Narrow Gauge Distribution: Feds pursue charges in alleged cannabis conspiracy
Prosecutors say the wide-ranging conspiracy involves illegal marijuana growth and sales that also implicates a dozen people — including a county prosecutor, three former sheriff’s deputies, a police officer and an elected town official.
Federal court finds probable cause to believe Kayla Alves of Farmington committed the crimes of tampering with proceedings and tampering with documents.
Lucas Sirois of Farmington, who prosecutors allege is the head of an illegal marijuana growing and distribution organization, represented in court Friday three related businesses that were indicted.
The indictments include four for forfeiture involving 12 properties, numerous vehicles and more than $1.3 million in cash and accounts in banks and credit unions.
One former Franklin County Sheriff's Office deputy is treasurer and another a board member of a wholesale medical marijuana company hit in the sweeping raid last week in Farmington.