Former Newtown Cop Indicted in Steroid Case

A federal grand jury has indicted former Newtown Sgt. Steven Santucci along with seven others who allegedly were part of a steroid-selling ring.

All defendants except Alex Kenyhercz are scheduled to be arraigned Thursday at 11 a.m. in Hartford, according to the Connecticut Post.

Kenyhercz is scheduled for Friday.

Santucci allegedly lived a lavish lifestyle complete with $30,000 African safaris, cruises and more than $111,000 spent on lodging over about three years.

He resigned following his arrest.

Related:

• Affidavit: Newtown Cop Completed Illegal Drug Deals Inside Department Building
• Update: Newtown Police Sergeant, Dispatcher Arrested in Alleged Steroid Ring Bust
• Affidavit: Former Newtown Cop Took $30k Safari, Cruises While Selling Steroids
• Newtown Police Chief Condemns ‘Sordid Actions’ by Santucci, Local Officials ‘Saddened’

Federal authorities pinned Santucci as the ringleader who would import, manufacture and distribute illegal anabolic steroids to alleged co-conspirators.

He allegedly completed some deals using his desk at the department headquarters, according to an affidavit.

Read the full Post report here.