Crime & Safety

East Windsor Man Nabbed In Prescription Drugs Case: Report

A local man was indicted for his alleged role in a prescription drug dealing ring.

EAST WINDSOR, CT — An East Windsor man has been indicted in a federal drug case, according to The Journal-Inquirer. John Cavanaugh, aka "Big John," 67, of 102 Prospect Hill Road, faces accusations that he partnered with a Massachusetts man and others in the illegal selling of prescription drugs such as opioids and Xanax.

Cavanaugh is facing four "substantive" counts of illegally distributing — or at least possessing with the intent to distribute — oxycodone, according to The Journal-Inquirer.

Cavanaugh faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted on the charges.

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