Eight Gang Members and Associates Charged with Federal Drug Trafficking and Firearm Crimes

Source: United States Department of Justice Criminal Division

BOSTON – A federal indictment was unsealed today against seven members and associates of the Boston-based Columbia Point Dawgs and Johnston Road gangs and their associates for firearm and drug charges. A federal complaint was also filed against an eighth defendant for being a felon in possession of ammunition. One defendant is currently on pre-trial release for a pending state murder case.