Derry woman indicted for fentanyl-related drug offenses

A grand jury has indicted a 58-year-old woman from Derry on multiple drug charges. The indictments were announced by the state Attorney General on March 14. Carlene Maroun faces serious allegations related to the sale of fentanyl and counterfeit pills. She is charged with two counts of possessing fentanyl in amounts greater than one gram. She is also charged with selling fentanyl-class drugs in similar amounts. Each of these charges is classified as a special felony, which could lead to a punishment of up to 20 years in prison and a fine of $300,000. In addition, Maroun is charged with possession of fentanyl with the intent to sell, specifically in quantities greater than five grams. This is another special felony that could result in a prison sentence of up to 30 years and a fine of $500,000. Maroun has a significant criminal record. It includes charges for drug sales, driving under the influence, assaulting police, and being a habitual traffic offender. She is set to be arraigned on April 18 at 10 a.m.