The following case was heard in Edgartown district court.

Jan. 30

Jake C. Merrill, 41, of Oak Bluffs, was arraigned on Dec. 30, 2022 charges in Oak Bluffs of conspiracy to violate a drug law and possession with intent to distribute a Class E drug (gabapentin). Defendant entered pleas of not guilty. Defendant released on personal recognizance and informed of the right to be drug tested. Discovery, compliance and jury selection scheduled for March 27.