According to The Burlington Free Press, Trey Anastasio has been indicted on seven counts: three felonies, three misdemeanors and a traffic violation. The report states that the three felony charges arise from illegal possession of prescription painkillers and driving while impaired. The Washington County grand jury also filed misdemeanor counts accusing Anastasio of possession of heroin and an anti-anxiety medication that had been prescribed to someone else.

Anastasio's indictment was signed Friday and the former Phish guitarist can be arraigned as early as tomorrow. If convicted, he faces up to 14 years in prison. As previously reported, Anastasio was arrested December 15 while driving in Whitehall, NY. Later that day he released the following statement to Relix: "I feel terrible about what happened last night, and I am deeply sorry for any embarrassment I have caused my friends, family and fans."

Anastasio spoke openly about his addictions with Relix contributor Anthony DeCurtis last Wednesday at New York's 92nd Street Y. For a recap please click here.

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