UPDATE: The U.S. Attorney's Office just sent out a press release and the indictments, which make no mention of the Johnson case. According to the documents, the officers are charged in an extortion scheme involving the transport of untaxed cigarettes and alcohol.

Here's the statement:

"In two indictments unsealed today, a federal grand jury has indicted a total of nine defendants, including three Prince George’s County Police officers.  Seven defendants, including two of the officers, are charged in the first indictment with conspiring to commit extortion under color of official right in a scheme involving the transport and distribution of untaxed cigarettes and alcohol.  The second indictment charges the third officer and another man with a drug and gun conspiracy.  The indictments were returned on October 14, 2010 and unsealed following the arrests of the defendants and execution of search warrants today, in a coordinated operation that involved approximately 150 law enforcement officers."

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The Washington Post is reporting that three Prince George's County police officers have been arrested in the investigation centered on County Executive Jack Johnson, who was arrested Friday at his home.

Two of the officers taken into custody Monday morning have been identified as Sgt. Rich Delabrer and Cpl. Chong Kim, sources familiar with the arrests told the Post. A third as yet unidentified officer was also taken into custody in Beltsville.

Prosecutors on Friday called the arrests of Johnson and his wife the "tip of the iceberg" in a long-term investigation.