Please whitelist www.nwpb.org to ensure that you are receiving the fully uncompromised interactive experience. Drugs (Heroin, Class B), and 2 Counts of Unlawful Possession of Sch, Drugs (Heroin & Cocaine Base, both Class C). Sorg said Maine's crisis . In 2021, the Lewiston Fire Department and emergency medical services responded to more than 60 opioid overdose calls. Four people, including a mother and her son, have been arrested in connection with an alleged North Shore drug ring that flooded communities with fentanyl, Acting U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts Nathaniel Mendell announced Wednesday. Tuesday, May 24th 2016. It looks like you do not have any active subscriptions. He pleaded no contest to a drug possession charge as part of a plea deal and was sentenced to 187 days in jail, time he had already served while in custody awaiting his court appearance. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. Bean sued over a waterproof claim, Plans for Trinity Jubilee Center new location taking shape in Lewiston. Additionally, officers located scales, packaging and other items related to large scale drug distribution, according to the MDEA. A loaded rifle was also located on a bed in the room. The increase is caused mainly by fentanyl and other synthetic opioids found in street drugs. The trooper was then allowed to search the suspect for drugs as per his bail conditions. //]]> Non-Discriminatory Advertising Letter | Advisory Public Notice - Non-Discriminatory Ad Contracts, Closer to Home: Maines Real Estate Radio, Identity of Victorian-era body found in Sanford revealed after 6 years, Boy struck by SUV while trying to board school bus in South Portland, TikTok sets new default time limits for minors, Body of Clinton man found in overturned vehicle, Collision on I-95 in Saco leaves one person with minor injuries, Tweets No bail is set for Giguere because of a warrant out of New Hampshire. A deputy came upon a 2016 Lexus that was badly damaged, had a flat tire and was covered in mud, according to officials. Overdoses and deaths related to the fentanyl-laced street drugs have been increasing. "We were always the best ones at daddy and daughter dances. All Rights Reserved. EEO Report | The street value of the drugs recovered was estimated at more than $40,000. Updated: 11:38 AM EST Feb 10, 2023. Rumford Police, Maine State Police troopers, Maine Drug Enforcement Agency agents, and U.S. Border Patrol agents searched the home Thursday morning and found approximately 43 grams of suspected fentanyl, along with digital drug scales, packaging materials and $3,640 in suspected drug proceed. //