Three individuals from out-of-state were apprehended on drug charges following investigations conducted in Waterville and Portland.
Maine Law Enforcement is Always Looking for People Importing/Selling Illegal Drugs
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Maine police agencies stay occupied dealing with drug busts and confiscating various illicit substances such as fentanyl, crack cocaine, and meth. These drugs are frequently smuggled into Maine from other states with the intention of being sold on our streets. In order to combat this issue, local law enforcement collaborates with the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency and other organizations. Recent efforts have led to the arrest of three individuals who are not originally from Maine, following two separate investigations that resulted in significant drug seizures.
Two Suspect From Massachusetts Were Arrested in South Portland
On Saturday, February 8th, South Portland Police arrested two individuals from Massachusetts following a police pursuit that commenced around 1:30 a.m. Initially, an officer attempted to stop the speeding vehicle, but the driver refused to comply until reaching a dead-end. In a desperate attempt to evade capture, the driver reversed the vehicle and collided with the bumper of the police cruiser. Eventually, the occupants were compelled to exit the vehicle at gunpoint. Subsequently, a thorough search uncovered significant quantities of suspected drugs cleverly concealed in popular candy packaging.
Two individuals are facing several charges:
Hamza A. Mahamud, a 21-year-old resident of Roxbury, Massachusetts, was behind the wheel of the vehicle.
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- Reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon
- Aggravated criminal mischief
- Unlawful trafficking in cocaine
- Unlawful trafficking in marijuana
- Unlawful possession of methamphetamine
- Aggravated trafficking in heroin/fentanyl powder
- Unlawful possession of cocaine base
- Operating without a license
- Failure to stop
- Driving to Endanger
Gerald A. Daughtry, a 33-year-old resident of Roslindale, Massachusetts, was a passenger in the incident.
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- Carrying a concealed weapon
- Unlawful trafficking in cocaine
- Unlawful trafficking in marijuana
- Unlawful possession of methamphetamine
- Aggravated trafficking in heroin/fentanyl powder
- Unlawful possession of cocaine base
Both men have been taken to the Cumberland County Jail and are currently being held on a cash bail of $30,000 each.
A Bronx, New York Man Faces Charges After a Drug Bust in Waterville
A New York man was arrested by Waterville Police in a separate incident for reportedly smuggling drugs into Maine. After receiving information that the suspect would be returning to Maine on February 6th with a significant amount of crack cocaine and fentanyl, authorities tracked him down. According to WGME-TV, upon apprehension, the suspect was allegedly found in possession of 300 grams of crack cocaine and nearly 30 grams of fentanyl.
Andre Jones, a 36-year-old resident of Bronx, New York, is facing charges for two counts of aggravated trafficking in Schedule W drugs. He has been detained at the Kennebec County Correctional Facility, with bail set at $25,000 in cash.
Local law enforcement agencies in Maine are urging residents to promptly report any suspicious activity related to the illegal sale of drugs.