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Maine Drug Enforcement Agency, 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta, ME (2026)

09/17/2026

MDEA PRESS RELEASE

CONTACT: COMMANDER LOWELL WOODMAN 624-8983

GARDINER, MAINE

MDEA, Maine State Police and the Gardiner Police Department announce the arrest of an individual for aggravated drug trafficking with a fi***rm involved charges in Gardiner Maine.

ARRESTED:

Dameon Loucks, age 36, of Gardiner for 3 counts aggravated trafficking in Scheduled “W” Drugs

For the past three months, agents from the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency have been investigating a suspected drug trafficking organization operating in the town of Gardiner.

On Thursday, September 17, 2026, MDEA agents, with the assistance of the Maine State Police and Gardiner Police Department, executed a search warrant at 11 Gudrun Drive in Gardiner. The search resulted in the seizure of 468 grams of methamphetamine, 757 grams of fentanyl, 230 grams of Co***ne HCL, and a fi***rm.

The estimated street value the drugs seized is $50,000

Loucks is currently being held without bail at the Kennebec County Correctional Facility.

The investigation will continue and additional arrests are expected.

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The MDEA stands committed to working with all federal, state, county, and local law enforcement partners in order to continue to identify and disrupt drug trafficking organizations who are attempting to distribute illicit drugs like fentanyl, co***ne, and methamphetamine in the State of Maine.

If you or someone you know suffers from substance, use disorder, please call 211 or text your zip code to 898-211 for a list of resources available in your area.
If you have information about this investigation or the illegal sale of drugs in your community, you are urged to contact the Maine Drug Enforcement office closest to you or by texting MDEA to TIP411 (847411) or by calling the MDEA tip-line at 1-800-452-6457.

09/15/2026

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09/03/2026

MDEA PRESS RELEASE

CONTACT: COMMANDER KEVIN CASHMAN (207) 822-0370

BIDDEFORD, MAINE

MDEA and the Biddeford Police Department announce the arrest of a Biddeford man for aggravated drug trafficking in Biddeford.

ARRESTED:

Lamont Brown, 50, of Biddeford was initially charged with two counts of Aggravated Trafficking in Scheduled “W” Drugs. Additional charges, post search warrant, included three counts of Aggravated Trafficking in Scheduled “W” Drugs and Possession of a fi***rm by a felon.

In July of 2026, agents from the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency received information regarding a drug trafficking organization in York County. This intelligence received from MDEA’s local law enforcement partners resulted in the identification of the main trafficking location in Biddeford. Undercover purchases of illegal drugs were subsequently made from the address in Biddeford. Biddeford Police and the United States DEA assisted throughout this investigation.

On September 1, 2026, A judicial search warrant, along with arrests warrants, were sought and granted for Brown’s apartment located on West Cutts Street in Biddeford.

At approximately 4:00 am, on September 2, 2026, MDEA, Biddeford Police, and the USDEA executed the search warrant at the residence. Lamont Brown was taken into custody for the arrest warrants without incident.

A search of the apartment resulted in the seizure of 961 grams of Co***ne, 788 grams of Fentanyl, 219 grams of Methamphetamine, and 15 grams of Co***ne Base (crack). Approximately $12,000.00 in suspected drug proceeds and two fi***rms were located alongside the seized illegal drugs.

Brown was additionally charged with three counts of Aggravated Trafficking in Scheduled “W” Drugs and Possession of a fi***rm by a felon. The aggravating factors include being in a school zone and possessing fi***rms. Brown is currently at the York County Jail being held on $225,000.00 cash bail pending an initial appearance.

A booking photo is available at the York County Jail.

This investigation will continue, and additional arrests are expected.

Buxton Police Department and the York County Sheriff’s Office also assisted in this investigation.

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The MDEA stands committed to working with all federal, state, county, and local law enforcement partners in order to continue to identify and disrupt drug trafficking organizations who are attempting to distribute illicit drugs like fentanyl, co***ne, and methamphetamine in the State of Maine.

If you or someone you know suffers from substance use disorder, please call 211 or text your zip code to 898-211 for a list of resources available in your area.
If you have information about this investigation or the illegal sale of drugs in your community, you are urged to contact the Maine Drug Enforcement office closest to you or by texting MDEA to TIP411 (847411) or by calling the MDEA tip-line at 1-800-452-6457.

08/20/2026

THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026

MDEA PRESS RELEASE

CONTACT: COMMANDER KEVIN CASHMAN (207) 822-0370

S**O, MAINE

The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency announces the arrest of a S**o man on drug trafficking charges.

ARRESTED:

Christopher Blanchette, 52, of S**o was charged with two counts of Trafficking in Scheduled “W” Drugs and two counts of Trafficking in Scheduled X Drugs.

On Monday, August 17, 2026, agents from the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency (York District Task Force) received a call from the S**o Police Department. S**o Police were on the scene of a domestic violence related incident and, while investigating, located what was believed to be a clandestine drug laboratory inside the residence.

S**o Police subsequently secured and evacuated the residence. MDEA agents responded and confirmed the presence of an active lab. Due to the unknown nature and type of lab, the US DEA clandestine laboratory team was requested to respond as well.

A search warrant was applied for and granted for the residence located at 49 Cumberland Avenue in S**o. The search warrant was executed, and the lab was rendered safe with the assistance of the USDEA.

A psilocybin mushroom lab and a DMT (dimethyltryptamine) lab were located inside the residence. Team members ultimately dismantled the two dangerous and hazardous labs.
As a result of the search warrant, agents seized 4.25 kilos of psilocybin mushrooms, 12 grams of DMT, 15 grams of Co***ne HCl, 34.5 grams of Ketamine, 40 grams of M**A, and 1478 doses of L*D.

Christopher Blanchette was subsequently charged with two counts of Trafficking in Scheduled W Drugs and two counts of Trafficking in Scheduled X drugs, as well as the prior charges stemming from the original police call at the residence.

Blanchette is being held at York County Jail on $250,000.00 cash bail. This potentially dangerous incident was rendered safe as the result of cooperation between the S**o Police Department, MDEA, and USDEA.

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) played an integral part in the safe removal and disposal of the various hazardous chemicals and contaminated items.

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The MDEA stands committed to working with all federal, state, county, and local law enforcement partners in order to continue to identify and disrupt drug trafficking organizations who are attempting to distribute illicit drugs like fentanyl, co***ne, and methamphetamine in the State of Maine.

If you or someone you know suffers from substance use disorder, please call 211 or text your zip code to 898-211 for a list of resources available in your area.
If you have information about this investigation or the illegal sale of drugs in your community, you are urged to contact the Maine Drug Enforcement office closest to you or by texting MDEA to TIP411 (847411) or by calling the MDEA tip-line at 1-800-452-6457.

08/20/2026

THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026

MDEA PRESS RELEASE

CONTACT: COMMANDER LOWELL WOODMAN (207) 624-8980

WATERVILLE, MAINE

The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency, Maine State Police, Waterville Police Department and Bureau of Alcohol, To***co, and Fi****ms announce the arrests of two Waterville residents.

ARRESTED:

Grace Brown, 28, of Waterville for trafficking Schedule “W” Drugs

Davyn Flynn, 20, of Waterville for possession of a fi***rm by a prohibited person and violation of probation.

For the past month Agents have been investigating suspected drug trafficking from a Western Avenue residence in Waterville.

On Thursday August 20, 2026, Agents, with the assistance of the Maine State Police Tactical Team, Waterville Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, To***co, and Fi****ms executed a search warrant at 15 Western Avenue in Waterville. The search revealed 2 fi***rms, 15 grams of co***ne HCL and 14 grams of co***ne base.

The estimated street value of the Co***ne is $2900.

Bail was set at $2,000 for Brown. Flynn was held without bail.

Brown and Flynn are currently being held at the Kennebec County Correctional Facility.

The investigation continues and additional arrests are expected.

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The MDEA stands committed to working with all federal, state, county, and local law enforcement partners in order to continue to identify and disrupt drug trafficking organizations who are attempting to distribute illicit drugs like fentanyl, co***ne, and methamphetamine in the State of Maine.

If you or someone you know suffers from substance use disorder, please call 211 or text your zip code to 898-211 for a list of resources available in your area.
If you have information about this investigation or the illegal sale of drugs in your community, you are urged to contact the Maine Drug Enforcement office closest to you or by texting MDEA to TIP411 (847411) or by calling the MDEA tip-line at 1-800-452-6457.

07/16/2026

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

MDEA PRESS RELEASE

Contact: Commander Brandon Vafiades- (207) 941-4732

Bangor, Maine-

The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency & Bangor Police Department announce the arrest of a Bangor man for Aggravated Trafficking Schedule W Drugs.

On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, following a month’s long investigation, Agents with the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency's North Central District Task Force arrested 27-year-old John Clement of Bangor. The investigation included controlled purchases of co***ne from Clement.
Earlier today with assistance from the Bangor Police Department and the Penobscot County Sherriff’s Department, Agents stopped Clement in a vehicle on Hammond Street in Bangor. As a result of a vehicle search Agents located 440ggw (grams gross weight) of co***ne. Clement was transported to the Penobscot County Jail and charged with 3 Counts of Aggravated Trafficking Schedule W Drugs (Co***ne). These charges are aggravated by the weight of the drugs seized and Clement having a prior conviction for Trafficking.
At the time of his arrest Clement was on probation for a prior trafficking conviction. Additional charges may be forthcoming as the investigation continues.

During the investigation agents were assisted by the Bangor Police Department, Penobscot County Sheriff’s Department with K9 Memphis and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).

The MDEA stands committed to working with all federal, state, county, and local law enforcement partners in order to continue to identify and disrupt drug trafficking organizations who are attempting to distribute illicit drugs in the State of Maine.

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

If you suffer with substance use disorder please call 211 or text your zip code to 898-211 for a list of resources available in your area.

If you have information about this investigation or the illegal sale of drugs in your community, you are urged to contact the Maine Drug Enforcement office closest to you or by texting MDEA to TIP411 (847411) or by calling the MDEA tip-line at 1-800-452-6457.

07/10/2026

THURSDAY JULY 9, 2026

MDEA PRESS RELEASE

CONTACT: COMMANDER LOWELL WOODMAN (207) 624-8980

BELFAST, MAINE

MDEA and the Waldo County Sheriff’s Office announce the arrest of an individual for trafficking co***ne in Belfast Maine.

ARRESTED:

Juan Antonio Arias Almonte, 31 of Dorchester, Massachusetts, for Aggravated Trafficking Schedule “W” Drugs

For the past several months, The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency Mid-Coast District Task Force and the Waldo County Sheriff’s Office have been receiving information that a male from Massachusetts was traveling to the Belfast area and selling a substantial amount of illegal narcotics. Agents had only been given an alias the individual was using and had not positively identified him at that time.

On Wednesday, July 8, 2026, Agents received credible information that the male was on his way to Belfast with a significant amount of co***ne for resale. Agents conducted surveillance in Belfast. After receiving information that the male had arrived, and agents observed him in a parking lot in Belfast. Agents approached the male, later identified as Almonte. After confirming he was the individual suspected of bringing the drugs to Belfast, Agents conducted a search of his vehicle.

As a result of the search, Agents located 170 grams of co***ne concealed in the vehicle’s headliner.

The estimated street value of the Drugs is approximately $17,000.00.

Almonte was transported to the Waldo County Jail awaiting his initial appearance in court. Bail was set at $50,000.00 cash.

More arrests are anticipated in this case.

Booking photos are available through the Waldo County Correctional Facility.

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The MDEA stands committed to working with all federal, state, county, and local law enforcement partners in order to continue to identify and disrupt drug trafficking organizations who are attempting to distribute illicit drugs like fentanyl, co***ne, and methamphetamine in the State of Maine.

If you or someone you know suffers from substance, use disorder, please call 211 or text your zip code to 898-211 for a list of resources available in your area.
If you have information about this investigation or the illegal sale of drugs in your community, you are urged to contact the Maine Drug Enforcement office closest to you or by texting MDEA to TIP411 (847411) or by calling the MDEA tip-line at 1-800-452-6457.

06/18/2026

THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026

MDEA PRESS RELEASE

CONTACT: COMMANDER LOWELL WOODMAN (207) 624-8980

BELFAST, MAINE

MDEA, Belfast Police Department and the Waldo County Sheriff’s Office announce the arrest of individuals for drug trafficking in Belfast Maine.

ARRESTED:

Larry Metcalf (80), of Swanville for Aggravated Trafficking Schedule “W” Drugs

Eduin Chala-Ramirez (21), of Boston, Massachusetts for Aggravated Trafficking Schedule “W” Drugs

For the past several months, The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency Mid-Coast District Task Force, the Belfast Police Department and the Waldo County Sheriff’s Office have been receiving information that Metcalf was suspected of giving out-of-state drug traffickers rides to local residences to sell illegal drugs.

On Wednesday June 17, 2026, Agents received credible information that the Metcalf was meeting someone at the bus station in Belfast. Agents conducted surveillance at the bus station where they observed Metcalf arrive at the station. A short time later a bus traveling from Massachusetts arrived and a male exited the bus and got into Metcalf’s vehicle. Agents working with the Belfast Police Department and the Waldo County Sheriff’s Office conducted a stop on Metcalf’s vehicle. Following a positive alert from a drug certified K-9, Agents and officers conducted a search of the vehicle and its occupants.

As a result of the search, Agents seized 55 grams of Fentanyl and 250 grams of co***ne from Chala-Ramirez.

The estimated street value of the drugs is approximately $29,100.00.

Chala-Ramirez was transported to the Waldo County Jail awaiting his initial appearance in court. Bail was set at $25,000.00 cash.

Metcalf was issued a summons and will appear in Waldo County Superior Court on August 5, 2026.

More arrests are anticipated in this case.

Booking photos are available through the Waldo County Correctional Facility.

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The MDEA stands committed to working with all federal, state, county, and local law enforcement partners in order to continue to identify and disrupt drug trafficking organizations who are attempting to distribute illicit drugs like fentanyl, co***ne, and methamphetamine in the State of Maine.

If you or someone you know suffers from substance, use disorder, please call 211 or text your zip code to 898-211 for a list of resources available in your area.
If you have information about this investigation or the illegal sale of drugs in your community, you are urged to contact the Maine Drug Enforcement office closest to you or by texting MDEA to TIP411 (847411) or by calling the MDEA tip-line at 1-800-452-6457.

06/09/2026

MDEA PRESS RELEASE

CONTACT: COMMANDER KEVIN CASHMAN (207) 822-0370

PORTLAND, MAINE - The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency announces the arrest of a Portland man following a month’s long drug trafficking investigation.

Arrested:

Abdikeyr Mohamud (38) of Portland – Four counts of Class A Aggravated Trafficking Schedule W Drugs Co***ne Base (Crack).

On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, agents assigned to the Maine Drug Enforcement’s Cumberland District Task Force executed a search warrant at 38 Kensington Street in Portland. The search warrant was based on a month-long investigation into the trafficking of Co***ne Base. This included neighborhoods tips, as well as drug sales from the residence.

Prior to the ex*****on of the search warrant, Abdikeyr Mohamud was observed leaving the residence in a vehicle and this vehicle was subsequently stopped on Washington Avenue in Portland. Mohamud was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Cumberland County Jail. He was charged with three (3) counts of Aggravated Trafficking in Scheduled W Drugs (priors).

Members of the Portland Police Department Special Reaction Team then served the search warrant at the residence. As a result of a search of the residence, agents located and seized 79 grams of Co***ne Base (Crack) as well as other items indicative of drug trafficking. Mohamud was then charged with an additional count of Aggravated Trafficking. Current street prices are $80-$120 per gram.

Additional arrests and charges are expected based on this investigation. Mohamud is currently being held on $25,000.00 cash bail and is expected to make his first appearance in court on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.

Booking photos are available from the Cumberland County Jail.

Maine Drug Enforcement’s Cumberland District Task Force was assisted by the Portland Police Department and the US DEA.

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The MDEA stands committed to working with all federal, state, county, and local law enforcement partners to continue to identify and disrupt drug trafficking organizations who are attempting to distribute illicit drugs like Fentanyl, Co***ne and Methamphetamine in the State of Maine.

If you or someone you know suffers from substance use disorder, please call 211 or text your zip code to 898-211 for a list of resources available in your area.

If you have information about this investigation or the illegal sale of drugs in your community, you are urged to contact the Maine Drug Enforcement office closest to you or by texting MDEA to TIP411 (847411) or by calling the MDEA tip-line at 1-800-452-6457.

06/04/2026

MDEA PRESS RELEASE

Contact: Commander Brandon Vafiades- (207) 941-4732

Bangor, Maine-

The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency & Bangor Police Department announce the arrest of a Bangor man for Aggravated Trafficking Schedule W Drugs and Possession of a Fi***rm by a Prohibited Person.

On Tuesday, June 2, 2026, Agents with the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency's North Central District Task Force were conducting an investigation into suspected drug trafficking at an apartment located at 411 Essex Street in Bangor.
During the investigation, a Bangor Police Department officer observed 22-year-old Christopher Reynolds Jr. leaving the residence as a passenger in a vehicle. The officer recognized Reynolds and was aware that he had an active arrest warrant. A traffic stop was subsequently conducted, and Reynolds was taken into custody on the outstanding warrant.
During a search of Reynolds, officers and agents located a large quantity of suspected narcotics concealed in Reynolds' pants, as well as a .45 caliber handgun inside his backpack.
The investigation resulted in the seizure of approximately 140 grams gross weight of methamphetamine, 50 grams gross weight of suspected fentanyl, a .45 caliber handgun and $1,154 in suspected drug proceeds.
Reynolds was charged with Aggravated Trafficking Schedule W Drugs (Class A), and Possession of a Fi***rm by a Prohibited Person (Class C). Charges in this case are aggravated by the weight of the drugs seized as well as the fi***rm. Additional charges may be forthcoming as the investigation continues.

During the investigation agents were assisted by the Bangor Police Department and K9 Raye and USDEA.

The MDEA stands committed to working with all federal, state, county, and local law enforcement partners in order to continue to identify and disrupt drug trafficking organizations who are attempting to distribute illicit drugs in the State of Maine.

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

If you suffer with substance use disorder please call 211 or text your zip code to 898-211 for a list of resources available in your area.

If you have information about this investigation or the illegal sale of drugs in your community, you are urged to contact the Maine Drug Enforcement office closest to you or by texting MDEA to TIP411 (847411) or by calling the MDEA tip-line at 1-800-452-6457.

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