To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com. Im sure our residents will feel a bit safer knowing that multiple law enforcement entities are operating in Trenton at this very moment, working day and night to get these guns and drugs out of our streets before they cause further bloodshed, she said. It initiated with the Mercer County Narcotics Task Force, the Mercer County Homicide Task Force and the Mercer County Prosecutors Economic Crime Unit, and received support and resources from 16 additional agencies including: 21-04 ###, Domestic Cannabis Suppression / Eradication Program, Red Ribbon Toolkit - Resources For Your Community, DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, Intelligence Research Specialist Job Announcements, Schedule A Hiring Authority: Intelligence Research Specialist, Privacy Impact Assessment and Management Information Systems, Victim Witness Assistance Program Resources, New Jersey State Police Crime Suppression Central, Bucks County District Attorneys Office (Pa.), The College of New Jersey Police Department. (HCPO) HCPO. TRENTON, N.J. - Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration's New Jersey Division Susan A. Gibson, and Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri today announced that a six-month, multi-jurisdictional investigation of narcotics distribution and violent crime in the Mercer County area has culminated with the arrest of 18 individuals and the seizure of approximately 1,000 . On Dec. 22, Murtiff again directed the informant to make contact with Magee about purchasing illegal drugs, and the informant texted Magee to make arrangements. The details contained in the charging documents are allegations. The MDEA said the group is believed to be responsible for the distribution of large amounts of drugs throughout Hancock and Penobscot Counties. Get breaking news alerts on your phone with our app. Example video title will go here for this video. With Golden in the vehicle were three individuals from Hancock County who were all on pre-conviction bail for various offenses.. Maine State Police spokesman Steve McCausland said 200 bags of heroin were seized from one of the passengers. Cops didn't . As described in the charging documents, Minier-Tejada and Minier brought large quantities of controlled substances, including distinctive purple fentanyl, to sell to dealers in Maine who would in-turn resell the controlled substances for higher profits in Maine. More fentanyl was located in the room along with approximately $10,000 in suspected drug proceeds. During a search, agents in . BOSTON Three individuals were charged today in connection with a drug trafficking conspiracy involving cocaine, cocaine base, fentanyl and methamphetamine supplied by sources in Massachusetts and spanning into Maine. The informant, fitted with an electronic monitoring device, again went to the 17 Summer St. apartment where, the affidavit states, Magee weighed out what was later to be determined to be 1.21 grams of crack, took the $100 and gave the informant the bagged drugs. Trenton Police proudly announced an apparent major drug bust at the city's Budget Inn led to the arrest of dozen people and seizure of more than $1,700 in suspected drug funds. 12/04/2009 Portland Drug Bust. Have a correction or news tip? 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Inside, Arno said officers located two people from Ypsilanti, Michigan. In just this operation alone, their hard work yielded multiple firearms, high-capacity magazines, kilograms of narcotics, and more than 15 arrests, six of which are connected to several homicides. Andre Terry, 33, of Ypsilanti, Michigan is charged with class A aggravated trafficking in schedule W drugs (fentanyl, methamphetamine, and crack cocaine). Bail was set at $1,000 cash. Both Abner and Stroman were charged with first-degree narcotic offenses. TRENTON Local, county, state and federal law enforcement officers charged three people with being part of a drug trafficking conspiracy. Also arrested inside the vehicle were Vincent Bowman and Zaire Jones. 10/05/2009 Maine Drug Enforcement on Facebook. Police say the street value of the drugs is about $9,000. A 25-year-old West Bloomfield man is behind bars facing a charge of possession with intent to distribute marijuana. 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On Nov. 25, members of the State Police T.E.A.M.S., K-9, Aviation, and Crime Suppression Central Units along with assistance from the Trenton Police Department, Hamilton Township Police Department, and Ewing Township Police Department executed a search warrant at the Tyrell Avenue residence and found several members of the group to be in possession of multiple handguns, drugs, high-capacity magazines and in violation of local ordinances. //]]> The social media links provided are for reference only. I cannot thank our many law enforcement partners enough for their dedication and assistance in providing safer neighborhoods for the residents of Trenton and Mercer County., Our law enforcement challenges this year required a coordinated plan, and Im thankful for the city, county, state, and federal officers who stepped up to make Trenton a safer place to live, said Trenton Police Director Sheilah A. Coley. A drug investigation has led to the arrest of three people and the seizure of drugs from a Trenton business on Wednesday. TRENTON, N.J. Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administrations New Jersey Division Susan A. Gibson, and Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri today announced that a six-month, multi-jurisdictional investigation of narcotics distribution and violent crime in the Mercer County area has culminated with the arrest of 18 individuals and the seizure of approximately 1,000 grams of heroin, 1,000 grams of methamphetamine, 15 pounds of marijuana, 11 guns, six vehicles and more than $22,000 in cash. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. Arno said an additional 3 pounds of a white powder substance were also seized, which officials believe is fentanyl. It is not clear from court documents whether the guns described in the affidavit were obtained in Maine or somewhere else. Over the past five months, agents from the Mid-Coast District Task Force conducted an investigation into the illegal trafficking of drugs throughout Waldo County. Trenton drug bust nets $8,000 worth of heroin. If you have information about this investigation or the illegal sale of drugs in this state, you are urged to contact the MDEA office closest to you or by texting MDEA to TIP411 (847411) or calling the MDEA tip-line at 800-452-6457. Earlier this month, the two Massachusetts men and others suspected to be involved in the drug ring rented a house in Bangor through an online vacation home rental service and used it as a place for Kleffman to pick up drug deliveries, according to the FBI. You have permission to edit this article. Drug bust nets three. Create a password that only you will remember. They were taken to Kennebec County jail, with bail for each set at $5,500. executed two search warrants on a suspected cocaine dealer in the city of Trenton on Wednesday. 2023 Audacy, Inc. All rights reserved. The Watermans were both charged by Criminal Summons with a court date of November 5, 2021 in Waldo County Superior Court. Arrest warrants for the three defendants were obtained in October 2020 and search warrants were also executed at several locations, which led to the recovery of several weapons. Jun 10, 2021 | 10:32 PM. If she is found guilty on the drug trafficking conspiracy charge, she faces an additional 20 years in prison and an additional $1 million fine. Maine women charged with drug trafficking after early morning . A Trenton woman arrested Friday on federal drug trafficking and firearms charges could face a life sentence related to her role in a drug ring that brought fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine from Massachusetts to eastern Maine, according to court documents. Search warrants related to the investigation were subsequently executed and detectives located 30 bricks of heroin and a shotgun. The heroin is valued at $60,000; the methamphetamine is valued at $100,000; and the marijuana at $68,000. The New Jersey Attorney Generals Office does not endorse any non-governmental websites, companies or applications. Approximately 24 bank accounts in connection to the investigation were frozen and continue to be investigated by the Mercer County Prosecutors Economic Crime Unit. Police said that the Waterman recruited customers to come to their home where they allegedly sold fentanyl provided by Ryant. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. 7 indicted in Trenton heroin ring bust. During this investigation, MDEA agents assigned to the Aroostook Task Force in Houlton, Maine, gathered evidence of the groups . Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Police charged Ajha Stanley, 20, of Tremont with misdemeanor unlawful possession of drugs (heroin) and violating conditions of release. Invalid password or account does not exist. This charge was aggravated due to the amount of heroin seized, McCausland said. Kleffman and Minier-Tejada allegedly discussed drug transactions by text, citing quantities and price including one sale of 235 grams of fentanyl for $115,000. (Photo courtesy Maine Dept. He then attempted to flee on foot but was apprehended after a brief struggle. However, it must still undergo laboratory analysis. Belleville, ON, Canada / Quinte News. In March of this year, MDEA agents in Ellsworth opened an investigation into the sale of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and crack cocaine by people in the Ellsworth area. All Rights Reserved. A major New York City drug trafficker and 12 others were nabbed in a citywide, multi-agency drug bust following a year-long investigation into narcotics and gun trafficking in Brooklyn and Queens . Police arrested Golden on a charge of Class A aggravated trafficking in heroin. Larry Smith, 51, is accused of shooting two men during the alleged robbery while Sherry Smith, 49, is accused of trying to stab a third man and one of the men who was shot. Maine drug agents say they found a lot of drugs and cash when they searched a home in the Aroostook County town of Wade.When agents with the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency Aroostook County Task . The FBI is accusing Shelby Kleffman, 31, of participating in the drug ring that brought large quantities of the drugs to eastern Maine. The investigation continued into 2021 and last week, search warrants were executed at locations in Trenton and Ewing, New Jersey, and Bristol and Morrisville, Pennsylvania. Jacob Murphy, 41, of Surry is charged with class A aggravated trafficking in schedule W drugs (methamphetamine and heroin). On Thursday evening, the Auburn Police Department arrested two suspects in a large drug bust, after the man and women were caught trying to bail someone out of . Email sarah.salvadore@patch.com. 11/23/2009 Waterville Police Department press release. We'll send breaking news and news alerts to you as they happen! The charges were elevated to the most serious class due to the quantity of drugs seized, along with the presence of firearms, according to Arno. The arrests began in December and continued Thursday. ST. ALBANS, Maine (WABI) - Four people are facing charges after a drug bust in St. Albans. Magee was charged with two counts of unlawful trafficking in scheduled drugs, and Barrows with one count of that same charge. According to the Somerset County Sheriff's Office, Tyler and . An MDEA agent drove the informant to the area of that residence, and the informant went into the building and returned a few minutes later with a plastic corner baggie containing a hard, white substance Murtiff said he recognized as cocaine base. The homeowners, Jere and Judy Waterman, allegedly allowed a New York man, Raqwan Ryant, to use their home to sell fentanyl, according to the release. Earlier this month, the two Massachusetts men and others suspected to be involved in the drug ring rented a house in Bangor through an online vacation home rental service and used it as a place . After Abner and Stroman were taken into custody, detectives contacted officers in Pennsylvania who had an individual identified as Ricardo Moise under observation. window.__mirage2 = {petok:"Rk5Afactr6kZBRD1RonNFLsOCxmfcSmnO5oGEjSbnCw-1800-0"}; Minier-Tejadas case was moved to federal court in Massachusetts, while Kleffmans initial appearance was continued to an unspecified date. 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Updated: 7:54 PM EST December 16, 2021. Charges were aggravated due to the amount of drugs seized, according to Arno. GLEN MOORE, 47, of Whiting Township Possession of heroin . A loaded rifle was also located on a bed in the room. Last summer, when Minier-Tejada and an unnamed co-conspirator were stopped in a vehicle in Maine en route to Massachusetts, police found six firearms in a hidden compartment in the vehicle, including a Sig Sauer pistol that matches the appearance of a gun Minier-Tejada can be seen shooting in one of the videos. 09/25/2009 Wesley Pot bust. Get our expert short-term forecast, summary of the weather details and news of any severe weather. Robert Mann, 42, of Ellsworth is charged with Class A aggravated trafficking in schedule W drugs (fentanyl, crack cocaine, methamphetamine). If you are not a supporter, please consider becoming one today. Police say 21 pre-packaged grams of heroin and 23 grams of cocaine or cocaine base were seized, along with $1,200 in suspected drug proceeds. A 36-year-old man, who police said is a convicted felon, was taken into custody and charges will be sought from the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office. Error! This investigation makes clear the violence associated with drug trafficking, said Susan A. Gibson, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administrations New Jersey Division. Two people were . The six people arrested are connected to a "significant . Colonel Patrick J. Callahan and Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal made the announcement on Tuesday. A locked padlock Prior to the execution of these warrants, surveillance officers followed Deshawn Abner as he traveled by cab from Bond Street in Trenton to the Extended Stay Motel on Route 1 in West Windsor where Abner and a second individual, identified as Aziz Stroman, were observed searching a wooded area around the hotel. The charges were elevated to the most serious class due to the quantity of drugs seized, along with the presence of firearms, according to Arno. Maine's Drug Enforcement Agency along with Rumford and Maine State Police searched a home on Knox . HOLDEN (WGME) -- Police say they made the largest drug bust in Holden's history. Armani Minier-Tejada, a/k/a "Shotz" a/k/a "Gustavo," 22, of Salem; Miguel Minier, 55, of Lynn; and Shelby Kleffman, 31, of Trenton, Maine, were charged by criminal complaint with one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances including cocaine, cocaine base, fentanyl and methamphetamine. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Trenton drug bust nets $8,000 worth of heroin. Charges are mere accusations, and the suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty. Browse the newest Portland . Raqwan Ryant, 21, of Brooklyn, New York, forClass A, Aggravated Trafficking in Schedule W Drugs, (Fentanyl), Jere Waterman, 49, of Belmont, Maine, forClass B Trafficking in Schedule Drugs (Fentanyl), Judy Waterman, 51, of Belmont, Maine forClass B Trafficking in Schedule W Drugs (Fentanyl). Arrest teams converged on the area and both Abner and Stroman were eventually detained after attempting to flee. The principal mission of the OCDETF program is to identify, disrupt and dismantle the most serious drug trafficking, weapons trafficking and money laundering organizations, and those primarily responsible for the nations illegal drug supply. Detectives observed several members of the group to be in possession of handguns and, as a result, obtained a search warrant for the residence. HERMON, Maine Six people were arrested in Hermon and charged with felony drug trafficking offenses Wednesday as the result of a months-long investigation by the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency (MDEA), commander Peter Arno said in a release Friday. Take the Latch Electric Folding Bike Anywhere, Popular free publication that is mailed to Midcoast, Cottage Connection of Maine Vacation Rentals Since 1993, Jazz in June: Grace Kelly + Staci Griesbach, Thomaston Light Presents Serendipity Online Auction, Vintage Accents Begins Worldly Wonders Online Timed Auction, New Hope Midcoast Relies on Clothing and Accessory Donations for Its Largest Fundraiser, SAT Prep Matters & Boot Camps with Dr. Mary Smyth - Online this Spring, The University of Maine Hutchinson Center, FREE Family Film: The BFG, at The Waldo Theatre on Sunday, March. READ THE FULL STORY:Police seize $100k of fentanyl in Maine drug bust. AUGUSTA Two men recently arrested on drug trafficking charges allegedly sold crack cocaine to an informant working with Augusta police. Detained at the Mercer County Correction Center. In addition, 23 grams of cocaine, 7 grams of MDMA commonly known as Molly or ecstasy 11 firearms and $5,464 in cash were seized, according to MSP . BELMONT The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency has charged three people for alleged fentanyl trafficking in Belmont. Murtiffs affidavit said he later attempted to review video footage, but for unknown reasons the electronic monitoring device had only recorded audio of the controlled drug buy. Those targeted in this investigation brought violence and misery to the residents of Mercer County.