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7 People Arrested for the Alleged Sale of Fentanyl in Bucksport
An investigation into the sale of fentanyl in the town of Bucksport resulted in the arrests of seven people.
What Prompted the Arrests?
Maine Department of Public Safety spokesperson Shannon Moss says the investigation has been ongoing for the past several months, in a collaborative effort between the Bucksport Police Department, the Hancock County Sheriff's Office, and the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency's Downeast Task Force in Ellsworth. Undercover agents have allegedly been able to make purchases of fentanyl within the Bucksport town limits.
Who Was Arrested in This Investigation?
Over the past month, seven people have been arrested:
- Edmund Osborne, 63, of Bucksport is charged with class B unlawful trafficking in fentanyl
- Joshua Moore, 38, of Bucksport is charged with class B unlawful trafficking in fentanyl
- Daniel Needham, 47, of Brewer is charged with class A aggravated trafficking in fentanyl
- Tiffany Dow, 40, of Bangor is charged with class A aggravated trafficking in fentanyl
- Tobey Harrington, 30, of Bangor is charged with class A aggravated trafficking in fentanyl
- Sara Winters, 34, of Bucksport, is charged with class B unlawful trafficking in fentanyl
- Zachary Turcotte, 24, of Orland is charged with class A aggravated trafficking in fentanyl
Six of the suspects were arrested in Bucksport, while Turcotte was taken into custody in Orland. They were all taken to the Hancock County Jail for booking.
Who Do I Contact If I Have Information About Drug Trafficking?
If you suffer with substance use disorder, you're encouraged to call 211 or text your zip code to 898-211 for a list of resources available in your area.
Anyone with information about this investigation or the illegal sale of drugs in their community is urged to contact the Maine Drug Enforcement office closest to them. Information can also be reported by texting MDEA to TIP411 (847411) or by calling the MDEA tip-line at 1-800-452-6457.
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