News

Four People, Two from Outside Maine, Charged After Norridgewock Drug Raid

Four People, Two from Outside Maine, Charged After Norridgewock Drug Raid

Photo: 560 WGAN Newsradio


Four people are facing drug trafficking charges after police say they raided a home in Norridgewock.

Deputies say they searched the home of 31-year-old Leeanna Gosselin on Madison Road in Norridgewock as part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation.

The search warrant was executed by 5 Sheriff’s Office Detectives, 6 Sheriff’s Office Patrol Deputies and a Detective from the Waterville Police Department.

Deputies say when the search warrant was being executed, a man, later identified, from Connecticut and a man, later identified, from Massachusetts fled the residence. They say both men were caught by Detectives and Deputies shortly after attempting to flee into the wooded area behind the residence.

All four people were charged with aggravated trafficking after deputies found more than 223 grams of crack cocaine and fentanyl along with pills, multiple guns, and $2,491 in suspected drug proceeds during the search.

The approximate street value of the drugs is estimated at $23,000.

All four face numerous charges and were taken to the Somerset County Jail.

Gosselin was charged with two counts of Aggravated Trafficking in Scheduled Drugs (Class A). The drug charges are aggravated, due to the amount of the drugs and the presence of firearms with/near said drugs. Gosselin’s initial Court date has been set for May 7, 2025, at 8:30 am at the Somerset County Unified Criminal Court. Gosselin’s bail has been set $100,000.00 cash.

Randell Woods, age 39, of Norridgewock, was charged with two counts of Aggravated Trafficking in Scheduled Drugs (Class A). The drug charges are aggravated, due to the amount of the drugs, the presence of firearms with/near said drugs and the fact that Woods has a prior felony level conviction for Unlawful Trafficking in Scheduled Drugs. Wood’s initial Court date has been set for May 7, 2025, at 8:30 am, at the Somerset County Unified Criminal Court. Wood’s bail has been set $100,000.00 cash.

Kahmarii James, age 25, of Springfield, Massachusetts, was charged with two counts of Aggravated Trafficking in Scheduled Drugs (Class A). The drug charges are aggravated, due to the amount of the drugs and the presence of firearms with/near said drugs. James’ initial Court date has been set for May 7, 2025, at 8: 30 am, at the Somerset County Unified Criminal Court. James’ bail has been set $100,000.00 cash.

Jason Fogg, age 33, of Enfield, Connecticut, was charged with two counts of Aggravated Trafficking in Scheduled Drugs (Class A). The drug charges are aggravated, due to the amount of the drugs and the presence of firearms with/near said drugs. Fogg’s initial Court date has been set for May 7, 2025, at 8:30 a,, at the Somerset County Unified Criminal Court. Fogg’s bail has been set $100,000.00 cash.

Additional criminal charges against the people arrested may be forthcoming once the cases have been reviewed by the Somerset County District Attorney’s Office.

Latest Headlines

5 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Tom Brady says he’s weighed coming out of retirement, but the NFL doesn’t like the idea

Tom Brady revealed in an interview released on Thursday that he considered coming out of retirement, but the National Football League wasn't particularly receptive to the idea.

5 hours ago in National, Trending

Savannah Guthrie to return to ‘Today’ on April 6 after mother’s disappearance

After a two-month absence sparked by her 84-year-old mother's apparent abduction, Savannah Guthrie will return to NBC's "Today" show next month, saying in an interview that aired Friday "joy will be my protest."

5 hours ago in Local

Lockdown Called Off at Lake Region High School, Threat Deemed Hoax

The lockdown was reportedly lifted by 8:43 a.m. after investigators ruled out the threat as a hoax.

19 hours ago in Local

DOJ Investigating Maine for Housing Transgender Inmates in Women’s Prison

The DOJ says it'll investigate accusations that Maine has allowed a transgender inmate to remain housed with women.

19 hours ago in Local

West Bath Woman Arrested for Arson at Her Own Property

The suspect was taken to the Two Bridges Regional Jail.