News

Massachusetts man facing drug charges, arrested in Augusta

Massachusetts man facing drug charges, arrested in Augusta

The Augusta Police department recovered nearly 30 grams of cocaine in a Massachusetts man's hotel room Saturday.  Photo: clipart.com


The Augusta Police department recovered nearly 30 grams of cocaine in a Massachusetts man’s hotel room Saturday.

Police responded to the Senator Inn on Western Avenue around 11:30 a.m. after a request for a welfare check of an occupant of the hotel came in.

Amidst the investigation, police arrested Kevin MacLellan, 25, of Stoughton, Massachusetts after finding 28 grams of cocaine, as well as pills of Adderall and Clonazepam.

MacLellan is being charges with two counts of unlawful trafficking in Schedule W drugs. Bail has been set at $80,000.

Latest Headlines

4 hours ago in Local

Thomaston Woman Accused of Trying to Run Over Border Patrol Agent

Police claim the suspects left the scene and was then arrested

5 hours ago in Local

Deputies Looking for Driver Who Left Scene After Hitting Pedestrian in Pownal

Deputies say a man was returning to his vehicle from a walk in the woods when he was hit.

6 hours ago in Local

Maine joins states suing over Trump administration’s decision not to tap into emergency SNAP funding

Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey is joining 22 other attorneys general and two governors who are suing the Trump administration over the suspension of SNAP benefits amid the ongoing government shutdown.

8 hours ago in Local

Kennebec County deputies looking for missing 15-year-old

Police in Kennebec County are asking for help as they search for a missing teenager.

14 hours ago in Local

Backers of Maine Red Flag Drill Down Argument Ahead of Vote

Supporters say the law could have helped stop the Lewiston mass shootings two years ago.