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Police seeking Massachusetts man who fled during Skowhegan drug bust

Police seeking Massachusetts man who fled during Skowhegan drug bust

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Police are searching for a Massachusetts man accused of running away during a drug bust in Skowhegan.

Maine State Police say troopers stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation on September 12 and arrested Ruth Crandall, 57, of Rockland and Taylor Meader, 26, of Sidney.

Troopers found 354 grams of suspected crack cocaine during a search.

A third person, Braylin Nunez, 25, of Lawrence, Massachusetts, was seen running away from the scene.

An arrest warrant has been issued for Nunez for drug-related charges and refusal to submit to arrest.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Maine State Police at (207) 624-7076 ext. 9 and ask to speak with Trooper Jackson.

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