SKOWHEGAN, Maine — A weekend traffic stop in Skowhegan led to the arrest of three individuals after Somerset County deputies discovered a significant cache of illicit drugs, including nearly 92 grams of fentanyl.
The incident unfolded around 9:00 PM on Saturday, May 30, when police pulled over a vehicle traveling on Middle Road. According to authorities, the initial reason for the stop was a missing registration plate and a loud exhaust system.
The situation quickly escalated when a police K-9 was deployed at the scene. The dog alerted officers to the presence of narcotics inside the vehicle, prompting a full search.
During the search, deputies uncovered a substantial amount of drugs and processing materials:
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91.83 grams of fentanyl
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27.37 grams of cocaine
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54.06 grams of a cutting substance (used to dilute pure drugs)
Following the discovery, police took three people into custody:
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Sadie MacDonald, 30, of Fairfield: Charged with aggravated trafficking of scheduled drugs and unlawful possession of scheduled drugs.
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Louis Lopez, 51: Charged with aggravated trafficking of scheduled drugs, unlawful possession of scheduled drugs, and unsworn falsification.
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Michael Griffin, 38, of Farmingdale: Charged with operating after license suspension, failure to provide proof of insurance, and operating a vehicle without a valid inspection sticker.
This report includes information originally published by WGME.com.
