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THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026MDEA PRESS RELEASECONTACT: COMMANDER LOWELL WOODMAN (207) 624-8980BELFAST, MAINEMDEA, Belfast Pol...
06/18/2026

THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026

MDEA PRESS RELEASE

CONTACT: COMMANDER LOWELL WOODMAN (207) 624-8980

BELFAST, MAINE

MDEA, Belfast Police Department and the Waldo County Sheriff’s Office announce the arrest of individuals for drug trafficking in Belfast Maine.

ARRESTED:

Larry Metcalf (80), of Swanville for Aggravated Trafficking Schedule “W” Drugs

Eduin Chala-Ramirez (21), of Boston, Massachusetts for Aggravated Trafficking Schedule “W” Drugs

For the past several months, The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency Mid-Coast District Task Force, the Belfast Police Department and the Waldo County Sheriff’s Office have been receiving information that Metcalf was suspected of giving out-of-state drug traffickers rides to local residences to sell illegal drugs.

On Wednesday June 17, 2026, Agents received credible information that the Metcalf was meeting someone at the bus station in Belfast. Agents conducted surveillance at the bus station where they observed Metcalf arrive at the station. A short time later a bus traveling from Massachusetts arrived and a male exited the bus and got into Metcalf’s vehicle. Agents working with the Belfast Police Department and the Waldo County Sheriff’s Office conducted a stop on Metcalf’s vehicle. Following a positive alert from a drug certified K-9, Agents and officers conducted a search of the vehicle and its occupants.

As a result of the search, Agents seized 55 grams of Fentanyl and 250 grams of co***ne from Chala-Ramirez.

The estimated street value of the drugs is approximately $29,100.00.

Chala-Ramirez was transported to the Waldo County Jail awaiting his initial appearance in court. Bail was set at $25,000.00 cash.

Metcalf was issued a summons and will appear in Waldo County Superior Court on August 5, 2026.

More arrests are anticipated in this case.

Booking photos are available through the Waldo County Correctional Facility.

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The MDEA stands committed to working with all federal, state, county, and local law enforcement partners in order to continue to identify and disrupt drug trafficking organizations who are attempting to distribute illicit drugs like fentanyl, co***ne, and methamphetamine in the State of Maine.

If you or someone you know suffers from substance, use disorder, please call 211 or text your zip code to 898-211 for a list of resources available in your area.
If you have information about this investigation or the illegal sale of drugs in your community, you are urged to contact the Maine Drug Enforcement office closest to you or by texting MDEA to TIP411 (847411) or by calling the MDEA tip-line at 1-800-452-6457.

MDEA PRESS RELEASECONTACT: COMMANDER KEVIN CASHMAN (207) 822-0370 PORTLAND, MAINE - The Maine Dru...
06/09/2026

MDEA PRESS RELEASE

CONTACT: COMMANDER KEVIN CASHMAN (207) 822-0370


PORTLAND, MAINE - The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency announces the arrest of a Portland man following a month’s long drug trafficking investigation.

Arrested:

Abdikeyr Mohamud (38) of Portland – Four counts of Class A Aggravated Trafficking Schedule W Drugs Co***ne Base (Crack).

On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, agents assigned to the Maine Drug Enforcement’s Cumberland District Task Force executed a search warrant at 38 Kensington Street in Portland. The search warrant was based on a month-long investigation into the trafficking of Co***ne Base. This included neighborhoods tips, as well as drug sales from the residence.

Prior to the ex*****on of the search warrant, Abdikeyr Mohamud was observed leaving the residence in a vehicle and this vehicle was subsequently stopped on Washington Avenue in Portland. Mohamud was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Cumberland County Jail. He was charged with three (3) counts of Aggravated Trafficking in Scheduled W Drugs (priors).

Members of the Portland Police Department Special Reaction Team then served the search warrant at the residence. As a result of a search of the residence, agents located and seized 79 grams of Co***ne Base (Crack) as well as other items indicative of drug trafficking. Mohamud was then charged with an additional count of Aggravated Trafficking. Current street prices are $80-$120 per gram.

Additional arrests and charges are expected based on this investigation. Mohamud is currently being held on $25,000.00 cash bail and is expected to make his first appearance in court on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.

Booking photos are available from the Cumberland County Jail.

Maine Drug Enforcement’s Cumberland District Task Force was assisted by the Portland Police Department and the US DEA.

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The MDEA stands committed to working with all federal, state, county, and local law enforcement partners to continue to identify and disrupt drug trafficking organizations who are attempting to distribute illicit drugs like Fentanyl, Co***ne and Methamphetamine in the State of Maine.

If you or someone you know suffers from substance use disorder, please call 211 or text your zip code to 898-211 for a list of resources available in your area.

If you have information about this investigation or the illegal sale of drugs in your community, you are urged to contact the Maine Drug Enforcement office closest to you or by texting MDEA to TIP411 (847411) or by calling the MDEA tip-line at 1-800-452-6457.

MDEA PRESS RELEASEContact: Commander Brandon Vafiades- (207) 941-4732Bangor, Maine-The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency & B...
06/04/2026

MDEA PRESS RELEASE

Contact: Commander Brandon Vafiades- (207) 941-4732

Bangor, Maine-

The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency & Bangor Police Department announce the arrest of a Bangor man for Aggravated Trafficking Schedule W Drugs and Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person.


On Tuesday, June 2, 2026, Agents with the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency's North Central District Task Force were conducting an investigation into suspected drug trafficking at an apartment located at 411 Essex Street in Bangor.
During the investigation, a Bangor Police Department officer observed 22-year-old Christopher Reynolds Jr. leaving the residence as a passenger in a vehicle. The officer recognized Reynolds and was aware that he had an active arrest warrant. A traffic stop was subsequently conducted, and Reynolds was taken into custody on the outstanding warrant.
During a search of Reynolds, officers and agents located a large quantity of suspected narcotics concealed in Reynolds' pants, as well as a .45 caliber handgun inside his backpack.
The investigation resulted in the seizure of approximately 140 grams gross weight of methamphetamine, 50 grams gross weight of suspected fentanyl, a .45 caliber handgun and $1,154 in suspected drug proceeds.
Reynolds was charged with Aggravated Trafficking Schedule W Drugs (Class A), and Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person (Class C). Charges in this case are aggravated by the weight of the drugs seized as well as the firearm. Additional charges may be forthcoming as the investigation continues.

During the investigation agents were assisted by the Bangor Police Department and K9 Raye and USDEA.

The MDEA stands committed to working with all federal, state, county, and local law enforcement partners in order to continue to identify and disrupt drug trafficking organizations who are attempting to distribute illicit drugs in the State of Maine.

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

If you suffer with substance use disorder please call 211 or text your zip code to 898-211 for a list of resources available in your area.

If you have information about this investigation or the illegal sale of drugs in your community, you are urged to contact the Maine Drug Enforcement office closest to you or by texting MDEA to TIP411 (847411) or by calling the MDEA tip-line at 1-800-452-6457.

MDEA PRESS RELEASECONTACT: COMMANDER KEVIN CASHMAN (207) 822-0370WESTBROOK, MAINEThe Maine Drug Enforcement Agency annou...
05/29/2026

MDEA PRESS RELEASE

CONTACT: COMMANDER KEVIN CASHMAN (207) 822-0370

WESTBROOK, MAINE

The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency announces the arrest of a Westbrook man and a Bridgton woman for aggravated drug trafficking charges.

ARRESTED:

Amanuel A. Sentayehu, 29, of Westbrook charged with Aggravated Trafficking in Scheduled “W” Drugs (Co***ne Base)

Aria A. Pomerleau, 30, of Bridgton charged with Aggravated Trafficking in Scheduled “W” Drugs (Co***ne Base), Falsifying Physical Evidence, as well as two outstanding arrest warrants (failure to appear).

On Thursday, May 28, 2026, agents from MDEA’s Cumberland District Task Force initiated an investigation into a hotel at the Portland/Westbrook line. Agents had received information from the public stating there was suspected drug trafficking at that location.

MDEA agents coordinated with members of the Westbrook Police Department as well as the Portland Police Department’s Crime Reduction Unit (CRU). While monitoring the area, two individuals were identified as they entered a vehicle and left the location. Westbrook Police subsequently stopped the vehicle on Larrabee Road in Westbrook.

A roadside investigation was initiated, and several suspicious items were observed in plain view. Agents and Westbrook Police located and seized 363 grams of suspected Co***ne Base (Crack), approximately $20,000.00 in suspected drug proceeds, as well as several other items indicative of drug trafficking. Co***ne Base (Crack) currently sells for between $80.00-$120.00 per gram on the street.

Amanuel Sentayehu was arrested during the traffic stop and transported to the Cumberland County Jail where he is being held on $15,000.00 cash bail. Sentayehu is expected to make his first appearance in court on Friday, May 29, 2026.

Aria Pomerleau was also arrested and transported to the Cumberland County Jail where she is being held on $32,500.00 cash bail. Pomerleau is expected to make her first appearance in court on Friday, May 29, 2026.

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The MDEA stands committed to working with all federal, state, county, and local law enforcement partners in order to continue to identify and disrupt drug trafficking organizations who are attempting to distribute illicit drugs like fentanyl, co***ne, and methamphetamine in the State of Maine.

If you or someone you know suffers from substance use disorder, please call 211 or text your zip code to 898-211 for a list of resources available in your area.
If you have information about this investigation or the illegal sale of drugs in your community, you are urged to contact the Maine Drug Enforcement office closest to you or by texting MDEA to TIP411 (847411) or by calling the MDEA tip-line at 1-800-452-6457.

MDEA PRESS RELEASECONTACT: COMMANDER BRANDON VAFIADES (207) 941-4732 WINTHROP, MAINE - The Maine ...
05/29/2026

MDEA PRESS RELEASE

CONTACT: COMMANDER BRANDON VAFIADES (207) 941-4732


WINTHROP, MAINE - The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency announces the arrest of man from the Dominican Republic following a month’s long drug trafficking investigation.

Arrested:

Jorge Luis Franco Mejia (31) of the Dominican Republic – Class A Aggravated Trafficking Schedule W Drugs Co***ne HCl and Fentanyl. Bail set at $100,000.

On Thursday afternoon, May 28, 2026, Agents assigned to the Maine Drug Enforcements South Central District Task Force executed a search warrant at a Winthrop motel. The search warrant was based on a month’s long investigation into the trafficking of fentanyl and co***ne, which included undercover purchases of fentanyl and co***ne.

As a result of the search warrant, agents located and seized 180ggw (gross gram weight) of co***ne, 20ggw of fentanyl and $1660.00 in suspected drug proceeds. The estimated street value of the drugs seized is $20,000. Franco Mejia was taken into custody without incident.

More arrests and charges are expected based on this investigation.

Booking photos are available from Kennebec County Jail.

Maine Drug Enforcement’s South Central Task Force was assisted by the Winthrop Police Department and a Maine State Police K-9 Unit.

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The MDEA stands committed to working with all federal, state, county, and local law enforcement partners in order to continue to identify and disrupt drug trafficking organizations who are attempting to distribute illicit drugs like fentanyl, co***ne and methamphetamine in the State of Maine.

If you or someone you know suffers from substance, use disorder, please call 211 or text your zip code to 898-211 for a list of resources available in your area.

If you have information about this investigation or the illegal sale of drugs in your community, you are urged to contact the Maine Drug Enforcement office closest to you or by texting MDEA to TIP411 (847411) or by calling the MDEA tip-line at 1-800-452-6457.

05/28/2026

MDEA PRESS RELEASE

CONTACT: COMMANDER LOWELL WOODMAN (207) 624-8983

THOMASTON, MAINE

The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency (MDEA) announces the arrest of two individuals from Texas/Maine/California on drug trafficking charges.
ARRESTED:
MARIAH GROVER, 22, who is known to reside in both Texas and Maine was arrested for Unlawful Trafficking in Scheduled W Drugs.

JEFFERSON JAZZIR ARIAS, 27, who is known to reside in both Texas and California was arrested and charged with Aggravated Trafficking in Scheduled W Drugs. Arias also had two extraditable warrants. One from California (Robbery) and the other from Texas (Theft).

On Wednesday, May 27, 2026, agents from the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency’s Mid-Coast Task Force office, along with members of the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, received information about suspicious activity and suspected drug trafficking on the island of Vinalhaven. This information concerned drug trafficking on the ferry from Vinalhaven to Rockland as well. An investigation ensued in which a suspected vehicle occupied by Grover and Arias was identified.

As a result of this investigation, Knox County Sheriff’s Department personnel conducted a traffic stop in the Town of Thomaston. A subsequent search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of 66 grams of suspected Co***ne, a .45 caliber handgun, $9,500.00 in suspected drug proceeds, as well as other items indicative of drug trafficking.


Mariah Grover was transported to the Knox County Jail and charged with Trafficking in Scheduled W Drugs (Co***ne). Grover is being held on $50,000 cash bail and is expected to make an initial appearance in court on Friday, May 29, 2026.

Jefferson Jazzir Arias was also transported to the Knox County Jail and charged with Aggravated Trafficking in Scheduled W Drugs (Co***ne). Arias is being held on $75,000 cash bail and is expected to make an initial appearance in court on Friday, May 29, 2026.
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Please contact the Knox County Jail for booking photos.

The MDEA stands committed to working with all federal, state, county, and local law enforcement partners to continue to identify and disrupt drug trafficking organizations who are attempting to distribute illicit drugs like fentanyl, co***ne, and methamphetamine in the State of Maine.

If you or someone you know suffers from substance use disorder, please call 211 or text your zip code to 898-211 for a list of resources available in your area.
If you have information about this investigation or the illegal sale of drugs in your community, you are urged to contact the Maine Drug Enforcement office closest to you or by texting MDEA to TIP411 (847411) or by calling the MDEA tip-line at 1-800-452-6457

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04/30/2026

MDEA PRESS RELEASE

CONTACT: COMMANDER KEVIN CASHMAN (207) 822-0370

SCARBOROUGH, MAINE

The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency (MDEA) announces the arrest of a Cape Elizabeth man for aggravated drug trafficking charges.

ARRESTED:
Peter White, 48, of Cape Elizabeth, is charged with Aggravated Trafficking in Scheduled “W” Drugs and Unlawful Trafficking in Scheduled “W” Drugs. White was on probation at the time of his arrest, and a probation hold was additionally placed on him.

On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, agents from Maine Drug Enforcement Agency’s Cumberland District Task Force, along with Scarborough Police, arrested Peter White following a week-long drug trafficking investigation. Information had been received that a guest staying at a Scarborough hotel on Payne Road was selling drugs from that location. Undercover purchases were subsequently made from White at that hotel.

White was taken into custody after one of these purchases and a search warrant was drafted and executed for his hotel room.
The search warrant was served by MDEA agents, members of the Scarborough Police Selective Enforcement Team, and the US Drug Enforcement Administration.

Agents seized over 3.3 pounds of Fentanyl, an ounce of Co***ne Base (Crack), approximately $2,700.00 in suspected drug sale proceeds, as well as additional evidence of illegal drug trafficking.

The estimated street value of the seized drugs is $60,000.00.

White was transported to the Cumberland County Jail, where he was held on $75,000 cash bail and is expected to make an initial appearance in court on Friday, May 1, 2026.

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The MDEA stands committed to working with all federal, state, county, and local law enforcement partners to continue to identify and disrupt drug trafficking organizations who are attempting to distribute illicit drugs like fentanyl, co***ne, and methamphetamine in the State of Maine.

If you or someone you know suffers from substance use disorder, please call 211 or text your zip code to 898-211 for a list of resources available in your area.
If you have information about this investigation or the illegal sale of drugs in your community, you are urged to contact the Maine Drug Enforcement office closest to you or by texting MDEA to TIP411 (847411) or by calling the MDEA tip-line at 1-800-452-6457.

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