2 Bronx Men & 3 Mainers Arrested In Hancock County Heroin, Crack Bust

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Published on February 22, 2017, 4:55 pm
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The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency says they arrested two New York men and three Hancock County residents Tuesday night following an investigation into the sale of heroin and crack in Hancock County.

2 Bronx Men & 3 Mainers Arrested In Hancock County Heroin, Crack Bust

2 Bronx Men & 3 Mainers Arrested In Hancock County Heroin, Crack Bust

2 Bronx Men & 3 Mainers Arrested In Hancock County Heroin, Crack Bust

2 Bronx Men & 3 Mainers Arrested In Hancock County Heroin, Crack Bust

Authorities searched a home at 190 Taunton Drive in Sullivan.

Police say they seized evidence of drug trafficking along with approximately $6,300 of suspected drug proceeds.

The MDEA arrested 28-year-old Christopher Cruz, of Bronx, NY, 51-year-old Kevin Barner, of Bronx, NY, 32-year-old Sherman Merchant, of Gouldsboro, MA, 30-year-old Jade Giger, of Gouldsboro, MA, and 39-year-old Matthew Leise, of Sullivan, MA.

Cruz and Barner were both charged with conspiracy to traffic in schedule w drugs (heroin and crack).

Merchant was arrested on three outstanding warrants.

Giger was charged with violation of conditions of release and Leise was arrested on an outstanding warrant.

All of the suspects were taken to the Hancock County Jail.

Police say the investigation is ongoing and more arrests are likely.

 

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