BANGOR — Following a month-long investigation, the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency’s North Central Task Force arrested three individuals on felony drug trafficking charges on Wednesday, October 2.
The arrests of Brandon Bautista, 25, Lacey Sockabasin, 28, and William Wright, 31, all of Bangor, stemmed from an investigation into suspected drug trafficking at an apartment at 247 Ohio Street.
Controlled purchases of fentanyl from Bautista led to the execution of a search warrant by MDEA agents, with assistance from the Bangor Police Department and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.
During the raid, law enforcement officials seized over 10 pounds of methamphetamine, 3.5 pounds of fentanyl, 2 pounds of cocaine, three handguns, and more than $120,000 in suspected drug proceeds.
The estimated street value of the drugs is over $750,000.
The presence of firearms and the large quantity of drugs, as well as the proximity to Hilltop Pre-School located directly across the street, contributed to the aggravated trafficking charges.
Wright was already out on bail for previous aggravated trafficking offenses involving cocaine base and fentanyl.
Bautista, Sockabasin, and Wright are slated for arraignment on Friday, October 4, and bail will be set at that time.
In its effort to combat drug distribution in Maine, the MDEA encourages anyone with information about illegal drug sales to contact their local MDEA office or use the tip-line provided in their press release.
They also remind the public that individuals suffering from substance use disorder can find resources by calling 211 or texting their zip code to 898-211.
