The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency (MDEA) and Lewiston Police on Friday announced the arrest of a Massachusetts man for aggravated trafficking of fentanyl in Lewiston and the seizure of more than half a pound of fentanyl during the course of their investigation.
Jonathan E. Paige, 34, of Boston, Mass., faces charges of unlawful aggravated trafficking in schedule drugs, (Fentanyl), a Class A crime.
According to the MDEA, the agency and Lewiston Police have been conducting “targeted enforcement efforts” to areas of Lewiston over the past several weeks, in response to community complaints of safety issues, drug trafficking and negative quality of life issues.
During the afternoon of Thursday, May 9, MDEA agents and Lewiston Police Officers observed what they recognized as an illegal drug deal being conducted by Jonathan Paige of Boston in the 100 block of Sabattus Street in Lewiston, MDEA said Friday.
The agency said the Paige attempted to run from officers when confronted by police, and threw away a bag of suspected drugs while running away from the officers that tested positive for fentanyl.
Paige was quickly taken into custody and transported to the Androscoggin Jail where bail was set at $10,000 cash.
MDEA said that during their investigation and arrest a total of over a half pound (310 grams) of fentanyl was seized, with an approximate street value of $30,000.
“Proactive enforcement efforts will continue throughout the City of Lewiston. Anyone who has information regarding drug trafficking is encouraged to contact MDEA or the Lewiston Police Department,” MDEA said in their Friday press release.
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