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Felon Wanted for Domestic Violence Found with Firearm, Illegal Drugs in Auburn

Omar M. Omar was arrested on the outstanding domestic violence warrant, as well as on four counts of aggravated drug trafficking and illegal possession of a firearm.
Edward TomicBy Edward TomicAugust 8, 2024Updated:August 8, 20245 Comments2 Mins Read
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A man wanted for a felony domestic violence charge was found on Tuesday by Auburn Police in possession of a handgun and a significant quantity of illegal drugs, the agency announced on Wednesday.

Omar M. Omar, 29 | Source: Auburn PD

According to Auburn Police, at about 3 p.m. on Tuesday officers responded to 21 Spring St. in Auburn in an attempt to locate 29-year-old Omar M. Omar, who was wanted on an outstanding warrant for felony domestic violence.

Police say Omar was located at the address, and a search warrant was drafted and executed for the residence.

During the search, officers found a loaded Sig Sauer 9mm handgun. Police say Omar has a prior felony conviction, barring him from legally possessing a firearm.

Items seized during the search of 21 Spring St. in Auburn | Source: Auburn PD

Also found in the search was approximately 10 grams of cocaine base (crack), 34 Oxycodone pills, nine grams of fentanyl, five grams of cocaine, as well as digital scales and over $2,000 cash in suspected drug proceeds.

Omar was arrested on the outstanding domestic violence warrant, as well as on four counts of aggravated drug trafficking and illegal possession of a firearm.

He was transported to the Androscoggin County Jail where his bail was set at $10,000.

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Edward Tomic

Edward Tomic is a reporter for The Maine Wire based in Southern Maine. He grew up near Boston, Massachusetts and is a graduate of Boston University. He can be reached at tomic@themainewire.com

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<span class="dsq-postid" data-dsqidentifier="29934 https://www.themainewire.com/?p=29934">5 Comments

  1. beachmom on August 8, 2024 12:14 PM

    One of those Janet Mills “workers”

  2. ME Infidel on August 8, 2024 12:40 PM

    More cultural enrichment.

  3. T C on August 8, 2024 1:24 PM

    I don’t get it. How can this fine “New Mainer” have a firearm if he’s a convicted felon? Isn’t there a law against that?

  4. Sam Brady on August 8, 2024 2:54 PM

    You people know what it is going to take to put an end to this ….Have the courage to do what it takes …..

  5. Sandy Feet on August 9, 2024 11:46 AM

    Vote the liberal Demo’s out.
    That is what it will take.
    Do not vote for liberal ,Soros funded, DA’.s and Senators and Congress members.

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