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Westbrook Car Crash Leads to Drug Trafficking Arrest, 44 grams of Cocaine Seized

Edward TomicBy Edward TomicSeptember 18, 2024Updated:September 18, 20246 Comments2 Mins Read
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A motor vehicle crash on Main Street in Westbrook on Tuesday that left one car flipped on its side led to the arrest of one of the drivers on drug trafficking charges, and the seizure of over 40 grams of cocaine.

The Westbrook Police and Fire Departments responded to the scene of the crash on Tuesday afternoon, at about 12:24 p.m., on Maine Street near Cumberland Street.

Police say that responding emergency crews found that two vehicles were involved in the crash, with one car flipped on its side. There were no injuries reported from the crash.

Source: Westbrook Police Department
Source: Westbrook Police Department

The crash is believed to have been caused by the driver of the car that ended up on its side, who police say was both distracted and speeding.

That driver, 31-year-old Brandon Steele of Westbrook, was found by police to be on probation. Police also discovered approximately 44 grams of cocaine in his vehicle.

Steele was arrested and charged with aggravated trafficking in scheduled drugs, unlawful possession of scheduled drugs.

A probation hold was placed on him, and he is being held at the Cumberland County Jail.

Brandon Steele, 31, of Westbrook | Source: Cumberland County Jail
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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 [email protected]

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ME Infidel
ME Infidel
1 year ago

Of Westbrook? That must mean he lives there now, but where is he originally from? Plus, if he’s 31 then I’m 6.

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beachmom
beachmom
1 year ago

He’s from CT.

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sandy
sandy
1 year ago

Has he been locked up for a long time yet.

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sandy
sandy
1 year ago

The Cumberland County Jail.must look like the UN!

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Oldenoughtoknowbetter
Oldenoughtoknowbetter
1 year ago

Now Maine taxpayers will have to support this low life for years to come.

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Sam Brady
Sam Brady
1 year ago

Everyone knows this “Old Tune – The Darker it gets , The worse it becomes “… Just saying …..

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