The Androscoggin Sheriff’s Department arrested three suspects on Tuesday during a search-warrant execution following a months-long investigation.
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At approximately 1:30 p.m., Androscoggin deputies, working with the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency, executed a search warrant at a Bean Street residence in Turner.
Investigators obtained the search warrant following a months-long investigation into drug trafficking, initiated after community members reported suspicious activities.
During the warrant execution, deputies allegedly discovered 25.2 grams of fentanyl, 11.79 grams of crack cocaine, 15.2 grams of cocaine, and 18.5 grams of methamphetamine along with three firearms and $3,953 in cash.
Law enforcement also arrested three suspects:
- Edward Barbioni Jr, 43, of Turner, charged with aggravated trafficking in scheduled drugs and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.
- Angela Ridlon, 40, of Turner, charged with aggravated trafficking in scheduled drugs and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.
- Joseph Conlogue, 41, of Wilton, charged with unlawful trafficking in scheduled drugs.
All three suspects have extensive criminal histories and past drug-related arrests, accoding to the sheriff’s department.
