AUGUSTA — A number of individuals were indicted on various drug charges Friday, including two men charged in connection with an investigation into a heroin trafficking scheme in Gardiner.
Nathan D. Price, 28, of Chelsea, is accused of unlawful trafficking in heroin, which allegedly took place on or about Oct. 21, 2015, in Gardiner. Price had previously served a prison sentence for arson, attempted arson and aggravated criminal mischief that took place in Chelsea and Augusta.
He remains in Kennebec County jail in lieu of $1,000 cash bail or $5,000 worth of real estate and a Maine Pretrial Services supervisory contract.
Also indicted Friday as a result of the investigation conducted by the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency and the Gardiner Police Department is Tyrone Sanders, also known as Grumpy and Chief among other aliases, 27, of Bronx, New York.
Sanders is charged with five counts of unlawful trafficking in heroin, three counts of violations of conditions of release, one count each of unlawful possession of cocaine base and falsifying physical evidence, all between Oct. 20, 2015, and Dec. 9, 2015, in Gardiner. In addition, he was charged with three counts of criminal forfeiture, one of $11,490 seized Oct. 26, 2015, from his vehicle in Gardiner, one of $1,423 seized Dec. 9, 2015, from his residence in Gardiner, and one of three firearms, all seized Oct. 26, 2015 in Gardiner. He remains in jail with bail set at $10,000 cash.
An indictment is not a determination of guilt, but it indicates that there is enough evidence to proceed with formal charges and a trial.
A number of other individuals were indicted Friday by the Kennebec County grand jury sitting at the Capital Judicial Center.
• Randy L. Alexander, 30, of Litchfield, possession of a firearm by a prohibited person and criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon, a firearm, Dec. 9, 2015, in Litchfield.
• William Francis Atwood, 39, of Augusta, theft by deception and violation of conditions of release Dec.7-12, 2015, and two counts each of theft by unauthorized taking and violation of condition of release Nov. 27, 2015, and Jan. 15, 2016, all in Augusta.
• Richard J. Baker, also known as Stash, 35, of Bronx, New York, five counts of aggravated trafficking in heroin, six counts of aggravated trafficking in cocaine or cocaine base, possession of a firearm by a prohibited person and two counts of criminal forfeiture, one of $1,340 and one of two firearms between Dec. 9, 2015, and Jan. 29, 2016, all in Vassalboro.
• Kayla R. Beaudoin, 30, of Farmington, unlawful possession of heroin and criminal operating under the influence Sept. 25, 2015, in Augusta.
• John M. Brissette, 36, of Monmouth, two counts each of aggravated trafficking in cocaine and aggravated trafficking in marijuana and one count of criminal forfeiture of $1,534, all Dec. 8, 2015, in Monmouth.
• Kallie M. Bryant, 24, of Augusta, trafficking in prison contraband, unlawful possession of Suboxone, unlawful possession of alprazolam (an anti-anxiety medication), theft by unauthorized taking and two counts of violation of condition of release, all Dec. 8, 2015, in Augusta.
• Anthony L. Carmona, 37, of Oakland, four counts of aggravated trafficking in cocaine base Dec. 4-7, 2015, in Oakland.
• John H. Cedeno, also known as Papers, 20, of New York City, three counts of aggravated trafficking in heroin, one count of unlawful trafficking in heroin, and two counts of criminal forfeiture, one of $4,483 and one of a firearm, all Dec. 3-14, 2015, in Winthrop and Manchester.
• Marlon Cloutier, 23, of Augusta, aggravated assault, assault and criminal use of disabling chemicals Aug. 21, 2015, in Augusta.
• Nathan Thomas Cloutier-Lintoin, 24, of Mount Vernon, theft by unauthorized taking Aug. 21, 2015, in Manchester.
• Daniel Joseph Couto Jr., 25, of Augusta, theft by unauthorized taking Oct. 28, 2015, in Waterville.
• Bridget Jo Drayton, 32, of Winthrop, four counts of aggravated trafficking in heroin, two counts of unlawful trafficking in heroin and two counts of criminal forfeiture, one of $4,483 and one of a firearm, all Dec. 3-14, 2015, in Winthrop and Manchester.
• Joseph L. Gagnon, also known as Joe Daddy, 59, of Vassalboro, six counts each of aggravated trafficking in heroin and aggravated trafficking in cocaine or cocaine base, one count of aggravated trafficking in methamphetamine, one count of possession of firearm by a prohibited person and two counts of criminal forfeiture, one of $530 and one of two firearms, all between Nov. 9, 2015, and Jan. 29, 2016, in Vassalboro.
• Tayshawn Gibson, 26, of Albany, New York, two counts of aggravated trafficking in cocaine base and one count each of aggravated trafficking in heroin and criminal forfeiture of two firearms, all Jan. 29 in Vassalboro.
• Patricia L. Gillis, 43, of Waterville, theft by unauthorized taking Sept. 28, 2015, in Waterville.
• Stacey A. Grant, 53, of Prospect, aggravated trafficking in heroin and violation of condition of release Dec. 14, 2015, in Augusta.
• Kerry R. Grenier, 43, of Waterville, operating after revocation Oct. 16, 2015, in Waterville.
• Devaughn A. James, 23, of Queens, New York, unlawful trafficking in heroin, unlawful furnishing of heroin, trafficking in prison contraband (heroin) and unlawful possession of heroin, all Nov. 9, 2015, in Augusta.
• Elijah Jenkins, 22, of Troy, New York, two counts of aggravated trafficking in cocaine base, and one count each of aggravated trafficking in heroin and criminal forfeiture of two firearms, all Jan. 29 in Vassalboro.
• Jocelyn Jones, 28, of South China, two counts of aggravated trafficking in cocaine base and one count each of unlawful trafficking in cocaine base and unlawful trafficking in heroin, all Jan. 29 in Vassalboro.
• Joseph R. Lemar, 33, of Farmingdale, robbery, criminal restraint, theft by unauthorized taking and unauthorized use of property, all Jan. 10, 2015, in Manchester.
• Kim Main, 53, of Augusta, three counts of unlawful trafficking in oxycodone Aug. 13, Aug. 19, and Sept. 18, 2015, in Augusta.
• Katelynn M. McLaughlin, 22, of Augusta, aggravated trafficking in heroin Nov. 23, 2015, in Augusta.
• Ashley J. Newell, 28, of Portland, criminal operating under the influence and operating after suspension Dec. 2, 2015, in Farmingdale.
• Frank N. Pelletier, 55, of Benton, possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, unlawful possession of methadone and/or amphetamine, refusing to submit to arrest and criminal speed, all Nov. 21, 2015, in Benton.
• Jacksie L. Pepin, 26, of Waterville, unlawful possession of oxycodone Oct. 7, 2015, in Waterville.
• Rosemily Rivera, 24, of Rensselaer, New York, two counts of aggravated trafficking in cocaine base and one count each of aggravated trafficking in heroin and criminal forfeiture of two firearms, all Jan. 29 in Vassalboro.
• Andrew James St. Amand, 38, of Farmingdale, domestic violence assault Dec. 18, 2015, in Manchester.
• Robbie M. Saucier, 33, of Waterville, unlawful trafficking in heroin and unlawful trafficking in cocaine and criminal forfeiture of $2,039, all Nov. 28, 2015, in Gardiner.
• Kelsey R. Strickland, 23, of Gardiner, two counts of theft by unauthorized taking April 15, 2015 and June 24, 2015, in Augusta.
• Matthew J. Waldo, 30, of Waterville, domestic violence criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon, a knife, domestic violence assault and violation of condition of release, all Nov. 10, 2015, in Waterville.
• Earl Watson, 58, of Pittston, operating after revocation Dec. 5, 2015, in Randolph.
• William Joseph Young, 48, of Augusta, aggravated trafficking in heroin and criminal forfeiture of $1,523 Nov. 23, 2015, in Augusta; unlawful possession of cocaine base and violation of condition of release Jan. 8, 2016, in Augusta.
Betty Adams — 621-5631
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