Kevin L. Thurston 50, of Bridgton, has been arrested for unlawful aggravated drug trafficking and unlawful possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.
From the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency:
For the past year, officers from the Fryeburg Police Department investigated the illegal distribution of fentanyl and methamphetamine from a residence at 107 Portland Street in Fryeburg. Officers began the investigation after receiving tips from the public about the suspicious activity believed to be taking place there. In the afternoon of Friday, July 26, officers conducted a traffic stop after conducting surveillance of 107 Portland Street. Stopped and subsequently arrested was Kevin L. Thurston of Bridgton. Seized from Thurston at the time of the stop were approximately 80 grams of fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine. Also seized were assorted prescription pills, a loaded handgun and $3,321.00 in suspected drug proceeds. Thurston was transported to the Oxford County Jail, where bail was set at $10,000 cash.
MDEA agents from the Western District Task force responded to Fryeburg to assist in drafting a search warrant for 107 Portland Street. Agents secured and executed the search warrant with the assistance of Fryeburg Police and the Maine State Police. A search of the residence resulted in the seizure of approximately 60 grams of fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine and assorted prescription pills and capsules. Also seized were six firearms.
The homeowner was not present at the time of the search warrant. Charges related to the seized contraband will be forthcoming. The investigation is ongoing and additional arrests are expected.
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