Four Maine Men Charged with Aggravated Drug Trafficking

Four men were arrested and charged with aggravated drug trafficking, weapons violations, and warrants after a search warrant was served based on a tip in Auburn, Maine.

K-9 Unit Assisted in Search

Early Monday morning around 2 am, officers with the Auburn Police Department searched a residence at 14 Lake Auburn Avenue. They seized a large quantity of drugs and other items. A K-9 unit from the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office assisted.

Auburn Police Department

Large Quantities of Drugs and Items Seized

13.94 ounces of methamphetamine
4.27 ounces of crack cocaine
4.02 ounces of cocaine HCl
14.90 grams of fentanyl
A semi-automatic pistol with loaded magazine
A money counting machine
Various drug packaging materials
US Currency (suspected proceeds from illegal drug trafficking)

Four Men Arrested and Charged

50-year-old Dwayne McDowell from Auburn. He was arrested on two outstanding warrants and charged with Criminal Conspiracy for Aggravated Trafficking of Schedule W Drug, Possession of Firearm by Prohibited Person. McDowell’s bail was set at $10,000.

Auburn Police Department - Dwayne McDowell

26-year-old Darnel Andre from Rockland was arrested and charged with Aggravated Trafficking of Schedule W Drug (3 counts), Unlawful Possession of Schedule W Drug (3 counts) and Possession of Firearm by Prohibited Person. Andre’s bail was set at $10,000.

Auburn Police Department - Darnel Andre

19-year old Jaden Andre from Rockland was arrested and charged with Aggravated Trafficking of Schedule W Drug (3 counts), Unlawful Possession of Schedule W Drug (3 counts) and Possession of Firearm by Prohibited Person. His bail was set at $10,000.

Auburn Police Department - Jaden Andre

58-year-old Gary Pleau from Auburn was arrested and charged with Criminal Conspiracy for Aggravated Trafficking of Schedule W Drug (3 counts) and Possession of Firearm by Prohibited Person. Pleau’s bail was set at $5,000.

Auburn Police Department - Gary Pleau

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Ongoing Investigation

The four men are being held at the Androscoggin County Jail. The investigation is ongoing.

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