Man Arrested and Charged with Drug Trafficking & Guns in Maine

A 47-year-old man was arrested and charged with drug trafficking and firearms possession after narcotics and a gun were seized during a traffic stop in South Portland.

Drug and Firearms Charges

Michael Myrick was taken into custody around 1 am early Sunday morning in the area of Gorham Road and Clarks Pond.

Gun and Drug Evidence in Vehicle

The South Portland Police Department said officers saw a firearm and drug evidence during the routine traffic stop.

Drugs and Handgun Seized

Police seized a handgun, 159.2 grams of fentanyl, 7.2 grams of cocaine base and 12.8 grams of meth.

Shotgun and More Drugs

A search warrant was also issued for his Marcelle Avenue residence where law enforcement confiscated more drugs and a shotgun.

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Multiple Charges

Myrick was charged with Unlawful Drug Possession, Aggravated Drug Trafficking, Illegal Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Furnishing of Scheduled Drugs, Unlawful Drug Trafficking.

$20,000 Cash Bail

He was taken to the Cumberland County Jail with bail set at $20,000 cash.

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