Man Sentenced to 1.5 Years in Prison for Drug Possession in Maine

A 26-year-old man was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison for cocaine possession with intent to distribute.

18 Months in Prison

Gage Barton was given 18 months with three years supervised release. Barton pleaded guilty in December 2024.

Fight at Apartment

Biddeford Police arrested Barton after responding to a fight at an apartment building in September 2024.

Probation and Search

He was walking away from the building when officers searched him. Barton was on probation for cocaine possession and had bail conditions.

Bag Under Coat

The U.S. Attorney's Office said “Barton was wearing a sling bag under his coat, and when the officer felt the bag, he discerned what he believed to be a weapon.”

Cocaine and Digital Scale Seized

Police found a small digital scale and several clear plastic bags containing approximately 308 grams of cocaine.

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Lead Investigators

The case was investigated by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Biddeford Police Department.

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