
Man Sentenced to 17 Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking in Maine
A 35-year-old career felon was sentenced to 17 years for drug trafficking, possession and gun charges in Maine.
204 Months in Prison Convicted Felon
Ryan Partridge from Augusta was given 204 months in prison and will also have four years of supervised release.
Apprehended during Traffic Stop
Partridge was arrested in July 2023 after a traffic stop and vehicle search.
Fentanyl and 9 mm Seized
“Investigators recovered a backpack with approximately 125 grams of fentanyl and a 9mm pistol inside,” said court records.
Drugs in Backpack
Partridge admitted the backpack and its contents belonged to him. He also had an active arrest warrant for failing to report a change of address.
12 Prior Convictions
Partridge was a career criminal with 12 prior convictions. He had two drug felonies and was on probation for a 2019 conviction for aggravated fentanyl trafficking.
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