Police Looking for Man who Absconded from Care Facility in Maine

Police are looking for a 38-year-old man on probation and facing drug charges after he absconded from a medical care facility in Rockland.

Man Charged with Drug Possession after Cocaine and Crack Seized

Daniel Barnes was charged with drug possession after officers seized cocaine and crack from a local hotel room.

Absconded from a Medical Care Facility

He had to be released to a medical facility and “absconded from that care," according to Rockland PD.

Drug Trafficking Investigation in the Area

Police were investigating drug trafficking in the area when he was arrested.

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Out on Bail for Felony Drug Charges

Barnes was out on bail for a different felony drug charge when he was taken into custody.

Probation for Domestic Violence Conviction

He was also on probation for a Domestic Violence Criminal Threatening conviction.

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Arrest Made as Part of Proactive Crime Interdiction Officer

The Rockland Police Department said “This arrest was made by Rockland's Proactive Crime Interdiction Officer (PCIO), a new position approved this year to focus on proactively addressing; through community oriented and modern law enforcement techniques, areas involved in burglary or theft sprees, narcotic use/sales, high-volume traffic infractions, and disorderly properties or neighborhoods.”

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Police Actively looking to Locate Man

Police are actively looking to locate Barnes. Contact authorities if you have any information about his whereabouts. Call (207) 593-9132 and speak to local officials and law enforcement.