Three People Arrested in Drug Bust, Van Buren, Maine

A drug bust in Van Buren Tuesday led to the arrest of 3 people for Possession and Trafficking of drugs.

Around midnight on Tuesday, Van Buren Police and Aroostook County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a possible burglary in progress in Grand Isle. Police say a black pickup truck was seen leaving the scene of the alleged crime.

Officers pulled over a truck on U.S. Route 1 in Van Buren. A search of the vehicle with a police K9 turned up suspected methamphetamine pills, crystal meth, a scale, cash and drug paraphernalia.

Police say 26-year-old Alex Jandreau of Madawaska, 34-year-old Amie Bouchard of Van Buren, and 29-year-old Sara Schlicher of Madawaska were arrested and charged with Possession and Trafficking of Schedule Drugs.

Officials said more charges are expected.