2 People Arrested in Bangor on Drug Charges After a Family Fight

Bangor Police have arrested a Brewer woman and a man from New York on drug charges after an incident that began on Essex Street.

When Did This Happen?

It was around 11:00 Monday morning when Bangor Police responded to what had been reported as a family fight on Essex Street. When they arrived, witnesses told the officers the suspect had taken off and described the vehicle in which he was riding.

Police spotted the vehicle in Downtown Bangor and pursued it, finally pulling the driver over in Brewer. Both the driver and the passenger were searched and found to be in possession of illegal drugs.

Who Was Arrested?

Sarah Crawford, 29, of Brewer was driving the car. She's charged with unlawful possession of scheduled drugs

Jesus Manuel Burgos, 41, of Bronx, New York was a passenger in the vehicle. After giving several false names to police, police say he was positively identified and found to be in possession of a substantial amount of illegal drugs, cash, and other items. Because of that search, Burgos was charged with aggravated trafficking in scheduled drugs. In addition, he was charged with criminal mischief for damage at the scene of the original family fight call on Essex Street. Burgos was taken to the Penobscot County Jail.

How Do I Report Suspected Drug Activity?

If you suffer from substance use disorder, you're encouraged to call 211 or text your zip code to 898-211 for a list of resources available in your area.

Anyone with information about this investigation or the illegal sale of drugs in their community is urged to contact the Maine Drug Enforcement office closest to them. Information can also be reported by texting MDEA to TIP411 (847411) or by calling the MDEA tip-line at 1-800-452-6457.