Maine Man Arrested For Drug Trafficking And Gun Possession

A known felon was arrested in Bangor while in possession of drugs and a firearm.

Maine Felon Arrested in Bangor, Maine, on an Outstanding Warrant

Bangor Police say Christopher Reynolds, 22, of Exeter, was a passenger in a vehicle near Essex Street when Officer Nathaniel Alvarado recognized him.

Alvarado had been patrolling the area due to information he received about a high volume of drug activity.

The officer confirmed that Reynolds had an active arrest warrant and was alerted that the Exeter man was known to be armed.

He requested additional police units due to the possibility of a firearm.

Exeter, Maine, Man Arrested in Bangor on Drug and Firearms Charges

The vehicle was stopped, and officers searched Reynolds and his belongings, seizing a large amount of illegal drugs, a firearm, drug paraphernalia, and cash.

Reynolds was arrested on the existing warrant and additionally charged with:

Aggravated trafficking of Scheduled drugs
Possession of a firearm by a felon

He was taken to the Penobscot County Jail.

We'll update this story as more details become available.

Maine's Drug Enforcement Agents Urge People to Report Illegal Drug Activity

If you or someone you know suffers 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, text MDEA to TIP411 (847411), or call the MDEA tip line at 1-800-452-6457.