Bangor Woman Faces Charges After a Drug Bust on Larkin Street

A Bangor woman is facing multiple charges after police seized drugs, guns, and cash from a home on Larkin Street.

Bangor Woman Charged With Aggravated Drug Trafficking

Jade Willette, 21, of Bangor was arrested at a Larkin Street residence on Tuesday. She's charged with three counts of aggravated trafficking of scheduled W drugs. The charges were elevated to aggravated because of the home's proximity to the Vine Street School.

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Thousands of Dollars in Drugs Seized in a Larkin Street Search

The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency's Central Task Force has been investigating suspected drug trafficking activity at 166 Larkin Street for two months. During that investigation, agents allegedly conducted controlled purchases of fentanyl and cocaine base, also known as crack, from Willette.

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On Tuesday evening, drug agents and members of the Bangor Police Department's Special Response Team, executed a search warrant at the home. As a result of that search, officials seized approximately 40 grams of cocaine base (crack), approximately 40 grams of suspected fentanyl, 3 firearms, and over $1,300 in suspected drug proceeds. Officials say the estimated street value of the drugs seized is $10,000.

Police say more arrests are expected.

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