Brewer Police Seize Drugs, Arrest 3 During a Traffic Stop

Brewer Police arrested three people Friday after a traffic stop led to the seizure of illegal drugs.

Where Was the Vehicle Stopped?

The incident started as a traffic stop on South Main Street in Brewer. A vehicle was pulled over by officers as part of an ongoing investigation being led by Sergeant Zachary Caron into the sale of illegal drugs in the city. Officers at the scene executed a search warrant on the vehicle, which then led to the search of a residence on Chambers Street.

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Who Was Arrested?

As a result of those searches, three people were arrested:

• Jamar Lott, 44, of Brewer - charged with unlawful possession of Schedule W drugs, unlawful possession of schedule Z drugs, refusing to submit to arrest or detention, and violation of conditional release.
• Kellie Scott, 43, of Brewer - charged with unlawful possession of schedule W drugs, unlawful possession of schedule Z drugs.
• Justin Keith, 28, of Bangor - federal probation and parole warrant out of New Jersey.

Brewer Police say this investigation is ongoing and more arrests are expected.

What Should I Do If I Want to Report Drug Activity?

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 or by texting MDEA to TIP411 (847411) or by calling the MDEA tip-line at 1-800-452-6457.