Farmington, Maine Police Arrest 2 for Veterinary Hospital Drug Theft

Farmington Police say they have recovered some of the veterinary medications stolen from a local animal hospital, and two people now face charges.

New Sharon, Maine Residents Face Charges for Farmington Veterinary Burglary

Tasha Allen, of New Sharon, is charged with burglary, stealing drugs, unlawful possession of scheduled drugs, and violation of conditions of release.

Joshua Allen, 41, of New Sharon, is charged with burglary, stealing drugs, unlawful possession of scheduled drugs, and violation of conditions of release.

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Tasha Allen was released after posting bail, while Joshua Allen is being held at the Somerset County Jail.

Dangerous Illegal Drugs Stolen from Farmington, Maine Veterinary Clinic

The charges stem from burglaries at a veterinary clinic in the Farmington area that included the theft of controlled veterinary medications.

Farmington Police were called to the Falls Road Veterinary Clinic on Friday, August 28, 2026, for a report of a break-in.

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An investigation determined that someone had stolen a significant amount of controlled substances in pill and liquid form.

The stolen medications included Euthasol, also known as Pentobarbital, which is a powerful veterinary drug used to euthanize domestic animals.

Farmington, Maine Police Say Drugs Stolen from Veterinary Clinic are Dangerous

Officials say the potential danger to any person who may possess, handle, or consume this drug is significant and should be treated as a serious public safety concern.

Investigators were able to recover some of the stolen medications, but officials say a significant quantity remains unaccounted for.

The drugs stolen in the incident are intended strictly for veterinary use and are extremely dangerous and potentially fatal if they're used by anyone for whom they were not prescribed.

Police advise anyone who encounters medication believed to have been stolen from a veterinary clinic not to handle, use, or attempt to dispose of it, and to call law enforcement immediately.

Anyone with information about these burglaries or the whereabouts of additional stolen medications is asked to call the Farmington Police Department at 207-778-6311.

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