Two people are facing drug charges after a drug bust in Hartland that netted a significant amount of illegal drugs.

Somerset County Deputies Arrested 3 During a Hartland Drug Bust

According to the Somerset County Sheriff's Office, three people were taken into custody:

  • Sadye Day, 32, of Hartland, is charged with 2 counts of aggravated trafficking in scheduled drugs and 1 count of violation of conditions of release.
  • Dereck Cronkite, 33, of Hartland was arrested and charged with two counts of aggravated trafficking in scheduled drugs. His bail was set at $25,000 cash. He has posted bail with the special conditions that he has no contact with Sadye Day, not to use or possess illegal drugs, and that he does not return to Day's home, work, or school.
  • Joshua Washburn, 38, of Hartland was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear in court.

$70,000 Worth of Drugs Were Found in the Home, As Well as Firearms

The charges stem from the execution of a search warrant at the  home of Cronkite and Day on Crosby Street in Hartland, that had been issued in response to an investigation into the alleged illegal drug activity at the residence. Seized in that search were approximately 630 grams (over a pound) of fentanyl and cocaine, 50 Suboxone strips, controlled pills, over $39,000 in suspected drug proceeds, a load AK-47, two long guns, digital scales, drug packaging materials, and illegal drug-related paraphernalia. Officials say the seized drugs have an estimated street value of $70,000.

Guns and the Large Amount of Drugs Seized Elevated the Charges in the Hartland Bust

The trafficking charges in this case were elevated to aggravated because of the amount of drugs seized and the presence of firearms. This investigation is ongoing and officials say more charges may be forthcoming.

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

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