34-Year-Old Man Arrested & Charged with Drug Trafficking in Maine

A 34-year-old man was arrested and charged with drug trafficking after a ½ pound of cocaine was seized in Augusta, Maine.

Arrested after Traffic Stop and Search of Vehicle

Herbert Small from Massachusetts was taken into custody following a traffic stop for speeding on Riverside Drive.

Refused to Identify Himself and Give Name to Deputies

The Kennebec County Sheriff's Office said he refused to identify himself and provide ID and would not give his name to deputies.

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Drugs and Cash Seized from Vehicle

His vehicle was searched and deputies seized 240 grams of cocaine, 66 grams of crack cocaine and $3,233 in cash.

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Facing Multiple Charges

Small faces charges for Unlawful Drug Trafficking in cocaine base (crack cocaine), Aggravated Drug Trafficking in cocaine and Criminal Forfeiture of Property.

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Ongoing Drug Investigation

He was transported to the Cumberland County Jail. The investigation remains active and ongoing.

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