6 Suspects Charged With Drug Trafficking In Washington County

An investigation into drug trafficking in Washington County resulted in six arrests, including two people from the Dominican Republic.

Two Search Warrants in Addison Resulted in Six Arrests

The six people facing charges in this investigation include:

• Adrian Batson, 60, is charged with unlawful trafficking of fentanyl. Bail was set at $50,000 cash.
• Juancel Ledesma Pujols, 20, of Dominican Republic, is charged with aggravated trafficking of fentanyl. The charge was aggravated due to the possession of a firearm in the furtherance of the offense. Bail was set at $50,000 cash.
• Dioverys Roberto De La Rose-Castillo, 26, of Dominican Republic, is charged with aggravated trafficking of fentanyl. The charge was aggravated due to the possession of a firearm in the furtherance of the offense. Bail was set at $50,000 cash.
• Bret Burke, 55, of Addison, is charged with unlawful trafficking of fentanyl. Bail was set at $60,000 cash.
• Michelle Wright, 49, of Addison, is charged with aggravated trafficking of schedule W drugs. The charge was aggravated as the result of prior drug trafficking convictions. Bail was set at $50,000 cash.
• Yiraldis De Los Santos Valenzuela, 28, of Dorchester, Massachusetts, is charged with aggravated trafficking of fentanyl. The charge was aggravated due to the possession of a firearm in the furtherance of the offense. Bail is set at $50,000 cash.

All six people were taken to the Washington County Jail.

Maine Drug Agents Say 2 Suspects From the Dominican Republic Tried to Flee

The charges stem from an investigation into the illegal sale of drugs in Washington County. Two search warrants were simultaneously executed early Wednesday morning at 369 and 870 East Side Road in Addison. The investigation had included undercover purchases of fentanyl and cocaine base (crack) from both residences. Maine Department of Public Safety Spokesperson Shannon Moss says that while agents executed the warrant at 369 East Side Road, both Pujols and De La Rosa Castillo tried to flee the scene before being quickly apprehended by members of the Maine State Police Tactical Team.

As a result of the searches, officials seized:

• Over 150 grams of fentanyl
• Over 20 grams of cocaine base
• 3 handguns
• Over $10,000 in suspected drug proceeds

Officials say the approximate retail value of the seized drugs is $22,000.

MDEA Agents Hope to Hear From Anyone With Info About Illegal Drug Activity

If you or someone you know suffers from substance use disorder, you're encouraged to call 211 or text your zip code to 898-211 for a list of resources available in your area.

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). They can also call the MDEA tip line at 1-800-452-6457.