Milo Woman is Facing Drug, Gun Charges After Bangor Traffic Stop

A Milo woman faces multiple charges after Bangor police found drugs and a gun in her vehicle.

Bangor Police Arrested a Milo Woman on Drug Charges

Jill HorneCarey, 45, of Milo was arrested in Bangor on Wednesday, March 20th when a traffic stop of a vehicle that she was in turned up illegal drugs.

HorneCarey Faces Drug and Firearm Charges After Alert From K9

Bangor Police Sergeant Jason McAmbley says officers stopped the car in a parking lot on 4th Street. During the traffic stop, police had K9 Raye do a walk-around of the vehicle. When Raye indicated the presence of illegal drugs, officers searched. Seized in that search were six separate packages of suspected heroin and fentanyl, as well as cash, and a loaded firearm.

HorneCarey is charged with:

Aggravated trafficking of scheduled drugs
Violating conditions of release
Possession of a firearm by a prohibited person

She was taken to the Penobscot County Jail.

Law Enforcement Welcomes Tips on Suspected Drug Activity

Anyone with information about the illegal sale of drugs in their community is urged to contact the Maine Drug Enforcement office closest to them. Information can also be reported by texting MDEA to TIP411 (847411) or by calling the MDEA tip line at 1-800-452-6457.

If you suffer 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.

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