Six people have been arrested in Augusta in connection with the sale of heroin and crack cocaine from two Augusta homes.

According to Maine Department of Public Safety Spokesman Steve McCausland, the drugs were purchased by undercover drug agents and the investigation has been ongoing for several months.

Late Friday afternoon (Feb. 20), Maine Drug Enforcement agents, Augusta and State Police, the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office and the US Drug Enforcement Administration searched two homes on Mayflower Rd and Second Avenue. Approximately 14 grams of crack cocaine and 1.5 grams of heroin, along with other evidence of drug trafficking was seized during the searches.

McCausland said the following people are facing charges:

  1. Rahiem Brent- 31, from New York, NY; charged with Class “A” Aggravated Trafficking in Schedule W drugs. This charge was aggravated due to a prior drug felony conviction. Bail was set at $50,000 cash
  2. Kathy Tupper- 50, of Augusta; charged with Class “A” Aggravated Trafficking in Schedule W drugs. This charge was aggravated due to a prior drug felony. Bail was set at $10,000 cash
  3. Eric Anderson- 44, of Augusta; charged with Class B Trafficking in Schedule W drugs. (no bail set)
  4. Nancy Rodriques- 18, of Augusta.; Class B Trafficking in Schedule W drugs. Bail set at $5000.
  5. Dominique Kirk- 27, of Augusta.; Charged with Violations of Conditions of Release (no bail)
  6. Josh Carey- 41, of Augusta. Violation of Probation (no bail)

The investigation is continuing and more arrests are likely, McCausland said.

If you have information about drug trafficking, contact your local police department or the Maine Drug Enforcement located nearest to you or by calling the MDEA tip line at 1-800-452-6457.

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