Bangor Police Search Ohio Street Home, Seize $750K in Drugs

The search of a home on Ohio Street in Bangor resulted in three arrests and the seizure of guns and a quarter million dollars worth of drugs.

Three Bangor Residents Were Charged After the Ohio Street Search

Bangor Police say three people are charged with aggravated drug trafficking in connection with this case:

• Brandon Bautista, 25, of Bangor
• Lacey Sockabasin, 28, of Bangor
• William Wright, 31, of Bangor

All three were taken to the Penobscot County Jail.

Bangor Police Seized Guns, Thousands in Cash, and a Huge Amount of Drugs

The charges stem from a months-long investigation into the suspected sale of drugs from an apartment located at 247 Ohio Street in Bangor. Police say that during this investigation undercover agents conducted controlled purchases of fentanyl from Brandon Bautista.

Get our free mobile app

Wednesday morning, Maine Drug Enforcement Agents assisted the Bangor Police and U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency in executing a search warrant at the Ohio Street residence. As a result of that search, over 10 pounds of methamphetamine, over 3.5 pounds of fentanyl, and over 2 pounds of cocaine were seized by law enforcement. Also taken into evidence were 3 handguns and over $120,000 in suspected drug proceeds. Officials say the estimated street value of the drugs is $750,000.

One of the Suspects in the Bangor Bust Was Out on Bail for Drug Charges

The charges against the trio were elevated to aggravated because of the home's proximity to the Hilltop Pre-School, which sits directly across the street from the house. Officials say that, at the time of his arrest, Wright was out on bail for aggravated trafficking of cocaine base and aggravated trafficking of fentanyl.

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