Ellsworth, Maine Police Arrest 2 With Fentanyl and Crack Cocaine

Two people are facing charges after a drug investigation in an Ellsworth rental room.

Ellsworth, Maine Police Arrest 2 with Fentanyl and Crack Cocaine

Police have identified the suspects in this investigation:

• Darrell Thurston, 55, of Trenton
• Alyssa Powell, 35, identified as a transient.

Both suspects were in a room, rented by Powell, that was searched by the police.

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Ellsworth Police responded on Sunday to a report of suspicious activity taking place in and around a room in a local short-term rental facility.

Officers were able to make contact with Powell and her companion, Thurston. During this encounter, illicit drugs were recovered.

Ellsworth Police Charge Two Suspects With Drug Trafficking

Police then secured and executed a search warrant on the rental room.

Seized in that search were:

• 110 grams of suspected fentanyl powder
• 85+ grams of suspected cocaine base (crack cocaine)

Both suspects were taken into custody. Powell had been arrested on outstanding warrants and was additionally charged with trafficking in Schedule W drugs, aggravated trafficking in Schedule W drugs, and violation of conditions of release.

Thurston was arrested and charged with trafficking in Schedule W drugs and aggravated trafficking in Schedule W drugs.

This investigation is ongoing and more charges may be pending.

Maine's Drug Enforcement Agents Urge People to Report 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 text MDEA to TIP411 (847411), or call the MDEA tip-line at 1-800-452-6457.