Livermore Falls, Maine Drug Bust Nets 5 Arrests

3 New Yorkers and 2 people from Maine are facing charges in connection with a drug bust in Livermore Falls.

Maine Police Arrest 5 in Livermore Falls Drug Bust

The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency has identified the suspects:

• Tanya Hill, 38, of Livermore Falls, is charged with trafficking in Scheduled W drugs.
• Tajuan Washington, 18, of New York City, New York, is charged with trafficking in Scheduled W drugs.
• Tyquan Commsisso, 27, of New York City, New York, is charged with possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.
• Messiah Jones, 21, of New York City, New York, is charged with aggravated trafficking in Scheduled W drugs.
• Tammie Stone, 46, of LIvermore Falls, is charged with 4 active arrest warrants.

The suspects were taken to the Androscoggin County Jail.

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Maine Drug Agents Seize $12K in Drugs in Livemore Falls Investigation

These arrests were the result of an investigation into a drug trafficking organization in the Livermore Falls area. Community tips aided law enforcement in the identification of the main trafficking location.

On Thursday, December 4, a search warrant was granted for 8 Monroe Street in Livermore Falls.

Before searching the residence, a vehicle connected with the address was stopped by the police and searched. Agents located 102 grams of suspected cocaine in the vehicle and took Tanya Hill and Tajuan Washington into custody on charges of drug trafficking.

After that traffic stop, members of the Maine State Police Tactical Team joined MDEA agents in executing the search warrant.

Seized in that search were:

• 64 grams of cocaine.
• 143 grams of cocaine base (Crack).
• Handgun.

Officials say the estimated street value of the drugs seized is approximately $12,000.

This case remains under investigation and authorities anticipate more arrests.

Maine Drug Agents Ask for Tips on Illegal Drug Activity

If you or someone you know suffers from substance use disorder, 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. They can also text MDEA to TIP411 (847411), or call the MDEA tip-line at 1-800-452-6457.