24 Guns, Illegal Drugs Seized from Wiscasset, Maine Home

Wiscasset Police have charged two people in connection with the seizure of illegal drugs and guns.

Wiscasset, Maine Police Arrest 2 During a Drug Investigation at 2 Homes

Both suspects in this case face multiple charges.

Dustan Barnes, 37, of Wiscasset, is charged with:

• Possession of a firearm by a prohibited person
• Aggravated trafficking of scheduled drugs
• Unlawful trafficking in scheduled drugs
• 6 counts of unlawful possession of scheduled drugs.

Ronald Gonyou, 53, of Wiscasset is charged with:

• 2 counts of unlawful possession of scheduled drugs
• Unlawful furnishing of scheduled drugs.

Drugs seized in this investigation include cocaine, cocaine base, Adderall, Psilocybin, and Oxycodone.

Two Dozen Firearms Seized from a Wiscasset, Maine Home During a Drug Bust

These charges stem from the execution of a search warrant at two residences located at 263 Pooler Pit Road and 123 Lowelltown Road.

The Lowelltown Road search resulted in the seizure of evidence consistent with illegal drug trafficking and firearms violations.

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Items seized from this location include:

• Illegal drugs
• 24 firearms
• Cash
• Tools
• Firearm accessories

A subsequent search of the Pooler Pit Road locations resulted in the discovery of additional illegal drugs.

This case remains under investigation.

Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact Officer Barnes at 207-882-8202.

Anyone With Information About Ilegal Drug Sales is Encouraged to Contact Police

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.

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