Four people from Augusta face felony drug trafficking charges after a month-long investigation by the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency.
Agents say they targeted a residence on Rebecca Lane in Augusta for drug trafficking. They say the investigation included surveillance, and an undercover purchase of drugs from the residence.
Drug enforcement agents and Augusta Police raided the residence on Tuesday, where they say the suspects tried to conceal or destroy the drugs by flushing them down a toilet.
Agents say they opened the septic tank and recovered several baggies of cocaine. They say the search of the residence revealed 140 grams of cocaine, $5,150.00 in suspected drug proceeds, and a firearm.
The estimated street value of all the drugs captured is $14,000.
The following suspects were arrested:
- Javonne Davis, 33, of Augusta, for Aggravated Trafficking Schedule “W” Drugs
- Daniel Couto, 35, of Augusta, for Aggravated Trafficking Schedule “W” Drugs
- Peter Bathgate, 50, of Augusta, for Aggravated Trafficking Schedule “W” Drugs
- Bethany Olive, 39, of Augusta, for Aggravated Trafficking Schedule “W” Drugs
Bail was set for each person at $250,000 cash. They all faces charges of Aggravated Drug Trafficking Schedule “W” Drugs.
