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Somerset County Man, Woman Accused of Drug Trafficking

Somerset County Man, Woman Accused of Drug Trafficking

Melissa Witham - Fairfield Police


A man and a woman from Fairfield are facing drug trafficking charges after police say they raided a home in the town over the weekend.

Police carried out a search warrant in connection with a drug investigation on Six Rod Road Saturday, which resulted in the arrest of 34-year-old Aubrey Danforth Jr. and 38-year-old Melissa Witham.

(Aubrey Danforth Jr. – Fairfield Police)

(Melissa Witham – Fairfield Police)

The pair was charged with aggravated trafficking in scheduled drugs.

Danforth was also charged with possession of a firearm by a prohibited person while Witham was also charged with violation of conditions of release.

They were taken to the Somerset County Jail where bail was set at $50,000 cash for Danforth. Witham is being held without bail.

Fairfield Police say because an investigation is still open, the drug type and weight are not being release at this time.

Officers say they were assisted on scene by the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office, Waterville, Maine, Police Department, Clinton Maine Police Department and Maine State Police.

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