Shanna Pepin, 37, of Biddeford; Kelvin Rodgers, 35, of Biddeford; Ricardo Middleton, 26, of Kennebunk; and Roshawn Drane, 32, of Dedham, Massachusetts, were arrested at the Pepin’s and Roger’s apartment at 1 Wentworth St. and charged with aggravated trafficking in Schedule W Drugs, a Class A felony crime.
Maine Drug Enforcement Agency Commander Scott Pelletier said in a release Friday the arrests were made as part of an ongoing statewide effort focused on the distribution of crack cocaine.
Pelletier said agents assigned to MDEA’s York District Task Force made several undercover purchases of crack directly from Pepin and Rogers over the past three months as part of continuing investigations in the greater Biddeford area.
Police seized 23 grams of crack cocaine, with a street value of $2,500 during the raid on Thursday. Officers with the federal Drug Enforcement Agency, Biddeford Police Department, Maine State Police and South Portland Police K9 assisted in the seizure.
Rodgers’ young child was also present at the apartment during the arrests, and the Department of Health and Human Services was contacted.
Pelletier could not be reached for additional comment by press time Friday.
Bail for Pepin, Rodgers and Drane was initially set at $20,000 cash, and Middleton was held initially held without bail due to a previous bail violation, unrelated to Thursday’s arrest.
Following their court appearances on Friday, each was still at held at the county jail in Alfred at $50,000 bail, jail officials said Friday evening.
As past of their investigations, the MDEA is asking members of the public for information regarding this arrest or the illegal sale of drugs in Maine. They urge residents to contact the MDEA tip line at (800) 452-6457.
— Staff Writer Alan Bennett can be contacted at 282-1535, ext. 329 or [email protected].
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