Man and Woman Arrested and Charged after Drugs Seized in Maine

A 29-year-old man was charged with drug possession and a 42-year-old woman was charged with aggravated drug trafficking in Dixmont.

Man and Woman Arrested on Drug Charges

Jesse Weeman from Dixmont and Ashley Wilber from Orrington were arrested Thursday and taken into custody.

Man had Warrants for Arrest on Prior Charges

Weeman was wanted and the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office had warrants for his arrest related to prior drug and gun charges in 2023 and 2024.

Suspects Sitting In Vehicle Outside Residence

Deputies went to a residence where Weeman was reported to be, and found him and Wilber sitting in a vehicle outside.

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Drugs Seized from Vehicle During Search

Meth and fentanyl were seized from the vehicle after a search with K9 Memphis.

Man Charged with Drug Possession and Warrants

Weeman is facing charges for Violation of Conditions of Release and Drug Possession. He was also charged with the outstanding warrants.

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Woman Charged with Aggravated Drug Trafficking

Wilber was charged with Aggravated Drug Trafficking and Violation of Probation.

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Transported to County Jail and Processed as Part of Active Investigation

They were both taken to the Penobscot County Jail and booked. The investigation remains open and ongoing.