Chrissie LaForge, Fentanyl and Cocaine Trafficking, Maine 2023

BANGOR, Maine: A devastating tale of fentanyl and cocaine trafficking has come to an end with the sentencing of a Connecticut woman in U.S. District Court in Bangor.

Chrissie LaForge, 43, was handed down 18 months imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release after pleading guilty on June 5, 2023. The harsh sentence serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of fentanyl and cocaine trafficking plaguing our communities.

According to court records, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation into the suspected trafficking of illegal narcotics out of a residence in Avon. Over the course of several months, law enforcement observed vehicles parked at the residence rented or owned by LaForge that stayed for short durations. The investigation produced evidence that a drug trafficking organization was operating out of the residence and that LaForge was renting vehicles in Connecticut for others to transport narcotics to the residence or was transporting them herself.

In July 2020, investigators executed a search warrant and found LaForge inside the residence and a vehicle she had rented in Connecticut in the driveway. Investigators seized approximately $1,200 in cash from LaForge’s pocket and found 44.9 grams of fentanyl and 12.65 grams of cocaine base in her purse. She admitted to investigators that she brought the drugs to the residence and planned to pick up between $5,000 and $6,000 in drug proceeds during this visit. Investigators also seized $8,863 in cash, digital scales with residue powder, baggies, straws, hypodermic needles, and other drug paraphernalia.

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, Maine Drug Enforcement Agency, and Franklin County Sheriff’s Office investigated this case, bringing the perpetrators to justice and serving as a warning to those involved in fentanyl and cocaine trafficking.

LaForge’s actions demonstrate the devastating consequences of fentanyl and cocaine trafficking on our communities. Her sentence serves as a reminder that law enforcement is committed to dismantling these organizations and holding those responsible accountable.

The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.

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