Bangor, Maine
Three individuals have pleaded guilty to conspiring to distribute heroin, fentanyl, and crack in Central Maine. The case, investigated by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency, and the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Department, with assistance provided by the Augusta, Maine Police Department, highlights the ongoing opioid epidemic.
According to court records, between June 2015 and March 2017, Melina Snead, a/k/a “Lady,” 24, of Rochester, New York, Jeffrey Johnson, 57, of Gardiner, Maine, and Nicole Truman, a/k/a “Coley,” 32, of Augusta, Maine, conspired with others to acquire heroin, fentanyl, and crack in Rochester and transport it to Central Maine for distribution.
Snead sold the drugs in Central Maine, while Johnson allowed Rochester conspirators to sell drugs from his residence and assisted in distributing, storing, and transporting the drugs. Truman transported drugs from storage to residences for distribution.
The defendants face up to 20 years in prison term, a $1,000,000 fine, and between three years and life on supervised release.
U.S. Attorney Halsey B. Frank announced the guilty pleas, which were part of the Department of Justice’s Strategy to Combat the Opioid Epidemic. The case serves as a reminder of the gravity of the opioid crisis and the efforts being made to combat it.
The guilty pleas mark a significant step in the ongoing efforts to combat the opioid epidemic in Maine. The case highlights the importance of collaboration between law enforcement agencies and the need for continued support in addressing the crisis.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency, and the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Department are continuing their efforts to investigate and prosecute individuals involved in the distribution of illicit substances.
Mandatory Facts:
- Defendant/Respondent Real Full Name: Melina Snead
- Criminal Charges: Conspiracy to distribute heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine base (crack)
- City and State: Bangor, Maine
- Exact Date: June 2015 to March 2017
- Sentence or Outcome: Up to 20 years in prison term, a $1,000,000 fine, and between three years and life on supervised release
Key Facts
- State: Maine
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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