Trafficking in Methamphetamine - Houlton

DATE: Thursday, April 30, 2015

STATE OF MAINE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
MAINE STATE POLICE

PRESS RELEASE
PREPARED BY: Trooper Chuck Michaud
CONTACT #: 532 - 5400

CASE #: SP15-034487
TROOPER: Eric Sucy
TROOP: F

INCIDENT DETAILS
DATE/TIME: 4/29/15 2100 Hours
LOCATION: Houlton
VIOLATION: Trafficking in Methamphetamine / Possession of Schedule Z Drugs / Illegal Possession of Hypodermic Apparatuses / Sale and Use of Drug Paraphernalia

ARRESTEE: Joshua Branscombe
AGE: 25
TOWN, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Oakfield, Maine

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 4/29/15 at approximately 9 PM Trooper Eric Sucy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Currier Road in Houlton. A subsequent search of the vehicle led to the discovery of various drugs, drug paraphernalia, and evidence of drug sales. 25 year old Joshua Branscombe of Oakfield, a passenger in the vehicle, was arrested and charged with the following:

1. Trafficking in Methamphetamine (Class B)
2. Possession of Schedule Z Drugs (Class E)
3. Illegal Possession of Hypodermic Apparatuses (Class D)
4. Sale and use of Drug Paraphernalia (Civil Violation)

COURT ACTION (Y/N): Yes
COURT DATE: July 21
COURT: Houlton
CUSTODY LOCATION: Aroostook County Jail