Brewer Police Arrest Woman on Drug and Gun Possession Charges

BREWER — Officers with the Brewer Police Department apprehended a 22-year-old woman at a local hotel on May 23 on several charges, including drug trafficking and possession of a stolen firearm.

The investigation, led by Officer Mikayla Rose, identified the suspect as Shanika Littlefield, a transient with three active arrest warrants.

His charges included aggravated trafficking in scheduled drugs, unlawful possession of methamphetamine, violation of conditions of release and criminal forfeiture of property.

Additionally, Littlefield was subject to two sets of bail conditions prohibiting any criminal conduct.

After learning that Littlefield was suspected of being at the Vacationland Inn with a gun and involved in drug dealing, Brewer police officers and Penobscot County sheriff's deputies coordinated to arrest six people outside of the hotel.

Among those arrested was Littlefield, who was found in possession of a stolen firearm as well as quantities of fentanyl and cocaine base.

A search warrant executed for Littlefield's hotel room led to the seizure of further evidence.

The seriousness of the charges against Littlefield was increased due to the large quantity of drugs found, the inn's proximity to a drug-free safe zone, and the possession of a firearm.

Littlefield was transported to the Penobscot County Jail and charged with Aggravated Trafficking in Scheduled Drugs (Class A), a charge intensified by the aforementioned factors.

Officer Rose also charged her with violating her conditions of release.

More information may be released as the investigation continues.