Six people arrested after drug trafficking investigation in Maine

Six people were arrested on multiple drug charges after two search warrants were executed simultaneously at residences in Beech Hill, Rockland.

Six people arrested after drug trafficking investigation

The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency said the arrests came after several months of investigation into illegal drug trafficking in the area.

Secret drug purchases

Officers have made undercover purchases of illegal narcotics from residences over the past several months.

Fentanyl, crack cocaine, shotguns, rifles seized and dog removed

During the searches, 60 grams of fentanyl, 8 grams of cocaine base, four handguns, three shotguns and seven rifles were seized. A loaded AK 47 has reportedly been transformed into a fully automatic firearm. Officers also removed a St. Bernard from one of the residences due to the animal's living conditions and neglect.

Six people arrested

• Eldon Bennett, 41, of Rockport, for aggravated drug trafficking and outstanding arrest warrants. Bail was set at $10,000.
• Holly Beaupre, 40, of Rockport, charged with unlawful possession of drugs. Beaupre was held without bail.
• Sean Oesterlin, 33, of Rockport, was arrested for aggravated drug trafficking. Bail was set at $10,000 unsecured cash.
• Lawrence Wotton-Thayer, 37, of Waldoboro, was arrested for unlawful possession of a firearm by a prohibited person and an outstanding arrest warrant. Bail was set at $1,000 cash.
• Luis Cheveres-Rivera, 38, of Elizabeth, New Jersey, was arrested on one count of aggravated drug trafficking. Bail was set at $10,000 cash.
• Randy Lohones, 32, of Dorchester, Massachusetts, was arrested for unlawful possession of a firearm by a prohibited person and an outstanding arrest warrant. Lohones was held without bail.

Law enforcement and first responders

The Camden/Rockport Police Department, Rockland Police Department, Knox County Sheriff's Office, and Rockport Fire Department assisted the MDEA with this investigation.