A search of a Lewiston apartment by police and agents with the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency (MDEA) last week resulted in two arrests the seizure of fentanyl, psilocybin mushrooms, methamphetamine and a firearm.
On Thursday, Oct. 10, officers from the Lewiston Police Department and MDEA agents executed a search warrant at 251 Blake St., apartment #39 in Lewiston.
During a search of the apartment, investigators seized 142 grams of fentanyl, five grams of psilocybin mushrooms (commonly known as “magic mushrooms”), two grams of methamphetamine and a pistol. Other evidence of drug trafficking was also discovered in the residence.
Arrested as a result of the search was 42-year-old Chad Fogg and 27-year-old Jospeh Moore, both of Lewiston.
Fogg was charged with unlawful trafficking of schedule drugs and violation of conditions of release. Police say Fogg was out on six separate conditions of release at the time of his arrest.
Moore was charged with aggravated trafficking of schedule drugs and possession of a firearm when prohibited.
Lewiston Police were assisted in their investigation by the MDEA task force and the Auburn Police Department’s Proactive Community Enforcement (PACE) Unit.