RANGELEY — Three people face charges connected to selling heroin, after police seized drugs and money during search of a motel and a Main Street home.

The three, Tyler McFarland, 31, of Gray; Jami Driscoll, 23, of Auburn; and Michael Chandler, 33, of Philadelphia, were arrested Monday during an investigation into an alleged crack cocaine and heroin distribution ring in the area, according to Steve McCausland, spokesman for Maine Department of Public Safety.

Police found $8,200 in cash, 157 bags of heroin, 20 grams of crack cocaine, oxycodone pills and amphetamine capsules, he said.

Police obtained a search warrant for the home and motel, and they allege that Chandler delivered crack cocaine and heroin from Philadelphia to the area, according to McCausland.

All three are charged with trafficking in heroin, and additional charges are expected, he said.

McFarland is on probation after a conviction in 2007 for robbery, burglary and elevated aggravated assault when he attacked a man with a baseball bat while stealing drugs, McCausland said.

The suspects are being held at the Franklin County Jail and are scheduled to make their first court appearance Wednesday in Franklin County Superior Court.

Kaitlin Schroeder– 861-9252
kschroeder@mainetoday.com


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