Maine State Police have arrested four individuals and seized several firearms following a traffic stop that led authorities to uncover stolen property, illegal drugs, and other weapons. The arrest of these individuals was the result of a major investigation that began with a tip-off and culminated in a search warrant execution.
Details of the Investigation and Arrests
The investigation centered around suspected criminal activities in Stockton Springs, leading to the arrests of:
- Nicholas Hart, 38, arrested for violation of bail conditions
- Brittany Saucier, 25, arrested for violation of bail conditions
- Tyler Damon, 33, arrested on a failure to appear arrest warrant
- Raymond Pomeroy Jr, 39, arrested for felony possession of a firearm by a prohibited person and violation of bail conditions
While Pomeroy was not present during the search at his residence, authorities seized several items from his home during the execution of the search warrant.
Traffic Stop Sparks Investigation
The investigation took a significant turn on Monday evening, January 13, 2025, when Maine State Police conducted a traffic stop on Cape Jellison Road, Stockton Springs. The stop followed multiple tips regarding illegal firearm activity and stolen goods. During the stop, police discovered 192 grams of an off-white powder and a large amount of drug paraphernalia. Officials are currently waiting for lab results to confirm whether the substance is illegal.
During this traffic stop, Hart and Saucier were arrested and taken into custody, setting off a chain of events that led to the search of their home.
Search of 27 Cross Lane Yields Guns, Stolen Property
Following the discovery of drugs in the vehicle, authorities obtained a search warrant for the residence at 27 Cross Lane, which police believed was being used by Hart and Saucier. The results were staggering: Police seized multiple firearms and a large amount of stolen property. Among the seized items were:
- A .22 revolver
- A .22 long rifle
- A .30-30 lever-action hunting rifle
- 2 muzzle loaders
- Stolen property valued at $3,000
The stolen property was recovered and returned to its rightful owner. Authorities confirmed that the firearms found in the house were not legally owned by Pomeroy, who had previously been prohibited from possessing weapons.
Arrests and Charges
As a result of the investigation, Hart and Saucier were arrested during the traffic stop and later transferred to local jails: Hart was transported to Two Bridges Jail while Saucier was sent to the Knox County Jail.
Meanwhile, Damon was arrested based on an outstanding failure to appear arrest warrant. Pomeroy had already been incarcerated at the time of the search but still faces serious charges related to firearms possession.
Ongoing Investigation
Authorities have stressed that the investigation is far from over. More arrests and charges may be forthcoming as police continue to probe into the case. Investigators are working hard to determine whether the seized drugs are linked to wider trafficking networks, and further action will be taken based on lab results.
The Maine State Police are asking anyone with further information to come forward as they continue to close in on this criminal group.
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