Bradley man arrested on drug charges after Brewer traffic stop
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Published: Feb. 27, 2023 at 11:52 AM EST|Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 11:57 AM EST
BREWER, Maine (WABI) - A Bradley man is facing drug charges after a traffic stop in Brewer Saturday.
According to Brewer Police, a car driven by 37-year-old Matthew Bechard was stopped for a defective headlight.
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During the stop, the officer said he saw drug paraphernalia in the car which led to a search.
Police say they found a significant amount of drugs including methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine.
Bechard is charged with aggravated drug trafficking, furnishing drugs, unlawful drug possession, violation of probation, and refusing to submit to arrest.
He was taken to the Penobscot County Jail.
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