The Maine Drug Enforcement operates two field divisions with four task force groups in each division thereby providing drug law enforcement throughout all of Maine’s sixteen counties. Each division is led by a task force commander. This framework addresses the upper and mid-level drug dealers that operate below the interest of the Federal law enforcement authorities that focus on international, interstate, and substantial violators, and the street level efforts that focus on the small dealers and those caught in possession.
Maine Drug Enforcement works closely with the Maine Attorney General’s Office in the development and prosecution of targeted drug cases in nine of Maine’s sixteen counties with the local District Attorney prosecuting Maine Drug Enforcement cases in the remaining counties.
Division 1
Division 1 is responsible for the southern, western, and mid-coast counties of York, Cumberland, Androscoggin, Oxford, Franklin, Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox, and Waldo. The area of responsibility covers approximately 7,274 square miles with a population of approximately 714,000 residents. Division 1 is staffed by one commander, four sergeants, 25 special agents, one administrative assistant, and four National Guard Counterdrug Program case support officers.
Commander Scott Pelletier
Maine Drug Enforcement Agency - Division 1
45 Commerce Drive
Augusta, ME. 04333-0166
(207) 822-0370
York District Task Force
The task force, located in Kennebunk, is staffed by 6 full-time collocated members serve the citizens of York County. Full-time members included: 1 Buxton Police Department Sergeant, 1 Kennebunk Police Department Officers, ad 1 Sanford Police Department Officer. Three task force investigative agent vacancy exists.
Cumberland District Task Force
The task force, located in Portland, is staffed by 8 full-time collocated members serve the citizens of Cumberland County. Full-time members included: 1 Portland Police Department Lieutenant, 1 Gorham Police Department Officer, 1 Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office Deputy, 2 Portland Police Department Officers, 1 Scarborough Police Department Officer, 1 South Portland Police Department Officer, and 1 Westbrook Police Department Officer. A Portland Police Department Officer and Westbrook Police Department Officer work on a case-by-case basis with this task force through the Resident Agent Program.
Western District Task Force
The task force, located in Lewiston, is staffed by 6 full-time collocated members serve the citizens of Androscoggin, Oxford, and Franklin Counties. Full-time members included: 1 Lewiston Police Department Sergeant, 2 Auburn Police Department Officers, 1 Jay Police Department Officer, 1 Lewiston Police Department Officer, and 1 Oxford County Sheriff’s Office Deputy. A Maine State Police Detective and Norway Police Department Officer work on a case-by-case basis with this task force through the Resident Agent Program.
Mid-Coast District Task Force
The task force, located in Thomaston, is staffed by 5 full-time collocated members serve the citizens of Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox, and Waldo Counties. Full-time members included: 1 Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Deputy, 1 Belfast Police Department Officer1, 1 Knox County Sheriff’s Office Deputy, 1 Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office Deputy, and 1 Waldo County Sheriff’s Office Deputy. A Bath Police Department Officer and Brunswick Police Department Officer work on a case-by-case basis with this task force through the Resident Agent Program.
Division 2
Division 2 is responsible for the central, downeast, and northern counties of Kennebec, Somerset, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Hancock, Washington, and Aroostook. The area of responsibility covers approximately 27,279 square miles with a population of approximately 579,000 residents. Division 2 is staffed by one commander, four sergeants, 26 special agents, one administrative assistant, and four National Guard Counterdrug Program case support officers.
Commander Peter Arno
Maine Drug Enforcement Agency - Division 2
45 Commerce Drive
Augusta, ME. 04333-0166
(207) 941-4737
South Central District Task Force
The task force, located in Augusta, is staffed by 7 full-time collocated members serve the citizens of Kennebec and Somerset Counties. Full-time members included: 1 Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant, 1 Augusta Police Department Officer, 1 Fairfield Police Department Officer, 1 Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Office Deputy, 1 Skowhegan Police Department Officer, 1 Somerset County Sheriff’s Office Deputy, and 1 Waterville Police Department Officer. An Augusta Police Department Detective, Maine State Police Troop Detective, and Oakland Police Department Captain work on a case-by-case basis with this task force through the Resident Agent Program.
North Central District Task Force
The task force, located in Bangor, is staffed by 8 full-time collocated members serve the citizens of Penobscot and Piscataquis Counties. Full-time members included: 1 Bangor Police Department Sergeant, 1 Bangor Police Department Officers, 1 Brewer Police Department Officer, 1 Hampden Police Department Officer, 2 Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office Deputies, 1 Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Office Deputy, and 1 U.S. Department of Interior – Indian Affairs Special Agent. A Bangor Police Department Officer works on a case-by-case basis with this task force through the Resident Agent Program.
Downeast District Task Force
The task force office, located in Ellsworth, is staffed by 8 full-time collocated members serve the citizens of Hancock and Washington Counties. Full-time members included: 1 Hancock County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant, 1 Bar Harbor Police Department Officer, 2 Hancock County Sheriff’s Office Deputies, 1 Ellsworth Police Department Officer, 1 U.S. Border Patrol Agent, and 2 Washington County Sheriff’s Office Deputies. A U.S. Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent and Maine State Police Troop Detective work on a case-by-case basis with this task force through the Resident Agent Program.
Aroostook District Task Force
The task force office, located in Houlton, is staffed by 7 full-time collocated members serve the citizens of Aroostook County. Full-time members included: 1 Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant, 2 Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office Deputies, 1 Houlton Police Department Officer, 1 Presque Isle Police Department Officer, and 1 U.S. Border Patrol Agent.