BRIDGTON — A routine traffic stop led to a significant drug seizure when two women were arrested after initially failing to yield to police early Tuesday morning.
At approximately 12:38 a.m. on May 6, Bridgton Police Department Officer Johnson attempted to stop a gray Subaru Outback bearing a handwritten registration plate.
The vehicle failed to yield for nearly a mile before stopping on Willis Park Road.
Following a probable cause search, officers located and seized approximately 4 grams of fentanyl, 15.5 grams of methamphetamine, 14 grams of cocaine, along with drug paraphernalia, cash, and other items believed to be linked to drug trafficking activity.
Naiomi Viereck, 35, was charged with multiple counts of trafficking in scheduled drugs, refusing to submit to arrest, and providing a false name.
Linda Pepin, 44, was also arrested on an active failure-to-appear warrant.
Both women were transported to the Cumberland County Jail.
Bridgton Police Department was assisted by Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office and Maine State Police.
The investigation remains active and ongoing.
