WINDHAM — The Windham Police Department executed a high-risk search warrant at 30 Snowy Ridge Road on Sept. 23, arresting seven individuals in connection with a months-long investigation into suspected drug trafficking, prostitution, human trafficking and other criminal activities.
The operation began at approximately 6:30 a.m. with support from the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department and the Cumberland County Regional Emergency Services Unit.
Daniel Yates, 34, of Windham was arrested on criminal arrest warrants, refusing to submit to detention and creating a police standoff.
Trista Townsend, 36, of Limington was charged with refusing to submit to detention, VCR and creating a police standoff.
Ciara Rose, 33, listed as transient, faces charges of refusing to submit to detention, VCR and creating a police standoff.
Brandi Hamm, 34, of Windham was arrested for refusing to submit to detention and creating a police standoff.
Luke Boyle, 31, of Portland was charged with criminal arrest warrants, refusing to submit to detention and creating a police standoff.
Michael Morehead, 47, of Gorham faces charges of probation violation, refusing to submit to detention and creating a police standoff.
Justin Ramsey, 32, of Otisfield was arrested on criminal arrest warrants, refusing to submit to detention and creating a police standoff.
The investigation remains active and additional charges are expected for those arrested as well as other individuals connected to the case.
Snowy Ridge Road was temporarily closed during the operation to ensure the safety of nearby residents.
