02/21/2009
from the Kennebec Journal
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Wind project off Mass. meets strong resistance
Three bills seek tougher rules for petitioners
New rules for special education debated
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AUGUSTA: Cuts to French curriculum run into opposition
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Jennifer Dowling, 27, was arrested Monday and charged with drug trafficking and possession after Kennebec County sheriff detectives found Dowling's purse contained illegal prescription drugs and paraphernalia, Kenne-bec County Sheriff Ran-dall Liberty said.
Detectives searched Dowling's purse during a bail check of her roommate Monday, Liberty said, and arrested her on drug possession and trafficking charges.
She was released on $1,000 bail.
Dowling then was arrested again Tuesday, when detectives found more prescription drugs during a search of her car, Liberty said. She was charged with drug possession and released from the Kennebec County jail Thursday on $500 cash bail.
The combined value of the Oxycontin, Buspirone and Oxycodone seized during the arrests was approximately $2,500, Liberty said.
Dowling's purse contained 1,860 milligrams of Oxycontin, 15 milligrams of Buspirone and 30 milligrams of Oxycodone when she was arrested Monday, Liberty said. Detectives also found a used syringe, tie and drug-encrusted spoon that had been used for intravenous drug use, Liberty said.
Detectives searched Dowling's car on Tuesday when police noticed she was parked at the former Troops Variety Store in Pittston. Detectives found 480 milligrams of Oxycontin valued at nearly $500, Liberty said.
Liberty said evidence suggests that Dowling has a $1,000-per-day opiate addition.
"They either steal or deal," Liberty said. "In this case, it's through dealing pills to other addicts. The cycle continues to grow until either the user dies or is incarcerated."
Craig Crosby -- 623-3811, ext. 433
ccrosby@centralmaine.com
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