MDEA Arrests Two Following Investigation in Central Maine

According to a press release from the Maine Department of Public Safety's Shannon Moss, after months of investigating suspected drug activity in the Pittsfield and Canaan area, agents with the South-Central Task Force have made two arrests.

On April 22, 2026, authorities secured an arrest warrant for 44-year-old Joshua Johnson of Canaan Road in Pittsfield.  They charged him with three counts of aggravated trafficking of Schedule W drugs, specifically fentanyl.  The charges stem from multiple undercover purchases conducted during the investigation.  Agents also obtained a search warrant for the residence.

At around 8:30 that evening, the Maine State Police Tactical Team executed both warrants. Johnson and 28-year-old Samantha Quimby were taken into custody without incident.

Quimby was wanted on outstanding warrants for theft, operating after suspension, and violating conditions of release.  Her bail was set at $1,500.

In addition to the new trafficking charges, Johnson also had active warrants for criminal trespass and violation of bail. Bail for the trafficking charges was set at $5,000 cash, with an additional $200 cash bail for the other charges.

Both Johnson and Quimby were taken to the Somerset County Jail, where they are being held pending their initial court appearances.

*NOTE - All suspects are considered innocent until being found guilty in a court of law