Man Charged with Drug and Illegal Gun Possession in Maine

A 24-year-old man was arrested Monday and charged with drug and gun possession following a traffic stop in Rockland.

Charged with Drug Possession and Illegal Gun Possession

Timothy Chickering was taken into custody and faces charges for Drug Possession, Illegal Possession of a Firearm  (possession by a user of controlled substances) and motor vehicle violations.

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Police Were Doing Traffic Enforcement at Several Nuisance Properties

The Rockland Police Department said officers were “conducting pro-active traffic enforcement in the area of several nuisance properties” when Chickering was pulled over.

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Man Had Concealed Gun and Drugs in the Vehicle

He was driving with a suspended license. Police saw him trying to conceal drug paraphernalia and also found he was carrying a concealed pistol on his person. Drugs were located in the vehicle and seized.

Suspect Arrested and Taken into Custody

Chickering was arrested and taken into custody to face charges.

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Ongoing Investigation

The investigation is active and remains open. Follow the Rockland Police Department on Facebook for the latest news and information.

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