Man Sentenced to Three Years for Drug Possession in Maine

A 21-year-old man was sentenced to three years in prison for drug possession in Maine.

Charged with Possessing Fentanyl with Intent to Distribute

Dewar Francisco Beriguete-Hernandez from the Dominican Republic was charged with possessing fentanyl with intent to distribute.

Convicted after a Two Day Jury Trial

His conviction came on October 24, 2025 following a two day trial.

Found Guilty of Possessing a Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute

The jury found him guilty of the charges of possessing controlled substances with intent to distribute.

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Man was Part of a Large Drug Trafficking Organization

“Beriguete-Hernandez was part of a drug trafficking organization that delivered fentanyl from Massachusetts to customers in Maine,” according to the United States Attorney’s Office.

Police Seized a Substance Containing Fentanyl During Arrest

Police seized close to 196 grams of a substance containing fentanyl during his arrest in Kittery in April, 2024.

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Suspect was Acquitted of a Separate Charge for Distributing Drugs in Maine

He was acquitted of a separate count charging him with distributing controlled substances, said court records.

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Drug Enforcement Agency and Local Police Investigated the Narcotics Case

Assisting the United States Drug Enforcement Agency was the Kittery Police Department.