The Maine Drug Enforcement operates three field divisions with multiple task force groups in each division thereby providing drug law enforcement throughout all of Maine’s sixteen counties. Each division is led by a task force commander. This framework addresses the upper and mid-level drug dealers that operate below the interest of the Federal law enforcement authorities that focus on international, interstate, and substantial violators, and the street level efforts that focus on the small dealers and those caught in possession.
Maine Drug Enforcement works closely with the Maine Attorney General’s Office in the development and prosecution of targeted drug cases in nine of Maine’s sixteen counties with the local District Attorney prosecuting Maine Drug Enforcement cases in the remaining counties.
Division 1
Division 1 is responsible for the southern and western counties of York, Cumberland, Androscoggin, Oxford, and Franklin. The area of responsibility covers approximately 6,900 square miles with a population of approximately 740,000 residents. Division 1 is staffed by one commander, three sergeants, 13 special agents, one administrative assistant, and three National Guard Counterdrug Program case support officers. The Evidence Manager also works out of this division.
Commander Kevin Cashman
Maine Drug Enforcement Agency - Division 1
45 Commerce Drive
Augusta, ME. 04333-0166
(207) 822-0370
York District Task Force
The task force, located in Kennebunk, is staffed by 5 full-time collocated members serving the citizens of York County. Full-time members included: 1 York County Sheriff’s Office Major, 1 Maine State Police Sergeant, 1 Kennebunk Police Department Officer, and 1 York Police Department Officer. A Biddeford Police Department Officer works on a case-by-case basis with this task force through the Resident Agent Program.
Cumberland District Task Force
The task force, located in Portland, is staffed by 5 full-time collocated members serving the citizens of Cumberland County. Full-time members included: 1 Portland Police Department Sergeant, 1 Gorham Police Department Officer, 1 Portland Police Department Officer, and 2 Westbrook Police Department Officers.
Western District Task Force
The task force, located in Lewiston, is staffed by 6 full-time collocated members serving the citizens of Androscoggin, Oxford, and Franklin Counties. Full-time members included: 1 Lewiston Police Department Sergeant, 1 Lisbon Police Department Officer, 1 Jay Police Department Officer, 1 Lewiston Police Department Officer, 1 Oxford County Sheriff’s Office Deputy, and 1 Maine State Police Detective.
Division 2
Division 2 is responsible for the central and mid-coast counties of Kennebec, Somerset, Knox, Waldo, Lincoln, and Sagadahoc. The area of responsibility covers approximately 8,111 square miles with a population of approximately 335,000 residents. Division 2 is staffed by one commander, two sergeants, 10 special agents, one administrative assistant, and two National Guard Counterdrug Program case support officers.
Commander Lowell Woodman
Maine Drug Enforcement Agency - Division 2
45 Commerce Drive
Augusta, ME. 04333-0166
(207) 624-8983
South Central District Task Force
The task force, located in Augusta, is staffed by 6 full-time collocated members serving the citizens of Kennebec and Somerset Counties. Full-time members included: 1 Rumford Sergeant, 1 Augusta Police Department Officer, 1 Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Office Deputy, 1 Skowhegan Police Department Officer, 1 Waterville Police Department Officer, and 1 Maine State Police Detective. An Augusta Police Department Detective and a Skowhegan Police Department Officer work on a case-by-case basis with this task force through the Resident Agent Program. A USDEA Agent also works out of this office.
Mid-Coast District Task Force
The task force, located in Thomaston, is staffed by 3 full-time collocated members serving the citizens of Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox, Waldo Counties, as well as a small portion of Cumberland County. Full-time members include: 1 Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Deputy, 1 Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office Deputy, and 1 Waldo County Sheriff’s Office Deputy.
Division 3
Division 3 is responsible for the northern and down east counties of Penobscot, Piscataquis, Hancock, Washington, and Aroostook. The area of responsibility covers approximately 20,368 square miles with a population of approximately 329,377 residents. Division 3 is staffed by one commander, three sergeants, 13 special agents, one administrative assistant, and three National Guard Counterdrug Program case support officers.
Commander Brandon Vafiades
Maine Drug Enforcement Agency - Division 3
45 Commerce Drive
Augusta, ME. 04333-0166
(207) 941-4737
North Central District Task Force
The task force, located in Hermon, is staffed by 8 full-time collocated members serving the citizens of Penobscot and Piscataquis Counties. Full-time members include: 1 Bangor Police Department Sergeant, 1 Bangor Police Department Officers, 1 Brewer Police Department Officer, 1 Hampden Police Department Officer, 2 Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office Deputies, 1 USDEA Agent, and 1 U.S. Department of Interior – Indian Affairs Special Agent. A Bangor Police Department Officer works on a case-by-case basis with this task force through the Resident Agent Program.
Downeast District Task Force
The task force office, located in Ellsworth, is staffed by 8 full-time collocated members serving the citizens of Hancock and Washington Counties. Full-time members include: 1 Bar Harbor Police Department Officer, 1 Hancock County Sheriff’s Office Deputy, 1 Ellsworth Police Department Officer, 1 U.S. Border Patrol Agent, 1 Maine State Police Detective, and 3 Washington County Sheriff’s Office Deputies.
Aroostook District Task Force
The task force office, located in Houlton, is staffed by 3 full-time collocated members serving the citizens of Aroostook County. Full-time members include: 1 Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office Supervisor, and 2 Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office Deputies.