Traffic stop leads to crack/heroin bust September 10, 2018 by Jennifer Osborn on Cops & Courts, News Karen ManningHANCOCK COUNTY JAIL PHOTO ELLSWORTH — Hancock County Sheriff’s Deputy Travis Frost and police dog Finn helped the Maine State Police find crack cocaine and heroin during a traffic stop on Route 182 in Hancock Sept. 6. The Sheriff’s Office said troopers had suspected one of the car’s occupants had illegal drugs. “Finn alerted to the presence of illegal drugs on a female passenger in the vehicle,” police said. The drugs included 12 grams of crack cocaine and 8 grams of heroin. As a result, Trooper Dana Austin arrested Karen Manning, 51, of Cherryfield on charges of aggravated drug trafficking – heroin and unlawful drug trafficking – crack cocaine. Manning was transported to the Hancock County Jail, where police found additional drugs on her person, police said. Manning is free on bail. Frost and Finn were certified as a narcotics detection team two weeks ago. Bio Latest Posts Jennifer OsbornReporter and columnist at The Ellsworth AmericanNews Reporter Jennifer Osborn covers news and features on the Blue Hill Peninsula and Deer Isle-Stonington. She welcomes tips and story ideas. She also writes the Gone Shopping column. Email Jennifer with your suggestions at [email protected] or call 667-2576. Latest posts by Jennifer Osborn (see all) Sheriff makes another pitch for school resource officers - September 20, 2018 Gardener’s journey began at age 13 - September 20, 2018 Woman, 20, pleads to lesser charges in murder case - September 19, 2018
