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United States of America v. Gage Barton
Date: 03-18-2025
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Judge: Nancy Torresen
Court: The United States District Court for the District of Maine (Cumberland County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Portland
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Description:
Biddeford Man Sentenced to 1 ½ Years in Prison for Cocaine Possession
Gage Barton, 26, was indicted for cocaine possession.
In September 2024, a Biddeford police officer responded to a call of a fight occurring at an apartment building. The officer encountered Barton walking away from the building. Barton was on probation for unlawful possession of cocaine and was also on bail conditions in the State of Maine District Court in York County. The officer searched Barton under his bail conditions. Barton was wearing a sling bag under his coat, and when the officer felt the bag, he discerned what he believed to be a weapon. When the officer looked inside the bag, he discovered a small digital scale and several clear plastic bags containing approximately 308 grams of cocaine.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) investigated the case with assistance from the Biddeford Police Department.
Portland, Maine criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possessing cocaine with intent to distribute.
Biddeford Man Sentenced to 1 ½ Years in Prison for Cocaine Possession
Gage Barton, 26, was indicted for cocaine possession.
In September 2024, a Biddeford police officer responded to a call of a fight occurring at an apartment building. The officer encountered Barton walking away from the building. Barton was on probation for unlawful possession of cocaine and was also on bail conditions in the State of Maine District Court in York County. The officer searched Barton under his bail conditions. Barton was wearing a sling bag under his coat, and when the officer felt the bag, he discerned what he believed to be a weapon. When the officer looked inside the bag, he discovered a small digital scale and several clear plastic bags containing approximately 308 grams of cocaine.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) investigated the case with assistance from the Biddeford Police Department.
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What was the outcome of United States of America v. Gage Barton?
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Which court heard United States of America v. Gage Barton?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the District of Maine (Cumberland County), ME. The presiding judge was Nancy Torresen.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Gage Barton?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Portland. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Portland, Maine Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Gage Barton decided?
This case was decided on March 18, 2025.