3 Arrested in Milford Drug Bust

Police seized methamphetamine and a gun during the raid.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 12:33pm

Three people were arrested on Wednesday afternoon during a drug raid in Milford, Maine. Tonya Albano, 48, was charged with drug trafficking and violating her conditions of release, Adam Hesseltine, 40, was charged with aggravated drug trafficking, and Michael Lyons, 43, was arrested on an outstanding probation revocation warrant. Deputies executed a search warrant at a French Settlement Road residence and seized methamphetamine and a gun.

Why it matters

Drug trafficking and the presence of firearms in these types of raids are serious public safety concerns for the Milford community. This bust is part of ongoing efforts by local law enforcement to address the opioid crisis and reduce the availability of hard drugs like methamphetamine in the region.

The details

During the raid on the French Settlement Road residence, deputies seized methamphetamine and a gun. Albano, Hesseltine, and Lyons were all taken into custody and booked at the Penobscot County Jail in Bangor. The investigation into this incident is still ongoing.

  • The raid occurred around 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2, 2026.
  • Albano, Hesseltine, and Lyons remained in custody at the Penobscot County Jail as of Thursday morning.

The players

Tonya Albano

A 48-year-old resident of Milford who was charged with drug trafficking and violating her conditions of release.

Adam Hesseltine

A 40-year-old resident of Milford who was charged with aggravated drug trafficking.

Michael Lyons

A 43-year-old individual who was arrested on an outstanding probation revocation warrant.

Penobscot County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that executed the search warrant and made the arrests.

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What’s next

The investigation into this incident is ongoing, and additional charges or arrests may be forthcoming.

The takeaway

This drug bust in Milford is part of the ongoing efforts by local law enforcement to address the opioid crisis and reduce the availability of hard drugs like methamphetamine in the region, which pose serious public safety concerns for the community.