OLD ORCHARD BEACH – A former Biddeford man was arrested on multiple warrants after an anonymous caller tipped off Old Orchard Beach police. 

On Tuesday, an anonymous caller told the Old Orchard Beach Police Department that Randy Monroe, 61, of Biddeford, was residing at 17 Cliff Ave. in Old Orchard Beach, and Monroe had several warrants for his arrest, according to a press release from the Old Orchard Beach police department.

After a brief investigation, police confirmed that Monroe had several warrants for his arrest: Class C domestic violence assault (Prior DV), Class B unlawful trafficking schedule drugs, Class B unlawful trafficking schedule drugs/probation revocation, Class C failing to report/probation revocation, and Class C failing to report/probation revocation, according to police.

Police say they found Monroe at 17 Cliff Ave. Monroe initially refused to leave the home to speak to officers, but a short time later he was taken into custody.

Monroe was found to be in possession of $17,589 cash. Police stated they also recovered a backpack belonging to Monroe which contained 207 grams of methamphetamine, 63 grams of fentanyl, 153.1 grams of crack cocaine, 228 Suboxone strips and a large assortment of prescription drugs.

 

Courtesy of Old Orchard Beach Police Department

In addition to the warrants, Monroe was charged with three counts of Class A Trafficking Scheduled drugs, more charges are expected pending further investigation.

Monroe is currently at York County Jail where he is being held without the opportunity to make bail, according to police.

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