SOLON — Four people were arrested Thursday after police searched a Solon home connected with illicit drug trafficking.

Cory Miller Somerset County Sheriff’s Office photo

After a monthlong investigation the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office criminal division obtained a search warrant for the residence of Cory Miller, 37, who was out on bail for a previous drug bust at the same residence on Sept. 13. The search led to the arrests of Miller and three other individuals.

Devan Craig Somerset County Sheriff’s Office photo

A search of the residence by five detectives and three deputies found 400 grams of fentanyl, crack cocaine and crystal meth, a loaded 9 mm pistol and illicit drug documentation and paraphernalia. The seized drugs have a street value of around $40,000, according to a news release from Somerset County Sheriff Dale Lancaster.

Miller was arrested and charged with two counts of aggravated trafficking in scheduled drugs, unlawful trafficking in scheduled drugs and violation of conditions of release related to the Sept. 13 search and arrest. Also arrested were Devan Craig, 35, of Worcester, Massachusetts; Zahkari Bennett, 22, of Manhattan, New York; and Brittany Barton, 39, of Damariscotta.

Zahkari Bennett Somerset County Sheriff’s Office photo

Miller, Craig and Bennett were charged with multiple counts of aggravated trafficking of scheduled drugs. Craig was also charged with possession of an illegal firearm by a convicted felon. Barton was charged with possession of scheduled drugs and violation of conditions of release for an unrelated criminal charge. 

Brittany Barton Somerset County Sheriff’s Office photo

All four individuals are incarcerated at the Somerset County Jail. A court date is set for Feb. 25, 2025. Craig and Bennett are each being held on a $100,000 cash bail, while Miller and Barton are being held without bond.

More charges may be forthcoming after further review by the district attorney’s office, Lancaster said.

Editor’s note: The date of the arrests has been updated.