Taylor Andrews was among five arrested for trafficking heroin and cocaine; the others were three people from New York and Christopher King, of Swanville.
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Facing legal problems, head of farmers group for veterans steps down
Jerry Ireland, the controversial founder of United Farmer Veterans of Maine, said his problems were harming the organization’s progress.
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Candidate or not, a Maine veterans’ advocate raises red flags
Increasingly erratic behavior, charges of animal cruelty and other run-ins with the law have sparked concern about Swanville farmer Jerry Ireland, who may or may not be vying for a seat in the House.
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Farmer pleads not guilty to animal cruelty in pigs’ deaths
Police say Jerry Ireland killed and buried a dozen malnourished pigs before animal welfare agents could inspect them.
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Swanville farmer accused of shooting his pigs before planned state inspection
Officials suspect Jerry Ireland, the founder of United Farmer Veterans of Maine, killed the animals to hide evidence that they were emaciated from lack of food.