Deputies arrested a Randolph man Saturday on drug trafficking charges after, investigators say, an accidental shooting prompted the search of a home. The 42-year-old man shot is being treated at Maine General Medical Center in Augusta for non-life-threatening injuries. After speaking with the victim, deputies say they executed a search warrant at the home of Eric Cooper on Belmont Avenue.Deputies say they found finding illegal narcotics and firearms.Officials report finding just over 15 grams of cocaine and over 5 grams of fentanyl.Cooper’s bail is set at $30,000. Merideth Prugh of Randolph was also summonsed for similar charges.Investigators say one person recovering in the hospital is expected to be OK.
Deputies arrested a Randolph man Saturday on drug trafficking charges after, investigators say, an accidental shooting prompted the search of a home.
The 42-year-old man shot is being treated at Maine General Medical Center in Augusta for non-life-threatening injuries.
After speaking with the victim, deputies say they executed a search warrant at the home of Eric Cooper on Belmont Avenue.
Deputies say they found finding illegal narcotics and firearms.
Officials report finding just over 15 grams of cocaine and over 5 grams of fentanyl.
Cooper’s bail is set at $30,000.
Merideth Prugh of Randolph was also summonsed for similar charges.
Investigators say one person recovering in the hospital is expected to be OK.
