By Guy Page
A joint police SWAT team raided a South Burlington hotel Thursday, Dec. 19 and arrested three Philadelphia, PA area men for fentanyl and cocaine trafficking.
The Vermont Drug Task Force (NWVDTF), in cooperation with the Vermont State Police, Tactical Services Unit, Vermont State Police, Williston Barracks, South Burlington Police Department, and the Burlington Police Department, conducted search warrants at 6:51 PM at the Anchorage Inn located at 108 Dorset Street. The raid was the culmination of a months’ long investigation into the distribution of fentanyl and cocaine base in the Chittenden County area.
The investigation consisted of several controlled purchases of illegal drugs and resulted in the seizure of fentanyl and cocaine base. Michael Rainey (34) of Bensalem, PA was charged with fentanyl trafficking and cocaine possession. Kenneth Wright (33) of Philadelphia, PA was charged with fentanyl trafficking and sale of cocaine. Rajib Ingram (36) of Philadelphia, PA was charged with two counts of cocaine sale and fentanyl trafficking.
Police have maintained for more than two years that Philadelphia-area drug dealers are responsible for a large influx of fentanyl into the Burlington area. The Anchorage is a former ‘homeless hotel’ and has a history of being a location for drug crime.
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