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Maine State Police arrest 2 fugitives from New Hampshire; both found hiding in closets

They are now charged as being fugitives from justice. They were transported to the York County Jail and will be extradited back to New Hampshire at a later date.
Credit: Maine State Police

LEBANON, Maine — Maine State Police arrested two wanted New Hampshire residents Thursday night at a home on Jim Grant Road in Lebanon, Maine.

Samantha Smith, 32, and Ryan Barbin, 36, are both from Rochester, NH. 

Smith held a warrant for possession of cocaine. Troopers were allowed into the Lebanon home and located Smith hiding in a closet in a bedroom.

Barbin held a warrant for violation of bail conditions and theft. He was found hiding in a closet in a different room.

Smith and Barbin are now charged as being fugitives from justice. They were transported to the York County Jail and will be extradited back to New Hampshire at a later date.

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