U.S. Attorney for the District of Maine
Recent News About U.S. Attorney for the District of Maine
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A New Sweden man has pleaded guilty in Bangor federal court to charges related to distributing and possessing child sexual abuse material following an investigation by multiple agencies. The case underscores continued efforts against online exploitation under Project Safe Childhood.
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Joseph Ebner from Presque Isle pleaded guilty in federal court to distributing and possessing child sexual abuse material on April 17 in Bangor. The case was investigated by several law enforcement agencies as part of Project Safe Childhood's efforts against online exploitation crimes.
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A Guatemalan national has pleaded guilty in Portland federal court for illegally reentering Maine after prior removal from the United States. The case follows an investigation by U.S. Border Patrol agents under Operation Take Back America.
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Kevin Rockwell from Kennebunkport has been sentenced to twenty years in prison for possessing child sexual abuse materials following an FBI investigation. He will also serve life on supervised release and pay restitution after pleading guilty last year.
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A Bowdoinham man has been sentenced in federal court for illegally possessing firearms after being convicted as a felon. Authorities recovered multiple pistols during an investigation at a local Walmart parking lot.
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The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maine announced its participation in Sexual Assault Awareness Month this April. Over $9 million in grants will support victim services across several organizations statewide.
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Robert E. Milholland, Jr., from Scarborough has pleaded guilty in federal court to possessing child sexual abuse material following an investigation involving Homeland Security Investigations and local police. He faces up to 20 years in prison with sentencing pending further review.
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A Thomaston woman has pleaded guilty to assaulting a U.S. Border Patrol agent during an incident following a car crash investigation last August in Washington, Maine. She faces significant prison time and fines pending sentencing.
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The Department of Justice will return nearly $471,000 in seized cryptocurrency assets to two Maine residents defrauded in an investment scam. Authorities warn that such schemes remain common and urge potential victims to report suspicious activity.
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A Connecticut man has been arrested after allegedly assaulting a federal officer at the U.S.-Canada border in Maine. Authorities say he failed to stop for inspection before being taken into custody following a struggle.
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Lynel Moultrie of South Portland pleaded guilty in federal court to distributing cocaine following an undercover operation by law enforcement agencies. He faces significant prison time and fines pending sentencing.
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A Gorham man has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for distributing and possessing child sexual abuse material. The case involved thousands of illicit images and followed an investigation by Homeland Security Investigations.
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A Portland man has pleaded guilty in Bangor federal court to two firearms-related charges involving false statements and possession of a stolen gun. Authorities say Jeissey Khamis could face significant prison time and fines when sentenced.
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A Salvadoran man has been sentenced in Bangor federal court for illegally reentering the United States after previous removals. Authorities say Helmer Osmin Gutierrez was identified during a traffic stop and has been held since October 2025.
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An Auburn resident has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Portland to filing a false tax return and interfering with the administration of federal tax laws.
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A woman from Bangor has admitted in federal court to participating in a conspiracy to commit bank fraud.
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A man from Hebron, Maine, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for distributing and possessing child pornography.
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A man from Blue Hill, Maine, has been sentenced to just over a year in prison for providing false information during the purchase of a firearm. U.S. District Judge John A. Woodcock, Jr. handed down the sentence to Caleb Rhine, 22, in U.S. District...
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A Topsham resident, Christopher Tucker, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Portland to failing to surrender for service of sentence.
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A Mexican national, Alfredo Gonzalez-Peleaz, was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Bangor for reentering the United States after a previous removal.