U.S. Attorney for the District of Maine
Recent News About U.S. Attorney for the District of Maine
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A Dominican national has been sentenced to three years in prison for fentanyl possession with intent to distribute following his conviction last year. The case involved trafficking operations between Massachusetts and Maine and was investigated by federal authorities.
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Lawrence Okeyo of South Portland has been sentenced to two years in prison after being found guilty of preparing false tax returns for others and himself. The conviction followed evidence he fabricated deductions on behalf of clients who did not qualify under IRS rules.
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A Florida man has been sentenced for bank fraud and identity theft committed across southern Maine. The case involved forging checks using stolen identities from vehicle break-ins. Authorities highlighted collaboration between multiple law enforcement agencies.
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A UK citizen has pleaded guilty in Bangor federal court for entering Maine illegally on foot with three others near Quebec’s border last month. He faces possible jail time or fines pending sentencing after investigation.
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Cody Smith has pleaded guilty in Bangor federal court after stealing handguns from a Waterville pawn shop last year. Surveillance footage captured his actions before he posted videos online showing off some of the weapons. Authorities say sentencing will follow an investigative report.
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A Cornish man has pleaded guilty in Portland's U.S. District Court for sending an interstate threat via social media. He faces up to five years imprisonment after making racially charged statements online targeting another user.
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A United Kingdom citizen has been sentenced in Bangor federal court after pleading guilty to entering Maine illegally earlier this month with three others near Saint Zacharie port of entry. He will be handed over to immigration authorities following time served.
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The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Maine marks National Crime Victims' Rights Week this April by highlighting its commitment to supporting crime victims alongside prosecution efforts. U.S. Attorney Andrew B. Benson says recognizing victim needs remains central alongside enforcing federal laws.
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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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Brent Ouellette, formerly from Lewiston, received an 18-month prison sentence for cyberstalking after pleading guilty last year. The case was investigated by the FBI and prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney for Maine's office.
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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.