U.S. District Court for the District of Maine
Recent News About U.S. District Court for the District of Maine
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A Lewiston man has pleaded guilty in Portland's U.S. District Court to distributing methamphetamine and heroin following an FBI investigation. The defendant faces at least ten years in prison with sentencing pending further review.
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A Guatemalan man has been sentenced to time served for illegally reentering the United States after previously being deported in 2014. The sentencing took place at U.S. District Court in Bangor following an investigation by U.S. Border Patrol agents.
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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.