A man from Lewiston, identified as William Noddin, has admitted guilt in a U.S. District Court in Portland for unlawfully possessing a firearm. This incident occurred while he was under a domestic violence protective order, which prohibited him from possessing any firearms.
The court records reveal that deputies from the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call in December 2023 about a disabled vehicle located in New Gloucester. Upon arrival, they encountered Noddin, age 58, who informed them he had been operating the vehicle when it became stuck. He disclosed having two handguns in the trunk of his vehicle. At that moment, Noddin was under a domestic violence protective order, which banned him from having firearms.
The legal consequences Noddin faces include a potential imprisonment term of up to 15 years, a fine that could reach $250,000, and a maximum of three years of supervised release. Sentencing will occur after a presentence investigative report is completed by the U.S. Probation Office. The final sentence will be determined by a federal district court judge after considering guidelines and various legal factors.
This case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives along with the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office.
The prosecution of this case forms part of Operation Take Back America. This initiative, backed by the Department of Justice, aims to combat illegal immigration, eradicate criminal organizations and cartels, and protect communities from violent crime. It is a collaborative effort involved with multiple departmental resources, including the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces and Project Safe Neighborhoods.
