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U.S. Attorney’s Office in Maine marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month and highlights grant funding
April 14, 2026
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maine is marking Sexual Assault Awareness Month this April. Over $9 million in grant funding was awarded by federal agencies this year to organizations supporting victims across Maine.
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Kennebunkport man sentenced to 20 years for possessing child sexual abuse materials
April 14, 2026
A Kennebunkport man has been sentenced to two decades in prison for possessing child sexual abuse materials after pleading guilty last year. The sentencing includes restitution payments and additional time related to a previous conviction.
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Scarborough man pleads guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material
April 6, 2026
Robert E. Milholland Jr., from Scarborough, pleaded guilty in federal court to possessing child sexual abuse material following an investigation involving Homeland Security Investigations and Lewiston Police Department. He faces significant penalties upon sentencing as authorities continue efforts under Project Safe Childhood.
Read more →Mexican man sentenced in Maine for illegal reentry to the United States
March 26, 2026
A Mexican man received a one-year prison sentence in Portland for illegally reentering the United States after previous removals. The case involved cooperation between federal authorities and local law enforcement as part of Operation Take Back America.
Read more →New Hampshire man sentenced for illegal firearm possession in Maine
March 26, 2026
A New Hampshire man has been sentenced for illegally possessing a firearm as a felon following an incident at the Kittery Trading Post in Maine. Jonathan Grant received over one year in prison after pleading guilty last November. The case is part of Operation Take Back America.
Read more →Thomaston resident pleads guilty to assaulting Border Patrol agent in Maine
March 23, 2026
A Thomaston woman has pleaded guilty to assaulting a U.S. Border Patrol agent during an incident following a crash investigation in Washington, Maine. She faces significant penalties pending sentencing after her arrest by state police.
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Connecticut man charged with assaulting federal officer and failing to report arrival
March 16, 2026
A Connecticut man has been arrested after allegedly assaulting a federal officer at the U.S.-Canada border near Lubec, Maine. He faces charges related to both assault and failure to report his entry into the country. The FBI is investigating with support from Customs and Border Protection.
Read more →Portland man pleads guilty to firearms offenses in federal court
March 16, 2026
A Portland man has pleaded guilty to two firearms-related charges in federal court. Authorities say JeisseyKhamis made false statements during an attempted gun purchase and later possessed a stolen firearm. He faces significant prison time and fines at sentencing.
Read more →Department of Justice to return $470,735 to victims of cryptocurrency investment scheme
March 13, 2026
The Department of Justice will return nearly $471,000 in seized cryptocurrency funds to two Maine scam victims after an FBI investigation traced stolen assets linked to a fraudulent investment scheme. Officials urge vigilance against similar scams and encourage reporting suspected incidents.
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