Failed to delete memorial. The other 10 who were indicted Nov. 9 were former Rangeley Selectman David Burgess of Rangeley; Ryan Nezol of Farmington; Lucas Sirois father, Robert Sirois of Farmington; former Franklin County Sheriffs deputies Derrick Doucette of Jay and Bradley Scovil of Rangeley; Lucas Sirois estranged wife, Alisa Sirois, of Kingfield; Brandon Dagnese, 27 of Scarborough; tax preparer Kenneth Allen of Farmington; former Oxford County Sheriffs Deputy James McLamb of Auburn; and former Wilton police officer Kevin Lemay of Farmington. The attorney for Lucas Sirois, accused of being a leader of the conspiracy, has asked for a probable cause hearing to be held the week of Nov. 15. Sirois allegedly structured his operations to appear as though they complied with Maines medical marijuana regime while he regularly sold bulk marijuana on the illicit market, including more than $1 million worth of marijuana for out-of-state distribution between 2018 and 2019 through codefendant Brandon Dagnese, 27, of Scarborough, a convicted felon who is ineligible to hold a care giver card in Maine, according to a U.S. Attorneys Office release. Letters submitted by BDN readers are verified by BDN Opinion Page staff. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. FARMINGTON An attorney for a local man accused of being a leader in an illegal marijuana grow and distribution and money laundering operation said it is indisputable that his client ran a legal licensed cannabis distribution business. Eventually, Sirois hopes the centers would house offices for health professionals, such as pain specialists and massage therapists. //]]> He faces up to life in prison and a $10 million fine. They include several police officers, and Franklin County Assistant District Attorney Kayla Alves. 1956(h)), Count Three: Conspiracy to Commit Honest Services Fraud (18 U.S.C. In my opinion, I think theyre trying to make an example because of his efforts in pushing for medical marijuana laws as well as recreational use of marijuana. It looks like you do not have any active subscriptions. A larger building, where Narrow Gauge Distributors is located at 374 High St., is listed on the application as owned by Sandy River Properties LLC. He also thinks it would be an unpopular decision. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Try again later. If the page does not reload within 5 seconds, please refresh the page. Join Facebook to connect with Luke Sirois and others you may know. To get one, go to the subscriptions page. Verify and try again. Thats not what Maine people want to see, he said. The medicine costs from $180 and $285 per ounce, he said. Members of the conspiracy cultivated and sold marijuana in violation of Maines medical marijuana laws, selling bulk marijuana illicitly to individuals who were not registered as caregivers, and for distribution outside of the state of Maine. The U.S. Attorney Generals Office is attempting to enforce a 10 year mandatory minimum federal criminal statute under the Controlled Substances Act on the possession and distribution of marijuana notwithstanding the changed legal landscape. Lucas Sirois, 41, who prosecutors allege to have been the leader of a broad criminal enterprise, appeared by videoconference in U.S. District Court in Bangor where he pleaded not guilty to charges of maintaining drug-involved premises against Lakemont LLC, Sandy River Properties LLC and Spruce Valley LLC. Lucas Sirois exits the Margaret Chase Smith Federal Building in Bangor after his first court appearance on charges related to an alleged conspiracy to use medical marijuana grow houses in western Maine to illegally sell $13 million of the drug in and out of Maine. Prosecutors allege in court documents there was a conspiracy to cultivate and sell marijuana in violation of Maines medical marijuana laws, selling bulk marijuana illicitly to people who were not registered as caregivers, and for distribution outside of the state. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records. Sirois has been under the care of Dr. Dustin Sulak of Falmouth for over 10 years. The charges and allegations contained in the criminal complaint are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty. Telephone: (207) 945-0373 The article stated that, "Both businesses are linked to Luke Sirois of Rangeley, who is the registered agent for Narrow Gauge Distributors in documents filed with the Maine secretary of state. The condition explicitly excludes the use of marijuana even with a prescription, according to a federal court document. Please note the display name will appear on screen when you participate. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. In the end, however, a lot of applicants efforts will be all for naught. Several law enforcement officials, a former selectman from the town of Rangeley, and an assistant district attorney are also implicated. In court documents and public statements, they say that the conspiracy was aided by a range of local and law enforcement officials. According to prosecutors, members of the operation grew and sold marijuana to customers outside of Maine's legalized medical cannabis caregiver system, including to buyers out of state. Fax: (207) 945-0319 ALL OF THOSE CHARGED IN THIS FEDERAL CASE WILL GO BEFORE A JUDGE IN BANG. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Learn more. THE NARROW GAUGE MARIJUANA PROCESSING FACILITY IS STILL UP AND RUNNING - IT'S RIGHT NEXT THE FARMINGN TO FAIR GROUNDS.. There was a problem getting your location. Instead, Maine is landfilling more than ever. He will be sentenced after the completion of a presentence investigation report by the U.S. Prosecutors called Cousineau the "primary financier" of an illegal marijuana cultivation facility in Farmington. The other defendants in the case appeared in federal court on Thursday. Twelve people have been indicted as members of the alleged conspiracy. Applications are due to the state by June 25, and the Department of Health and Human Services will announce its selections July 9. Sign in or Subscribe 846), Dependent on quantity of marijuana reasonably foreseeable to each individual defendant, Count Two: Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering (18 U.S.C. Lucas Sirois is also charged with tax evasion and Allen is charged with tax fraud. Man aims to oversee half of pot operations, Over a century since launching its famed boots, L.L.Bean sued over a waterproof claim, Before rescue, missing Midcoast women were stuck in car for days in sub-zero temps, National Park Service investigates vandalism at Acadia National Park, Influx of asylum seekers pushing Portland to brink of its ability to serve those in need, Man accused of killing woman in Portland was known to her family. The $15,000 application fee . A chart containing the names, charges, and maximum penalties for the defendants charged in the criminal complaint is set forth below. Then-Franklin County Assistant District Attorney Kayla Alves of Farmington, who was not indicted but was charged, has pleaded guilty and is awaiting sentencing. TTY: (207) 780-3060, Bangor: Luke Sirois. Lemay, whose attorney was not available for comment, is out on administrative leave pending the investigation, Wilton police Chief Heidi Wilcox said in an email Thursday. The allegations note allegations against Luke and his partners were filed by the federal government on what I think is really a state issue. Lucas Sirois, Burgess and Allen are charged with conspiracy to defraud the U.S. and impede and impair. Investigators said Sirois paid the local selectman thousands of dollars each week to manage his marijuana business. Login. . (18 U.S.C. Have a question about Government Services? . He and co-conspirators took in more than $13 million over six years through the illicit sale of marijuana, according to the complaint. Lucas Sirois, Scovil, Doucette and Burgess are also charged with bank fraud. We have asked for a probable cause hearing for the week of Nov. 15, he wrote. According to the criminal complaint, Lucas Sirois, 41, of Farmington, was the leader of the criminal organization. 1349), Count Five: Bank Fraud (18 U.S.C. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Sirois advocated for legalization of marijuana and unsuccessfully applied for three dispensary licenses at the outset of the medical program in 2010. A dozen people, including law enforcement officers and elected officials, are facing federal charges connected to an alleged marijuana distribution and money laundering operation in Maine. Sign up to get the breaking news, weather and traffic updates you need delivered to your inbox. A Farmington contractor hopes to open four of the eight dispensaries allowed to provide medical marijuana in Maine. The government also cherry picked comments gained through wire-tapping out of context, Parlatore said. Federal prosecutors declined a request for an interview about the case on Thursday. There was an error deleting this problem. Only subscribers are eligible to post comments. The property at 407 Wilton Road, where The Homegrown Connection is located, is owned by Robert Sirois. The arraignment of the businesses comes on the heels ofhearings Thursday for nearly a dozen co-defendants including an elected town official, three former sheriffs deputies and a police officer in a case that alleges illegal marijuana growing and trafficking as well as a money laundering scheme in what prosecutors said was a wide-ranging conspiracy that grossed more than $13 million over six years. Facebook gives people the power to. On Friday, he told U.S. District Court Magistrate Judge John. See Offers. His formative years were spent in Jaffrey where he had attended Jaffrey schools. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Luke Sirois is 41 years old and was born on 07/05/1981. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Scan property records for mailing address. The crop would be cultivated in an adjacent greenhouse, and a garden store would sell tools and seeds for patients and caregivers to grow their own. $40k AVERAGE INCOME Our wealth data indicates income average is $40k. C. Nivison that he is half-owner of the three businesses charged in the indictment. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Login. You can share 5 more gift articles this month. ACCORDING TO THE US ATTORNEYS OFFICE THIS ALLEGED ILLEGAL OPERATN IO BROUGHT IN MORE $13 MILLION DOLLARS OVER SIX YEARS. But Turndorf said that it's "extremely early in the process" and that McLamb "should not be judged based on a single-sided allegation. I think they came out enthused, Lee said about the groups reaction to meeting with the Poland Planning Board. 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Nov. 19, 2021 -- Eleven defendants pleaded not guilty Thursday in a federal case out of Maine, which the whole U.S. cannabis industry ought to be watching. ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. According to court records, Joshua Jerrell,27, conspired to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute methamphetamine, a substance containing methamphetamine and fentanyl. Lucas Sirois of Farmington, who prosecutors allege is the head of an illegal marijuana growing and distribution organization, represented in court Friday three related businesses that were indicted. based on information from your browser. Sirois has derived great benefit from the analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and to antispasmodic properties or medical cannabis.. The federal court rules provide 30 days from the issuance of a summons for a case be considered for indictment by a federal grand jury, Assistant U.S. Attorney David Joyce said. Bangor, ME 04401, Portland: Luke Sirois has been portrayed as guilty without even the opportunity to provide his side of the story. According to Cobb, theres more than one group planning to apply to run all eight dispensaries, though she declined to identify them. If he does not appear in court in the future he has agreed to forfeit vehicles listed in a pretrial services report not available to the public, according to federal court documents. Success. 371), Count Thirteen: Tax Evasion (26 U.S.C. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Maine news, sports, politics, election results, and obituaries. Create one. Nichols said his office was made aware of the investigation in the summer of 2020 and fully cooperated with federal authorities. Lucas Sirois is facing six charges, including conspiracy to distribute drugs, money laundering and bank fraud. Also as alleged in the criminal complaint: In addition to the criminal complaint, a civil complaint was unsealed today in federal court, seeking the forfeiture of 12 real properties involved in the facilitation of illegal marijuana trafficking and/or purchased with illegal drug proceeds. When you've submitted your account email, we will send an email with a reset code. But, even in that district, hes not a shoo-in. Please wait for the page to reload. His biography on the website of cannabis. They also accuse him of tax evasion and conspiring to commit money laundering and bank fraud, among other charges. Americans quit their jobs at record numbers for 2nd month in a row, Letter: Support Build Back Better bill and help reduce tobacco use, This 151-year-old Maine resortjust got 4 stars from Forbes Travel Guide, 200 new jobs slated for Bangor after investment from green energy firm, Angus Kings Social Security proposal puts him to Susan Collins right. A criminal complaint filed for Sirois stated that investigators learned about the operation after one of Sirois' employees blew the whistle after Sirois fired him for saying that the pot operation was illegal.According to investigators, Sirois bribed Franklin County Sheriffs Deputies Bradley Scovil and Derrick Doucette to provide confidential information about the ongoing federal probe into the conspiracy. Alves attorney, Walter McKee of McKee Law in Augusta, defended his client in an email. Create one. Address-218 Fairbanks Rd. LUKE SIROIS Phone: (207) 778-9203 497 Federal Row, Farmington, Franklin County, ME-4938 Cellular: No mobile line available Edit / Delete Person *Reflects database record as of Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Sirois pleaded guilty in June 2010 to trafficking and cultivation and was sentenced to five years with all but nine months and a day suspended on both charges, which were served concurrently. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. window.__mirage2 = {petok:"lEDVO0pNmp6kd5I1S2L6mi1UiPojrplPYKfvuSOGsM0-1800-0"}; He worked with. Sign up and get the top stories to begin the day delivered to your inbox at 5 a.m. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. In conjunction with our doctors, Luke walked us. According to prosecutors, members of the operation grew and sold marijuana to customers outside of Maine's legalized medical cannabis. HOME HOME. Allen is accused by federal prosecutors of filing false income tax returns for Lucas Sirois. It looks like you do not have any active subscriptions. Lucas Sirois, 41, who prosecutors allege to have been the leader of a broad criminal enterprise, appeared by videoconference in U.S. District Court in Bangor where he pleaded not guilty to. If a business is sentenced to probation, the court may impose certain conditions on its operations. Andrew Adams, 31, formerly ofAroostook County, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl in Penobscot and Aroostook counties. Federal authorities remained tight-lipped Thursday about the ongoing investigation involving marijuana-related businesses searched throughout the state, including two in Farmington owned by Lucas Sirois of Rangeley, son of Robert Sirois of Farmington. Sign in or Subscribe On Monday, hell face the Farmington Planning Board for a review of his proposal to turn a former Rite Aid into a dispensary, greenhouse, garden store and health center. Already have a commenting profile? 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