Federal appeals court upholds prosecution of couple in Franklin County marijuana, money laundering case

Eleven people are under indictment in the case, five have pleaded guilty; in addition, a former assistant district attorney pleaded guilty and sentenced, and a Strong businessman has pleaded guilty for his involvement.

Federal judge dismisses charges against former Wilton police officer and former Oxford County deputy in illicit marijuana operation

Kevin Lemay of Farmington and James McLamb of Auburn were each charged by the federal government on Nov. 9, 2021, with tampering with documents. They previously pleaded not guilty.

Windham man to forfeit truck, $40,000 in illicit marijuana operation in Farmington

Brandon Dagnese pleaded guilty in March for allegedly receiving dozens of pounds of marijuana and selling it on the black market for about $1.3 million.

Farmington man pleads guilty to conspiracy to distribute controlled substances in alleged illicit marijuana case

Ryan Nezol reached a plea agreement that calls for him not to spend more than 46 months in federal prison.

Former Rangeley selectman pleads guilty to 3 federal charges

David Burgess admitted his involvement with a lucrative illegal marijuana and money laundering ring that operated in Franklin County.

Two ex-Franklin County sheriff’s deputies plead guilty to conspiracy in an illicit marijuana, money laundering scheme in Farmington

Two former Franklin County sheriff’s deputies scheduled to change plea connected to alleged illicit marijuana, money-laundering scheme in Farmington

Brad Scovil of Rangeley and Derrick Doucette of Jay are anticipated to plead to conspiracy to commit honest services fraud.

Former Franklin County prosecutor sentenced to 2 years probation, $2,000 fine for deleting text messages

Kayla Alves, 37, of Farmington was sentenced in federal court for her role in an alleged criminal conspiracy operation of industrial cultivation and distribution of marijuana.

Former Franklin County prosecutor to be sentenced Wednesday for deleting text messages in federal investigation

Defense attorney for Kayla Alves, 37, of Farmington is asking for probation while federal prosecutors are asking for zero to six months incarceration

Federal judge hears motion to amend release conditions for a Rangeley man

Lucas Sirois of Rangeley wants to use medical marijuana or an alternative for health reasons.