Allen is accused by federal prosecutors of filing false income tax returns for Lucas Sirois. According to the criminal complaint, Lucas Sirois, 41, of Farmington, was the leader of the criminal organization. According to court records, Joshua Jerrell,27, conspired to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute methamphetamine, a substance containing methamphetamine and fentanyl. 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. To get one, go to the subscriptions page. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. You can share 5 more gift articles this month. 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. Learn more. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. According to the criminal complaint, Lucas Sirois, 41, of Farmington, was the leader of the criminal organization. Sirois just hopes hes not one of them. Please note the display name will appear on screen when you participate. Prosecutors agreed to recommend he not be sentenced to more than 63 months in prison for his part in the conspiracy. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Franklin County District Attorney says in a statement that Alves has been removed from her duties and that he "is extremely concerned" about the charges. He was a 1977 graduate of Conant High school. I dont think the government has made its case and I believe this an attempt to stop small businesses from making any type of a real living. The former Narrow Gauge marijuana cultivation facility Thursday on High Street in Farmington. 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. Letters submitted by BDN readers are verified by BDN Opinion Page staff. You will receive an email to complete the registration. The street value of the drug was estimated by agents at more than $200,000. A lock ( The state will return all but $1,000 of the fee to applicants who arent selected. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Phone- . McLamb is also charged with conspiracy to commit honest services fraud. Two former Franklin County deputy sheriff's, Bradley Scovil and Derrick Doucette, are accused of obtaining confidential police records for Sirois to use in his business, in exchange for Sirois giving them an ownership interest in his business and brand new company cars. Streets and Satelite: Let's Zoom In Search public records for LUKE SIROIS . We have asked for a probable cause hearing for the week of Nov. 15, he wrote. Postow told Nivison he is planning to file motions on behalf of each of the businesses to block federal prosecution under the so-called Rohrabacher-Farr Amendment, which passed Congress in 2014, effectively preventing the U.S. Department of Justice from spending federal money to interfere with states medical cannabis laws. 50% MARRIED Id be very disappointed to do all this work and get nothing out of it, he said. 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. They also accuse him of tax evasion and conspiring to commit money laundering and bank fraud, among other charges. He appeared in court on Thursday.Franklin County Assistant District Attorney Kayla Alves was one of the six to appear in court on Friday.Alves is accused of tipping off former Franklin County sheriffs deputy Bradley Scovil about the investigation.Alves is charged with tampering with proceedings and tampering with documents.Alves was released on personal recognizance bail with conditions.An attorney for tax accountant Kenneth Allen appeared in court on his clients behalf. Robert Sirois of Farmington was one of four men arrested in 2009 on charges of trafficking in marijuana and cultivating marijuana. Don't have a commenting profile? Lucas Sirois and Burgess are charged with conspiracy to commit honest service fraud. GREAT NEWS! Both former deputies are facing charges for bank fraud conspiracy to commit honest services fraud. Marijuana use is illegal by federal law, but it is legal in Maine. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Send your letters toletters@bangordailynews.com. 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. She is a respected prosecutor, a U.S. Army veteran who deployed to Iraq, and put herself through college and law school with three children. You can share 5 more gift articles this month. 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. Learn more. 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. Each charge is punishable by one to five years of probation and a fine of up to $2 million. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the alleged drug conspiracy brought in more than $13 million dollars over six years of illegal bulk sales of marijuana. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Log in to join the discussion. With a Press Herald subscription, you can gift 5 articles each month. Search above to list available cemeteries. He and his alleged co-conspirators are accused of realizing in excess of $13 million over a six-year period through the illicit sale of marijuana, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney Attorneys Office. Six of the 12 people charged in an alleged cover-up of a marijuana operation in Farmington faced a federal judge on Friday. He faces up to life in prison and a $10 million fine. Still, there likely will be between 20 and 40 applicants vying to run at least one of the states eight dispensaries, according to Jonathan Leavitt, executive director of the Maine Marijuana Policy Initiative. Lakemont and Sandy River are located at 374 High St. in Farmington, a building known as the Shoe Shop. Spruce Valley is located at 105 Avon Valley Road in Avon. Alves attorney, Walter McKee of McKee Law in Augusta, defended his client in an email. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Thanks for your help! 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. See Offers. Thats not what Maine people want to see, he said. JAFFREY - Stratton "Luke" Sirois, 58, formerly of Jaffrey, died March 5, 2014, in Camden, Maine. 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. Attorney Ronald Bourget of Augusta, who represents Alisa Sirois, said that Congress needs to address the conflict between state and federal marijuana laws. Robert Sirois of Farmington pleaded guilty in 2010 to cultivating and dealing marijuana. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window). According to prosecutors, Rangeley Selectman David Burgess allegedly took tens of thousands of dollars in cash payments from Siros in exchange for pushing an agenda favorable to his marijuana operation. BANGOR, Maine . 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THE ALLEGED OPERATOR BEHD IN THIS ILLEGAL OPERATION LUKE SIROIS IS BEING ACCUSED OF SELLING CANNABISO TPEOPLE NOT REGISTERED AS CARE-GIVERS. A criminal complaint filed for Lucas 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. 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. Location-Farmington, Maine, United States. FARMINGTON The father of the man whose two marijuana businesses were searched by federal and state law enforcement Tuesday is a convicted drug trafficker who owns one of the buildings, according to official records. And thats not to mention the extra money hes paying employees at Western Maine Electrical and Excavation to keep things running smoothly while he and his wife, Lisa, focus on the dispensary plan. Brad Senesac, the Berkeley Patients Groups communications director, did not return calls seeking comment last week. According to Poland Town Manager Dana Lee, a group of women operating as Green Therapy of Maine has met with town officials, who were receptive to the idea of having a dispensary in Poland. According to Cobb, theres more than one group planning to apply to run all eight dispensaries, though she declined to identify them. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Lock Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Recently unsealed court documents outline what authorities describe as a far-reaching and elaborate conspiracy aided by law enforcement and other officials to grow and distribute pot in violation of Maines medical marijuana laws. They have been in contact with the U.S. Attorneys Office. Lucas Sirois, Scovil, Doucette and Burgess are also charged with bank fraud. His statement included in the motion said, Mr. He did not become aware of the investigation until the summer of 2020. 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. The condition explicitly excludes the use of marijuana even with a prescription, according to a federal court document. According to prosecutors, Rangeley Selectman David Burgess allegedly took tens of thousands of dollars in cash payments from Siros in exchange for pushing an agenda favorable to his marijuana operation. Luke can be reached at (207) 491-4405 (United States Cellular Corp) Edit / Delete Person Learn more. Sirois is one of 11 people named in the 15-count indictment. So because of that we will be moving for an injunction from prosecuting Luke for his actions in according to Maine law, Parlatore said. Applicants arent required to secure specific sites for the dispensaries, but Sirois hopes the extra legwork will bolster his chances of being selected by the state. //]]> cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Let me tell you this will be no small fight, McKee wrote in an email on Thursday. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the alleged drug conspiracy brought in more than $13 million dollars over six years of illegal bulk sales of marijuana. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Police said the seized drugs would have been worth $200,000 if sold on the street. I think its going to be very competitive, said Catherine Cobb, director of DHHS Licensing and Regulatory Services Division. Try again. Have a question about Government Services? This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Success. Best Match Powered by Whitepages Premium AGE -- Luke Addison Sirois Chesterfield, MI (New Baltimore) View Full Report Addresses Lakewood Dr, Chesterfield, MI Sirois has derived great benefit from the analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and to antispasmodic properties or medical cannabis.. The Controlled Substances Act contains no exceptions express or implied for medically prescribed marijuana.. All this work and get nothing out of it, he said men. 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