Court blocks HUD policy change after challenge from state attorneys general
A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction blocking the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) from implementing changes to its Continuum of Care grant program.
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New York man pleads guilty to mortgage fraud and illegal marijuana operation in Maine
A New York City resident has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Bangor, Maine, to charges related to mortgage fraud and operating an illegal marijuana grow house.
Court rules in favor of Maine coalition in wind energy case
Attorney General Aaron M. Frey has commented on a recent decision by the U.S. District Court of Massachusetts, which ruled in favor of a coalition challenging federal restrictions on wind energy development. “Mainers care about protecting our...
New Jersey man pleads guilty in multi-state wire fraud targeting victims
A New Jersey man has pleaded guilty in federal court in Portland, Maine, to charges related to a multi-state fraud scheme.
Florida man receives prison sentence for tax evasion and bankruptcy fraud
A Florida resident, Paul Archer, 46, was sentenced to two years in federal prison for attempting to evade taxes and committing bankruptcy fraud.
Attorney General Frey expands crackdown on robocalls targeting major telecom providers
Attorney General Aaron M. Frey has announced the beginning of Phase 2 of Operation Robocall Roundup, which will focus on investigating four major voice service providers: Inteliquent, Bandwidth, Lumen, and Peerless.
Jay man sentenced to four years for drug distribution and illegal firearm possession
A Jay, Maine resident was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Bangor for distributing narcotics and illegally possessing a firearm.
Maine attorney general joins multi-state suit challenging HUD homelessness policy changes
Attorney General Aaron M. Frey has joined a coalition of 20 other plaintiffs in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), alleging that recent changes to HUD’s Continuum of Care grant program will harm...
Maine attorney general leads coalition in protecting survivor services from federal restrictions
Attorney General Aaron M. Frey announced an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that will prevent new restrictions from being placed on services funded by the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).
Lewiston man receives 18 months for illegal firearm possession
A Lewiston resident, Kulmiye Abukar Idris, has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm.
U.S. Attorney’s Office files lawsuits over alleged fraudulent pandemic relief loans
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maine has filed lawsuits against two individuals from South Portland, alleging they fraudulently obtained funds through the CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
Farmington men convicted in federal court for large-scale marijuana operation
Lucas Sirois, 45, and his father, Robert Sirois, 71, both from Farmington, Maine, were found guilty on November 18 in U.S. District Court in Bangor on multiple charges related to a long-running conspiracy to grow and distribute large amounts of...
Waterville man sentenced for online interstate threats against immigrants
A Waterville resident, Benjamin Brown, was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Bangor on October 7, 2025, for making threatening interstate communications.