A Bath resident, Noah Sibole-Little, has admitted guilt in a federal court in Portland for possessing firearms as a felon. This development follows an incident in October 2024 when the Bath Police Department was alerted to a potential threat involving Sibole-Little at a local residence.
Upon receiving the information, officers from both the Bath Police Department and Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office established a perimeter around the area. Sibole-Little was observed leaving the residence with a backpack, which he discarded over a fence. The authorities retrieved the bag and found three firearms inside: two 9mm pistols and one .380 caliber pistol. Due to previous convictions for robbery and aggravated assault in Cumberland County in 2016, Sibole-Little was legally barred from owning firearms.
The penalties for his offense could include up to 15 years of imprisonment, fines reaching $250,000, and up to three years of supervised release. Sentencing will occur after the U.S. Probation Office completes its presentence investigation report. A federal judge will decide on the sentence based on U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory considerations.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives led the investigation with support from local law enforcement agencies.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), an initiative aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence through collaboration between law enforcement agencies and communities. Launched on May 26, 2021, this strategy emphasizes building trust within communities, supporting violence prevention organizations, prioritizing strategic enforcement actions, and evaluating outcomes.
For further details about Project Safe Neighborhoods, visit https://www.justice.gov/usao-me/psn.
