A Bath resident, Noah Sibole-Little, 29, has been sentenced to 21 months in federal prison for being a felon in possession of firearms. The sentencing took place on October 2, 2025, at the U.S. District Court in Portland. Following his prison term, Sibole-Little will be subject to two years of supervised release. He had previously pleaded guilty on June 16, 2025.
Court documents indicate that in October 2024, the Bath Police Department received information suggesting that Sibole-Little may have threatened someone with a firearm at a residence. Officers from both the Bath Police Department and Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office responded and set up a perimeter around the area. Law enforcement observed Sibole-Little leaving through a rear door carrying a backpack, which he threw over a fence into some bushes. Upon retrieving the backpack, police found three firearms inside: two 9mm pistols and one .380 caliber pistol.
Sibole-Little was prohibited from possessing firearms due to previous convictions for robbery and aggravated assault in Cumberland County dating back to 2016.
The investigation was conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives with assistance from local law enforcement agencies.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), an initiative that coordinates efforts between law enforcement agencies and communities to reduce violent crime and gun violence. The program focuses on building trust within communities, supporting organizations that prevent violence, prioritizing strategic enforcement actions, and tracking outcomes. More details about PSN can be found at https://www.justice.gov/usao-me/psn.
According to an editor’s note included with the announcement, publication of this press release was delayed due to a federal government shutdown but was made available once normal operations resumed.
