A federal jury in Bangor, Maine, has convicted Eric Ericson, 73, of Howland for making false statements on a U.S. passport application. The verdict was reached on October 16, 2025, after a three-day trial in U.S. District Court.
Court records and evidence presented during the trial showed that Ericson applied for a U.S. passport at a Bangor post office on March 24, 2023. On his application, he did not disclose multiple aliases he had used previously. He also falsely stated that he had never applied for or been issued a U.S. passport before, despite having done so under another name. Ericson certified on the application that all information provided was true and correct.
Ericson could face up to ten years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, and up to three years of supervised release. Sentencing will occur after the U.S. Probation Office completes a presentence investigative report. A federal district court judge will determine the sentence based on the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other legal factors.
The investigation was conducted by the Diplomatic Security Service Portsmouth Resident Office with support from the Maine State Police.
According to officials, “This matter occurred on the date indicated, but the press release was not published at that time due to the federal government shutdown. The release was posted and made available following the return to normal operations.”
