On January 26, 2026, the United States District Court for the District of Maine announced that its locations in Portland and Bangor would be closed because of severe weather conditions.
The court advised members of the public seeking assistance to contact its Bangor office at 207-945-0575 or its Portland office at 207-780-3363.
Brent Ouellette, formerly of Lewiston, was sentenced in Portland federal court for cyberstalking offenses that included posting explicit content without consent and impersonation. He received an 18-month prison term and supervised release.
Joseph Ebner from Presque Isle pleaded guilty in Bangor federal court to distributing and possessing child sexual abuse material on Apr. 17. The case involved online communication with an undercover agent posing as a child’s parent. Authorities emphasize continued efforts against such crimes through collaborations led by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Dustin Davenport from New Sweden pleaded guilty in Bangor court to charges involving child sexual abuse material. Law enforcement agencies conducted an investigation leading to his arrest following evidence found on his devices. The case forms part of broader national efforts against online exploitation.
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