Six of the 12 people charged in an alleged cover-up of a marijuana operation in Farmington faced a federal judge on Friday. [CDATA[ To get one, go to the subscriptions page. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. It was going to revolutionize trash disposal. Failed to delete memorial. When you've submitted your account email, we will send an email with a reset code. Telephone: (207) 945-0373
Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Although the products are legal under federal law, both could cause urinalysis results that indicate marijuana use, according to Parlatores motion. Create a commenting profile by providing an email address, password and display name. Id be very disappointed to do all this work and get nothing out of it, he said. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. [CDATA[ Sign in or Subscribe Tatum scores 41 to help Celtics outlast Cavaliers 118-113, Womens basketball: Maine pulls away from Binghamton for America East quarterfinal win, Livermore officials say Wyman Road will continue to be snow blown this winter, cant start plowing it now, Wednesdays college roundup: Top NFL draft prospect facing charges after fatal car crash, Boys hockey: Kings fall to York in Class B South quarterfinals, Poland murder suspect has long criminal history, Auburn man charged in double murder case in Poland, Durham mans big-name musician friends turn up for benefit concert, 10-year-old snowmobiler struck while crossing Lisbon Street in Lewiston, police say, Sumner man arrested after police standoff. Luke Sirois Age: 41. You can share 5 more gift articles this month. Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. His attorney, Eric Postow, said Sirois has had the authority to speak for the businesses since their creation. 1956(h)), Count Three: Conspiracy to Commit Honest Services Fraud (18 U.S.C. Make sure that the file is a photo. The 96-page federal criminal complaint has two different things going on, he said. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. Attorneys for Scovil, Doucette and Lemay didn't immediately respond to requests for comment. // For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. LUKE SIROIS Phone: (207) 778-9203 497 Federal Row, Farmington, Franklin County, ME-4938 Cellular: No mobile line available Edit / Delete Person *Reflects database record as of Wednesday, February 22, 2023. According to court documents, from about 2016 through July 2020, Randal Cousineau, 69, participated in a conspiracy to illegally cultivate and sell marijuana. SP THIS IS THE SAME FACILITY S WARAIDED LAST SUMMER BY FEDERAL AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES. Lucas Sirois and Burgess are charged with conspiracy to commit honest service fraud. So because of that we will be moving for an injunction from prosecuting Luke for his actions in according to Maine law, Parlatore said. THE IS A LICENSED GROW OPERATION FOR MEDICAL MARIJUAN A. ROSIIS WAS CALLED THE RI NG LEADER - THE OTHER 11 - E AR HIGH RANKING OFFICIALS INCLUDING SELECTMAN FR OM RANGY LE- A COUNTY PROSECUTOR, TWO FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES, AN OXFORD COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTY AND A WILTON POLICE OFFICER. Alves, Lemay and McLamb also allegedly destroyed electronic records to conceal their work with Scovil and Doucette. Find Luke Sirois's phone number, address, and email on Spokeo, the leading online directory for contact information. We have known about this investigation for a very long time, Parlatore, who represents Lucas Sirois, said. 100% CAUCASIAN Our ethnicity data indicates the majority is Caucasian. Robert Sirois of Farmington was one of four men arrested in 2009 on charges of trafficking in marijuana and cultivating marijuana. Alves attorney, Walter McKee of McKee Law in Augusta, defended his client in an email. Lucas Sirois is facing six charges, including conspiracy to distribute drugs, money laundering and bank fraud. Alves is charged with tampering with proceedings and tampering with documents. You can share 5 more gift articles this month. Learn more about managing a memorial . Sun Journal file photo. Brad Senesac, the Berkeley Patients Groups communications director, did not return calls seeking comment last week. Try again later. A lock ( You can share 5 more gift articles this month. Please check your email to confirm and complete your registration. Use the form below to reset your password. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Sirois advocated for legalization of marijuana and unsuccessfully applied for three dispensary licenses at the outset of the medical program in 2010. Investigators said Sirois paid the local selectman thousands of dollars each week to manage his marijuana business. According to the criminal complaint, Lucas Sirois, 41, of Farmington, was the leader of the criminal organization. S. FRANKLIN COUNTY ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY KAYLA ALVES WASN I COURT TODAY. Twelve people have been indicted as members of the alleged conspiracy. Try again later. ). In the rules regulating the dispensary system, the state is divided up into eight districts. They also accuse him of tax evasion and conspiring to commit money laundering and bank fraud, among other charges. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Sirois said its been a full-time job for two months putting together the applications to open dispensaries in four locations, from York County to Bangor. Enter your email and password to access comments. Photographer captures Portland's changing cityscape, These are 2023's boys basketball tourney MVPs, Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic. All three officials are accused of destroying electronic evidence of their illegal communication with Scovil and Doucette to cover up their rolls. According to prosecutors, members of the operation grew and sold marijuana to customers outside of Maine's legalized medical cannabis caregiver system, including to buyers out of state. Please note the display name will appear on screen when you participate. When state voters approved medical marijuana dispensaries in November, a lot of people had the same idea as Sirois to get in early on Maines newest business. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Member Benefits: Maine PBS Passport, MemberCard & More! //]]> He and five others made initial appearances on Thursday before Judge John Nivison in the U.S. District Court in Bangor. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Location-Farmington, Maine, United States. Sign up to get the breaking news, weather and traffic updates you need delivered to your inbox. This case is absolutely one where the [U.S. Department of Justice] has overstepped in interfering with the regulations of the state of Maine," Parlatore says. To get one, go to the subscriptions page. Send your letters toletters@bangordailynews.com. Edit / Delete Person This account has been disabled. 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Luke was there for me when my husband was diagnosed with a stage 4 glioblastoma, which means incurable brain cancer: no remission, no cure. Learn more. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Lucas Sirois exits the Margaret Chase Smith Federal Building in Bangor after his first court appearance on charges related to an alleged conspiracy to use medical marijuana grow houses in western Maine to illegally sell $13 million of the drug in and out of Maine. Already have a commenting profile? https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/133579524/stratton-luke-sirois. Official websites use .gov Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Heres why. Lucas Sirois exits the Margaret Chase Smith Federal Building in Bangor after his first court appearance on charges related to an alleged conspiracy to use medical marijuana grow houses in western. Thats not what Maine people want to see, he said. He served on the board of Legalize Maine, which organized the 2016 initiative that legalized recreational marijuana. The former Narrow Gauge medical marijuana cultivation facility on High Street in Farmington became the focus of a federal investigation that culminated in a raid in July 2020. Both former deputies are facing charges for bank fraud conspiracy to commit honest services fraud. He and his alleged co-conspirators are accused of realizing in excess of $13 million over a six-year period through the illicit sale of marijuana, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney Attorneys Office. He also thinks it would be an unpopular decision. The concept, called Ahead Care, would be the same for all the sites. Sign up to get the breaking news, weather and traffic updates you need delivered to your inbox. Luke Sirois and his wife, Lisa, have the towns go-ahead to use this Wilton building if the state approves their application to run four medical marijuana dispensaries. Lucas Sirois, Burgess and Allen are charged with conspiracy to defraud the U.S. and impede and impair. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Stratton Luke Sirois I found on Findagrave.com. Please wait for the page to reload. 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