Eleven people are under indictment in the case, five have pleaded guilty; in addition, a former assistant district attorney pleaded guilty and sentenced, and a Strong businessman has pleaded guilty for his involvement.
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Federal judge dismisses charges against former Wilton police officer and former Oxford County deputy in illicit marijuana operation
Kevin Lemay of Farmington and James McLamb of Auburn were each charged by the federal government on Nov. 9, 2021, with tampering with documents. They previously pleaded not guilty.
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Farmington man pleads guilty to conspiracy to distribute controlled substances in alleged illicit marijuana case
Ryan Nezol reached a plea agreement that calls for him not to spend more than 46 months in federal prison.
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Former Rangeley selectman pleads guilty to 3 federal charges
David Burgess admitted his involvement with a lucrative illegal marijuana and money laundering ring that operated in Franklin County.
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Two former deputies plead guilty to conspiracy in marijuana , money laundering scheme
The 2 pleaded guilty Thursday in a federal court to conspiracy to defraud and deprive residents of Franklin County.
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Former Franklin County prosecutor sentenced to 2 years probation, $2,000 fine for deleting text messages
Kayla Alves, 37, of Farmington was sentenced in federal court for her role in an alleged criminal conspiracy operation of industrial cultivation and distribution of marijuana.
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Former Franklin County prosecutor to be sentenced Wednesday for deleting text messages in federal investigation
Defense attorney for Kayla Alves, 37, of Farmington is asking for probation while federal prosecutors are asking for zero to six months incarceration
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Federal judge hears motion to amend release conditions for a Rangeley man
Lucas Sirois of Rangeley wants to use medical marijuana or an alternative for health reasons.
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Former Franklin County prosecutor admits to federal crime linked to large marijuana operation
The attorney for Kayla Alves said the former assistant district attorney was not a part of an alleged illegal marijuana distribution and laundering conspiracy.
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Case against former Franklin County prosecutor to move forward
Federal court finds probable cause to believe Kayla Alves of Farmington committed the crimes of tampering with proceedings and tampering with documents.