Some industry members say the conviction of Lucas Sirois puts legitimate cannabis businesses at risk. Prosecutors say law-abiding operations have nothing to worry about.
Cops & Courts
Police, crime and courts news from the Portland Press Herald.
Authorities continue search for missing Peaks Island resident
Island residents say they’re feeling rattled since 57-year-old Wiley Davi went missing. Davi was last seen Saturday evening.
Eliot Cutler accused of violating terms of probation
The former Maine gubernatorial candidate was convicted of possessing sexually explicit images of children in 2023.
Rangeley businessman Lucas Sirois found guilty on all 8 charges in marijuana case
Lucas Sirois was convicted Tuesday evening after a four-day trial in U.S. District Court in Bangor, while his father, Robert Sirois of Farmington, was convicted of one charge and acquitted of another.
3 Gray-New Gloucester schools briefly enter lockout due to nearby police activity
A Maine State Police spokesperson said a federal drug enforcement investigation was taking place in the area.
Cumberland County leaders reject calls to end jail contract with ICE
The county commissioners vote 3-2 to maintain an agreement with the US Marshals Service that allows Immigration and Customs Enforcement to hold prisoners at the county jail.
3 former York County corrections officers face charges in alleged contraband plot
The corrections officers are accused of accepting money from someone in custody at the jail.
Manslaughter trial for death of child in Knox County ends with a hung jury
Aziayh Scott, 24, had pleaded not guilty to a manslaughter charge related to the death of a toddler in 2024.
Knox County to partner with Two Bridges jail
Knox County will send people in custody to the Wiscasset jail in 2026.
Madison cannabis shop owner faces more charges for courtroom tussle
Daniel Safranec, serving 14 days for contempt, is also being held in jail without bail on the new charges.