We have set your language to Sirois pleaded not guilty to eight related counts against him in a 15-count indictment Thursday. The 96-page federal criminal complaint has two different things going on, he said. A lock ( Federal prosecutors also accuse some law enforcement officials of aiding Sirois' business or interfering with the investigation. A larger building, where Narrow Gauge Distributors is located at 374 High St., is listed on the application as owned by Sandy River Properties LLC. Sirois said hes most confident about his chances of being selected to run a dispensary in the western district of Franklin, Oxford and Androscoggin counties. Eventually, Sirois hopes the centers would house offices for health professionals, such as pain specialists and massage therapists. window.__mirage2 = {petok:"Nf_OqLvkh.KwU.JIm9WdW.wT0Hfy4KWU4a3MXxGhFak-1800-0"}; An attorney for Sirois, Timothy Parlatore of New York, says that he followed Maine laws and that he will plead not guilty to the charges. A dozen people, including law enforcement officers and elected officials, are facing federal charges connected to an alleged marijuana distribution and money laundering operation in Maine. They are on personal recognizance bonds. Cousineau realized hundreds of thousands of dollars in profit from these illegal sales. Lucas Sirois of Rangeley wants to use medical marijuana or an alternative for health reasons. Join Facebook to connect with Luke Sirois and others you may know. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. McLamb is also charged with conspiracy to commit honest services fraud. Phone: (207) 780-3257 I thought you might like to see a memorial for Stratton Luke Sirois I found on Findagrave.com. Copies of the criminal and civil complaints are available here: criminal civil, Count One: Conspiracy to Distribute and Possess with Intent to Distribute Controlled Substances (21 U.S.C. Already registered? His attorney, Eric Postow, said Sirois has had the authority to speak for the businesses since their creation. Luke was born May 2, 1955 in Peterborough NH son of Ferdinand V. and Joan (Stratton) Sirois. What that means is that theyre prevented from prosecuting, in this case, the cannabis businesses, so long as those cannabis businesses were compliant with Maine law, Postow said after Fridays hearing. S. FRANKLIN COUNTY ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY KAYLA ALVES WASN I COURT TODAY. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. This case cries out for a less antiquated approach to drug enforcement. Already have a commenting profile? It was going to revolutionize trash disposal. The two are connected by Luke Sirois, who owns Homegrown Connection and is the registered agent for Narrow Gauge. Prosecutors said Alves was told the deputies were being watched by federal authorities by Wilton police officer Kevin Lemay and then-Oxford County deputy James McLamb. If he does not appear in court in the future he has agreed to forfeit vehicles listed in a pretrial services report not available to the public, according to federal court documents. 9 records for Luke Sirois. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Location-Farmington, Maine, United States. See Offers. Twelve people have been indicted as members of the alleged conspiracy. He faces from 10 years to life in prison and up to a $10 million fine, according to court records. I dont think the government has made its case and I believe this an attempt to stop small businesses from making any type of a real living. The street value of the drug was estimated by agents at more than $200,000. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Alves' attorney, Walter McKee of Augusta, says that she did not commit any crimes and "received all of nothing for the non-criminal things she did here.". //]]> Success. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Marijuana use is illegal by federal law, but it is legal in Maine. Login. Prosecutors said Alves was told the deputies were being watched by federal authorities by Wilton police officer Kevin Lemay and then-Oxford County deputy James McLamb. Michael Turndorf, a Portland attorney representing McLamb who is now the town manager of Dixfield, according to the Bangor Daily News did not say how his client would plead to the charges. Verify and try again. He will be sentenced after the completion of a presentence investigation report by the U.S. The alleged leader of the operation, Lucas Sirois, is facing six charges, including conspiracy to distribute drugs, money laundering and bank fraud. To get one, go to the subscriptions page. He and co-conspirators took in more than $13 million over six years through the illicit sale of marijuana, according to the complaint. There was a problem getting your location. Maine deputies, officer, prosecutor among 12 charged in illegal marijuana distribution conspiracy, FARMINGTON WITH DETAILS. The release claims he was the primary financier and 50% partner with a co-conspirator in an illegal marijuana cultivation facility in Farmington. This profile is in addition to your subscription and website login. But a hefty application fee and competitive selection process havent kept Luke Sirois from trying. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. According to investigators, Sirois was "the leader of the criminal organization," structuring the operation to appear as if it was complying with the state's medical cannabis laws while allegedly selling large amounts of the drug on the illicit market. Sign up to get the breaking news, weather and traffic updates you need delivered to your inbox. Defense attorneys for other defendants were not immediately available for comment. Enter your email and password to access comments. All have pleaded not guilty to various charges related to the alleged operation and money laundering scheme. Don't have a commenting profile? Sirois attorney, Timothy Parlatore, filed a motion in March with the U.S. District Court in Bangor requesting release conditions be amended. But, even in that district, hes not a shoo-in. Create a commenting profile by providing an email address, password and display name. HOME HOME. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Nichols said his office was made aware of the investigation in the summer of 2020 and fully cooperated with federal authorities. It looks like you do not have any active subscriptions. cemeteries found in Jaffrey, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Sirois pleaded not guilty in November 2021 to a multi-count federal indictment connected to an alleged illicit cultivation and distribution of bulk marijuana in the Franklin County area. Learn more. Lemay, whose attorney was not available for comment, is out on administrative leave pending the investigation, Wilton police Chief Heidi Wilcox said in an email Thursday. [CDATA[ Only subscribers are eligible to post comments. Please check your email to confirm and complete your registration. View the profiles of people named Luke Sirois. In the rules regulating the dispensary system, the state is divided up into eight districts. The attorney for Lucas Sirois, accused of being a leader of the conspiracy, has asked for a probable cause hearing to be held the week of Nov. 15. Lucas Sirois is facing six charges, including conspiracy to distribute drugs, money laundering and bank fraud. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Luke Sirois is on Facebook. He faces up to life in prison and a $10 million fine. According to investigators, Sirois was "the leader of the criminal organization," structuring the operation to appear as if it was complying with the state's medical cannabis laws while allegedly selling large amounts of the drug on the illicit market. Lucas Sirois is facing six charges, including conspiracy to distribute drugs, money laundering and bank fraud. GREAT NEWS! Stratton Luke Sirois, 58, formerly of Jaffrey, died March 5, 2014 in Camden, Maine. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Family members linked to this person will appear here. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. His statement included in the motion said, Mr. Alves is charged with tampering with proceedings and tampering with documents. Cousineau faces up to life in prison and a $10 million fine. Drag images here or select from your computer for Stratton Luke Sirois memorial. A few others have been charged for participating in the cultivation and distribution of marijuana. Login. based on information from your browser. //