Adam Brake, 29, of Berwick, Maine was behind bars today after pleading guilty to illegally possessing firearms.
According to court records, Brake committed eight burglaries in the Berwick area in May 2016. He traded some of the stolen items for heroin in Lawrence, Massachusetts and hid other items in a wooded area in Berwick.
Law enforcement agents recovered items stolen during six of the burglaries, including nine firearms. Brake was prohibited from possessing firearms because of a prior drug felony conviction.
The brazen burglaries committed by Brake have sent shockwaves through the community, with many left wondering how someone with a prior conviction was able to obtain such a large arsenal.
The case was investigated by the North Berwick, South Berwick, Berwick, Wells and Eliot Police Departments, as well as the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Brake faces up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. He will be sentenced after the completion of a presentence investigation report by the U.S. Probation Office.
The guilty plea marked a significant victory for law enforcement, who worked tirelessly to bring Brake to justice.
As the community continues to reel from the aftermath of Brake’s crimes, residents are left to wonder what could have been done to prevent such a heinous act.
Related Federal Cases
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- Charles Viles, False Statements to Firearms Dealer, Palmyra ME, 2018 · California
- Adam Brake, Illegal Firearm Possession, ME 2024 · North Carolina
- Domingo: From Bomb Plot to Federal Prison · Massachusetts
- Convicted Felon Sentenced to 46 Months for Gun Possession · New Hampshire
Key Facts
- State: Maine
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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