Brent Ouellette, Cyberstalking, Maine 2021

A Lewiston man, Brent Ouellette, 33, has pleaded guilty to a serious crime that has shaken the community. On Thursday, Ouellette entered a guilty plea in U.S. District Court in Portland, Maine, to stalking his victim using facilities of interstate or foreign commerce.

According to court records, Ouellette engaged in a disturbing course of conduct against his victim from an unknown start date until approximately August 2021. During this time, he posted sexually explicit videos or pictures of his victim online without their consent. He also contacted his victim, posing as other people, and obtained their social media login information.

The FBI investigated the case with assistance from the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office. The agency has worked tirelessly to bring Ouellette to justice, and their efforts have paid off.

Ouellette faces a maximum prison term of five years and a fine up to $250,000. He will be sentenced after the completion of a presentence investigative report by the U.S. Probation Office. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

Cyberstalking is a serious crime that can have devastating consequences for its victims. It's a crime that can cause emotional distress, anxiety, and even trauma. The community should be commended for speaking out against this behavior and demanding justice for those affected.

Ouellette's guilty plea serves as a reminder that law enforcement agencies are committed to protecting citizens from online harassment and abuse. We must continue to work together to prevent these crimes from happening in the first place.

In light of this disturbing case, it's essential to remind everyone that cyberstalking is a crime that can be reported to local law enforcement agencies. If you or someone you know is a victim of cyberstalking, please don't hesitate to reach out for help.

The case against Ouellette serves as a warning to anyone who thinks they can hide behind a screen and harass others without consequences. There will be justice for those affected, and we will continue to hold perpetrators accountable for their crimes.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-me/pr/lewiston-man-pleads-guilty-cyberstalking