Bangor, Maine – In a shocking turn of events, 33-year-old James Mansfield of Etna, Maine, has pleaded guilty to conspiring to manufacture, distribute, and possess with intent to distribute marijuana.
According to court records, during a period between October 2010 and August 2016, the defendant conspired with others to illegally manufacture and distribute marijuana. The defendant grew marijuana at a large, sophisticated indoor growing facility in Frankfort, Maine.
In May 2016, law enforcement officers executed a federal search warrant at the facility and recovered about 400 marijuana plants, 295 marijuana root balls, and paraphernalia used to manufacture and process marijuana.
The defendant faces up to 20 years in prison, between three years and life of supervised release, and a $1,000,000 fine. He will be sentenced after the completion of a presentence investigation report by the U.S. Probation Office.
The investigation was conducted by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.
As part of the plea agreement, James Mansfield must comply with all terms of his sentence and any subsequent supervised release. The U.S. Attorney’s Office will continue to monitor the situation and take necessary actions to ensure public safety.
The case is a stark reminder of the dangers of marijuana trafficking and the importance of enforcing federal and state laws related to the substance.
Defendant’s Information: James Mansfield, Conspiring to Manufacture, Distribute, and Possess with Intent to Distribute Marijuana, Bangor, Maine, August 2016, Up to 20 years in prison, between three years and life of supervised release, and a $1,000,000 fine.
Key Facts
- State: Maine
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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