Jeffrey Street, Making False Statements, Maine 2016

BANGOR, Maine - Jeffrey Street, 51, of Old Town, Maine, pleaded guilty in federal court today to making false statements to the government, announced U.S. Attorney Darcie N. McElwee.

According to court records, in January 2016, Street met with special agents from the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. General Services Administration. Prior to the commencement of the interview, Street was instructed to be truthful. He received warnings that false statements to federal agents could be prosecuted as violations of federal law.

During the interview, Street falsely stated that his company never paid employees overtime wages in cash at regular time rates. He also falsely stated that overtime hours worked by his employees were paid by a payroll check. At the time he made these statements, he knew he paid employees regular time rates in cash for overtime hours.

Street faces up to five 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. A federal district judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

The Offices of Inspector General from the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. General Services Administration investigated the case.

Street's plea deal marks a significant development in the case, which has been ongoing for several years. The details of the case will likely be scrutinized closely by investigators and prosecutors as they continue to uncover the extent of Street's alleged wrongdoing.

Jeffrey Street, 51, of Old Town, Maine, is charged with making false statements to the government. He faces up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

The case is a reminder that making false statements to federal agents is a serious offense that can result in significant penalties. It also highlights the importance of honesty and transparency in dealings with federal authorities.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-me/pr/old-town-man-pleads-guilty-making-false-statements