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Michael Rickett, 23, Sentenced to 27 Months for Selling Explosive Device in Saco
Portland, Maine – United States Attorney Halsey B. Frank announced that Michael Rickett, 23, of Saco, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court by Judge D. Brock Hornby to 27 months in prison and three years of supervised release for selling an unregistered destructive device. Rickett pled guilty to the charge on February 21, 2019.
According to the government’s evidence, on July 10, 2017, concerned citizens reported to the Saco Police that Rickett asked them to purchase an explosive device. The next day, a federal agent, acting in an undercover capacity, called Rickett. Rickett offered to sell a ‘military grade IED’ to the agent for $350. Two days later, the agent purchased a homemade explosive device from Rickett. A forensic laboratory examination confirmed that the device was an explosive bomb.
The investigation was conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency; and the Portland and Saco Police.
Rickett’s sentence is the result of a thorough investigation and a guilty plea. It is a reminder that the sale of unregistered explosive devices is a serious crime with severe consequences.
The government’s evidence revealed that Rickett’s actions put the lives of many people at risk, including the agent who purchased the device. The sale of such devices can have devastating consequences, and it is the responsibility of law enforcement to hold those accountable who engage in such activity.
This case is a testament to the hard work and dedication of law enforcement agencies in the state of Maine. Their efforts have helped to keep our communities safe from those who would seek to harm others through the sale of explosive devices.
Saco Man Sentenced to 27 Months for Selling Explosive Device. Michael Rickett, 23, of Saco, was sentenced to 27 months in prison and three years of supervised release for selling an unregistered destructive device.
Key Facts
- State: Maine
- Category: Violent Crime|Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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