Tag: Maine
South Portland Dealer Pleads Guilty to Coke Sales
Lynel Moultrie, 43, admitted today to dealing cocaine to an undercover officer, facing up to two decades in federal prison. The transactions, confirmed by surveillance, occurred over a month-long period this past February and March. Moultrie wasn’t moving small amounts; authorities say he was a full-fledged dealer. The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency initiated the sting,…
Maine Seniors Hit by Crypto Scam Claw Back $470K
Two Maine residents are seeing a sliver of their life savings returned after the feds managed to untangle $470,735 stolen in a sophisticated cryptocurrency scam that preyed on vulnerable seniors. The victims, targeted in 2022, lost a combined $800,000 to fraudsters who promised riches but delivered only ruin. While the recovery is a win, it’s…
Border Rampage: Man Attacks Officer, Flees Canada
LUBEC, MAINE – A routine border crossing erupted into a violent struggle last Friday, February 22nd, when a Connecticut man allegedly tried to barrel his way into the United States, then attacked a Customs and Border Protection officer. Devin Austin Bishop, 29, of Manchester, CT, now faces federal charges and potentially years in prison after…
Maine Man Gets 3 Years for Digital Harassment
Learn about the case of Jonathan Trayes, who was sentenced to 3 years in prison for cyberstalking. Read about the victim’s experience, Trayes’ arrest, and the FBI’s involvement. Find out why cyberstalking is a serious offense and how law enforcement is working to combat it.
Maine Crime Tides in 1994
Maine’s 1994 crime landscape was marked by a disturbing uptick in violent crime rates, according to FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program data. The state witnessed a significant increase in reported violent crimes, mirroring a national trend that saw a 2.5% rise in violent crime rates across the United States. The FBI UCR program, established…
Maine 1993: Crime on the Rise
Maine 1993: Crime on the Rise In 1993, Maine witnessed a significant increase in crime rates, a trend that echoed across the nation. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, Maine reported a 4.2% increase in violent crimes compared to the previous year. This upward spike was consistent with the national trend, where…
Maine’s 1992 Crime Landscape: Violent Crime on the Rise
In 1992, Maine’s crime landscape painted a grim picture, with a significant increase in violent crime reported across the state. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, which collected crime data from law enforcement agencies nationwide, Maine saw a notable spike in violent offenses. This trend was part of a larger national phenomenon,…
Maine 1991: Crime Rates on the Rise
Maine in 1991 saw a significant spike in crime rates, a trend that mirrored the national increase in violent crime. According to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, which collected data from law enforcement agencies across the country, Maine reported 6,422 violent crimes, a 6.6% increase from the previous year. As a state, Maine…
Maine in 1990: A Year of Growing Crime Concerns
Maine in 1990 was marked by a significant increase in crime rates, a national trend that would continue through the decade. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, Maine’s crime rates rose by 5.6% compared to the previous year, making it one of the top five states with the highest crime rates per…
Maine in 1989: Crime Statistics Paint a Bleak Picture
In 1989, Maine’s crime landscape was characterized by a stark reality: violent crime rates were on the rise, and the state was struggling to keep pace. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, Maine’s violent crime rate increased by a notable margin compared to the national average. The UCR program, established in 1930,…
