Xavier Pelkey, Conspiring to Provide Material Support to Terrorists, Maine 2022
Waterville Man Faces Up to 15 Years for Conspiring to Provide Material Support to Terrorists
BANGOR, Maine: In a shocking revelation, 19-year-old Xavier Pelkey of Waterville has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists.
According to court records, Pelkey conspired with two minors, one located in Chicago and one in Canada, to conduct a mass shooting at a Shia mosque in the Chicago area. Pelkey and his coconspirators were subscribers to a radical form of Sunni Islam and supporters of the foreign terrorist organization the Islamic State, also known as ISIS.
Pelkey planned to contribute firearms, ammunition, and explosives to be used in the attack. In February 2022, the FBI executed a search warrant at Pelkey’s Waterville residence and discovered three handmade explosive devices. Investigators observed a hand-painted version of the flag used by ISIS on the wall of Pelkey’s bedroom and recovered written statements intended to be released just prior to the planned attack claiming the attack in the name of ISIS.
Pelkey faces up to 15 years in prison and a $250,000 fine followed by up to a lifetime of supervised release. 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 FBI investigated the case, bringing to light the shocking extent of Pelkey’s plans and the potential harm he posed to innocent lives.
Pelkey’s guilty plea serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of extremism and the importance of vigilance in the face of terrorism.
As our investigation continues, we will keep a close eye on this case and provide updates on any developments.
**Mandatory Facts**
Defendant: Xavier Pelkey
Criminal Charges: Conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists
City and State: Waterville, Maine
Date: February 2022
Sentence: Up to 15 years in prison and a $250,000 fine followed by up to a lifetime of supervised release
Key Facts
- State: Maine
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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