Kelly Ballinger of Glenburn, a former property manager for a Portland apartment complex, stole rent paid by HUD Housing Choice Voucher Program tenants & deflated some tenants’ incomes so HUD would pay a larger share of the rent to disguise shortfalls. justice.gov/usao-me/pr/for…

Paul Logugune, 22, broke into vehicles to obtain driver’s licenses & checkbooks then recruited others to cash forged checks using the licenses as ID. He faces up to 30 yrs in prison. justice.gov/usao-me/pr/por…

Today begins #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth , a time to celebrate the rich history, culture & achievements of the Jewish community and to stand together against hatred & antisemitism.

When crossing the border, Victor Sousa of Wayne was observed fidgeting w/his pants & stopped for secondary inspection; 93 pills were recovered. While awaiting sentencing, he lied about knowing 2 subjects of a federal narcotics investigation. justice.gov/usao-me/pr/way…

In 1958, President Eisenhower proclaimed May 1 #LawDay to honor the role of law in the creation of the nation: history.com/this-day-in-hi…

During #AANHPIHeritageMonth , we celebrate these diverse & vibrant cultures that bring so much to #Maine & the nation. We honor the contributions made to the fabric of our communities - thank you for the immeasurable ways you strengthen the state & nation. #AAPI #APAHM

Joshua Brougham, 38, of Manchester, #Maine faces up to 25 yrs in prison for an armed bank robbery in Augusta in 2022. Augusta Police tracked Brougham & arrested him 4 days after the robbery, recovering a .380 caliber pistol & ammunition. justice.gov/usao-me/pr/man…

Do you know what apps, games & platforms your kids are using? Have you talked to them about why they should never engage w/someone - anyone - online that they don't know in real life (IRL)? Stay involved w/what your kids are doing online & talk to them often about how to safe.

Our thoughts are with our colleagues in Charlotte, NC tonight.

#DYK This week is National Week of Action for Missing & Murdered Native Women and Girls. The week concludes on Sunday, May 5 with National Day of Awareness for #MMIW . Learn more: niwrc.org/mmiwnatlweek23

Kids make mistakes. Be a trusted adult they will turn to for help: missingkids.org/blog/2021/bein…

Collection sites open NOW! Help loosen the grip of Rx drug misuse--drop off your unneeded meds today. Find a collection site near you: dea.gov/takebackday#co…

#TakeBackDay #opioidcrisis

A game warden observed bullets lodged in the exterior walls of an Exeter residence & Scott Lynch, Jr. admitted that he had been target shooting in the woods. He also told the warden that he was a convicted felon. justice.gov/usao-me/pr/car…

If a child tells you that something made them uncomfortable online, you can report an incident by visiting know2protect.gov/How-to-report.

#StaySafe #K2P

The #opioidcrisis is a public safety & health issue that plagues countless communities, including right here in #Maine . Prevent addiction & overdose deaths by cleaning out your med cabinets & disposing of old/expired prescriptions. Find a collection site: dea.gov/takebackday#co…

Cristian Paul Pinguil-Caguana, 37, was sentenced to 12 months & one day in prison. When confronted by U.S. Border Patrol agents, Pinguil-Caguana identified himself as from Ecuador & reported that he was in the country illegally. justice.gov/usao-me/pr/ecu…