Man Sentenced to Over 7 Years for Drug Trafficking in Maine

A 38-year-old man was sentenced to over 7 years in prison for drug trafficking and money laundering in Maine.

Sentenced to 87 Months

Jeremy Kane from Ellsworth was given 87 months or 7 years and three months behind bars. Kane pleaded guilty on February 12, 2025.

Drug Charges and Money Laundering

He was charged with conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances and conspiring to commit money laundering.

Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

Court records said Kane “conspired to traffic methamphetamine in Maine” between May 2022 and May 2023.

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Meth Shipped to Maine from California

“A source in California would mail shipments of methamphetamine to Maine for distribution in Downeast Maine,” said the U.S. Attorney's Office.

Money Laundering

The money was then sent to money services like Walmart2Walmart, Cash App, and Venmo as part of the money laundering.

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Lead Investigators

The case was investigated by the FBI, U.S. Postal Service, Ellsworth Police Department, Maine Drug Enforcement Agency, Holden Police Department, and Hancock County Sheriff’s Office.