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United States of America v. Chase Kane

Date: 08-09-2026

Case Number: 1:24-cr-00058

Judge: Stacy D. Neumann

Court: United States District Court for the District of Maine (Penobscott County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: Ethan Plaut, Raphaelle A. Silver, Nicholas S. Heimbach

Defendant's Attorney: Matt Morgan and Walt McKee

Description:
Bangor, Maine, criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute cocaine in violation of 21 U.S.C. 846.

Reported by: Kent Morlan

Charles Kane, age 30, and associates repeatedly received large quantities of cocaine via mail, primarily from California, and made trips to California and Mexico to meet with suppliers and co-conspirators. They then distributed the drug to customers and associates in eastern Maine. Kane and his associates possessed multiple firearms during the drug conspiracy.

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) investigated this case, with the assistance of the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency and the United States Postal Inspection Service.
Outcome:
The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison to be followed by five years of supervised release.
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About This Case

What was the outcome of United States of America v. Chase Kane?

The outcome was: The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison to be followed by five years of supervised release.

Which court heard United States of America v. Chase Kane?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the District of Maine (Penobscott County), ME. The presiding judge was Stacy D. Neumann.

Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Chase Kane?

Plaintiff's attorney: Ethan Plaut, Raphaelle A. Silver, Nicholas S. Heimbach. Defendant's attorney: Matt Morgan and Walt McKee.

When was United States of America v. Chase Kane decided?

This case was decided on August 9, 2026.