A Springfield resident has admitted guilt in a federal court in Bangor for the illegal possession of a firearm.
Court documents reveal that in February 2024, an incident occurred where James Elliott, aged 66, allegedly threatened an insurance company home inspector with a firearm. This led to the Penobscot County Sheriff's Office conducting a search of Elliott's residence in March 2024. During this search, authorities discovered six firearms, including a loaded .44 magnum lever action rifle. Elliott is prohibited from owning firearms due to his previous felony convictions in Kansas.
Elliott could face up to 15 years in federal prison and a fine reaching $250,000. Additionally, he may be subject to up to three years of supervised release following his sentence. The final decision on sentencing will be made by a federal district judge who will consider the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines along with other legal factors.
The investigation was carried out by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), with support from the Penobscot County Sheriff's Office, Maine Warden Service, and Maine Drug Enforcement Agency.