Maine Woman Pleads Guilty in Major Marijuana Trafficking Scheme
In a significant development within a sprawling marijuana trafficking and money laundering operation in Franklin County, Alisa Sirois, 43, of Kingfield, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges. Her plea is part of a larger investigation that led to the arrest of over a dozen individuals in October 2020, linked to an estimated $13 million operation involving the industrial cultivation and distribution of marijuana, as well as extensive money laundering.
Under her plea agreement, Sirois faces a prison term of up to 46 months and will forfeit approximately $500,000 in assets. This case, which has drawn considerable attention, implicated several current and former law enforcement officials and public figures in the Rangeley area, underscoring the depth of the alleged criminal enterprise.
Central to the operation’s leadership is Lucas Sirois, Alisa’s husband, who has been charged with conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, money laundering, bank fraud, and tax evasion. As of now, he has not entered a plea. Additional individuals charged include Robert Sirois, Lucas’s father, and Kenneth Allen, a tax preparer.
Among the significant guilty pleas are those from former Franklin County Sheriff’s deputies Derrick Doucette and Bradley Scovil, who admitted to alerting Lucas Sirois of an ongoing federal investigation in exchange for money and vehicles. Furthermore, David Burgess, a former Rangeley Selectman, pleaded guilty to accepting substantial cash payments to advocate for Lucas in town matters.
Alisa’s plea follows other admissions of guilt in the case, including that of Randal Cousineau, described as Lucas Sirois’ “right-hand man,” who also faced serious charges involving marijuana distribution. Meanwhile, some police officers accused of cooperating with the operation had their charges dismissed. The complex case highlights the intersection of crime and public service in the region.
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