United States Attorney's Office for the District of Maine
10/23/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/23/2026 14:32
Illegal Alien from Dominican Republic Sentenced for Trafficking Methamphetamine, Fentanyl, and Cocaine
Press Release
Illegal Alien from Dominican Republic Sentenced for Trafficking Methamphetamine, Fentanyl, and Cocaine
Friday, October 23, 2026
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For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Maine
Lenin Nova-Nova identified himself using a false name
BANGOR, Maine: A Dominican Republic national was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Bangor for possessing controlled substances with intent to distribute.
U.S. District Judge John A. Woodcock, Jr. sentenced Lenin Nova-Nova, 45, to 10 years in prison to be followed by five years of supervised release. Nova-Nova pleaded guilty on June 17, 2024.
According to court records, in November 2023, Nova-Nova was a passenger in a vehicle that East Millinocket police officers stopped due to a headlight issue. An officer observed an unnatural bulge under Nova-Nova's clothing. Nova-Nova identified himself using a false name and a warrant check of that alias revealed an outstanding arrest warrant. A search of Nova-Nova's person revealed $1,305 in cash, four cell phones, and suspected controlled substances wrapped in cellophane. The substances were analyzed and identified as approximately 113 grams of 100% pure methamphetamine, approximately 19 grams of a substance containing fentanyl, and 57.8 grams of a substance containing cocaine base. Homeland Security Investigations was able to determine Nova-Nova's real identity and that he was in the country illegally.
The East Millinocket Police Department and Homeland Security Investigations investigated the case.
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Contact
Joel Casey, Assistant United States Attorney (Tel: 207-945-0373)
Updated October 23, 2026
Topic
Drug Trafficking
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