Man Sentenced to 1 Year for False Statement to Buy Gun in Maine

A 22-year-old man was sentenced to 1 year in prison after making a false statement during the purchase of a firearm in Maine.

Man to Serve 12 Months and One Day for False Statement to Purchase Firearm

Caleb Rhine from Blue Hill was given 12 months and one day with three years supervised release.

United States District Court Sentence

The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge John A. Woodcock, Jr. in Bangor.

Man Provided False Information to Purchase Firearm

Rhine was under indictment on May 5, 2024 when he falsely filled out Form 4473 to purchase a firearm in Maine.

Prior Indictment for Aggravated Drug Trafficking in Maine

He was indicted on June 8, 2023 in Hancock Superior Court for Aggravated Drug Trafficking.

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Man Answered No to Indictments on Firearms Purchase Form

“In response to the question, “Are you under indictment or information in any court for a felony, or any other crime for which the judge could imprison you for more than one year . . .?,” Rhine falsely checked the box “No,”” according to the United States Attorney’s Office.

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Purchased Firearm with False Statement on Form

Rhine was able to purchase the firearm a few days later based on the false statement.

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Lead Investigators in the Case Included the ATF and Deputies

The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Hancock County Sheriff's Office.