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Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Yahoo
Maine funeral director who stole over $60,000 from clients sentenced to year in prison
Apr. 11—A former Maine funeral director has been ordered to serve one year in prison and pay back more than $60,000 that he stole from 49 of his clients. Harold Lee Lamson Jr. was sentenced in Penobscot County Superior Court on Wednesday after pleading guilty to 16 counts of felony theft and six related misdemeanor charges, according to Assistant District Attorney Christopher Smith. Though he isn't required to pay any fines, Lamson does need to pay back the $63,965.83 he stole from his clients while operating four funeral homes in Penobscot and Washington counties, Smith said. Lamson took the money from mortuary trusts, which set money aside for funeral expenses. Some Mainers told the Press Herald last year that they wanted to see the former funeral director behind bars, but said neither prison time nor restitution could make up for the pain he caused while they planned their loved ones' funerals. After paying funeral expenses, funeral directors in Maine must return all leftover funds from most kinds of mortuary trusts, according to state law. Lamson's attorney did not immediately return requests for comment on the sentencing. This story will be updated. Copy the Story Link We believe it's important to offer commenting on certain stories as a benefit to our readers. At its best, our comments sections can be a productive platform for readers to engage with our journalism, offer thoughts on coverage and issues, and drive conversation in a respectful, solutions-based way. It's a form of open discourse that can be useful to our community, public officials, journalists and others. We do not enable comments on everything — exceptions include most crime stories, and coverage involving personal tragedy or sensitive issues that invite personal attacks instead of thoughtful discussion. You can read more here about our commenting policy and terms of use. More information is also found on our FAQs. Show less
Boston Globe
28-02-2025
- Politics
- Boston Globe
JD Vance headed to Vermont's Sugarbush ski resort for family vacation, officials say
This week, Vermonters Vice President JD Vance speaks at the annual National Catholic Prayer Breakfast at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 28. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Advertisement Sugarbush representatives did not respond to a request for comment about the vice president's visit or changes to operations this weekend. Local news outlet VTDigger State police are following standard procedure for whenever a president, vice president, or other head of state visits Vermont, 'Members of the public should expect an increased law-enforcement presence in areas near the vice president's location and may encounter related delays,' Silverman wrote in an email in VTDigger. 'VSP encourages the public to plan for delays and be patient if traveling in the area this weekend.' Some Vermonters plan to protest Vance's visit to the deep blue state, according to Lamson, who works for Vermont's five-term Republican governor. The group While Scott's office supports any Vermonters who want to exercise their First Amendment rights, Lamson said, demonstrators must do so mindfully, given that Vance plans to be with his three young children. Advertisement 'We urge Vermonters to be respectful and treat him like we would any other guest,' Lamson said Friday. Facebook posts show there was a The governor has no plans to meet with Vance during his family's visit to Vermont, Lamson said. In a 'I welcome the Vice President and his family to Vermont and hope they enjoy their weekend here. It's no surprise they chose Vermont, we've had a lot of snow this winter, which has been good for our economy,' Scott said in the statement. 'Please join me in welcoming them to Vermont, and hoping they have an opportunity to experience what makes our state, and Vermonters, so special.' Claire Thornton can be reached at
Yahoo
08-02-2025
- Yahoo
Oakland man charged in armed robbery of 2 senior citizens: DA
(KRON) — The Alameda County District Attorney's Office announced Friday that a 24-year-old Oakland man was charged in connection with the armed robbery of two elderly people. Sunken boat linked to 'Zizians,' mysterious Vallejo murder case The DA's office said Fernando Michael Lamson faces two counts of second-degree robbery for Wednesday's incident. Prosecutors said Lamson used a firearm to target the 95-year-old and 71-year-old victims as they were returning home from shopping in Oakland. The DA said the charges also include enhancements for violent crimes against vulnerable victims. Lamson was arraigned on Friday. He faces more than 16 years in state prison if convicted of all charges. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
