06/08/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/08/2026 11:01
BANGOR, Maine: A Bradley man was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Bangor for conspiracy to commit bank fraud and aggravated identity theft.
U.S. District Judge John A. Woodcock, Jr. sentenced Darren Deorsey, 51, to 13 months of imprisonment, followed by 5 years of supervised release. He was also ordered to pay $16,900 in restitution. Deorsey pleaded guilty on November 6, 2025.
According to court records, between July and October 2024, Deorsey conspired with others to fraudulently obtain money by entering banks, impersonating legitimate bank account holders, and using fictitious identification cards to gain access to their bank accounts and withdraw funds. Through fraud, Deorsey obtained a total of $16,900 from customer accounts, including a $5,000 cash advance on a home equity line of credit in the name of an account holder.
The FBI investigated the case with assistance from the Bangor Police Department, Maine Drug Enforcement Agency, and Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles - Enforcement Services Division.
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Alisa Ross, Assistant United States Attorney (Tel: 207-945-0373)