Man Sentenced for Illegal Entry into the U.S. Through Maine

A 53-year-old man was sentenced to 115 days in prison after failing to report his arrival and present himself for inspection at the international port of entry in Calais.

Sentenced to Prison and Supervised Release

Jason Brenner was also given one year of supervised release by U.S. Magistrate Judge John C. Nivison. Brenner pleaded guilty to the charges on August 12, 2025.

Turned Around in Canada and Travelled Back to Maine

Brenner drove into Canada from Maine on July 1, 2025. He turned his vehicle around after encountering Canadian immigration officials and traveled back towards the United States.

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High Speed Police Chase after Failing to Stop

“Instead of stopping his vehicle and presenting himself for inspection at the Calais port of entry, Brenner entered the U.S. by traveling in the outbound lane in the wrong direction, bypassing the incoming traffic inspection lanes,” said the United States Attorney’s Office.

Suspect Wearing Body Armor with a Loaded Firearm

Police chased him at speeds in excess of 100 mph. Brenner crashed his vehicle during the pursuit. When officers found him in the woods, he was wearing body armor and had a loaded firearm.

Loaded Magazines and Another Firearm

He also had two loaded magazines and another firearm in the crashed vehicle.

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Lead Investigators

Investigating the case was the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol and the Baileyville and Indian Township police departments.