Christopher Williams

Sun Journal

Chris Williams covers courts and daytime crime at the Sun Journal where he has been a staff writer for more than two decades. He reports on local, state and federal courts as well as spot news, crashes, fires and other general mayhem. During his time at the Sun Journal, he has served on Sunday and enterprise staff, covering politics, state government, environmental and health care issues, sometimes tackling investigative stories. When he's not on the beat, Chris enjoys sailing, skiing and restoring his Victorian era home.

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Published
August 1, 2023

Connecticut man gets two life sentences for Auburn murders

David Barnett confessed to killing an Auburn woman and a Connecticut man about a year ago.
Published
July 31, 2023

Oxford County arrest log: July 31, 2023

• Joseph Downs, 45, of 419 Cumberland St., Rumford, on a charge of domestic violence assault, 1:38 p.m. Friday, July 28, at that address, by Rumford Police Department. • Kaylah M. Harmon, 19, of 23 Mason St., Bethel, on charges of burglary and theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, 11:44 a.m. Sunday, July 30, no […]
Published
July 28, 2023

Oxford County arrest log: July 28, 2023

• Mariah E. Gagne, 33, of 23 Erchles St., Rumford, on charges of violation of condition of release and endangering the welfare of a child, 2:38 a.m. Thursday, July 27, at that address, by Rumford Police Department. • Hannah M. Hairston, 21, of 20 Congress St., Rumford, on charges of violation of condition of release, […]
Published
July 28, 2023

Phone scammers pose as federal agents

Fraudsters may disguise their phone numbers to appear to be coming from a federal agency.
Published
July 27, 2023

‘The ceiling started collapsing’: Residents of Lewiston apartment building reeling after storm forces them out of homes

The apartment building at 37 Union St. was condemned by the city after a Tuesday downpour affected the building’s electrical service.
Published
July 26, 2023

Oxford County arrest log: July 26, 2023

• Eben B. Bemis, 59, of 558 Union Hill Road, Stow, on charges of operating under the influence of alcohol and violating of condition of release, 6:58 p.m. Monday, July 24, in Woodstock, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Krysteena M. Bolger, 29, of Yeaton Lane in West Paris, on a charge of failure to […]
Published
July 26, 2023

Jay man admits to trafficking fentanyl

Devon Ashton was seen meeting with a confidential source for a drug exchange, prosecutors say.
Published
July 25, 2023

Paris man admits to trafficking cocaine, gives up dozens of guns and cash

Drug agents seized drugs, cash and guns at homes in Paris and Poland in 2021.
Published
July 24, 2023

Oxford County arrest log: July 24, 2023

• Lacey C. Dunham, 36, of 95 Staples Hill Road, Canton, on charges of violation of condition of release and domestic violence assault, 8:07 p.m. Saturday, July 22, on Auburn Road in Peru, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Troy L. Hosie, 54, transient, Dixfield, on a charge of violating protection from abuse order, 2:26 […]
Published
July 21, 2023

Oxford County arrest log: July 21, 2023

• Anthony C. Aldrich, 51, of 130 Pleasant St., Norway, on charges of terrorizing and violation of condition of release, 11:52 p.m. Tuesday, July 18, at that address, by Norway Police Department. • Anthony M. Bizzocchi, 43, of 20 Church St., South Paris, on two charges of theft by unauthorized use of property, two charges […]