Daniel P. Sansone told police he needed a gun for protection after he was convicted of a drug crime in 2020.
Christopher Williams
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.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Auburn man gets 10 years for dealing crack
Robert Scott Jr.’s attorney said his childhood ‘was rife with poverty, insecurity, exploitation, chaos, and violence.’
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Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: May 31, 2022
• Tobey T. Dorr, 52, of 322 Greenwood Road, Norway, on a charge of domestic violence assault, 10:13 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, at that address, by Norway Police Department. • Richard H. Lappin, 72, of 60 Howe Hill Road, Waterford, on charges of domestic violence reckless conduct, criminal threatening and two charges of assault, 12:17 […]
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Poland man drowns in Martin Stream in Turner
Adrian Maurais, 36, died Sunday while attempting to swim to a float about 50 feet from shore, according to a spokesman for the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Uncategorized
Officials: Lightning might have caused house fire in Sabattus
Damage to home at 28 Holden St. estimated at $75,000.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Lisbon man denied bail after jail escape
David R. Mockler appeared in court Thursday by videoconference from his hospital bed where he’s being treated for two broken feet after jumping from the Androscoggin County Jail roof on Monday.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Bail set for Greene man charged in Lewiston standoff
A judge said Chandler must seek mental health and substance abuse evaluations if released from jail.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine Crime, News
Mechanic Falls man held without bail in stabbing
A prosecutor said Scott O’Donnell had killed two elderly women ‘because they’re weak.’
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston Police say a man was shot in the foot May 24
Police said only one person appears to have been struck, but several vehicles and buildings also were hit.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: May 23, 2022
• Danielle M. Bailey, 33, of 281 Streaked Mountain Road, Buckfield, on two charges of failure to appear after bailed, 3:59 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, in Paris, by Paris Police Department. • Brittany M. Beaulieu, 36, of 85 Fieldstone Road, Poland, on a charge of violation of condition of release, 4:16 p.m. Friday, May 20, […]