A judge suspended nine years and three months of Spencer W. Dowd’s sentence in a plea agreement reached by his attorney and prosecutors.
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.
Oxford County arrest log: May 11, 2022
• Brittany M. Beaulieu, 36, of 27 Stagecoach Road, Bowdoinham, on a charge of violation of condition of release, 3:25 a.m. Tuesday, May 11, in Paris, by Paris Police Department. • Keileigh I. Brackett, 33, of 56 Sixth St., Auburn, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 5:55 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, on […]
Auburn woman gets nearly 5 years for fentanyl charge
Donna Pagnani has a history of drug addiction as well as mental health problems, according to court papers,
Oxford County arrest log: May 9, 2022
• Brittany M. Beaulieu, 36, of 27 Stagecoach Road, Bowdoin, on charges of domestic violence assault and violation of condition of release, 1:09 p.m. Saturday, May 7, on Myrtle Street, South Paris, by Paris Police Department. • Richard S. Hodge, 31, of 69 Beal St., Norway, on a charge of violation of condition of release, […]
Lawsuits against Lewiston cremation business on track for trial
A dozen civil cases have been filed against the former Affordable Cremation Solution over its handling of the remains of deceased family members.
Oxford County arrest log: May 6, 2022
Danyelle D. Bonney, 36, of 441 Allen Hill Road, Oxford, on charges of unlawful trafficking in scheduled drugs and unlawful possession of methamphetamine, 12:46 a.m. Tuesday, May 3, on Pikes Hill in Norway, by Norway Police Department. Mark A. Buiniskas, 47, transient, on a charge of probation revocation, 11:59 a.m. Thursday, May 5, at Androscoggin […]
Lewiston shooting victim no longer hospitalized
Omar Mohamed Omar had been taken to a local hospital Monday for a gunshot wound, but was not listed as a patient Thursday.
No charges filed after Wednesday night standoff in Lewiston
The man was not taken into custody and was experiencing emotional difficulties, police said.
Westbrook man charged in car chase from Poland to Lewiston
In addition to an eluding charge, Daniel Spooner faces drug and crash charges.
Auburn man faces 18 charges in connection to high-speed chase, crash in Minot
Brandon Pelletier is facing eight felony charges in connection with the incident.