• Jeremiah Hennigar, 35, of 87 Main St., Harrison, on a charge of operating under the influence of alcohol, 4:53 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, in Paris, by Paris Police Department. • Ryan M. Philbrick, 31, of 3 Stearns Hill Road, West Paris, on a charge of unlawful possession of fentanyl powder, 12:16 p.m. Tuesday, March […]
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 inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Feb. 28, 2022
• Brett G. Cottle, 44, of 20 Skillings Ave., Norway, on a charge of domestic violence assault, 9:12 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 27, on Carter Street in Norway, by Norway Police Department. • Stephen R. Duff, 30, 20 Marston St., Norway, on charges of criminal trespass and disorderly conduct, 3:36 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, at 15 […]
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Massachusetts man convicted of sex crimes
The incidents occurred in Maine and Massachusetts involving a girl under 12.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Buckfield man charged with felony from shooting
Travis A. Lowell faces up to 30 years in prison if he’s convicted of elevated aggravated assault.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Feb. 22, 2022
• Adrian B. Brochu, 40, of 29 Market Square, Paris, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 10:19 a.m. Monday, Feb. 21, at Market Square, by Paris Police Department. • Zachary O. Downs, 29, of 339 West Bethel Road, Bethel, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 4:08 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Anatomy of a cold case: A breakdown of the Steven Downs murder trial
Steven Downs of Auburn is convicted in a 29-year-old Alaska case that had ‘enough reasonable doubt … to drive a train through,’ according to one defense attorney.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Defense files motion for new trial for Auburn man in Alaska cold case
Allegations contained in a motion filed by attorneys for Steven H. Downs include prosecutors heard privileged attorney-client phone conversations while the defendant was in jail.
Posted inMaine Crime, News
Connecticut man denies murder charge in Fryeburg stabbing
Carlos A. Negron is being held without bail at the Oxford County Jail pending trial.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Greenwood man denies charges in fatal crash that killed his wife
Terrence G. Gordon was driving a pickup truck in 2019 in Stoneham when it crashed, killing his wife and injuring his children, according to court documents.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Auburn man injured in Minot chase appears in court
Brandon Pelletier of Auburn was charged with nearly a dozen crimes, including three felonies, after the Monday chase ended in a crash.