• Khamaree T. Hall, 25, of 318 Waldo St., Rumford, on a charge of violation of condition of release, 7:09 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, in Rumford, by Rumford Police Department. • Patrick W. McInnis Jr., 48, of 168 Main St., Norway, on a charge of violation of condition of release, 9:58 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11, […]
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.
Auburn man convicted of sexually assaulting and killing Alaska woman in 1993
Steven H. Downs of Auburn was charged with murder and sexual assault in the 1993 slaying of an Alaska Native woman.
Oxford County arrest log: Feb. 9, 2022
• Gerald T. Geisinger, 36, of 173 Misty Lane, Brownfield, on a charge of probation revocation by arrest, 11:17 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8, in Penobscot County, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Joshua J. Knight, 19, of 31 Edmunds Road, Canton, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 5:01 p.m. Monday, Feb. 7, […]
Jury begins deliberations in Alaska murder case against Auburn man
Steven H. Downs is charged with sexual assault and murder in the slaying of a Alaska Native woman in 1993 while he was a student at the University of Alaska at Fairbanks.
Oxford County arrest log: Feb. 7, 2022
• Eben B. Bemis, 57, of 558 Union Hill Road, Stow, on a charge of domestic violence assault, 6:05 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, in Stow, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Scott D. Dutcher, 52, of 1483 North Road, Gilead, on a charge of domestic violence assault, 5:55 a.m. Friday, Feb. 4, in Gilead, by […]
Auburn man’s DNA not found in sample on Alaska victim’s body, expert says
Crime lab official says markers found on woman’s breast didn’t match Steven H. Downs profile.
Alternative suspect denies involvement in Alaska murder case against Auburn man
One of three alternative suspects in the murder and sexual assault trial of Steven H. Downs of Auburn testified Thursday in Fairbanks Superior Court.
Auburn man heard denying assault and murder of Alaska woman
Interviews of Steven H. Downs by police were played to the jury on Day 13 of his trial Wednesday in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Gun used in Alaska cold case murder could have belonged to Auburn man, expert says
A ballistics expert testified in the murder and rape trial of Steven H. Downs that his and millions of other guns could have fired the fatal bullet.
Turner man pleads insanity defense in slayings of Troy and Dulsie Varney
A judge said he expects to commit the defendant to the Department of Health and Human Services for psychiatric care.