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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.

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News

Alaska investigators said they struggled to find witnesses in 1993 campus slaying

by Christopher Williams January 21, 2022January 21, 2022

Friday marked the fifth day of the trial of Steven H. Downs, 47, of Auburn.

Bethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley

Oxford County arrest log: Jan. 21, 2022

January 21, 2022

• Gradyn M. Dyer, 24, of 96 Center St., Bangor, on two charges of failure to appear after bailed, 4:16 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, in Waterford, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Jorge A. Gonzalez, 30, of 7 Harrison Road, Bridgton, on charges of theft by receiving stolen property and domestic violence aggravated assault, 11:31 […]

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, Nation / World, News

Crime lab worker describes photos from scene of slain Alaskan woman

by Christopher Williams January 20, 2022January 21, 2022

Steven H. Downs of Auburn is on trial for murder and sexual assault in 28-year-old case.

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News

Witness describes suspect in Alaska cold case slaying

by Christopher Williams January 19, 2022January 20, 2022

An Auburn man is on trial for the sexual assault and murder of an Alaskan woman in 1993.

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News

Witness says she heard sound like ‘firecrackers’ when Alaskan woman was killed

by Christopher Williams January 18, 2022January 19, 2022

An Auburn man faces murder and sexual assault charges at his trial in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Bethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley

Oxford County arrest log: Jan. 18, 2022

by Christopher Williams January 18, 2022

• Shawn A. Comeau, 40, of 38 Pleasant St., Peru, on two charges of aggravated trafficking of scheduled drugs, 11:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 17, at that address, by Maine State Police. • Mandisa F. Jackson, 30, of 64 Oxford St., Lewiston, on two charges of aggravated trafficking of scheduled drugs and a charge of aggravated […]

Franklin, Maine Crime, News

Judge gives defendants in Farmington marijuana case more time to review evidence

by Christopher Williams January 14, 2022January 14, 2022

The trial on federal charges has been pushed to September.

Bethel, Franklin, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley

Oxford County arrest log: Jan. 14, 2022

by Sun Journal staff report January 14, 2022January 14, 2022

• Amy E. Boutilier, 43, of 232 Knox St., Rumford, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 3:12 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, in Oxford, by Maine State Police. • Elijah W. Cowper, 20, 20 Spruce Lane, Gorham, on charges of violation of condition of release and criminal trespass, 1:03 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, […]