At Androscoggin County Jail in Auburn, anyone arrested is immediately quarantined and tested for COVID-19.
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: Jan. 10, 2022
• Nicholas Bergeron-Moore, 22, of 567 Marsh Road, Sabattus, on charges of harassment, domestic violence stalking, tampering with a witness, domestic violence terrorizing and criminal mischief, 9:38 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 9, in Norway, by Norway Police Department. • Christian Duran, 28, of West Paris, on a charge of assault, 7:53 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5, at […]
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Auburn man’s murder trial in Alaska ‘cold case’ scheduled next week
Steven H. Downs was charged in 2019 with raping and murdering an Alaskan woman in 1993 when he was a college student.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Auburn school bus struck by BB or pellet, police say
Police said they will be closely monitoring bus routes next week.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Norway therapist gets probation for health care fraud
Heather Borst must repay the Maine Department of Health and Human Services more than $470,000 for false claims she submitted as a clinical social worker.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
South Carolina man gets 10 years in ‘sadistic’ stalking case
Dustin Beach said recovery and religion have helped him see his wrongdoing and change his ways.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston woman sues former neighbor and his landlord in 2021 dog attack
Constance Veilleux underwent multiple surgeries from injuries she sustained during an attack last year.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Jan. 5, 2022
• James. J. Grovo, 39, of 64 Lynn St., Oxford, on a charge of aggravated assault, 11:02 p.m. Monday, Jan. 3, at 64 Lynn St., Oxford, by Oxford Police Department. • Seth M. Mathews, 33, of 26 Cottage St., Norway, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 12:53 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5, in […]
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Bethel woman faces felony theft charge
Lori T. Swain pleaded not guilty after an indictment by the Oxford County grand jury.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Auburn woman indicted on felony arson charge in Walgreens fire
Sarah Huntington, 32, has been charged with arson and aggravated criminal mischief related to the Nov. 23 fire at Walgreens on Union Street.