Steven Downs will be allowed to point the finger at three other men at trial.
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: Dec. 15, 2021
• Christopher J. Estrada, 28, of 509 Christian Hill Road, Lovell, on charges of domestic violence terrorizing and domestic violence assault, 10:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14, at that address, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Ann M. Hodgkin, 35, of 41 Jugtown Road, Otisfield, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 9:08 a.m. […]
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Police face ‘staffing crisis’ in Sabattus
SABATTUS — A “staffing crisis” at the local police department may slow response times for some non-emergency calls, the town’s top official wrote in an open letter to the community Wednesday. Town Manager Timothy Kane said local police and Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office are “committed to providing law enforcement response to our citizens during this […]
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Dec. 13, 2021
• Alan M. Dyer, 31, of 51 Stuart St., Fryeburg, on charges of domestic violence aggravated assault, violation of condition of release and obstructing report of a crime, 7:04 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, in Fryeburg, by Fryeburg Police Department. • Tiffiny M. Fitzpatrick, 35, of 273 Bisbee Town Road, Waterford, on charges of refusing to […]
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Minot man denies sexual assault charges involving children
A judge set the highest bail she can remember — at $200,00 — saying defendant posed a ‘very high risk’ to society.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Dec. 10, 2021
• Russell C. Allen, 61, of 82 Pine St., South Paris, on charges of domestic violence terrorizing, refusing to submit to arrest or detention and aggravated assault, 11:53 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, at that address, by Paris Police Department. • Ashley L. Barker, 29, 98 Eddie Kahkonen Road, Norway, on a charge of failure to […]
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Defense lawyers warn of crisis with poorly paying court-appointed cases
Criminal defense lawyers say they are underpaid and overworked when representing indigent defendants.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Judge denies Auburn man’s motion to suppress evidence in Halloween murder case
Abdikadir Nur, 21, is charged with fatally shooting Hassan Hassan, 18, last year in Lewiston.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Dec. 8, 2021
• Vincent P. Carbone, 39, of 8 Tall Pines Lane, Brownfield, on a charge of criminal trespass, 6:52 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, in Brownfield, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Chelsey M. Edmonds, 32, of 25 Maine Ave., Rumford, on a charge of violation of condition of release, 12:51 p.m. Tuesday, in Mexico, by Office […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Naples man charged with domestic violence crimes against Lewiston woman
Police said Christian Conley burned his ex-girfriend’s clothes and assaulted her.