Police said Ralph Leach admitted to having sexually assaulted several children, according to prosecutor.
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 inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Transient man charged in Auburn Circle K robberies
Police said Shawn Small admitted to robbing an Auburn convenience store twice.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Buckfield man, charged with murder of daughter, allowed Christmas visit with children
Trevor Averill has been accused of murder related to the death of his 2-month-old daughter last year.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Dec. 6, 2021
• Thomas E. Begley, 29, of 4 Hazen St., Norway, on a charge of domestic violence assault, 5:04 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, in Norway, by Norway Police Department. • Amy E. Boutilier, 43, of 232 Knox St., Rumford, on two charges of failure to appear after bailed, 7:41 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, at Route 232 […]
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Dec. 3, 2021
• Lisa L. Bachman, 32, of 256 Lovewell Pond Road, Fryeburg, on charges of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, theft by deception and forgery, 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, in New Hampshire, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Bronson S. Cole, 30, of 1 White Court, Bethel, on a charge of violation of condition […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston crews repair a water main break on Lisbon Street
Nearly 20 feet of pipe was replaced Thursday near Dunkin’.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Auburn man facing murder charge challenges police report
The defendant in the 2020 fatal Halloween shooting is hoping to get the police affidavit supporting search warrant in his case thrown out.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Nov. 30, 2021
• Aaron A. Aldrich, 44, of 374 Scribner Hill Road, Otisfield, on charges of violation of condition of release, burglary and two counts of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, 7:59 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28, in Oxford, by Oxford Police Department. • Andrew P. Amato, 38, of 60 Maple St., Fryeburg, on a charge of […]
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Judge hears Seth Carey’s motion to dismiss charges
The judge took the matter under advisement without ruling Tuesday.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Peru man gets 2 life sentences in Paris murders
A jury convicted Mark Penley in October in the murders of his ex-girlfriend, Heather Bickford, and her boyfriend, Dana Hill in 2019.