On the verge of trial for attempted murder Nathaniel Ashwood accepted a plea with a capped sentence of 3½ years in prison.
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.
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Oxford County arrest log: Nov. 10, 2021
• Natasha M. Caswell, 41, transient, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 4:22 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, in Norway by Norway Police Department. • William T. Currier, 32, of 65 Front St., Sumner, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 11:19 a.m. Monday, Nov. 8, in South Paris, by probation […]
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston man charged with falsely reporting tampered candy
The 27-year-old father told police he found ‘metal shards and staples’ in Halloween candy.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Attempted murder suspect pleads to lesser charges
Nathaniel Ashwood of Massachusetts will be sentenced Wednesday for a 2020 shooting in Lewiston.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Nov. 8, 2021
• Jaime L. Austin, 43, of 64 Osgood Ave., Mexico, on charges of disorderly conduct, violation of condition of release and refusing to submit to arrest or detention, 3:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, in South Paris, by Mexico Police Department. • Matthew P. Woodcock, 26, of 29 Falmouth St., Rumford, on a charge of failure […]
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Oxford County arrest log: Nov. 5, 2021
• Joshua A. Hayes, 34, of 62 Starks Road, New Sharon, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 2:58 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, in West Paris by Maine State Police. • Bethany P. Hill, 34, of 18 McWain Hill Road, Waterford, on charges of aggravated trafficking of scheduled drugs and violation of condition […]
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Auburn man gets 3 years for drugs, gun crimes
Tyler Span forfeited his gun and more than $5,000 in cash believed to be drug proceeds.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Connecticut man denied bail in fairgrounds murder case
A judge found probable cause for a murder charge against Carlos Negron and determined he posed a flight risk and danger to the community.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Former McDonald’s workers appear in court on drug charges
Police said the two defendants were responsible for Suboxone strips ending up in a Happy Meal in June.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Nov. 3, 2021
• Timothy J. Emrich Sr., 52, of 34 Water St., Norway, on charges of refusing to submit to arrest or detention, domestic violence assault and violation of condition of release, 9:36 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2, at that address by Norway Police Department. • Patrick J. Landis, 32, of 187 Waterford Road, Norway, on charges of […]