• Andrew A. Dyment, 29, of 10 Burton St., Mexico, on a charge of violation of condition of release, 12:08 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 11, in Rumford, by Rumford Police Department. • Hannah M. Hairston, 19, of 436 Waldo St., Rumford, on two charges of failure to appear after bailed, 9:08 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 11, in […]
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 inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Former Byron town clerk charged with theft
Allison Freeman was town clerk for five years until she resigned, saying she was harassed and couldn’t fulfill the requirements of the job.
advertisement
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Man and niece wanted in beating, stabbing of Buckfield man arrested in Tennessee
Authorities say the two suspects from Maine were found camping while attempting to hide.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Turnpike crash in Gray critically injures teen driver and Lewiston passenger, police say
The juvenile driver from Minnesota was ejected from the car and pinned under it.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Owner of Lewiston dog who attacked neighbor won’t be prosecuted
DA says court fines might take away from compensation for victim Constance Veilleux, who has undergone five surgeries and is scheduled for another next week.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Jay man pleads not guilty to Livermore Falls shooting charges
Witnesses told police Avery Teehan shot Tommy Parent in the leg after luring him into a fistfight.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Judge rules on motions in South Paris double murder case
The trial of Mark Penley of Peru is expected to be held in October in Oxford County Superior Court.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Aug. 9, 2021
• Ashley L. Barker, 98 Eddie Kahkonen Road, Norway, on charges of violation of condition of release, unlawful furnishing of scheduled drug and unlawful possession of methamphetamine, 6:47 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4, on Main Street, Norway, by Norway Police Department. • Chad W. Coolidge, 38, of 60 High St., West Paris, on a charge of violation […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
New eviction moratorium raising more questions in Lewiston
The more targeted eviction moratorium can be confusing, and may not have a big impact in Maine, some experts say.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Auburn man uninjured in fatal turnpike crash
A Caribou man was killed in a collision with a tractor-trailer truck in Kittery.