A judge ruled that Danny Roberts’ murder conviction will stand despite new DNA evidence Roberts says supports his theory of the case.
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
Hartford man admits to manslaughter in 2019 Buckfield crash
Jarek Boyd agreed to spend up to four years behind bars, but is expected to argue for less.
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Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: June 6, 2021
• Kristian S. Flanagan, 29, of 17 Cottage St., Norway, on charges of violation of protective order and violation of condition of release, 2:49 p.m. Sunday, June 4, in West Paris by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Ricky L. Kneeland, 21, of 14 Wyman Hill Road, Andover, on charges of domestic violence assault and aggravated […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston man threatened to shoot bank clerk, police say
Nickolas King, who is charged with robbing a Lewiston bank on Wednesday, had his first appearance in court Friday.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Fire destroys Turner home
Firefighters battled a blaze Thursday night at a mobile home on Snell Hill Road.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Auburn man convicted of cocaine possession faces possible return to prison
Vincent Steed was freed from federal prison last year, but is back behind bars.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Massachusetts men appear in Lewiston court on fugitive charges
One man wanted in weekend hit-and-run in Revere and the other on child rape charge.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Auburn man admits to attempting to rob a Lewiston restaurant
A judge sentenced Christian Copeland to serve two months of a three-year sentence.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: June 30, 2021
• Kenneth J. Armstrong, 30, of 13 Dix Ave., Mexico, on charges of failure to appear after bailed and violation of condition of release, 7:53 a.m. Wednesday, June 30, in Mexico by Mexico Police Department. • Scott A. Britton, 25, of 287 Bates St., Lewiston, on charges of disorderly conduct and probation violation, 8:57 p.m. […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Massachusetts men arrested in Auburn after weekend crash that injured state trooper
The two men are expected to appear in court on fugitive from justice charges pending extradition to Massachusetts.