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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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Lewiston man back in jail after suspected drug trafficking
Vincent Steed was on supervised release from federal prison when probation officers said he violated the terms of his release by dealing drugs in Auburn earlier this month.
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Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: June 28, 2021
• Francis R. Clark, 31, of 191 High St., West Paris, on a charge of fugitive from justice, 11:37 p.m. Sunday, June 27, in Woodstock by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Adam L. Downs, 40, of 140 Granite St., Mexico, on a charge of disorderly conduct, 1:51 a.m. Saturday, June 26, in Mexico by Mexico […]
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Auburn man’s murder trial moved from Auburn to Augusta
The trial is expected to begin Sept. 13 at the Capital Judicial Center in Augusta.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: June 25, 2021
• Anthony J. Aceto, 33, of 1181 Whitney Ranch Parkway, Rocklin, California, on a charge of domestic violence assault, 7:09 p.m., Tuesday, June 22, 2021, in Oxford by Oxford Police Department. • Joseph L. Baldiga, 55, of 225 Hiram Road, Hiram, on a charge of domestic violence assault, 8:14 p.m. Monday, June 21, 2021, in […]
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South Carolina man admits to federal charge in stalking case, OKs 10-year sentence
Prosecutors said Dustin Beach repeatedly threatened a woman he drove from South Carolina to Maine in 2019.
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Bronx man gets more than 3 years on domestic violence charges involving stolen gun
A jury convicted Clifton Thomas on multiple felonies and misdemeanors stemming from two incidents involving the same Lewiston woman.
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Judge sets high bail for Auburn man charged with attempted murder of girlfriend
Police said Germaine Page shot at his girlfriend last week during an argument; he claimed the gun discharged accidentally.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Auburn woman gets time-served for false statement during gun purchase
Andrea Duteau expressed remorse for her crime, which she said Monday in federal court showed ‘poor judgement’ on her part.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: June 21, 2021
• Roosevelt Brown, 37, of 665 Fenson Road, Levant, on three charges of failure to appear after bailed, 5:29 p.m. Sunday, June 20, in Oxford by Oxford Police Department. • Jesse R. Coffin, 32, of 15 Holman Ave., Mexico, on three charges of failure to appear after bailed, 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 18, in Rumford […]