Jesse R. Arsenault, 34, of 70 Main St., Roxbury on a charge of elevated aggravated assault, 7:17 p.m. June 8, 2021 in Peru by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. Erik B. Hanson, 35, of 93 Pinewoods Road, Canton on a charge of violation of condition of release, 7:27 a.m. June 11, 2021 in Rumford by Rumford […]
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.
Driver of single-car crash in Turner flees scene
The Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a male suspect in a Thursday morning crash in Turner. The driver has been identified but not found by Thursday afternoon.
Livermore woman charged with assaulting officer during January domestic dispute
An Androscoggin County grand jury indicted a Livermore woman on Tuesday with two counts of assault, and one count of refusing to submit to arrest, stemming from an incident in January.
Lewiston 13-year-old dies after being rescued from Androscoggin River
The girl was playing in the river with friends and family Monday evening when she went underwater.
Resident in Lewiston building fire taken to hospital Tuesday
Lewiston Fire Chief Brian Stockdale said ‘heavy fire’ damaged a second-floor apartment on Cottage Street.
Thirteen-year-old girl rescued from Androscoggin River
The girl, who was not wearing a life jacket, was taken to a Portland hospital by helicopter after she was revived at CMMC.
Oxford County arrest log: June 7, 2021
• Daniel E. Cormier, 49, of 2 Strawberry Lane, Conway, New Hampshire on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 8:49 a.m. June 3, 2021 in Hiram by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • John Doe, 29, in custody of Mary and Warren Dudley, Route 118, Waterford on a charge of violation of condition of […]
Lewiston man arrested and charged in June 3 Auburn Walmart shooting
A 19-year-old man Lewiston turned himself over to detectives after negotiating his surrender last weekend, following his alleged involvement in a June 3 shooting at the Auburn Walmart that injured another 19-year-old man.
Auburn man to serve 4 years for Lewiston drug-induced crash
Parents give emotional testimony Friday about their daughter’s injuries.
Auburn man shot at Walmart; 1 suspect arrested, another at large
Police charged a juvenile and are seeking a man seen fleeing the scene in his car.