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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PublishedApril 23, 2024
Oxford man shot by police in Mexico gets nearly 2 years in prison
Prosecutors say Brandon Dearborn, who was prohibited from having a gun, took aim at police before he was shot.
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PublishedApril 23, 2024
Oxford County arrest log: April 23, 2024
• William P. Ashmore, 49, of 8 Ernest St., Rumford, on a charge of operating under the influence of alcohol, 3:44 a.m. Sunday, April 21, at 5 Bridge St., Rumford, by Rumford Police Department. • Destiny Goddard, 23, of 30 Gary St., Oxford, on a charge of disorderly conduct, 9:43 p.m. Saturday, April 20, in […]
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PublishedApril 19, 2024
Officers cleared in fatal shooting of Canton man in Rumford
Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey wrote that the two officers used deadly force in self-defense and to protect others from serious bodily injury or death.
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PublishedApril 19, 2024
Oxford woman denies hit-and-run charges from December incident
Amber L. Croteau appears in a Paris court Thursday to answer three felony charges.
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PublishedApril 19, 2024
Oxford County arrest log: April 19, 2024
• Jordan L. Bennett, 37, of 715 Hunts Corner Road, Albany Township, on charges of aggravated trafficking of scheduled drug, unlawful possession of methamphetamine, refusing to submit to arrest or detention, theft by receiving stolen property, violation of condition of release, passing a roadblock and driving to endanger, 9:16 a.m. Tuesday, April 16, unknown location, […]
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PublishedApril 18, 2024
Peru woman admits to three federal drug and firearm felonies
Mandy Shorey faces 15 years to life in prison on the charges.
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PublishedApril 18, 2024
Leeds man seeks dismissal of murder charge
An attorney for Joseph Chute says prosecutors lack evidence that a crime was committed.
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PublishedApril 17, 2024
Minot officials identify hazardous areas for federal funding
Androscoggin County must submit a plan to the federal government that outlines known hazards and deficits within its 14 municipalities.
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PublishedApril 16, 2024
Oxford County arrest log: April 17, 2024
• Rebecca L. Berry, 34, of 25 Valley Road, Casco, on a charge of failing to report, 3:40 p.m. Friday, April 12, at Cumberland County Jail, Portland, by Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office. • Hailey T. Brown, 27, of 32 Alpine St., Norway, on a charge of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, 6:54 p.m. Sunday, […]
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PublishedApril 12, 2024
Auburn man convicted a third time for gun crime
Willie R. Minor is found guilty again after multiple appeals.
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