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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PublishedDecember 8, 2023
Oxford County arrest log: Dec. 8, 2023
• David R. Ames Jr., 47, of 19 South Main St., Mechanic Falls, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 6:27 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, in Norway, by Norway Police Department. • Steven T. Berry, 59, of 790 Washington St., Auburn, on charges of operating after license suspension and operating under the influence […]
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PublishedDecember 6, 2023
Livermore Falls woman gets probation for buying guns for drug dealer
Erin Searles received cash and drugs for being a “straw” purchaser of handguns for a Lewiston man, prosecutors say.
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PublishedDecember 5, 2023
Lewiston man charged with murder in November death
Jerry C. Thibodeau, 36, is accused of killing Anthony Ayotte, 40, who died Nov. 4.
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PublishedDecember 4, 2023
Oxford County arrest log: Dec. 1-Dec. 4, 2023
• Brandy L. Babb, 37, of 20 Congress St., Rumford, on two charges of failure to appear after bailed, 12:42 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at that address, by Rumford Police Department. • David L. Cavanaugh, 55, of 69 Huard Ave., Auburn on probation revocation, 10:47 a.m. Friday, Dec. 1, in Androscoggin County, by Oxford County […]
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PublishedNovember 30, 2023
State’s highest court upholds Auburn man’s attempted murder conviction
The court sent back to the trial court two misdemeanor convictions for resentencing.
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PublishedNovember 28, 2023
Lewiston man gets 10 years for federal gun crimes
Prosecutors said Abdullahi Issak took possession of 36 guns through illegal second-party buyers.
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PublishedNovember 28, 2023
Denmark woman charged with murders ordered to undergo mental exams
Tzara Jones was not asked to enter pleas to the two murder charges in court on Tuesday.
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PublishedNovember 28, 2023
Oxford County arrest log: Nov. 28, 2023
• Kalar A. Abdi, 28, of 77 Rideout Ave., Lewiston, on charges of violation of condition of release and possession of firearm when prohibited, 8:02 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, on Main Street in Norway, by Norway Police Department. • Abdul S. Ali, 21, of 172 Pine St., Lewiston, on charges of unsworn falsification and violation […]
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PublishedNovember 27, 2023
Canton woman gets probation for straw gun purchases
Kaitlynn Buck’s attorney wrote in court papers that his client had bought four pistols in exchange for drugs.
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PublishedNovember 23, 2023
Oxford County arrest log: Nov. 22, 2023
• Christopher M. Akers, 49, of 48 Lucy Knowles Road, Chesterville, on a charge of violation of protective order, 4:06 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, in Paris, by Paris Police Department. • Brandon T. Baka, 22, of 665 Town Farm Road, Hartford, on charges of obstructing report of a crime, aggravated assault, threatening with a dangerous […]
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Two arrested after traffic stop in Auburn
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Connors Elementary School principal in Lewiston served with protection from abuse order
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Two pedestrians hurt in separate collisions in Auburn on Friday morning
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Powerful storm expected Sunday night could cause power outages in Maine
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Driver intentionally crashes into parked Livermore Falls police cruisers, town sign, Androscoggin County chief deputy says