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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PublishedJanuary 8, 2025
Sabattus man gets 35 months for dealing crack cocaine
A judge says he imposed a sentence that is in keeping with the policy of the U.S. Department of Justice to treat powder cocaine and crack cocaine crimes equally.
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PublishedJanuary 8, 2025
Oxford County arrest log: Jan. 8, 2025
• Devan M. Barrows, 30, of 6 Maxwell Road, Wilton, on a charge of domestic violence assault, 12:13 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6, no arrest location provided, by Norway Police Department. • Alexander M. Brooks, 29, of 27 River St., Porter, on charges of failure to appear after bailed, unlawful possession of methamphetamine, unlawful possession of […]
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PublishedJanuary 7, 2025
Sabattus man indicted on assault charges
Walter M. Rines held in lieu of $50,000 cash bail.
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PublishedJanuary 7, 2025
Auburn man charged with dealing crack and having gun illegally
A grand jury indicts Jose F. Mota Jr. on five felonies.
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PublishedJanuary 6, 2025
Auburn man faces multiple felonies in shooting and stabbing at weekend party
Two men were shot and a juvenile was stabbed during the event, authorities say.
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PublishedJanuary 6, 2025
Oxford County arrest log: Jan. 6, 2025
• Faye-Marie Bellanceau, 23, of 18 Henley Lane, Greenwood, on a charge of domestic violence assault, 3:54 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, in Greenwood, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Matthew N. Cipolloso, 29, of 18 Fairturn Acres, Oxford, on charges of domestic violence assault and violation of condition of release, 10:54 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, […]
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2025
Judge allows photos in infant murder trial of Buckfield man
Defense attorneys were seeking to have photos of the 2-month-old victim kept from jurors at upcoming trial.
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2025
Auburn man convicted of kidnapping, attempted murder, sexual assault
Razel M. Gavin is convicted in two cases, one in 2018 involving an 18-year-old woman, and one in 2022 involving a 13-year-old girl.
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PublishedJanuary 2, 2025
Lisbon man gets 10 years for child porn
Joseph Gibson’s attorney says his client suffers from a chromosomal condition that was treated with testosterone therapy.
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PublishedDecember 30, 2024
Oxford County arrest log: Dec. 30, 2024
• Brandy R. Crosby, 34, of 116 South High St., Bridgton, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 6:35 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 26, in Cumberland County, by Portland Police Department. • Travis J. Guilbault, 28, of 58 Main St., Porter, on a charge of domestic violence assault, 11:20 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, in […]
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