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 19, 2023
Auburn man sentenced to 12 years for burglary of 22 guns
Federal prosecutors say Tomas Johnson smashed the window of an Auburn gun shop to steal the guns in 2021.
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PublishedDecember 19, 2023
Oxford County arrest log: Dec. 19, 2023
• Joseph L. Farrar, 47, of 18 McWain Hill Road, Waterford, on three charges of violation of condition of release, 3:03 a.m. Friday, Dec. 15, in Oxford, by Oxford Police Department. • Lewis E. Herrick, 61, of 5 Moose Pond Road, West Paris, on a charge of operating under the influence of alcohol, 7:32 p.m. […]
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PublishedDecember 18, 2023
Augusta man gets more than 5 years for fatal 2022 crash in Turner
The judge presiding over the sentencing says the crash, captured on video, looked like an ‘explosion.’
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PublishedDecember 15, 2023
Oxford County arrests log: Dec. 15, 2023
• Nathan M. Blodgett, 26, of 408 Penobscot St., Rumford, on charges of violating protection from abuse order and possession of firearm when prohibited, 3:33 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, on York Street in Rumford, by Rumford Police Department. • Ashlie R. Cotton, 35, of 103 Church St., Hartford, on a charge of unlawful trafficking in […]
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PublishedDecember 15, 2023
West Paris man faces four felonies from crash
Police say David Sisson slammed a pickup truck into the back of an SUV during a police chase.
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PublishedDecember 15, 2023
Denmark woman charged with double murder
An Oxford County grand jury indicts Tzara Jones on two murder charges.
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PublishedDecember 14, 2023
Oxford County arrest log: Dec. 14, 2023
• Kimberly J. Grenier, 45, of 7 Oak Ave, Norway, on a charge of violation of condition of release, 3:06 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, in West Paris, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Jacob M. Plourde, 27, of Lewiston, on charges of domestic violence assault, violation of condition of release and obstructing report of a […]
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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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