A judge ordered Patrick Maher to continue to be held without bail pending trial.
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.
Oxford County arrest log: May 10, 2021
• Paul G. Muncey, 36, of 720 Lisbon St., Lewiston, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 10:22 p.m. Saturday in Buckfield by Maine State Police. • Tillman Thompson, 30, of 13 Bridge St., Porter, on charges of criminal mischief, domestic violence assault, criminal trespass and criminal threatening, 11:58 a.m. Saturday in Porter […]
Androscoggin County judge named by Gov. Mills to lead state’s highest court
Justice Valerie Stanfill serves as trial judge in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties.
Maine trial or error? Defendants finally going to face juries
Facing 10,000 more court cases than normal, Maine courts are gearing up for the return of jury trials after more than a year’s hiatus under the pandemic.
Oxford County arrest log: May 7, 2021
Daniel C. Dunn, 30, of 42 Morin Ave., Otisfield, on a probation violation, 1:15 p.m. Thursday in South Paris by Office of Probation and Parole. Chad H. Fogg, 39, of 4 Gary St., Oxford on a charge of probation violation, 10:59 a.m. Thursday in Oxford by Oxford Police Department. Deanna D. Jack, 45, of 7 […]
Auburn man denies charges from fatal Turner crash last year
Spencer W. Dowd pleaded not guilty to a manslaughter charge in a crash that killed a Turner teenager.
Oxford County arrest log: May 4, 2021
Keenan S. Angevine, 33, of 365 North Road, Bethel on charges of violation of condition of release and domestic violence assault, 6:37 a.m. Saturday at that address by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. Maria L. Brake, 55, of 78 Bean Road, Otisfield on a charge of domestic violence assault, 11:53 p.m. Friday in Otisfield by Maine […]
Auburn woman denies attempted murder charge in 2020 New Auburn shooting
Kachina Swasey is considering a plea of not criminally responsible by reason of insanity, her lawyer said Friday.
Lewiston woman to spend 13 years in prison for sexually assaulting 4-year-old girl
Laura Rideout also videotaped the sex act and sent it over the internet, prosecutors said.
Oxford County arrest log: April 30, 2021
• Charles E. Eldon, 23, of 5 Riverside Drive, Rumford, on charges of domestic violence assault and violation of condition of release, 9:11 a.m. Monday in Rumford by Rumford Police Department. • Calvin J. Goldrup, 22, of 1390 Forest Ave., Portland, on a charge of domestic violence assault, 10:46 p.m. Wednesday in Hiram by Oxford […]