• Connor T. Heaward, 25, of 280 Tiger Hill Road, Oxford, on a charge of violation of condition of release, 10:09 p.m. Saturday in Oxford by Oxford Police Department. • Erik T. Lund, 35, of 342 Main St., Saco, on charges of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer and failure to appear after bailed, 8:47 […]
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.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston police pursue SUV through red lights and stop signs into Auburn and back
The vehicle, registered in Belfast, was discovered abandoned later in the day but no arrests have been made yet.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Auburn man denies murder charge in Halloween shooting
Abdikadir Nur pleads not guilty and is denied bail at Wednesday hearing.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Experts say Alaska woman murdered in 1993 could have been killed by one of millions of guns
Police say a gun seized from the Auburn home of Steven Downs, who was connected to Sophie Sergie’s murder in 1993 by DNA evidence, could have fired the fatal bullet.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: April 13, 2021
• Lynze C. Cooper, 31, of 979 South Main St., Woodstock, on a charge of violation of condition of release, 10:16 a.m. Sunday in Cumberland County by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Ryan E. Flagg, 44, of 4 Hardy Farm Road, Wilton, on charges of unlawful possession of methamphetamine and illegal attachment of plates, 10:58 […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Alternative suspects named in Auburn man’s Alaska murder case
Steven Downs is hoping a judge will allow alternative suspects at his 1993 cold-case trial.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: April 9, 2021
• Joseph D. Fitts, 40, of 3 Crystal Ledge Road, South Paris, on a charge of violation of condition of release, 10:17 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, at that address by Maine State Police. • Jadyn E. Lane, 18, of 37 Maple St., Andover, on a charge of domestic violence assault, 7:54 p.m. Monday, April 5, […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Auburn man indicted in Lewiston Halloween fatal shooting
The attorney for Abdikadir Nur is seeking the grand jury transcript.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine Crime, News
Judge OKs video of Turner man at hospital after his arrest in the slaying of Turner couple
Patrick J. Maher had a Thursday court appearance after he was indicted Wednesday on two counts of murder.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine Crime, News
Attorney General rules fatal shooting of Jason Gora was legally justified
Three Androscoggin County Sheriff’s deputies and a Mechanic Falls officer fired shots at Jason Gora after a vehicle and foot chase.