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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 Crime, News
Oxford County arrest log: April 6, 2021
• Joseph A. Denbow, 29, transient, on charges of violation of condition of release, violation of protective order and unlawful possession of heroin, 2:57 p.m. Sunday in Paris by Paris Police Department. • Greg A. Fowler, 50, of 301 Hancock St., Rumford, on charges of domestic violence assault, obstructing report of a crime and criminal […]
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Police investigate teen fight at Lewiston trampoline park
Police said teens were reportedly “grabbing and punching at each other” at FunZ in the Lewiston Mall over the weekend.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, Maine, Maine Crime, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Area agencies policed differently under COVID-19; some are returning to normal with lessons learned
The leaders of police departments in the tri-county area say they made fewer arrests, issued more summonses, tried to stay safe and may push to keep some changes in place.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: April 2, 2021
• Kristian S. Flanagan, 29, of 187 Main St., West Paris, on a charge of unlawful furnishing of scheduled drug, 6:45 p.m. Tuesday in Norway by Norway Police Department. • Cindy I. Hall, 40, of 171 King St., Hiram, on a charge of violation of condition of release, 9:33 p.m.Wednesday on King Street in Hiram […]
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Judge gives Lewiston man nearly 4-year sentence for drug dealing
But the judge told Adam Uldall, who admitted he’s made many bad choices, that he can turn his life around.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, River Valley
Rumford man admits to dealing meth
Joseph Fall told police he and his wife bought the drugs in California and sold them in New Hampshire and Maine.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston fire displaces 3 people in Howe Street apartment building
Authorities said the fire was caused by improper disposal of smoking material.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Monday, March 29, 2021
• Scott H. Duclos, 43, of 176 State Park Road, Casco, on charges of unlawful possession of fentanyl powder and unlawful possession of methamphetamine with priors, 12:23 p.m. Sunday in Cumberland County by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Cindy I. Hall, 40, of 171 King St., Hiram, on charges of domestic violence criminal threatening, violation […]
Posted inFranklin, News
Falling tree branch kills Waterville motorist in Farmington
High winds brought down a branch onto the roof of a car and killed its driver, police said.