Attorneys for Steven H. Downs, charged with rape and murder in 1993 case, are seeking to exclude evidence from trial, and ask police about previous leads.
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
Evidence heard in 1993 Alaska murder case brought against Auburn man
Steven Downs, charged with the 1993 rape and murder of a 20-year-old Alaska woman, was connected to the case via DNA evidence, say police.
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Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Feb. 1, 2021
• Arnold J. Remington, 26, of 217 West Fryeburg Road, Fryeburg, on a probation violation, 4:25 p.m. on Jan. 25 in Fryeburg by Fryeburg Police Department. • Joshua R. Billings, 26, of 57 Ledgeview St., Mexico, on charges of eluding an officer, reckless conduct, aggravated assault, aggravated driving to endanger, operating while license suspended or […]
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Mexico man denies charges in fatal collision with Rumford bicyclist
Police said Alger Aleck struck Dorothy McKellick on Route 2 last May
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Condition of 17-year-old Lisbon stabbing victim upgraded from critical to fair
The teen is being treated at a Portland hospital.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Police arrest 18-year-old in Lisbon stabbing
A 17-year-old boy was stabilized at CMMC and moved to a Portland hospital.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Driver in Lewiston crash injured, cited for no license
The vehicles were traveling in opposite directions on Sabattus Street.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, News
Recharging batteries blamed for Lisbon apartment fire, official says
Family of four driven from apartment by extensive damage.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Loss from commercial garage fire in Lisbon estimated at $1 million
Wood stove piping in outside wall cited as cause.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Jan. 25, 2021
• Lauren A. Campbell, 25, of 10 Emmons Row, Hiram, on a charge of domestic violence assault, 3:08 a.m. Sunday at Hiram by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office.