One of the guns bought in Maine by Anthony Jones showed up during a search in Massachusetts, federal agents say.
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
Auburn man to serve 8 years for 2023 police standoff
Daryan Saunders fired a gun at a vehicle passing his home, prosecutors said, resulting in a standoff with police.
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Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Aug. 5, 2024
• William G. Ashmore, 56, of 8 Ernest St., Rumford, on charges of violation of condition of release and operating under the influence of alcohol, 3:21 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, in Paris, by Paris Police Department. • Joshua C. Beaulieu, 36, of 197 Lisbon Road, Lisbon, on a charge of criminal trespass, 5:27 p.m. Monday, […]
Posted inOxford Hills
State fire marshal probes Hartford fire
The home on Old State Route 140 is a total loss, officials say.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Florida man to serve 3 years in prison for fatal 2023 Auburn crash
Police say Pablo Trivino was traveling more than twice the posted speed limit at the time of the 2023 crash.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: July 30, 2024
• Cory S. Allen, 38, of 1230 Main St., Lovell, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 5:40 p.m. Saturday, July 27, in Fryeburg, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Elijah W. Cowper, 22, of 699 Arnold Trail Road, Stratton, on two probation revocations, 11:08 a.m. Sunday, July 28, at Franklin County Jail, […]
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine Crime, News
Former Livermore Falls woman gets time served in gun-for-drugs crime
Nichole Bachelder’s drug dealer asked her to buy a gun for him in exchange for drugs and money, her attorney said.
Posted inFranklin, Maine Crime, News
Strong woman gets probation for illegal gun buy
The “straw” gun purchase was orchestrated by a Lewiston man who was sentenced last year to 10 years in federal prison, prosecutors say.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: July 26, 2024
• David H. Anderson Jr., 38, of 247 Main St., Norway, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 4:09 p.m. Thursday, July 25, in Norway, by Norway Police Department. • Justin J. Brown, 39, of 3 Essex St., Gloucester, Massachusetts, on charges of operating a vehicle without a license and theft by unauthorized […]
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Judge rejects Auburn man’s efforts to move double-murder trial
Defense attorneys say pretrial publicity about the Poland slaying last year makes it impossible for their client to get a fair trial in Androscoggin County.