Police say the car was avoiding a utility truck when it went off the road.
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.
Five arrested in College Street drug bust in Lewiston
Police charge two with aggravated drug trafficking.
Lewiston man gets 30 years for fatally shooting Lewiston woman
The victim’s family tells the judge the extent of their loss due to the defendant’s criminal conduct.
Auburn man pleads guilty to robbery of postal carriers, burglaries of central Maine post offices
A traffic stop leads to the arrest of Winston O. McLeod and his co-defendant in the case.
Oxford County arrest log: July 22, 2024
• Ethan R. Brown, 24, of 26 Marion Ave., Norway, on charges of endangering the welfare of a child, domestic violence terrorizing and driving to endanger, 10:52 a.m. Saturday, July 20, in Waterford, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Allen A. Buzzell, 35, of 360 Greenwood Road, Norway, on a charge of violation of condition […]
Former Lewiston man charged in burglaries graduates from drug court
Shain R. Johnson, 42, now of Sanford, has been ordered to pay more than $7,000 to those whose items he stole.
Auburn man charged in Poland murders seeks to move trial
The judge says she will make a decision, but could change her mind later before the trial.
Oxford County arrest log: July 19, 2024
• Marc W. Chiasson Jr., 21, of 203 Upton Road, Andover, on a charge of violating protection from abuse order, 8:48 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, at 160 Lincoln Ave., Rumford, by Rumford Police Department. • Natasha L. Frost, 36, of 321 Penobscot St., Rumford, on a charge of domestic violence assault, 10:43 p.m. Thursday, July […]
Oxford County arrest log: July 15, 2024
• Dylan R. Cummings, 24, of 124 Tiger Hill Road, Oxford, on a charge of domestic violence assault, 7:31 p.m. Sunday, July 14, at that address, by Oxford Police Department. • Joseph Farris, 44, of 15 Royal Ridge Way, South Paris, on a charge of violating protection from abuse order, 12:34 p.m. Saturday, July 13, […]
Mechanic Falls man denies shooting county deputy in the leg in Minot domestic incident
Corey Hamel is charged with aggravated attempted murder and four other felonies.