• Ryan F. Bergeron, 30, of 7 King St., Norway, on charges of operating vehicle without license, illegal attachment of plates and operating under the influence, 12:56 p.m. Tuesday in Norway by Norway Police Department. • Shawn T. Brown, 37, of 50 Island Road, Fryeburg, on a probation violation, 1:50 a.m. Wednesday in Fryeburg by […]
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.
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Lawyer says Lewiston felon charged with having gun had it for self-defense
Steven Walker was pulled over by Portland police for a defective windshield.
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Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Oxford County police log
• Ernst S. Anduze, 40, of Portland on charges of criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon, burglary, aggravated criminal trespass and aggravated assault, 10:22 p.m. Sunday in Norway by Oxford Police Department. • Dawn M. Clark, 36, of 202 Maine St., Norway, on charges of disorderly conduct and domestic violence assault, 12:49 p.m. Saturday at […]
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County police log
• Charles E. McCausland Jr., 36, of 49 Canal St., Rumford on a charge of aggravated criminal mischief, 2:45 p.m. Wednesday in Rumford by Rumford Police Department. • Robert L. Salley, 38, of 21 Rumford Ave., Rumford on a charge of violation of condition of release, 9:18 a.m. Thursday at that address by Rumford Police […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Poland officials approve firefighters’ union pact
Members of the Board of Selectpersons also agreed to spend roughly $32,000 for bridges and walkways along the town’s trail system.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Auburn man gets eight years for Auburn Plaza robbery
Judge suspends four years of the sentence in the case involving a co-defendant who was shot by one of the victims.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Federal judge gives Auburn man time-served on gun charge
Willie Richard Minor was acquitted last year in state court of multiple felonies, including sex trafficking and assault.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Oxford County police log
• Nathan Allen Peoples, 43, of 1234 Littlehale Road, Andover on charges of domestic violence assault, domestic violence reckless conduct, criminal mischief and violation of condition of release, 5:14 p.m. on Friday by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Alexander Ojeda, 40, of 160 West Bethel Road, Bethel on charges of unlawful possession of methamphetamine and […]
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Judge orders prosecutors to turn over police reports in Auburn murder case
AUBURN — A judge on Tuesday ordered prosecutors to turn over all police reports by mid-October in the case of an Auburn man charged with murdering a Lewiston man June 3 outside an apartment building. Defense lawyer James P. Howaniec of Lewiston said he has only received about two dozen pages of written discovery, plus […]
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Judge issues arrest warrant for Berwick man charged in Auburn robbery
Damian I. Walter, 19, failed to show up for arraignment Thursday in 8th District Court.