A judge suspended most of the nine-year sentence and ordered psychological counseling during a long period of probation.
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 inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County police log
• Noah A. Blodget, 21, of 388 Swain Road, Rumford, on a charge of violating condition of release, 6:27 a.m. Sunday in Rumford by Rumford Police Department. • Edwin J. Dakin, 40, of 317 Elm Hill Road, Paris, on charges of domestic violence assault, obstructing report of a crime and terrorizing, 11:41 a.m. Saturday at […]
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Arrest rates for Black people in Lewiston-Auburn are roughly four times higher than census shows
City officials in Lewiston question the census numbers of minority populations, claiming they are actually much higher, say arrest rates are on target.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Poland to swap polls for Town Meeting this year
POLAND — In a break with tradition, residents will be asked to go to the polls instead of gathering in person this year to vote on the annual budget and other municipal matters, Town Manager Matthew Garside said. Local officials firmed up plans during a Tuesday night meeting to hold a townwide referendum on Aug. […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Auburn man charged in Auburn Plaza parking lot robbery in February
Prosecutors say his alleged accomplice, who was shot during the incident, is expected to be charged.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Police log
Takoda J. Cundiff, 19, of 31 Nichol St., Paris, on charges of driving to endanger, leaving the scene of a property damage accident and operating a vehicle without a license, 5:11 p.m. Tuesday at Yeaton Swamp Road by Oxford Police Department. Sarah G. Dodge, 39, of Route 2, Bethel on a charge of violating condition […]
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Auburn man indicted on murder charge in June slaying
AUBURN — An Auburn man was indicted Tuesday in the June 3 fatal stabbing of a Lewiston man. An Androscoggin County grand jury handed up an indictment charging Bryan Peabody, 25, of 116 Hampshire St. with intentional or knowing or depraved indifference murder in the killing of Lawrence Kilkenny, 48. This week was the first […]
Posted inNews, River Valley
Boy injured while diving into Swift River
MEXICO — A boy suffered a head injury Monday after he reportedly hit his head on a rock while diving into the Swift River, fire officials said. The incident was reported to dispatchers through a 911 call shortly after 2 p.m., according to a Mexico Fire official. The boy apparently had been at a swimming […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Fire destroys Greene day care
No one was injured in the late-night blaze.
