A federal judge allows Xiandu Zhang to live in Massachusetts pending his trial.
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 inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: July 12, 2024
• Donovan Bell, 18, of 207 Route 108, Rumford, on charges of violation of condition of release, refusing to submit to arrest or detention, violating protection from abuse order and domestic violence assault, 4:37 a.m. Friday, July 12, on Waldo Street in Rumford, by Mexico Police Department. • Clifton W. Chapman, 61, of 1144 Route […]
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Former Auburn man served enough time in ‘unusual’ case, judge says
Willie R. Minor was convicted three times for the same crime in federal court.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Auburn man backs out of plea deal on pot shop assault and theft
William C. Self is accused of lighting up a joint at a cannabis store in New Auburn, then stealing pot and punching an employee who tried to stop him.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: July 9, 2024
• Nichole L. Allen, 36, of Holyoke Avenue, Rumford, on two charges of violation of condition of release, two charges of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer and two charges of failure to appear after bailed, 12:30 a.m. Thursday, July 4, on River Street in Rumford, by Rumford Police Department. • David H. Anderson Jr., […]
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Cumberland County deputy charged in Poland domestic violence case
The suspended deputy reportedly shot at the ground near the alleged victim at his home.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News, River Valley
Rumford man to serve more than 3 years for fatal Livermore crash
Prosecutors say the car Kevin Gauthier was driving at the time of the crash was going nearly 30 mph over the posted limit.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, River Valley
Mexico men in court on pot-growing operation
The two men had been living in a home in Mexico and allegedly growing marijuana illegally near a day care and school, according to authorities.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: June 27, 2024
• Albert R. Carson Jr., 68, of 6802 Pleasant Hill Road, Bradenton, Florida, on a charge of violation of condition of release, 11:02 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, in Norway, by Norway Police Department. • Joseph A. Denbow Sr., 58, of 59 Gothic St., South Paris, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 12:10 p.m. Tuesday, […]
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Paris man charged with assault on officer makes bail
The defendant tells police he struck the officer on purpose then punched him.