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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.

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News

Auburn police discover trove of drugs and guns after overdose call

by Christopher Williams September 4, 2019September 6, 2019

A .50-caliber weapon and hundreds of rounds of ammunition, and an unlicensed marijuana growing operation were uncovered.

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News

Lewiston police arrest man in weekend shooting as he recovers from stab wound

by Christopher Williams September 3, 2019September 4, 2019

LEWISTON — Police arrested a local man on a felony charge in a Sunday shooting and stabbing on Lisbon Street that sent two men to the hospital. The incident happened shortly after 4 p.m. in the area of 155 Lisbon St., newly named the Hartley Block for a mixed-use building. Lt. David St. Pierre said […]

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News

Mexico man seeks new hearing based on Lewiston cop’s testimony

by Christopher Williams August 30, 2019September 1, 2019

An attorney for Norman “Bo” Thompson, 47, is seeking a hearing to have his nearly four-year sentence overturned.

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News

Former Lewiston cop’s drug history could compromise court cases

by Christopher Williams August 28, 2019August 29, 2019

The illicit drug use by former police officer Nicholas Meserve appears to have affected two criminal cases, including an attempted traffic stop of Norman ‘Bo’ Thompson of Mexico.

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News

S.C. man denies kidnapping woman and bringing her to Lewiston

by Christopher Williams August 28, 2019August 29, 2019

Lewiston police found the woman who asked to be taken from the motel before her assailant returned.

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News

New York man returned to city to face robbery, assault charges

by Christopher Williams August 26, 2019August 29, 2019

Jamil Dabson was arrested during a traffic stop in Lewiston, but the drug charge and others were dropped after prosecutors said a local officer appeared to have pocketed the evidence.