Family members of shooting victim John Paquin speak at Mark Sinclair’s sentencing.
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 inAndroscoggin County, Maine Crime, News
Details emerge in killing of Windham man, as suspect from Leeds appears Wednesday in court
Police say the victim from Windham was shot in the head and his body was found in New Hampshire. Joseph Chute, 31, of Leeds has been charged with his murder.
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Posted inNews, River Valley
Dixfield man admits to civil violation in Canton fatal crash
Crash reconstruction experts concluded the car driven by Sebastiano Policastro was in the oncoming lane at the time of the crash, prosecutors say.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Auburn man appeals murder and sexual assault convictions in Alaska cold case
A Lewiston attorney who represented Steven H. Downs at trial says his case could reach the U.S. Supreme Court.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, New England, News, Oxford Hills
Oxford County arrest log: May 21, 2024
• Nicole L. Allen, 36, of Holyoke Ave., Rumford, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 12:04 p.m. Thursday, May 16, on Lincoln Avenue in Rumford, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Takoda J. Cundiff, 23, of 7 King St., Norway, on a charge of violation of condition of release, 8:43 p.m. Thursday, […]
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Suspect charged in police chases and shootout finally in court
It was the fourth time Gary Porter was scheduled to appear in court on six felony charges in connection to the May 6 events in Paris.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Windham man gets more than a year behind bars for fatal Turner crash
Although a jury found him not guilty of manslaughter, the defendant was convicted of two felonies and a misdemeanor.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston man to get 33 years for murder of Massachusetts man
Mark J. Sinclair admits to the murder in a plea agreement with prosecutors.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Homeless man accused of stealing police vehicles who was in police shootout misses third court hearing
The judge learns that York County Jail can’t accommodate the inmate for remote court appearance.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Former Hebron coach and faculty member faces sex and drug charges
Court papers say Madeline R. New is accused of having sex and supplying a student who was under 18 with marijuana.