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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: April 29, 2024
• Norman F. Alleano, 28, transient in Norway, on charges of violation of condition of release and criminal trespass, 1:44 p.m. Saturday, April 27, in Norway, by Norway Police Department. • Destiny S. Annance, 23, of 13 Pine Lane, Oxford, on charges of criminal trespass and disorderly conduct, 8:15 p.m. Friday, April 26, in Norway, […]
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Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: April 26, 2024
• Tarka L. Anderson, 39, of 12 Kids Place, Leeds, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 11:47 a.m. Monday, April 22, in Paris, by Paris Police Department. • Brandy L. Babb, 38, of 20 Congress St., Rumford, on two charges of failure to appear after bailed, 12:03 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, in […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Balloons blamed for Wednesday power outage in Lewiston
Mylar balloons leave nearly 2,000 customers near Kennedy Park in the dark.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Oxford man shot by police in Mexico gets nearly 2 years in prison
Prosecutors say Brandon Dearborn, who was prohibited from having a gun, took aim at police before he was shot.
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Oxford County arrest log: April 23, 2024
• William P. Ashmore, 49, of 8 Ernest St., Rumford, on a charge of operating under the influence of alcohol, 3:44 a.m. Sunday, April 21, at 5 Bridge St., Rumford, by Rumford Police Department. • Destiny Goddard, 23, of 30 Gary St., Oxford, on a charge of disorderly conduct, 9:43 p.m. Saturday, April 20, in […]
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Officers cleared in fatal shooting of Canton man in Rumford
Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey wrote that the two officers used deadly force in self-defense and to protect others from serious bodily injury or death.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Oxford woman denies hit-and-run charges from December incident
Amber L. Croteau appears in a Paris court Thursday to answer three felony charges.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: April 19, 2024
• Jordan L. Bennett, 37, of 715 Hunts Corner Road, Albany Township, on charges of aggravated trafficking of scheduled drug, unlawful possession of methamphetamine, refusing to submit to arrest or detention, theft by receiving stolen property, violation of condition of release, passing a roadblock and driving to endanger, 9:16 a.m. Tuesday, April 16, unknown location, […]
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Peru woman admits to three federal drug and firearm felonies
Mandy Shorey faces 15 years to life in prison on the charges.