• Brandon M. Edwards, 37, of 417 Harris Hill Road, Poland, on five probation revocations and two charges of failure to appear after bailed, 4:09 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, in Paris, by Paris Police Department. • Andrew S. Mills, 26, of 253 Damon Road, Sumner, on two charges of violation of condition of release, two […]
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 inFranklin, Maine Crime, News
Phillips woman gets time-served for federal gun crime
Prosecutors say Deidra Messer bought a gun for someone else in Farmington while she was using or addicted to illegal drugs.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Auburn man denies arsons, including Dunkin’ shop
Johnny D. Briggs Jr. also is charged with causing a fire at one of the oldest buildings in Auburn.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: April 8, 2024
• Norman F. Alleano, 28, transient in Norway, on charges of unlawful possession of scheduled drug, criminal mischief and violation of condition of release, 3:41 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, at Oxford Walmart, by Oxford Police Department. • Kellie J. Bernard, 36, of 199 Main St., Mexico, on charges of aggravated trafficking of schedule W drug, […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
New Jersey man denies charges in postal carrier robberies and post office burglaries across central Maine
Investigators say carriers were robbed in Lewiston and post offices were burgled in Paris and North Monmouth in January.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Auburn man denies meth dealing charges
Jeremy Mercier had been free on bail after he allegedly shipped more than 30 pounds of fentanyl to himself at an Auburn restaurant in 2023.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Auburn man denies charges in alleged postal robberies and burglaries across central Maine
Investigators say Winston O. McLeod and an accomplice robbed two postal carriers in Lewiston and broke into two post offices, in Paris and North Monmouth.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Leeds man appears in court on murder charge in connection with Windham man’s disappearance
Joseph Chute is charged with the intentional or knowing murder of Alex Jackson of Windham, whose body hasn’t been recovered.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: April 1, 2024
• John J. Higgins Jr., 27, of 85 Jordan Road, Mechanic Falls, on a charge of violation of condition of release, 9:37 p.m. Sunday, March 31, in Otisfield, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Jody L. Littlefield, 41, of 7 Village Lane, Oxford, on a charge of burglary, 7:58 a.m. Monday, April 1, at 4 […]
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: March 29, 2024
• Evan B. Allen, 35, of 101 Granite St., Mexico, on charges of violation of condition of release and domestic violence assault, 6:11 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, at that address, by Mexico Police Department. • Danielle N. Burgess, 36, of 45 Lower Sumner Hill Road, Sumner, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, […]