• Joseph L. Farrar, 47, of 18 McWain Hill Road, Waterford, on three charges of violation of condition of release, 3:03 a.m. Friday, Dec. 15, in Oxford, by Oxford Police Department. • Lewis E. Herrick, 61, of 5 Moose Pond Road, West Paris, on a charge of operating under the influence of alcohol, 7:32 p.m. […]
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, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Augusta man gets more than 5 years for fatal 2022 crash in Turner
The judge presiding over the sentencing says the crash, captured on video, looked like an ‘explosion.’
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Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrests log: Dec. 15, 2023
• Nathan M. Blodgett, 26, of 408 Penobscot St., Rumford, on charges of violating protection from abuse order and possession of firearm when prohibited, 3:33 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, on York Street in Rumford, by Rumford Police Department. • Ashlie R. Cotton, 35, of 103 Church St., Hartford, on a charge of unlawful trafficking in […]
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
West Paris man faces four felonies from crash
Police say David Sisson slammed a pickup truck into the back of an SUV during a police chase.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Denmark woman charged with double murder
An Oxford County grand jury indicts Tzara Jones on two murder charges.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Dec. 14, 2023
• Kimberly J. Grenier, 45, of 7 Oak Ave, Norway, on a charge of violation of condition of release, 3:06 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, in West Paris, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Jacob M. Plourde, 27, of Lewiston, on charges of domestic violence assault, violation of condition of release and obstructing report of a […]
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Dec. 8, 2023
• David R. Ames Jr., 47, of 19 South Main St., Mechanic Falls, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 6:27 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, in Norway, by Norway Police Department. • Steven T. Berry, 59, of 790 Washington St., Auburn, on charges of operating after license suspension and operating under the influence […]
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Livermore Falls woman gets probation for buying guns for drug dealer
Erin Searles received cash and drugs for being a “straw” purchaser of handguns for a Lewiston man, prosecutors say.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston man charged with murder in November death
Jerry C. Thibodeau, 36, is accused of killing Anthony Ayotte, 40, who died Nov. 4.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Dec. 1-Dec. 4, 2023
• Brandy L. Babb, 37, of 20 Congress St., Rumford, on two charges of failure to appear after bailed, 12:42 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at that address, by Rumford Police Department. • David L. Cavanaugh, 55, of 69 Huard Ave., Auburn on probation revocation, 10:47 a.m. Friday, Dec. 1, in Androscoggin County, by Oxford County […]