The court sent back to the trial court two misdemeanor convictions for resentencing.
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.
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Lewiston man gets 10 years for federal gun crimes
Prosecutors said Abdullahi Issak took possession of 36 guns through illegal second-party buyers.
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Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Denmark woman charged with murders ordered to undergo mental exams
Tzara Jones was not asked to enter pleas to the two murder charges in court on Tuesday.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Nov. 28, 2023
• Kalar A. Abdi, 28, of 77 Rideout Ave., Lewiston, on charges of violation of condition of release and possession of firearm when prohibited, 8:02 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, on Main Street in Norway, by Norway Police Department. • Abdul S. Ali, 21, of 172 Pine St., Lewiston, on charges of unsworn falsification and violation […]
Posted inMaine Crime, News, River Valley
Canton woman gets probation for straw gun purchases
Kaitlynn Buck’s attorney wrote in court papers that his client had bought four pistols in exchange for drugs.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Nov. 22, 2023
• Christopher M. Akers, 49, of 48 Lucy Knowles Road, Chesterville, on a charge of violation of protective order, 4:06 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, in Paris, by Paris Police Department. • Brandon T. Baka, 22, of 665 Town Farm Road, Hartford, on charges of obstructing report of a crime, aggravated assault, threatening with a dangerous […]
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Lewiston woman sentenced in facilitation of prostitution
Everline Niragira served nearly three years in custody before her sentencing.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Auburn cop denies domestic violence assault
Lewiston police said Stephen Easley Jr. is believed to have assaulted and strangled a woman over the weekend.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
DA dismisses charges against Lewiston man who recorded arrest
District Attorney Neil McLean wrote that he disagreed with the judge who allowed a defendant who was not in custody to challenge probable cause for charges at arraignment.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston police chief: ‘I’m very proud of our police officers. They ran to the gunfire.’
In his first in-depth interview about the Oct. 25 mass shooting, Chief David St. Pierre reflects on the events of that night and the effect they have had on his officers and the city.