• Tarka L. Anderson, 38, of 197 Pride Road, Auburn, on charges of operating after license suspension, violation of condition of release, and three charges of failure to appear after bailed, 3:58 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, in Norway, by Norway Police Department. • Richard A. Cole, 39, of 109 Cheryl Lane, Oxford, on charges of […]
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 inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Auburn man faces drug and gun charges from standoff
A judge sets bail at $10,000, but holds James “JJ” Bourgoin without bail pending a probation violation hearing.
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Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Aug. 10, 2023
• Takoda J. Cundiff, 22, of 12 Maple St., Paris, on a charge of violation of condition of release, 8:32 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, at 52 Main St., Paris, by Norway Police Department. • Tracey M. Davis, 50, of 143 Richardson Road, Hiram, on charges of possession of heroin, operating under the influence and unlawful […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Auburn man gets more than 4 years for selling fentanyl and cocaine
Zachary Paradis tells the judge he wants to change his life.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Mechanic Falls man charged with attempted murder
Police say Sean Hutchins was at a campsite in May when he shot at a man.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Auburn man charged with trying to murder police
Daryan Bryan Saunders shot at police during a May standoff, police say.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Poland man pleads insanity defense in brother’s slaying
Justin Butterfield is found competent to appear at his arraignment in Androscoggin County Superior Court in Auburn.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, Maine Crime, News
Auburn man charged with manslaughter in Livermore crash
Kevin Gauthier is indicted by an Androscoggin County grand jury.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Aug. 8, 2023
• Nicole L. Allen, 35, of Wilton, on two charges of failure to appear after bailed, 7:39 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, at 5 Bridge St., Rumford, by Rumford Police Department. • Jacob A. Arundel, 41, of 100 Coldwater Brook Road, Oxford, on charges of violating condition of release, domestic violence assault and criminal restraint, 8:04 […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Judge says video doesn’t support charges against Lewiston man
A judge found there was not probable cause to support two of three criminal charges against a Lewiston man who videoed his encounter with police.