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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PublishedFebruary 24, 2023
Three teenagers charged in fatal Lewiston fire found incompetent
A judge ruled that the three juveniles lacked the capacity to understand the judicial process well enough to proceed with their criminal cases.
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2023
Police investigate suspicious deaths in Poland
Authorities say they were sent Tuesday to a Poland address to conduct a welfare check.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2023
Norway man charged with COVID-related federal crimes
Investigators say Merton E. Weed Jr. fraudulently received federal forgiveable loans for several of his businesses then transferred the money to his personal accounts.
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PublishedFebruary 16, 2023
Former Central Maine Healthcare worker sues for wrongful firing
Motaz El Kelani claims he was fired from working at Central Maine Internal Medicine in Lewiston because of traits protected under the Maine Human Rights Act.
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PublishedFebruary 16, 2023
Police seeking missing Turner man
UPDATE: Police report Clarence Patten has been safely located.
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PublishedFebruary 15, 2023
Oxford County arrest log: Feb. 15, 2023
• Branden R. Belanger, 52, of 20 Middle Ave., Mexico, on charges of burglary and violation of protection order, 3:10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, in Mexico, by Mexico Police Department. • Jesse D. Davis, 40, of 271 Bell Hill Road, Otisfield, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 11:43 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, […]
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PublishedFebruary 15, 2023
Former Oxford County sheriff’s deputy loses court fight to be a certified officer
Stephen T. Witham had hoped to appeal the decision by the Maine Criminal Justice Academy to bar him from law enforcement officer certification eligiblity.
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PublishedFebruary 13, 2023
Sabattus man denies crash-related charges
Prosecutors say Nicholas Hebert violated his bail twice since the August crash in Sabattus that injured several people.
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PublishedFebruary 13, 2023
Oxford County arrest log: Feb. 13, 2023
• Mark A. Buiniskas, 48, of 27 Newbegin Ave., Lewiston, on a charge of failure to appear in court on criminal summons, 8:08 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, at Oxford County Jail, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Frank J. Dyer, 33, of 313 Carsley Road, Harrison, on charges of violation of condition of release, unlawful […]
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PublishedFebruary 13, 2023
Driver escapes from overturned car in Little Androscoggin River in Auburn
The driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
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