• Jacob A. Arundel, 41, of 100 Coldwater Brook Road, Oxford, on charges of criminal restraint, violation of condition of release and domestic violence assault, 10:55 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, at that address, by Oxford Police Department. • Ethan W. Farrar, 28, of 100 Gary St., South Paris, on charges of failure to appear after […]
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, Maine Crime, News
Livermore Falls man admits to fraud and theft from state and federal government
Rick V. Greene plead guilty Tuesday in federal court to three felonies.
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Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: June 20, 2023
• Chelsie L. Bates, 32, of 123 Washington St., Rumford, on a charge of endangering the welfare of a child, 9:44 p.m. Saturday, June 17, in Rumford, by Rumford Police Department. • Christine L. Blanchard, 24, of 1001 State Highway 232, Milton, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 1:24 a.m. Saturday, June […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Auburn man to serve seven years in prison for shooting
Gerald B. Burnsworth pleaded guilty to shooting a Lewiston man last year.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Minot votes to tweak Appeals Board ordinance
MINOT — Townspeople voted 110-31 Tuesday to approve changes to the town’s Board of Appeals ordinance. Town Clerk Sara Farris said the ordinance had become outdated. The updates ensure the ordinance conforms with state laws and amends language that correctly reestablishes the board, she said. The wording of the original article approved at an earlier […]
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Charges dropped against Norway woman in 2022 fire
No one was hurt in the Norway apartment building fire last summer.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: June 12, 2023
• Lee-Anna K. Hopper-Rutter, 29, of 76 Waterford Road, Norway, on a charge of violation of condition of release, 4:26 p.m. Friday, June 9, at Charles and Gary streets in Norway, by Norway Police Department. • Joshua J. Knight, 20, of 31 Edmunds Road, Canton, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 2:18 […]
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Connecticut man to serve 8.5 years in Fryeburg Fairgrounds stabbing death
Carlos A. Negron admits to a charge of manslaughter; while a murder charge is dismissed.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston judge and top federal prosecutor remembered with portrait and praise
A portrait of Thomas E. Delahanty II is unveiled in the courtroom where he presided as a judge for decades.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: June 7, 2023
• Kaitlyn R. Carr, 30, of 80 New Settlement Road, Hiram, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 3:38 p.m. Monday, June 5, in Porter, by Maine State Police. • David L. Cavanaugh, 54, of 207 Waldo St., Rumford, on charges of refusing to submit to arrest or detention, police standoff, violation of […]