Police say the man tried to carry the girl from her bed out of her apartment, but she managed to escape to her parents’ bedroom.
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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Oxford County arrest log: June 5, 2023
• Joshua B. Baldwin, 34, transient, on a probation revocation, 1:52 p.m. Wednesday, May 31, in Rumford, by Rumford Police Department. • Zachary D. Boutilier, 25, transient, on charges of domestic violence assault, violation of condition of release, failure to appear after bailed and possession of scheduled drug, 2:58 a.m. Monday, June 5, at 123 […]
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Posted inMaine Crime, News, River Valley
Peru woman charged with meth sales released to drug treatment center
A judge approves a residential substance abuse treatment program for the defendant.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Peru man gets two life sentences, again, in Paris murders
Mark D. Penley’s sentence was vacated by the Maine Supreme Judicial Court, which sent the case back to the trial judge, who resentenced Penley Wednesday.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston man accused of shooting at someone at Mechanic Falls campsite, police say
Sean Hutchins is accused of shooting at a man four times after taking the man’s gun.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: May 30, 2023
• Kenneth J. Armstrong, 32, of 88 Granite St., Mexico, on four charges of failure to appear after bailed, 2:12 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, at 318 Waldo St., Rumford, by Rumford Police Department. • Danielle M. Bailey, 34, of 281 Streaked Mountain Road, Buckfield, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 3:54 p.m. […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Auburn man gets 70 months for drug dealing
John Hansen said drug addiction gripped him despite his loving upbringing.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Leeds man accused of being a ‘straw’ buyer of guns is held without bail
A prosecutor said Benjamin Turcotte bought up to 40 guns for a man who was part of a gun trafficking conspiracy.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Turner man admits to being felon with ammunition
Clifford Clark was found asleep in his car in the garage of an unknown Lewiston home last summer.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: May 22, 2023
• William J. Adams, 32, of 1496 Main St., Sumner, on a charge of violation of condition of release, 10:17 a.m. Wednesday, May 17, in Androscoggin County, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Ashley L. Barker, 30, of 98 Korhonen Road, Norway, on six charges of failure to appear after bailed, 12:33 a.m. Saturday, May […]