• Steven O. Dow, 41, of 6 Western Ave., Paris, on a charge of operating under the influence of alcohol, 2:22 a.m. Friday, April 21, on Main Street in South Paris, by Oxford Police Department. • Anthony M. Esculano, 59, of 642 Tripptown Road, Hiram, on three charges of failure to appear after bailed, 7:31 […]
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.
Dog helps save two people when Durham building catches fire
No one was injured, but the building was a total loss, a fire official said.
Former Sabattus man convicted for federal gun crimes goes to rehab
A probation officer said Scott A. Estes failed to abide by conditions of his release a after three-year federal prison sentence.
Massachusetts man loses appeal of sexual assault convictions
David P. Hunt Jr. was found guilty at trial on four charges involving a 9-year-old girl and sentenced to 30 years in prison.
Turner woman charged with buying guns for others is cleared for rehab
Two of the guns purchased by Jennifer Scruggs in Auburn and Turner were recovered by Los Angeles police.
Oxford County arrest log: April 18, 2023
• Jeremy C. Abbott, 44, of 394 Roxbury Road, Mexico, on a probation revocation, 4:39 p.m. Saturday, April 15, on River Road in Mexico, by Mexico Police Department. • Jeffrey Deletetsky, 64, of 43 Woodside Drive, Lisbon, on a charge of violation of a protective order, 5:26 p.m. Friday, April 14, in Lisbon, by Maine […]
Oxford County arrest log: April 17, 2023
• Jacob A. Arundel, 41, of 100 Coldwater Brook Road, Oxford, on charges of operating under the influence of alcohol and operating after habitual offender revocation, 11:23 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, at 467 Main St., Oxford, by Oxford Police Department. • Macy J. Blaisdell, 43, of 180 Flat Road, Bethel, on a charge of failure […]
Lewiston man gets 47 years for murder of ex-girlfriend
Jaquille Coleman was convicted at a November trial for the 2020 fatal shooting of his daughter’s mother in Lewiston.
Greenwood man admits to assault in Bethel fracas with deputies
Chance M. Bellanceau also faces charges of assaulting police in Lewiston.
Lewiston man admits to federal gun crimes
Abdullahi “T” Issak faces up to 15 years in prison for the felony crimes for illegally purchasing 36 guns.