Charles Barnes allegedly threatened a Black woman with death in a voicemail message.
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 inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: April 10, 2023
• Dawson S. Bond, 20, of 112 Cheryl Lane, Oxford, on a charge of unlawful sexual contact and two charges of gross sexual assault, 11:04 a.m. Friday, April 7, in Oxford, by Oxford Police Department. • Jude Bradley Sr., 68, of 221 10 Mile Brook Road, Porter, on a charge of unlawful sexual touching and […]
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Minot officials consider grants for hydrants, equipment, sand and salt shed
A representative from Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments presented to the Board of Selectmen the program that uses state and federal money to assess local environmental and energy efficiency needs.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Augusta man pleads not guilty to manslaughter in Turner crash
Jacob Diaz had been driving a pickup truck that slammed head-on into a car driven by a Fayette woman.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: April 7, 2023
• Matthew J. Baker Jr., 34, of 24 Hio Ridge Road, Denmark, on charges of leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident, driving to endanger, operating vehicle without a license, operating under the influence of alcohol, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, refusing to submit to arrest or detention, criminal mischief and two charges […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Connecticut man charged with Auburn murders reconsiders changing lawyer again
After speaking with a judge and his lawyer, David “Slim” Barnett decided to stick with his second court-appointed attorney.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston man convicted of attempted assault with drug and sex trafficking
Prosecutors said Nera ‘King’ James forced women into prostitution in exchange for opioids to which they were addicted.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston man denies murder charges in Poland slayings
Aaron Aldrich’s arraignment was held a day after his indictment in the deaths of a Lewiston teen and a Massachusetts man.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Lisbon man to serve 5 years in prison for drugs and jail escape
David R. Mockler was in jail awaiting trial on drug charges when he escaped from jail and stole an SUV.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston man indicted in Poland murders
Aaron Aldrich is accused of killing a juvenile from Lewiston and a man from Massachusetts in a Poland home.