Willie R. Minor has twice been convicted of a federal gun possession charge and twice his conviction has been vacated.
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: March 28, 2023
• Lester B. Bartlett, 30, of 40 Erchles St., Rumford, on a charge of failing to report and four charges of violation of condition of release, 8:08 p.m. Sunday, March 26, in Rumford, by Rumford Police Department. • Izaak J. Blood, 28, of 17 Spring St., Mexico, on a charge of failure to comply with […]
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Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Woodstock man gets 12-year-sentence for sexual abuse
A judge suspended half of that sentence, meaning Michael Smith will have to serve six years of his sentence behind bars for abusing two girls.
Posted inMaine Crime, News
Lewiston man arrested on stolen gun charge
Police recovered three loaded handguns after a traffic stop on the Maine Turnpike.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: March 24, 2023
• Daniel J. Brown, 23, of 42 Purdy Drive, Waterford, on charges of operating a vehicle without a license, violation of condition of release and failure to appear after bailed, 6:26 p.m. Thursday, March 23, on Lake Road, by Norway Police Department. • Scott E. Guinn, 38, of 356A Rabbit Valley Road, Oxford, on a […]
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: March 23, 2023
• Izaak J. Blood, 28, of 17 Spring St., Mexico, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 4:22 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, in Rumford, by Rumford Police Department. • Dean R. Hall, 55, of 14 Butterfield Road, Sumner, on a charge of violation of condition of release, 10:19 p.m. Monday, March 20, in […]
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine Crime, News
Former Sabattus man back in jail; seeks drug treatment
A judge denied a request by Scott A. Estes, who was convicted of two federal gun crimes, to be on house arrest.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Minot officials sign $5.08M bond for RSU 16 heating systems
Members of the Board of Selectmen wondered whether it made sense to wait for bond rates to drop for upgrading two of the three school’s heating systems.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
New York man arrested on gun theft and drug charges
Antonio A. Barns had been a passenger in a car stopped by police on Saturday.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Driver taken into custody after pursuit through Lewiston, Auburn and Poland
Police in Lewiston and Auburn chased an erratic vehicle Sunday evening, ending in Poland after crash.