UPDATE: Police report Clarence Patten has been safely located.
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: Feb. 15, 2023
• Branden R. Belanger, 52, of 20 Middle Ave., Mexico, on charges of burglary and violation of protection order, 3:10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, in Mexico, by Mexico Police Department. • Jesse D. Davis, 40, of 271 Bell Hill Road, Otisfield, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 11:43 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, […]
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Former Oxford County sheriff’s deputy loses court fight to be a certified officer
Stephen T. Witham had hoped to appeal the decision by the Maine Criminal Justice Academy to bar him from law enforcement officer certification eligiblity.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Sabattus man denies crash-related charges
Prosecutors say Nicholas Hebert violated his bail twice since the August crash in Sabattus that injured several people.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Feb. 13, 2023
• Mark A. Buiniskas, 48, of 27 Newbegin Ave., Lewiston, on a charge of failure to appear in court on criminal summons, 8:08 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, at Oxford County Jail, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Frank J. Dyer, 33, of 313 Carsley Road, Harrison, on charges of violation of condition of release, unlawful […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Driver escapes from overturned car in Little Androscoggin River in Auburn
The driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Auburn man gets 78 months in prison for child pornography
The defendant, formerly of Hollis, admitted to the crimes last year.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Greene man gets 41 months for marijuana trafficking
Tyler Poland tells a federal judge Thursday that he had intended to embark on a legal medical marijuana-related business but realized he could make more money selling pot illegally.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston woman charged in baby stroller fire
The stroller that was set ablaze didn’t belong to the defendant, investigators say.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine Crime, News
Sabattus man charged in August crash that injured Greene family
Nicholas Hebert is charged with seven crimes, including four felonies, stemming from the Sabattus crash.