The Maine Supreme Judicial Court confirms Mark D. Penley’s two murder convictions, but overturns his sentences on appeal.
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 inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Otisfield man admits to sex crimes with kids
Travis Kimball faces up to 30 years in prison on each of the two crimes to which he pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court.
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Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Greenwood man accused of assaulting officers held on cash bail
Chance M. Bellanceau is seeking to transfer to a mental health hospital pending trial.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Greenwood man accused of assaulting officers appears in court
A judge postponed the initial court appearance of Chance M. Bellanceau after concerns were raised about his mental health.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Mechanic Falls man gets time served for assault
Scott O’Donnell faces up to 10 years for violating probation from a 1991 manslaughter conviction if he violates conditions of release during the next three months.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Man charged in Turner couple’s slaying seeks change in treatment program
The former tenant of Troy and Dulsie Varney, who was found not criminally responsible in their fatal stabbings, wants to change the terms of his commitment at the Riverview Psychiatric Center in Augusta.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston man gets more than 3 years for federal gun crime
Investigators discovered Devon Duncan illegally possessed a gun.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston man sentenced for shooting at a house
Jauston Sanders had been barred from having a gun stemming from a 2017 felony conviction.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Jay man sentenced in Livermore assault and Livermore Falls shooting
Avery Teehan was sentenced to five years in prison, with all but 20 months suspended, for the 2019 and 2021 incidents.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Jan. 9, 2023
• Kaitlyn M. Billings, 31, of 432 Auburn Road, Peru, on a charge of domestic violence assault, 1:27 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, in Peru, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Cody M. Frye, 29, of 64 Maple St., Fryeburg, on a charge of fugitive from justice, 10:32 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, in Fryeburg, by Fryeburg […]