• Cameron D. Allen, 29, of 87 North Hill Road, Buckfield, on a charge of operating under the influence of alcohol, 11:09 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, at High Street in Buckfield, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Ryan P. Fogg, 36, of 67 Ramsdell Road, Hebron, on a charge of violation of condition of release, […]
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.
Feds offer cash for information on guns stolen from West Paris store
Federal officials looking for people who stole several handguns from J & K Sporting Goods on Dec. 8.
Lewiston man charged with murder in December shooting
Eddie Massie had been arguing with his girlfriend shortly before her fatal shooting, witnesses say.
Poland man charged with manslaughter in Turner crash
Joshua A. Doughty had reportedly fallen asleep at the wheel of his pickup truck at the time of the crash, authorities say.
Oxford County arrest log: Jan. 3, 2023
• Nicole J. Barton-Mayo, 36, of 30 North St., Augusta, on a charge of disorderly conduct, 10:44 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31, at Oxford Casino, by Oxford Police Department. • Zachary D. Boutilier, 24, transient, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 12:41 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31, on Main Street in Mexico, by Mexico […]
New district attorney takes office
Neil McLean Jr. of Turner will serve Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties.
Convicted Auburn man gets new lawyer for Alaska murder appeal
A judge has approved a public defender to take on Steven H. Downs’ appeal of his conviction and sentence in the murder and sexual assault of an Alaska native woman.
Auburn man seeks new trial in attempted murder case
Germaine Page says in his appeal that his constitutional rights were violated when he was convicted at an August trial.
Oxford County arrest log: Dec. 29, 2022
• Chester L. Beauchesne, 44, of 50 Glen St., Oxford, on charges of violation of condition of release, aggravated trafficking of scheduled drug and two charges of unlawful trafficking in scheduled drugs, 4:27 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, on Main Street in Oxford, by Oxford Police Department. • Garrison S. Hebert, 25, transient, on probation revocation […]
Minot officials OK liquor license for wedding barn
Selectmen agree to look into traffic safety at Harris and Center Minot Hill roads.