Izayha J. Walsh will be on probation for eight years and must register as a sex offender for life.
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.
Poland man to seek insanity defense in brother’s Thanksgiving Day murder
Judge Tammy Ham-Thompson ordered a mental evaluation to determine whether Justin Butterfield, 34, is competent to stand trial on the murder charge.
Oxford County arrest log: Nov. 28, 2022
• Norman F. Alleano, 27, transient, on charges of refusing to submit to arrest or detention, violation of condition of release and failure to appear after bailed, 1:28 a.m. Sunday, in Oxford, by Oxford Police Department. • Robert E. Arris Jr., 44, of 1168 State Highway 232, Milton Township, on a charge of failure to […]
Oxford County arrest log: Nov. 23, 2022
• Chester L. Beauchesne, 44, of Proctor Heights Dr., Waterford, on charges of domestic violence criminal threatening, violation of condition of release, domestic violence assault and possession of a firearm when prohibited, 2 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, in Waterford, by Maine State Police. • Kori T. Doyle, 29, of 1290 Pequawket Trail, Brownfield, on a […]
Lewiston man sentenced on hit-and-run charges
Brad Johnson pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a 2019 collision with a pedestrian on Lisbon Street in Lewiston.
Oxford County arrest log: Nov. 21, 2022
• Harlan K. Barker, 50, of 22 Moose Hill Drive, Norway, on a domestic violence assault, 5:11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, in Norway, by Norway Police Department. • Ellen M. Boyer, 51, transient, on violation of condition of release and operating under the influence of alcohol with priors, 3:50 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, near Oxford […]
Oxford County arrest log: Nov. 18, 2022
• Dylan C. Millett, 25, of 33 Staples Ave., Oxford, on charges of night hunting and loaded firearm or crossbow in motor vehicle, 3:14 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, on East Oxford Road, by Maine State Police. • Dominick A. Rivera, 32, of 209 Waldo St., Rumford, on a charge of probation revocation, 8:02 p.m. Monday, […]
Lewiston man guilty of murdering mother of his child
Jaquille J. Coleman, 28, faces a sentence of 25 years to life in prison for the shooting death of Natasha Morgan in 2020.
Auburn woman gets 8 years for drug trafficking
After many years of Ashley Gleason unsuccessfully trying to achieve long-term sobriety and to end her drug-related crimes, Chief Judge Jon D. Levy said “What we’ve done to date has not worked. You pose a danger to other people.”
Minot officials back a reduced town budget
The Budget Committee will consider the $1.95 million spending plan before sending their recommendation to selectmen.