• Laurier R. Audet, 62, of 16 Holbrook Road, Turner, on charges of operating under the influence of alcohol and violation of condition of release, 5:23 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, on Waterford Road, by Norway Police Department. • Nico Chesnel, 30, of 65 Morrill St., Buckfield, on a charge of domestic violence assault, 9:40 a.m. […]
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 inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston man charged with beating and robbing elderly man
The victim told police he had just withdrawn money from an ATM when he was approached by two men, who robbed and assaulted him.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
High court hears appeals in Paris double-murder case
Lawyers for Mark Penley argue evidence admitted in trial should have been rejected by the judge, while prosecutors say that evidence showed Penley was ‘more likely to be the killer.’
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine Crime, News
Sabattus woman charged with manslaughter in Turner woman’s death
Police say Amber Smith was driving drunk when she struck and killed Tina White on July 23 and then fled the scene.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Minot officials review remote work policy
MINOT — The town is updating its policies, including allowing employees to work remotely. Members of the Board of Selectmen began a review of policy updates at their Monday meeting, beginning with remote work. “As you know, the world has moved towards allowing for work at home” since the COVID-19 pandemic forced many workplaces and […]
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine Crime, News
Minot man admits to child sex crimes
Ralph Leach pleaded guilty to crimes involving two children.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Oct. 3, 2022
• Lindsay E. Clark, 42, of 20 Marston St. Norway, on charges of burglary and theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, 11:04 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, in West Paris, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Joey D. Collins, 33, of 1294 Route 202, Greene, on a charge of violation of condition of release, 3:45 p.m. […]
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston funeral home worker says owner ‘was drunk.’
A part-time worker at Affordable Cremation Solution testifies at civil trial against the business, saying the owner stopped coming to work.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston funeral home owner on trial for mishandling bodies
One of more than a dozen plaintiffs suing Affordable Cremation Solution is seeking at least $5 million in damages.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Sept. 27, 2022
• Joshua R. Bellefontaine, 36, of 37 Maple Hill Run, Hiram, on charges of domestic violence assault, aggravated reckless conduct and domestic violence threatening, 3:37 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23, in Hiram, by Maine State Police. • Jacob P. Braffitt, 27, of 1314 Westside Road, Conway, New Hampshire, on charges of criminal forfeiture of property and […]