• Maryanne C. Banks, 50, of 25 Hartford St., Rumford, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 10:45 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1, in Portland, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Chance M. Bellanceau, 29, of 18 Henley Lane, Greenwood, on a charge of domestic violence terrorizing, 6:18 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, at that […]
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.
Auburn man pleads guilty to drug charges in 2018 area raid
Tyler Poland struck a deal with federal prosecutors in which he agreed to serve up to 51 months in prison.
Auburn’s rookie K-9 nabs suspect
After completing his first level of training in late July, Brick leads police to suspect hiding in woods.
Oxford County arrest log: Aug. 1, 2022
• Ashley L. Barker, 30, of 98 Kahkonen Road, Norway, on two charges of failure to appear after bailed, 12:12 p.m. Monday, July 25, at Walmart in Oxford, by Oxford Police Department. • Danielle M. Bernard, 38, of 79 Maine Ave., Rumford, on charges of failure to appear after bailed and violation of condition of […]
National Night Out in Lewiston and Auburn promises fun and festivities
The annual event is scheduled for Aug. 2 in both cities during evening hours.
Lewiston woman admits to distribution of methamphetamine
Shawna Burch appeared in federal court on the felony charge and faces up to 40 years in prison.
Oxford County arrest log: July 25, 2022
• Joel J. Brackett, 32, of 21 Lion Lane, Oxford, on a charge of operating under the influence of alcohol, 11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 23, in Oxford, by Oxford Police Department. • Christopher D. Gilbert, 35, of 447 Raymond St., Rumford, on charges of refusing to submit to arrest or detention, operating while license suspended […]
Sabattus woman charged in crash that killed Turner woman held on high bail
Amber Smith faces three felony charges stemming from the Saturday crash.
California man gets 7 years for molesting children in Auburn
A judge suspended an additional eight-year sentence for sexually abusing a second victim, plus 12 years of probation.
Former Dixfield man acquitted on attempted murder charge
Jury convicts Harry D. Every on five other charges stemming from the January 2020 Mexico incident.