Police said Joshua Hiscock tried to steal money from a man and woman in April.
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.
Lewiston man charged in Auburn store robbery
Ahmed M. Duale reportedly led police on a high-speed chase into New Hampshire.
Durham fire damages kitchen wall
Officials said a grease fire spread to curtains, then a wall.
Oxford County arrest log: July 11, 2022
• Scott D. Albert, 39, of 41 Beal St., Norway, on a charge of operating after suspension, 9:07 p.m. Sunday, July 3, on Main Street in Oxford, by Oxford Police Department. • Joshua W. Appleby, 37, of 337 Perkins Valley Road, Bryant Pond, on a charge of violation of condition of release, 5:08 p.m. Monday, […]
Judge imposes bail on man in Lewiston shootout
The judge called the shootout on June 25 a ‘very significant public safety concern.
Oxford County arrest log: July 1, 2022
• Heith L. Bernard, 45, of 123 Bethel Road, West Paris, on charges of operating under the influence and unlawful possession of scheduled drug, 8:54 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, in Rumford, by Rumford Police Department. • Cory J. Colby, 42, of 42 Higgins Road, Waterford, on charges of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, failure […]
Warden Service steps up holiday boating patrols
The agency cautions against drinking and boating.
Sewage blockage prompts cleanup at Windham prison
A spokeswoman for the facility said Thursday the incident had a “short-term impact.”
Lewiston man given high bail in drug case
A judge said she was worried about “safety issues” in setting bail for Marcel Seeley.
Former Auburn police officer revives 2 men after apparent drug overdoses
Gary Boulet, with the Bureau of Capitol Police in Augusta, was alerted to two unresponsive men in a car near an Augusta hospital.