• Ali A. Abdirahim, 23, of 159 Oxford St., Portland, on a charge of criminal trespass, 9:40 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at 777 Casino Way, Oxford, by Oxford Police Department. • Christopher P. Barnaby III, 34, of 145 Curtis Hill Road, Woodstock, on charges of unlawful possession of scheduled drug, 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.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston man admits to defrauding pandemic business loan program
Prosecutors say Shahied Golden got more than $20,000 from the government program aimed at providing small businesses financially affected by COVID-19.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Auburn man admits to meth sales
Jeremy Mercier was on bail on his alleged possession of $3 million in fentanyl when he was charged with selling methamphetamine.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Sept. 27, 2024
• Raina L. Amann, 46, of Harrison, on a charge of operating under the influence of alcohol, 12:51 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at 810 Bolsters Mills Road, Otisfield, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Christopher P. Barnaby III, 34, of 43 Turner St., Buckfield, on a charge of disorderly conduct, 7:10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27, […]
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, Maine Crime, News
Livermore Falls woman gets nearly 4 years for fatal Jay crash
The victim’s family spoke at Trisha Payeur’s manslaughter sentencing Wednesday.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Sept. 25, 2024
• Jennell M. Risbara, 27, of 100 Gary St., Paris, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, on Pine Street in Paris, by Paris Police Department. • Cory S. Robinson, 38, of 73 Fish St., Fryeburg, on a charge of criminal trespass, 8:47 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, at […]
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine Crime, News
Leeds man gets 30 months for buying guns for drugs
Agents estimate Benjamin Turcotte bought roughly 50 guns for a Lewiston drug dealer.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine Crime, News
Lisbon man admits to having child porn
Joseph Gibson has been convicted before for having child pornography.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Sept. 23, 2024
• Ryan E. Brown, 42, of 762 Hallowell Road, Durham, on charges of eluding an officer, driving to endanger, failure to appear after bailed, refusing to submit to arrest or detention and operating under the influence of alcohol, 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at 895 Mayville Road, Bethel, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Kylie […]
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Sept. 20, 2024
Kristy J. Allen-McCabe, 44, of 189 Bridgton Road, Sweden, on charges of unlawful possession of scheduled drug and trafficking in prison contraband, 4:59 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, at Oxford Casino, by Oxford Police Department. Kenneth J. Armstrong, 34, of 45 Granite St., Mexico, on charges of criminal trespass and violation of condition of release, 5 […]