• Kyle S. Bennett, 27, of Shotgun Gulch, Hiram, on charges of possession of firearm when prohibited and unlawful possession of scheduled drug, 3:25 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16, in Brownfield, by Maine State Police. • Joseph L. Farrar, 48, of 18 McWain Hill Road, Waterford, on two charges of failure to appear after bailed, 3:02 […]
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 inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Connecticut man staying in Sabattus guilty of trafficking crack cocaine
Authorities say Devonne Scott rode to one of the drug deals on a moped.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston man gets more than two years for racist, threatening audio message
Charles Allen Barnes must turn himself in to serve his sentence next month.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Auburn man guilty of two murders in Poland shooting
Aaron Aldrich is expected to be sentenced in November.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Auburn man found not guilty of gun crimes
A federal judge acquitted Anthony Jones after a two-day trial.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Sept. 16, 2024
• Brian S. Andrews, 46, of 37 Wings Mills Road, Readfield, on a charge of failing to report, 4:58 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, in South Paris, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Kenneth J. Armstrong, 33, transient in Rumford, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 1:47 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, in Mexico, […]
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Auburn man accused of double murder in Poland seeks to have statements to police tossed
Aaron Aldrich’s lawyer says his client was never read his Miranda rights despite police questioning.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Aug. 30, 2024
• John A. Allen, 55, of 43 Summit Drive, Canton, on a charge of domestic violence assault, 7:37 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, in Canton, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Curtis B. Chandler, 25, of 17 Erchles St., Rumford, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 9:08 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, in Norway, […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Auburn man appears in court for charge related to crack deals
Federal agents say Pierre Calhoun made three drug sales earlier this year to an undercover buyer in Lewiston.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Aug. 28, 2024
• Wilson M. Downs, 67, of 1275 Crooked River Crossway, Albany Township, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 9:09 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, on Railroad Street in Mexico, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Logan C. Fortin, 20, of 45 Vermont Ave., Greene, on two charges of violation of condition of release, […]