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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.

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  • Published
    January 19, 2024

    Oxford County arrest log: Jan. 19, 2024

    • Joseph Levesque, 22, of 247 Strafford Ave., Rumford, on four charges of failure to appear after bailed, 4:03 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9, in Rumford, by Rumford Police Department. • Vance A. Emery, 26, of 1343 Pequawkett Trail, Brownfield, on a charge of failure to comply with Sex Offender Registration Act, 12:51 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. […]

  • Published
    January 17, 2024

    Woodstock man to serve 10 years in high-speed chase crash that critically injured driver

    The 28-year-old defendant pleads guilty to five felonies stemming from the 2022 chase through Oxford County.

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    January 16, 2024

    Oxford County arrest log: Jan. 16, 2024

    • Lawrence Berry, 21, of 103 Pioneer St., West Paris, on a charge of violation of condition of release, 9:20 p.m. Monday, Jan. 8, at 103 Pioneer St., West Paris, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Marc A. Chartier Jr., 46, of 152 Washington St., Rumford, on two charges of violating a protection from abuse […]

  • Published
    January 10, 2024

    Jay man gets 6 years for dealing fentanyl

    Prosecutors say Devon Ashton sold roughly 200 grams of the opioid drug to undercover buyers on four occasions.

  • Published
    January 8, 2024

    Turner woman admits to federal gun crimes

    The defendant is reported to have bought more than 50 guns for other people.

  • Published
    January 8, 2024

    Hebron man gets 3 years for being a felon with guns

    Agents recovered 856 firearms during a search of the defendant’s Hebron home.

  • Published
    January 8, 2024

    Oxford County arrest log: Jan. 9, 2024

    • Shawn J. Biter, 45, of 117 Skeetfield Road, Oxford, on a charge of furnishing liquor to a minor, 2:36 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 7, on Skeetfield Road, by Oxford Police Department. • Tammy L. Morse, 52, of 388 Swain Road, Rumford, on a charge of domestic violence assault, 11:04 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, on Swain […]

  • Published
    January 5, 2024

    Oxford County arrest log: Jan. 5, 2024

    • Lawrence Berry, 21, of 103 Pioneer St., West Paris, on a charge of unlawful possession of scheduled drug, 9:28 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 4, on Oxford Street in Paris, by Paris Police Department. • Derek L. Demers, 42, of 139 College St., Lewiston, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 9:14 a.m. Wednesday, […]

  • Published
    January 3, 2024

    Auburn man awaiting murder trial charged with assaulting jail guard

    The Androscoggin County Jail corrections officer’s eyeglasses were damaged in the assault, authorities reported.

  • Published
    January 3, 2024

    Auburn man charged with setting 3 fires

    One of the fires was set on the property of one of Auburns oldest buildings.