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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.

Lewiston-Auburn, News

Stolen truck takes down wires in Auburn, blocks Center Street traffic for hours

by Sun Journal staff report August 28, 2024August 28, 2024

A 32-year-old transient was driving the utility truck police said was stolen in Livermore Falls.

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News

Lewiston man kept in jail after another drug arrest

by Christopher Williams August 27, 2024August 28, 2024

A federal judge said Matthew Mennealy poses a danger to the community for actions stemming from his drug abuse problem.

Bethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley

Oxford County arrest log: Aug. 27, 2024

August 27, 2024

• Max A. Begin, 18, of 21 Holt Road, Clinton, on a charge of operating under the influence of alcohol, 3:40 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at Oxford Plains Speedway, by Fryeburg Police Department. • Ethan R. Brown, 24, of 26 Marion Ave., Norway, on charges of aggravated assault, criminal mischief, endangering the welfare of a […]

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News

Lewiston attorney tapped to head up local indigent defense office

by Christopher Williams August 23, 2024August 23, 2024

The move is aimed at providing enough lawyers to represent all criminal defendants who face jail time, but can’t afford one.

Androscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News

Durham man admits to gun crime

by Christopher Williams August 21, 2024August 22, 2024

A search of Richard Leblond’s home turned up more than a dozen guns.

Bethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley

Oxford County arrest log: Aug. 21, 2024

August 21, 2024

• Norman F. Alleano, 29, transient in Norway, on two charges of failure to appear after bailed, 7:32 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19, at 19 Greenleaf Ave., Norway, by Mexico Police Department. • David R. Ames Jr. 48, of 246 Eddie Kahkonen Road, Norway, on a charge of violation of condition of release and unlawful possession […]

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News

Lewiston man admits to federal gun charge

by Christopher Williams August 19, 2024August 19, 2024

Prosecutors say Lonnel Diggs recruited a Turner woman to buy guns for him because he was a convicted felon.

Bethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley

Oxford County arrest log: Aug. 19, 2024

August 19, 2024

• Tina M. Arris, 44, of 280 Greenwoods Road, Sumner, on a charge of domestic violence assault, 4:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, in Mexico, by Mexico Police Department. • Matthew J. Baker Jr., 35, of 9 Park Lane, Greene, on charges of violation of condition of release and criminal mischief, 2:56 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, […]