Rossano Williams, 43, of Alton, Illinois, is wanted on charges of gross sexual assault, aggravated assault and strangulation, according to officials.
Joe Charpentier
Staff Writer
Joe Charpentier came to the Sun Journal in 2022 to cover crime and chaos. His previous experience was in a variety of rural Midcoast beats which included government, education, sports, economics and analysis, crime, and environment. He loves surprising his editors with spontaneous enterprising stories and prides himself on mastering the ability to slip the odd Oxford comma by the copy editors. When not on the beat, Joe enjoys spending time with family, writing fiction and woodworking.
Dixfield teen breaks leg in 60-foot fall on Tumbledown Mountain
Kyle Lund, 15, of Dixfield was rescued by Maine Warden Service and other rescuers Sunday afternoon after falling 60 feet in an off-trail area on Tumbledown Mountain, officials said.
Auburn to hold walking audits to identify projects to improve pedestrian, traffic safety
Auburn residents are encouraged to join walking audits Tuesday and Wednesday in the downtown/Great Falls Plaza area and the Washburn neighborhood.
Dempsey Challenge celebrates 15 years of Dempsey Center
Actor and Maine native Patrick Dempsey attended the 15th Dempsey Challenge on Saturday with family, friends and thousands of cancer patients, survivors and their supporters.
Where in the world is Patrick Dempsey? Lewiston, naturally
Unable to attend last year, the popular actor and racing car driver will be here this year, but that doesn’t mean he hasn’t been busy. Horror movie, anyone?
Stolen fuel truck driver eludes spike mats in Oxford while leading officers on multicounty chase
Paul Hatch, 37, was injured after the truck flipped onto its side on state Route 133, according to officials.
Student struck by vehicle in Lewiston
The unidentified child was struck by a vehicle after reportedly stepping into traffic near the East Avenue and Green Street intersection Monday afternoon, according to officials.
Vehicle struck by bullets, crashes on Pierce Street in Lewiston
A male pedestrian opened fire on a passing car on Pierce Street on Saturday evening, police say.
Patrick Dempsey and the Dempsey Challenge return to Lewiston this weekend
Actor and race car driver Patrick Dempsey will be in attendance with special guests including ‘Survivor’ stars Noelle Lambert and Ethan Zohn.
Lewiston to prep 11 roads ahead of winter
Lewiston public works will repair cracks on 11 roads starting Sunday evening, city officials said.