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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PublishedJanuary 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.
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2024
Auburn man charged with setting three fires
One of the fires was set on the property of one of Auburns oldest buildings.
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2024
Lewiston man charged with robbery, gross sexual assault
Police said Christopher Michael Good tried to force himself into a woman’s car in Lewiston.
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PublishedJanuary 2, 2024
Oxford County arrest log: Jan. 2, 2024
• Thomas D. Beaulier, 44, of 123 Jordan Road, Buckfield, on a charge of domestic violence assault, 7:33 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 30, in Buckfield, by Maine State Police. • Colletta L. Beaulieu, 55, of 151 Long Hill Road, Gray, on a charge of operating under the influence of alcohol, 2 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 31, at […]
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PublishedDecember 24, 2023
Lewiston hospital chaplain counsels on spirituality to patients and staff
Amanda Chacko’s education and training taught her how to support and counsel people of all faiths as well as those whose spirituality can’t be defined by religious convention.
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PublishedDecember 19, 2023
Auburn man sentenced to 12 years for burglary of 22 guns
Federal prosecutors say Tomas Johnson smashed the window of an Auburn gun shop to steal the guns in 2021.
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PublishedDecember 19, 2023
Oxford County arrest log: Dec. 19, 2023
• Joseph L. Farrar, 47, of 18 McWain Hill Road, Waterford, on three charges of violation of condition of release, 3:03 a.m. Friday, Dec. 15, in Oxford, by Oxford Police Department. • Lewis E. Herrick, 61, of 5 Moose Pond Road, West Paris, on a charge of operating under the influence of alcohol, 7:32 p.m. […]
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PublishedDecember 18, 2023
Augusta man gets more than 5 years for fatal 2022 crash in Turner
The judge presiding over the sentencing says the crash, captured on video, looked like an ‘explosion.’
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PublishedDecember 15, 2023
Oxford County arrests log: Dec. 15, 2023
• Nathan M. Blodgett, 26, of 408 Penobscot St., Rumford, on charges of violating protection from abuse order and possession of firearm when prohibited, 3:33 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, on York Street in Rumford, by Rumford Police Department. • Ashlie R. Cotton, 35, of 103 Church St., Hartford, on a charge of unlawful trafficking in […]
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PublishedDecember 15, 2023
West Paris man faces four felonies from crash
Police say David Sisson slammed a pickup truck into the back of an SUV during a police chase.
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