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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PublishedNovember 27, 2023
Canton woman gets probation for straw gun purchases
Kaitlynn Buck’s attorney wrote in court papers that his client had bought four pistols in exchange for drugs.
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PublishedNovember 23, 2023
Oxford County arrest log: Nov. 22, 2023
• Christopher M. Akers, 49, of 48 Lucy Knowles Road, Chesterville, on a charge of violation of protective order, 4:06 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, in Paris, by Paris Police Department. • Brandon T. Baka, 22, of 665 Town Farm Road, Hartford, on charges of obstructing report of a crime, aggravated assault, threatening with a dangerous […]
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PublishedNovember 21, 2023
Lewiston woman sentenced in facilitation of prostitution
Everline Niragira served nearly three years in custody before her sentencing.
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PublishedNovember 20, 2023
Auburn cop denies domestic violence assault
Lewiston police said Stephen Easley Jr. is believed to have assaulted and strangled a woman over the weekend.
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PublishedNovember 17, 2023
DA dismisses charges against Lewiston man who recorded arrest
District Attorney Neil McLean wrote that he disagreed with the judge who allowed a defendant who was not in custody to challenge probable cause for charges at arraignment.
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PublishedNovember 10, 2023
Lewiston police chief: ‘I’m very proud of our police officers. They ran to the gunfire.’
In his first in-depth interview about the Oct. 25 mass shooting, Chief David St. Pierre reflects on the events of that night and the effect they have had on his officers and the city.
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PublishedNovember 9, 2023
New Gloucester man sentenced for lying about gun purchase
Ryan Barry’s attorney says the loss of Barry’s teenage sister changed him for life.
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PublishedNovember 9, 2023
Litchfield man faces felony drug and gun charges
James “JJ” Bourgoin held police at bay during a four-hour standoff in August.
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PublishedNovember 9, 2023
Oxford County arrest log: Nov. 9, 2023
• Thomas E. Begley, 31, of 4 Hazen St., Norway, on charges of violation of condition of release and disorderly conduct, 11:19 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, in Paris, by Paris Police Department. • Bradley C. Brookings, 56, of 30 Summit St., Mexico, on a probation revocation, 4:55 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, in Mexico, by Mexico […]
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PublishedNovember 8, 2023
Lewiston man charged with 2 felonies in September police chase
Witnesses say the pickup truck Robert G. True was driving reached speeds over 80 mph.
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