Christopher 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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PublishedMarch 22, 2022
Former Rumford lawyer and DA candidate seeks reinstatement of law license
A three-member panel is hearing Seth T. Carey’s petition to have his law license reinstated since his suspension.
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PublishedMarch 21, 2022
Lewiston man to serve 19 years for fatal stabbing at Auburn McDonald’s
Prosecutors agreed to a manslaughter plea after “struggling” over the question of whether Thai Larue meant to kill Roger Cornell.
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PublishedMarch 9, 2022
Bowdoinham man charged in fatal Sabattus hit-and-run
Police said a 28-year-old Sabattus woman was killed on Bowdoinham Road on Sept. 19.
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PublishedMarch 8, 2022
Former Franklin County prosecutor admits to federal crime linked to large marijuana operation
The attorney for Kayla Alves said the former assistant district attorney was not a part of an alleged illegal marijuana distribution and laundering conspiracy.
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PublishedFebruary 19, 2022
Defense files motion for new trial for Auburn man in Alaska cold case
Allegations contained in a motion filed by attorneys for Steven H. Downs include prosecutors heard privileged attorney-client phone conversations while the defendant was in jail.
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PublishedFebruary 18, 2022
Greenwood man denies charges in fatal crash that killed his wife
Terrence G. Gordon was driving a pickup truck in 2019 in Stoneham when it crashed, killing his wife and injuring his children, according to court documents.
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PublishedFebruary 10, 2022
Auburn man convicted of sexually assaulting and killing Alaska woman in 1993
Steven H. Downs of Auburn was charged with murder and sexual assault in the 1993 slaying of an Alaska Native woman.
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PublishedFebruary 7, 2022
Jury begins deliberations in Alaska murder case against Auburn man
Steven H. Downs is charged with sexual assault and murder in the slaying of a Alaska Native woman in 1993 while he was a student at the University of Alaska at Fairbanks.
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PublishedFebruary 4, 2022
Auburn man’s DNA not found in sample on Alaska victim’s body, expert says
Crime lab official says markers found on woman’s breast didn’t match Steven H. Downs profile.
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PublishedFebruary 3, 2022
Alternative suspect denies involvement in Alaska murder case against Auburn man
One of three alternative suspects in the murder and sexual assault trial of Steven H. Downs of Auburn testified Thursday in Fairbanks Superior Court.
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