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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PublishedDecember 28, 2021
One of 3 boys charged in fatal Lewiston fire found not competent to be prosecuted
A judge wrote that a 14-year-old charged with felony murder and arson doesn’t understand the criminal court proceedings.
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PublishedDecember 15, 2021
Auburn man charged in Alaska murder can name alternative suspects, judge rules
Steven Downs will be allowed to point the finger at three other men at trial.
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PublishedDecember 15, 2021
Police face ‘staffing crisis’ in Sabattus
SABATTUS — A “staffing crisis” at the local police department may slow response times for some non-emergency calls, the town’s top official wrote in an open letter to the community Wednesday. Town Manager Timothy Kane said local police and Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office are “committed to providing law enforcement response to our citizens during this […]
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PublishedDecember 9, 2021
Defense lawyers warn of crisis with poorly paying court-appointed cases
Criminal defense lawyers say they are underpaid and overworked when representing indigent defendants.
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PublishedDecember 6, 2021
Buckfield man, charged with murder of daughter, allowed Christmas visit with children
Trevor Averill has been accused of murder related to the death of his 2-month-old daughter last year.
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PublishedNovember 23, 2021
Peru man gets 2 life sentences in Paris murders
A jury convicted Mark Penley in October in the murders of his ex-girlfriend, Heather Bickford, and her boyfriend, Dana Hill in 2019.
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PublishedNovember 23, 2021
Buckfield man charged in daughter’s death allowed Thanksgiving visit with children
Trevor Averill is charged with killing 2-month-old Harper Averill in Turner in 2020.
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PublishedNovember 23, 2021
Video: Sabattus woman charged with arson after fire at Auburn Walgreens
Flames spread from outside into the Union Street building Tuesday morning.
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PublishedNovember 19, 2021
Farmington pot businesses deny federal charges
Lucas Sirois of Farmington, who prosecutors allege is the head of an illegal marijuana growing and distribution organization, represented in court Friday three related businesses that were indicted.
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PublishedNovember 16, 2021
Judge orders no prison time for Naples woman charged in bogus marriage
Desperate for money at age 18, Raeanna Johnson advertised for a job and got caught up in a fraudulent marriage scheme with a Russian man.
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