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 26, 2019
Three boys charged in Lewiston elementary school break-in, thefts
Police said the boys took computers, radios and cash and vandalized the Martel Elementary School over the weekend.
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PublishedMarch 26, 2019
Lewiston police, sheriff’s office find no criminal wrongdoing by ex-mayor
Shane Bouchard had been accused of wrongdoing by a Lewiston woman who said she gave him rival’s campaign emails. The Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office also cleared him of separate allegations.
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PublishedMarch 26, 2019
Auburn police still investigating drowning of woman
The autopsy couldn’t determine the manner of death of the woman whose body was found in The Basin in July 2018.
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PublishedMarch 20, 2019
Auburn man charged with 1993 murder in Alaska loses bid for release on bail
Steven Downs’ attorney makes an unsuccessful case for bail for the registered nurse charged in the cold case.
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PublishedMarch 19, 2019
Lewiston man robbed while visiting Standish home
Police say Lee Roy was robbed at gunpoint while visiting a friend.
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PublishedMarch 14, 2019
Former Lewiston man gets time served for offering to pimp for undercover officer
Martin Gerding also pleaded guilty to violating bail conditions by trying to contact the woman who was expected to testify against him at trial.
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2019
Auburn man fights extradition to Alaska in cold-case killing, denies involvement
Steven H. Downs was arrested in Auburn this month in connection with the rape and killing of a 20-year-old student in Fairbanks.
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PublishedFebruary 19, 2019
Auburn man acquitted on rape, sex trafficking and assault charges
After a 4-day trial, Willie Minor is found not guilty on all six counts, including sexual assault, sex trafficking and aggravated assault.
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PublishedFebruary 19, 2019
Auburn man charged with 1993 murder in Alaska tells judge ‘there must be some mistake’
In court Tuesday, Steven Downs says he will contest efforts to send him to Alaska, where he is accused of raping and murdering a student in Fairbanks nearly 26 years ago.
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2018
Really Maine? Why are Sour Patch Kids the top candy given to trick-or-treaters?
Love ’em or hate ’em, we Mainers buy a lot of ’em.
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