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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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 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 12, 2021
Farmington man agrees to serve shortened sentence and forfeit assets in federal pot bust
Randal Cousineau, who pleaded guilty to growing and selling marijuana illegally, agreed to a sentence of up to 63 months in prison.
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PublishedNovember 3, 2021
Connecticut man denied bail in Maine fairgrounds murder case
A judge found probable cause for a murder charge against Carlos Negron and determined he posed a flight risk and danger to the community.
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PublishedNovember 3, 2021
Former McDonald’s workers appear in Maine court on drug charges
Police said the two defendants were responsible for Suboxone strips ending up in a Happy Meal in June.
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PublishedNovember 2, 2021
Former Auburn lawyer and DA candidate denies sexual assault charges
Seth Carey filed a motion to dismiss the charges; a hearing is planned for later this month.
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PublishedOctober 27, 2021
Federal officials say Farmington pot conspiracy involved police, prosecutor and town official
The raid of an illegal marijuana growing and distribution operation in Farmington uncovers a vast conspiracy.
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PublishedOctober 23, 2021
Auburn boy dies after he was found in Range Pond
First responders found the 4-year-old shortly before noon Friday and performed CPR, authorities said.
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PublishedOctober 22, 2021
Rescuers find 4-year-old boy in Range Pond in Poland
A Maine State Police K-9 helped find the boy, and rescuers performed CPR on him.
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