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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PublishedMay 26, 2023
Leeds man accused of being a ‘straw’ buyer of guns is held without bail
A prosecutor said Benjamin Turcotte bought up to 40 guns for a man who was part of a gun trafficking conspiracy.
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PublishedApril 28, 2023
Jay man free after serving portion of sentence for Livermore assault
Avery M.T. Teehan was sentenced to five years, but a judge suspended most of that sentence Friday.
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PublishedApril 24, 2023
Bail lowered for suspect in fatal Turner crash
A prosecutor said Carol Ivers’ car went 221 feet after the impact and the engine more than 180 feet beyond that.
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PublishedApril 21, 2023
Dog helps save two people when Durham building catches fire
No one was injured, but the building was a total loss, a fire official said.
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PublishedApril 18, 2023
Turner woman charged with buying guns for others is cleared for rehab
Two of the guns purchased by Jennifer Scruggs in Auburn and Turner were recovered by Los Angeles police.
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PublishedApril 7, 2023
Augusta man pleads not guilty to manslaughter in Turner crash
Jacob Diaz had been driving a pickup truck that slammed head-on into a car driven by a Fayette woman.
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PublishedMarch 16, 2023
Two homes destroyed by fire in Phillips
One of the homes on Ross Road caugtht fire from a nearby home, fire officials say.
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PublishedMarch 13, 2023
South Paris man gets a week behind bars and probation for role in Jan. 6 riot
Todd Tilley is also required to complete 60 hours of community service and pay $500 in restitution.
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PublishedMarch 3, 2023
Bail set for Oxford man charged with eluding police during snowstorm
Dawson Bond faces multiple charges including two felonies stemming from a high-speed chase.
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PublishedMarch 1, 2023
Maine attorneys coming back to court-appointed rosters
The Maine Legislature’s recent hike in pay for court-appointed private criminal defense attorneys is aimed at combating a chronic backlog of cases clogging up the state’s courts.
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