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 23, 2019
Sabattus man dies in motorcycle crash in Lewiston
Lewiston police say 34-year-old Jeremy Ciarfella was thrown from his motorcycle and died. It appears he failed to maintain control on a sharp curve and drove off Sabattus Street.
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PublishedMay 21, 2019
Maine high court orders new trial because jurors didn’t see cellphone video
Jurors who convicted a man of resisting arrest and assault should have been allowed to see cellphone video taken by the defendant’s sister, the justices say.
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PublishedMay 21, 2019
Police fatally shoot Auburn man after long standoff involving hostage
Police said the man was shot and killed by a member of the Maine State Police tactical team after an hourslong standoff in Auburn.
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PublishedMay 8, 2019
Livermore man to serve 3 years for fatal Turner crash
The 24-year-old man’s blood-alcohol level was twice the legal limit at the time of the crash, prosecutors said.
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PublishedMay 8, 2019
Former Bethel cop sentenced to serve 21 months for sexual assault
The former officer, who was convicted at a jury trial last year of the felony charge, is sentenced to 8 years, with most of that time suspended.
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PublishedMay 2, 2019
Lewiston police officer died from fentanyl overdose
Nicholas Meserve died Feb. 8 in his Lewiston home. It was reported then as a result of an underlying medical condition.
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PublishedMay 1, 2019
Police say robbery suspect driven to bank by unwitting father
A father dropped off his son to cash a check, then drove him away from the crime scene.
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PublishedApril 26, 2019
Judge: Detectives did not coerce testimony in Cole murder case; controversial photo unnecessary ‘taunt’
Some statements by the man charged in the Somerset County deputy’s killing will be allowed at his upcoming trial.
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PublishedApril 25, 2019
Father of teen who drowned during school trip sues Lewiston and the state
The federal lawsuit claims the city and state didn’t follow their safety protocols during the middle school Range Pond visit.
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PublishedApril 24, 2019
State seeks to try Lewiston teen as adult on manslaughter charge
A judge rules that the 17-year-old boy charged in the June 12, 2018, Knox Street melee will remain in custody.
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