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 1, 2023
High bail set for Auburn man charged with importing $3 million in fentanyl
A judge set the bail at $500,000 for the new drug charge, but ordered Jeremy Mercier held without bail pending a hearing on an alleged bail violation.
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PublishedApril 26, 2023
Auburn man gets more than 4 years as leader in pot growing conspiracy
Along with other drug traffickers operating under the guise of the Maine Medical Marijuana program, Brian Bilodeau’s enterprise netted more than $9 million over four years, a prosecutor says.
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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 13, 2023
Lewiston man admits to federal gun crimes
Abdullahi “T” Issak faces up to 15 years in prison for the felony crimes for illegally purchasing 36 guns.
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PublishedApril 5, 2023
Lewiston man denies murder charges in Poland slayings
Aaron Aldrich’s arraignment was held a day after his indictment in the deaths of a Lewiston teen and a Massachusetts man.
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PublishedApril 4, 2023
Lewiston man indicted in Poland murders
Aaron Aldrich is accused of killing a juvenile from Lewiston and a man from Massachusetts in a Poland home.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2023
Federal court overturns Auburn man’s gun conviction
Willie R. Minor has twice been convicted of a federal gun possession charge and twice his conviction has been vacated.
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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 13, 2023
Lewiston man charged with Poland double murder appears in court, held without bail
Aaron Aldrich, 46, is charged in the deaths of a Massachusetts man and a Lewiston teenager.
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