Police say Leein Hinkley threatened a woman and her boyfriend before setting a fire that burned her home early Saturday; Hinkley died in a shootout with police.
Christopher Williams
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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Auburn woman sentenced in Jan. 6 Capitol riot, expresses regret for her actions
Kimberly Sylvester will be on probation for a year and pay $500 in restitution.
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Lewiston man charged in Poland double murder held without bail
The lawyer for a witness in the case says she intended to plead the 5th Amendment if questioned.
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High court rejects Lewiston doctor’s appeal
The former Central Maine Medical Center doctor fails to submit to a psychological evaluation ordered by a state licensing agency, it says.
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Norway man gets two years for federal fraud
Prosecutors say Merton Weed Jr. stole more than $240,000 intended for businesses struggling through the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Lewiston man sentenced in Massachusetts man’s murder
Family members of shooting victim John Paquin speak at Mark Sinclair’s sentencing.
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Details emerge in killing of Windham man, as suspect from Leeds appears Wednesday in court
Police say the victim from Windham was shot in the head and his body was found in New Hampshire. Joseph Chute, 31, of Leeds has been charged with his murder.
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Auburn man appeals murder and sexual assault convictions in Alaska cold case
A Lewiston attorney who represented Steven H. Downs at trial says his case could reach the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Suspect charged in police chases and shootout finally in court
It was the fourth time Gary Porter was scheduled to appear in court on six felony charges in connection to the May 6 events in Paris.
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Windham man acquitted on manslaughter charge in 2022 Turner fatal
A jury also finds Curtis Randy Fogg not guilty on another felony charge in connection with the crash that killed a Fayette woman.