Christopher Williams

Sun Journal

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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Published
June 20, 2019

Emotions run high in court as Maine man is sentenced for sex trafficking

Matthew Giguere forced 2 women who were addicted to drugs to sell sex.
Published
June 19, 2019

Board counters former district attorney candidate’s suspension appeal

Former Auburn attorney Seth Carey is appealing a judge’s 3-year suspension of his law license.
Published
June 13, 2019

Cat who was shot drags himself back to Lewiston home

The family pet had been missing for at least four days before he returned to his owners on Horton Street in Lewiston.
Published
June 10, 2019

Museum L-A takes stock of damage caused by fire and vandalism

Rachel Desgrosseilliers says she’s determined to see the museum move into its new home.
Published
June 7, 2019

Buckfield man died when his motorcycle crashed into a Lewiston home

Police said speed appears to be a factor.
Published
June 6, 2019

Former Lewiston High School student charged in Facebook threat

LEWISTON — A former local high school student was charged Thursday with terrorizing after a threatening Facebook message was sent to the school and a current student there, police said. Abdikadir Haji, 18, of Lewiston was charged with the Class D misdemeanor, which is punishable by up to 364 days in jail. The incident was […]
Published
June 4, 2019

Auburn man sent back to prison for violating terms of manslaughter probation

A judge found Everett Ashby had violated the terms of his probation stemming from a 2001 manslaughter sentence.
Published
May 31, 2019

Judge keeps Lewiston teen charged with manslaughter at South Portland juvenile facility

The now-18-year-old boy has been charged with manslaughter in the 2018 death of Donald Giusti near Kennedy Park.
Published
May 29, 2019

Lewiston man seeks new trial in murder case

Michael McNaughton was convicted in the 2013 slaying of Romeo Parent, who was stabbed and strangled to death.
Published
May 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.