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 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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PublishedApril 18, 2019
New York man, 22, admits to credit card fraud in Maine
Peter Garces pleaded guilty to using fake driver’s licenses to open charge accounts at Home Depot stores in Maine.
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PublishedApril 17, 2019
Mills signs warrant to send Auburn man to Alaska to face murder and rape charges
Steven Downs, who was a student in Fairbanks, Alaska when a 20-year-old woman was killed, claims he’s innocent.
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PublishedApril 11, 2019
Lewiston teenager charged with manslaughter told police he threw rock during fatal fight
Police arrested two teenagers and an adult Thursday in last year’s killing of Donald G. Giusti in Lewiston.
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PublishedApril 9, 2019
Licensed drug counselor pleads to conspiracy in marijuana raid
The certified drug counselor admits to federal charge punishable by up to 20 years in prison.
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PublishedApril 3, 2019
Auburn man charged with felony drug trafficking near high school
Police seized 20 pounds of marijuana, hash oil, pills and cash from Bruce Fournier’s apartment.
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