Officials argue for and against summonses versus arrests.
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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Canceled Great Falls Balloon Festival deflates local charities
Festival organizers decided last week to cancel its annual event.
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State probes possible coronavirus outbreak at long-term care facility in Auburn
Three cases are suspected at John H. Murphy Homes.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Court delays murder trial for man accused of shooting Jean Fournier in a Walmart parking lot
The trial of Gage Dalphonse had been scheduled for June, but has been postponed, possibly until next year.
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Advocates: Numbers may not show the real toll COVID-19 is taking on domestic violence victims
Stay-at-home order may limit opportunities to call for help.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Auburn man’s Alaska murder cold case stalls in court
Steven H. Downs, 45, is accused in the brutal death of a 20-year-old woman.
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Maine farmer and surgeon called to duty during pandemic
Plastic surgeon Dr. Charles Foley expects to be caring for COVID-19 patients as part of his U.S. Army Reserve unit.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Police still investigating Auburn Plaza shooting
A 19-year-old man remains hospitalized after suspected robbery attempt.
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Judge tosses cellphone evidence in Auburn manslaughter case
AUBURN — In a split decision, a judge threw out evidence from the seized cellphone of a New Gloucester man charged with manslaughter in 2017 after his car crashed with a motorcycle. Superior Court Justice MaryGay Kennedy also tossed information detailed in Steven Primavera’s medications. But Kennedy wrote in a 24-page order filed last week […]
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Trial for former Lewiston teen facing manslaughter charge moving to Portland or Augusta
Despite violations, judge keeps bail conditions the same.