The motive in the case remains unclear, according to court documents.
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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Waterville man charged in Buckfield stabbing appears in court
A judge sets Abdul-Rashid Bilal’s bail at $10,000 cash.
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Phillips woman gets time-served for federal gun crime
Prosecutors say Deidra Messer bought a gun for someone else in Farmington while she was using or addicted to illegal drugs.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Auburn man denies charges in alleged postal robberies and burglaries across central Maine
Investigators say Winston O. McLeod and an accomplice robbed two postal carriers in Lewiston and broke into two post offices, in Paris and North Monmouth.
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Judge links Farmington woman to gun-buying conspiracy
Prosecutors say the defendant was driven by her drug addiction to buy a gun for her drug dealer.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Auburn woman admits to Jan. 6, 2021, riot crimes
Kimberly Sylvester, a registered nurse, denies being involved in any rioting, theft or destruction of property.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Vassalboro man charged in Greene home invasions
Deputies say Scott J. Hafford was overpowered by two men in a second home he had forced his way into with a gun.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime
Minot man gets $1 million bail in shooting of sheriff’s deputy
Deputies respond to disturbance in Minot on Valentine’s Day, discovering a home on fire and a man with a gun.
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Livermore Falls treasurer sentenced to 4 days for OUI
Investigators say Rebecca E. Harmatys struck a road sign and drove to her home in Livermore.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Poland man found not criminally responsible for brother’s killing
A state psychologist says Justin Butterfield was suffering a psychotic episode when he killed his brother on Thanksgiving in 2022.