Michael McNaughton was convicted in the 2013 slaying of Romeo Parent who was stabbed and strangled to death.
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.
Posted inMaine Crime
Auburn man to serve two years for gas station robbery
Ryan Lizotte also is sentenced to serve four years of a previously suspended sentence for burglary and theft.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
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.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Maine high court orders new trial because jurors didn’t see cellphone video
Jurors who convicted a man of resisting arrest and assault should have been allowed to see cellphone video taken by the defendant’s sister, the justices say.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Police fatally shoot Auburn man after long standoff involving hostage
Police said the man was shot and killed by a member of the Maine State Police tactical team after an hourslong standoff in Auburn.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Livermore man to serve 3 years for fatal Turner crash
The 24-year-old man’s blood-alcohol level was twice the legal limit at the time of the crash, prosecutors said.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Former Bethel cop sentenced to serve 21 months for sexual assault
The former officer, who was convicted at a jury trial last year of the felony charge, is sentenced to 8 years, with most of that time suspended.
Posted inLocal & State
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.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
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.
Posted inLocal & State, News
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.