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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PublishedMarch 30, 2021
Lewiston fire displaces 3 people in Howe Street apartment building
Authorities said the fire was caused by improper disposal of smoking material.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2021
Falling tree branch kills Waterville motorist in Farmington
High winds brought down a branch onto the roof of a car and killed its driver, police said.
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PublishedMarch 23, 2021
Court papers detail scene in Turner couple’s killing
A police affidavit describes how an intruder broke into the home of Troy and Dulsie Varney and how Troy Varney subdued the suspect.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2021
Lewiston teen reported missing since Thursday
The girl had been staying at a Lewiston youth shelter when she disappeared.
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PublishedMarch 19, 2021
Police learn to detect impairment while volunteers get stoned at Auburn training institute
The private, for-profit facility conducts sessions for law enforcement officers, including field sobriety tests for drivers impaired by cannabis.
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PublishedMarch 17, 2021
Mechanic Falls officer pulls man from burning car
Norway driver rescued through windshield after car rolls on Lewiston Street.
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PublishedMarch 12, 2021
Former DA candidate Seth Carey back in Maine facing sex charges
Seth Carey was arrested last week in Orlando, Florida.
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PublishedMarch 11, 2021
DNA expert says she found suspect Steven Downs through profile matching in 1993 Alaska murder case
The murder trial for Steven Downs, an Auburn man accused in a 1993 murder case out of Fairbanks, Alaska, continues.
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PublishedMarch 10, 2021
DNA analyst testifies in Auburn man’s murder case at Alaska court hearing
Steven Downs is charged in the murder of a native Alaskan woman named Sophie Sergie in 1993.
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PublishedMarch 4, 2021
Sabattus road rage incident leads to SUV crash, police say
Vehicle lands in trees; injured driver trapped inside Thursday morning.
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