‘The gunfire was so loud I thought he was shooting right next to me,’ said John Childs.
Joe Charpentier
Staff Writer
Joe Charpentier came to the Sun Journal in 2022 to cover crime and chaos. His previous experience was in a variety of rural Midcoast beats which included government, education, sports, economics and analysis, crime, and environment. He loves surprising his editors with spontaneous enterprising stories and prides himself on mastering the ability to slip the odd Oxford comma by the copy editors. When not on the beat, Joe enjoys spending time with family, writing fiction and woodworking.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Sabattus shooter likely suffered mental health crisis, police say
A gunman shot and killed his mother Wednesday on Route 9 in Sabattus before exiting the vehicle, shooting at passing cars and killing another person. He then turned the gun on himself.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News, Politics
Early into President Trump’s 2nd term, supporters in Maine say ‘So far, so good.’
New polling found near-unanimous support for the president among Maine Republicans, although some Trump voters say recent scandals and leaks are giving them cause for concern.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Border patrol detains 16 migrants at Franklin, Somerset jails
Sixteen migrants in Franklin County were detained this week by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, according to booking logs.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Maine Crime
Lewiston police contend with gun violence, and a frustrated public
As police take steps to address the increase in shootings, residents are anxious for results.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
As shootings become part of the backdrop of Lewiston, the city is trying to come to grips with a growing problem
Data from the Lewiston Police Department show gun violence over the last six years has take a dramatic upturn.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Wales man arraigned on child sexual exploitation, child porn charges
A judge ordered Patrick Hamlin detained pending trial.
Posted inLocal & State
Wilton, North Jay boil-water order lifted
Residents of Wilton and North Jay were notified Tuesday afternoon that a boil-water order issued Friday was being lifted.
Posted inLocal & State
Want to give Maine wildlife a hand? Here’s how.
The state has almost a dozen programs encouraging the public to gather information on Maine’s critters, to protect them and you.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Turner crash involving police cruiser sends 3 to hospital
Two crash victims were transported to Central Maine Medical Center and one to Maine Medical Center in Portland via LifeFlight. Conditions of the victims were unknown.