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A tear runs down the cheek of Asha Mohamed as she recounts the interactions she has had with the Lewiston Police Department during a special meeting Aug. 26 with City Administrator Bryan Kaenrath. She lived in Lewiston for 20 years, but moved out after graduating from college because she felt targeted and harassed by police. Kaenrath called for a meeting with the general public for their input on hiring a new police chief. Mohamed is holding her son. (Russ Dillingham/Staff Photographer)

LEWISTON, August 26, 2025 – A teer drips down the cheek of Asha Mohamed Tuesday night as she recounts the terrible interactions she has had with the Lewiston Police Department during a special meeting with city manager, Bryan Kaenrath. She lived in Lewiston for 20 years, but moved out after graduating college because she felt targeted and harrassed by police. Kaenrath called for a meeting with the general public for their input on hiring a new police chief. She is holding her son, Ashir Samson. (Russ Dillingham/Chief Photographer)

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