Lewiston Police Cpl. Jeremy Somma was acting in self-defense when he returned fire at Joshua R. Boyd during a pursuit Nov. 18, 2020, according to the AG’s report.
Lewiston-Auburn
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Former Lewiston fire chief Michel Lajoie seeking State House seat
LEWISTON — Former Fire Chief Michel “Mike” A. Lajoie is making a bid for the State House representing House District 96. In addition to his extensive background in public safety, the lifelong Lewiston resident will bring to the State House his management skills and deep understanding of how state policies affect local communities, according to […]
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Attorney general clears officers in 3 police shootings, but backlog continues
Police officers involved in three on-duty shootings were cleared of wrongdoing and were legally justified in using deadly force, the state Attorney General’s Office determined this week.
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Police identify body pulled from the Androscoggin River on Saturday
Isar Coleman’s body was found floating in the river, just up from the falls on the Lewiston side.
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Verdict: Auburn man convicted of trying to kill his former girlfriend
Page, 43, was found guilty of attempted murder, domestic threatening with a dangerous weapon and domestic reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon.
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Lewiston council preps new homeless shelter ordinance for vote
Officials are on track to vote on the new ordinance in September.
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Photo: Crown Vic gets a fresh paint job on ‘Interceptor Lane’
Lewiston man is known in the area for his work on Interceptors, a model of car commonly used by law enforcement.
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Shortage of volunteer drivers forces Community Concepts to end ride program
Service for medical and critical care appointments to end next month.
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Got robots? These hospitals do
Robotics-assisted technology is becoming more common in operating rooms across Maine, with St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Lewiston recently joining the list of hospitals employing the new methods.