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Lewiston names Carly Conley as its first female police chief

Conley has been with the department for nearly a quarter-century.

The decision comes after a lengthy and publicly scrutinized search for the new leader of Maine’s second-largest police force.

Two vehicles collided on Lisbon Street as a result of an improper lane change, police said.

The change is tied to the final cost of the project, which increased from about $15 million to nearly $17 million this year.

David St. Pierre’s leadership during the mass shooting in October 2023 was listed as one reason the former chief was nominated for the position.

Longtime Lewiston Detective Joe Philippon resigned effective Oct. 1, reaching a separation agreement with the city.

A raid at an apartment unit turned up meth, crack and fentanyl, police say.

The city is considering roughly 20 candidates for the position of Lewiston police chief.

One criminal justice expert said it is rare, if not unheard of, for a police officer’s career to survive four complaints that result in discipline.

Detective Joe Philippon has been placed on administrative leave with pay from the Lewiston Police Department.