Russ Dillingham focuses on officers working at the Tip-A-Cop event.
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Lewiston police activity at downtown store draws onlookers
Police say they were executing a search warrant at the Mogadishu Store as part of ‘a lengthy fraud investigation.’
Lewiston names Carly Conley as its first female police chief
Conley has been with the department for nearly a quarter-century.
Lewiston to name new police chief Monday
The decision comes after a lengthy and publicly scrutinized search for the new leader of Maine’s second-largest police force.
Crash involving hair salon in Lewiston leaves 1 dead, several injured
Two vehicles collided on Lisbon Street as a result of an improper lane change, police said.
Lewiston to increase monthly payments for new police headquarters
The change is tied to the final cost of the project, which increased from about $15 million to nearly $17 million this year.
Former Lewiston police chief nominated to be Maine’s U.S. Marshal
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.
Lewiston police detective placed on leave resigns
Longtime Lewiston Detective Joe Philippon resigned effective Oct. 1, reaching a separation agreement with the city.
Lewiston woman arrested, $75K in drugs seized
A raid at an apartment unit turned up meth, crack and fentanyl, police say.
Lewiston police chief search committee announced
The city is considering roughly 20 candidates for the position of Lewiston police chief.