Data from the Lewiston Police Department show gun violence over the last six years has take a dramatic upturn.
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Lewiston man arrested in undercover child exploitation sting
A Lewiston man, expecting to meet with a minor for a sexual encounter, was arrested Tuesday by an undercover police officer.
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Greene man charged in Sunday night shooting outside Lewiston bar
Nathan Breton, 28, is charged with shooting a man during an argument outside The Cage.
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Man pinned under car after shoplifting attempt in Lewiston, police say
A man was struck and pinned underneath a car on Sabattus Street after fleeing a nearby grocery store from which he attempted to shoplift, police say.
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Poland man arrested after vehicle stolen in Minot and stabbing, police say
Payton Hamilton, 20, is charged with stealing a blue Ford F-150 from a residence on West Minot Road at around 5 a.m., local officials said.
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Bullets strike Lewiston building Wednesday night
Witnesses told police they heard a vehicle speed away from the scene following the gunfire.
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Lewiston looks to adjust police contract to retain officers
The proposed police union contract for fiscal years 2025-2027 would adjust the wage scales in hopes of retaining more officers. The force currently has eight vacancies.
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Lewiston man charged with drugs and gun crimes
Agents say they found cocaine and nearly a dozen guns.
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Lewiston man charged with sex trafficking
Investigators say 57-year-old Frederick Jackson subjected a woman to dangerous situations, including one instance where she was jumped by a man on Pierce Street while the woman was two months pregnant.
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Lewiston men charged with selling fentanyl, having guns
The two men are accused of selling fentanyl and having a gun.