Lewiston Police Department blotter for July 17, 2026

The following activity occurred Monday, July 6, to Sunday, July 12, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD responded to 235 calls during this period. For more information, visit the Lewiston Police Department’s mobile app or its Facebook page.

Monday, July 6

•5200 block of Chew Road, death – Report via phone. Officers responded.

•4200 block of Dickersonville Road, domestic disturbance – 911 caller reported being punched and strangled by a male friend. Patrol responded and report taken.

•2200 block of Saunders Settlement Road, suspicious activity – 911 caller reported a possible drug transaction in the parking lot between two females. Patrol responded.

•4400 block of Lower River Road, unwanted person – Officer initiated. Caller reported unwanted parties on location. Patrol provided courtesy transport for two females to the Fatima Shrine on Swann Road.

•Military Road, Road/Fairway Drive, accident hit/run – 911 caller reported a SUV struck their vehicle and took off. Statement taken by patrol. LPD located suspected vehicle, parked and unoccupied with minor damage in a lot on the 100 block of S. Water Street. Patrol canvassed area and unable to locate driver. Report taken.

•LPD patrol activity – Calls officer initiated. Vehicle/traffic stops for motor vehicle violations. No reported activity.

Tuesday, July 7

•Dickersonville/Lower Mountain roads, check welfare – Caller reported a female walking with a toddler and carrying a car seat. Officers responded and provided courtesy transport.

•5700 block of Buffalo Street, death – Report via phone. Officers responded.

•2900 block of Saunders Settlement Road, disturbance not domestic – 911 caller reported a disgruntled employee on location destroying property and throwing items. Subject terminated earlier. Patrol responded.

•2400 block of Upper Mountain Road, animal complaint – Caller said a very large snake hissed at her; caller suspected a nest. Negative results on patrol’s search. Caller advised to keep the grass short and recontact if snake returns.

•2000 block of Ridge Road, disturbance not domestic – Caller reported two parties fighting on property. Patrol said the individual was working on a nearby pond, the neighbor arrived home, advised the worker on parking, and words were exchanged. Patrol advised worker to stay off the neighbor’s property, per his request.

•LPD patrol activity – Calls officer initiated. Vehicle/traffic stops for motor vehicle violations. Two drivers cited with UTTs issued for town court. Two warnings issued.

Wednesday, July 8

•4700 block of E. Eddy Drive, assist public – 911 caller reported a male in an electric wheelchair was stuck in a 3-foot water drainage hole. Patrol assisted male from entrapment.

•4400 block of Dickersonville Road, harassment – Female caller harassed along with a babysitter; ongoing custody-related issues. Officers advised the caller. Report taken. Patrol returned to the address later for custody problem. Report taken.

•LPD patrol activity – Calls officer initiated. Vehicle/traffic stops for motor vehicle violations. Two drivers cited with UTTs issued for town court. Three warnings issued.

Thursday, July 9

•400 block of S. Fourth Street, Artpark, suspicious activity – Officer initiated. Officers stopped for a suspicious vehicle. Registered owner found sleeping in the passenger seat. Subject advised on park hours and sent on his way.

•West Street/Saunders Settlement Road, suspicious activity – Officer initiated. Caller reported a male on a hoverboard going door-to-door soliciting. No permit provided when requested. Male advised by patrol on town permit procedures. Subject also advised he will be cited if caught again without a permit.

•900 block of Center Street, check welfare – 911 caller reported a child in front of the business without parents. Patrol responded and report taken.

•5300 block of Military Road, hospital, assist public – Caller discharged from hospital and doesn’t know the way home. Caller a new resident in area. Patrol provided a courtesy ride.

•LPD patrol activity – Calls officer initiated. Vehicle/traffic stops for motor vehicle violations. One driver cited, UTT issued for town court. Three warnings issued.

Friday, July 10

•100 block of S. Water Street, suspicious activity – Officer initiated. Suspicious vehicle in a lot. Patrol reported three males fishing and searching for bait. Subjects cooperative and no problems found.

•4800 block of Susies Lane, forgery – Caller reported an unknown party called, stating they found caller’s dog and requesting money. Patrol suspects the complaint was a social media scam. Dog was later recovered and returned to owner.

•Upper Mountain/Green roads, MVA-property damage – 911 caller reported a two-vehicle accident. Parties to settle accident on their own. One driver cited by patrol for aggravated unlicensed operation, second degree. UTT issued for town court. Report taken.

•5800 block of Ward Road, domestic disturbance – Caller reported his future ex was following him and causing a scene. Parties separated for night by patrol. Female returned home. Report taken.

•LPD patrol activity – Calls officer initiated. Vehicle/traffic stops for motor vehicle violations. Five drivers cited with six UTTs issued for town court. Reports taken. Two warnings issued.

Saturday, July 11

•4300 block of Lower River Road, assault – 911 male caller on a bicycle punched by a motorist. Patrol said the caller was with a group of cyclists. The driver passed, beeped his horn at group and became aggressive. Driver stopped in roadway, began yelling, and punched male in the face before driving off. Several witnesses observed the incident, per LPD. Report taken.

•5900 block of Tuscarora Road, domestic disturbance – 911 caller reported a mother/daughter verbal argument. Caller said her mother sat on her. Patrol responded and report taken.

•LPD patrol activity – Calls officer initiated. Vehicle/traffic stops for motor vehicle violations. One driver cited, UTT issued for town court. No warnings issued.

Sunday, July 12

•400 block of Harper Drive, motor vehicle theft – 911 caller reported a white pickup truck was taken overnight. Patrols said the truck recovered a few blocks away after dash cam was observed. LPD reported multiple vehicle break-ins/thefts in area, investigation continuing.

•Locations on the 4600 block of Vrooman Drive, the 700 block of Mohawk Street, thefts – LPD reported several complaints from residents of vehicles entered overnight and items taken. Investigations continuing.

•LPD patrol activity – Calls officer initiated. Vehicle/traffic stops for motor vehicle violations. Five drivers cited with UTTs issued for town court. Report taken. Six warnings issued.