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The following activity occurred Monday, Sept. 21, to Sunday, Sept. 27, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD responded to 226 calls during this period. For more information visit the Lewiston Police Department’s mobile app or its Facebook page.
Monday, Sept. 21
•2200 block of Saunders Settlement Road, school district, assist public – Officer initiated. Patrol assisting school resources officer with a custody issue.
•I-190/Witmer Road, traffic complaint – 911 caller reported a red sedan driving fast and cutting vehicles off roadway. Subjects hanging out of the window. Patrol checked area with negative results.
•5400 block of Walmore Road, MVA-injuries – 911 caller reported a vehicle struck a telephone pole. Statement taken by officers. Driver taken to Mount St. Mary’s Hospital for injuries. Vehicle towed. National Grid on location for damaged utility pole. Report taken.
•4500 block of Porter Center Road, forgery – Officer initiated. Patrol reported a walk-in complaint for fraud. Online bank account created with complaint’s email address and Social Security number. More than $8,000 removed at various locations in Arkansas. Complainant notified Social Security, bank provider and several credit report services. Report taken.
•5800 block of Walmore Road, forgery – Officer initiated. Walk-in complaint for identity theft. Complainant’s name and Social Security number used to create a small business loan of more than $27,000. No information on applicant available from loan agency. Report taken.
•4700 block of Lower River Road, forgery – Officer initiated. Walk-in complaint for fraud, suspected scamming of parent. Caller said a party offered to complete a driveway repair for $10,000. Services agreed and check written. Contract requested and denied. Repair work completed and contractor is now requesting an additional $13,000. Report taken.
•LPD patrol activity – Calls officer initiated. Vehicle/traffic stops for motor vehicle violations. One driver cited. UTT issued for town court. Three warnings issued.
Tuesday, Sept. 22
•300 block of S. Seventh Street, theft of package – Caller reported a desk was delivered to the front door while she was not home. When caller arrived, item was gone. Report only for refund purposes.
•2200 block of Saunders Settlement Road, disturbance nondomestic – 911 caller reported a customer yelling and refusing to leave. Ongoing issue. Patrol said two parties entered store and were harassing an employee. Both subjects trespassed business and advised on charges if they return. Report taken.
•Lower Mountain/Townline roads, MVA-injuries – 911 caller reported a two-vehicle accident. Statements taken. Patrols reported heavy damage to both vehicles. Drivers treated by EMS and taken to ECMC for injuries. Driver of vehicle No. 1 cited for failure to yield right of way. UTT issued for town court. Report taken.
•LPD patrol activity – Calls officer initiated. Vehicle/traffic stops for motor vehicle violations. Fourteen drivers cited with UTTs issued for town court. Reports taken. Eight warnings issued.
Wednesday, Sept. 23
•8100 block of Buffalo Avenue, sex offense – Patrols responded and report taken.
•Addresses on the 5800 block of Divide Road and on the 1400 block of Saunders Settlement Road, check welfare – Welfare checks requested by school district.
•Dickersonville/Langdon roads, MVA-property damage – Caller reported a vehicle in a ditch. Statement taken by patrol. No injuries. Vehicle towed. Report taken.
•LPD patrol activity – Calls officer initiated. Vehicle/traffic stops for motor vehicle violations. Four drivers cited. UTTs issued for town court. Reports taken. Three warnings issued.
Thursday, Sept. 24
•900 block of Little Vista Drive, ordinance violation – Caller reported construction debris left on lot. Patrol reported a misunderstanding between neighbors. Parties to settle matter between themselves.
•5900 block of Garlow Road, assist – Anonymous 911 caller reported two or three juveniles on e-bikes in roadway. Subjects found driving scooters in area by patrol and returned home.
•LPD patrol activity – Calls officer initiated. Vehicle/traffic stops for motor vehicle violations. One driver cited. UTTs issued. Four warnings issued.
Friday, Sept. 25
•1000 block of Escarpment Drive, assist public – Caller reported a neighbor’s lights shining into the house and believes it’s intentional. Caller spoke with neighbor. Spotlight moved. All 10-4.
•5300 block of Elm Drive, missing person – 911 caller reported an elderly male with dementia left property. Subject located by patrol and returned home.
•4600 block of Stacey Drive, suspicious activity – Caller reported lights seen in a wooded area behind the residence. Homeless individuals suspected in area. Officers checked with negative results.
•Lewiston Queenston Bridge Plaza, MVA property damage – Caller reported a two-vehicle accident. One party yelling at the other. Patrols spoke with both parties. Vehicle No. 1 driver distracted at checkpoint and struck vehicle No. 2. Minor injuries reported.
•LPD patrol activity – Calls officer initiated. Vehicle/traffic stops for motor vehicle violations. Zero activity. One warning issued.
Saturday, Sept. 26
•700 block of Ridge Road, death – Phone report by coroner. Patrols responded and report taken.
•5300 block of Military Road, hospital, assault – 911 phone report. Patrols responded and report taken.
•I-190/Upper Mountain Road, traffic complaint – Officer initiated. Patrol reported a black motorcycle at 80 mph in a 45-mph zone. Male fled patrol at speeds of 100 mph, weaving and driving reckless. Patrol lost visual and did not pursue.
•1100 block of Ridge Road, noise complaint – Anonymous 911 caller reported underage drinking and loud noise at address. Officers advised homeowner to lower music. No signs of underage drinking observed.
•300 block of S. Seventh Street, disturbance nondomestic – Caller reported hearing two males punching each other outside. Officers responded.
•LPD patrol activity – Calls officer initiated. Vehicle/traffic stops for motor vehicle violations. Zero activity. Four warnings issued.
Sunday, Sept. 27
•5300 block of Military Road, hospital, assist public – 911 female caller reported being asked by staff to leave and refused. Hospital security reported the subject was filming staff and not allowed. Female trespassed by patrol and asked to leave. Report taken.
•I-190/Upper Mountain Road, check welfare – 911 caller requested area check for an older male and younger female on the side of the thruway. Minimal information. Negative results on patrol’s check.
•LPD patrol activity – Calls officer initiated. Vehicle/traffic stops for motor vehicle violations. Three drivers cited. UTTs issued for town court. Report taken. Four warnings issued.