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The following activity occurred Monday, Sept. 28, to Sunday, Oct. 4, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD responded to 232 calls during this period. For more information, visit the Lewiston Police Department’s mobile app or its Facebook page.
Monday, Sept. 28
•2500 block of Lower Mountain Road, animal complaint – 911 caller reported a raccoon was following a county worker around her truck as she was doing roadwork. Patrol responded. Officer said the animal appeared healthy, but was hungry. Food stuffs provided and the animal walked away. No further assistance requested.
•Lewiston Queenston Bridge Plaza, new call – Officer initiated. Patrol on location for commercial vehicle inspections.
•800 block of Center Street, theft – Caller reported credit cards taken from a wallet and unauthorized purchases made. Patrol responded and report taken.
•2200 block of Saunders Settlement Road, theft – Caller reported a theft and trespass-only complaint. Patrol said the customer left the business with product after a credit card was declined for purchase. Customer reportedly has stolen in the past. Patrol advised the suspect of trespass status. Appearance ticket issued for town court, as the business is pressing charges. Report taken.
•5900 block of Kline Road, domestic disturbance – 911 caller reported an intoxicated family member at the address after being advised not to visit. Suspect cited for trespassing by patrol. Appearance ticket issued for town court. Courtesy ride provided.
•LPD patrol activity – Calls officer initiated. Vehicle/traffic stops for motor vehicle violations. Three drivers cited. UTTs issued for town court. Report taken. Five warnings issued.
Tuesday, Sept. 29
•4200 block of Wolf Run, alarm burglary – Garage and front door alarm activation reported by alarm provider. Patrols reported an accidental activation by homeowner. All secure.
•700 block of Page Avenue, domestic disturbance – 911 male caller said an ex-girlfriend struck him in the eye with a basket. Male unwilling to fill out a deposition per patrol and declined charges. Male also declined EMS assistance. Report taken.
•LPD patrol activity – Calls officer initiated. Vehicle/traffic stops for motor vehicle violations. Sixteen drivers cited with UTTs issued for town court. One warning issued.
Wednesday, Sept. 30
•600 block of Mountain View Drive, traffic complaint – Officer initiated. Patrol on location for speed enforcement in area.
•900 block of Hillside Drive, forgery – Fraud complaint from caller. Report only. Patrol reported an identified male allegedly from computer tech repair company had instructed caller to download a program and then deposited $15,000 into her account, which the caller said she needed to withdraw. Caller then advised of a scam by her bank. Assistance provided to close all affected accounts and create new ones. Patrol reported no money loss at this time and no fraudulent activity noted. Report taken.
•5000 block of Callan Drive, harassment – Caller reported receiving threats from an out-of-area phone number, demanding money. Patrol said the caller believes a family member of an employee at the business was involved. No charges requested, only for information to be documented.
•LPD patrol activity – Calls officer initiated. Vehicle/traffic stops for motor vehicle violations. Five drivers cited. UTTs issued for town court. Three warnings issued.
Thursday, Oct. 1
•2200 block of Saunders Settlement Road, assault – Caller reported a customer refused to show ID for a purchase and pushed the owner of business. Subject left and trespass charges are requested. Patrol said video footage failed to provide vehicle license information. Staff to notify patrol if male suspect returns. Report taken
•4600 block of Creek Road, traffic complaint – Caller reported a black Cadillac Escalade operating at a high rate of speed. Patrols checked area with negative results.
•LPD patrol activity – Calls officer initiated. Vehicle/traffic stops for motor vehicle violations. Zero activity. Two warnings issued.
Friday, Oct. 2
•800 block of Foxwood Drive, domestic disturbance – 911 caller said a boyfriend was heading to the address to collect belongings. Subject has made vague threats of physical violence. Officers responded and remained on location for 30 minutes. Male failed to show. Caller advised to recontact patrol if male shows at address.
•Center/S. Ninth streets, check welfare – Caller reported a teen on a bike possibly struck on a crosswalk by a vehicle. Subject located by patrol with a parent. Statement taken and EMS assistance declined. Patrols said driver was apologetic and stated he did not see the teen. Driver cited for failing to yield right of way. UTT issued for town court. Report taken.
•700 block of Center Street, assist public – 911 caller reported a female did not live at the address and requested that she leave. Officers said the female left prior to its arrival and the subject was not a legal resident at the address. Caller advised to recontact patrol if she returns.
•LPD patrol activity – Calls officer initiated. Vehicle/traffic stops for motor vehicle violations. Seven drivers cited with 10 UTTs issued for town court. Reports taken. Two warnings issued.
Saturday, Oct. 3
•800 block of Oriole Lane, suspicious activity – Caller reported an open door on a neighbor’s vehicle. No subjects nearby. Officers responded.
•5300 block of Military Road, hospital, suspicious activity – 911 caller reported an older male driving, subject possibly intoxicated. Patrol checked area with negative results.
•LPD patrol activity – Calls officer initiated. Vehicle/traffic stops for motor vehicle violations. Four drivers cited. UTTs issued for town court. Eight warnings issued.
Sunday, Oct. 4
•4400 block of Lower River Road, suspicious activity – 911 caller reported a black SUV had dropped off a male on the property and left. Officers said the male was walking home following an argument with his wife.
•900 block of Elliott Drive, suspicious activity – Caller reported four to five subjects walking with hoods and backpacks. Party seen in backyard on camera. Officers checked the area on foot and via vehicle with negative results.
•1400 block of Ridge Road, disturbance not domestic – 911 caller reported an unknown male fighting with staff. Patrols responded and 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. Five warnings issued.