Lewiston Police Department blotter for Oct. 16, 2026

The following activity occurred Monday, Oct. 5, to Sunday, Oct. 11, 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, Oct. 5

•500 block of Colt Avenue, disturbance not domestic – Caller reported a neighbor throwing walnuts and a fire extinguisher. Officers found the items thrown over a fence into a backyard. Patrol attempted to make contact with the neighbor who was not at home at this time. Report taken.

•4500 block of Lower River Road, assist public – Caller reported an individual at the address; order of protection in place. Officers advised the caller to contact an attorney and the court to resolve the issue. Report taken.

•800 block of Cayuga Street, check welfare – Caller reported a female sleeping in a vehicle. Subject just left the area. Patrol located the vehicle and performed a traffic stop. Female was 10-4. Subject stopped to rest after a long day and was heading home.

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

Tuesday, Oct. 6

•4000 block of Creek Road, LPD office, forgery – Patrol reported a walk-in complaint for fraud. Unknown party opened a credit card on complainant’s warehouse store account. Purchases denied and the account was closed. Report only.

•400 block of West Lane, theft – Officer initiated. Caller reported a party refusing to pay for completed work totaling $11,000. Patrol advised said complaint was a civil issue. Customer issued a check to settle matter.

•5800 block of Buffalo Street, noise complaint – Anonymous 911 texter reported two intoxicated subjects fighting. Officers spoke with all parties. Subjects were not intoxicated and having a discussion about neighbors.

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

Wednesday, Oct. 7

•400 block of Plain Street, check welfare – 911 caller had concerns about her online activity; caller did not elaborate, but said she was happy and not on drugs. Officers responded.

•4000 block of Creek Road, LPD office, forgery – Officer initiated. Patrol addressed a walk-in complaint for fraud. Report taken.

•5300 block of Military Road, harassment – 911 caller reported receiving texts from the ex, stating he was going to kill her, kill her family and her animals. Patrol responded and report taken.

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

Thursday, Oct. 8

•900 block of Center Street, MVA-property damage – 911 caller reported a two-vehicle accident. Officers responded. Statements taken. One vehicle struck another in the parking lot while backing up.

•700 block of Legacy Drive, assist public – Caller said an unknown subject placed rat poison on the sidewalk and his dog consumed it. Patrol reported the caller’s pet was 10-4. Caller advised to inform other residents about the rat poison.

•Military Road/I-190 exit, MVA-injuries – Caller reported a two-vehicle accident with airbag deployment. Patrol responded and statements taken. Driver No. 1 cited for failure to yield right of way on a left turn. UTT issued for town court. Report taken.

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

Friday, Oct. 9

•Pletcher/Lower River roads, traffic complaint – 911 caller reported a silver SUV all over the roadway. Officers located vehicle, and a medical evaluation was performed on the driver.

•700 block of Oxbow Lane, traffic complaint – Caller states a blue Kia repeatedly drives at 50-60 mph through the area. Driver on the roofing crew working nearby. Officers responded and observed traffic in the area for 20 minutes. Negative results on blue Kia.

•5300 block of Chew Road, harassment – 911 caller said he did not feel safe, and that he feels like he’s in a war zone and receiving threats. Officers responded.

•Lewiston Road/Barton Drive, vehicle/traffic stop – Officer initiated. Driver cited for failure to stop at stop sign; improper/no signal; driving while intoxicated; driving while ability impaired/drugs; and speed in zone. UTTs issued for town court. Report taken.

•LPD patrol activity – Calls officer initiated. Vehicle/traffic stops for motor vehicle violations. One driver cited, with five UTTs issued for town court. Report taken. Two warnings issued.

Saturday, Oct. 10

•Colt Avenue/William Street, suspicious activity – Caller reported a vehicle sitting at a stop sign with its brake lights on for 10 minutes. Caller requested cancellation as vehicle left the area. No further information on vehicle.

•5300 block of Military Road, suspicious activity – Caller reported a male and female with luggage sitting in the parking lot under the flagpoles. Officers responded. Subjects were picked up by a vehicle prior to its arrival.

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

Sunday, Oct. 11

•Monteagle Trail, college campus, suspicious activity – 911 caller reported a 12-year-old male walking around with a machete. Responding officers spoke with campus security who said the male and his mother were seen walking around woods with the machete, but were “not doing anything harmful.” Subjects advised to leave campus, which they did without issue.

•Monteagle Trail, college campus, disturbance not domestic – 911 caller reported the female from the above call had returned and was upset and yelling. Security said the parent was crying and upset the two were asked to leave. Subjects no longer on location.

•500 block of Mountain View Drive, death – 911 call. Officers responded and report taken.

•400 block of Center Street, traffic complaint – 911 caller said a male urinated in the street after leaving a nearby bar and departed in a vehicle. Patrols checked area with negative results.

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