A news release from the Lewiston Police Department on Tuesday afternoon stated authorities found multiple bullet holes on the exterior of a building, appearing to be a targeted incident. Its not always easy to wrangle suspects, they say, because when it comes to downtown violence, a lot of people just dont want to get involved. afficher des publicits et des contenus personnaliss en fonction de vos profils de centres dintrt; mesurer lefficacit des publicits et contenus personnaliss; et. Contreras did not pursue charges against the teens who attacked him. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Pentagon has received several hundreds of new UFO reports, Maine Sen. 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He and the group parted ways but shortly after, the group hollered back to Contreras. But is it true? Mar. 1LEWISTON A local man was arrested on Thursday, charged with shooting another man during an exchange of gunfire on Bartlett Street on Saturday morning. A woman was shot overnight in the home at 15 Arch Ave. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal file. I can tell you that every single day our police officers not just the project support workers, but police officers are providing resources to people. He made his first court appearance Friday remotely from the Androscoggin County Jail. I dont know a better way to say it. From the desk of Shannon Moss, DPS PIO. Andy Molloy/Kennebec Journal file. There is a lot more shooting. 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Collins was lone Republican to oppose confirmation of Texas judge wholl rule on abortion pill, Man accused of stealing pot, starting fight at Auburn cannabis store, Auburn plans to cut two dozen positions from proposed school budget. Maybe my questions or our encounter irritated them, but the violence it provoked is a learned response; a violence which citizens foster when they react with apathy and do nothing instead of discouraging it from the start.. Tyler Martin at 513-3001 ext. I wanted no part but they kept goading me, and why would they stop? Edward Little took a 2-0 lead into the locker room when Doughty saved an Andrew Clements shot, but the rebound came out to Peyton Dyer. Later, the suspect was identified as a 17-year-old from Massachusetts, police said. Lewiston is the hometown of U.S. Rep. Jared Golden, a third-term Democrat. I could hear other residents yelling after the kids and asking why they were messing with me. He died at Central Maine Medical Center this morning (Nov. 1, 2020) at 2:44 a.m. Please check your email to confirm and complete your registration. The matter of homelessness has been a hot button issue of late as the city mulls whether to open a low-barrier shelter in Lewiston. "It appears two other people returned fire, striking Anyit.". They reported hearing a gunshot but none witnessed the slaying. This year there have been 21 confirmed reports of shots fired and, whats more, nine people have been struck by gunfire. On this version of Hot off the Wire: A judge has sentenced South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh to life in prison a day after he was convicted of murder in the shooting deaths of his wife and. He was last seen driving a 2013 silver Chevy Cruz with a temporary registration plate on the rear and a Harpswell Motors plate on the front. Lorsque vous utilisez nos sites et applications, nous utilisons des, authentifier les utilisateurs, appliquer des mesures de scurit, empcher les spams et les abus; et. Lewiston police called for help from the Maine State Police Tactical Team as the suspect remained at the house a short distance from the alleged shooting scene. LCSC had one of its worst shooting efforts of the season as No. or 1-800-452-4664 Ext. With a Press Herald subscription, you can gift 5 articles each month. Storer was taken to the Androscoggin County Jail in Auburn where he remained Thursday night. Plow truck drivers prepare for Maine's third snowstorm of the week, Maine Wardens searching for missing Greene man, Lewiston DHHS office closes due to water, electrical damage, Police investigate robbery of Lewiston USPS mail carrier. LEWISTON, Maine An early morning shooting in an apartment on Walnut Street over the weekend is under investigation. They are identified as 43-year-old William Scardoni, 40-year-old Michelle Pimental, and 50-year-old Jamie Perry. Auburn Mayor Jason Levesque said these kinds of proactive measures have already had an effect on crime in the city. 2023 NEWS CENTER Maine. There have been 16 reported robberies since the start of the year, for instance, compared to eight in the same time period a year ago. Anyone with information can contact the Lewiston Police Department at 207-513-3001, ext. But drug addiction creates a lot of emergency calls and each one ties up police resources that could be used in other ways, such as downtown saturation patrols. The victims of most of these shootings themselves have no interest in helping police identify suspects, investigators say. The third period started with the Nordiques (26-16-3, 55 points) on a 4-on-3 power play. And the public, no matter how horrified by the violence around them, are wary about reaching out to police. Lewiston Shooting Update. Which is not to say that there are not problems police need to address. A Connecticut man was later arrested. 3Sierra Carson of Oxford Hills has been named one of the three finalists for the Miss Maine Basketball award, which is given to the state's most outstanding senior player. Police responded to Horton Street around 8:15 p.m. for a report of multiple gun shots. Its a small group of people who are feuding with each other, said Lewiston Police Chief David St. Pierre. But thats a tough sell because theyre afraid of repercussions.. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Charlie Weaver at 207-513-3001, extension 3321. Use the form below to reset your password. One witness reportedly checked for a pulse and found none. LEWISTON, Maine An early morning shooting in an apartment on Walnut Street over the weekend is under investigation. For the latest breaking news, weather, and traffic alerts, download the NEWS CENTER Maine mobile app. //