Lewiston police looking to expand mental health, substance use support for residents

A draft policing plan also calls for an increase in foot patrols and an expansion of a "selective enforcement" team to address an increase in shootings.

Lewiston police release new photo in attempted kidnapping

Police officials are looking for man captured on a surveillance camera who may have information about Thursday's attempted abduction of a child.

Photo Album: Police search for shooting suspect in Lewiston

Lewiston narrows down vendor for police body cameras

The city is considering a five-year contract with BodyWorn by Utility to provide body cameras for all Lewiston police personnel.

Lewiston police union disagrees with city over body camera timeline, diversity committee

A statement Wednesday said the union no longer supports a committee on equity and diversity because of disagreements over its membership. Mayor Mark Cayer said he's disappointed by the statement.

Greene man arrested after high-speed chase

Chad Michael Nichols was arrested by Lewiston police on warrants for multiple drug and weapons charges, as well as a slew of traffic offenses by Maine State Police who pursued him through Greene to Lewiston.

Lewiston council to take up resolution on police body cams, training

The resolution was drafted following a meeting between Mayor Mark Cayer and the police patrol union this week.

Lewiston to consider body cameras for police following talks between mayor and police union

Mayor Mark Cayer met with the police patrol union Monday regarding the City Council's resolution condemning racial profiling.

Lewiston mayor to meet with police union following resolution rebuttal

Mayor Mark Cayer said he will discuss the police union's reaction to a City Council resolution that condemned racial profiling.

Police out in force after Lewiston downtown shooting

Agents from the Central Maine Violent Crimes Task Force joined the effort.