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Man arrested on firearm charge in Lewiston

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LEWISTON, ME — Lewiston Police arrested a man on a firearm charge after responding to a report of a suspicious vehicle on Nov. 4.

Police responded to a parking lot near the intersection of Oak Street and Sabattus Street at approximately 9:30 p.m. after receiving a report of suspicious activity.

A witness reported observing individuals inside a vehicle pointing a green laser at surrounding buildings and hearing a single gunshot as she entered her nearby apartment.

Officers located the vehicle still in the parking lot and conducted a felony stop.

Four occupants were detained without incident and transported to the police department for questioning.

A search of the vehicle resulted in the recovery of two firearms, one of which was equipped with a green laser sight attachment.

Officers also located a spent shell casing inside the vehicle.

Following interviews with the four occupants, Demonte Powell, 19, of Lewiston, was arrested and charged with reckless conduct with a firearm.

There is no indication that anyone was struck by the gunfire.

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