Drugs and Money Seized in Lewiston Drug Raid; 8 Teens Detained

A high-risk search warrant was executed at a residence in Lewiston related to drug trafficking and recent shooting incidents.

The search resulted in the seizure of drugs, suspected drug proceeds, and evidence associated with firearms.

Eight teenagers, ranging from 15 to 19 years old, were detained, interviewed, and released. The investigation is ongoing by MDEA and Lewiston police and numerous charges are anticipated.

From the Maine DEA:

The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency and Lewiston Police served a “High Risk” search warrant at a residence in Lewiston related to drug trafficking and recent firearm incidents. For the past month agents from the MDEA Western District Task Force and members of the Lewiston Police Department have been investigating suspected illegal drug trafficking from 100 College Street, Apartment 4. On Thursday, January 23, 2025, Lewiston Police conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle leaving 100 College Street. During the traffic stop, one of the four occupants fled from the police, throwing a firearm as he fled. The suspect got away but has been identified. The suspect’s identity is not being released at this time. The firearm was recovered and was reported as stolen from a Lewiston residence in 2024.

In the early morning hours of Sunday, January 26, 2025, Lewiston police responded to 100 College Street for a report of gun fire. Officers discovered bullet holes entering several apartments at 100 College Street to include Apartment 4. Firearm related evidence was also seized from outside of the building. No one was injured. Based on the increased violence and safety of the neighborhood residence, agents secured a search warrant for Apartment 4 at 100 College Street. For the safety of officers, tenants and neighbors of 100 College Street, the search warrant execution was deemed “High Risk”. The Maine State Police Tactical Team assisted by conducting the initial securing of the apartment, rendering it safe for the search. Eight people ranging between the ages of 15 to 19 years old were located and detained from within the apartment. A search of the apartment resulted in the seizure of over three pounds of marijuana, approximately $3,400 in suspected drug proceeds, and additional evidence of illegal drug trafficking. Evidence associated with firearms to include various calibers of ammunition, magazines and other firearm related items were also seized.

Additionally, it was revealed that in the early morning hours of Wednesday, January 15, 2025, an unknown person(s) shot at 100 College Street, where bullets entered an apartment living room. A bullet was recovered from the apartment as evidence. This shooting incident was not initially reported to police when it occurred. All eight people detained were interviewed and released. The investigation is ongoing by
MDEA and Lewiston police and numerous charges are anticipated.

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