A traffic stop in Lewiston shortly after midnight on Thursday led to the arrest of two men and the seizure of an illegally possessed firearm.
Lewiston Police said the traffic stop occurred on Bates Street just after 12:30 a.m. on Thursday.
While the vehicle came to a stop, a male passenger fled from the vehicle, leading to a short foot chase, police said.
The male suspect was apprehended a block away from the stopped vehicle.
Police say they found a .45 caliber handgun with an obliterated serial number during a search of the suspect’s backpack.
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The man, later identified as Dominic Peterson, 23, of Brockton, Mass., was arrested and charged with refusal to submit to arrest, criminal simulation, falsifying physical evidence, and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.
Peterson was previously charged in early April of this year with illegal possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. Lewiston Police say that case was submitted to federal prosecutors at the Maine U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Another passenger in the vehicle, who police say also attempted to flee from the traffic stops, was 25-year-old Mohamud Duale.
Duale was arrested and charged with failure to provide correct name and date of birth, refusal to submit to arrest or detention, and violation of conditions of release
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Two more reasons to stay well away from Lewiston.
Two of Dequa Dhalac’s contributors to Lewiston’s “Booming” economy?
A good couple of good quality New Mainers .
We don’t need any more of THESE please .
Let the Catholic Charities take them elsewhere .
Time to vote is coming right up .
Save Maine from More of the Same
Vote the 4 Bright Bulbs out. Now Vote,Please.
Will Shellie have them work at her place.
Governor, Maine is falling apart; DUE SOME THING.