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Locals React to Video of Scuffle Between Police Officer, Suspect in Lewiston

Police say the officer used open-hand strikes to subdue the 64-year-old driver, and the department is reviewing the arrest internally.

Summary by Lewiston Sun Journal
Police described the blows as 'open hand strikes' and say such blows are considered on the low end in the use-of-force pendulum.

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Police officer knocked to the ground after being hit in attack

Police are searching for the suspects

·London, United Kingdom
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Video shows Lewiston officer repeatedly hitting man on the ground

The incident is being internally reviewed, according to the Lewiston Police Department. A warning to viewers that the video could be considered disturbing.

·Portland, United States
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Locals react to video of scuffle between police officer, suspect in Lewiston

Police described the blows as 'open hand strikes' and say such blows are considered on the low end in the use-of-force pendulum.

·Lewiston, United States
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SIU investigating police scuffle during Akwesasne search warrant

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Cornwall Newswatch broke the news on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
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