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Investigation planned into apparent swatting call on Dill Street

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Lewiston police say they will investigate an alleged prank call to 9-1-1 that brought a large number of officers to a residential street Friday afternoon. According to a post on the police department’s Facebook page, officers were alerted to a possible shooting report on Dill Street. “Upon arrival, police made contact with residents and determined the call had not been made from that address,” the post said. Officers searched the area but found nothing suspicious. “At this time, we believe the City of Lewiston has been the victim of a prank call.” “This has consumed tremendous resources and placed officers in the public at potential risk. This incident is under investigation.” The police department thanked Dill Street residents for their assistance in the alleged “swatting” investigation.

LEWISTON, Maine —

Lewiston police are investigating a suspected prank call to 9-1-1 that brought a large number of police officers to a residential street Friday afternoon.

According to a post on the department’s Facebook page, officers responded to a report of a possible shooting on Dill Street.

“When police arrived, they contacted the residents and determined that the call did not come from that address,” the post said.

Officers searched the area but found nothing suspicious. “At this time, we believe the City of Lewiston has been the victim of a prank.”

“This has resulted in enormous resources being wasted and officers being exposed to potential danger in the public eye. This incident is under investigation.”

The department thanked Dill Street residents for their assistance in the investigation into the alleged swatting.

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