LEWISTON, ID – A 21-year-old Lewiston man was arrested this afternoon after law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at his home in the 700 block of 7th Avenue. According to a press release from the Lewiston Police Department, Colin Hawkins was arrested at about 1:37 p.m. for one count of Burglary, two counts of Grand Theft, and an outstanding misdemeanor arrest warrant. LPD was assisted by the Quad Cities Drug Task Force.
The search warrant stemmed from an April 17th investigation by Lewiston Police Officer Tyler Knigge of several car burglaries in Lewiston.
“During the investigation, Officer Knigge learned a shotgun and other property had been taken from multiple vehicles in a Lewiston parking lot. Hawkins was identified as the suspect,” LPD says. “Detectives located stolen property, including the shotgun, in Hawkins’ home. Detectives also recovered another stolen pistol from a separate Lewiston car [burglary].”
The Lewiston Police Department would like to remind residents not to leave firearms in their unattended vehicles.
“We would also like to thank the Quad Cities Drug Task Force for their assistance,” LPD adds.
