Man stabbed, struck with brass knuckles in Lewiston

Lewiston Police arrested an 18‑year‑old after a stabbing incident near a Dunkin’ Donuts on Main Street.

At approximately 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, officers received reports of a confrontation outside the Dunkin’ Donuts at 420 Main Street. The patrol unit found a 20‑year‑old man with a single stab wound to his back and additional injuries that investigators say were caused by blows with brass knuckles. The victim was immediately transported to Central Maine Medical Center, where surgeons treated his serious but non‑life‑threatening injuries.

The suspect, identified as Alexander Keith, was taken into custody at the scene. He was booked into the Androscoggin County Jail. Keith, who was already on a deferred‑disposition agreement, is not eligible for bail.

Lewiston Police spokesperson Derek St. Laurent told reporters that investigators believe the victim and suspect know each other and that the stabbing was not random. “Investigators believe the two men know each other, and that the stabbing was not random,” St. Laurent said.

Police are continuing to investigate the incident. The victim’s name has not yet been released by authorities.