Over the weekend, Springfield Police arrested 26-year-old Isaiah Lewis, the brother of Devin Lewis, who was fatally shot by police in November. Lewis was reportedly banging on a door last Saturday morning, trying to find an officer involved in the incident with his brother, according to the Springfield Police Department.
At 12:40 a.m., Lewis was arrested near Sumner Avenue and Allen Street. Police found a loaded gun on him, and his GPS showed an officer's home address. Officers, with help from crime analysts, stopped him from reaching the location. The situation quickly escalated but ended without further incident. Springfield Police Superintendent Lawrence E. Akers said, "Our officers work in an incredibly dangerous profession," and added, "This type of behavior is unacceptable," as reported by the Springfield Police Department.
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno praised the Springfield Police for handling a dangerous situation, stating, "Law enforcement is an honorable profession," Mayor Sarno said, "Our Springfield Police Department, and all of our public safety officials, efforts to protect and serve our community should not result in personal attacks." Lewis was charged with several offenses, including Possession of a Firearm During a Felony and Intimidation of a Witness. His firearm license has been suspended, and his weapons are being held. After his arraignment, Lewis was denied bail and remains in custody as the investigation continues, as stated by the Springfield Police Department.
