Paris police responded to a burglary of a business in the 3200 block of Clarksville St at 7:50 a.m. on June 8. It was reported that someone had broken into the office and stole cash and keys. The incident is currently under investigation.
At 9:50 a.m., June 8, Paris police received a report of fraud in the 600 block of Bonham St. It was reported that on June 6, 2020 at about 6:00 p.m., a Hispanic male and white female had paid for items with fake $100 bills. According to the report, similar incidents occurred in other local businesses. The incidents are still under investigation by the department.
Paris police later responded to a theft of a vehicle in the 1100 block of NW 13th St at 10:31 a.m. It was reported that a possibly known suspect had taken the keys to a 2008 Ford pick-up from the residence without the owner’s knowledge or permission and had later driven the vehicle from the residence. Officers are continuing the investigation.
A traffic stop in the 1500 block of N Main St at 4:39 p.m. on June 8, led to the arrest of 20-year old Alexus RayDawn Edwards of Blossom, Texas. The officer smelled the odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle and was given permission to search the vehicle. The officer located marijuana and Tetrahydrocannabinol Wax inside Edwards’ purse. Edwards was charged with possession of marijuana and possession of a controlled substance. She was booked and later transferred to the Lamar County Jail.
Paris Police responded to 98 calls for service and arrested three people on June 8, 2020.