Stolen Firearm Recovered During Traffic Stop
Just after 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 11, 2026, officers with the Paris Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the 10 block of Lamar Avenue. During the stop, officers detected the odor of marijuana and conducted a search for contraband. During the search, officers located a firearm that was determined to have been reported stolen in another state.
A records check revealed that the male driver had prior felony convictions. As a result, the male was arrested for Theft of a Firearm and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, both felony offenses.
The male was transported to jail and processed without incident.
Shoplifting Investigation Leads to Felony Arrest
Just after 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 11, 2026, officers with the Paris Police Department responded to a reported shoplifting incident in the 3500 block of Lamar Avenue. The investigation involved the reported theft of retail merchandise valued at less than $100.
Officers located a male suspect in the area. As they approached, they observed him discard an item beneath a parked vehicle. Officers recovered the item, which was suspected to be methamphetamine. Further investigation also uncovered the merchandise that was reported stolen.
The male was arrested for Theft of Property Under $100, a misdemeanor, along with Possession of a Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 1/1-B, 1–4 grams, and Tampering with or Fabricating Physical Evidence, both felony offenses.
The male was transported to jail and processed without incident.
Aggravated Assault Investigation
Just after 10:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 11, 2026, officers with the Paris Police Department responded to a reported disturbance in the 1200 block of NE 20th Street. Upon arrival, officers contacted the individuals involved and began an investigation.
During the investigation, officers determined that the two individuals had been involved in a physical altercation in which one person allegedly stabbed the other with a knife.
A female was arrested for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, a felony offense.
The female was transported to jail and processed without further incident. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries a refused treatment at the scene.
Officers made 107 traffic stops, made 14 adult arrests, and answered 187 calls for service during this reporting period.
