On Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at approximately 3:50 a.m., officers with the Paris Police Department responded to a disturbance in the 800 block of SW 3rd Street. Upon arrival, officers made contact with a male who fled from them and attempted to hide in the backyard of the residence. The male was subsequently located and detained.
During the investigation, officers learned that the male had allegedly assaulted another male during an altercation, causing injuries consistent with strangulation.
The male was placed under arrest for Felony Assault Family Member/Household Member by Impeding Breath or Circulation and Misdemeanor Evading Arrest or Detention. He was transported to jail and processed without further incident.
Officers made 14 traffic stops, made 4 adult arrests, and answered 100 calls for service during this reporting period.
