Paris Police responded to a theft of property in the 2600 block of N Main St at 4:28 P.M. on April 9, 2021. The owner of the business reported that two Hispanic males were attempting to purchase merchandise with a stolen check. Upon investigating the incident, the check was found to be fraudulent and did not match the information on the account. During the investigation, the two male left the business. One of the suspects was located nearby and arrested. Hector Mendez Huerta, 38, of Laredo, Texas, was charged with theft of property of more than $2,500 but less than $30,000. The investigation continues.
Paris Police responded to a burglary of a residence in the 100 block of SW 28th St at 3:26 A.M. on April 10, 2021. The report reflects that the victim returned home to find that someone had kicked in the front door and had stolen a gaming system. The incident is under investigation.
Paris Police responded to a disturbance in the 3400 block of N Main St. at 9:42 A.M. on April 10, 2021. The only person located at the scene seemed to be hallucinating and advised that someone was under the hood of his vehicle. Charles Weston Brasier, 38, of Powderly, was found to be in possession of more than 4 grams of methamphetamine. Two pistols were located in the vehicle. Brasier was charged with possession of a controlled substance of more than 4 geams and unlawful carrying a weapon. He was later transferred to the Lamar County jail.
Paris Police responded to a disturbance in the 3500 block of NE Loop 286 at 12:24 P.M. on April 11, 2021. Officers located and detained Curtis Troy Crowsey, 35, of Log Cabin, Texas. Crowsey had damaged a female’s vehicle but the female did not want to press charges. When Crowley attempted to get his personal belongings from the vehicle to leave, the officer smelled marijuana emitting from the inside of the vehicle. During a search of the vehicle, the officer located more than 40 grams of methamphetamine and marijuana. Crowsey was then arrested and charged with manufacturing or delivering a controlled substance of more than 4 grams but less than 200 grams and possession of marijuana of less than 2 ounces. Crowsey was later transferred to the Lamar County Jail.
At 3:38 P.M. on April 11, 2021, Paris Police responded to a disturbance in the 1800 block of Jackson Court. The officer observed that a male had lacerations on his hands, arms and the back of his head. It was reported that during an argument, the female, 24 year old Vequista Sharell Washington, of Paris, had thrown glass picture frames at the victim along with striking him with a vehicle. Washington was arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. She was later placed in the Lamar County Jail.
Paris Police responded to 200 calls for service and arrested 13 persons over the weekend ending at midnight on April 11, 2021.