On April 3, 2024, we reported the arrest of Amanda Cofer. The actual subject arrested was Sharon Kay Johnson (46). Johnson gave a fictitious name at the time of her arrest. Johnson will face numerous charges as well as outstanding warrants. She will also be charged with Failure to Identify as a Fugitive From Justice. By the time of the discovery of the deception, Johnson had bonded out of jail. Anyone knowing the location of Johnson is encouraged to notify local law enforcement. We apologize to Ms. Cofer for any distress or inconvenience.
04/03 Officers stopped a vehicle for a moving violation in the 600 block of SE 13th. The officers arrested Christi Dawn Nelson (46) for misdemeanor traffic warrants. Nelson was transported to the city jail and denied any possession of weapons or other prohibited items. Once inside the jail, Nelson was searched by female police personnel and was found to be in possession of multiple types of prohibited narcotics. She was charged with their possession as well as for having a prohibited substance inside a correctional facility.
04/03 Officers conducted a search warrant at 216 NW 13th Street, where they arrested Roy Lafebe Porter (42) on a warrant for Felon in Possession of a Firearm. This arrest is a result of the shooting incident occurring at the Booker T. Washington Homes on March 31, 2023
04/03 Officers recovered a stolen vehicle from the 1900 block of Lamar Avenue. The vehicle had been parked there on the recovery date and was a stolen rental vehicle reported by Ft. Worth Police Department on April 3, 2024. The vehicle was towed after recovery. Evidence was recovered from the vehicle and the investigation will continue.
04/03 A stolen trailer was reported in the 3500 block of Ruby Way. The victim’s trailer was stolen from the apartment parking lot, where it has been parked for an extended time. The trailer was entered as stolen and the investigation will continue.
04/03 A report of a theft of Lottery tickets was received from a business in the 200 block of N. Main St. The victim advised that an unknown individual wearing a medical mask came into the store, grabbed the tickets and then fled on foot. The victim contacted an associate from another store in Denison, who had a similar incident at their business in Denison. The subject in Denison shared a photo with the Paris Victim, who advised that it was the same suspect. Evidence was collected and the investigation is ongoing.
Officers made 25 traffic stops, 4 adult arrest, and answered 132 calls for service for this reporting period.