Paris Police responded to a theft of a vehicle in the 2400 block of NE Loop 286 at 5:25 P.M. on July 18, 2022. The victim reported that someone had stolen their 2018 Coachman bumper pull camper trailer from the storage facility. The incident is under investigation.
At 6:55 P.M. on July 18, 2022, Paris Police responded to an attempted robbery in the 3800 block of Lamar Ave. The victim reported that they were vacuuming their vehicle when a person wearing a paper bag over their head, a white bedsheet as a robe and 2 liter bottles as shoes, pulled out a large pocket knife and said, “Sorry, but I have to rob you.” The victim then produced a pistol and the suspect fled. The incident is under investigation.
Paris Police arrested Willie James Chandler, Jr, 63, at his residence on a Florida parole violation warrant. Chandler was later placed in the Lamar County Jail.
Paris Police responded to 81 calls for service and arrested 2 persons on July 18, 2022.