On MAy 30, a little after 7:30 p.m., an officer responded to the location of a previous trespassing call in the 1800 block of Cedar Street. The caller restated information from the previous call that a known suspect, who was a former roommate of the caller, had poured gas around the residence, stolen property, and attempted to damage the caller’s vehicle at the location. Since the initial call, the owner had found his puppy deceased and believed it might have ingested some of the gasoline poured on the property. An Animal Control Officer picked up the dead puppy for evidence. A report was taken and will be investigated for cruelty to non-livestock animals and theft of property.
On May 31, at about 4 a.m., officers working multiple reports of burglary of motor vehicle calls were notified of the theft of a 2009 Pontiac from the 200 block of SW 29 Street. Officers located several videos with images of suspects that appeared to be the same group of individuals across multiple reports. Shortly after being notified of the stolen Pontiac, a Lamar County Sheriff’s Deputy spotted the car traveling on N. Main Street and attempted to stop the vehicle. A Paris Police officer joined the pursuit of the Pontiac, which ended after a short distance when the vehicle stopped in the 1300 block of Fitzhugh Avenue. All occupants fled from the car. An investigation by detectives of the NE Texas Auto Theft Task Force, with assistance from Paris Police officers and Lamar County Sheriff deputies, resulted in officers locating and arresting Cadan Jarell Black (17). Black was charged with Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity, Evading Arrest or Detention, and Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle.
On May 31, at about 9:30 a.m., officers responded to a reported theft of a Silver 2021 Dodge Ram truck from the 700 block of SW 41 Street. Within the same timeframe and area, officers investigated reports of hit-and-run incidents involving a silver truck. In one case, a witness attempted to make contact with the driver of the truck and was hit in the arm by the vehicle as it left the area. The vehicle was later located at another location and was found to be unoccupied. An investigation for Unauthorized Use of A Motor Vehicle, Theft of a Firearm, and Assault with a Deadly Weapon continues.
On May 31, just before 11:30 p.m., an officer initiated a traffic stop in the 500 block of NW Loop 286 for speeding. A passenger in the vehicle, Malcolm Devante-Claude Owens (27), was arrested on a warrant for Possession of a Controlled Substance between one and four grams out of Carrollton, Texas.
On June 1, at approximately 8:45 a.m., officers responded to Paris Regional Health regarding a stabbing that had occurred earlier that date in the 500 block of SE 13 Street. Discussions with involved individuals and witnesses resulted in a report of Assault of a Family or House Member and Impeding Breathing or Circulation being submitted, which will be investigated further.
Officers made 32 traffic stops, seven adult arrests, and answered 214 calls for service for this reporting period.
