Paris Police responded to the 1900 block of Bonham St at 6:08 P.M. on June 11, 2021 in reference to a possible intoxicated driver. Officers located the vehicle in a driveway that was not his in the 3000 block of Bonham St and conducted a traffic stop. The driver, 35 year old Joel Blake Smith, of Lamar County, was found to be drowsy and slightly disoriented. During the investigation, officers located a pill bottle that Smith had thrown into the yard. The bottle contained Alprazolam and methamphetamine. Smith claimed the bottle and was charged with possession of a controlled substance along with driving while intoxicated. Smith was later transferred to the Lamar County Jail.
Paris Police responded to the 700 block of NW 3rd St at 5:46 A.M. on June 13, 2021 in reference to a burglary of a residence. The victim reported that he observed an unknown person on a surveillance camera in his yard. When officers arrived, the officers found that someone had pried the padlock off of the shed and and that two windows and a door was open on the residence. The owner reported that the unknown person had stolen several expensive hand tools and some clothing. The incident is under investigation.
A 1998 silver Mercury Grand Marquis was reported stolen from the 100 block of SE 13th St at 8:22 A.M. on June 13, 2021. The owner reported that there are two keys to the vehicle and he had possession of both. The investigation continues.
Paris Police spoke with a victim of a theft at 12:45 A.M. on June 14, 2021. The victim reported that someone had stolen a pistol from their vehicle while it was parked in the 500 block of Tudor St. The incident is under investigation.
Paris Police responded to 255 calls for service and arrested 10 persons over the weekend ending at midnight on June 13, 2021.
