Officers located a vehicle which had been reported stolen on Mach 13, 2021 from an address on Fitzhugh St. The defendant had “borrowed” the vehicle and failed to return it as agreed. The vehicle had been spotted by a friend of the victim and officers with the patrol division assisted a local Auto Theft Detective in stopping the vehicle in the 1500 block of W. Maple. The driver, Kemonte Gordon, was arrested for Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, Evading Arrest or Detention in a Vehicle, and Theft with Prior convictions. He was transported to the PD, booked, and then taken to Lamar County Jail.
Officers received a report of theft of property which had occurred in the 2100 block of W Cherry St. Victim advised officers that a tenant of the property had stolen numerous items from a detached shed that they did not have permission to enter. Part of the property was recovered by the investigating officer. The incident is still under investigation..
Paris Police responded to 100 calls for service and arrested 2 persons On March 16, 2021