Tuesday, March 21, 2023 @ 11:16am: An Asset Protection Representative, in the 3800 block of Lamar Avenue spoke with a Paris Officer regarding a shoplifter at his store. An identified suspect had retrieved a shopping cart and browsed around the store; selecting two fishing rods, a pressure washer and other items and left without attempting to pay. Due to suspect’s declining medical condition; he was released. From subject’s criminal history; the Officer took a Felony Theft Property Less $2500 with 2+ Convictions Enhanced Report to be filed with the District Attorney’s Office.
Wednesday, March 22, 2023 @ 1:15pm: A Paris Detective observed 30-Year-Old Fazion Terrell Morgan of Paris walking in a parking lot in the 300 block of W Houston Street and knew him to have outstanding Class “C” Paris Municipal Court Warrants. Contact was made and Morgan was placed under arrest for 4 warrants. During booking, several Tramadol tablets; which Morgan had no prescription for, were located in Morgan’s boot. Morgan was additionally charged with Class “A” Misdemeanor-Possession of a Controlled Substance and 3rd Degree Felony-Prohibited Substance/Item in Correctional Facility.
Wednesday, March 22, 2023 @ 4:36pm: Paris Community Service Officers met with a victim in the Police Lobby and took a Forgery Report. The victim had went to his bank in the 2800 Block of Lamar Avenue to withdraw money from his account and found that the account was overdrawn. The victim believes a recent worker that he hired, removed a check from his vehicle; forged and cashed it for $500, causing an overdraft to his account.
Wednesday, March 22, 2023 @ 6:33pm: Several Paris Police Units assisted Lamar County with a pursuit to stop an Orange in color Dodge Charger that had been reported as stolen. Paris Officers pursed the vehicle through Northeast parts of Paris. At a point, the driver exited the vehicle and was pursed on foot by officers. Lamar County Deputies took John Henry Shaw Jr. into custody in the 4000 block of Pine Mill Road and will continue with their initial investigation.
Wednesday, March 22, 2023 @ 10:39pm: Officers took a report from a mother in the 400 Block of NW 19th Street stating that her daughter had taken a Nissan Sentra without permission so she could go see her boyfriend. Neither the owner of the vehicle; nor the mother had given her permission to take the vehicle. 21-Year-Old Haley Ann Littlesun of Paris and the vehicle were located in the 1600 Block of East Houston Street. Littlesun was taken into custody for Unauthorized Use of Vehicle and the vehicle was picked up by a family member.
Wednesday, March 22, 2023: The Paris Police Department responded to 55 Calls for Service and arrested 4 adult persons.