Monday, March 27, 2023 @ 2:11pm: Auto Theft Task Force Officer met a Dealership Representative in the 1900 block of North Main Street regarding a vehicle that they had sold. The dealership had prior purchased the vehicle at an auction. The purchaser returned to the dealership to have the vehicle serviced and a technician located a dummy OBD-II port, which was showing a fictitious VIN. Once removed, the correct VIN was revealed to a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado Z71 Trail Boss Edition; entered into NCIC as stolen out of Akron Police Department in Arkon, Ohio. The investigation continues.
Monday, March 27, 2023: The Paris Police Department responded to 75 Calls for Service and arrested 3 adult persons