On May 11, an officer responded to a welfare concern in the 3800 block of Lamar Avenue. The reporting party advised that Abbie Faith Bishop (26) was abandoning her infant in a bathroom stall at that location. AS the officer arrived, he observed Bishop to be leaving the location alone. He detained her and found her to be under the influence of some unknown substance. As he was speaking with her, another family member of Bishop arrived on the scene and went into the business, McDonalds Restaurant. She retrieved the infant from a male subject who was unknown to her. Bishop was found to be in possession of Methamphetamine Residue in plastic bags. She was arrested for Abandoning/Endangering a Child, Public Intoxication, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
On May 10, Roger Lynn Hicks (64) was arrested in the at the Paris Municipal Court Clerk’s office after he attempted to pay a fine with fake currency. Hicks was found to be in possession of four 100.00 bills of fake currency. He was charged with Theft, under 2500.00 with 2 prior convictions.
On May 10, Reginald Andrew Toliver (42) was arrested at the Parole Office for an outstanding Parole Violation Warrant. He was transported and processed without incident.
On May 10, Officers worked an assault in the 3800 block of Lamar Avenue in which a known suspect, shot a victim several times with an “Orbies” gun. This is not a firearm but a toy-type gun which fires gel pellets. The victim advised the projectiles caused her pain. A report was taken and the gun was confiscated for evidence.
On May 10, a report of Criminal Mischief was taken in the 100 block of NE 25th. A known suspect intentionally damaged the victim’s Television and cell phone. Suspect then proceeded to sling blood about the apartment intentionally causing damage to the walls. The investigation is ongoing.
On May 12, Officers worked a Burglary of Residence in the 2500 block of NE 36th. The victim advised that a known suspect entered the residence and stole a large amount of cash as well as numerous (14) firearms. There was no forced entry to the residence and the suspect knew the location of items that were stolen, indicating knowledge of the property. Evidence was collected at the scene, and the investigation is ongoing. All guns were entered as stolen in the State and Federal system.
Officers made 49 traffic stops, 12 adult arrest, and answered 235 calls for service for this reporting period.