On May 14, Officers responded to the US Army Reserve Center, 1300 block of SE 24, in regards to someone being inside the building. Officers located two suspects, later identified as Devonte Demond Williams (24) and Kayla Nicole Clavier (18) inside the building. Officers attempted to make contact with the two but they fled on foot when confronted by an officer. They were eventually captured in the area outside the building and both charged with Criminal Trespassing and Evading Arrest. During a search of the building afterwards, a black bag belonging to Williams was located. Inside the bag officers located methamphetamine as well as a checkbook and checks stolen from a business last week. Officers also found a forged check from the book made out payable to Williams in the amount of 400.00. Williams was subsequently charged with Possession of Controlled Substance, Forgery of Financial Instrument, and Stealing or receiving Stolen Property. Both were booked on the charges and placed in Lamar County Jail.
On May 13, Officers reported to the 3800 block of Lamar Avenue in response to a theft. Suspect, Ashley Brooke Spann (41) had been caught on video switching bar codes for more expensive items to less expensive items. After apprehension, she offered to pay for the items but was arrested and charged with Theft over 100.00 but less than 750.00.
On May 13, a homeowner in the 2300 block of SE 3rd notified officers that on that morning she noticed a vehicle parked near her mailbox and the driver tampering with the box. After the vehicle left, the owner checked the box and found a plastic baggie that was later confirmed by officers to be methamphetamine in the box. Officers recovered the methamphetamine and confirmed that the reporting party did not recognize the vehicle or the subject leaving the drugs. The case is open and video from the area is being reviewed.
On May 13, Officers received a notification of a vehicle theft in the 3400 block of Graham St. On the morning of the 13th, an unknown suspect stole the victim’s 2023 Chevrolet Pickup from the side of his house. The victim said the vehicle was not repossessed and that he had the only key. The vehicle was entered as stolen in Crime Information Centers and the investigation is ongoing.
On May 13, Officers of the Northeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force recovered a stolen 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser in the 7000 block of Hiway 82 East. The vehicle was reported stolen out of Idabel Oklahoma. The last person in possession of the vehicle is cooperating with the investigation.
Officers made 10 traffic stops, 4 adult arrest, and answered 124 calls for service for this reporting period.
