At 22:31 on May 24, an officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation in the 1500 block of Lamar Avenue. A passenger in the vehicle, Aimee Foster, was observed to be in possession of medication that was not in it’s original prescription container. Through interviewing Foster and researching the type of medication she had in her possession, it was established that the medication was a prescription drug and that Foster had not been prescribed the medication by a physician. Foster was arrested for Possession of a Dangerous Drug. She was booked and transported to Lamar County Jail
On May 23 at approximately 1500 hours Officers of the local Auto Theft Task Force, consisting of officers from Paris Police Department and Lamar County Sherrif’s Office, conducted service of a search warrant while assisting with an investigation in Hunt County Texas. The officers were assisting Carrolton Police Department along with other agencies in a search for a stolen vehicle. The vehicle was tracked to a location in Hunt County where officers recovered a total of 6 stolen vehicles. Officers also recovered numerous auto parts as well as tools, forklifts, and assorted other items that were used in the conducting of a “Chop Shop” at the location.
Officers made 24 traffic stops, 2 adult arrest, and answered 100 calls for service on May 24, 2023