Practice Safety during Halloween
As a community, we want every child to be safe on Halloween. If you see any behavior that puts you, your kids, or other children at risk, call the Paris Police Department (903-784-6688) immediately. See Something, Say Something. Travel in well-lit areas with adults. Stick to familiar neighborhoods. Children should be fully visible and wear reflective clothing, carry a flashlight or glow stick. Make sure costumes fit correctly because they can create a tripping hazard. Hats and masks should not block vision. Motorist should drive with caution.
Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at 10:28am; a victim spoke with a Paris Community Service Officer and stated that she was notified by Direct Express through email that someone was trying to change her password to access her account. After receiving the email, she called the number provided and spoke with a representative, who stated that a new card had been mailed to an address that she recognized as her soon to be ex-husband’s address, who she has been separated from for approximately one year. A Felony Fraud Use-Possession Identifying Information report was taken for investigation.
Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at 6:26pm; a Paris Officer was dispatched to the 3800 block of Lamar Avenue to a Shoplifting call. A loss prevention associate of the business had observed a female fail to scan multiple items at the self-checkout, totaling $33.38 of unscanned items. The female was identified as 46-Year-Old Lynette Danyel Thompson of Blossom. Thompson’s criminal history revealed 2 previous theft convictions, and she was booked into the Paris Jail for State Jail
Felony-Theft of Property <$2500 with 2 previous convictions.
Wednesday, October 30, 2024, Paris Police Department responded to 60 Calls for Service, made 4 Adult Arrest and Initiated 10 Traffic Stops.
