Paris police responded to a security check in the 500 block of Polk St at 9:16 p.m. on March 26. It was reported that two males were seen with flashlights around a vacant house. When the complainant confronted them, one ran off while the other one moved towards the complainant. The complainant reported that the suspect produced a small hatchet and swung it at him before also leaving the area. No one was injured and the suspect has not yet been identified. Officers are continuing the investigation.
Paris Police responded to 86 calls for service with no arrests made on March 26, 2020.