Paris daily crime report || Aug. 18, 2022

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Paris Police responded to the 700 block of SE 23rd St at 7:18 A.M. on August 17, 2022, in reference to a burglary of a residence. The victim reported that they work nights and upon returning home this morning, they found that someone had broken a window to gain access to the inside of the residence. Once inside, the suspect(s) stole three firearms.  During the investigation, one of the firearms was recovered. There is a known suspect and the investigation continues. 

At 5:05 P.M. on August 17, 2022, Paris Police responded to a forgery in the 1900  block of N Main St. It was reported that a female had entered the business and attempted to purchase a 2022 GMC vehicle with a cashier’s check. The check was determined to be forged. The suspect, 32-year-old Cyndi Lou Jones, of Arthur City, Texas, was arrested and charged with forgery of a financial instrument. During the investigation, Jones was found to be in possession of more than 1 gram of methamphetamine. Jones was additionally charged with possession of a controlled substance. She was booked and placed in the city jail. She is awaiting transfer to the Lamar County Jail. 

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Paris Police stopped a person that was running across a parking lot in the 1500  block of Bonham St at 4:09 A.M. on August 18, 2022. The person advised that he was running because he knew that he had warrants for his arrest. Mark James Hlas, Jr., 41, of  Paris, was found to have 5 outstanding Municipal Court warrants. During the arrest, Hlas was found to be in possession of a small amount of methamphetamine. Hlas was charged with possession of a controlled substance. Hlas was booked and placed in jail and will be transferred to the Lamar County Jail at a later time. 

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Paris Police responded to 73 calls for service and arrested 7 persons on August 17,  2022.