Paris Police Department Press Release || March 20, 2025 – March 21, 2025
Paris Police Department Press Release. All are innocent until proven otherwise in a court of law.
March 20, 2025
Alexander Lynch (31) of Paris was charged with Theft over 100.00 but less than 750.00. Lynch had initially been arrested on 03/19/2024 on outstanding warrants and for Possession of a Controlled Substance. On 03/20, officers received a report of a theft of a bicycle at Wal-Mart which had occurred on 03/18. The reporting officer obtained a video of the suspect and distributed it to other officers for identification purposes. A Detective of the Paris Police Department recognized the suspect as Lynch, who was still in custody at the Paris Police Department. The Detective also recognized the bicycle as one that Lynch was riding when arrested. The bicycle was seized from Lynch’s property, and a separate warrant was obtained for Lynch for the Theft case. Lynch remains in jail.
March 20, 2025
Paris Police received a report of a counterfeit check “scam” from an institution in the 1300 block of NE Loop 286. An individual deposited a check into their account that initially appeared to be legitimate but later was discovered to be counterfeit. The funds had already been made available to the depositing person, who had already withdrawn a considerable amount of money and had made other transactions, sending money to other subjects. The officer attempted to contact the depositing party for more information but was unable to reach them at this time. It was discovered that this is apparently a common “Scam.” This scam involves the fraudulent use of checks that appear to be issued by the U.S. Treasury. Scammers send counterfeit checks to individuals, claiming that the recipients are entitled to receive a government grant, tax refund, or other payments from the Treasury. The check might look legitimate, complete with watermarks and official seals. Victims are often instructed to deposit the check and then wire a portion of the funds back to cover taxes, processing fees, or other fabricated expenses. Once the bank discovers the fake check, the victim is held responsible for the entire amount. Financial Institutions should be cautious of any incoming government transactions.
March 20, 2025
Officers received a report in the 1400 block of Kaufman St of fraud. The victim advised that she received information that an individual in Fort Worth Texas is attempting to use her identity to draw welfare benefits in her name. The victim has contacted the Social Security Agency as well as Texas Health and Human Services. The case is under investigation.
Officers made 26 traffic stops, 5 adult arrests, and answered 120 calls for service for this reporting period.