Paris Police Department Press Release || April 25, 2025

Paris Police Department Press Release. All are innocent until proven otherwise in a court of law.

April 24, 2025

Officers responded to an address on NW 23rd St for a subject wishing to surrender himself on outstanding warrants. They made contact with Devorus Montez Johnson (32), who was wanted on an outstanding warrant for Parole Violation out of Arkansas. He was arrested on the warrant without incident, booked, and transported to Lamar County Jail.

April 25, 2025

An officer responded to a call of an assault that took place in the 1700 block of Fitzhugh Avenue. The victim advised that a long-term boyfriend had assaulted her with his hands by grabbing and pushing her. The victim had bruising showing on her arms and body as well as swelling and injuries to her facial area. The victim did not wish the suspect arrested, just for the suspect to allow her to leave. Officers documented all injuries, and the victim voluntarily left for the evening. The victim was advised of her rights as a victim of family violence and given all family violence information.

Officers made 33 traffic stops, 4 adult arrest, and answered 95 calls for service for this reporting period.