Lamar Police Department Weekly Report

(From the Lamar Police Department)

Department numbers for the week of May 16 – May 22:

Dispatched calls – 150
Reports – 22
Car stops - 22
DWI/DWI-D - 0
Drugs - 2
Misc. Arrests – 7
Business and residential checks – 254

5/17/2022 Officer took a report of a burglary in the 1100 block of Arthur Aull. Investigation continues.

5/17/2022 Officer responded to a past tense burglary in the 700 block of Grand. Investigation continues.

5/20/2022 During a follow up for a theft report, one person was issued a summons for possession of drug paraphernalia.

5/21/2022 Officer took a report of a vehicle that was stolen in Morgan County and was now in Lamar. The vehicle was located in Lamar and the owner contacted.

5/22/2022 Officer was advised of a possible shoplifting on NW 1st Ln. Officer made a traffic stop on the vehicle at Hwy 160 and SW 1st Ln. Registration was not on file. Suspect was placed under arrest for not having insurance. Was also charged with Narcotics-Possession of Methamphetamine, Possess Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Defaced Firearm, Possession of Firearm Unlawful for Certain Persons, Unlawful Use of Weapons.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call 417-682-5054 and speak with Chief Joe Moore.

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