Lamar Police Department Weekly Report

(From the Lamar Police Department)

Department numbers for the week of Feb 27 – March 5:

Dispatched calls – 148
Reports – 17
Car Stops - 34
DWI - 0
Drugs – 1
Misc. Arrests – 1
Pedestrian/Bicycle Checks – 4
Business and residential checks – 118

02/27/2023 Officers were dispatched to Walmart in reference to shoplifting. Two people were escorted from the building and one was issued a citation for stealing/shoplifting.

02/27/2023 Officer conducted a traffic stop near 12th & Hagny. Items recovered during a search of the driver and vehicle will be sent off for testing; charges pending results.

02/28/2023 Officer was dispatched to the 1800 block of Mill for a verbal disturbance. One person was trespassed from the scene and a report is being sent to the Barton County Prosecuting Attorney for consideration of charges.

03/01/2023 Officer took a report of a past tense theft in the 700 block of W. 8th St. Someone had attempted to steal a catalytic converter. Investigation continues.

03/03/2023 Officer received a phone call regarding a stolen chainsaw. Investigation continues.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call 417-682-3546 and speak with Chief Joe Moore.