Lamar Police Department Weekly Report

(From the Lamar Police Department)

Department numbers for the week of August 21- August 27:

 
Dispatched calls – 190
Reports – 10
Car Stops – 34
DWI – 3
Drugs – 1
Total other Arrests - 4
Pedestrian/Bicycle Checks – 10
Business & Residential Checks - 101

 
8/24/2023 Officers responded to the 1200 block of Mill St. in reference to a domestic assault in progress. One person was arrested and transported to the Barton County Jail to be placed on a 24 hour hold for Domestic Assault.

08/25/2023 Officer investigated an attempted home invasion in the 300 block of Bluebell Drive. Owner heard and saw someone trying to open a back door and met the suspect at the door. Suspect was unarmed and ran from the scene.

 
08/25/2023 Officers were dispatched to a suspicious person’s call in the area of 6th St. & Parry St. Officer spotted the vehicle at 12th & Truman. One person was arrested for DWI-Drugs and transported to the Barton County Jail.

08/26/2023 Officer conducted a traffic stop at 5th & Gulf St. on a vehicle with expired tags. The driver was arrested after a DRE (Drug Recognition Expert) saw the driver was under the influence. Driver was arrested for DWI-Drug Intoxication, Failure to Main Financial Responsibility and Registration Violation.

08/26/2023 Officer responded to the 700 block of Gulf for a domestic physical in progress. Suspect had left the scene when officer arrived. Suspect was later stopped in Dade County. Charges are pending for Assault Domestic 4th Degree and Property Damage.

08/27/2023 Officer took a report of a ex-parte violation. Report was sent to the Barton County Prosecuting Attorney for consideration of charges.

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