Paris Arkansas Police Department

05/29/2026

Important Notice From the Paris Police Department

The Paris Police Department has established a new official page.

Due to administrative access issues with this page that we were unable to resolve, a new page was created to ensure continued communication, proper management, and reliable transfer of administrative control moving forward.

This page will no longer serve as our primary communication platform.

To stay informed on department updates, public safety information, announcements, community events, and other important information, please follow our new official page:

https://www.facebook.com/share/1FoAQq6zwn/

We appreciate your understanding and continued support as we make this transition.

Please like, follow, and share our new page to help us reconnect with our community.

Thank you

04/20/2026

On Saturday, April 25th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the Logan County Sheriff’s Office, Booneville Police Department, and the Paris Police Department will be participating in drug takeback events in Logan County.

Bring your pills for disposal to WalMart Supercenter in Booneville at 1400 E Main Street (Highway 10) or Harps in Paris at 1004 East Walnut Street (Highway 22). (Sites cannot accept liquids or needles or sharps, only pills or patches.) The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.

In 2024 Americans turned in nearly 460 tons (more than 900,000 pounds) of prescription drugs at more than 5,800 sites operated by the DEA and almost 4,800 of its state and local law enforcement partners. Previous Take Back events have taken in over 11 million pounds—nearly 5,500 tons—of pills.

This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health shows year after year that the majority of misused and abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including someone else’s medication being stolen from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines—flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash—both pose potential safety and health hazards.

04/13/2026

03/13/2026

Today we recognize and congratulate Dispatcher Jerry Ezell on his retirement after 26 years of dedicated service to the Paris Police Department.

For more than two decades, Jerry has been the calm voice on the other end of the radio and phone. Throughout his career he has worked under several chiefs, assisted countless officers, and answered more calls than anyone could possibly count. Dispatchers truly are the front line of a police department and the lifeline for officers in the field, and Jerry has fulfilled that role with professionalism, reliability, and dedication.

Jerry’s commitment to public service extends well beyond the police department. Over the years he has also served the community as part of Logan County EMS and as a firefighter with local rural fire departments, demonstrating a lifelong dedication to helping others in times of need.

We are incredibly grateful for Jerry’s years of service to our officers, our department, and the citizens of our community.

Please join us in thanking Jerry Ezell for his service and wishing him and his wife Lisa all the best as they begin this new chapter in retirement.

03/13/2026

***** Update *****

Hayden has been located and is in the custody of his father. Thank you to everyone who helped.

Please be on the lookout for Hayden Dick (14) of Paris. Hayden walked off from the Paris High School this morning and was last seen at approximately 11:20 a.m., when he was picked up from a residence in Paris in a black Honda Civic with tinted windows. The vehicle was driven by an unknown white male with short hair and left the residence heading west on East Highway 22 in Paris. Hayden was last seen wearing a gray sweatshirt and gray sweatpants. If you have any information please call the police department at (479)963-2600.

03/06/2026

At 10:00 a.m. this morning we received a call about an individual who was on the grounds of St. Joseph's school carrying a firearm. Officers responded and contacted the individual who was no longer on school property and initially refused to drop his firearm. The individual eventually disarmed and was taken into custody.

There is no threat to the public or any of the schools at this time.

03/02/2026

We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Walther Arms, Inc. and Ron Decker, Walther Arms law enforcement instructor, for their continued dedication to supporting law enforcement across the country.

Their commitment to providing free fi****ms training opportunities is a tremendous investment in the safety, preparedness, and professionalism of officers protecting their communities. Quality training is essential in our line of work, and partnerships like this make a meaningful difference.

We are grateful for Walther Arms' support of the Law Enforcement community and for their commitment to helping agencies like ours stay equipped, trained, and ready to protect.

Thank you, Walther Arms, for standing behind those who stand behind the badge.

02/05/2026

🚔 NOW HIRING – FULL-TIME POLICE OFFICER 🚔

Paris Police Department | Paris, Arkansas

The Paris Police Department is currently accepting applications for a full-time Police Officer.
We offer competitive pay, strong benefits, and a stable career serving a supportive community.

💰 PAY & TOTAL COMPENSATION

- Starting pay: $20.00 per hour (bi-weekly pay)
- Year-end compensation bonus: $300
- Anniversary bonus: $500
- Total compensation valued at over $58,000 annually (employee-only coverage)
- Over $64,000 in total compensation with family benefits

🛡️ BENEFITS

100% employer-paid employee health insurance through Arkansas Municipal League

- Family coverage available for less than $80 per pay period
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- $0 virtual care visits
- Low copays for primary care and specialists
- Prescription coverage
- Life insurance and AD&D
- Short-term disability
- City-paid critical illness insurance

Additional benefits:

- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax savings
- APERS retirement
- Overtime opportunities and specialty assignments
- Consistent leadership and community support
- $0.75/hour raise for each law enforcement certificate earned (starting with General Certificate)

🎓 TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Paris PD is a progressive, training-forward department committed to developing capable, knowledgeable officers.
Officers average 100+ hours of continuing training each year (well over the mandatory 24), ensuring they remain prepared, professional, and effective in serving the community.

👮‍♂️ WHY PARIS PD

If you want to work for an agency that promotes a high level of professionalism, training, and continuous improvement in the knowledge and capabilities of its officers, we encourage you to apply.

📩 Apply or request information:
Paris Police Department
700 Popeye Wright Way
Paris, AR 72855

02/04/2026

Recent drug arrests:

On December 10th, 2025, Sergeant Moore, Officers Holman and Baine, and Agents with Probation and Parole went to a residence in Paris to conduct a Probation/parole compliance check on John Harris and Virginia Robinson, who are both on active supervision with search waivers on file. Contact was made with both individuals as well as a Billy Leggett who also has a search waiver, and a search was conducted. During the search, items of drug paraphernalia that contained white crystal like residue were located. The residue on each item located field tested presumptive positive for methamphetamine. The evidence was collected and Sergeant Moore filed for warrants on all three subjects for Felony Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Those warrants were issued, and all three subjects were subsequently arrested.

On January 4th, 2026, Sergeant Moore and Officer Baine went to the residence of Karl Bradley who is on active supervision with a search waiver on file, to conduct a search. Contact was made with Bradley and a search was conducted. While escorting Bradley to his room in the residence, Officer Baine saw Bradley remove something from his pants pocket and place it on a shelf in the bathroom. Officer Baine stopped to examine the items placed on the shelf by Bradley and discovered they were items of drug paraphernalia that contained a crystal like residue. The residue field tested presumptive positive for methamphetamine. Bradley was subsequently charged with Felony Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

02/03/2026

This morning we took a report of a missing 6 year old child. The child has been located and is safe. Thank you to everyone who assisted us in looking for the child.