© Provided by Sherman-Ada KXII Richard Derrick Sharp, 38, of Paris, was arrested for several outstanding warrants, including burglary and animal cruelty Sunday night.
PARIS, Texas (KXII) – A Paris man was arrested for burglary and animal cruelty after police responded to a criminal trespass call Sunday night.
Paris Police said they responded to a call about criminal trespass in the 400 block of SW 3rd St at 10:11 p.m., and when officers located Richard Derrick Sharp, 38, they found that he had several outstanding warrants.
One warrant charged Sharp with burglary of a habitation.
Police said back in September of 2020 Sharp was observed on video surveillance removing items from a room in the 2500 block of N Main St.
A second warrant charged Sharp with cruelty to a non livestock animal.
Police said Sharp was seen striking a dog in the head with a hammer.
Sharp was arrested and taken to the Lamar County Jail.