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Lamar County Crime Stoppers hold annual fundraiser

By Scott Harvey

Paris – The 22nd Annual Lamar County Crime Stoppers Ranch Rodeo is Saturday in Paris.

The event is the biggest fundraiser for the Lamar County Crime Stoppers who, with the public's help, have arrested more than 1,800 individuals, cleared over 3,400 cases and the paid out over $270,000 in rewards.

Saturday's event takes place at the Paris Rodeo and Horse club Arena, located at 570 East Center on the Red River Valley Fairgrounds. Activities begin at 7:30 p.m. The event has over 300 contestants, all of whom are full-time peace officers.