Paris man apprehended after hours-long standoff

A Paris man is behind bars after a two-hour-long standoff with local law enforcement earlier today in the 3800 block of the Morningside addition.

According to Lamar County Sheriff Scott Cass, suspect Ryan Wesley Adamson was out on bond for possession of between 4 and 200 grams of a controlled substance.

“He did not appear for his jury trial this morning, so we came to get him with a warrant,” Cass said.

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When deputies arrived, Cass said Adamson ran into a back bedroom and barricaded himself in.

“It was then that we were told he likely had an AR-15 in his possession,” Cass added.

Other law enforcement agencies soon arrived including Paris Police Department, LCSO, the District Attorney’s office, Texas Rangers, EMS and fire departments.

“Our Response Team took control and worked to bring Adamson out of the bedroom,” Cass added. “The neighborhood was at no time in danger as we had him in a back bedroom.”

Cass explained after about two hours and talking to his mother, Adamson came out peacefully – without a firearm in his possession.

“I’m very proud of everyone who responded, including our partner agencies,” Cass said. “I’m glad we were able to resolve this without anyone getting hurt.”

Adamson was originally arrested nine months ago, when he allegedly nearly hit a kid with his truck at the fair and was found to be in possession of cocaine, alprazolam, and marijuana.