Articles by Mandy Travis
Juvenile Airlifted Following Auto-Pedestrian Accident in Heartland
Emergency responders were dispatched to the intersection of FM 741 and Sunnybrook Drive in the Heartland community Friday afternoon following reports of an auto-pedestrian accident involving a juvenile.The Crandall Fire Department, Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office, and CareFlite ground emergency med...
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Forney Police Department Releases May 2024 Crime and Activity Report
The Forney Police Department has released its statistical summary for the month of May, highlighting a busy period of law enforcement activity across the rapidly growing city. The data, provided by the department, offers a snapshot of criminal incidents, traffic safety, and community policing effort...
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Forney Takes Proactive Step to Stabilize Water Pressure with New Northside Infrastructure Project
As Forney continues its rapid transformation from a quiet bedroom community to one of the most sought-after cities in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, the city’s infrastructure is evolving to keep pace. The City of Forney Engineering Department recently hosted a public open house to outline a critic...
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Athlete JD Bowdoin Honored for Exceptional Performance at State Games
During the June 2 City Council meeting, the Forney community took a moment to celebrate one of its own. Chief White presented JD Bowdoin with a Certificate of Special Recognition, honoring his remarkable achievements at the 2026 Special Olympics Texas State Summer Games. The recognition highlights B...
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Operation Soteria Shield Results in 276 Arrests and 89 Children Rescued Across Texas
The FBI Dallas Division, in conjunction with the North Texas Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, has announced the successful conclusion of "Operation Soteria Shield." This massive, coordinated law enforcement initiative, conducted throughout March and April 2026, focused on dismantl...
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Life Sentence Handed Down for Murder of Terrell Police Officer
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — The man responsible for the tragic death of a Terrell police officer has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Darrian Cortez Johnson, 26, appeared in a Kaufman County courtroom on Wednesday, where he officially entered a guilty plea for the capi...
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Forney Police Department Celebrates Promotions and Welcomes New Officers
Terrell, Texas — The Terrell Police Department held a formal ceremony on May 28 to recognize the professional growth of its staff and to officially swear in the newest members of the local law enforcement team.The event served as both a promotional recognition for veteran officers and a welcoming ce...
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Dallas Police Sergeant Passes Following Plane Crash Near Forney
The Dallas Police Department and the broader North Texas law enforcement community are mourning the loss of Sergeant Joshua Boykin, who passed away following a small plane crash near Forney on May 16th. The Dallas Police Association confirmed the sergeant's passing, noting that he succumbed to injur...
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Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office Leadership Completes Professional Development Training
The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office recently announced that several members of its leadership team have successfully completed a specialized professional development course titled Leadership Fundamentals: Finding the Leader Within You. This initiative marks a continued effort by the department to re...
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Traffic Stop Leads to Discovery of Large Weapons Cache in Terrell
TERRELL, TX — A routine traffic stop in the early hours of May 17, 2026, resulted in the seizure of a significant cache of weapons and the arrest of a Florida man. At approximately 1:00 a.m., Terrell Police Department patrol officers initiated a traffic stop on a U-Haul rental truck after observing ...
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City Addresses Ranch Road Maintenance as Local Officials and Police Mark Milestones
Forney residents who have voiced concerns regarding the condition of the landscaped medians along Ranch Road will soon see visible improvements. City officials announced Friday that cleanup efforts are officially underway following a prolonged period of neglect. The Ranch Road infrastructure project...
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Community Rallies After Off-Duty Dallas Police Officers Survive Plane Crash in Forney
A quiet neighborhood near Sage Hill Parkway and Helms Trail became the scene of a harrowing emergency early Saturday morning when a single-engine plane made a forced landing in a nearby field. The aircraft, a Bellanca Downer 14-19-3, was carrying three off-duty Dallas police officers who were return...
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