Mathew Richards
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Multiple suspects arrested in connection with string of vehicle burglaries in Forney, resident held one at gunpoint
FORNEY, Texas — Two suspects were apprehended during the Thursday morning hours in connection with a string of vehicle burglaries in the Park Trails neighborhood, the Forney Police Department confirmed in a Facebook post earlier today.

Kaufman County man, a convicted felon, sentenced to 40 years in prison for attacking girlfriend with scissors
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — A Kaufman County man, and previously convicted felon, was sentenced to 40 years in prison for attacking and injuring his girlfriend with a pair of scissors.

Terrell man unconscious in vehicle with visible firearm prompts closure of FM 548, nearby evacuations in Forney
FORNEY, Texas — A Terrell man unconscious in a vehicle with a visible firearm prompted the closure of Farm-to-Market (FM) 548 and nearby evacuations on Tuesday night in Forney.

Kaufman Police Department investigating overnight burglary of Kaufman Pharmacy
KAUFMAN, Texas — The Kaufman Police Department is actively investigating the overnight burglary of the Kaufman Pharmacy, Kaufman Police Department Chief Dana Whitaker confirms to inForney.com.

Man flees police responding to report of a stolen vehicle faces multiple charges
KAUFMAN, Texas — A man fled police who were responding to a report of a stolen vehicle on Saturday.

Forney Police Department investigating armed robbery of Waffle House
FORNEY, Texas — The Forney Police Department is investigating an armed robbery of the Waffle House early Monday morning.

One killed in single-vehicle rollover crash on U.S. Highway 175 near Dallas-Kaufman County line
SEAGOVILLE, Texas — One person was killed in a single-vehicle rollover crash on U.S. Highway 175 near the Dallas-Kaufman County line on Sunday afternoon.

Hazardous Weather Outlook for Kaufman County with freezing temps forecast overnight, light freeze or slick spots possible
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — A Hazardous Weather Outlook has been issued for a majority of north Texas, including Kaufman County, as freezing temperatures are forecast overnight — bringing the possibility of a light freeze or slick spots on roadways and sidewalks.

Forney Combat Challenge Team takes 3rd at Firefighter Combat World Challenge XXIX, 2nd over 40 Tandem, 3rd over 40 Individuals
FORNEY, Texas — The Forney Combat Challenge Team took home a 3rd place finish at the Firefighter Combat World Challenge XXIX — the teams first top relay placement at a world competition.

Child hit in crosswalk sustains minor injuries, police say
FORNEY, Texas — Police say a child hit in a crosswalk Thursday morning in the Forney area sustained minor injuries.

Wills Point man sentenced to 142 months in federal prison for trafficking meth
WILLS POINT, Texas — A Wills Point man was sentenced to 142 months in federal prison on federal drug trafficking charges, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced today.