Crime

Local Heroes: Off-Duty First Responders Save Referee During Peewee Football Game

Forney Police Department Launches New Traffic Section to Enhance Road Safety

Forney Police Department Uncovers Stolen Property in Burglary Investigation

Appeals Court Upholds 40-Year Sentence for Convicted Sex Offender Howard Holland

Dallas, Texas — In a significant ruling, the Court of Appeals for the Fifth District of Texas at Dallas has dismissed the appeal of Howard Holland, affirming his forty-year prison sentence for aggravated sexual assault. This decision, issued under case number 05-25-00892-CR, reinforces the judgment ...

Investigation Underway After Fatal Hit-and-Run on Lagow Street

Dallas PD Investigation Underway After Fatal Hit-and-Run on Lagow StreetDallas Police are investigating a tragic incident that occurred early on July 23, 2025, when a woman was fatally struck by a vehicle in the 3200 block of Lagow Street.Incident DetailsEmergency responders arrived at the scene aro...

Kaufman County Jail Release Report for July 22, 2025: Notable Arrests Involving Serious Charges

Kaufman County Jail Release Report for July 22, 2025: Notable Arrests Involving Serious ChargesIn the latest report from the Kaufman County Jail, several individuals were released on July 22, 2025, following various charges. This report outlines the details of those released, with a focus on the mor...

FBI Arrests Benjamin Hanil Song Following Violent Attack on Prairieland Detention Center

FBI Arrests Benjamin Hanil Song Following Violent Attack on Prairieland Detention Center. In a significant law enforcement operation, Benjamin Hanil Song was apprehended by FBI agents in Dallas, Texas, concluding a weeklong manhunt following a violent attack ...

Local Progress, National Consequences: The Stakes for Crime Prevention in Kaufman County

Since January 20, 2025, the job of prosecuting crime in Kaufman County has grown measurably easier—not because crime magically disappeared, but because it’s steadily declining. That’s not a coincidence. It’s the result of focused, collaborative work between our local law enforcement agencies, the Texas Anti-Gang Initiative, and federal partners who are finally taking violent crime seriously.

Tom Thumb Aggravated Robbery Suspect Apprehended

Forney, TX - On Wednesday, March 5, 2025, the Forney Police Department SWAT Team, alongside the Criminal Investigation Division and the Kaufman County Street Crimes Unit, executed a search and arrest warrant at a residence in the 300 block of S. Chestnut Street in Forney. The suspect, 26-year-old Landre Gilbert, was taken into custody without incident.

Justice in the People’s Court: Judge Amy Tarno on Serving Forney as Justice of the Peace

In Texas, Justices of the Peace have wide ranging jurisdiction. A JP court can issue warrants, conduct hearings, administer oaths, perform marriages, and even act as a coroner. JP courts also function as small claims courts for civil matters under $20,000, handle foreclosures and lien enforcement, and hear misdemeanor cases punishable only by fine (traffic tickets etc). 

Kaufman 1/27 Jail Release List Included Sexual Offense and Drug Charges

Kaufman County Jail Sees Busy Day of Releases

Dallas PD Officer and Forney Native Gabe Bixby, 29, was Killed in a Motorcycle Accident

Update: 3:19 pm