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KCSO: Man posing as a Trinity Valley Electric Salesman attempting to gain access to residences
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — The Kaufman County Sheriff's Office issued a scam alert of a man posing as a salesman in attempts to enter area residences.
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KCSO seeking assistance from public identifying individuals who used stolen credit card at Waffle House
FORNEY, Texas — The Kaufman County Sheriff's Office is seeking assistance from the public identifying four individuals who allegedly used a stolen credit card to pay for their meals at the Waffle House restaurant in Forney.
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Forney Police Department seeking assistance identifying alleged suspects in theft investigation
FORNEY, Texas — The Forney Police Department is seeking assistance from the public identifying alleged suspects in a theft investigation.
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Former Van Zandt County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Shelton pleads guilty to federal civil rights offense for assaulting handcuffed detainee
WILLS POINT, Texas — Steven “Craig” Shelton, 61, pleaded guilty today in federal court in the Eastern District of Texas to violating an arrestee’s civil rights by using excessive force against him. Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston for the Eastern District of Texas, and Special Agent in Charge Matthew DeSarno of the FBI Dallas Field Division made the announcement.
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Four convicted, sentenced in nearly 16-year-old Pizza Hut double murder cold case
TERRELL, Texas — The four original suspects arrested in connection with the September 3, 2006, execution-style murders of Pizza Hut employees Stephen Dale Mitchelltree and Patricia Oferosky in Terrell have now been convicted and sentenced in the case — nearly 16 years later.
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AMBER Alert issued for Garland teen forcibly kidnapped by ex-boyfriend
GARLAND, Texas — On July 2, just after 8:30 p.m., Garland Police responded to the 3200 Block of West Buckingham Road to a concern for welfare.
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Fire Marshal's Office seeking assistance identifying alleged theft suspect
KAUFMAN, Texas — The Kaufman County Fire Marshal's Office is seeking assistance from the public identifying an alleged theft suspect.
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Rowlett man who stalked, murdered ex-girlfriend pleads guilty to violent federal crimes
ROWLETT, Texas — A Rowlett man who cyberstalked his ex-girlfriend and shot and stabbed her to death in the midst of a bitter custody dispute pleaded guilty today to two violent federal crimes, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Chad E. Meacham.
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Kaufman police seeking assistance identifying porch pirate, driver
KAUFMAN, Texas — The Kaufman Police Department is seeking assistance from the public identifying an alleged porch pirate and the driver of a vehicle seen on home video stealing a package from a resident's front porch.
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Off-duty Terrell police officer working security thwarts bank robbery attempt
TERRELL, Texas — An off-duty uniformed Terrell police officer working security at a local bank thwarted a robbery attempt on Thursday, according to the department.
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Rockwall man arrested, charged with possessing child pornography
ROCKWALL, Texas — Following a months-long investigation, the Rockwall Police Department has arrested 49-year-old Russel Hyland, of Rockwall, Texas, on charges for possessing child pornography.
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KCSO warns of phone scam claiming to be sheriff's office deputy demanding warrant money
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — The Kaufman County Sheriff's Office is warning area residents of a phone scam.
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