Repeat Theft Offender Apprehended, 3 Agencies Bring Charges Totaling $300k Bond

Repeat Theft Offender Apprehended, 3 Agencies Bring Charges Totaling $300k Bond

Kaufman County, TX – The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office has taken into custody Christopher Kevin Rhen, a 42-year-old man with a history of theft offenses. Rhen faces charges from three different law enforcement agencies, all stemming from incidents involving property theft valued under $2,500.

Kaufman County, TX – The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office has taken into custody Christopher Kevin Rhen, a 42-year-old man with a history of theft offenses. Rhen faces charges from three different law enforcement agencies, all stemming from incidents involving property theft valued under $2,500.

Rhen, whose date of birth is March 11, 1982, was arrested on January 14, 2025, and is currently being held in the Kaufman County jail. He has been charged with three counts of theft, all classified as repeat offenses due to his prior convictions.

The details of the charges are as follows:

- Charge: 3 x Theft of Property valued under $2,500 with two or more previous convictions

- Offense Date: January 14, 2025

- Docket Number: TX1290000

- Bond Amount: $300,000

- Charging Agencies: Forney PD, Tyler PD, Smith County SO

Charge 
Offense Date 
Docket Number 
Bond 
Bond Type 
Charging Agency 
Arresting Agency 
THEFT PROP <$2,500 2/MORE PREV CONV01-14-2025 $100,000.00Surety BondFORNEY PDKAUFMAN CO SO KAUFMAN
THEFT PROP <$2,500 2/MORE PREV CONV01-14-2025 $100,000.00Surety BondTYLER PDKAUFMAN CO SO KAUFMAN
THEFT PROP <$2,500 2/MORE PREV CONV01-14-2025 $100,000.00Surety BondSMITH CO SO TYLERKAUFMAN CO SO KAUFMAN

The Kaufman County Sheriff's Office has emphasized the importance of collaboration between local law enforcement agencies to combat repeat offenders effectively. Rhen’s arrest is a testament to this collaborative effort, highlighting ongoing initiatives to enhance public safety and reduce crime rates in the region.

As this case unfolds, the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office is urging residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to local authorities.