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Local Man Among Eight Arrested in Federal "Operation Blue Laces" Takedown
Jamarian Augustus Hewitt, 39, of Forney, was arrested on April 2, 2026, on a federal contract charge pursuant to a major multi-agency investigation. The arrest was made by the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office in connection with "Operation Blue Laces," a sweeping federal crackdown targeting members of...
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Bennie Leon McGriff Jr. Faces Multiple Felony Charges Following Arrest
Bennie Leon McGriff Jr., 54, was arrested by the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office on April 1, 2026, on charges of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon. The arrest, which took place in the early afternoon, follows a series of alleged offenses involving multiple jurisdictions, including the Forn...
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Mabank Police Arrest 82-Year-Old Man on Aggravated Sexual Assault Charge
Mark Edward Hicks, 82, of Mabank, was arrested on March 31, 2026, on a charge of aggravated sexual assault. The arrest was made by the Mabank Police Department. According to jail records, officers with the Mabank Police Department took Hicks into custody on the evening of March 31. He was officially...
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Forney Man Arrested on Charge of Injury to a Child, Elderly, or Disabled Individual
Xavier Cephas, 43, of Forney, was arrested on March 31, 2026, on charges of injury to a child, elderly, or disabled individual with criminal negligence. The arrest was made by the Forney Police Department.According to jail records, Cephas was taken into custody at 6:21 p.m. following the alleged inc...
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Osley Alvarez-Morales Arrested on Federal Contract Charges in Kaufman
Osley Alvarez-Morales, 38, of Kaufman, Texas, was arrested on March 27, 2026, at 6:43 PM on charges related to a federal contract violation. The arrest was made by the Kaufman County Sheriff's Office, with the U.S. Marshals serving as the charging agency for this case.According to jail records, Alva...
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Lights, Camera, Action: The OC Hosts Its First Fashion Show Celebrating "Decades of Hollywood"
The spotlight shone brightly at The OC as it hosted its inaugural Fashion Show, showcasing stunning ensembles crafted by the talented Fashion Design students. Themed "Decades of Hollywood," the event brought together classic glamour with a contemporary twist, captivating the audience with a visual f...
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Local Man Arrested on Assault and Bond Violation Charges
Tommorrio Dashaun Wallace, 26, of Forney, was arrested on March 23, 2026, at 10:10 PM by the Forney Police Department. He faces serious charges, including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, following an incident on March 21, 2026.Wallace has been charged with three offenses. The most serious c...
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Kaufman County Man Arrested on Indecency Charges Involving a Child
Billy Deon Gray, 36, of Kaufman, was arrested early on March 25, 2026, by the Kaufman County Sheriff's Office. He faces serious charges related to indecency with a child involving sexual contact. This arrest marks a significant incident in the community, with the allegations raising concerns among l...
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