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Local business owner warns of Atmos Energy phone scam
FORNEY, Texas — A local business owner is warning of an Atmos Energy phone scam after receiving a call threatening to cut off his gas service unless he same-day wire transferred nearly $500.
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Dallas Police Department nabs Kaufman County murder suspect in attempted burglary, foot pursuit
FORNEY, Texas — The arrest of one of the three men accused in the murder of George Moss at his Forney-area home last month came after an attempted burglary and foot pursuit in Dallas, Texas, the Dallas Police Department stated in a Tuesday release.
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Two men sought in Mesquite home invasion aggravated robbery
MESQUITE, Texas — The Mesquite Police Department is seeking two men in a home invasion aggravated robbery of a 71-year-old woman.
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Terrell police seeking public’s help identifying graffitist
TERRELL, Texas — The Terrell Police Department is seeking the public’s help identifying a graffitist who was seen spray painting, or “tagging,” a concrete drainage ditch.
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Man flees police on mini-bike, attempts to hide under house
TERRELL, Texas — A Terrell man remains under police guard at an area-hospital after fleeing from police on a small dirt bike and attempting to hide under a home.
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High speed, multi-county motorcycle pursuit ends when suspect runs out of gas
FORNEY, Texas — A 29-year-old Longview, Texas, man on a motorcycle fled from the Forney Police Department at speeds well in excess of 100 miles per hour early Wednesday morning — eventually ending in his arrest in the Athens, Texas, area where he ran out of gas.
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Three arrested in connection with Forney-area homicide investigation
FORNEY, Texas — Three men were arrested this week and charged in connection with a Forney-area homicide investigation, according to Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office Captain Fred Klingelberger.
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Man arrested for death threat against commissioner over road conditions
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — A Kaufman County man was arrested yesterday after leaving a death threat voice message on a Kaufman County Commissioner’s phone.
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Two arrested in Forney on Mesquite stolen vehicle case
FORNEY, Texas — Two people were arrested early Friday morning after an investigation into a stolen vehicle in Mesquite made its way into Forney, according to a Mesquite Police Department official.
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Two sentenced in separate cases of continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — Two Kaufman County men, in separate cases, were found guilty of continuous sexual abuse of a child under the age of 14 and were given lengthy prison sentences.
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Crandall PD: Deter would-be criminals this holiday season
CRANDALL, Texas — The Crandall Police Department is offering a word of advice for homeowners this holiday season — don’t leave unwrapped gift boxes at the curb and allow would-be burglars window shop your house.
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Homeowner fires warning shots at would-be theft suspect, Forney police searching
FORNEY, Texas —A homeowner shot several warning shots at an alleged would-be theft suspect in downtown Forney, prompting an overnight search.
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