Kaufman County News

The Forney Police Department reports that there has been an overall decrease in the crime rate in 2010 and 2011.

Dallas Officer Kelly Schumpert II was arrested in Forney on the afternoon of Wednesday, February 8, 2012.

Kaufman County Sheriff's deputies responded to 319 total calls for service during the week of January 30, 2012 to February 3, 2012.

Low-cost spay and neuter procedures for cats are available on Feb. 24 as part of an ongoing effort to prevent unwanted spring kittens, but owners must pre-register to take advantage of the opportunity.

Kemp, Texas- On Thursday, February 2, 2012 around noon, the Kaufman County Sheriff's Office sent deputies to a 911 call about an accidental shooting.

If you are looking for a job, The Hole Thing Donuts in Forney may be looking for you! They aren't the only ones hiring in Kaufman County though.

Terrell, Texas- A Rockwall woman and a Seagoville woman were arrested and charged with burglary and theft of copper on January 28, 2012.

Crandall, Texas- Kaufman County deputies made a traffic stop on January 28, 2012, that resulted in the recovery of stolen vehicles, stolen property and illegal narcotics.

Recently, actress Demi Moore was rushed to the hospital because she allegedly had a bad reaction to a "whippit". Though most young adults and teenagers know exactly what a whippit is, their parents generally do not.

On Friday, January 20, 2012, jury selection was scheduled in the trial of former Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace Eric Williams.

Kaufman County saw some much needed rain on January 24-25, 2012. The county continues to be under Stage 3 water restrictions, however the fear that stage 4 restrictions are coming, is still a possibility.

The Kaufman County Animal Awareness Project located in Crandall, Texas will be offering a low cost way to get your female cat spayed before "kitten" season gets here.

As road construction continues along FM 548 and Hwy 80 in Forney, there may finally be light at the end of the tunnel for the locals.

Occurred on 1/16/12, 6:56 p.m. Wanted Subject 4300 S. Alameda An Officer pulled over a white Saturn for a traffic violation and found the passenger Brock Young, 33, to be wanted out of Kaufman County.

There were a couple of crime related news items in the last week that Kaufman County residents may be interested in knowing about.