Melonie Ballenger Found Safe – Melonie Ballenger, a 46-year-old woman reported missing from her Wylie residence earlier this week, has been found safe following an extensive search. Police confirmed she was located by a local resident on Friday evening near Abby Lane and Tyler Trail. Ballenger was reportedly severely dehydrated but otherwise in stable condition, and she is now recovering with her family after undergoing a medical checkup.
Ballenger was reported missing on Monday morning by her husband, who contacted authorities after waking up to find that she was not at home. The report launched a community-wide search involving both law enforcement and local residents. Wylie police, alongside volunteers, combed through nearby neighborhoods, parks, and public areas, urging anyone with information to come forward. The search concluded late Friday afternoon when a resident spotted Ballenger around 5:15 p.m. in a wooded area not far from her neighborhood.
Authorities responded quickly to the scene and found Ballenger weak and dehydrated but coherent and able to communicate. Emergency personnel provided initial care at the site before transporting her to a nearby hospital for further medical evaluation. Details about the circumstances leading up to her disappearance have not yet been released, and it remains unclear how long she was in the area where she was found. Police are continuing their investigation but have confirmed that no foul play is suspected in her disappearance.
The Wylie community has been rallying around Ballenger’s family since her disappearance, offering support and assistance in the search. Local social media pages were filled with messages of hope and offers to join search efforts. With news of her safe return, friends, neighbors, and community members expressed relief and gratitude for her recovery. Ballenger is now expected to rest and recuperate in the coming days. Her family has expressed appreciation for the outpouring of support from the community and has thanked the local resident who found her, as well as the Wylie Police Department and volunteers who worked tirelessly in the search.
