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Fatal Pedestrian Collision Under Investigation

DENTON, TX, Sept. 25, 2023 – The Denton Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying the vehicle that failed to stop after striking a pedestrian on Sunday night. 

At 10:19 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, officers were ...

Denton Police Lieutenant Graduates from FBI National Academy

Chief Doug Shoemaker?has announced that Lt. Preston Pohler has graduated as a member of the 287th session of the FBI National Academy. The graduation took place at the National Academy in Quantico, Virginia on Thursday, Sept. 14.?Lt. Poh...

Sexual Assault Suspect Indicted in Relation to 1993 and 1997 Cold Cases

DENTON, TX, Aug. 21, 2023 – One male suspect has been arrested and indicted for two counts of Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child, and three counts of Aggravated Sexual Assault after Denton PD detectives were able to prove DNA evidence...

Suspect Arrested for Multiple Counts of Aggravated Robbery

DENTON, TX, Aug. 13, 2023 – The suspect responsible for multiple aggravated robberies that took place Thursday evening has been identified and arrested.

On Thursday, August 10 at 5:01 p.m., officers were dispatched to an aggravated robbe...

Update: Man Arrested for Murder Following Shooting

UPDATE: DENTON, TX, July 14, 2023 – Kendrick Freeney, 23, was arrested for Murder and is currently in the City of Denton Jail. Bail has not yet been set.

Detectives have learned that Freeney is the brother of the victim’s girlfriend. Fr...

Update: Suspect Charged in Shooting of 10-Year-Old

DENTON, TX, July 5, 2023 – Travis Rollins, 39, is facing two Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon charges following a shooting that left a 10-year-old boy in critical condition.

At 7:42 p.m. Tuesday, multiple callers reported hearing ...

Shooting Suspect in Custody as Investigation Continues

DENTON, TX, July 4, 2023 – Travis Rollins, 39, has been arrested following the shooting of a juvenile who is in critical condition.  

At 7:42 p.m., multiple callers reported hearing several gunshots at a mobile home park in the ...

Man Arrested for Cruelty to Non-Livestock Animal

DENTON, TX, June 29, 2023 – The Denton Police Department’s Special Operations Unit has arrested a suspect in relation to the intentional shooting of a Denton resident’s dog this past April. 

On April 12, 2023, Officer...

Denton Police Department Information and Data Related to Marijuana Possession

DENTON, TX, May 22, 2023 – The Denton Police Department recently published the latest available information on all marijuana-related citations and arrests from Nov. 9, 2022, through May 2, 2023, on the department’s open data portal.

Previously, Denton PD r...

Critical Incident Investigation Ongoing

DENTON, TX, May 6, 2023 – An investigation is underway after a suspect attempted to kill himself during a traffic stop.

At 2:17 a.m. Saturday, May 6, officers initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for a speeding violation at W. Hickory S...

Public’s Help Needed in Fatal Motorcycle Crash Investigation

 DENTON, TX, May 5, 2023 – The Denton Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a vehicle that left the scene of Sunday’s fatal motorcycle crash on Robinson Road.  

At 9:03 p.m...

Storage Unit Fire with Victim Found During Search

DENTON, TX, May 4, 2023 – The Denton Fire Department received a call for a Structure Fire inside the storage unit complex at 621 S. Mayhill Road this evening at 7:45 p.m. 

A DFD fire engine and ambulance arrived on scene in 4 minutes and...

Arrest Made in Homicide Investigation

DENTON, TX, April 24, 2023 – Darontay Dashield, 31, is in custody for Murder following an investigation into the January death of 43-year-old Cory Johnson.

At 10:18 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, officers responded to a call concerning multipl...

Fatal Crash Under Investigation

DENTON, TX, April 13, 2023 – The Denton Police Department is actively investigating a two-vehicle crash that resulted in a woman’s death and critical injuries to a child.

At 7:33 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, Denton Police and Fire...

Update: Second Suspect Arrested in Double Homicide Investigation

DENTON, TX, April 7, 2023 – A second suspect, 29-year-old Benjaminpaul Teal, has been arrested for Capital Murder as part of Denton PD’s continued investigation into last month’s double homicide.

At approximately 10 p...

Suspect Arrested for Capital Murder

DENTON, TX, April 4, 2023 — Denton PD detectives have arrested 29-year-old Silvester Williams for Capital Murder in relation to last month’s double homicide.

 At approximately 10 p.m. Thursday, March 23, officers were dispatche...

Double Homicide Investigation Ongoing

DENTON, TX, March 24, 2023 — Detectives and forensics professionals are actively working to determine what events led up to a double homicide in Denton late last night, and who is responsible.

At approximately 10 p.m. Thursday, March 23,...

Wells Fargo Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested

DENTON, TX, Feb. 27, 2023 – Jonathan Fleming, a 38-year-old Denton resident, is in custody following investigations into bank robberies in Denton and Flower Mound.

On Nov. 10, 2022, Denton police officers were dispatched to a robbery call at Well...

Homicide Suspect Arrested in Oklahoma

Murder suspect Bryan Riojas Avila was arrested this morning in Oklahoma, following the fatal stabbing of one victim in Denton on Friday night. 

At 8:06 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, officers were flagged down in the 3500 block of N. Elm Street regarding a ...

Public’s Help Needed in Hit-and-Run Crash Investigation

DENTON, TX, Jan. 19, 2023 – The Denton Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspect vehicle that failed to stop after striking a bicyclist. 

At 9:52 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, officers were dispatched...

Denton Police Department Death Investigation

DENTON, TX, Jan. 14, 2023 — A death investigation is ongoing after a male victim was found deceased at his residence last night.

At 7:36 p.m. Friday night, January 13, officers were dispatched to a residence in the 2000 block of Spinnake...

Homicide Investigation Ongoing

DENTON, TX, Jan. 12, 2023 — A homicide investigation is ongoing after a male gunshot victim was pronounced deceased at a local hospital late last night.

 At 10:18 p.m. Wednesday night, Jan. 11, officers were dispatched to a shots heard ca...

Deceased Person Located During Residential Search

DENTON, TX, Dec. 14, 2022 — The body of one male was located on Wednesday morning after detectives served a search warrant on a residence in the 1500 block of Wellington Drive. 

Detectives were contacted last...

In-Custody Death Investigation Ongoing

Suspect Arrested in Relation to Fatal Thanksgiving Hit-and-Run Crash

DENTON, TX, Dec. 1, 2022 – One male suspect has been arrested after Denton PD detectives witnessed him tampering with the vehicle connected to Thanksgiving’s fatal hit-and-run case. The suspect, identified as 28-year...

Fatal Thanksgiving Hit-and-Run Crash Investigation Ongoing

DENTON, TX, Nov. 27, 2022 – The Denton Police Department is seeking the community’s help in identifying a suspect vehicle involved in the death of a pedestrian on Thanksgiving.

At 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 24, officers responded to a hit-an...

Sex Offender Arrested Following Home Invasion

DENTON, TX, Nov. 19, 2022 – The Denton Police Department has arrested a registered sex offender on multiple charges following a home invasion Friday morning.

A female resident reported that an unknown male had broken into her residence and physic...

Aggravated Robbery Under Investigation

Update: This suspect was identified as Christopher Mabry. He was arrested on Nov. 4.

DENTON, TX, Oct. 27, 2022 – The Denton Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspect in a Wednesday afternoon aggravated ro...

Suspect Arrested After Causing Destruction Inside City Hall

DENTON, TX, Oct. 22, 2022 — One male suspect has been arrested after breaking into Denton City Hall and causing extensive damage to the City Manager’s Office (CMO) suite. 

At approximately 10:07 p.m., officer...

Landlord Arrested for Aggravated Assault

DENTON, TX, Sept. 28, 2022 – The Denton Police Department has arrested a man for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Family Violence after an investigation into a Sept. 9 incident involving a landlord and tenant living in the sam...

Woman Arrested for Murder Following Drowning

DENTON, TX, Aug. 17, 2022 – The Denton Police Department has arrested a woman for Murder after her husband’s drowning death on Tuesday.

At 2:57 p.m. Tuesday, officers and Denton Fire Rescue were dispatched to a drowning call in the 1700...

In-Custody Death Under Investigation

DENTON, TX, June 22, 2022 – The Texas Rangers are currently investigating a Denton Police Department in-custody death that occurred Wednesday.

At approximately 11:42 p.m. Tuesday, officers were dispatched to a disturbance in the 600 block of S. I...

Woman Arrested for Murder

DENTON, TX, May 25, 2022 – The Denton Police Department has arrested a 30-year-old woman for Murder after detectives determined she fatally shot her husband last month.

Officers responded to a shooting in the 1100 block of E. Sherman Drive at 9:5...

Update: Suspect Charged with Murder Following Victim’s Death

DENTON, TX, May 10, 2022 – The Denton Police Department has arrested a 24-year-old male for a Monday night shooting that resulted in his family member’s death.

Officers responded to the 1500 block of Bolivar Street at 8:35 p.m. Monday a...

Monday Shooting Investigation Ongoing

DENTON, TX, May 10, 2022 – The Denton Police Department continues to investigate a Monday night shooting that left one critically injured.

At 8:35 p.m. Monday, officers responded to a residence in the 1500 block of Bolivar Street after a 911 call...

Drowning Victim Found After Search at Clear Creek

DENTON, TX, April 27, 2022 – The Denton Fire Department (DFD) received a call for a Drowning on Tues., April 26, at 12:44 p.m. in Clear Creek, located inside the Clear Creek Natural Heritage area off Hartlee Field and Collins Roads.

The wife of t...

Second Arrest Made in Injury to a Child Case

DENTON, TX, April 5, 2022 – The Denton Police Department has made a second arrest today in connection to the death of a 7-year-old boy that occurred on April 1. 

As previously released, on April 1, at approximately 7:29 p.m., Denton PD a...

Injury to a Child Arrest

DENTON, TX, April 2, 2022 – A 7-year-old with significant signs of injury was declared deceased yesterday, and a man has been arrested in connection to the child’s death. 

On April 1, at approximately 7:29 p.m., Denton PD and D...

Denton PD Investigating Fatality Crash

DENTON, TX, March 31, 2022 — Denton PD is investigating a single-fatality crash that occurred early this morning after a passenger truck crashed into an 18-wheeler. 

Officers were dispatched to mile marker 467 of I-35E near Nort...

Officers Injured During Arrest of Wanted Sex Offender

DENTON, TX, March 24, 2022 — Two Denton PD Homeless Outreach Team Officers sustained non-life-threatening injuries late this afternoon after they contacted a sex offender with outstanding warrants.

At approximately 3:13 p.m., the Homeles...

March 19 Murder Suspect Arrested

DENTON, TX, March 21, 2022 – The Denton Police Department has arrested 17-year-old Anshawn Phiffer in connection to the murder that occurred on Saturday, March 19 in the 1300 block of W. Oak Street. 

On March 19 at approximatel...

Structure Fire with Victim Found During Search

DENTON, TX, Mar. 6, 2022 – The Denton Fire Department (DFD) received a call for a Structure Fire near the corner of E. Sherman Drive and Wellington today at 1:55 p.m. The house is a single-family dwelling located in the 2300 block of Royal Acres...

Fred Moore High School Student Arrested

DENTON, TX, Feb. 25, 2022 – The Denton Police Department has arrested an 18-year-old student at Fred Moore High School after a firearm was found in his backpack on Friday afternoon.

A family member reported to school administration that Marquez R...

Barricaded Person Taken into Custody

DENTON, TX, Feb. 22, 2022 – After hours of negotiations with an armed barricaded subject, officers were able to bring 39-year-old Gabriel Temba into custody without incident.

At approximately 8:42 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 21, office...

Suspect Deceased, Hostage Safe Following Officer-Involved Shooting

DENTON, TX, Jan. 29, 2022 – A hostage is safe, and the Texas Rangers are continuing to investigate a shooting involving a Denton police officer early Saturday morning.

At approximately 1:30 a.m., Denton Public Safety Communications received a cal...

Woman Arrested for Murder of Grandchild

DENTON, TX, Jan. 24, 2022—Denton Police Department investigators have arrested 57-year-old Angela Downing for Murder after her 3-year-old grandson was declared dead on January 22. 

On Jan. 18, officers were notified by Child Protective S...

Denton Police Investigating School Threats

DENTON, TX, Jan. 19, 2022 – The Denton Police Department continues to investigate threats against Denton high schools that led to campus lockdowns on Wednesday morning.

At 9:39 a.m., Denton Public Safety Communications received a call threatening...

Denton PD Seeking Community’s Help in Hit-and-Run Crash Investigation

DENTON, TX, Jan. 1, 2022 – After a vehicle struck and injured a woman on N. Loop 288 Friday morning, the Denton Police Department is requesting the public’s help in identifying the suspect who left the scene. 

At 3:35 a.m. Friday, officers were di...

Man Arrested for Murder After Fatal DWI Crash

DENTON, TX, Nov. 8, 2021 – The Denton Police Department has arrested a Krum man for Murder after an investigation into a fatal, alcohol-related crash revealed he had multiple Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) convictions.

Investigators determined Damon Brown...

Denton Police Arrest Man for Murder

DENTON, TX, Nov. 5, 2021 – The Denton Police Department has arrested 39-year-old Zeniff Rudd for the shooting death of Mindy Tenerias, 26, who was murdered earlier this year.

On March 6, officers were dispatched to a shooting at 12:57 a.m. in the...

Intoxication Manslaughter Investigation Ongoing

DENTON, TX, Oct. 22, 2021 – An intoxication manslaughter investigation is underway following an early morning crash that killed one person.

At 2:17 a.m., Denton police officers were dispatched to a major, two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Jim Christ...