Suspect dies after I-35 chase linked to Plano homicide
A suspect wanted in a Plano murder investigation died following a vehicle pursuit that ended in a fiery crash on Interstate 35 in northern Denton County.
Zane BoydSeptember 14, 20262 min read
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I-35 closed near Chisom Road after police find burned vehicle
Traffic on Interstate 35 in Denton County was halted Monday afternoon following a large law enforcement response to a charred vehicle near Chisom Road.
Zane BoydSeptember 14, 20261 min read
I-35 closed in both directions near Chisam Road exit in Denton
Interstate 35 in Denton was shut down in both directions near the Chisam Road exit, with officials indicating the road would not reopen until 4 p.m.
Zane BoydSeptember 14, 20261 min read
Barbershop owner arrested on invasive recording charge
Jose Luis Alvarez Williams, 37, was taken into custody on a warrant alleging he concealed a camera in a restroom at his downtown business.
Zane BoydSeptember 12, 20262 min read
Pizza owner describes repeated damage by teenagers
A local pizza shop owner in Denton has spoken publicly about ongoing property damage caused by a group of teenagers.
Zane BoydSeptember 12, 20261 min read
Two Denton drivers arrested after separate DWI crashes
Denton police arrested a 28-year-old and a 41-year-old on suspicion of driving while intoxicated following two distinct collisions on Wednesday.
Zane BoydSeptember 11, 20262 min read
Sanger man dies in north Denton single-vehicle crash
A 43-year-old Sanger resident died after his vehicle left a Denton road near Lake Ray Roberts on Thursday morning.
Zane BoydSeptember 11, 20261 min read
Motorcyclist dies after crash with SUV on Bonnie Brae Street
Denton police are investigating a fatal collision between a motorcycle and an SUV that occurred Wednesday evening near West Prairie Street.
Zane BoydSeptember 10, 20261 min read
Denton police investigate death of man found in University Drive alley
Denton police are investigating the death of a 28-year-old man found unconscious in an alley, stating there were no immediate signs of a struggle.
Zane BoydSeptember 9, 20261 min read
Denton police apologize to mother after misinforming her about crash case
The Denton Police Department corrected a false statement that a fatal crash investigation was closed, apologizing to the victim's mother who had been told otherwise by lead investigators.
Zane BoydSeptember 8, 20262 min read
Bartonville man indicted on five counts in grave robbery cases
Michael Chadwick Fry faces felony charges in Denton County for allegedly stealing remains from a local cemetery and an Oklahoma burial site.
Zane BoydSeptember 5, 20262 min read
Denton man sentenced to six years for firearm possession
Jamarez D’Anthony McIntosh received a federal prison term after pleading guilty to possessing a gun despite prior felony convictions.
Zane BoydSeptember 4, 20261 min read
Man found dead outside Denton 7-Eleven had recent medical issue
Denton police are investigating the death of a 63-year-old man found outside a local convenience store, noting his recent hospitalization for an unconsciousness incident.
Zane BoydSeptember 4, 20261 min read
Denton Police Log: Arrests, Incidents from Aug 24-30
The Denton Police Department processed 70 arrests and responded to over 2,800 calls between August 24 and 30, including a fleeing driver and a trespassing incident.
Zane BoydSeptember 2, 20262 min read
Denton man arrested for DUI with children in vehicle
A 37-year-old man was booked on charges including driving while intoxicated with a child passenger after a traffic stop on North Carroll Boulevard.
Zane BoydSeptember 1, 20261 min read
Denton man found not guilty by reason of insanity in 2019 murder case
Isaac Warriner was found not guilty by reason of insanity for the 2019 killing of his mother, with a judge determining he could not understand the illegality of the act due to mental illness.
Zane BoydAugust 29, 20261 min read
Denton police log 84 arrests and 2,695 calls in weekly report
The Denton Police Department recorded 84 arrests and responded to 2,695 calls for service between August 10 and August 16, 2026.
Zane BoydAugust 19, 20261 min read
Denton man says he struck attacker before wallet theft at knifepoint
A Denton resident reports being robbed by a stranger with a knife after an altercation in a ravine near North Bell Avenue.
Zane BoydAugust 18, 20261 min read
Denton man sentenced to life for killing great-aunt
A jury in Denton County convicted Adrian Joe Padilla of capital murder and tampering with evidence, resulting in a life sentence without parole.
Zane BoydAugust 15, 20262 min read
Denton Man Arrested for Speeding Over 120 mph on East University Drive
Denton police arrested a 38-year-old driver Wednesday morning after radar recorded him traveling at speeds exceeding 120 mph on East University Drive.
Zane BoydAugust 14, 20261 min read
Denton Police Seek Three Fugitives After Midnight Pursuit Ends in Crash
Three suspects fled on foot after their vehicle crashed into a parked car during a high-speed pursuit that began with a passenger hanging out of a window.
Zane BoydAugust 9, 20261 min read