Krum ISD student dies after crash on FM 1173 in Denton
A Krum ISD student died after a Wednesday afternoon crash in Denton that also injured two other teenagers.
Zane BoydAugust 6, 20261 min read
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Denton police recorded 53 arrests in July 27-Aug. 2 report period
Denton police logged 53 arrests and handled 2,520 calls during the July 27-Aug. 2, 2026, reporting period.
Zane BoydAugust 5, 20261 min read
Denton County faces extreme fire danger Tuesday
Texas A&M Forest Service placed Denton County in an extreme fire danger area Tuesday as Denton temperatures were forecast to reach 102 degrees.
Zane BoydAugust 4, 20261 min read
Police investigate death of 22-year-old at South Lakes Park
Denton police said a 22-year-old man was found dead with a gunshot wound at South Lakes Park on Sunday.
Zane BoydAugust 4, 20261 min read
Four Denton County Massage Parlors Shut Down in Trafficking Probe
Law enforcement agencies closed four businesses and initiated proceedings against six others following inspections that uncovered human trafficking evidence.
Zane BoydAugust 1, 20261 min read
Denton Police Investigate 7-Eleven Robbery Involving Knife
A clerk at a Denton 7-Eleven reported being threatened with a knife by a masked man early Friday morning, leading to an active police investigation.
Zane BoydJuly 28, 20261 min read
Denton man arrested on warrant after stolen vehicle stop
Denton police arrested a 26-year-old driver on an outstanding warrant after he was pulled over while operating a stolen car on Saturday.
Zane BoydJuly 28, 20261 min read
Denton Man Dies in Motorcycle Crash in Clay County
Mark Stevens, 70, of Denton, died in a motorcycle accident in Clay County.
Zane BoydJuly 21, 20261 min read
Denton Police Log: Arrests, Theft, and Gunshot Reports
Denton police documented a robbery arrest, a purse snatching, a burglary, and a gunshot investigation in reports from July 6 to 12.
Zane BoydJuly 15, 20262 min read
Texas Woman Recalls Antifa Encounter With Armed, Masked Individuals
A Denton resident described a 2024 incident involving masked individuals with firearms who she says were protecting an event.
Zane BoydJuly 8, 20261 min read
Denton Police Log Covers June 29 to July 5, 2026
The Denton Record-Chronicle published a map of police reports for the week ending July 5, 2026.
Zane BoydJuly 7, 20261 min read
Denton Police: Pedestrian in Critical Condition After Crash
A pedestrian is hospitalized with life-threatening injuries following a traffic incident in Denton, according to the Denton Police Department.
Zane BoydJuly 7, 20261 min read
Denton
Corinth Police Arrest Denton Suspects in Hit-and-Run Incident
Two suspects from Denton have been arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash.
Zane BoydJuly 7, 20261 min read
Denton Man Sentenced to 78 Months for Bank Robberies
Jonathan Mark Fleming received a federal prison term after pleading guilty to three armed bank robberies in Denton.
Zane BoydJuly 4, 20262 min read
Denton Man Sentenced to 78 Months for Bank Robberies
Jonathan Mark Fleming pleaded guilty to bank robbery and was sentenced to 78 months in federal prison for three armed robberies in Denton County.
Zane BoydJuly 4, 20262 min read
Texas DPS Names Alejandro Villegas as July 2026 Featured Fugitive
The Texas DPS has designated Alejandro Villegas as its Featured Fugitive for July 2026.
Zane BoydJuly 4, 20261 min read
Denton Man Arrested for Drug Trafficking in Grayson County
A convicted felon faces multiple drug-related charges in Grayson County.
Zane BoydJuly 3, 20261 min read
Man Arrested in Denton After Alleged Home Invasion and Carjacking
Arturo Lara was taken into custody in Denton on Thursday following an alleged home invasion, carjacking, and hours-long manhunt.
Zane BoydJuly 3, 20261 min read
Denton Police Seek Public Help Finding Missing 69-Year-Old Man
Authorities are asking for assistance locating a 69-year-old Denton resident who has been missing since Wednesday afternoon.
Zane BoydJuly 3, 20261 min read
Denton Police Hunt Man Who Avoided Warrant
Law enforcement in Denton is looking for a man who allegedly fled from officers attempting to execute an arrest warrant.
Zane BoydJuly 2, 20261 min read
Man Arrested in Denton After Alleged Home Invasion and Car Theft
Arturo Lara was taken into custody by police and federal agents in Denton on Thursday following an alleged home invasion and vehicle theft.
Zane BoydJuly 2, 20261 min read