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Denton PD: Intoxicated 16-year-old had illegal pistol in backpack
Denton police detained an intoxicated 16-year-old boy who had a fully automatic pistol in his backpack Tuesday, according to a police report. At about 10:30 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle at North Elm and West Parkway streets. The report states that radar detected the vehicle traveling 45 mph in a 25 mph zone.
Off-duty Fort Worth officer who shot man during hit-and-run incident has been identified, placed on restricted duty
FORT WORTH, Texas — An off-duty Fort Worth police officer who shot a man multiple times after an alleged hit-and-run attempt has been identified as Officer William Martin, the department confirmed to WFAA. In the wake of that incident, Martin was placed on restricted duty as of Thursday, the...
Denton man killed in motorcycle accident, police say
DENTON, Texas — The Denton Police Department is investigating the death of a 24-year-old man who died after crashing into another vehicle while on his motorcycle. Police were called about the accident at about 6:22 p.m. Monday on East University Drive near North Ruddell Street. The victim, Isaac Santiago...
Man arrested on suspicion of firing rifle near Denton Square
Denton police arrested a 47-year-old man who allegedly fired a gunshot outside a business north of the Square on Sunday. At about 3:57 a.m., officers were dispatched to a call about a person with a gun in the 100 block of West McKinney Street.
Denton motorcyclist killed in accident on East University Drive
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash at East University Drive and Glenwood Lane on Monday night. Officers and medics were dispatched to a crash with injuries at about 6:22 p.m. While they were en route, a citizen performed life-saving measures on the motorcyclist.
Denton police investigating gunshots Sunday on I.O.O.F. Street
Denton police are investigating reports of gunshots on I.O.O.F. Street on Sunday evening, according to a police report. At about 7 p.m., a caller reported that she heard multiple gunshots followed by a scream. The caller believe the gunshots might have occurred on Bernard Street.
Woman killed by gunshot wound in Lake Dallas; two men detained
The Lake Dallas Police Department said a woman is dead due to a gunshot wound Saturday, according to a news release. At about 11:06 p.m. Saturday, police received a call regarding an unconscious woman in the 100 block of Adolphus Avenue in Lake Dallas.