Suspect sustains broken bones after drop from I-35E overpass, Denton police say
Denton police reported that a man sustained injuries after he dropped from an overpass at Interstate 35E and Fort Worth Drive on Wednesday.
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Explosion erupts as firefighters investigate apartment complex
Dramatic video captured the moment an explosion erupted inside the electrical room of a Tacoma, Washington, apartment complex as firefighters investigated reports of smoke....
American woman arrested at border with 57 pounds of meth
The woman, who was not named, was attempting to enter the United States from Mexico at the Paso del Norte point of entry when her vehicle was selected for a second inspection....
This weekend in Denton: Fireworks, Glizzy Fest and more on the calendar
The Fourth of July is this Saturday, and that's what's going on around Denton this weekend, especially with this year marking the 250th birthday of the United States....
One man dead following overnight shootout near Deep Ellum
One man is dead following an overnight argument that escalated into a shootout near the Deep Ellum entertainment district, Dallas police said Thursday....
One man wounded in overnight shooting at grocery store near Dallas Love Field
Police are investigating an overnight shooting at a grocery store near Dallas Love Field Airport that left one man wounded, authorities said Thursday.
Dallas officer arrested in prostitution case
A Dallas police officer is facing a solicitation of prostitution charge. Sr. Cpl. Zachary Helm was arrested Monday and is now on administrative leave.
Can you shoot off fireworks at home? Almost all Denton County cities say no
Fireworks are a hallmark of the Fourth of July, but almost all Denton County cities prohibit residents from shooting off fireworks.
25-year-old arrested on suspicion of masturbating in Denton apartment parking lot
A 25-year-old man turned himself in at the Denton Police Department Tuesday after he allegedly masturbated outside an apartment last month.
Bus driver in fatal Virginia I-95 crash pleads not guilty to manslaughter
The driver of a motorcoach that plowed into a construction traffic backup on Interstate 95 in May, killing five people, has pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of involuntary manslaughter....
‘Save the fireworks’: Denton Kiwanis races to raise $10K before July 4
Denton Noon Kiwanis Club is trying to raise $10,000 after the city of Denton cut nearly $50,000 in sponsorship funding for this year’s annual fireworks show, which helps support the nonprofit Children’s Clinic....
Mesquite fire destroys apartment building, displacing 15 residents
A massive afternoon fire at the Westover on 80 in Mesquite destroyed nine apartment units and displaced 15 people, though no injuries were reported.
Texas sends help to Colorado as deadly wildfires rage
As deadly wildfires rage in Colorado, Texas is sending help.
Driver arrested, indicted in Pilot Point crash that killed two bicyclists
Pilot Point police arrested a Celina man Monday on felony charges related to a crash that killed two bicyclists in December.
Firefighters save newborn after emergency birth in flood control tunnel
Las Vegas firefighters helped save a newborn after responding to reports of a woman in labor inside a flood control tunnel.
DPD eases dress code: Baseball caps, nose studs, and hand tattoos allowed while on duty
The Dallas Police Department has relaxed its strict policy on officer appearance, immediately authorizing personnel to wear baseball caps, sport visible hand and finger tattoos, and wear specific nose studs while on duty....
World Cup 2026: 4 arrests made at Norway-Ivory Coast match in Arlington
Four people were arrested in Arlington during Norway's win over the Ivory Coast on Tuesday.
Arrest affidavit reveals details after Dallas police officer busted in undercover prostitution sting
A longtime Dallas Police Department officer has been placed on administrative leave following his arrest Monday afternoon during an undercover prostitution suppression operation, authorities confirmed....
Ninth Prairieland defendant sentenced to 50 years in prison; six who pleaded guilty get 2-15 years
The ninth person convicted in federal court in March for the nonfatal shooting of a police officer outside a North Texas ICE facility was sentenced to 50 years in prison Wednesday....
Prison bus flips during crash east of Waco
A Texas Department of Criminal Justice prison bus overturned during a crash just east of Waco.
Three-alarm fire draws massive response to Killough High School in Lewisville
A three-alarm fire broke out on the roof of Killough High School late Tuesday night, drawing a massive response from local firefighters who worked into the early morning hours to contain the blaze....
Three-alarm fire heavily damages Uptown Dallas Pilates studio early Wednesday morning
A three-alarm fire severely damaged a Pilates studio operating out of a historic Victorian-style building in the Uptown neighborhood early Wednesday morning, according to Dallas Fire-Rescue officials....
Suspected drunk driver hit victim twice
A suspected drunk driver hit an Irving man twice during a fatal accident earlier in June. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more.
Dallas Police officer arrested for soliciting prostitution
A longtime Dallas Police officer was arrested this week on a prostitution solicitation charge.
Three of Texas' 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders arrested in Houston, Plano, and Hidalgo
Three fugitives on the Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders list are back in custody following a series of multi-agency arrests across the state.
Denton blotter mapped: Police reports from June 22-28, 2026
The Denton Police Department arrested 78 individuals and responded to 2,704 service and officer-initiated calls from June 22-28, 2026.
Fort Worth motel could be torn down for violations
A motel in Fort Worth with a history of compliance violations and police activity could soon be demolished if the owner doesn't make changes. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has an update on the city's NET Force pilot program to crack down on nuisance properties....
Fort Worth could soon demolish crime-ridden motel
The Fort Worth NET Force pilot program is cracking down on crime-ridden nuisance properties, resulting in hundreds of code compliance fixes and the potential demolition of the troubled Eco Motel on East Lancaster Avenue....
Denton police: No signs of foul play in death of man found in tent behind Loop 288 business
Denton detectives report there were no signs of foul play in a man’s death behind a Dollar General off Loop 288 on Monday.
Tarrant County deputies investigating deadly Tuesday morning SUV crash
Tarrant County sheriff's deputies are investigating a single-vehicle crash that left a woman dead Tuesday morning after her SUV veered off the road and struck a tree....
Irving man arrested after hitting motorized scooter rider twice in deadly hit-and-run
A man faces multiple felony charges, including intoxication manslaughter, after authorities say he struck a motorized scooter operator twice in a hit-and-run crash and left him to die....
Man wins $50K lawsuit after protesting, trolling national guard with Darth Vader theme song
The District of Columbia has agreed to a $50,000 settlement to resolve a lawsuit from a man who claimed police detained him for playing Darth Vader's theme song while following an Ohio National Guard patrol....
Fort Worth neighbor shoots, kills man armed with machete
Police said a Fort Worth man shot a machete-wielding individual in a local neighborhood. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more.
Desert Kids Dental Shares Guidance for Parents When a Child Accidentally Swallows a Baby Tooth
"According to Desert Kids Dental, swallowing a baby tooth is usually not dangerous. Baby teeth are small, smooth, and generally pass through the digestive system without causing harm. However, parents are encouraged to stay calm, observe their child closely, and…...
New Georgia Personal Injury Laws Make Legal Guidance More Important Than Ever for Accident Victims
Zdrilich Injury Law Helps Georgia Residents Understand How Recent Legal Changes May Affect Injury Claims
Dallas begins cleanup at Trinity River dump site
The city of Dallas has started a massive cleanup of an illegal dumpsite along the Trinity River after police arrested a man for running a dumping scheme on the property he allegedly stole with a forged deed....
Atlanta Law Firm Urges Drivers to Understand Their Rights Following Drunk Driving Accidents
Rising Impaired Driving Concerns Highlight the Importance of Protecting Injury Victims Across Metro Atlanta
Denton blotter: 15-year-old injured in hit-and-run crash near Lowe’s
A 15-year-old reported to Denton police that a driver struck him as he crossed a Lowe’s driveway and drove off without stopping.
Dallas begins cleanup at Trinity River illegal dump site
The city of Dallas has started a massive cleanup of an illegal dumpsite along the Trinity River after police arrested a man for running a dumping scheme on the property he allegedly stole with a forged deed....
Denton police arrest suspect in shooting that grazed woman in vehicle last week
Denton detectives charged a 21-year-old man Friday in connection with shooting a bullet that grazed a woman in a parking lot, according to police reports....
Fort Worth prepares for Fourth of July fireworks celebration
Fort Worth's Fourth at Panther Island Pavilion gears up for a massive July 4th fireworks show and festival, with organizers expecting record crowds in North Texas for the nation's 250th anniversary....
Bullet whizzes past Denton officer; suspect arrested for allegedly firing shots at traffic
A Denton officer reported a bullet flew by his head after a stranded motorist’s friend allegedly fired a gun at passing vehicles Saturday.
Bullet whizzes past officer; suspect arrested for allegedly firing shots at traffic
A Denton officer reported that a bullet flew by his head after a stranded motorist’s friend allegedly fired a gun at passing vehicles Saturday.
Denton PD: Witnesses report hearing gunshots, seeing shooter at apartments Friday
Denton police are investigating reports of gunshots at an apartment complex on Friday afternoon. No one was injured but there were multiple witnesses, according to a police report....
Denton officers help locate capital murder suspect in Corinth after mistaken release from prison
Denton police on Friday helped arrest a Beaumont man charged with capital murder who was mistakenly released from prison in Jefferson County.
Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas; strict transport ban issued
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 27, prompting Texas authorities to issue a fresh round of emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's expansion in West Texa...
Fort Worth neighbor kills machete-wielding man who was attacking woman
A neighbor fatally shot a man wielding a machete who was allegedly arguing with a woman and dragging her down a Fort Worth street. Police say no arrests have been made....
Texas fire chief killed while directing traffic at Mabank rodeo
A Texas fire official is dead after he was hit by a truck while directing traffic after a rodeo. It happened in Mabank, about an hour southeast of Dallas....
North Texas faces intense summer heat and Saharan dust ahead of the Fourth of July
While heat alerts grip more than 20 states from the Plains through the Midwest and Great Lakes, North Texas is carving out its own distinct brand of summer swelter this week....
Mabank Fire Chief killed while directing traffic at a Texas rodeo
Mabank Fire Chief and peace officer Charlie Woodard was struck and killed by a vehicle while directing traffic outside a local rodeo on Saturday night, sparking an investigation into the fatal incident....
3 firefighters die fighting Snyder Fire near Colorado-Utah border
The fast-moving flames of a wildfire burning near the Colorado-Utah border claimed the lives of three firefighters and injured two others who had huddled inside emergency shelters to escape the blaze....
One dead, another in critical condition following Dallas double shooting
One man was killed and another was left in critical condition following a shooting Saturday afternoon in the Cedar Crest area of Dallas, police said.
Teenager drowns in Lake Jacksonville while attempting to rescue 5-year-old child
A 15-year-old boy drowned Saturday afternoon in Lake Jacksonville after trying to rescue a 5-year-old child who had drifted into deep water, police said....