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Highland Village Police Blotter
The following is a summary of recent incident reports made to the Highland Village Police Department as compiled by the staff of The CTG:. On Feb. 21 at 1 a.m., an officer saw a vehicle driving on the field at Victoria Park, causing extensive damage to the grass. The officer tried to initiate a traffic stop, but the driver accelerated, spinning out on the roadway, then tried to flee the scene. Police eventually made contact with the driver, who was taken into custody and charged with evading arrest, resisting arrest and criminal mischief for the damage at the park.
Denton police arrest drive-by shooting suspect in October incident
Denton police arrested a 19-year-old man Tuesday in connection with a drive-by shooting that damaged vehicles parked outside a residence, according to a police report. On Oct. 22, Denton officers were dispatched to a shots-heard call near East Sherman Drive and East Windsor Drive.
Thousands of Denton ISD students will get free breakfast and lunch, once federal funding is approved
Denton school board members voted unanimously Tuesday to apply for a federal program that will cover costs for breakfast and lunch for all students at 10 of its campuses for four years. Two of the schools are preschools. The remaining campuses are elementary schools. The Community Eligibility Provision recently made...
Missing Plano woman last seen nearly a week ago, police say
PLANO, Texas — A Plano woman was reported missing by her husband after he said she didn't return home last week, according to the Plano Police Department. On April 19, Kylie Doyle drove her black Hyundai Elantra to Lebanon Trail High School in Frisco and was seen leaving the school around 11:40 a.m., police said.
Missing 10-Year-Old Boy Found Safe in Denton, Community and Police Efforts Applauded
A sigh of relief swept through the community of Denton, Texas, as the missing 10-year-old boy known as DJ was found safe after an hours-long search that sparked widespread concern. The young boy had vanished from near his home located at Withers Street and Bell Avenue, leading to an urgent call for help from the Denton Police Department.
Investigation into mysterious disappearance of Frisco teacher's aide continues
Plano police are investigating the mysterious disappearance of a beloved teacher's aide who works at a school in Frisco. It has been almost one week since anyone has seen or heard from 43-year-old Kylie Doyle. The Plano resident is a special education aide at Lebanon Trail High School in Frisco, according to the Frisco ISD.
“A Beautiful person”: Sister of murder victim in Sherman remembers her brother
SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) - On April 14, 38-year-old Charles Davis, or ‘Boogs’, of Celina was allegedly shot and killed by 40-year-old Rameon Jordan behind the Sherman Inn near Texoma Parkway. Jordan is now being held in the Grayson County Jail for murder on a $1 million bond. As...
Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on Habitat Village in Denton
Habitat for Humanity of Denton County celebrated a significant milestone on Friday with the groundbreaking ceremony for the historic Habitat Village project, a future 35-home community in southeast Denton, according to a news release from the organization. The event was held at Gohlke Pools, 1115 Duncan St., across the street...
Reba McEntire Will Host the ACM Awards in Frisco
DALLAS (KDAF) — Reba McEntire will host the Academy of Country Music Awards in Frisco on May 16, marking her 17th time hosting the award ceremony, the most of any artist. The hosting gig will also include a special performance by McEntire featuring new music. “Country Music’s Party of...
Denton restaurant worker reports customer threatened him with armed robbery
An employee at a Denton restaurant reported Monday that a customer threatened to bring in a gun and rob the business, according to a police report. At about 9:11 p.m., Denton officers responded to a disturbance call in the 2900 block of West University Drive.
New ‘soft’ interview room at Denton police station designed to set crime victims at ease
Correction This story was updated to clarify details and victims of the crimes committed by Reginald Kimbro. When victims of violent crimes across the nation enter a police station for an interview, they can probably expect to find themselves in the same barren room that suspects do. Just a table...
Safely dispose of medications Saturday for National Drug Take Back Day
Residents in southern Denton County — and around the country — can safely dispose of their unused prescription drugs this weekend with the help of local police departments. This Saturday, April 27, is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, a nationwide effort by the DEA to provide a...
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