CRIME & SAFETY
Alleged drunk driver had spilled beer and handgun in car, police say
Officers found a handgun inside a 27-year-old man's vehicle, along with an open alcoholic drink, according to a Denton Police report. At about 2:15 a.m. Saturday, officers were patrolling the 100 block of Avenue A and stopped a vehicle.
Woman charged in drug overdose death of Kansas man
RILEY COUNTY, Kan. (KAKE) - A Texas woman has been arrested on a slew of drug charges. Dache Dijon Island Jones, 21, of Aubrey, Texas, was arrested Saturday evening. Jones was charged with distribution of a controlled substance resulting in fatality, distribution of opiate/opium/narcotic/stimulant/heroin dosage of less than 10 units, and the utilization of a communication facility in the commission of a felony drug violation. Jones' bond was set at $500,000.
Frisco house under construction catches fire, damages 3 neighboring homes
FRISCO, Texas - Fire crews in Frisco battled a massive blaze that spread to two homes and damaged others nearby. Frisco Fire tells FOX 4 the original call came in shortly after 4 p.m. Smoke from the fire on Memorial Drive could be seen for miles on Monday. A vacant...
Firefighters battle blaze at warehouse near Northlake airport
Denton County ESD No. 1 (formerly the Argyle Fire District) doused a structure fire Monday afternoon near Northwest Regional Airport in Northlake. Around 4 p.m., firefighters were called to a fire at a warehouse in the 11000 block of Airport Boulevard, across from the runway, according to an ESD spokesperson. Crews arrived and confirmed seeing fire through the roof, as well as heavy smoke.
Swift Action by Firefighters Quells Lantana Garage Blaze, No Injuries Reported
Flames erupted from a Lantana garage early yesterday morning, prompting an urgent response from local fire departments. According to the Denton County Emergency Services District #1, the blaze was reported at around 7:50 am in the 9000 Block of Blanco Drive. Neighbors had noticed smoke and flames billowing out from the garage, leading to the deployment of multiple fire crews.
Quick Response by Denton County Emergency Crews Averts Disaster in Bartonville Fire, Kittens Rescued
Lightning sparked a fire scare in Bartonville this morning, but thanks to quick-acting emergency crews, no one got burned—not even two lucky kittens. At approximately 8:52 am, Denton County Emergency Services District #1 responded to a 911 call reporting a fire at a home on Timberidge. The first responders found a light haze of smoke in the garage but, fortunately, no significant threats to the property or its human residents.
Firefighters contain Lantana house fire
Firefighters with the Denton County ESD No. 1 and Flower Mound Fire Department responded Monday morning to a house fire in Lantana. Crews were dispatched to a working structure fire in the 9000 block of Blanco around 7:45 a.m., according to an ESD spokesperson. The fire was contained to the garage. The cause is under investigation.
Meet Brook Rollins, Lewisville Chief of Police
Brook Rollins is the Lewisville Chief of Police. He was recently appointed to this position after wearing many hats throughout his law enforcement career. Rollins enjoys working with a good group of people and interacting with the community. In his spare time, you can find him practicing CrossFit with his wife.
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