CRIME & SAFETY
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...
Frisco planning commissioners recommend police headquarters replat
The Frisco Police Department's headquarters currently sits on two lots at the northwest corner of Parkwood Boulevard and Stonebrook Parkway. (Alex Reece/Community Impact) Frisco Planning and Zoning Commission members unanimously recommended City Council approve replatting the Frisco Police Department’s headquarters site during an April 23 meeting. The breakdown. The...
Plano woman shot ex-husband after finding him on the phone with 'illegal woman,' affidavit says
PLANO, Texas - An arrest affidavit obtained by FOX 4 revealed more details about a Plano shooting involving a woman and her ex-husband. Merridith Nunley, 38, is charged with the murder of her ex-husband, 55-year-old David Nunley. Plano police received a 911 call on Friday night from David Nunley saying,...
North Texas man among 16 non-violent drug offenders pardoned by President Joe Biden
DALLAS — A man from McKinney is one of 16 people, two in Texas, President Joe Biden granted clemency for non-violent drug offenses on Wednesday, clearing a decades-old federal drug case from his criminal record. Eleven people received pardons and five had their sentences commuted. According to White House...
Denton resident reports teenagers kicked in his door
A Denton resident reported that a group of teenagers he doesn’t know kicked in his door Monday, according to a police report. At about 5:10 p.m., Denton officers were dispatched to a burglary in progress call from the 3800 block of Stuart Road.
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.
Early morning fatal crash shuts down interstate, at least one dead, sheriff says
MARIETTA, Okla. (KXII) - UPDATE: According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Afshar Farzin, 74, of Plano ran his pickup into the back of a semi truck that was headed in the same direction. Farzin was pinned for about two hours, and he was pronounced dead at the scene of the...
Plano Police Seek Public’s Aid in Locating Missing Woman Heather Brown
The Plano Texas Police Department is turning to locals for help in locating Heather Brown, a 43-year-old woman reported missing from her home at the 3800 block of Pebblecreek Court since the early hours of April 22, the department has reached out through social media seeking any information the public can provide.
Trio arrested for ATM thefts in Plano
PLANO, Texas - Plano police captured three men who they said were responsible for several ATM thefts in the city. Marcel Bechet, Gabriel Diaz-Columna, and Cornelius Washington were arrested early Wednesday morning after officers spotted them trying to burglarize a bank ATM on Coit Road near the President George Bush Turnpike.
Denton police investigate robbery report at WinCo Foods Sunday
Denton police are investigating a robbery report at WinCo Foods after an employee said two thieves assaulted him Sunday afternoon, according to a police report. At about 12:34 p.m., Denton officers responded to a disturbance at the grocery store located at 2645 W. University Drive. An employee who works in loss prevention said two people were stealing items and being difficult.
Plano Detective Awarded 'Super Sleuth' for Role in Capturing 'Sorority Rapist' and Bringing Long-Awaited Justice to North Texas
The Collin County Criminal District Attorney's Office recently bestowed the Super Sleuth Award upon Plano Detective Bryeans in recognition of his meticulous investigation into the chilling 'Sorority Rapist' case, a heinous string of sexual assaults that terrorized North Texas. This award was presented at the Collin County Crime Victim’s Luncheon, according to a post by the Plano Texas Police Department.
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.
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