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Driver is ejected from vehicle, dies on I-35E in Lewisville
A man died Sunday evening on I-35E in Lewisville after he was ejected from his vehicle in a crash. Police responded to reports of a major car accident in the northbound lanes of I-35E in south Lewisville just after 5:30 p.m., according to a Lewisville Police Department spokesman. Witnesses told investigators they saw a vehicle swerving and weaving in its lane when it drifted into some yellow water-filled barrels without ever hitting the brakes.
Intoxicated man arrested for allegedly exposing self outside Denton business
Denton officers arrested a 46-year-old man for allegedly exposing himself in front of a business on Sunday, according to a police report. At about 6:02 p.m., officers responded to a call from the 1400 block of South Loop 288.
Over 60 vehicle break-ins at Denton apartments, houses Friday
Denton police received more than 60 vehicle break-in reports at Denton apartment complexes and houses on Friday, according to police reports. The reports state that several vehicles had their windows damaged overnight and had been rummaged through.
Fort Worth man arrested in fentanyl death of UNT student
Denton police arrested a Fort Worth man on Monday in relation to a 19-year-old’s fentanyl toxicity death last August, according to a police report. Skylar Brown, 23, is charged with manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance causing death.
Support shown for North Texas firefighter who lost home in blaze
FRISCO – He's used to fighting fires. But now, a Frisco firefighter is on the other side after a fire devastated his house.Jeremy Brewer was at work at Frisco Fire Station 9 last Friday when he got the call that his colleagues say is a firefighter's worst nightmare. His own house was on fire.His wife and two young girls – one an infant – were inside. While they all escaped unharmed, the house – which is not in Frisco – was left unlivable and most of their belongings unsalvageable. Assistant Fire Chief Jake Leeper said it marked the first time that he's...
Second man arrested in connection with fatal fentanyl poisoning in North Richland Hills, Texas
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas — A second man has been charged in relation to a fatal fentanyl poisoning that occurred in January 2024. The North Richland Hills Special Investigations Unit initiated the investigation following the passing of new legislation in September 2023, which states that an individual commits murder if they knowingly manufacture or deliver fentanyl, resulting in a death.
Q&A: Get to know David Coulon, Flower Mound's new police chief
Flower Mound's new police chief, David Coulon, stands next to Flower Mound Police Department vehicles. He began at the department on May 1. (Don Munsch/Community Impact) David Coulon said he wants residents to know he is approachable, and he loves playing pickleball with friends in Flower Mound. He began his...
Flower Mound to Host Junior Police Academy for 7th, 8th Graders
The Flower Mound Police Department will host its Junior Police Academy (JPA) this summer for students entering seventh and eighth grade in the fall. The academy will feature two sessions, running from June 24-28 and July 8-12, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. each day. Students will have the opportunity to learn about various police units, including K-9, Investigative Services, Traffic, SWAT, Marine Safety, Bike team, and Drone unit. Participants will interact with officers and gain hands-on experience with equipment used in daily operations.
Bedford Police Chief Jeff Williams to Join Roanoke Department, Deputy Chief to Serve as Interim Leader
The law enforcement landscape in Bedford is set for a change as Police Chief Jeff Williams steps down to take up an assistant chief role in the neighboring City of Roanoke, Texas. After a tenure that spanned over three years, Williams will be hanging up his Bedford badge for the last time on June 14, as announced by the Bedford Texas Police Department.
Fatal Hit-and-Run on Airport Freeway in North Richland Hills Sparks Police Investigation
A tragic hit-and-run incident claimed the life of a pedestrian on the Airport Freeway in North Richland Hills, Texas, last Friday night. According to authorities, the North Richland Hills Communication Center received an emergency call at approximately 8:47 PM reporting that a vehicle had struck a pedestrian in the 8600 block of eastbound Airport Freeway and then fled the scene without stopping to render aid or await authorities, according to the North Richland Hills Police Department.
Carrollton Police Department responds to multiple motor vehicle thefts and other incidents between May 13-19
The Carrollton Police Department responded to multiple motor vehicle thefts and other incidents between May 13-19, according to communitycrimemap.com data as of May 20. The police department responded to three thefts of property of over $2,500:
Click It or Ticket: Texas Law Enforcement Enforces Seat Belt Use with Statewide Campaign
The annual Click It or Ticket campaign is back, and law enforcement officers across Texas are ready to write you up if you're caught without a seat belt. Set to run from May 20 through June 2, the Euless Police Department, together with other state law enforcement agencies, are ramping up their efforts to ensure that vehicle occupants comply with seat belt laws.
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