CRIME & SAFETY
McKinney police injure gunman threatening suicide
McKinney police shot and injured a man who they said fired at officers Tuesday. Officers were told he had threatened to kill his wife and that he wanted officers to kill him. FOX 4's Paige Ellenberger has the latest.
Suicidal man who threatened to kill his wife shot by officers, McKinney police say
MCKINNEY, Texas - McKinney police say they shot and injured a gunman during a shootout at an apartment complex. They say before officers confronted him, he had already fired his gun, threatened to kill his wife and was suicidal. It started Tuesday afternoon as a concerned call from a family...
Death of woman found in shed at Denton home ruled a homicide
A medical examiner ruled Thursday that the death of a woman whose body was found in the shed of a Denton home in January was a homicide. Denton police detectives continue to investigate the circumstances around her death. Detectives had not made any arrests as of Thursday afternoon.
Man pleads guilty in 2020 shooting death of Tioga man
TIOGA, Texas (KXII) - A guilty plea was made Wednesday morning in the shooting death of a Tioga man four years ago. According to court records, John Crockett III, 35, plead guilty to manslaughter and was sentenced to five years in state prison. The shooting happened at a home on...
Man arrested on robbery charge allegedly used a woman’s necklace to impede her breath
A 53-year-old man was charged with robbery and assault after he allegedly twisted a woman’s necklace to impede her breathing and then stole it from her, according to a police report. The original incident occurred on Feb. 29 at a gas station in the 3000 block of East University...
One 13-year-old arrested after Denton teens make accusations about pointing guns
A 13-year-old Denton boy was arrested Monday after a group of teenagers accused each other of pointing guns, both fake and real, at each other, according to a police report. At about 8:17 p.m., Denton police responded to a disturbance call in the 300 block of Willow Stone Street.
Report: Vehicle strikes blind pedestrian at Denton apartments, drives off
A man reported Wednesday that a vehicle struck him while he was walking around his apartment complex, rolled over his ankle and took off, according to a Denton police report. The report states that the pedestrian is hard of hearing and legally blind.
Intoxicated driver points gun at another driver on I-35E in Denton, police report states
A 28-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly pulled a gun on someone as he was driving while intoxicated, according to a police report. At about 9:03 p.m. Tuesday, Denton police responded to a reckless driver report near Interstate 35E and McCormick Street.
Two dogs dumped from moving vehicle on I-35, caller tells Denton police
A woman reported Monday that she saw two men dump dogs from a moving vehicle on Interstate 35, according to a police report. At about 2:20 p.m., a Denton officer took an animal cruelty report from a woman over the phone.
Semitruck worth over $150K reported stolen from Denton movie theater
A truck driver reported that his semi, along with thousands of dollars worth of his personal property, might have been stolen from a Denton movie theater parking lot, according to a police report. At about 3:13 p.m., a Denton officer responded to a motor vehicle theft in the 2800 block...
Police can withhold 911 audio from ‘swatting’ at Ken Paxton’s house, AG’s office rules
Someone called McKinney police on New Year’s Day and made a false report about a crime taking place at Attorney General Ken Paxton’s home to elicit a police response, authorities said.
Plano Police Department reports incidents of assault, motor vehicle theft and burglary between March 18 and March 24
The Plano Police Department reported incidents of assault, motor vehicle theft and burglary between March 18 and March 24, according to communitycrimemap.com. An assault incident was reported for 7:50 p.m. March 21 in the 5000 block of K Ave.
Dallas Parkway Reopens in Plano After Police Investigation Clears Traffic Snarl
Plano commuters breathed a sigh of relief this morning as the Plano Police Department gave the all-clear for the previously shut down section of the Dallas Parkway. Traffic had been snarled since early Monday morning due to a meticulous investigation in the 3300 block near the Dallas North Tollway. The...
Ryan Jones Promoted to Lead Detention Officer at Plano City Jail Amid Praises for Dedication and Service
There's a new face at the helm of the Plano City Jail's detention officers. Ryan Jones, whose career started behind bars at the Missouri State Prison, is stepping up as the Lead Detention Officer. This promotion, announced on March 25, is Jones's latest stride in a law enforcement journey that began three years prior in Missouri, before planting roots in Plano in 2022. The Plano Texas Police Department has the local community buzzing with congratulations.
Marco Salcedo Promoted to Detention Supervisor After Distinguished Service with Plano Police
The Plano City Jail has a new face climbing its ranks. Detention Supervisor Marco Salcedo was bumped up the ladder on March 25, marking yet another step in his already decorated 13-year career with the City of Plano. A native of Leon, Mexico, Salcedo relocated to Dallas in 1993 and since then, has laid down roots deep into the Texan soil, as per an announcement shared by the Plano Texas Police Department.
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