Bryan Preston Gibbins, an officer with the Lewisville Police Department until last year, was booked into the Denton County Jail on Wednesday o… Read more
Tuesday in Denton County Commissioners Court, Sheriff Tracy Murphree offered a resolution that declared the county’s support for the U.S. Cons… Read more
Some died to suicide. Others, from long-standing health issues. Families have challenged some of the deaths, arguing whether jail staff cared for their loved ones. Read more
Sheriff Tracy Murphree is crafting a resolution that would declare Denton County a “Second Amendment sanctuary,” he said Wednesday. Read more
Two people charged in separate cases of killing relatives this year were indicted on murder charges Thursday by a Denton County grand jury. Read more
Eighteen police recruits graduate Wednesday afternoon at Denton Bible Church. Several agencies in North Texas gained new officers after the ce… Read more
A man was arrested and charged with murder in the death of 20-year-old Jade Harris, whose stabbed body was found on the bank of a rural Denton… Read more
Denton County prosecutors tightened the grip on a manslaughter case this week when a grand jury indicted Garrett Wilhelm again for manslaughte… Read more
CASA of Denton County received a show of support from the Denton County Sheriff’s Office this week with a $25,000 donation from seizure funds … Read more
The Denton County sheriff’s deputy who killed Kristopher Adams during a warrant arrest near Sanger on Sept. 16 shot Adams in the middle of his… Read more
When a sheriff’s deputy fatally shot Kris Adams last month, Kamren Adams had to break the news to their 9-year-old daughter and 11-year-old so… Read more
When Daniel Greco was first questioned three years ago for the murder of Anjanette Harris and her unborn child, Greco told investigators that … Read more
Denton County Sheriff Tracy Murphree took questions Thursday about the Monday night shooting near Sanger, where one of his deputies shot and k… Read more
Jurors in the capital murder case against Daniel Greco left court Friday afternoon and had yet to hear testimony from Texas Ranger Clair Barne… Read more
People trying to reach those incarcerated inside the Denton County Jail were met with disruptions this week as the jail began its switch to a … Read more
Denton County will pay $8.1 million to a San Antonio-based company to construct a kitchen and laundry facilities for the Denton County Jail. Read more
The Denton County Sheriff’s Office is still inviting people to apply for its fall 2019 citizens academy that begins on Sept. 9. Read more
Denton County commissioners this week gave their sheriff more to work with when it comes to handling sensitive crimes against children. Read more
Denton County Jail leaders are grappling with an “extreme” shortage of detention officers. Read more
A mother is suing Denton County for what a lawsuit calls the wrongful death of her son, Stephen McCormack, who died in 2017 while in the custo… Read more
Denton police seized several ounces of methamphetamine and a small amount of marijuana from a residence near Texas Woman’s University on Thurs… Read more
The Dallas company that ushered in an era of Denton County Jail inmates being unable to see their visitors in person could soon lose some of i… Read more
A 24-year-old man allegedly stole a pack of cigarettes from the unlocked car of a Domino’s Pizza manager shortly after the manager interviewed… Read more
One of Denton County Sheriff Tracy Murphree’s deputies getting arrested on a charge of online solicitation of minors for sex is what prompted … Read more
Van Dyke, the Denton and former Proud Boys attorney who has been ensnared in legal trouble this winter, is facing a trial over a falsifying a police report charge in which picked up an additional charge for allegedly attempted to convince a witness not to testify in court. Read more
This story has been corrected to reflect that James McGibney is an entrepreneur, not an attorney. As well, Tom Retzlaff of Arizona was dismiss… Read more
Dec. 14 wasn’t a particularly strange night for pet owners Joi and Aaron Bouchard: Their dogs had escaped from the backyard in Justin. Read more
Two teenage brothers were killed when their sport utility vehicle crashed into Hickory Creek, officials said Wednesday. Read more
When Tracy Murphree, the Denton County sheriff, convened a news conference in September to announce that his office was searching for a man se… Read more
Denton County Sheriff’s Office leaders on Tuesday gave six of their deputies awards for aiding the rescue of two county jail inmates and three… Read more
Denton County officials spent millions of dollars on Tuesday for roadway projects in the southwestern portion of the county. Read more
“I never knew somebody could be that sweet." Read more
This underscores that authorities in Denton County are working to answer questions surrounding the teen’s death, which has captured the Denton community’s attention. Read more
The Denton County Sheriff’s Office will donate $25,000 of its federal funds to the Children’s Advocacy Center for Denton County, officials sai… Read more
A man was found dead at a gas well site near Ponder on Wednesday morning. Read more
Jason Lee Van Dyke, the Cross Roads attorney who earlier this year filed a $100 million lawsuit claiming he lost work because a man claimed Va… Read more
Denton County Sheriff Tracy Murphree announced at a press conference Wednesday that authorities obtained a warrant for the arrest of a man acc… Read more
Michael Chadwick Fry, the man arrested after allegedly ramming a pickup into the KDFW-TV (Channel 4) building in downtown Dallas on Wednesday … Read more
Rescuers on Tuesday recovered the body of 24-year-old Derrick Applon, who went missing in Lewisville Lake on Sunday afternoon when the persona… Read more
Authorities searched for the man's body for almost six hours Sunday afternoon; the search resumed Monday morning. Read more
The following people were indicted by a Denton County grand jury on Thursday at the Denton County Courts Building. Listed are those indicted, … Read more
The conversation from county officials about inmate visitation continues to center around the cost to Denton County. That showed on Tuesday, w… Read more
Denton County Jail officials said Monday that they need to hire more than 30 detention officers. So from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, … Read more
Recruiting lifesavers: Sheriff’s office signs up potential bone marrow donors for 10-year-old's sake
Hallie Barnard stays busy, even at just 10 years old. Read more
Ten people were arrested earlier this week and charged with online solicitation of a minor after local authorities busted the suspects for att… Read more
Weston Jordan, a former patrol sergeant with the Denton County Sheriff’s Office, was indicted June 28 on a charge of online solicitation of a … Read more
It’s been more than two years since Daniel Greco was accused of strangling and stabbing a 40-year-old pregnant woman in Little Elm before dump… Read more
Van Maples, left, and Connie Baker, right, of the Denton Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge No. 82 present Denton County Sheriff Tracy Mur… Read more
On Feb. 27, more than 250 social media users flocked to a post from the Denton County Sheriff’s Office Twitter page. Read more
Finally. I now have a chance to finish The Autobiography of Gucci Mane, after being gifted an advance-proof copy of it from a friend about 10 … Read more
Teens and young adults who want to learn the ins and outs of Denton County law enforcement have a chance to join the new Denton County Sheriff… Read more
Denton County Sheriff Tracy Murphree reiterated his support for arming teachers and placing metal detectors at schools at an event honoring law enforcement officials Tuesday. Read more
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