Denton Police Department

🚨Here's the latest update on the upcoming winter weather event late week into the weekend. Potentially significant impacts to travel & infrastructure are possible. Plan ahead for travel impacts & power outages, and monitor forecasts in the coming days. #dfwwx #ctxwx

The Denton Police Department is requesting the public’s help in identifying the driver of a vehicle that fled after striking a pedestrian on W. University Drive, east of Ector Street. Read more: cityofdenton.com/CivicAlerts.as…

TRAFFIC ALERT | Northbound I-35W is currently closed at Oak Street due to flooding in the roadway. Traffic is being diverted to southbound I-35E. Please seek an alternate route on your morning commute! 🚨

SIREN ACTIVATION Winds 70 mph+ in downtown. Blues Feat cancelled. Hail and wind damage to the north. Please take shelter… @cityofdentontx @DENTONPD @DentonScanner

9/11 CEREMONY: DFD/DPD will have a brief wreath-laying ceremony in front of Central Fire Station at 0859 on Thursday morning. Open to the public. @cityofdentontx @DENTONPD

Due to a major crash at FM 2449 and Underwood Road, expect delays in the area. The intersection will be closed for at least two hours while officers investigate the crash. One person has been transported to a hospital. @DentonFireDept

The Denton Police Department has arrested a Krum man for Murder and an additional narcotics charge following an investigation into a fatal fentanyl overdose. Read more: loom.ly/YrGj_Tk

5-State Helicopters will be installing a rooftop HVAC unit at TWU ACT (Clocktower) building this Saturday morning 8a-12p. Oakland shut down for 1 block just N of 3rd St. Direct questions to office@5state.com or their number at 972-636-4009. @cityofdentontx @DENTONPD

The Denton Police Department has arrested a man on murder and tampering with evidence charges following an investigation into the death of his fiancée on Par Drive. Read more: loom.ly/ztUBuP4

TRAFFIC ALERT FOR I35W: DFD working an oil spill NB 35W between Vintage/FM2449 and the 35 split. HazMat crew on scene. Left lane is getting thru but traffic backing up quickly towards Crawford. @cityofdentontx @DENTONPD @DentonScanner @DFWscanner

A Denton man is facing four arson charges, including two first-degree felonies, following a joint @DentonFireDept and @DENTONPD investigation into the December deaths of an elderly couple. Read more: loom.ly/MlrTgbQ

ROAD CLOSURE ON MINGO ROAD Mingo Rd is currently closed under its intersection with Loop 288 due to flooding. Please be on the lookout for high water, there is no ETA for the roadway to reopen at this time.

Flash Flood Warning including Denton TX, Lewisville TX and Flower Mound TX until 2:00 PM CDT

⚠️ TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN! ⚠️ We are receiving reports of flooded streets across town due to the heavy rainfall. The southbound I-35 exit to University Drive is currently closed, but we urge you to use extreme caution wherever you are driving. @DentonFireDept

The Denton Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that left one man dead on Tuesday morning. Read more: loom.ly/4QhGK-k

NEWS RELEASE | The Denton Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying the driver of a vehicle that failed to stop after striking two pedestrians. Read more: loom.ly/d0d4lxs

FACT CHECK | A misleading social media post claims that a fatal stabbing occurred at the local shelter. We want to assure the community that this is false, and no such incident took place. As a reminder, please follow our page for the latest, verified information on incidents.

TRAFFIC ALERT | Due to a serious crash, northbound I-35W is currently closed north of FM 2449/Vintage Boulevard. All northbound traffic must exit at FM 2449/Vintage Boulevard. Please seek an alternate route!

TRAFFIC ALERT | Only one westbound lane of E. University is currently open near Mayhill Road due to a two-vehicle crash involving an 18-wheeler. One person has been transported to a hospital. Please seek an alternate route to allow first responders & tow personnel to safely work!

UPDATE 2:40 p.m. | Businesses, including Quest Diagnostics and Touchstone, are reopening. The gas line has been shut down, and repairs are underway. Atmos and DFD HazMat crews remain on scene.

GAS LEAK | Please avoid the area of Mayhill Hospital in the 2800 block of S. Mayhill Road due to a major gas leak. @DentonFireDept is on scene with evacuations in progress. Updates to follow.