Denton Police Department

The City of Denton’s top cop is now on the job. Doug Shoemaker was sworn in Monday afternoon and says he’s looking forward to engaging on a community level.

Doug Shoemaker, Chief of Police in Grand Junction, Colorado, has been selected to be the City of Denton’s next Chief of Police, the city announced in a press release Wednesday.

A 911 caller reported seeing a woman holding a possibly deceased male in a creek between Shady Oaks Drive and Spencer Road.

Denton police are revealing more information about the death of a seven-year-old boy.

Two Denton police officers were injured Thursday afternoon as they attempted to arrest a sex offender with outstanding warrants.

The Texas Rangers have been called in to investigate a shooting involving a Denton police officer during a hostage situation early Saturday morning.

The Texas Rangers have been called in to investigate a shooting involving a Denton police officer during a hostage situation early Saturday morning.

Denton Police Department investigators arrested 57-year-old Angela Downing for murder after her 3-year-old grandson died on Jan. 22.