City of Denton Police Department

06/06/2026

Be weather aware, Denton!⛈️

Expecting a Severe Thunderstorm Warning shortly for the City, as the storms just west of us are producing a lot of rain and gusty winds. Radar indicated possibly quarter-sized hail. Time to get inside!
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06/06/2026

UPDATE 3:31 p.m. | Leah has been found safe and has been reunited with her family. Thank you for sharing our post!

MISSING JUVENILE | 13-year-old Leah was last seen at 3:35 a.m. this morning near the 1800 block of Teasley Lane. Leah is 5-5 and weighs approximately 130 pounds. She has black hair with blonde edges/tips styled with braids in the front and an afro in the back and was known to be wearing a gray hoodie.

Please call 911 if you see Leah!

06/06/2026

Despite a few nerves and jitters in the room, we were excited to welcome over 100 test takers from seven different states at this morning’s Civil Service Exam. We are grateful they are choosing to pursue a future in public safety and are cheering for all of them as they take the next steps in their journey. 👏

06/05/2026

TRAFFIC UPDATE 8:54 p.m. | The road has reopened. We are sad to report that there was a fatality involved in this crash.

TRAFFIC UPDATE 7:03 p.m. | The road is expected to remain shut down for the next two hours.

TRAFFIC ALERT 3:48 p.m. I Denton Police and Fire are responding to a single vehicle crash on the southbound side of Dallas Drive at the entry into southbound I35E. Traffic is being diverted to the service road. I35 is open, but southbound Dallas Drive will be closed for the next several hours.

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06/03/2026

06/03/2026

Reminder, y’all!🚨

Monthly outdoor warning siren test today at noon.
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06/02/2026

June is PTSD Awareness Month and is a reminder that healing doesn’t have to be done alone. Taking care of yourself isn’t just important, it’s essential. Whether it’s reaching out for support, taking a quiet moment to breathe, or simply acknowledging how far you’ve come, every step matters.🫶

You are never alone, Denton. Let’s stand together, spread awareness, and remind one another that it’s okay to ask for help.🩵

06/02/2026

8:10 A.M.— SHERMAN DRIVE HAS REOPENED
There will still be construction crews in the area working on gas and water lines, but Sherman and side streets are reopening now.
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06/02/2026

Come spend an evening with us! We are so grateful to the The 100 Club of Denton- Supporters of the Denton Police Dept. for their tireless support!💙

Click the link and we hope to see you there!

06/01/2026

Heads up, Denton!

6:45 A.M. UPDATE ON SHERMAN DR CLOSURE:
Contractors have about an hour left before re-opening Sherman Drive. We’ll let you know when open.

4:45 UPDATE ON SHERMAN DRIVE CLOSURE:
Atmos has the gas shut off to the affected area but will be working overnight to repair lines. This will mean Sherman Drive will still be closed overnight. They hope to be able to reopen Sherman around 7 tomorrow morning.

MAJOR CLOSURE:
Sherman Drive is closed from Linwood to Windsor plus side streets for 4” gas line hit at Sherman/Stuart. Expect this closure for most of the day. No evacuations being done at this time.
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