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CBS News
3 days ago
- General
- CBS News
Denton man charged with murder in fiancée's death after initial evidence tampering allegation, police say
A Denton man initially accused of tampering with evidence in his fiancée's death has now been charged with murder, police said Monday. William Joseph Oddo III, 52, is being held in the City of Denton Jail. His bond has not yet been set, according to the Denton Police Department. William Joseph Oddo III, 52, faces charges in connection with the death of LaVera Wardell, 39, who was found dead May 19 inside a Denton apartment. Denton Police Department Oddo faces charges in connection with the death of LaVera Wardell, 39, who was found dead May 19 inside the apartment the couple shared in the 5200 block of Par Drive, authorities said. In a news release, Denton police said detectives discovered evidence that Oddo had purchased and used cleaning supplies to "tamper with the crime scene." Police said Oddo was arrested Monday at a motel in Mount Pleasant on a felony warrant for tampering with or fabricating physical evidence. After interviewing him, detectives filed an additional charge of murder. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office has not yet determined the official cause or manner of Wardell's death. Denton police said the Mount Pleasant Police Department and the U.S. Marshals Joint East Texas Fugitive Task Force assisted in Oddo's arrest. The case remains under investigation.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Yahoo
What is a Silver Alert? Texas police looking for missing older adult last seen in Denton
Have you seen Karen Taube? Texas has issued a Silver Alert for Taube, 76, last seen in Denton at 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 13. Taube is a white female with brown hair and blue eyes, weighing 140 pounds and standing at 5'8". The vehicle associated with her is a 2018 white Ford F-150, with Michigan license plate DXZ9489. Taube was last seen at 2125 Brinker Road in Denton. If you see Taube or have information on her whereabouts, the Denton Police Department urges you to contact them at (940) 349-7970. In 2007 Texas created the Silver Alert system, which is similar to the AMBER Alert system but is used for older adults age 65 or older with "a documented mental condition." This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Texas Silver Alert: Police look for woman, 76, missing from Denton
Yahoo
13-04-2025
- Yahoo
Denton Police search for suspect after hit-and-run with 2 pedestrians
The Brief Denton Police are searching for a driver who didn't stop after hitting two pedestrians on Saturday morning. It happened just after 2 a.m. in the 2300 block of Carril Al Lago Dr., a residential street near N. Bonnie Brae St. and W. University Dr. The vehicle is described as a dark 2014-2015 Kia Optima with a missing or damaged front grill. DENTON, Texas - The Denton Police Department is hoping the public can help identify the driver of a vehicle who didn't stop after striking two pedestrians early Saturday morning. What we know Police say it happened just after 2 a.m. in the 2300 block of Carril Al Lago Drive, a residential street near N. Bonnie Brae Street and W. University Drive. Witnesses told police that a dark-colored sedan crashed into the two female pedestrians and did not stop. The vehicle was last seen driving north on N. Bonnie Brae Street. Both pedestrians were taken to a hospital. One woman has life-threatening injuries while the second woman's injuries were minor. Traffic investigators have tentatively identified the suspect vehicle as a dark 2014-2015 Kia Optima. The vehicle has a missing or damaged front grill and likely has headlight damage. What we don't know The identities of the pedestrians have not been released. What you can do The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about the suspect vehicle should email or call 940-349-8181 and ask to speak with a Traffic Unit officer. The Source Information in this article is from the Denton Police Department.
CBS News
12-04-2025
- CBS News
Denton police seek driver in hit-and-run that seriously injured pedestrian
Authorities in Denton are seeking to identify a driver who allegedly fled the scene after striking two pedestrians, seriously injuring one, early Saturday morning. The hit-and-run accident occurred just after 2 a.m. in the 2300 block of Carril Al Lago Drive, near N. Bonnie Brae Street and W. University Drive. According to the Denton Police Department, witnesses said the motorist was in a dark-colored sedan when they struck two female pedestrians and failed to stop. The vehicle was last seen driving north on N. Bonnie Brae Street, police said in a news release. The two women were taken to a hospital. One of the women sustained life-threatening injuries, while the other's injuries were minor, police said. The suspect's vehicle, tentatively identified as a 2014-15 Kia Optima, is believed to have a missing or damaged front grill and likely has headlight damage, according to police. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about the hit-and-run accident can email or call (940) 349-8181 and ask to speak with a Traffic Unit officer.
CBS News
02-04-2025
- Automotive
- CBS News
Nine taken to hospital, two in critical condition, after crash on I-35 in Denton County
Nine people, including two in critical condition, were taken to the hospital after a multi-vehicle crash on northbound I-35 north of Denton near Milam Road, police said. Six ambulances and rescue crews responded to the scene, the Denton Police Department said Wednesday. A CBS News Texas Chopper was over the scene, showing a passenger van and several other vehicles involved in the crash. "Expect delays for the next several hours," police said in a news release. Motorists are being urged to avoid the area if possible. "Please seek an alternate route!" Denton police said. The duration of the closure is unknown, and authorities are investigating. It is the second major crash on I-35 in Denton County in two days. A fatal multi-vehicle accident on I-35W near Vintage Boulevard caused significant traffic disruptions on Tuesday. The crash involved an RV and six other vehicles, resulting in one fatality and six injuries. CBS News Texas will continue to provide updates as they become available.
