DENTON, Texas — What began as a burglary investigation Saturday morning escalated into a six-hour standoff that ended with a suspect safely in custody.
On February 28, 2026, Denton Police officers were investigating a burglary at a business in the 1900 block of Virginia Circle, near Highway 380, when they encountered a male suspect inside a building on the property. The suspect fled from officers, climbed onto a roof, and entered another building that contained accessible firearms.
Specialized units, including Denton PD negotiators, SWAT, and the department’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) team, responded to the scene. The Trophy Club Police Department K9 unit also assisted…