Killeen Police Seek Turn Around Video Store Burglars
Killeen Police need help identifying three suspects in the burglary of a local business.
Officers responded to the Turn Around Video, located at 710 W. Rancier, on Saturday, January 4, 2014, at 9:30 am, after the business owner arrived to find the front glass door broken out and merchandise missing. Officers obtained a video of three suspects from one of the store video surveillance cameras. The first suspect is a black male with a goatee wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt (hoodie) (possibly with the word Hollister on it), a black suit coat over the hoodie and khaki shorts. The second suspect is a black male wearing a blue hoodie and a long dark over coat, jeans and a shirt covering his face. The third suspect is believed to be a black female wearing a blue and white ball cap a dark colored overcoat, a white shirt with a black circular design on it, and light colored shirt wrapped around her head. The suspects were seen leaving in a vehicle with dark tinted windows.
Detectives are asking anyone who can identify any of the burglary suspects or has information about this incident to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477), go online at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com or text BELLCO along with their tip to 274637. Text HELP for help with the tip or text STOP to stop the tip, message and data rates may apply. All information is anonymous and confidential and if your tip results in the arrest of the suspect involved in this crime you could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Animal Control Manager Terminated
Killeen Police Department Animal Control Manager, Stacey Sherva, employment terminated on Wednesday, January 29, 2014.
Sherva’s termination stemmed from allegations that she was violating department policy related to the management of personnel and the proper care of animals. On Friday, October 4, 2013, Sherva was placed on administrative leave while an investigation into these allegations was conducted.
“The internal investigation involving the Animal Control Manager, Stacey Sherva, has concluded, and the violations were sustained by my office, said Chief Dennis Baldwin. The policy violations sustained pertain to Neglect of Duty concerning the substandard management of employees and the lack of care and treatment of animals under the shelter’s care. Today, Mrs. Sherva’s employment was terminated, and the search for her replacement will begin immediately.”
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Seek Aggravated Assault Suspect
Killeen Police are for the community’s assistance identifying a suspect in an aggravated assault.
Officers responded to Zephyr Rd and Martin Luther King Blvd on October 19, 2013, just before noon in reference to shots fired. Upon the officer’s arrival, they met with a victim that told them he was approached by two armed black male. The suspects began to assault the victim and then shots were fired. Detectives are looking for the suspect that assaulted the victim, he is described as being 6 foot tall with short “dreads” and goes by the name “Mitchi”.
Detectives are asking anyone who can identify this suspect or has information about this incident to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477), go online at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com or text BELLCO along with their tip to 274637. Text HELP for help with the tip or text STOP to stop the tip, message and data rates may apply. All information is anonymous and confidential and if your tip results in the arrest of the suspect involved in this crime you could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash.
Tina Amerson
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Release 2013 UCR Crime Stats
2013 Uniform Crime Report
The Killeen Police Department has released its 2013 Part I Uniform Crime Report (UCR) for violent and non-violent crimes. The data released are raw numbers and do not reflect the crime rates for Killeen, Texas. The U.S. Census Bureau has not released the 2013 population estimates for Killeen. Once the population count is provided, a UCR crime rate news release will be issued.
Compared to 2012, Killeen’s 2013 violent crime declined -11.41%. Non-violent crime dropped
-3.91%, and the overall Crime Index decreased -5.00%. Violent crimes consist of Murder, Rape, Robbery, and Aggravated Assault, while non-violent crimes consist of Burglary, Larceny, and Vehicle Thefts. All but one of the seven UCR categories declined in 2013 compared to 2012. There were 14 additional vehicle thefts reported during 2013, which represents a 7.29% increase.
UCR Crime by Category
2013 2012 Change
Murder 6 12 -50.00%
Rape 78 82 -4.88%
Robbery 170 236 -27.97%
Aggravated Assault 499 520 -4.04%
Burglary 1396 1498 -6.81%
Larceny 3189 3296 -3.25%
Vehicle Thefts 206 192 +7.29%
Violent Crime 753 850 -11.41%
Non-violent Crime 4791 4986 -3.91%
Crime Index 5544 5836 -5.00%
Chief Dennis Baldwin said, “During 2013, Killeen experienced a significant decline in murders and robberies compared to 2012. Moreover, there were reductions in six of the seven UCR categories, which clearly show Killeen is on the right path in becoming a safer city. The community’s commitment and effort to combat crime continue to provide positive results.”
The Killeen Police Department uses a Compstat model as its crime fighting strategy. This strategy allows for efficient use of resources to fight crime and improve citizens’ quality of life. Compstat is data driven and encompasses the use of accurate and timely intelligence, the use of effective and proven police tactics, rapid deployment of people and resources, and relentless follow-up and assessment.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Seek Vehicle Burglary Suspect
The Killeen Police Department is searching for a man who is wanted and they are asking for the community’s help in locating him.
On November 8, 2013, the owner of a silver 2000 Mitsubishi Galant was inside a convenience store located in the 100 block of E. Hallmark, when a black male entered her vehicle and took the keys out of the ignition. The owner of the vehicle was coming out of the store when she saw the male with her keys; she attempted to get the keys back but the male suspect left the area in another vehicle. Detectives working this case were able to obtain a warrant for Willie Charles Anderson Jr. arrest.
Willie Charles Anderson Jr.
Willie Charles Anderson Jr. is a 28 year old black male. He is 6’4” tall and weighs approximately 180 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes.
Detectives are asking anyone who knows the whereabouts of this Burglar to contact Crime Stoppers at 526 – TIPS (8477), go online at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com or text BELLCO along with their tip to 274637. Text HELP for help to 274637 or text STOP to stop the tip to 274637, message and data rates may apply. All information is confidential and you can remain anonymous. If your tip leads to the arrest of the suspect you could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Seek Fugitive Assault Suspect – Update
The Killeen Police Department is asking for the community’s help in locating a man who is wanted and considered Armed and Dangerous.
Officers were called to the 4800 block of Peppermill Hollow on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at approximately 2:00am in reference to an assault. Upon the officers’ arrival, they made contact with the victim who told them he was assaulted by a black male acquaintance. The victim told officers’ the suspect ran out of the house and fled the area.
Through the investigation detectives were able to identify the person responsible for this assault. This case was reviewed by the Bell County District Attorney’s Office and a complaint was returned charging Carlos Derell Collins Jr. with Aggravated Assault and Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke issued a warrant for his arrest.
UPDATE – January 19, 2014
A Crime Stoppers tip was received late yesterday afternoon after the tipster advised the whereabouts of the suspect involved in this Aggravated Assault. The suspect was located at a hotel in Temple, Texas, when Temple Police Department subsequently arrested 27 year old Carlos Derell Collins Jr. of Killeen. Collins is currently in the Killeen City Jail awaiting arraignment.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Seek Fugitive Assault Suspect
The Killeen Police Department is asking for the community’s help in locating a man who is wanted and considered Armed and Dangerous.
Officers were called to the 4800 block of Peppermill Hollow on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at approximately 2:00am in reference to an assault. Upon the officers’ arrival, they made contact with the victim who told them he was assaulted by a black male acquaintance. The victim told officers’ the suspect ran out of the house and fled the area.
Through the investigation detectives were able to identify the person responsible for this assault. This case was reviewed by the Bell County District Attorney’s Office and a complaint was returned charging Carlos Derell Collins Jr. with Aggravated Assault and Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke issued a warrant for his arrest.
Carlos Derell Collins Jr.
Carlos Derell Collins Jr. is described as a 27 year old black male with dreads, 5’6” tall, 180 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. He has two tattoos; one on his right shoulder with “Kiara” and “TX” outlined with the state of Texas and the second one on his left forearm with “Jeraldine”.
Detectives investigating this case would also like to speak to him regarding the homicide on Anderson. Collins is considered ARMED and DANGEROUS, do not attempt to apprehend.
The detectives are asking anyone if they know the whereabouts of Carlos Derell Collins Jr. to contact Crime Stoppers at 526-TIPS (8477). Go online to www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com or text BELLCO along with your tip to 274637. Text HELP for help with the tip to 274637 or text STOP to stop the tip to 274637, message and data rates may apply. All information is confidential and you can remain anonymous. If your tip results in the arrest of the suspect, you could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000.00 in cash.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Seek Fugitive – Update
Efrem Trevon Edwards turned himself into the Killeen Police Department today, January 17, 2014; he is currently in the Killeen City Jail awaiting arraignment.
The Killeen Police Department would like to thank everyone for their assistance.
Killeen Police have arrested four individuals who were wanted for Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity, they are now asking for your help finding the fifth man who is also wanted for Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity.
Detectives have been investigating numerous incidents involving Thefts, Robberies and Aggravated Robberies during the months of September, October and November 2013. These incidents were also occurring in Harker Heights involving the same ring of suspects. The suspects involved would ask to use the victim’s phone; they would either flee with the phone or take it by force. They would then pawn the phones for money.
Detectives began linking cases together and identified fourteen cases in Killeen involving these same suspects. These cases were reviewed by the Bell County District Attorney’s Office and complaints were returned charging 20 year old Latharian Devante Merritt, 20 year old Taimane Leialoha-ann Timarky, 21 year old Blake Allen Wilson, 18 year old Damani Tequan Johnson and 18 year old Efrem Trevon Edwards, with Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity and warrants were issued for each of their arrests. Merritt, Timarky, Wilson and Johnson have all been taken into custody but Efrem Trevon Edwards continues to elude officers.
Efrem Trevon Edwards
Efrem Trevon Edwards is described as an 18 year old black male; he is 5’7” tall and weighs approximately 135 pounds. He has Mohawk style black hair and brown eyes.
If anyone knows Edwards whereabouts they are asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 526-TIPS (8477), go online at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com or text BELLCO along with the tip to 274637. Text HELP for help with the tip or text STOP to stop the tip; message and data rates may apply. All information is confidential and you can remain anonymous, if your tip leads to the arrest of the suspect you could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Seek Fugitive
Killeen Police have arrested four individuals who were wanted for Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity, they are now asking for your help finding the fifth man who is also wanted for Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity.
Detectives have been investigating numerous incidents involving Thefts, Robberies and Aggravated Robberies during the months of September, October and November 2013. These incidents were also occurring in Harker Heights involving the same ring of suspects. The suspects involved would ask to use the victim’s phone; they would either flee with the phone or take it by force. They would then pawn the phones for money.
Detectives began linking cases together and identified fourteen cases in Killeen involving these same suspects. These cases were reviewed by the Bell County District Attorney’s Office and complaints were returned charging 20 year old Latharian Devante Merritt, 20 year old Taimane Leialoha-ann Timarky, 21 year old Blake Allen Wilson, 18 year old Damani Tequan Johnson and 18 year old Efrem Trevon Edwards, with Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity and warrants were issued for each of their arrests. Merritt, Timarky, Wilson and Johnson have all been taken into custody but Efrem Trevon Edwards continues to elude officers.
Efrem Trevon Edwards
Efrem Trevon Edwards is described as an 18 year old black male; he is 5’7” tall and weighs approximately 135 pounds. He has Mohawk style black hair and brown eyes.
If anyone knows Edwards whereabouts they are asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 526-TIPS (8477), go online at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com or text BELLCO along with the tip to 274637. Text HELP for help with the tip or text STOP to stop the tip; message and data rates may apply. All information is confidential and you can remain anonymous, if your tip leads to the arrest of the suspect you could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate Death on Anderson Avenue
Killeen Police are investigating the death of a 32 year old man in the 100 block of W. Anderson.
Officers responded to 101 W. Anderson #4, today, at 6:04pm, after being told there was a man who was unconscious and not breathing inside his apartment. Upon the officers arrival they were told by a coworker that they were checking on the man since they had not heard from him and he hadn’t shown up for work the day before. When they went inside the apartment they located the resident with apparent trauma to his head. Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke pronounced the 32 year old victim deceased at 7:14pm; he ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.
UPDATE:
The victim has been identified as Sean William Schumann.
Detectives are continuing to follow leads involving this case. They are still asking anyone who may have information regarding the victim’s recent acquaintances or information about this homicide, to contact Crime Stoppers at 526-TIPS (8477), go online at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com or text BELLCO along with your tip to 274637. Text HELP for help with the tip or text STOP to stop the tip, message and data rates may apply. All information is confidential and you can remain anonymous, if your tip results in the arrest of the suspect responsible for this crime you could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash.
This case continues to be investigated and information will be released as it becomes available.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
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