Killeen Police Arrest Three for 20 Pound Marihuana Seizure
The Killeen Police Department’s Organized Crime Unit arrest three people and seize a large amount of narcotics.
Killeen Police Detectives assigned to the Organized Crime Unit; with the assistance of the K-9 Unit and Special Investigations Division, conducted a traffic stop on Wednesday, July 23, 2014, in the 5500 block of East Central Texas Expressway on a suspected drug courier vehicle. The stop resulted in the seizure of 20 pounds of packaged suspected marijuana and a large amount of US Currency. Three suspects were arrested; 28 year old Marcus Vaughn Furr of Killeen, 27 year old Lester Jerome Sumpter and 26 year old April Natalie Armenta both of El Paso. The case was screened by the Bell County District Attorney’s Office where a felony complaint was returned charging each suspect with Possession of Marijuana over 5 pounds. The three suspects were arraigned, on Friday, July 25, 2014, by Justice of the Peace Garland Potvin and a bond amount of $50,000 was placed on each suspect.
Due to information gained from the investigation, stop and arrest; more arrests are possible.
Tina Amerson
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Seek Forgery Suspects
The Killeen Police are asking for the community’s help identifying and locating two Forgery suspects.
Killeen Police Detectives are working with other Texas Law Enforcement agencies to locate a male and female suspected of passing forged checks. The checks were reported stolen in vehicle burglaries that occurred in Dallas and Williamson Counties. The suspects were seen on video surveillance Tuesday, July 8, 2014 in Bell County, as well as Coryell and Williamson Counties, passing the forged checks.
Detectives have attached photos of the suspects and they believe the female might be pregnant. The vehicle in the photo is possibly a newer model Kia or BMW that was either recently purchased or is being “test driven”.
If anyone can identify these suspects they are asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com or text BELLCO along with the tip to 274637. Text HELP for help to 274637 or STOP to stop to 274637. All information is confidential and you can remain anonymous. If you tip leads to the arrest of the suspect involved in this crime, you could be eligible for a reward up to $1000 in cash.
Tina Amerson
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Seek Identity Theft Suspect
The Killeen Police Department is asking for assistance in locating the female in this photo.
The female is this photo has assumed the name of Teresa Ann Mercado and we know this is not her real name. Detectives need to speak with this woman and are asking anyone if they may know her whereabouts or might have any information.
If anyone can identify this suspect they are asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com or text BELLCO along with the tip to 274637. Text HELP for help to 274637 or STOP to stop to 274637. All information is confidential and you can remain anonymous. If you tip leads to the arrest of the suspect involved in this crime, you could be eligible for a reward up to $1000 in cash.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Recognizes Officers
Killeen Police Department recognizes and awards eight officers for their courageous actions.
The Killeen Police Department responded to the Grandon Apartments on Saturday, July 13, 2013, in reference to a man with a long rifle threatening residents in the pool area. As the situation unfolded, these officers immediately took action demonstrating courage, risk and danger to his/her personal safety.
Chief Dennis Baldwin presented the awards on Thursday, July 24, 2014 to the following officers; the Medal of Valor to former Officer Christopher Ache and Officer Odis Denton; the Police Purple Heart and the Meritorious Conduct Award to Officer Juan Obregon and the Meritorious Conduct Award to Sgt. Jonathan Rinehart, officers’ Brandon Smith, Joseph Delongchamps, former officer Lorraine McAtee and Tactical Paramedic Michael Neujahr.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Seek Learning Center Burglary Suspects
Killeen Police are asking for the community’s help identifying two men who broke into a local business.
Officers responded to the Jackson Professional Learning Center, located at 902 Rev. R.A. Abercrombie, at 11:20 pm on Thursday, July 3, 2014 in reference to a burglary. Upon the officer’s arrival, they spoke with an employee who told them that the business was broken into, a television was removed from inside the learning center and was later found sitting outside the building.
Detectives have attached photographs of the suspects. The suspects are two white males that are thin to medium build. The first suspect has brown or dark hair and is wearing a white t-shirt with large black wording on the front, dark shorts and dark tennis shoes. The second suspect is wearing a green cap turned backwards, a red t-shirt with “DC” on the front in white and dark shorts.
Detectives are asking anyone who can identify these 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.
Tina Amerson
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate Fatal Traffic Accident – Update
Killeen Police investigate early morning fatal crash at W.S. Young and Veteran’s Memorial Blvd.
Officers responded to W.S. Young Dr. and Veteran’s Memorial Blvd, at 4:14 am on Saturday, July 19, 2014, after receiving a 911 call telling them there was an accident with injuries. Upon the officers arrival they located a white Nissan Altima and a blue Hyundai Elantra turned over onto the driver’s side with the unresponsive driver pinned inside.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the Nissan, with three occupants, was traveling eastbound in the outside lane of Veteran’s Memorial Blvd, approaching W.S. Young Dr. and the Hyundai was traveling westbound on Veteran’s Memorial Blvd, turning southbound onto W.S Young. The Nissan collided with the Hyundai causing it to leaving the roadway hitting the curb in the parking lot and coming to rest on its side; the Killeen Fire Department used the Jaws of Life to remove the driver from the vehicle. Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke pronounced the 27 year old driver deceased at 4:50am and ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.
The front passenger in the Nissan was airlifted to Scott & White Memorial Hospital in serious condition and the driver of the Nissan was transported to Seton Medical Center Harker Heights in stable condition.
Update:
The deceased male has been identified as Troy Richard Eric Taylor of Killeen
This crash continues to be investigated and information will be released as it becomes available.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate Fatal Traffic Accident
Killeen Police investigate early morning fatal crash at W.S. Young and Veteran’s Memorial Blvd.
Officers responded to W.S. Young Dr. and Veteran’s Memorial Blvd, at 4:14 am on Saturday, July 19, 2014, after receiving a 911 call telling them there was an accident with injuries. Upon the officers arrival they located a white Nissan Altima and a blue Hyundai Elantra turned over onto the driver’s side with the unresponsive driver pinned inside.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the Nissan, with three occupants, was traveling eastbound in the outside lane of Veteran’s Memorial Blvd, approaching W.S. Young Dr. and the Hyundai was traveling westbound on Veteran’s Memorial Blvd, turning southbound onto W.S Young. The Nissan collided with the Hyundai causing it to leaving the roadway hitting the curb in the parking lot and coming to rest on its side; the Killeen Fire Department used the Jaws of Life to remove the driver from the vehicle. Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke pronounced the 27 year old driver deceased at 4:50am and ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.
The front passenger in the Nissan was airlifted to Scott & White Memorial Hospital in serious condition and the driver of the Nissan was transported to Seton Medical Center Harker Heights in stable condition.
The name of the deceased male has been withheld pending notification of his next of kin.
This crash continues to be investigated and information will be released as it becomes available.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate Robbery
Killeen Police are investigating a Robbery and need the community’s help.
Officers responded to a 911 call at the 7-11 Convenience Store, located at 1800 block of N WS Young on Saturday, July 5, 2014, at 11:20 pm, in reference to a robbery. Upon the officers’ arrival, the store clerk said three males came into the store, grabbed some beer and attempted to leave without paying. The clerk tried to stop them from leaving but was pushed by one of the suspects as they exited the store.
Attached photos of all three suspects
Detectives are asking anyone who can identify the 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.
Tina Amerson
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Motel Room Death Investigation – Update
UPDATE: July 7, 2014
The deceased female has been identified as 25 year Shainta Nicole Tiller of Grand Prarie. The manner of death has not been determined at this time as the detectives are awaiting the autopsy results.
This death continues to be investigated and information will be released as it becomes available.
Killeen Police and Fire departments investigate a fire and death of a woman in local motel room.
The Killeen Fire and Police Departments responded to a 911 call reporting a possible structure fire at the Palace Inn, located at 6200 E. Veterans Memorial Blvd, on Saturday, July 5, 2014, at 11:31am.
Upon the officers arrival they were told by the maintenance personnel that they were checking the rooms of those customers that were supposed to be checked out by 11:00am. While on the second floor they smelled smoke in the area of room #219; a pass key was used to check on the welfare of the person who was checked into that room. Upon entering the smoked filled room, a female was found inside that appeared to be deceased. Killeen Fire Department paramedics confirmed that the female was deceased and contacted Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke; he pronounced the 25 year old female deceased at 11:58am. He also ordered an autopsy to be performed at the southwestern institute of forensic sciences in Dallas. The cause of death has not been determined at this time.
At this point the Killeen Police and Fire departments are working together to determine the cause of the fire and the cause of the females death. Detectives are asking anyone who may have information about this incident to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477), go online at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com or text BELLCO along with the tip to 274637. All information is confidential and you can remain anonymous.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate Motel Room Death
Killeen Police and Fire departments investigate a fire and death of a woman in local motel room.
The Killeen Fire and Police Departments responded to a 911 call reporting a possible structure fire at the Palace Inn, located at 6200 E. Veterans Memorial Blvd, on Saturday, July 5, 2014, at 11:31am.
Upon the officers arrival they were told by the maintenance personnel that they were checking the rooms of those customers that were supposed to be checked out by 11:00am. While on the second floor they smelled smoke in the area of room #219; a pass key was used to check on the welfare of the person who was checked into that room. Upon entering the smoked filled room, a female was found inside that appeared to be deceased. Killeen Fire Department paramedics confirmed that the female was deceased and contacted Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke; he pronounced the 25 year old female deceased at 11:58am. He also ordered an autopsy to be performed at the southwestern institute of forensic sciences in Dallas. The cause of death has not been determined at this time.
At this point the Killeen Police and Fire departments are working together to determine the cause of the fire and the cause of the females death. Detectives are asking anyone who may have information about this incident to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477), go online at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com or text BELLCO along with the tip to 274637. All information is confidential and you can remain anonymous.
This death continues to be investigated and information will be released as it becomes available.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
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