KPD Seeks Assistance Identifying Aggravated Robbery Suspect
The Killeen Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying a suspect in two aggravated robberies.
Officers responded to La Tapatia Mexican Restaurant, located at 208 W Rancier Ave., at 10:08pm on Friday, October 17, 2014, in reference to a robbery. Upon the officer’s arrival, they spoke with the employees who told them that a black male entered the business with a gun, pointed it at them and demanded money. The suspect took an undisclosed amount of cash and then fled the restaurant in a dark colored SUV. The suspect was described as a black male about 5’6″ to 5’8” tall and weighing 180-200 pounds with a husky build. He wore a black knit cap, sunglasses, and a white construction mask over his face, a black short sleeve shirt, dark or black jeans and brown shoes. The suspect was also wearing white latex gloves and was carrying a white and black backpack.
The following night, Saturday, October 18, 2014, officers responded to Choice BBQ, located at 2606 E Veterans Memorial Blvd., at 8:47pm, in reference to a robbery. The employees told the officers that a black male came in, pointed a gun at them and demanded money. The suspect then exited the business with an unknown amount of cash. The suspect in this robbery was described as a black male wearing a black rag on his head, a white mask on his face, white gloves and black pants.
Detectives have provided photos from both robberies.
Detectives are asking anyone who can identify this robbery 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 Arrest Man for Aggravated Assault on a Peace Officer
Officers with the Killeen Police Department and the Bell County Sheriff’s Department work together to arrest a Killeen man charged with Aggravated Assault on a Peace Officer.
On Friday, October 24, 2014, detectives with the Killeen Police Department obtained a complaint affidavit from the Bell County District Attorney’s charging 25 year old Harlan Lee Conway with Aggravated Assault on a Peace Officer. This charge stemmed from an incident on Wednesday, October 15, 2014, in the 5000 block of Saddle Ridge Dr., when Conway charged at the officer with a knife; Conway was detained at that time but later released for further investigation into the incident.
Killeen detectives have been attempting to serve this warrant since it was issued by Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke on Friday, October 24, 2014, but were unable to locate Conway. Through their investigation they learned of a residence on Oakala Rd. where it was believed that Conway was staying. Deputies with the Bell County Sheriff’s Department and detectives with the Killeen Police Department arrived at that residence earlier today. Before they could speak with anyone at the residence, Conway was seen coming outside then going back inside. They were able to convince him to surrender and he did so peacefully just before 6:00pm this evening.
Conway was taken into custody by the Bell County Sheriff’s deputies and transported to the Bell County Jail where he awaits arraignment. Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke recommended a $250,000 bond for the Aggravated Assault on a Peace Officer charge.
The Killeen Police Department continues to investigate this case and other allegations that have been made. Because these allegations are in the early stages of investigation, we decline to comment on them at this time.
We would like to thank the Bell County Sheriff’s Department for their assistance with this incident.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Seek Witness in Pine Drive Homicide
Killeen Police have released a sketch of a person who is a possible witness in regards to the Homicide that occurred at 1404 Pine Drive during the early morning hours on Monday, October 20, 2014. This person was seen in the area during the early morning hours and possibly has information that is pertinent to this case.
Detectives investigating this Homicide are asking if anyone can identify this person or knows how to make contact with him. They believe he has information that could assist in solving the case. Detectives are asking this person to contact them at 254-501-8936.
If you have information about this Homicide and would like to remain anonymous please contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online anonymously at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com or text anonymously to BELLCO along with your tip to 274637. Text HELP to 274637 for help or text STOP to 274637 to stop the tip, message and data rates may apply. All information is confidential and no one will ask your name, if your information results in the arrest of the suspect or suspects responsible for this crime you could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
KPD Asking for Help Identifying Suspects Using Stolen Debit Card
Killeen Police are asking for the community’s help identifying two suspects using a stolen debit card.
Officers filed a report for a burglary of a vehicle that occurred between 6:00 pm on Wednesday, September 3, 2014 and 8:00 am, on Thursday, September 4, 2014, in the 4300 block of Mallard Lane. Officers were told by the victim that someone burglarized their 2010 Honda Civic. The victim noticed that several items, to include a debit card, were missing. The victim learned that the stolen debit card was used at various stores in Killeen.
Detectives provided photographs of two suspects exiting a store after using the stolen debit card. The suspects appear to be white males that are medium build. The first suspect is wearing glasses, a black baseball cap, blue shirt, gray sweatpants and black tennis shoes. The second suspect is wearing a black baseball cap with a red bill and light lettering, a black t-shirt with a design on the front and blue jeans. The suspects drove away together in a black sedan.
Detectives are asking anyone 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
KPD Investigates Homicide on Pine Dr.
Killeen Police investigate a shooting on Pine Dr.
Officers responded to the 1400 block of Pine Dr. on Monday, October 20, 2014, at 5:30am, after receiving numerous calls about shots being fired in the area. Upon their arrival, they found a 64 year old female in her driveway with a gunshot wound. Justice of the Peace Garland Potvin pronounced the victim, Christine Watkins, deceased at 6:05am, an autopsy was ordered to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.
The Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate this homicide and information will be released as it becomes available.
There is no one in custody at this time and no suspect information; therefore we are asking for the community’s help.
Detectives are asking anyone who has information about this homicide or any suspicious activity in the area 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
Crime Stoppers Asking For Help Solving Arson
The Killeen Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating an Arson that occurred at a vacant residence located at 2606 Tracey Circle on Thursday, August 28, 2014, just before 1:30am. Multiple fires were set within the residence with an ignitable liquid. The investigation revealed that the suspects were seen in the area parked on Tucker Drive in a silver four door vehicle, possibly a Kia, when one of the suspects exited the vehicle with a gasoline container. The suspect was seen running from Tracey Circle with a gasoline container towards Diane and Tucker Dr. The suspects then fled in the silver four door vehicle. The suspects were seen driving in the area before and after the fire.
Investigators are asking anyone who may have information about this Arson or the suspects, to contact Bell County Crime Stoppers at 526-TIPS (8477) or go online anonymously at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com or text BELLCO along with the tip to 274637. Text HELP to 274637 for help with the tip or text STOP to 274637 to stop the tip. All information is anonymous and confidential and if your tip results in the arrest of the person or persons responsible for the crime you could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash.
Carroll Smith
Bell County Crime Stoppers
KPD To Conduct A Special Enforcement Traffic Detail
The Killeen Police Department Special Operations Section, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit will conduct a special Multi-Agency enforcement operation on Thursday, October 30th, 2014, for violations of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration CFR 49, Texas Transportation Code, and for Texas License and Weight violations.
Inspections will be conducted on Commercial vehicles in commerce operating in the City Limits of Killeen. Commercial vehicles are defined as vehicles that have a GVRW, Combined GVRW, Registered weight, or Actual weight of 26001 lbs. or more and Vehicles carrying any placard amount of Hazmat material.
This special enforcement operation is conducted to make sure large commercial trucks are complying with Federal and State laws and the vehicles are kept in a safe operational manner. Due to their large size and weight, the vehicles need more distance to stop and maneuver through traffic. Trucks will be inspected for the following: Tires, Log Books, Tarps, Brakes, Frames, and load Securement, just to name a few.
Michael A. Watts Commercial
Vehicle Enforcement
Killeen Police Department
KPD SWAT Team Competes in CEN-TEX SWAT Challenge
The Killeen Police Special Weapons and Tactics Team awarded first place in the 2014 CEN-TEX SWAT Challenge Overall.
Several members of the SWAT team competed this weekend on Fort Hood in four separate courses; Individual Shooter, Individual Agility, Team Shoot house and Team Obstacle Course. Over the three day event, the team was challenged not only physically and technically but mentally as well. With tough competition and outstanding support, the team was awarded first place in the 2014 CEN-TEX SWAT Challenge Overall and brought home the Hornsby Cup. The Hornsby Cup has been identified as the Overall award for the winning team of the Cen-Tex Challenge. This award was established last year after the death of Killeen Police Department SWAT Officer Robert “Bobby” Hornsby who was killed in the line of duty during a SWAT Operation.
The competition team members were Officers Alejandro Sune and Zack Akers, Detectives Michael Truelove, Miguel Mirabel, David Daniels and Byron Goodsby. Detectives Jason Petty and Steve Kirk were support elements. Officer Akers was awarded first place in Individual Shooter and Officer Sune was awarded Second Place in Individual Shooter. The team was awarded first place in both Shoot House and Obstacle Course.
The Cen-Tex SWAT Challenge Organizer’s has received approval from the Dinwiddie Family to name an award after him, CHUCK’S CUP was established and it will be awarded to the Top Individual winner; the Top individual winner consists of the Individual Shooter and Individual Agility course combined times. On May 11, 2014, Detective Charles “Chuck” Dinwiddie succumbed to his injuries from a gunshot wound during a SWAT Operation.
The team would like to thank everyone who supported the efforts put forth by the competition team. Many long hours of training and support went into the preparation for this year’s competition and could not have been accomplished without those who supported the team’s efforts.
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
KPD needs help identifying two suspects using a stolen debit card
October 2, 2014 – UPDATE
All the subjects in the previous photos have been identified. Thank you for all the information given to assist our department in this investigation.
Killeen Police need your help identifying two suspects who used a debit card that was stolen from a vehicle.
Officers responded to a call at 710 W Rancier Ave on Friday, May 23, 2014, at 7:42pm, in reference to a burglary of a vehicle. Upon the officers arrival they met with the victim who stated that she parked her 2003 white Buick Regal in the parking lot and ran inside a business for approximately 5 minutes and when she got back in the car she noticed that her debit card and other items were missing. The stolen debit card was used at several local businesses. The suspects appear to be a heavy set white female and a heavy set Hispanic or light skinned black male. The suspects were seen on security video shopping together and they had two children with them, a pre-teen or teenage female and a toddler.
Detectives provided photographs of the two suspects using the stolen debit card.
Detectives are asking anyone 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
KPD Investigates Pharmacy Burglary
Officers responded to an alarm at the Scott and White Pharmacy, located at 2500 Cross Dr., on Wednesday, September 30, 2014, at 2:50am. Upon the officers’ arrival, they found the front door shattered and evidence that the business was burglarized.
Detectives reviewed the security video which revealed four suspects entering the pharmacy and taking an undisclosed amount of prescription medications. All four suspects were wearing dark colored pants, blue sweat shirts with hoods, and gloves. Three of the four suspects were also wearing ski masks to obscure their faces.
Detectives are asking anyone who has information about this burglary 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
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