Killeen Police Investigate Crash on East Rancier
Killeen Police are investigating a rollover crash on E. Rancier last night.
Officers responded to the 2900 block of E. Rancier at 9:05pm, after receiving several 911 calls telling them a vehicle had crashed. Upon the officers arrival they learned a white Honda Civic, occupied by two males, was traveling eastbound in the inside lane of E. Rancier. The driver lost control and left the roadway on the south side where the vehicle struck a utility pole. After knocking the utility pole down, the vehicle continued sliding and began overturning before coming to rest on its roof. The driver was ejected from the vehicle and was airlifted to Scott & White Memorial Hospital with severe injuries. The passenger was treated by EMS but did not wish to be transported to the hospital.
Witnesses told officers that the white Honda Civic was racing a black vehicle at the time of the crash.
Officer with the KPD Traffic Unit continue to investigate this crash and information will be released as it becomes available.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Need Help Identifying Debit Card Abuse Suspect
The Killeen Police Department is asking if anyone can identify this Debit Card Abuse Suspect.
On January 27, 2015, while at Gold’s Gym, located at 902 W. Central Texas Expressway, the victim misplaced their wallet with credit/debit cards and banking information inside and was unable to locate it. On the same day the victim found that someone had continuously made unauthorized withdrawals from their bank account.
Photos from different locations where the card was used show the female to be a small framed, light skinned black female. She has her hair pulled back and appears to be wearing eyeglasses. She is also carrying a pink keychain lanyard. The vehicle she is driving appears to be a 2003-2006 silver or metallic Honda CRV with factory rims and no window tint.
Detectives are asking anyone who can identify this suspect or has any information about this Debit Card Abuse, to contact Crime Stoppers by 526-TIPS (8477) or go online anonymously at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com or anonymously text BELLCO along with the tip to 274637. Text HELP to 274637 for help with the tip, text STOP to 274637 to stop the tip. All information is anonymous and confidential. If your tip leads to the arrest of the suspect involved in this crime, you could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
KPD Conducts Death Investigation
The Killeen Police Department is conducting a death investigation on Trotwood Trail.
Officers responded to the 4000 block of Trotwood Trail at 2:54am, today, in reference to assisting EMS. The officers arrived and assisted paramedics when they located a unresponsive male who was bleeding severely; he was immediately transported to Seton Medical Center Harker Heights, where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by medical authorities at the hospital.
Officers learned through the investigation that there was a domestic dispute involving a female and the male, at some point during the argument the male received an injury that required medical assistance. Officers took the female into custody and transported her to the Killeen City Jail where she will remain until this case is reviewed by the Bell County District Attorney’s Office and formal charges are returned.
The names of the male and female have been withheld at this time. This case continues to be investigated and information will be released as it becomes available.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
KPD Needs Help Indentifying Forgery Suspect
Killeen Police need assistance identifying a Forgery suspect.
A representative from the First National Bank contacted the Killeen Police Department on Monday, December 1, 2014, to report that a female passed two forged checks. The reporting person stated that back in August of this year, the female suspect shown in this photo, cashed the forged checks and provided a fictitious account.
Detectives are asking anyone who can identify the female in the photo or has information about this Forgery, to contact 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, message and data rates may apply. All information is confidential and anonymous, and if your tip leads to the identity and arrest of the suspect responsible for this crime, you could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Identify Victims from Godman Shooting
Killeen Police investigate Sunday night shootings on Godman.
Officers responded to a 911 call of a disturbance, on Sunday, February 22, 2015, at 10:26pm, in the 1700 block of Godman. As officers were responding to the call, they were told that a male was armed and shots had been fired. Upon the officers’ arrival they located several gunshot victims at 1706 Godman and were told the suspect had fled with his wife, back to his residence at 1710 Godman. Shortly thereafter shots were heard coming from inside that residence. The Tactical Response Unit was deployed to the scene and several attempts were made to speak with the male however they received no response. The TRU Officers made entry into the house at 12:26am and located the male and female deceased with gunshot wounds.
The victims have been identified as 31 year old Lydia Farina, 40 year old Larry Guzman and 28 year old Dawn Giffa. The suspect has been identified as 30 year old Fort Hood soldier, Atase Giffa. The 41 year old female victim, who remains in critical condition at Scott & White Memorial Hospital, will not be identified at this time.
Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division are continuing to investigate this incident and information will be released as it becomes available.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
KPD Investigates Shootings on Godman
Killeen Police investigate Sunday night shootings on Godman.
Officers responded to a 911 call of a disturbance, on Sunday, February 22, 2015, at 10:26pm, in the 1700 block of Godman. As officers were responding to the call, they were told that a male was armed and shots had been fired. Upon the officers’ arrival they located several gunshot victims at 1706 Godman and were told the suspect had fled with his wife, back to his residence at 1710 Godman. Shortly thereafter shots were heard coming from inside that residence. The Tactical Response Unit was deployed to the scene and several attempts were made to speak with the male however they received no response. The TRU Officers made entry into the house at 12:26am and located the male and female deceased with gunshot wounds.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the 30 year old male suspect shot a 29 year old female; a 41 year old female and a 40 year old male at 1706 Godman. He then forced his 28 year old wife back to their residence at 1710 Godman. Justice of the Peace, Garland Potvin, pronounced the 40 year male deceased at 1:07am, the 29 year old female deceased at 1:11am, the 30 year old male suspect deceased at 1:19am and his 28 year old wife deceased at 1:21am, and ordered autopsies to be performed on all the victims at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.
The 41 year old female victim was transported to the Baylor Scott and White Memorial Hospital in Temple in serious condition.
The names of the victims have been withheld pending notification of their next of kin.
This incident continues to be investigated and information will be released as it becomes available.
Tina Amerson
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
KPD Needs Assistance Identifying Forgery Suspect
Killeen Police are asking for the community’s assistance identifying a forgery suspect.
Officers filed a report on Saturday, December 13, 2014, for forgery, after a citizen came in to the Killeen Police Department and told the officer that someone tried to deposit an unauthorized check into the their bank account. The citizen told the officer they lost their wallet somewhere in Killeen on Thursday, December 11, 2014 and noticed a problem with the bank account on Friday, December 12, 2014.
Attached are photographs, obtained by detectives, of the forgery suspect and the vehicle, a white Chrysler 300, the suspect was driving.
Detectives are asking anyone who can identify the 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
KPD Needs Help Indentifying Robbery Suspect
Killeen Police are asking for the community’s help identifying a robbery suspect.
Officers responded to a 911 call on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at 7:30 pm, telling them of a suspicious person at Golden Coral located at 1420 E. Central Texas Expressway. Upon the officers arrival they were told that a male came into the restaurant and waited until there were no customers at the cash register. The suspect then made his way to the cashier and demanded the employee open the cash register; employee called out for help and the suspect fled the restaurant in an unknown direction. No one was injured during this incident.
Detectives were able to obtain photos of the suspect. The suspect was described as a white male with short black hair, wearing a white ball cap and sunglasses, approximately 5’8” tall and weighs about 200 pounds. He has a tattoo on his right hand and had black tape wrapped around all of his finger tips.
Detectives are asking anyone who can identify the 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
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