Extra Patrols during the Fourth of July Holiday
The Killeen Police Department would like to remind residents of the Fourth of July holiday and with it comes the responsibility of families to celebrate safely and legally.
Fireworks are illegal to discharge within city limits and it shall be unlawful for any person to possess, store, offer for sale, sell at retail, or use or explode any fireworks within the corporate limits of the city and within the area immediately adjacent and contiguous to the city limits and extending outside the city limits for a distance of five thousand (5,000) feet, unless such area is within the corporate limits of another municipality. Any person in violation may be charged with a class C misdemeanor and a fine up to $2,000.00.
The department will be increasing the number of officers patrolling the streets of Killeen during this holiday. The officers will be focusing on violators, speeders and locating and arresting impaired drivers who are presenting a hazardous risk. Drivers are encouraged to observe the posted speed limits and to avoid drinking and driving for their own safety and the safety of others.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
KPD Investigates Fatal Crash on Veteran’s Memorial Blvd
The Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit investigates an early morning fatal crash on Veteran’s Memorial Blvd.
Officers responded to the area of Veteran’s Memorial Blvd and W.S. Young Dr. at 12:47am, on Saturday, June 27, 2015, after receiving 911 calls about a male who had been hit by a vehicle. Upon the officers arrival they located an injured male who had been involved in the crash.
Officers were told by witnesses that the 26 year old male was riding his bicycle southbound on W.S. Young Dr. and a black 2003 Infinity was traveling eastbound in the outside lane of Veteran’s Memorial Blvd. Witnesses said the male on the bicycle failed to stop at the red light and rode into the intersection in front of the oncoming Infinity, causing the vehicle to collide with the bicycle rider. After first responder’s arrival, the male was airlifted to Baylor Scott & White Hospital with life threatening injuries. Michael David Carrasco, a Fort Hood soldier, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 9:52am, by Justice of the Peace David Barfield.
There will be no charges filed on the driver of the Infinity.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
KPD Asking for Community’s Assistance Identifying Forgery Suspect
Killeen Police are asking for the community’s assistance identifying forgery suspect.
Detectives are investigating reports of fraudulent checks being deposited via an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) in Harker Heights on Monday, May 18, 2015 at 2:23 pm and Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 5:06 pm. The suspect then used the money obtained from the fraudulent deposits at the Killeen Wal-Mart as well as various ATMs and merchants in the Harker Heights and Dallas areas.
Detectives have provided photographs of the suspect.
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 Investigates Shooting on Bacon Ranch Rd.
Killeen Police Department is investigating a shooting in the 1200 block of Bacon Ranch Road.
Killeen Police responded to a shooting, at the 1200 block of Bacon Ranch Road, on Thursday, June 18, 2015, at 12:01am. Upon the officer’s arrival, they found a 22 year old white male, in the parking lot, suffering from a gunshot wound. He was immediately transported to the Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital. The victim was taken directly into surgery and is in stable condition.
The name of the victim has been withheld due to the seriousness of injury.
The Criminal Investigations Division continues to investigate this incident and information will be released as it becomes available.
Detectives are asking anyone who can 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 Shooting on Botanical
Killeen Police Department is investigating a shooting in the 2300 block of Botanical Drive.
Officers responded to a 911 call of shots being fired, at the 2300 block of Botanical Drive on Sunday, June 14, 2015, at 5:21am. Upon their arrival, they spoke with witnesses in the area but were unable to locate a victim. At 5:36am officers were notified that their victim, a 28 year old male suffering from a gunshot wound, was dropped off at Metroplex Hospital. The victim was subsequently transported to Baylor Scott and White Hospital Memorial Hospital in stable condition.
The preliminary information obtained by officers revealed that the victim was on Botanical Drive when he was shot.
The name of the victim is withheld at this time due to the ongoing investigation.
The Criminal Investigations Division continues to investigate this incident and information will be released as it becomes available.
Detectives are asking anyone who can has information about this shooting 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 Early Morning Homicide
Killeen Police are investigating an early morning shooting on Tidal Wave Dr.
Officers responded to the 4200 block of Tidal Wave Dr. at 1:42am, on Sunday, June 14, 2015, after receiving several 911 calls of shots being fired. Upon the officers’ arrival they located a 16 year old male suffering from a gunshot wound; he was unconscious and not breathing. Justice of the Peace Garland Potvin pronounced the victim deceased at the scene at 2:36am; he ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas. The name of the victim will be withheld.
The preliminary information that was received by officers revealed the suspect(s) drove slowly past the house and began shooting in the direction of the victim.
The Criminal Investigations Division continues to investigate this incident and information will be released as it becomes available.
Detectives are asking anyone who may have information about this Homicide or anyone involved, to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online anonymously at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com or text BELLCO along with your tip anonymously to 274637. Text HELP to 274637 for help with the tip or text STOP to 274637 to stop the tip. All information is confidential and if your tip leads to the arrest of person responsible for this crime, you could be eligible to receive up to $1,000 in cash.
Tina Amerson
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
KPD Identifies Aquatics Center Burglars
On Saturday, June 6, 2015, KPD Burglary detectives responded to a reported burglary at the City of Killeen Lion’s Club Park Family Aquatics Center located at 1800 E Stan Schlueter Loop. The facility is an expansive water park with pools and water amusements.
Employees of the park advised that upon arriving to work at about 8:00am on June 6, 2015, they immediately discovered severe damage to the office and concession area. Large rocks were used to shatter windows which enabled entry into offices and food supply areas. The interior office had been ransacked in an apparent attempt to locate money and/or valuables. Many of the suspects were seen on surveillance video using the park’s pool and water facilities. Food and beverages taken from the park’s concession area were being eaten and wrappers and drink bottles were scattered about. Approximately $1000.00 worth of concession food items were taken from the park. A complete estimate of the damage sustained at the park is pending.
Burglary detectives immediately processed the scene for anything of evidentiary value and they began to view all video footage. One of the suspects depicted on video was identified within hours of police arrival.
On June 8th KPD Burglary detectives were able to locate all suspects observed on video and they were contacted and interviewed. These interviews led to the identification of all suspects who consisted of ten (10) juveniles and one (1) adult. A quantity of items stolen from the park were recovered and returned to park employees.
KPD Burglary detectives were able to obtain confessions from all suspects. This case will be referred to the Bell County Juvenile Attorney’s Office and to the Bell County District Attorney’s Office for adjudication.
The Killeen Police Department would like to thank everyone who assisted in identifying the suspects involved in this burglary.
This case continues to be investigated and information will be released as it becomes available.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate Fatal Auto Pedestrian Crash on 195
The Killeen Police Department is investigating a fatal auto pedestrian crash on Fort Hood St.
Officers responded to 911 calls at 9:50pm, on Friday, June 5, 2015, telling them a person had been hit by a vehicle in the 1300 block of S. Fort Hood St. Upon the officers arrival they located a 65 year old male lying in the roadway. The male was immediately airlifted to Baylor Scott & White Hospital with life threatening injuries.
The preliminary report indicates the male was attempting to cross Fort Hood Street from the west side to the east side of the roadway. As he was crossing a black 2011 Mazda 6 that was traveling southbound in the inside lane truck the male.
Bahri Greci was pronounced deceased at 12:32am on June 6, 2015 by Justice of the Peace Don Engleking; there was no autopsy ordered.
The Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit continues to investigate this crash and information will be released as it becomes available.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate Burgalry at Aquatics Park, Do You Know These Suspects?
Officers responded to the City of Killeen Aquatics Park located at 1800 E. Stan Schlueter Loop, at 8:14am, on Saturday, June 6, 2015.
The attendants told the officer when they arrived they found the office and the concession area burglarized. The surveillance video revealed that several teenage males were seen in the area at approximately 12:30am and continued in and out of the park until approximately 5:00am. The video also shows that the office area was burglarized at approximately 4:30am. There are two Hispanic males and a black male seen burglarizing the office. One of the Hispanic males is wearing dark colored jeans with blue plaid boxers under the jeans. He also took off his black and white shirt to wrap around his face. The other Hispanic male is wearing light colored jeans with dark plaid boxers underneath and a pink belt. He is also wearing black tennis shoes with white trim and a dark colored cap with a white design on the front and back of the cap. The black male is wearing red and black basketball shorts, black, red and white tennis shoes, a black long sleeve shirt and a black covering over his head.
Detectives are asking anyone who can identify the suspects in this burglary or anyone who has information about this burglary to contact Crime Stoppers at 526-TIPS (8477). You can also go online anonymously at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com or text anonymously to 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 confidential and anonymous and if your tip leads to the arrest of the suspects in this case you could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Missing Elderly Female Found
Juliet Bernadette Son was found this morning at 7:00am, in the area of Alabaster and Obsidian Dr. A passerby saw the news and recognized the elderly female and placed her in their vehicle while they waited for officers to arrive. Ms. Son appeared to be in good shape however, as a precautionary measure, she was transported to the Seton Medical Center Harker Heights.
The Killeen Police Department would like to thank everyone who assisted our department in finding Juliet Son and getting her back safely.
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