The 100 Club of Central Texas will be hosting a Good Friday Fundraiser, on Friday, March 30, 2018 at all McDonald’s Restaurants in Central Texas.  Representatives from the 100 Club and Killeen Police officers’ will be at the McDonald’s located at 3700 Clear Creek Road, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The Bells and Whistles Good Friday Fundraiser was established in 2001 to financially assist area 100 Clubs and support their mission of providing financial assistance to the families of first responders. It also serves as a way for first responders to interact with the community.

We encourage everyone to stop by for lunch and help support this organization that continues to help first responders and their families in their time of need.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

On Tuesday, March 20, 2018, the Killeen Police Department was notified by the Converse Police Department of an active investigation into a Capital Murder that occurred in their city on February 25, 2018.  Information was received that a wanted fugitive in that incident had ties to Killeen.

On Wednesday, March 21, 2018, at approximately 9:45 a.m., detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division, Special Missions Unit, along with the assistance of the United States Marshal Service – Lone Star Fugitive Task Force, located and arrested 17 year-old Isaiah Luis Westman for Capital Murder, without incident. Westman was transported to the Killeen City Jail.

The Converse Police Department and Texas Rangers continue to investigate this incident.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

CORRECTION UPDATE – March 20, 2018

 The operator of the motorcycle was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

On Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at approximately 12:52 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 2800 block of Veterans Memorial Blvd. in reference to a 911 call about a crash involving a motorcycle.  Upon the officers’ arrival, they located a white male lying in the roadway.

The preliminary investigation revealed that a black Kawasaki Motorcycle was traveling over the speed limit eastbound in the outside lane of Veterans Memorial Blvd., when a red Ford Pickup truck entered the intersection turning westbound from Highland Avenue.  The operator of the motorcycle struck the front left quarter panel of the truck, causing the operator to be ejected off the motorcycle, landing in the roadway.  The operator of the motorcycle, 44 year-old Michael Thetford of Killeen, was airlifted to Baylor Scott & White Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased on Sunday, March 18, 2018 by Justice of the Peace Donald Engleking at 11:18 a.m.  The operator of the motorcycle was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

This crash continues to be investigated by the Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit and information will be released as it becomes available

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

UPDATE

Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division and the United States Attorney’s Office – Waco Division have been working together on this case and additional charges have been filed.  On Tuesday, March 13, 2018, an indictment was obtained on 44 year-old Kelvin Javar Jones, charging him with Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.  Jones is currently in the Bell County Jail. 

On Sunday, March 5, 2018, at approximately 8:24 p.m., Killeen Police were dispatched to the 1200 block of Cavalry Drive in reference a 911 call about an armed subject.  While officers’ were in route, numerous 911 calls were received about several males armed with “laser guns”.  Upon their arrival, one male suspect discharged a weapon towards the officers and the officers returned fire.

Through the investigation, the male suspect was identified as 44 year-old Kelvin Javar Jones.  Jones was located by officers in the back yard of a residence on Loyal Lane shortly after the incident.  Once located, he was taken into custody and transported to the Killeen City Jail.

On Tuesday, March 6, 2018, this case was reviewed by the Bell County District Attorney’s Office and a complaint was returned charging Jones with Aggravated Assault on a Public Servant.  Jones was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke and he set his bond at $500,000.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

With the recent explosive incidents in the Austin area related to suspicious packages, the Killeen Police Department wants the community to know that there is no known threat to Killeen; however, residents should always use caution and inspect all packages delivered at your home or workplace.  If you have placed an order, we recommend that you sign up for a notification service, such as an email or text when the package is delivered.

When residents receive an unexpected package, they should be vigilant and look for anything out of the ordinary, such as an unfamiliar return address, no evidence of a recognizable deliver method (US postage stamps, UPS markings, etc.) by checking the labels on the package.  If the package appears suspicious, it is best to not move the package and call the police department immediately.  The department takes these types of incidents very seriously and the safety of our community is the Killeen Police Department’s number one priority.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

On Sunday, March 5, 2018, at approximately 8:24 p.m., Killeen Police were dispatched to the 1200 block of Cavalry Drive in reference a 911 call about an armed subject.  While officers’ were in route, numerous 911 calls were received about several males armed with “laser guns”.  Upon their arrival, one male suspect discharged a weapon towards the officers and the officers returned fire.

Through the investigation, the male suspect was identified as 44 year-old Kelvin Javar Jones.  Jones was located by officers in the back yard of a residence on Loyal Lane shortly after the incident.  Once located, he was taken into custody and transported to the Killeen City Jail.

On Tuesday, March 6, 2018, this case was reviewed by the Bell County District Attorney’s Office and a complaint was returned charging Jones with Aggravated Assault on a Public Servant.  Jones was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke and he set his bond at $500,000.

The two additional male suspects were taken into custody for unrelated charges and are not part of this investigation.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

UPDATE

On Thursday, March 1, 2018, this case was reviewed by the Bell County District Attorney’s Office, and a complaint was returned charging 31 year-old Jason Ricardo Baez with Murder. On Friday, March 2, 2018, Baez was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Claudia Brown and she set his bond at $100,000.  Baez has been transported to the Bell County Jail. 

 On Wednesday, February 28, 2018, at approximately 12:00 p.m., Killeen Police were dispatched to the intersection of Franz Drive and Culp Avenue in reference to a 911 call about shots fired.  Upon the officers’ arrival, they found a male lying in the roadway suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers immediately started to perform life saving measures until paramedics arrived.  The victim was transported to the Carl R. Darnall Medical Center in critical condition.

The preliminary investigation revealed that the victim and suspect were involved in a verbal dispute that led to the shooting.  Witnesses told officers that the suspect fled the area in a gray 2-door sedan at a high rate of speed.  Officers located the suspect vehicle traveling eastbound on Rancier Avenue and attempted to conduct a traffic stop but the driver refused and a pursuit ensued. The suspect driver led officers on a short chase, coming to a stop near the intersection of Rancier Avenue and Shims Blvd.  At approximately 12:20 p.m., officers apprehended the 31 year-old suspect without incident.

The 32 year-old male victim, Lamar Marcell Roberson of Killeen, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Claudia Brown at 1:21 p.m. An autopsy has been ordered to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensics Sciences in Dallas.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department