Killeen Police received information that a retired kindergarten teacher from Peebles Elementary School allegedly engaged in inappropriate conduct with a student during the 2016-17 school year.

Through the investigation, detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division, Special Victims Unit, discovered that a juvenile victim disclosed that Mr. Leonardo Casias, had inappropriate physical contact with the student.

This case was reviewed by the Bell County District Attorney’s Office and on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, a complaint was returned charging Leonardo Casias with Indecency with a Child Sexual Contact.  Justice of the Peace Clifford Coleman issued a warrant for his arrest and on Thursday, May 30, 2019, Casias was arrested by the Poteet Police Department and was transported to the Atascosa County Jail.

We would like to thank the Bell County District Attorney’s Office, the Children’s Advocacy Center of Central Texas, Killeen Independent School District, KISD Police Department, Poteet Police Department and the family involved for assisting with this investigation.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

On Thursday, April 18, 2019, at approximately 7:23 p.m. officers were dispatched to the CEFCO Convenience Store located at 4011 E. Stan Schlueter Loop in reference to an assault.  Officers’ were told that an unknown female and male were inside the store causing a disturbance.  The victim witnessed the disturbance and exited the store to call 9-1-1 for assistance.  When the suspects exited the store, the male suspect assaulted the victim and both suspects stole his personal property.

Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division, Violent Crimes Unit, received a crime stoppers tip identifying both suspects.  On Friday, May 24, 2019, this case was reviewed by the Bell County District Attorney’s office and complaints were returned charging 45 year-old Indrel Shawnea Green and 30 year-old Devyone Montrell Green with Robbery.  Warrants were issued by Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke and at approximately 4:00 p.m., both suspects were taken into custody and transported to the Killeen City Jail.  Both suspects were previously charged with Interference with an Emergency Call related to this case.

The Killeen Police Department would like to thank the community for their assistance in this case.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen Police Department’s K9 Arco, Merlin and Edy will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Arco and Merlin’s vest will be embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of K9 Ty, California City Police Department”. K9 Edy’s vest will be embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of K9 Rocco, Pittsburgh Bureau of Police”. Delivery is expected within eight to ten weeks.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c (3) charity located in East Taunton, MA whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. The non-profit was established in 2009 to assist law enforcement agencies with this potentially lifesaving body armor for their four-legged K9 officers. Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provided over 3,400 protective vests, in 50 states, through private and corporate donations, at a value of $5.7 million dollars.

The program is open to dogs actively employed in the U.S. with law enforcement or related agencies who are certified and at least 20 months of age. New K9 graduates, as well as K9s with expired vests, are eligible to participate.

The donation to provide one protective vest for a law enforcement K9 is $950.00. Each vest has a value between $1,744 – $2,283 and a five-year warranty, and an average weight of 4-5 lbs. There is an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States. For more information or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please call 508-824-6978. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provides information, lists events, and accepts tax-deductible donations of any denomination at www.vik9s.org or mailed to P.O. Box 9 East Taunton, MA 02718.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen Police need your help locating an elderly man with dementia.

64 year-old, Mario Urbina, was last seen in the 900 block of Hall Street around 4:00 p.m. late this afternoon. He left on foot eastbound towards Nolanville where he resides.

He was last seen wearing a brown hat, like the one in the photo, khaki pants and jacket and Nike shoes. Mario is approximately 5’5” tall and weighs approximately 155 pounds.

Mario is fairly new to the area and his family is concerned.

If you have seen or know the whereabouts of Mario, please call the Killeen Police Department at 254-501-8830.

Killeen Police Department’s K9 Jaxx will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Jaxx’s vest is sponsored by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. 2019 craft fair fundraiser and will be embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of K9 Kilo, Seekonk Police Department, MA”.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c (3) charity located in East Taunton, MA whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. The non-profit was established in 2009 to assist law enforcement agencies with this potentially lifesaving body armor for their four-legged K9 officers. Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provided over 3,400 protective vests, in 50 states, through private and corporate donations, at a value of $5.7 million dollars.

The program is open to dogs actively employed in the U.S. with law enforcement or related agencies who are certified and at least 20 months of age. New K9 graduates, as well as K9s with expired vests, are eligible to participate.

The donation to provide one protective vest for a law enforcement K9 is $950.00. Each vest has a value between $1,744 – $2,283 and a five-year warranty, and an average weight of 4-5 lbs. There is an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States. For more information or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please call 508-824-6978. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provides information, lists events, and accepts tax-deductible donations of any denomination at www.vik9s.org or mailed to P.O. Box 9 East Taunton, MA 02718.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department