First Retiree from Killeen Police Department Passes Away
We’d like to take a moment to acknowledge Retired Captain William Victor Mangerich, 101, who passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020.
Captain Mangerich (Ret.) served in the United States Army during World War II. Following his time in the military, Capt. Mangerich (Ret.) joined the Killeen Police Department in 1949 where he began his career as a patrolman. He served in various assignments throughout the department for 30 years and retired in 1979 as a Police Captain. He was well respected by all those he served with and those he served. Captain Mangerich (Ret.) was the first Police Officer to retire in the department’s history.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Walt, his sister Monika Rettng, his first wife Leone Marie Mangerich, and ex-wife and friend Nellie Faye Mangerich. Survivors include daughter Carolynn Champlin (Eugene) of Killeen, grandsons Billy Gene Champlin(Teri) and Terry Wayne (Tammy) of Killeen and great grandchildren Bailey, Paige, Aiden, Cayce, Cody and Clayton Champlin all of Killeen.
The funeral services for Captain Mangerich (Ret.) will be on Friday, January 31, 2020 at the First Baptist Church Trimmier. Burial will follow with Police Honors at Live Oak Cemetery in Youngsport.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate a Bank Robbery
Officers were dispatched to the First Texas Bank located at 2200 W. Central Texas Expressway on Friday, January 24, 2020, at approximately 4:33 p.m., after receiving a 911 call about the bank being robbed. Upon the officers’ arrival, they were told that a black female entered the bank and walked up to the teller. The suspect displayed a weapon, demanded money and fled the area southbound with an undisclosed amount of money.
The suspect was last seen wearing a denim blue jacket, dark colored leggings and white tennis shoes. She is described a black female approximately 5”8” tall, weighing approximately 140-150 pounds and approximately 25-30 years old.
Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division, Violent Crimes Unit, are asking anyone who may have seen anything or has information about this Robbery, to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com. You can also download the P3Tips App for IOS or Android and give an anonymous tip. All information is confidential and anonymous and if your tip leads to the arrest of the person(s) responsible, you could be eligible to receive a reward up to $1,000 in cash.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Arrest Suspect involved in Infant’s Death
Officers responded to the 3600 block of Littleleaf Drive at 11:58 a.m., on Tues, January 14, 2020, after receiving a 911 call in reference to an unresponsive and not breathing two month old male infant. Upon the officer’s arrival, they immediately began performing CPR until Killeen Fire Department Paramedics arrived and transported the infant to Advent Health. At approximately 1:00 p.m., Justice of the Peace Cliff Coleman pronounced the infant, Quan Kendrick Devin Scott, deceased and ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.
Through the investigation, detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division, Special Victims Unit, revealed that a caretaker had intentionally caused injuries to the infant. The Bell County District Attorney’s Office reviewed this case and returned a complaint charging Shaniquie Shaniel-Shavon Parker, 29, with Injury to a Child causing Serious Bodily Injury. Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke arraigned Parker and set her bond at $1,000,000. The suspect is currently awaiting transport to the Bell County Jail.
Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division Special Victims Unit continue to investigate this death and information will be released as it becomes available.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigates a Fatal Crash
On Wednesday, January 15, 2020, a Killeen Police Officer was patrolling in the 8200 block of E. Trimmier and drove up on a crash at approximately 10:29 p.m. The officer observed a female behind the steering wheel and was unconscious. Paramedics arrived on scene and did not find any life signs on the female. Justice of the Peace Cooke pronounced the driver, Christina Marie Nowacki, 32, deceased at 11:22 p.m. at the scene. He ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.
The preliminary investigation revealed that Nowacki was traveling in a 2019 Chevrolet Sonic, southbound on E. Trimmier when she left the roadway on the west side of Trimmier, causing the vehicle to strike into a tree.
The Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit continues to investigate this fatality and information will be released as it becomes available.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Suspect Identified in Officer Involved Shooting
UPDATE – January 14, 2020
Through the investigation, it was determined that the suspect, Jason Wayne Brooks, 42, was not armed during this incident. Brooks had an active parole warrant for Parole Violation and was charged with Evading Arrest or Detention and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Brooks is currently in the Bell County Jail.
Probationary Police Officer, Jose Rosado, who was hired in 2018, will remain on administrative leave pending the results of the two investigations.
Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
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Killeen Police Investigate an Officer Involved Shooting.
On Sunday, January 12, 2020, at approximately 11:14 a.m., officers were dispatched to the Holiday Terrace Motor Hotel located at 1708 E. Veterans Memorial Blvd. in reference to a criminal trespass.
Upon the officers’ arrival, they were advised the male suspect fled on foot eastbound. During the course of the investigation, the suspect was located on Terrace Drive. During the confrontation, the officer gave several commands to the suspect, when the officer discharged his firearm. No injuries were reported and the suspect was detained and transported to the Killeen City Jail.
The department will conduct two separate investigations of this incident: one by the Criminal Investigation Division and another by the Internal Affairs Unit. According to standard procedures, the officer has been place on administrative leave pending the results of the investigations.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate an Officer Involved Shooting
On Sunday, January 12, 2020, at approximately 11:14 a.m., officers were dispatched to the Holiday Terrace Motor Hotel located at 1708 E. Veterans Memorial Blvd. in reference to a criminal trespass.
Upon the officers’ arrival, they were advised the male suspect fled on foot eastbound. During the course of the investigation, the suspect was located on Terrace Drive. During the confrontation, the officer gave several commands to the suspect, when the officer discharged his firearm. No injuries were reported and the suspect was detained and transported to the Killeen City Jail.
The department will conduct two separate investigations of this incident: one by the Criminal Investigation Division and another by the Internal Affairs Unit. According to standard procedures, the officer has been place on administrative leave pending the results of the investigations.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Suspect Driver in Pedestrian Fatality Arrested
UPDATE – January 11, 2020
Investigators with the Traffic Unit have identified the suspect driver in this fatality. On Friday, January 10, 2020, the Bell County District Attorney’s Office returned a complaint charging Michael David Olivas, 30, with Accident Causing Death. Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke issued a warrant and set his bond at $500,000. On Saturday, January 11, 2020, Olivas turned himself in. He is currently in the Bell County Jail.
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UPDATE – January 2, 2020
On January 1, 2020, Investigators with the Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit were able to follow leads provided by citizens and crime stopper tips. The suspect vehicle involved along with the operator of the vehicle was located at a residence in Killeen. The case is being forwarded to the Bell County District Attorney’s Office for review.
The investigators would like to thank the public for their assistance in providing information in this case.
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UPDATE – December 22, 2019
Through the investigation, Investigators with the Traffic Unit have determined that the suspect vehicle is a pewter or lighter color 2000-2006 Chevy Tahoe. There will be minimal damage to the front right headlight.
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Killeen Police Investigates a Pedestrian Fatality on Jasper.
Officers responded to the 1000 block of Jasper Road at approximately 7:19 p.m., on Saturday, December 21, 2019, after receiving a 911 call about a crash involving a pedestrian and a vehicle. Upon the officers’ arrival, they located a male lying in the roadway. He was immediately transported to the Carl R. Darnall Medical Center with life threatening injuries.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the pedestrian was crossing southbound on Jasper Road. An unknown SUV, traveling eastbound in the inside lane, struck the pedestrian. The suspect vehicle fled the scene.
The pedestrian, 53 year-old Michael Dean Cook, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 8:56 p.m. by Justice of the Peace Daryl Peters. He ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
KPD Investigates a Burglary of a Habitation
On Friday, January 10, 2020, at approximately 9:50 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 4200 block of Corinne Drive in reference to a 911 call about a burglary of a habitation. While officers’ were enroute, they were advised by the Bell County Communications Center that shots were fired.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a male suspect forced entry into a residence when he was confronted by the homeowner. The homeowner armed himself and fired gunshots towards the suspect; the suspect fled the area.
At approximately 9:59 a.m., officers located the suspect suffering from a gunshot wound on Woodlake Drive. He was immediately transported to the Carl R. Darnall Medical Center. The suspect, James Centron Taylor Mitchell Jr., 18, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke. He ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.
The Killeen Police Department and the Bell County District Attorney’s Office are working collaboratively on this investigation and information will be released as it becomes available.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate a Murder on Jennifer Drive
On Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at approximately 12:14 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 2200 block of Jennifer Drive in reference to a 911 call about shots fired. Upon the officers’ arrival, they located a male 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 Army Medical Center with life threatening injuries.
The victim, 32 year-old Michael Cirilo, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 1:04 a.m. by Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke. He ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.
Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division, Homicide Unit, are asking anyone who may have seen anything or has information about this Murder, to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com. You can also download the P3Tips App for IOS or Android and give an anonymous tip. All information is confidential and anonymous and if your tip leads to the arrest of the person(s) responsible, you could be eligible to receive a reward up to $1,000 in cash.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Murder Suspect Located and Arrested
UPDATE – January 8, 2020
The Criminal Investigation Division, Homicide Unit, has identified the suspect involved in the Murder of 29 year-old Steven Christopher Guiles.
A warrant for Murder was obtained and on Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at approximately 12:00 p.m., with the assistance of the United States Marshals – Lone Star Fugitive Task Force, 24 year-old Isaac Terrell Boston was located and arrested for Murder. Boston is currently in the Bell County Jail with a bond amount of $1,000,000.
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Killeen Police Investigate a Murder on College Street.
On December 30, 2019, at approximately 7:34 a.m., Officers were dispatched to the 800 block of College Street in reference to a 911 call about a gunshot victim. Upon the officers’ arrival, they located a non-responsive male victim. Justice of the Peace Daryl Peters pronounced the 29 year old, white male deceased on scene at 7:56 a.m. He ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.
The victim’s name has been withheld pending the notification of his next of kin.
Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division, Homicide Unit, are asking anyone who may have seen anything or has information about this Murder, to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com. You can also download the P3Tips App for IOS or Android and give an anonymous tip. All information is confidential and anonymous and if your tip leads to the arrest of the person(s) responsible, you could be eligible to receive a reward up to $1,000 in cash.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
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