Killeen, TX (December 14, 2020): 26-year-old male in connection to the missing runaway, 16-year-old Irma Perez, is currently in the Killeen City Jail.

The Killeen Police Department along with the U.S. Marshal’s Lone Star Fugitive Task Force apprehended Shaukhiem Griffin of Killeen for Failure to Comply with Sex Offender Registration. Griffin was taken into custody without incident at approximately 6:15 p.m. in the 4100 block Elms Run Circle in Killeen.

Griffin was a person of interest in connection with a missing person, Irma Perez from Killeen. Perez has been in contact with family members and is not considered endangered at this time.

The Killeen Police Department continues in their efforts to reunite Perez with her family. The case continues to be investigated and further information will be provided once it becomes available.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen, TX (December 14, 2020): One woman is in custody after officers conducted a search warrant at a residence in the 1100 block Nolan Avenue and located several stolen vehicles on the property.

Killeen Police was contacted by the Travis County Sheriff’s Office requesting our assistance in locating a stolen vehicle equipped with a GPS tracker out of their agency. The GPS showed the location of the stolen vehicle, 2008 Silver Mercedes, in the back yard of the residence.

Upon arrival, Patrol Officers observed the stolen vehicle parked in the backyard of the residence with another vehicle parked in the driveway. The vehicle in the driveway was found to also be stolen out of Copperas Cove.

A search warrant was secured for the residence and officers recovered two stolen firearms out of Harker Heights, narcotics, the keys to the stolen vehicles and a large amount of identifying information. The residence was occupied with three individuals: Brooke Cunniff, her 17-month-old son and Chelsea Smith. Chelsea Smith, 28, was found to have five outstanding warrants for Burglary of Vehicle and one for Debit/Credit Card Abuse. The warrants were from the Belton, Nolanville and Harker Heights Police Departments. Smith was transported to the Bell County Jail.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

UPDATE NEWS RELEASE: Killeen, TX (December 11, 2020): Male suspect formally charged after stealing car with children from the gas station.

On December 10, 2020, this case was reviewed by the Bell County District Attorney’s Office and two complaints were returned charging 26-year old Christopher Ausgo Thomas with Kidnapping and Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle.  Thomas is currently in the Bell County Jail.

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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE LOCATE STOLEN CAR

Killeen, TX (December 8, 2020): Officers locate a male suspect after he stole a car with two children inside in the 3400 block of West Stan Schlueter. 

The Killeen Police Department received a 911 call on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at approximately 3:00 p.m., about a car being stolen.  Upon the officers’ arrival, the victim told officers that she walked inside the gas station, when she noticed a male get in her vehicle, a white Kia, and drove off with her two children in the backseat.  The vehicle was last seen traveling westbound on Stan Schlueter. 

Assisting officers immediately saturated the area and they located the Kia.  The suspect driver came to a stop at a parking lot at 4001 W. Stan Schlueter and he was taken into custody without incident.  The 2- and 7-year old children were located inside the vehicle unharmed.  For precautionary measures, paramedics checked the welfare of the children and were returned safely to their mother. 

“This is a reminder about not leaving your keys in an unattended vehicle.  In a matter of seconds, a thief looks for easy access to commit a crime of opportunity.  The officers with Days A Shift did an outstanding job locating the suspect and safely returning the children,” stated Assistant Chief Donohue.  

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen, TX (December 8, 2020): Officers locate a male suspect after he stole a car with two children inside in the 3400 block of West Stan Schlueter.

The Killeen Police Department received a 911 call on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at approximately 3:00 p.m., about a car being stolen. Upon the officers’ arrival, the victim told officers that she walked inside the gas station, when she noticed a male get in her vehicle, a white Kia, and drove off with her two children in the backseat. The vehicle was last seen traveling westbound on Stan Schlueter.

Assisting officers immediately saturated the area and they located the Kia. The suspect driver came to a stop at a parking lot at 4001 W. Stan Schlueter and he was taken into custody without incident. The 2- and 7-year old children were located inside the vehicle unharmed. For precautionary measures, paramedics checked the welfare of the children and were returned safely to their mother.

“This is a reminder about not leaving your keys in an unattended vehicle. In a matter of seconds, a thief looks for easy access to commit a crime of opportunity. The officers with Days A Shift did an outstanding job locating the suspect and safely returning the children,” stated Assistant Chief Donohue.

Investigation is ongoing and information will be released as it becomes available.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen, TX (December 1, 2020): On Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at approximately 8:03 a.m., officers responded to an Aggravated Robbery at the Lucky Treasures Game Room located at 4302 E. Rancier Ave. The victim reported that an unknown white male entered the business wearing a light blue hooded sweatshirt, with the hood over his head and a mask over his face. The suspect pointed a handgun at the clerk and demanded money. The clerk complied and the suspect fled on foot in an unknown direction.

Through the investigation, detectives with the Violent Crimes Unit were able to identify two suspects, with one being the getaway driver. The case was reviewed by the Bell County District Attorney’s Office and complaints were returned, charging 40-year-old Franklin Derek Cepeda Camacho and 31-year-old Courtney Michelle Maldonado with Aggravated Robbery. On Monday, November 30, 2020, Camacho and Maldonado were located and arrested without incident. Both are currently in the Bell County Jail.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department