Killeen Police Investigate a Fatality on Stan Schlueter
Killeen, TX (May 31, 2023): A 41-year-old is deceased after a single car crash.
On Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at approximately 10:14 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 200 block of W. Stan Schlueter Loop in reference to a single vehicle roll-over crash. Upon the officer’s arrival, they located a female lying along the shoulder of the roadway. She was immediately airlifted to Baylor Scott & White in critical condition.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a black Lexus NX 350 was traveling westbound on W. Stan Schlueter Loop at a high rate of speed. The driver lost control of the vehicle, off the roadway, striking landscape fixtures causing the vehicle to roll. The driver was found was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle.
The victim, Amanda Elizabeth Love, succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased by the Justice of Peace Cliff Coleman at the hospital.
Investigators with the Traffic Unit continue to investigate this fatality and there is no additional information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Conducts a Railroad Detail
Killeen, TX (May 26, 2023): Killeen Police Traffic Unit partners with BNSF Police Department to enforce and educate the public about safety around the railroad tracks.
On Thursday, May 25, 2023, both agencies conducted a train detail at SH-195 and the railroad tracks to bring awareness to the community about railroad crossing safety and to enforce the Texas Transportation Code laws near this intersection. Vehicles frequently stop on the tracks or too close to them when the red light at SH-195 and Veterans Memorial Blvd. is activated. Upon illumination of the crossing signal, vehicles are required by law to stop immediately at the designated point.
Between 9:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., the following violations occurred in the officer’s presence at this location.
• 19 citations were issued for Stopping, Standing, or Parking Prohibited in Certain Places.
• 1 arrest was made for an outstanding warrant
A total of 19 citations were issued, a significant decrease from previous details showing a much better compliance rate with the state law.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Arrest Four Men During Online Predator Sting
Killeen, TX (May 23, 2023): Members of the Killeen Police Department Criminal Investigation Division with the assistance of the Texas Department of Public Safety, worked a special detail, Operation Save Our Youth, targeting online predators. Detectives posed as underage teens on various social media platforms and were contacted by the suspects.
The goal of the operation was to decrease the number of cases received for minors being exploited and victimized by adults while using internet applications. The department took a proactive approach to prevent any more juveniles from being victims of sexual assault or potentially being a victim of human trafficking.
The four men, 32-year-old John Alexander Caruth of Killeen, 22-year-old Stephan McArthur Wilson of Fort Cavazos, 23-year-old Nirajan Oli of California and 52- year-old Allen Julius Sistrunk Jr. of Harker Heights, were charged with solicitation of a minor.
The Killeen Police Department would like to remind parents to be cautious of these social media apps and monitor their children’s online activity.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Charge and Arrest Former KISD Teacher
Killeen, TX (May 23, 2023): A 49-year-old male is currently awaiting extradition to Bell County after being arrested for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child.
On February 9, 2023, it was reported to the Killeen Police Department that a former teacher allegedly engaged inappropriate conduct with a student at Alice Douse Elementary School.
Through the investigation, detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division, Special Victims Unit, discovered that a juvenile victim disclosed that Mr. Makalani Jones, had inappropriate physical contact with the student in the fall of 2022.
This case was reviewed by the Bell County District Attorney’s Office and on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, a complaint was returned charging Makalani Jones with Aggravated Sexual Assault on a Child. Justice of the Peace Nicola James issued a warrant for his arrest and on Monday, May 22, 2023, Jones was located and arrested by the United States Marshals Service – Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force. He was transported to the Gaston County Jail where he was processed and will await extradition to Bell County.
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, Gaston County Sheriff’s Office, the US Marshals Service – Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force and the family involved for assisting with this investigation.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate a Morning Fatality
Killeen, TX (May 18, 2023): A 46-year-old male is deceased from a two-vehicle collision.
On Thursday, May 18, 2023, at approximately 8:14 a.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of SH-195 and Chaparral Road in reference to a crash. Upon the officers’ arrival, they located a silver car and a pickup truck both with major damage.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a 4-door silver Toyota car was stopped for the red light in the inside northbound lane on SH-195. When a white Chevy pickup truck with trailer traveling northbound in the inside lane, struck the Toyota in the rear. The driver of the Toyota was transported to AdventHealth Central Texas in critical condition. The driver of the Chevy was transported to Seton Medical Center Harker Heights with minor injuries.
The driver of the Toyota succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson at 9:08 a.m. The name of the victim has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Investigators with the Traffic Unit continue to investigate this fatality and there is no other information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Identify and Arrest Murder Suspect
Killeen, TX (May 15, 2023): Through the investigation, detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division identified a suspect. The case was presented to the Bell County District Attorney’s Office and a complaint for Murder was returned charging 19-year-old Donovan Lee Mann.
At approximately 9:57 p.m., the U.S. Marshals – Lone Star Fugitive Task Force located and arrested Mann on the Murder warrant without incident. He was transported to the Bell County Jail.
The investigation is ongoing and no other information will be released.
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UPDATE NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE IDENTIFIES MURDER VICTIM
Killeen, TX (May 9, 2023): The victim has been identified as Eugene Sonny Brownlow.
CORRECTION: The age of the victim is 16.
The investigation is ongoing and at this time no other information will be released.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE A MURDER ON ZEPHYR
Killeen, TX (May 8, 2023): Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division are investigating the death of a 15-year-old male juvenile.
On Monday, May 8, 2023, at approximately 10:03 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 3600 block of Zephyr Road in reference to a shots fired call. While officers were in route, they were told that a shooting victim was on Becker Drive. Officers arrived at the Star Mart Convenience Store and located shell casings in the parking lot.
At approximately 10:07 a.m., additional officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of Becker Drive, and they located three male victims suffering from gunshot wounds. One was airlifted to Baylor Scott & White Hospital, a second to Seton Medical Center Harker Heights, and a third to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center. Two victims are currently listed in stable condition. The third victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by the Office of Justice of the Peace Nicola James at 12:40 p.m.
The name of the victim has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
This is the fourth Murder for the City of Killeen in 2023.
No arrest has been made.
The department is asking anyone who may have seen anything or has information about the incident, 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.
The investigation is ongoing and at this time no other information will be released.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Identifies Murder Victim
Killeen, TX (May 9, 2023): The victim has been identified as Eugene Sonny Brownlow.
CORRECTION: The age of the victim is 16.
The investigation is ongoing and at this time no other information will be released.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE A MURDER ON ZEPHYR
Killeen, TX (May 8, 2023): Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division are investigating the death of a 15-year-old male juvenile.
On Monday, May 8, 2023, at approximately 10:03 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 3600 block of Zephyr Road in reference to a shots fired call. While officers were in route, they were told that a shooting victim was on Becker Drive. Officers arrived at the Star Mart Convenience Store and located shell casings in the parking lot.
At approximately 10:07 a.m., additional officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of Becker Drive, and they located three male victims suffering from gunshot wounds. One was airlifted to Baylor Scott & White Hospital, a second to Seton Medical Center Harker Heights, and a third to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center. Two victims are currently listed in stable condition. The third victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by the Office of Justice of the Peace Nicola James at 12:40 p.m.
The name of the victim has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
This is the fourth Murder for the City of Killeen in 2023.
No arrest has been made.
The department is asking anyone who may have seen anything or has information about the incident, to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online at http://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.
The investigation is ongoing and at this time no other information will be released.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Conduct a Shooting Investigation
Killeen, TX (May 8, 2023): Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division are investigating a shooting that occurred on Gray Street.
On Sunday, May 7, 2023, officers were dispatched to the 600 block of North Gray Street at approximately 7:42 p.m., in reference to a gunshot victim. Upon the officers’ arrival, they located a male suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim, 38-year-old male, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 8:37 p.m. by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson.
The name of the victim has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
One arrest has been made.
The department is asking anyone who may have seen anything or has information about this incident, to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online at http://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.
The investigation is ongoing and at this time no other information will be released.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate a Murder on Zephyr
Killeen, TX (May 8, 2023): Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division are investigating the death of a 15-year-old male juvenile.
On Monday, May 8, 2023, at approximately 10:03 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 3600 block of Zephyr Road in reference to a shots fired call. While officers were in route, they were told that a shooting victim was on Becker Drive. Officers arrived at the Star Mart Convenience Store and located shell casings in the parking lot.
At approximately 10:07 a.m., additional officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of Becker Drive, and they located three male victims suffering from gunshot wounds. One was airlifted to Baylor Scott & White Hospital, a second to Seton Medical Center Harker Heights, and a third to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center. Two victims are currently listed in stable condition. The third victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by the Office of Justice of the Peace Nicola James at 12:40 p.m.
The name of the victim has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
This is the fourth Murder for the City of Killeen in 2023.
No arrest has been made.
The department is asking anyone who may have seen anything or has information about the incident, to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online at http://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.
The investigation is ongoing and at this time no other information will be released.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate Two Early Morning Burglaries
Killeen, TX (May 5, 2023): Detectives with the Property Crimes Unit are investigating two burglaries and need the community’s assistance.
On Friday, May 5, 2023, at approximately 5:10 a.m., officers were dispatched to the Blue Diamond Smoke Shop located at 104 W. Elms Road in reference to a burglary alarm. Upon the officers’ arrival, they observed the front door to the business smashed and glass on the concrete.
Through the investigation, video surveillance showed a gray Jeep, reported stolen, backed up to the business and a black male exits the vehicle. The male uses a metal bar to smash the front glass door and enters the business. The male removes the cash register and several items.
Officers were then dispatched to the Killeen Wine & Spirits located at 1015 N. College in reference to a burglary. Video surveillance showed at approximately 5:29 a.m., the same vehicle is seen backing up again to the business and two black males exit the Jeep. The males used a metal bar to enter the business and took liquor and cash from the cash register.
The department is asking anyone who may have seen anything or has information about the suspects in these burglary cases, to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online at http://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.
The investigation is ongoing and at this time no other information will be released.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
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