Killeen Police Identifies Hit and Run Driver
Killeen, TX (June 27, 2023): A 42-year-old male has been charged and arrested in a hit and run fatality.
Through the investigation, investigators with the Traffic Unit identified the driver of the Dodge Journey. The case was presented to the Bell County District Attorney’s Office and a complaint was returned charging 42-year-old Michael Terrance Sneed with Accident Involving Injury/Death. A warrant was issued by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson and on June 26, 2023, Sneed turned himself in to the Bell County Jail.
This investigation is ongoing and no other information will be released at this time.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATES A FATALITY ON CENTRAL TEXAS EXPRESSWAY
Killeen, TX (May 2, 2023): Investigators with the Killeen Police Traffic Unit are investigating a pedestrian fatality.
On Monday, May 1, 2023, at approximately 12:30 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 4600 Block of E. Central Texas Expressway in reference to a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. Upon the officers’ arrival, they located a female lying in the roadway. Paramedics arrived on scene and immediately began life saving procedures. The victim was transported to Seton Medical Center Harker Heights Hospital in critical condition.
The victim, Rasha Kendrick, 48, succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased at 12:53 a.m. by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the victim entered the outside lane of the roadway in the 4600 Block of E Central Texas Expressway when an Infinity Sedan traveling eastbound struck the victim. A second vehicle, also traveling eastbound, subsequently struck the victim. The sedan that struck the victim immediately returned to the scene. The second vehicle left the scene without providing required information or rendering aid.
Video surveillance was obtained, and it shows the second vehicle to be a red or orange color Dodge Journey. The vehicle may have front end or lower front bumper damage along with possible mechanical damage to the underside of the vehicle.
This investigation is active and no other information will be released at this time.
Traffic Investigators are asking anyone who can identify this suspect or has information about this fatality, 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.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Arrest Twelve During Prostitution Operation
Killeen, TX (June 27, 2023): On Thursday, June 15, 2023, and Friday, June 16, 2023, members of the Killeen Police Department Organized Crime Unit conducted an undercover operation directed at prostitution and solicitation of prostitution in Killeen. Due to the increase of complaints about Prostitution throughout the City of Killeen, the operation resulted in twelve arrests.
- Monique Davila, 31 years-old, Prostitution
- Diana Arispe, 34 years-old, Prostitution
- Nadia Browder, 38 years-old, Prostitution
- Heaven Sarmiento, 20 years-old, Prostitution
- Elyshia Bullion, 22 years-old, Prostitution
- Lawrence Daniels, 45 years-old, Prostitution
- Jiaya Hunter, 21 years-old, Prostitution
- Stephany Ann Carver, 40 years-old, Prostitution and Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon
- Angelo Frazier, 48 years-old, Solicitation of Prostitution
- Jose Luis Facundo, 26 years-old, Solicitation of Prostitution
- Rakeem Jamal Nelson, 31 years-old, Felon in Possession of a Weapon
- Daniel James Estrada, 36 years-old, Solicitation of Prostitution
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Extra Patrols During The Independence Day Holiday
Killeen, TX (June 23, 2023): The Killeen Police Department will participate in a Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) over the Independence Day Holiday.
This Fourth of July, the department will have additional patrol officers whose primary focus will be to locate and arrest impaired drivers. During this time, there is a higher likelihood of impaired drivers on the roadways, causing an increased potential for alcohol-related crashes involving injuries or deaths The enforcement period will occur between Friday, June 23, 2023, and Sunday, July 9, 2023. During this time, the participating officers will concentrate their efforts on Driving While Intoxicated enforcement at times when impaired driving is most likely to occur.
The Department participates in the program by means of a grant from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).
- In 2021, 538 people died in motor vehicle crashes over the Fourth of July holiday period (6 p.m. July 2 – 5:59 a.m. July 6, 2021). Thirty-nine percent (212) of those fatalities occurred in alcohol-impaired-driving crashes.
- From 2017 to 2021, there were 1,460 drivers killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes over the 4th of July holiday period. Thirty-eight percent (552) of the drivers killed during those years were alcohol-impaired (with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or higher), and nearly half (44%) of the drivers killed aged 21-34 were drunk.
The Killeen Police Department and TxDOT encourage people to “Plan While You Can” to avoid the consequences of impaired driving. A person’s abilities, decision-making skills, and judgment can diminish while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Consider using a taxi or car service, a designated driver, or public transportation as an alternative to driving after drinking.
If you see a suspected drunk driver, and you (or a passenger) can do so safely, please call 9-1-1 with the information.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Arrest 29-Year-Old Murder Suspect
Killeen, TX (June 22, 2023): This case was reviewed by the Bell County District Attorney’s Office and was subsequently presented to the Bell County Grand Jury. An indictment for Murder was returned on Demetrius Isaiah Patterson of Killeen and an arrest warrant was issued. Patterson was already incarcerated in Rockdale County, GA, on an unrelated Aggravated Assault charge from Killeen. Patterson was extradited to Bell County where he was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Keith Reed on the Murder with a bond of $500,000.
This was the twenty-second Murder victim in the City of Killeen in 2022.
Detectives continue to investigate this Murder and there is no additional information at this time.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE ARE ACTIVELY INVESTIGATING THE MURDER OF A 35-YEAR-OLD MALE
Killeen, TX (December 24, 2022): On December 24, 2022, at approximately 2:07 a.m., Killeen Police Officers were dispatched to a 911 call in reference to a shooting victim in the 3300 block of Hereford Lane. Officers arrived on scene and located the victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers administered life-saving measures until paramedics arrived on scene to assist.
The victim, Clint Demetri Jones, succumbed to his injuries, and was pronounced deceased at the scene by Justice of the Peace Cliff Coleman, at 2:44 a.m.
No arrests have been made at this time.
This is the twenty-second Murder victim in the City of Killeen this year.
The department is asking anyone who may have seen anything or has information about this Murder, especially the persons who were on the area when officers arrived, 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.
Detectives are actively investigating this Murder and there is no additional information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate a Criminal Homicide on Bryce
Killeen, TX (June 13, 2023): Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division are investigating the death of a 30-year-old male.
On Friday, June 9, 2023, at approximately 11:32 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 400 block of E. Bryce Avenue in reference to a shooting victim. Both officers and Killeen EMS arrived on scene and started to perform life-saving measures on a male suffering from a gunshot wound. He was immediately airlifted to Baylor Scott & White in critical condition.
The victim succumbed to his injuries on Monday, June 12, 2023, and was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Cliff Coleman at 4:12 p.m.
The name of the victim has been withheld per the family’s request.
This is the sixth Murder for the City of Killeen in 2023.
No arrests have 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 Officer Arrested for Violation of Protective Order
Killeen, TX (June 13, 2023): The Killeen Police Department received notification that a Killeen Police Officer was arrested by the Coryell County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. The arrest was a result of an off-duty incident investigated by the Copperas Cove Police Department.
The Killeen Police Department has initiated an Internal Affairs investigation and the police officer has been placed on administrative leave with pay pending the outcome of the investigation.
No other information will be released at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate a Hit and Run Fatality
Killeen, TX (June 11, 2023): The Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit need the community’s assistance in a hit and run fatality.
On Sunday, June 11, 2023, at approximately 2:31 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 1900 block of E. Elms Road in reference to a crash. Upon the officers’ arrival, paramedics were on sceneattending to a male lying in the roadway with serious injuries. The victim, Eric Rucker, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene by Justice of the Peace Nicola James at 3:21 a.m. She ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwest Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.
The preliminary investigation revealed that two motorcycle operators were traveling westbound on E. Elms Road when the victim dropped an item in the roadway. Both motorcyclists stopped and got off their motorcycles to retrieve the item. While the victim was trying to recover the dropped item, he was struck by a passing vehicle.
The suspect vehicle was described to be a smaller gray sedan, and may have front end and windshield damage.
Traffic Investigators are 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 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 there is no additional information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police are Conducting a Death Investigation
Killeen, TX (June 10, 2023): Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division are investigating the death of two males.
Killeen Police were dispatched to the 1800 block of Gaynor Drive at 11:31 a.m., on Saturday, June 10, 2023, in reference to two shooting victims. Upon the officers’ arrival, they located a 29 year-old male and a 19 year-old male deceased inside a vehicle on the roadway. Both males appeared to have at least one gunshot wound.
Justice of the Peace Nicola James pronounced both males deceased and ordered autopsies to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.
Detectives believe this is an isolated incident and there is no threat to the community.
The department is asking anyone who may have seen anything or has any information about this incident to call the department at (254) 501-8830 or the Bell County Crime Stoppers at (264) 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.
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 Criminal Homicide
Killeen, TX (June 6, 2023): Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division are investigating the death of a 23-year-old female.
On Monday, May 29, 2023, at approximately 4:22 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of Benttree Drive in reference to a shooting victim. Upon the officers’ arrival, they located a female suffering from a gunshot wound. She was immediately airlifted to Baylor Scott & White in critical condition.
The victim, Brook Elaine Ball, succumbed to her injuries on Monday, June 5, 2023, and was pronounced deceased by the Justice of the Peace Larry Wilkey at 4:32 p.m.
This is the fifth Murder for the City of Killeen in 2023.
No arrests have been made.
Detectives believe this was an isolated incident and there is no threat to the community.
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 Fatality on Rosewood
Killeen, TX (June 4, 2023): A 23-year-old male is deceased after a multi-vehicle crash.
On Saturday, June 3, 2023, at approximately 4:18 p.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of Rosewood Drive and E. Central Texas Expressway in reference to in reference to a major crash involving a pinned operator. Upon the officers’ arrival, a driver and passenger of a vehicle involved were both transported to the hospital in critical condition.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a gray Dodge Challenger was traveling eastbound on E. Central Texas Expressway at a high rate of speed approaching the intersection of Rosewood Drive on the inside turn-left only lane. Upon entering the intersection, the vehicle disregarded the turn marks at the intersection and struck a red Dodge Durango that was attempting to make a left turn at the intersection. After the impact, the Dodge Challenger struck a traffic light pole and the Dodge Durango continued across the center median, striking a semi-truck trailer, that was attempting to turn onto E. Central Texas Expressway from the turn-around. Both occupants of the Dodge Challenger were found to not be wearing seatbelts and suffered severe injuries. The driver was transported to Seton Medical Center Harker Heights in critical condition and the female passenger was airlifted to Baylor Scott and White also in critical condition.
The driver, Daurick Romel Scott Jr., succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by Justice of Peace Gregory Johnson at 4:44 p.m.
No other injuries reported on scene.
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
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