Wanted Fugitive Arrested in Nevada

Killeen, TX (August 23, 2023): On June 20, 2022, the family of the victim reported to the Killeen Police Department that a 15-year-old female juvenile was sexually assaulted by a known acquaintance.

The investigation revealed that the suspect had engaged in inappropriate communication with the juvenile through messages. Despite the gravity of the situation, the suspect denied all allegations during interviews conducted as part of the investigation with detectives of the Special Victims Unit.

Upon learning of the allegations, the victim’s family confronted the suspect, leading to his sudden departure from the area. Subsequently, a comprehensive investigation was completed.

On August 15, 2023, the Bell County District Attorney’s Office issued a complaint charging, Jacob Murphy, 31, with Sexual Assault of a Child. Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson issued a warrant for his arrest.

On August 22, 2023, with the assistance of the Regional Sex Offender Unit (RSONU) Detectives and the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) Task Force members, information was developed that Jacob Murphy was residing in the Sparks, Nevada area. Murphy was quickly located and arrested by RSONU and USMS Task Force members without incident. Murphy is currently awaiting extradition to the Bell County Jail.

The investigation is ongoing and at this time no other information will be released.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department