Killeen Police Investigate Train/Pedestrian Fatality
Killeen, TX (December 20, 2021): Killeen Police are investigating the death of a pedestrian who was struck by a BNSF train.
On December 19, 2021, at approximately 9:47p.m., Officers responded to the area of 38th Street and Commerce Dr. in reference to a pedestrian being struck by a train. Officers located a deceased male on the 38th Street train bridge. Traffic investigators were called to the scene and a preliminary investigation showed a BNSF train was traveling eastbound approaching the 38th Street bridge. A male subject was observed on the train tracks on the bridge. The conductor attempted emergency braking procedures, but the train was unable to stop before striking the male.
The subject succumbed to the injuries sustained in this incident. He was pronounced deceased at the scene by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson at 11:49 p.m. The deceased person is identified as 55-year-old Brent Steven Babcock.
Alex Gearhart
Assistant Chief of Police
Killeen Police Department
NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE FATAL CRASH ON STATE HIGHWAY 195
On November 14, 2021, at approximately 4:06 a.m., Officers were dispatched to the 16900 block of State Highway 195 in reference to a fatality crash. Upon arrival, officers located a deceased male in the center median area of SH 195.
Traffic investigators responded and the preliminary investigation revealed that a grey 2005 Infiniti G35 was disabled in the outside lane of northbound SH 195, north of the Lampasas River overpass. The driver of that disabled vehicle is believed to have exited and was standing near the vehicle in the roadway. A grey 2011 Hyundai Sonata was traveling northbound in the outside lane of SH 195 where it collided with the disabled vehicle and the pedestrian that was standing next to that vehicle. After the initial impact, the grey Hyundai crossed over the center median and came to a rest facing north in the southbound lanes of SH 195.
The pedestrian, 24-year-old Brandon William Cepeda, was pronounced deceased on scene at 5:10 a.m. by Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke.
The driver of the grey Hyundai was transported to Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Temple with what are believed to be non life-threatening injuries.
Alex Gearhart
Assistant Chief of Police
Killeen Police Department
Pedestrian Fatality on Clear Creek Road
Killeen, TX (October 27, 2021) Investigators with the Traffic Unit are investigating a pedestrian fatality.
On Tuesday, October 26, at approximately 7:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 2200 block of S. Clear Creek Road in reference to a 911 call about a crash involving a pedestrian. Upon the officer’s arrival, they located a female lying on the roadway and a white vehicle.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the female was lying on the roadway in the outside lane of S. Clear Creek Road for an unknown reason, when a white Volkswagen Jetta traveling southbound collided with the victim. The female victim was transported to Baylor Scott & White in critical condition.
The victim, 32-year-old Heather Nichole Stouth, succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased at 10:14 p.m. by Justice of the Peace Ted Duffield.
No injuries were reported by the two occupants of the vehicle.
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 INVESTIGATE SHOOTING
Killeen, TX (October 8, 2021): Detectives with the Killeen Police Department Violent Crimes Unit are investigating a shooting at Conder Park.
On October 7, 2021, around 6:38 p.m., Killeen Police Officers were dispatched to Conder Park located at 810 Conder St. in reference to a shooting victim. Officers arrived at Conder Park and located a crime scene, but all involved parties fled the scene prior to their arrival.
Another call was received regarding a gunshot victim near Ft. Hood St. and Veterans Memorial Blvd. Responding Officers located a female victim with a gunshot wound to her shoulder. The female was transported by ambulance to Scott and White Hospital in Temple where she was treated and released. Witnesses reported an altercation occurred at the park and shots were fired. All parties left and the victim’s vehicle was involved in a traffic accident on Veterans Memorial Blvd near Ft. Hood St. Killeen Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit is actively investigating this case and will provide any updates.
Detectives are asking anyone who may have seen anything or has information about this Aggravated Assault, 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.
Alex Gearhart
Assistant Chief of Police
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Announce Safe Christmas Program
The Killeen Police Department will be providing extra patrols in our major shopping areas during the holiday season. This event will run from November 17th through December 24th. Shoppers can look for the Killeen Police Department’s Mobile Command Center in the major shopping areas on the weekends. We will be posting the locations each week. This will be an opportunity for you and your family to meet your community police officers, ask questions or obtain assistance.
We would like to wish everyone in the community a safe and happy holiday season.
Commander Alex Gearhart
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
The Killeen Police Department is Asking for Assistance Related to a Robbery
On Monday, October 16, 2017, at 8:40 p.m., officers of the Killeen Police Department were dispatched to MetroPlex Hospital in reference to an assault alleged to have taken place 20 minutes earlier at Lions Club Park.
Upon the officer’s arrival, the victims advised the officers that they had been walking the exercise path at the park and they were returning to their vehicle when they were approached by 3 to 4 black males. The victims stated that as they were trying to enter their vehicle the suspects assaulted them and took a backpack from the vehicle. The suspects could only be described as black males wearing sweatshirts, hoodies and basketball shorts. Based on the victim’s statements, a report for robbery was filed by officers.
Detectives are asking that anyone who may have witnessed, or have knowledge of, this robbery to please contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com. You can also download the P3tips App for IOS and Android and give an anonymous tip. All information is anonymous and confidential and if your tip leads to the arrest of the suspect, you could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash.
Cdr. Erich Morsbach
Chief of Staff
Killeen Police Department
Possible Rabid Bat Found in Killeen
For Immediate Release
On September 23, 2017, at approximately 3:00 p.m., a dog found a dead bat in the 2300 block of E. Veteran’s Memorial Blvd. The dog, a 14 week-old Chihuahua, brought the bat to its owner, who in turn brought it to Killeen Animal Services. Following protocol, the bat was sent to The Texas Department of State Health Services – Laboratory Services in Austin for testing. Animal Services was notified that the tests were inconclusive and must be treated as though they are positive.
This public notification is required in such cases. There is no other evidence of rabies in the area. Anyone observing a dead animal, one appearing sick or behaving strangely should contact the Killeen Police Department, Animal Services at 254-501-8800 immediately.
Cdr. Alex Gearhart
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
The Killeen Police Department Conducts Traffic Detail in Conjunction with National Rail Safety Week
For Immediate Release
This week is National Rail Safety Awareness Week. The Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit, along with the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Police Department, worked a traffic enforcement detail today at the railroad crossing on State Highway 195 (Fort Hood St.) Six Killeen PD Traffic Officers and one BNSF Special Agent participated in the detail and stopped vehicles for violations of the Texas Transportation Code pertaining to railroad crossings. The detail began today at approximately 10:30 a.m. and was completed at approximately 12:45 p.m.
Forty vehicles were stopped during the detail and officers issued 53 citations for the following:
30 for stopping within 15 feet of a railroad track
5 for disregarding railroad signal lights (Official Traffic Control Device)
5 for stopping on the railroad tracks
13 for other non-hazardous violations (Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility, No Driver’s License, etc.)
The Killeen Police Department wants to remind the public to observe all railroad warning signs. It is unsafe and unlawful to disregard warning signals and stop on or within 15 feet of the tracks.
Please drive safely.
Cdr. Alex Gearhart
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
The Killeen Police Department Investigates a Shooting on Reese Creek Road
For Immediate Release
On September 28, 2017, at approximately 12:00 p.m., Killeen Police responded to the 700 block of Reese Creek Road, near the Maxdale Road intersection, in reference to a man down call. Upon arrival, officers met with a U.S. Postal Carrier who was delivering mail in the area. The mail carrier reported that he was traveling westbound on Reese Creek Rd and observed the person lying in the roadway. The male subject was deceased and had an apparent gunshot wound. The victim is a black male, approximately 30 years old, and has not been positively identified.
The victim was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Claudia Brown. An autopsy was ordered. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
Detectives are asking anyone who has information about this case to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com or text BELLCO along with the tip to 274637. Text HELP to 274637 for help with the tip or text STOP to 274637 to stop the tip. Message and data rates may apply. All information is anonymous and confidential; if your tip leads to the arrest of the person involved in this case you could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash.
Cdr. Alex Gearhart
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
The Killeen Police Department Investigates an Aggravated Robbery of an Individual
For Immediate Release
On September 26, 2017 at about 7:34p.m., Killeen Police responded to an aggravated robbery of an individual the 1300 block of S. 2nd Street. Reportedly, a 25 year-old male suspect was armed with a handgun and attempted to rob the victim. The victim fought back against the suspect. During the fight, the suspect fired a single shot that struck a nearby vehicle’s tire. The suspect was also bitten by the victim’s dog during the altercation. The suspect fled the scene while being pursued by witnesses. The witnesses were able to direct responding officers to the suspect, who was taken into custody without further incident. Officers recovered the suspect’s weapon and discovered it had been reported stolen in College Station, Tx.
The suspect was treated on-scene for the dog bite and transported to KPD Jail. The case will be screened with the Bell County District Attorney’s Office.
Cdr. Alex Gearhart
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
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