Killeen Police investigate an Aggravated Robbery at a Wendy’s Restaurant.

Officers responded to the Wendy’s Restaurant located at 1201 S. Fort Hood Street, on Thursday, June 29, 2017, at 12:30 a.m., after receiving a 911 call about an Armed Robbery.  Upon the officers’ arrival, they were told by employees that two black males approached the drive-thru window, displayed a weapon and demanded money.  The employees retreated into the store.  No injuries were reported.  The suspects were last seen wearing dark-colored hoodies and fled in an unknown direction.

Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division, Violent Crimes Unit, are asking anyone who has information about this Aggravated Robbery 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 and Android and give an anonymous tip.  All information given is anonymous and confidential, and if your tip leads to the arrest of the person responsible for this Aggravated Robbery, you could be eligible for reward up to $1,000 in cash.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen Police are investigating two overnight Robberies.

Killeen Police responded to the USAA Financial Center located at 900 W. Central Texas Expressway in reference to two separate Aggravated Robberies.  Officers responded to the first robbery on Tuesday, June 27, 2017, at approximately 10:37 p.m. Officers subsequently responded to a second robbery at approximately 12:29 a.m. on Wednesday, June 28, 2017.   Officers were told that in each robbery, the victims were approached while using the ATM by two black males; one displayed a weapon.  The suspects demanded money from the victims and fled the area in an unknown direction.  They were last seen wearing hooded sweatshirts and masks over their faces.

One of the victims was assaulted by the suspects and he was treated and released on scene.

Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division, Violent Crimes Unit, suspect the robberies to be connected, but are unable to determine if they are at this time.  Each incident will be investigated individually.

Detectives are asking anyone who has information about these Aggravated Robberies 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 and Android and give an anonymous tip.  All information given is anonymous and confidential, and if your tip leads to the arrest of the person responsible for these Aggravated Robberies, you could be eligible for reward up to $1,000 in cash.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen Police Department would like to advise the community of possible road closures and traffic delays due to the funeral service and processional for former General Robert M. Shoemaker on Wednesday, June 28, 2017.

The procession is expected to leave the Killeen Civic & Convention Center at approximately 2:30 p.m. proceeding to the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery.  Expect traffic delays and/or road closures on W.S. Young Drive near the convention center, West Elms Road towards Highway 195 and S. Highway 195 towards the cemetery.

The Killeen Police Department would like to ask everyone to drive safely and obey all traffic laws.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen Police Arrest a juvenile for Aggravated Robbery of a Convenience Store.

On Thursday, June 01, 2017 at 1:53 p.m., officers responded to a 911 call in reference to a Robbery that had just occurred at the Stripes Convenience Store located at 2200 E. Stan Schlueter Loop.  The caller advised that a male robbed the store with a large knife.  The suspect demanded money from the cashier and fled southbound towards a field behind the business.  The suspect was apprehended by Patrol Officers while he was fleeing the area.

The name of the suspect will not be released since he is a juvenile.

Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division, Violent Crimes Unit, continue to investigate this Robbery and information will be released as it becomes available.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

UPDATE

 On Wednesday, May 31, 2017, this case was reviewed by the Bell County District Attorney’s Office, and a complaint was returned charging 84 year-old Santiago Vasquez with Murder. Vasquez was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke and set his bond at $1,000,000.

 Killeen Police Investigates a Murder on Fishpond Lane.

Killeen Police were dispatched to the 2800 block of Fishpond in reference to shots fired on Tuesday, May 30, 2017, at approximately 3:13 p.m.  Upon the officers’ arrival they found a black male lying in the roadway with gunshot wounds.

The preliminary investigation revealed that the victim and suspect were involved in an ongoing dispute.  At the time of the incident, the two began a verbal altercation which became physical.  During the physical altercation, the suspect assaulted the victim with his cane and at some point discharged a firearm at the victim.   The victim, 80 year-old John Wesley Seth Jr. of Killeen, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke at 4:28 p.m. An autopsy has been ordered to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensics Sciences of Dallas.  Through the investigation detectives were able to identify the suspect and have taken him into custody.

This case continues to be investigated by the Killeen Police Department Criminal Investigation Division, Homicide Unit and information will be released as it becomes available.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen Police are investigating an overnight crash that occurred on Texas Avenue.

Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a 1984 Chevrolet Caprice for running a red light at the intersection of Rancier Avenue and 8^th Street, on June 1, 2017, at approximately 1:23 a.m.  The suspect driver refused to stop and a vehicle pursuit ensued.  The male driver continued to flee north bound on 8^th Street, leading officers though the neighborhood disregarding numerous stop signs.  When the driver turned on W. Texas Avenue, he lost control of the vehicle and it traveled up a guide wire of an electric pole, causing the vehicle to flip and catch on fire.  During the course of the crash, the driver was ejected and became entrapped underneath the vehicle.  Officers and civilian bystanders worked together to lift the vehicle and rescue the driver.  He was transported to Baylor Scott & White Hospital in stable condition.  A female passenger was in the vehicle and was unharmed.

The Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit continues to investigate this crash and information will be released as it becomes available

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen Police investigates a Fatality Crash on Little Nolan.

Killeen Police responded to the 2000 block of Little Nolan Road, at 7:16 a.m., on Tuesday, May 30, 2017, after receiving a 911 call in reference to a crash.  Upon the officer’s arrival, they located a Blue Pontiac GTO and a white male lying in the grass.

The preliminary investigation revealed that the 2005 Pontiac GTO was traveling westbound on Little Nolan Road at a high rate of speed.  The driver hit the south side concrete curb, drove over the curb and into the grass.  The driver over corrected the vehicle and drove across Little Nolan Road, hitting the north side concrete curb.  The vehicle continued through the grass, driving through two chain link fences and striking the corner of a metal building.  During the course of the crash, the driver was ejected and suffered fatal injuries.

Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke pronounced 30 year-old Brian Nicholas Dick of Killeen, deceased at 7:34 a.m.

Through the investigation, it was revealed that the vehicle was reported stolen out of Killeen.

The Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit continues to investigate this fatality and information will be released as it becomes available.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen Police investigate an overnight Robbery at a Convenience Store.

Killeen Police were dispatched to the Mickey’s Convenience Store located at 3802 E. Stan Schlueter Loop, on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at approximately 1:14 a.m., in reference to a robbery that had just occurred.  Upon the officers’ arrival the store clerk told them that a black male walked into the store, displayed a knife and demanded money.  The store clerk complied with the demand and the suspect fled the area eastbound.  The suspect was last seen wearing a grey hoodie, dark jeans and a red mask.

Detectives are asking anyone who has information about this Robbery, 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 and Android and give an anonymous tip.  All information given is anonymous and confidential, and if your tip leads to the arrest of the person responsible for this Robbery, you could be eligible for reward up to $1,000 in cash.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen Police Investigates a Murder on Fishpond Lane.

Killeen Police were dispatched to the 2800 block of Fishpond in reference to shots fired on Tuesday, May 30, 2017, at approximately 3:13 p.m.  Upon the officers’ arrival they found a black male lying in the roadway with gunshot wounds.

The preliminary investigation revealed that the victim and suspect were involved in an ongoing dispute.  At the time of the incident, the two began a verbal altercation which became physical.  During the physical altercation, the suspect assaulted the victim with his cane and at some point discharged a firearm at the victim.   The victim, 80 year-old John Wesley Seth Jr. of Killeen, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke at 4:28 p.m. An autopsy has been ordered to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensics Sciences of Dallas.  Through the investigation detectives were able to identify the suspect and have taken him into custody.

This case continues to be investigated by the Killeen Police Department Criminal Investigation Division, Homicide Unit and information will be released as it becomes available.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

The Killeen Police Department investigates an overnight pursuit.

Killeen Police Officers conducted a traffic stop on a 2008 Blue Dodge Avenger at the intersection of Veteran’s Memorial Blvd. and 8^th Street, on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at approximately 11:51 p.m. Officers met with the driver and obtained his information.  While the officers were verifying the information, the driver put the car in gear and fled westbound; a pursuit ensued.  The driver led officers towards Hallmark Avenue, disregarding posted speed limit signs and stop signs, and then turned into the area of Mary Jane Drive.  As the driver turned into a cul-de-sac in the 1000 block of Mary Jane Circle at a high rate of speed, the vehicle hit a curb, causing the vehicle to strike a brick wall and the side of a residence.  The suspect got out of the vehicle and fled on foot in an unknown direction.

There were three residents inside the home at the time of the crash and no injuries were reported.

Detectives are asking anyone who 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 and Android and give an anonymous tip.  All information given is anonymous and confidential, and if your tip leads to the arrest of the person responsible in this pursuit, you could be eligible for reward up to $1,000 in cash

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department