The KilleenTexas.gov website GIS map depicting the restricted truck parking was recently updated.  The City determined that the map did not accurately depict the neighboring properties that were used as residential, and did not completely reflect the language of the ordinance.

The changes have been minimal with relatively few areas that were impacted.  Since the time that these updates were released, the Police Department has continued to enforce parking ordinance violations in these areas primarily through the use of warning citations, however effective today the Department will resume the use of hard citations and towing in its enforcement efforts in these areas.

Please use the updated map for reference when parking large trucks.

The current version of the map can be viewed at: https://gisweb.killeentexas.gov/RestrictedParking/

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

On Friday, November 16, 2018, at approximately 1:02 p.m., officers’ were dispatched to the 4600 block of Windcrest Drive in reference to a 911 call about a shooting.  Upon the officers’ arrival, they found a male lying in the driveway suffering from a gunshot wound.  The victim was immediately transported to Baylor Scott & White in unknown condition.  The preliminary investigation revealed that the victim and suspect were in a verbal altercation when the suspect displayed a weapon and shot the victim.

Due to the nature of the incident, Shoemaker High School was placed on lockdown as a precaution.  At approximately 2:35 p.m., the lockdown was lifted as there was no immediate threat to the campus or the community.

Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division, Violent Crimes Unit, have identified Damani Joseph Bisio as a person of interest to this shooting investigation.  Bisio is wanted for an outstanding warrant; do not attempt to apprehend this wanted person as he is considered ARMED and DANGEROUS!

DAMANI JOSEPH BISIO IS A 21 YEAR-OLD LIGHT SKINNED BLACK MALE WHO IS 5’11” TALL AND WEIGHS APPROXIMATELY 140 POUNDS AND HAS BLACK HAIR AND BROWN EYES.

Detectives are asking anyone who has information about the whereabouts of Damani Joseph Bisio, 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 Bisio, you could be eligible to receive a reward up to $1,000 in cash.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

The Killeen Police Department will be out again during this holiday season providing extra patrols in our major shopping areas.  This event will run from November 16, 2018 through January 1, 2019 and 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.

On Friday, November 16^th, we will hold a Press Conference in the parking lot at the Killeen Mall at 1:00 p.m.  We would like to invite local businesses to attend and help us kick this event off together and make it a successful one.

We would like to wish everyone in the community a safe and happy holiday season.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

On Thursday, November 8, 2018, at approximately 9:45 p.m., Killeen Police Officers responded to reported aggravated robbery at the Shorty’s Convenience Store located at 908 Terrace Drive.  Upon the officers’ arrival, they were told that a black male wearing a black beanie, a black hoodie and black pants entered the store.  The suspect produced a handgun and demanded money from the store clerk.  The clerk complied with the demand and the suspect fled the scene on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash.

The suspect is described as black male with a short beard, approximately 5’ 10” to 6’ tall and medium build.  He is considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached.

Detectives with the Violent Crimes Unit 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 or Android and give an anonymous tip.  All information is confidential and anonymous and if your tip leads to the arrest of the person responsible for this Robbery, you could be eligible to receive a reward up to $1,000 in cash.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

For Immediate Release
November 9, 2018

UPDATE

On Saturday, June 9, 2018 at approximately 2:44 p.m. officers were dispatched to the 2800 block of Phoenix Drive after receiving a 911 call about a possible cardiac victim who was not breathing.  Upon the officers’ arrival they located a non-responsive, 29 year-old female suffering from multiple stab wounds. Justice of the Peace Claudia Brown pronounced the female deceased at 3:20 p.m. and ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.

Since that time, Detectives of the Homicide Unit have followed numerous leads and continued to investigate this case.  Through their investigation, detectives were able to identify the suspect in this Murder.  This case was reviewed by the Bell County District Attorney’s Office and on Friday, November 09, 2018 and a complaint was returned charging 28 year-old Marcia Jadonna Burchett with Murder.   Burchett was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke, who set her bond at $1,000,000 for the Murder, and an additional $100,000 for an unrelated Injury to a Child charge.  Burchett was transported to the Bell County Jail.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Officers were dispatched to the First National Bank located at 1002 N. 38^th Street, on Monday, November 5, 2018, at approximately 11:21 a.m., after receiving a 911 call about the bank being robbed.  Upon the officers’ arrival, they were told that a black male entered the bank, walked up to the teller and passed a note with a demand.  The teller complied and the black male fled the area with an undisclosed amount of money.

The suspect was last seen wearing a do-rag on his head, a black and gray windbreaker jacket, gray sweat pants, black tennis shoes and black driving gloves.  He is described as a heavy set black male with a moustache and a beard, approximately 6’ tall and weighing approximately 260-270 pounds.

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 or Android and give an anonymous tip.  All information is confidential and anonymous and if your tip leads to the arrest of the person responsible, you could be eligible to receive a reward up to $1,000 in cash.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

On Thursday, November 1, 2018, at approximately 3:29 a.m., officers were dispatched to a 911 call at the Mickey’s Convenience Store located at 4808 Westcliff Road in reference to a Robbery.  Upon the officers’ arrival, they were told that two black males wearing masks entered the store and demanded money. The store clerks complied with the demand and the suspects fled on foot in an unknown direction.  During the robbery, the suspects assaulted the victims using physical force, causing minor injuries.

The first suspect is described as a heavy set black male, approximately 5’10-6’ and weighing approximately 250-270 pounds.  He was last seen wearing an Ace bandage around his nose and mouth, a gray hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans.

The second suspect is described as a heavy set black male, approximately 5’10”-6’ and weighing approximately 230-250 pounds.  He was last seen wearing a black stocking cap over his face, a black hooded sweatshirt and black pants.

Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division, Violent Crimes Unit, obtained video from the store and 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 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 for this Robbery, you could be eligible to receive a reward up to $1,000 in cash.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

On Thursday, September 27, 2018, members of the Killeen Police Department Criminal Investigation Division were joined by the Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal Investigation Division (CID) and U.S. Marshals for a Warrant Roundup.  Multiple teams from each agency engaged in proactive policing measures to locate and apprehend 16 wanted fugitives.  These suspects were arrested on a variety of outstanding warrants such as Murder, Assaults, Narcotics Violations, Parole Violations and Theft.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen Police Department is announcing its participation in ‘Neighbors’ by Ring to Provide Users with Real-Time, Local Crime and Safety Information.

 Neighbors aims to reduce crime in neighborhoods by connecting people, security cameras and law enforcement.

On Monday, September 24, 2018, the Killeen Police Department announced its participation in the Neighbors app (via iOS/Android here: https://download.ring.com/killeenpd) to provide the Killeen community with real-time, local crime and safety information. The Neighbors network already has millions of users and has been instrumental in catching package thieves, stopping burglaries, and keeping neighborhoods safe.

Download the free Neighbors app, join your neighborhood, and use the app to: monitor neighborhood activity; share crime and safety-related videos, photos and text-based posts; and receive real-time safety alerts from your neighbors, local law enforcement and the Ring team.

Jamie Siminoff, Chief Inventor and Founder of Ring, said: “We’re excited to have the Killeen Police Department join Neighbors to keep their community up-to-date on local crime and safety information. Over the past few years we have learned that, when neighbors, the Ring team and law enforcement all work together, we can create safer communities. Neighbors is meant to facilitate real-time communication between these groups, while maintaining neighbor privacy first and foremost. By bringing security to every neighbor with the free Neighbors app, the Killeen community can stay on top of crime and safety alerts as they happen.”

How It Works

• Download the Neighbors app (via iOS/Android here: https://download.ring.com/killeenpd).
• Opt-in to join your neighborhood.
• Customize the geographic area you want to receive notifications for (users must verify where they are located and cannot participate in other neighborhoods).
• Receive real-time alerts from your neighbors, local law enforcement and the Ring team that inform of crime and safety alerts as they happen.
• View local crime and safety posts via a live feed or interactive map.
• Share text updates, photos and videos taken on any device, including Ring’s home security devices.
• Work with your community to make neighborhoods safer.

 About Neighbors

Neighbors is a neighborhood watch app that provides real-time, local crime and safety information. Download the free Neighbors app (iOS/Android), join your neighborhood, and use the app to: monitor neighborhood activity; share crime and safety-related videos, photos and text-based posts; and receive real-time safety alerts from your neighbors, local law enforcement and the Ring team. Download Neighbors (iOS/Android) today to join your digital neighborhood watch. For more information visit www.ring.com/neighbors.

About Ring

Ring’s mission is to reduce crime in neighborhoods by creating a Ring of Security around homes and communities. Ring is an Amazon company. The Ring product line, along with Neighbors by Ring, enable Ring to offer affordable, whole-home and neighborhood security devices and services. In fact, one Los Angeles neighborhood saw a 55 percent decrease in home break-ins after Ring Doorbells were installed on just ten percent of homes. For more information, visit www.ring.com. With Ring, you’re always home.

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Killeen Police Department Media Contact

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs, Killeen Police Department

omiramontez@killeentexas.gov

O: 254.501.8807

Neighbors Media Contact

Morgan Culbertson

Public Relations Coordinator, Neighbors by Ring

Morgan.Culbertson@ring.com

M: 805.822.9694

UPDATE – September 1, 2018

On Friday, August 31, 2018, this case was reviewed by the Bell County District Attorney’s Office, and 29 year-old Mario Martin of Killeen was charged with two counts of Aggravated Assault on a Public Servant and one count of Evading Arrest in a Vehicle.

On Saturday, September 01, 2018, Justice of the Peace Donald Engleking arraigned Mario Martin, setting his bond totaling $600,000. Martin is currently in the custody of the Bell County Sheriff’s Department.

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On Thursday, August 30, 2018, at approximately 3:52 p.m., Killeen Police were involved in a pursuit near the Cantabrian area after the driver of a black SUV refused to stop. The driver led officers on Elms Road when the driver entered the intersection of Fort Hood Street and Elms Road and collided into a black SUV. The suspect driver then rammed his vehicle into a police cruiser forcing the officer to discharge his weapon. The suspect received a gunshot wound from the shooting and was airlifted to Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Temple.

The Killeen Police Department Criminal Investigation Division and Texas Rangers responded to the scene and an investigation is ongoing, being led by the Rangers.

Any further requests for information surrounding this incident can be directed to Sgt. David Roberts with the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department