The Killeen Police Department would like to remind all motorists that beginning Monday, August 24, 2015, a new school year begins.

On Monday, August 24, 2015, motorists will be seeing more children walking to and from school. The Killeen Police Department is asking all motorists to be mindful of the extra pedestrians and that the school zones will be in effect and will be enforced.

Remember the speed limits will be decreased in a designated school zone; the majority of school zones begin at 7:00am and are usually 20 mph. Please remember children are known to dart out into the roadway and it is asked that you give extra attention when driving.

We would also like to remind you that it is against the law to talk on a cell phone while operating a motor vehicle within a designated school zone unless the vehicle is stopped or the device is used with a hands free device or to make an emergency call.

It is against the law to use a wireless communication device to view, send or compose an electronic message or engage other application software while operating a motor vehicle in a designated school zone.

Ofelia Miramontez

Public Affairs

Killeen Police Department

Officers were called to the 5900 block of Cobalt Lane at 4:51pm, on Sunday, August 9, 2015, after receiving a 911 call in reference to a shooting.

Officers arrived to find a female in the driveway suffering with a gunshot wound; she was immediately transported to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center with life threatening injuries.  The 24 year female succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased by medical authorities at 6:01pm.

Once the residence was secured, officers located a male and a female deceased inside the residence.  Justice of the Peace Garland Potvin pronounced the 38 year old female deceased at 6:18pm and the 38 year old male deceased at 6:21pm.

Through the investigation it was revealed that this incident appears to be a Double Murder/Suicide. The detectives learned that there was a domestic disturbance occurring when the male produced a handgun and shot his wife.  The other female, the wife’s sister, was fleeing the residence when the male shot her.   The male then returned inside the residence and shot himself.  There were others inside the residence but there were no other injuries.

The female victims have been identified as 38 year old Jacquelyn Leonna Morrell and 24 year old Regina Diane Culbert.

The male has been identified as 38 year old Wiley Stephen Morrell.

There will be no other information released involving this case.

Carroll Smith

Public Affairs

Killeen Police Department

UPDATE – August 10, 2015

Detectives continue to investigate the incident on Cobalt Lane. Through the investigation it has been learned that this incident appears to be a Double Murder/Suicide. 

The detectives learned that there was a domestic disturbance occurring when the male produced a handgun and shot his wife. The other female, the wife’s sister, was fleeing the residence when the male shot her. The male then returned inside the residence and shot himself.  There were others inside the residence but there were no other injuries.

The names continue to be withheld until further notifications are made.

Officers were called to the 5900 block of Cobalt Lane at 4:51pm, on Sunday, August 9, 2015, after receiving a 911 call in reference to a shooting.

Officers arrived to find a female in the driveway suffering with a gunshot wound; she was immediately transported to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center with life threatening injuries.  The 24 year female succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased by medical authorities at 6:01pm.

Once the residence was secured, officers located a male and a female deceased inside the residence.  Justice of the Peace Garland Potvin pronounced the 38 year old female deceased at 6:18pm and the 38 year old male deceased at 6:21pm.

The names of the deceased have been withheld pending the notification of the next of kin.

Detectives are continuing to investigate this homicide and information will be released as it becomes available.

Carroll Smith

Public Affairs

Killeen Police Department

On Tuesday, October 6^th, neighborhoods throughout Killeen are being invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the “32nd Annual National Night Out” (NNO) crime and drug prevention event.

National Night Out is designed to:  (1) Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; (2) Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime efforts; (3) Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police community partnerships; and (4) Send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

From 6 to 9 p.m. on October 6^th, residents in neighborhoods throughout Killeen and across the nation are asked to lock their doors, turn on outside lights and spend the evening outside with neighbors and police.  Neighborhoods are encouraged to host a variety of events such as block parties, cookouts, contests, and youth activities.  Call and register your neighborhood so they will get a visit from the police department, fire department and McGruff the Crime Dog.

“The National Night Out program is an outstanding campaign to help build neighborhood unity and strengthen police-community partnerships.  On October 6^th, we invite citizens of Killeen and neighborhoods nationwide to join forces with us to give Crime & Drugs a Going Away Party.”  It’s also a chance to have a really good time!

If you would like to register your neighborhood or find out more information please contact Tammy Moseley at 501-8805.

Ofelia Miramontez

Public Affairs

Killeen Police Department

Killeen Police investigate an early afternoon crash on Stan Schuleter Loop.

Officers responded to Stan Schuleter Loop and Bowles Drive on Thursday, July 30, 2015, at 1:32pm, after one of the officers notified communications that he had been involved in a crash and requested EMS. Upon the officers’ arrival, they located a police Chevy Tahoe and silver Chevy Malibu with major damage.

The preliminary investigation revealed that the marked unit occupied with two officers was traveling westbound on Stan Schuleter Loop when the female driver of the Malibu attempted to cross five lanes of traffic northbound onto Bowles Drive into the path of the oncoming Tahoe, causing the Tahoe to collide with the passenger side of the Malibu.

One officer was transported to Seton Hospital, the other officer was transported to Metroplex Hospital and the female driver was transported to the Carl R. Darnall Medical Center; all with non-life threatening injuries.

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 Arrest Aggravated Robbery Suspects.

Officers responded to the Point Liquor 6, located at 1312 E Rancier Ave., on Monday, July 27, 2015, at 12:28pm, after receiving a 911 call that the store had just been robbed. Upon the officers arrival they were told that an armed black male, wearing a long sleeve shirt, jeans and a red bandana on his face, had demanded money then fled the store. A witness saw the male running from the store southbound and provided officers with the description and license plate number for the vehicle that the male entered.  Officers located the suspect vehicle just after 12:30pm; a traffic stop was conducted at Old FM 440 and Circle M.  After further investigation, the three male occupants were taken into custody and transported to the Killeen City Jail.

The case was reviewed by the Bell County District Attorney’s Office and a complaint was returned on Wednesday, July 29, 2015, charging 44 year old Stanley Lamorris Nicholes and 25 year old Andre Lazar Crowley Jr., with Aggravated Robbery. Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke arraigned Nicholes and Crowley, issuing a $100,000.00 bond for each.  Both men have been transferred to the Bell County Jail.  The third male was released without charges.

Tina Amerson

Public Affairs

Killeen Police Department