UPDATE: KPD Investigates Shooting on Jennifer Drive
Press Release
For Immediate Release
March 12, 2015
UPDATE: The victim has been identified as 22 year old Jonathon Tyrone Bridges.
Killeen Police responded to a shooting, at the 2300 block of Jennifer Drive, on Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at 11:08am. Upon the officer’s arrival, they found a 22 year old black male, in the parking lot, suffering from a gunshot wound. He was immediately transported to the Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital in critical condition.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a black female and a light-skin black male drove up to the apartment complex. The male suspect approached the victim, demanded money and shot the victim; the male and female then fled the area in a blue car.
The Criminal Investigations Division continues to investigate this incident and information will be released as it becomes available.
Detectives are asking anyone who can has information about this incident to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477), go online at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com or text BELLCO along with their tip to 274637. Text HELP for help with the tip or text STOP to stop the tip, message and data rates may apply. All information is anonymous and confidential and if your tip results in the arrest of the suspect involved in this crime you could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
KPD Investigates Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Stan Schlueter Correction
Correction: The operator of the motorcycle, 25 year old Dominic Marcus Poydras, was transported to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by medical authorities at 1:52pm.
Killeen Police Department investigates a fatal motorcycle crash on Stan Schlueter Loop.
Officers responded to a 911 call telling them a crash involving a van and a motorcycle at the intersection of Stan Schlueter Loop and Bunny Trail at 12:52pm on Saturday, March 14, 2015.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2010 Yamaha Motorcycle was traveling eastbound on Stan Schlueter Loop, when a 1998 Dodge Wagon Van turned south onto Bunny Trail in front of the motorcycle. The operator of the motorcycle was unable to avoid the vehicle, causing the motorcycle to collide with the right side of the van. There were two occupants inside the van; the right seat passenger was transported to Metroplex Hospital with minor injuries. The operator of the motorcycle, 25 year old Dominic Marcus Toydras, was transported to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by medical authorities at 1:52pm.
This crash continues to be investigated by the Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit and information will be released as it becomes available.
Tina Amerson
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
KPD Investigates Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Stan Schlueter Loop
Killeen Police Department investigates a fatal motorcycle crash on Stan Schlueter Loop.
Officers responded to a 911 call telling them a crash involving a van and a motorcycle at the intersection of Stan Schlueter Loop and Bunny Trail at 12:52pm on Saturday, March 14, 2015.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2010 Yamaha Motorcycle was traveling eastbound on Stan Schlueter Loop, when a 1998 Dodge Wagon Van turned south onto Bunny Trail in front of the motorcycle. The operator of the motorcycle was unable to avoid the vehicle, causing the motorcycle to collide with the right side of the van. There were two occupants inside the van; the right seat passenger was transported to Metroplex Hospital with minor injuries. The operator of the motorcycle, 25 year old Dominic Marcus Toydras, was transported to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by medical authorities at 1:52pm.
This crash continues to be investigated by the Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit and information will be released as it becomes available.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
KPD Needs Assistance Locating Witness
Killeen Police are asking for the community’s assistance locating a witness.
Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division are looking for a possible witness, Shaian Marie Westbrook, of a criminal offense. Shaian Marie Westbrook is a 20 year old, black female with black hair and brown eyes, approximately 5’6” tall, with a tattoo on her lower left arm of “Jaycion”.
Detectives are asking anyone who has information on the whereabouts this witness to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477), go online at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com or text BELLCO along with their tip to 274637. Text HELP for help with the tip or text STOP to stop the tip, message and data rates may apply. All information is anonymous and confidential and if your tip results in the arrest of the suspect involved in this crime you could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash.
Tina Amerson
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
KPD Investigates Shooting on Jennifer Drive – Update
UPDATE: The victim in from the shooting succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace David Barfield at 8:19pm on March 11, 2015, at Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital. The victim’s name has been withheld pending next of kin notification.
Killeen Police Department is investigating a shooting in the 2300 block of Jennifer Drive.
Killeen Police responded to a shooting, at the 2300 block of Jennifer Drive, on Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at 11:08am. Upon the officer’s arrival, they found a 22 year old black male, in the parking lot, suffering from a gunshot wound. He was immediately transported to the Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital in critical condition.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a black female and a light-skin black male drove up to the apartment complex. The male suspect approached the victim, demanded money and shot the victim; the male and female then fled the area in a blue car.
The name of the victim has been withheld due to the seriousness of injury.
The Criminal Investigations Division continues to investigate this incident and information will be released as it becomes available.
Detectives are asking anyone who can has information about this incident to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477), go online at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com or text BELLCO along with their tip to 274637. Text HELP for help with the tip or text STOP to stop the tip, message and data rates may apply. All information is anonymous and confidential and if your tip results in the arrest of the suspect involved in this crime you could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
KPD Investigates Shooting on Jennifer Dr
Killeen Police Department is investigating a shooting in the 2300 block of Jennifer Drive.
Killeen Police responded to a shooting, at the 2300 block of Jennifer Drive, on Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at 11:08am. Upon the officer’s arrival, they found a 22 year old black male, in the parking lot, suffering from a gunshot wound. He was immediately transported to the Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital in critical condition.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a black female and a light-skin black male drove up to the apartment complex. The male suspect approached the victim, demanded money and shot the victim; the male and female then fled the area in a blue car.
The name of the victim has been withheld due to the seriousness of injury.
The Criminal Investigations Division continues to investigate this incident and information will be released as it becomes available.
Detectives are asking anyone who can has information about this incident to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477), go online at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com or text BELLCO along with their tip to 274637. Text HELP for help with the tip or text STOP to stop the tip, message and data rates may apply. All information is anonymous and confidential and if your tip results in the arrest of the suspect involved in this crime you could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police investigate an early morning fatal crash on South Fort Hood Street
Officers responded to the 8400 block of South Fort Hood St. today at 4:18am, after receiving numerous 911 calls in reference to a crash. As the officers were responding, they were told one of the vehicles had caught fire and was fully engulfed with the driver still inside. Officers arrived and found a 2008 white Chevy Malibu that was in the ditch and occupied by a female driver and a teal colored 1998 Chevy Lumina on fire in the median; because the Lumina was fully engulfed in flames, officers were unable to get to the driver. Once the fire was distinguished, it was learned that the occupant was unable to get out of the vehicle. The driver was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Garland Potvin at 5:27am and ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the Chevy Lumina was traveling northbound on South Fort Hood St. in the southbound inside lane and the Chevy Malibu was traveling southbound also in the inside lane when the two vehicles collided head on in the 8400 block. The Lumina came to rest in the median east of the roadway and caught fire, the Malibu came to rest in the ditch area west of the roadway. The female driver of the Malibu was airlifted to Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital in critical condition.
The driver of the Lumina has not been identified at this time and the name of the victim at Baylor Scott & White has been withheld due to her condition.
The Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit continues to investigate this crash and information will be released as it becomes available.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Rabid Skunk in Yowell Ranch Subdivision
Killeen Animal Services confirms reports of rabid skunk in Killeen.
On Monday, March 2, 2015, Killeen Animal Services Officers recovered a skunk in the Yowell Ranch subdivision. On Tuesday, March 3, 2015, the skunk was shipped to the Texas Department of Health Bureau of Laboratories be tested and on Wednesday, March 4, 2015, Killeen Animal Services was notified that the Rabies test had come with a positive result. It is unknown if the skunk had contact with any humans or animals.
The Killeen Animal Services would like to inform the citizens that in the event that you see an animal that appears to be sick or acting peculiar, to please contact the Killeen Police Department at 254-501-8830 to have an Animal Services Officer respond. Please do not attempt to handle the animal as it could be infectious.
Tina Amerson
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate Crash on East Rancier
Killeen Police are investigating a rollover crash on E. Rancier last night.
Officers responded to the 2900 block of E. Rancier at 9:05pm, after receiving several 911 calls telling them a vehicle had crashed. Upon the officers arrival they learned a white Honda Civic, occupied by two males, was traveling eastbound in the inside lane of E. Rancier. The driver lost control and left the roadway on the south side where the vehicle struck a utility pole. After knocking the utility pole down, the vehicle continued sliding and began overturning before coming to rest on its roof. The driver was ejected from the vehicle and was airlifted to Scott & White Memorial Hospital with severe injuries. The passenger was treated by EMS but did not wish to be transported to the hospital.
Witnesses told officers that the white Honda Civic was racing a black vehicle at the time of the crash.
Officer with the KPD Traffic Unit continue to investigate this crash and information will be released as it becomes available.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Need Help Identifying Debit Card Abuse Suspect
The Killeen Police Department is asking if anyone can identify this Debit Card Abuse Suspect.
On January 27, 2015, while at Gold’s Gym, located at 902 W. Central Texas Expressway, the victim misplaced their wallet with credit/debit cards and banking information inside and was unable to locate it. On the same day the victim found that someone had continuously made unauthorized withdrawals from their bank account.
Photos from different locations where the card was used show the female to be a small framed, light skinned black female. She has her hair pulled back and appears to be wearing eyeglasses. She is also carrying a pink keychain lanyard. The vehicle she is driving appears to be a 2003-2006 silver or metallic Honda CRV with factory rims and no window tint.
Detectives are asking anyone who can identify this suspect or has any information about this Debit Card Abuse, to contact Crime Stoppers by 526-TIPS (8477) or go online anonymously at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com or anonymously text BELLCO along with the tip to 274637. Text HELP to 274637 for help with the tip, text STOP to 274637 to stop the tip. All information is anonymous and confidential. If your tip leads to the arrest of the suspect involved in this crime, you could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
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