Killeen Police Identifies Victim in Fatal Auto-Pedestrian Crash
Killeen, Texas (July 27, 2026): Investigators with the Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit have identified the victim as Faith L. Sidman, 25, of Springfield, Oregon.
Investigators have identified and located the 2020 GMC pickup in which Sidman was a passenger. The driver of the vehicle has also been identified, and charges are pending review by the Bell County District Attorney’s Office.
The investigation has determined that Sidman exited the GMC pickup while it was traveling westbound on Interstate 14. Evidence and video footage have confirmed that one vehicle subsequently struck Sidman after she came to rest in the roadway. The driver of that vehicle remained at the scene and is not facing any charges.
Investigators have also determined that Sidman was struck by at least one additional vehicle that did not remain at the scene and has not yet been identified.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that may help identify the unidentified vehicle is asked to contact the Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit at 254-501-8830 or submit an anonymous tip through Bell County Crime Stoppers at http://www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com.
The Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit continues to investigate the incident. No additional information is available at this time.
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NEWS RELEASE: FATAL AUTO-PEDESTRIAN CRASH ON INTERSTATE 14 UNDER INVESTIGATION
Killeen, Texas (July 23, 2026) – On Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at approximately 10:43 p.m., officers responded to a report of an auto-pedestrian crash on Interstate 14.
Upon arrival, officers located an unresponsive 25-year-old female in a westbound traffic lane.
Preliminary investigation indicates the victim was a passenger in an unidentified vehicle and either exited or was forced from the vehicle while it was traveling westbound at highway speed. Witnesses were unable to provide a description of the vehicle.
The victim came to rest in the outside westbound lane and was subsequently struck by an Audi sedan. The driver of the Audi immediately stopped and remained at the scene. Other motorists also stopped and assisted by preventing the victim from being struck by additional vehicles.
Investigators have identified a potential suspect who was driving the vehicle from which the victim exited or was forced.
Justice of the Peace Nicola James pronounced the victim deceased at the scene at 10:43 p.m.
The name of the victim has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that may assist investigators is asked to contact the Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit at 254-501-8830.
The Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit continues to investigate the incident. No additional information is available at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Joins in National Night Out 2025
Killeen, TX (October 2, 2025): The Killeen Police Department will join cities nationwide in celebrating America’s Night Out Against Crime.
On Tuesday, October 7, 2025, neighborhoods throughout Killeen are invited to join thousands of communities across the country for the National Night Out (NNO) crime and drug prevention event.
National Night Out is designed to:
- Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness;
- Generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime efforts;
- Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and
- Send a message to criminals that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
This year, we are excited to announce that Killeen will host 25 neighborhood block parties across the city—showcasing the strong partnerships between our residents and first responders. See the attached list and map below for all participating locations.
From 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on October 7, residents in Killeen—and across the nation—are asked to lock their doors, turn on outside lights, and spend the evening outdoors with neighbors and police.
Neighborhoods are encouraged to host activities such as block parties, cookouts, contests, and youth programs. Neighborhoods that register may receive visits from the Killeen Police Department, Killeen 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 7th, we invite citizens of Killeen to join forces with us—and with neighborhoods nationwide—to give crime and drugs a going-away party,” said Chief Pedro Lopez.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate a Single-Vehicle Crash on 38th Street
Killeen, TX: (January 29, 2025): One person is deceased after a single-car crash.
On January 29, 2025 at 2:58 a.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of Veterans Memorial Blvd. (Bus 190) and 38th Street in reference to a single vehicle crash. Upon arrival, officers found a vehicle partially on fire, and witnesses performing first-aid on the female. Officers began life-saving measures until Killeen Fire Department paramedics arrived. She was transported to the Carl R. Darnall Medical Center in critical condition.
Preliminary investigation indicates that a white Kia sedan was traveling eastbound on Veterans Memorial Blvd. at high speed when it veered off the roadway, colliding with multiple utility poles near the 38th Street intersection.
The 49-year-old driver, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, was pronounced deceased at 4:17 a.m. at the hospital by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson, who ordered an autopsy to be conducted at the Southwest Institute of Forensic Science in Dallas.
The name of the victim has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Investigators with the Traffic Unit continue to investigate this fatality and there is no information available at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Organized Crime Unit Seize Narcotics at a Local Lounge
Killeen, TX (April 24, 2024): On April 20, 2024, detectives with the Special Investigation Division, conducted a special detail at the LQ Lounge located at 810 N. WS Young Drive due to a citizen’s complaint about an event at this establishment. During the operation, officers arrested one person for Possession of Controlled Substance.
A narcotics search warrant was executed, and detectives seized 26 grams of Marijuana (leaf), 6 grams of THC Wax Substance, 6.55 lbs. of THC liquid, 786 grams of unknown purple substance, vape pen, two cell phones and Drug Paraphernalia.
Public Service Announcement – We would like to remind parents to educate their young teens on the dangers of using vapes and be alert on these types of ads and/or events (see below) shared on social media.
The investigation is ongoing and no other information will be released.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
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
Killeen Police Announce National Night Out October 7
KILLEEN TO JOIN CITIES NATIONWIDE FOR
‘AMERICA’S NIGHT OUT AGAINST CRIME’
On Tuesday, October 7th, neighborhoods throughout Killeen are being invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the “31st Annual National Night Out” (NNO) crime and drug prevention event.
National Night Out is designed to:
- Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness;
- Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime efforts;
- Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police community partnerships; and
- Send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
From 6 to 9 p.m. on October 7th, 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 7th, 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.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Citizen’s Police Academy Taking Applications
The Killeen Police Department will be hosting its 37th Citizen’s Police Academy with classes beginning on August 18th, 2014 and continuing through November 3rd, 2014. Classes will be held on Monday evenings from 7:00pm until 10:00pm and one additional class on Saturday, October 4th. There will be a total of twelve weeks of instruction, including presentations of the functions and operations of the departments various investigative and administrative divisions. It is an educational and informative program that allows citizens the opportunity to learn about the issues that affect law enforcement efforts in the City of Killeen.
Applications will be available at the Killeen Police Department beginning Monday, June 2, 2014; the deadline for applications will be Friday, August 8th, 2014, at 5:00pm. Applicants must agree to submit to a background check which includes a criminal history inquiry. There is no cost to anyone who enrolls. For more information on the Citizen’s Police Academy, contact Tammy Moseley at the Killeen Police Department by telephone at 254-501-8805 or email tmoseley@killeentexas.gov.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Road Closures for Police Officer Funeral Announced
Due to the funeral services for Detective Dinwiddie Saturday, May 17, 2014, the following roadways will be closed to through traffic:
8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. South WS Young Drive – from Elms Road to Little Nolan
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. WS Young Drive – from Elms Road to Azalea Drive
Liberty Street to Atkinson Street
The outside eastbound lane on Rancier Ave – from WS Young to 38th Street
These roads will be closed to through traffic; however, people attending the funeral services and residents who live on the closed portions of these streets will have access. We ask the community’s patience, as drivers may need to communicate with an officer directing traffic prior to proceeding.
In gratitude,
Margaret Young
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Funeral Services for Killeen Police Detective Charles Dinwiddie
Funeral Services honoring Detective Charles “Chuck” Dinwiddie will be as follow:
Detective Charles Dinwiddie
The family will receive visitors on Friday, May 16, 2014 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm at the First Baptist Church located at 3310 S. WS Young Drive.
The funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at 10:00am at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center located at 3601 S. WS Young Drive; burial will follow at the Killeen City Cemetery.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police & TxDOT Kickoff Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
The Killeen Police Department in association with the Texas Department of Transportation will be kicking off Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month on Saturday, April 26, 2014, during the Celebrate Killeen Festival at the Killeen Community Center located at Veterans Memorial Blvd and WS Young DR.
The Texas Department of Transportation’s 2014 “Share the Road: Look Twice for Motorcycles” campaign aims to save lives by reminding drivers that motorcycle riders are less visible and less protected than people in cars and trucks. In 2013, crashes killed 494 motorcyclists in Texas; this is up from 470 motorcycle-related deaths in 2012.
Texas Patriot Guard Riders will be riding in formation starting at 10AM and following a route along WS Young/Rancier/38th ST/Veterans Memorial Blvd while carrying flags emblazoned with appeals to “Look Twice for Motorcycles” and “Share the Road.”
Along with the Killeen Police Department’s display of police vehicles, TXDOT will be promoting motorcycle safety at the Celebrate Killeen Festival from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Saturday. Visitors can climb on a stationary motorcycle in a virtual reality setting, take a picture and help spread the “Share the Road” message by posting it on social media.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
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