KPD Investigates Homicide on Pine Dr.
Killeen Police investigate a shooting on Pine Dr.
Officers responded to the 1400 block of Pine Dr. on Monday, October 20, 2014, at 5:30am, after receiving numerous calls about shots being fired in the area. Upon their arrival, they found a 64 year old female in her driveway with a gunshot wound. Justice of the Peace Garland Potvin pronounced the victim, Christine Watkins, deceased at 6:05am, an autopsy was ordered to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.
The Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate this homicide and information will be released as it becomes available.
There is no one in custody at this time and no suspect information; therefore we are asking for the community’s help.
Detectives are asking anyone who has information about this homicide or any suspicious activity in the area 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
Crime Stoppers Asking For Help Solving Arson
The Killeen Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating an Arson that occurred at a vacant residence located at 2606 Tracey Circle on Thursday, August 28, 2014, just before 1:30am. Multiple fires were set within the residence with an ignitable liquid. The investigation revealed that the suspects were seen in the area parked on Tucker Drive in a silver four door vehicle, possibly a Kia, when one of the suspects exited the vehicle with a gasoline container. The suspect was seen running from Tracey Circle with a gasoline container towards Diane and Tucker Dr. The suspects then fled in the silver four door vehicle. The suspects were seen driving in the area before and after the fire.
Investigators are asking anyone who may have information about this Arson or the suspects, to contact Bell County Crime Stoppers at 526-TIPS (8477) or go online anonymously at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com or text BELLCO along with the tip to 274637. Text HELP to 274637 for help with the tip or text STOP to 274637 to stop the tip. All information is anonymous and confidential and if your tip results in the arrest of the person or persons responsible for the crime you could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash.
Carroll Smith
Bell County Crime Stoppers
KPD To Conduct A Special Enforcement Traffic Detail
The Killeen Police Department Special Operations Section, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit will conduct a special Multi-Agency enforcement operation on Thursday, October 30th, 2014, for violations of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration CFR 49, Texas Transportation Code, and for Texas License and Weight violations.
Inspections will be conducted on Commercial vehicles in commerce operating in the City Limits of Killeen. Commercial vehicles are defined as vehicles that have a GVRW, Combined GVRW, Registered weight, or Actual weight of 26001 lbs. or more and Vehicles carrying any placard amount of Hazmat material.
This special enforcement operation is conducted to make sure large commercial trucks are complying with Federal and State laws and the vehicles are kept in a safe operational manner. Due to their large size and weight, the vehicles need more distance to stop and maneuver through traffic. Trucks will be inspected for the following: Tires, Log Books, Tarps, Brakes, Frames, and load Securement, just to name a few.
Michael A. Watts Commercial
Vehicle Enforcement
Killeen Police Department
KPD SWAT Team Competes in CEN-TEX SWAT Challenge
The Killeen Police Special Weapons and Tactics Team awarded first place in the 2014 CEN-TEX SWAT Challenge Overall.
Several members of the SWAT team competed this weekend on Fort Hood in four separate courses; Individual Shooter, Individual Agility, Team Shoot house and Team Obstacle Course. Over the three day event, the team was challenged not only physically and technically but mentally as well. With tough competition and outstanding support, the team was awarded first place in the 2014 CEN-TEX SWAT Challenge Overall and brought home the Hornsby Cup. The Hornsby Cup has been identified as the Overall award for the winning team of the Cen-Tex Challenge. This award was established last year after the death of Killeen Police Department SWAT Officer Robert “Bobby” Hornsby who was killed in the line of duty during a SWAT Operation.
The competition team members were Officers Alejandro Sune and Zack Akers, Detectives Michael Truelove, Miguel Mirabel, David Daniels and Byron Goodsby. Detectives Jason Petty and Steve Kirk were support elements. Officer Akers was awarded first place in Individual Shooter and Officer Sune was awarded Second Place in Individual Shooter. The team was awarded first place in both Shoot House and Obstacle Course.
The Cen-Tex SWAT Challenge Organizer’s has received approval from the Dinwiddie Family to name an award after him, CHUCK’S CUP was established and it will be awarded to the Top Individual winner; the Top individual winner consists of the Individual Shooter and Individual Agility course combined times. On May 11, 2014, Detective Charles “Chuck” Dinwiddie succumbed to his injuries from a gunshot wound during a SWAT Operation.
The team would like to thank everyone who supported the efforts put forth by the competition team. Many long hours of training and support went into the preparation for this year’s competition and could not have been accomplished without those who supported the team’s efforts.
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
KPD needs help identifying two suspects using a stolen debit card
October 2, 2014 – UPDATE
All the subjects in the previous photos have been identified. Thank you for all the information given to assist our department in this investigation.
Killeen Police need your help identifying two suspects who used a debit card that was stolen from a vehicle.
Officers responded to a call at 710 W Rancier Ave on Friday, May 23, 2014, at 7:42pm, in reference to a burglary of a vehicle. Upon the officers arrival they met with the victim who stated that she parked her 2003 white Buick Regal in the parking lot and ran inside a business for approximately 5 minutes and when she got back in the car she noticed that her debit card and other items were missing. The stolen debit card was used at several local businesses. The suspects appear to be a heavy set white female and a heavy set Hispanic or light skinned black male. The suspects were seen on security video shopping together and they had two children with them, a pre-teen or teenage female and a toddler.
Detectives provided photographs of the two suspects using the stolen debit card.
Detectives are asking anyone can identify these suspects or 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.
Tina Amerson
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
KPD Investigates Pharmacy Burglary
Officers responded to an alarm at the Scott and White Pharmacy, located at 2500 Cross Dr., on Wednesday, September 30, 2014, at 2:50am. Upon the officers’ arrival, they found the front door shattered and evidence that the business was burglarized.
Detectives reviewed the security video which revealed four suspects entering the pharmacy and taking an undisclosed amount of prescription medications. All four suspects were wearing dark colored pants, blue sweat shirts with hoods, and gloves. Three of the four suspects were also wearing ski masks to obscure their faces.
Detectives are asking anyone who has information about this burglary 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 Fatal Crash
Officers responded to a 911 call of a vehicle crash at the intersection of Martin Luther King Blvd and Zephyr Rd. at 6:27 pm on Tuesday, September 30, 2014.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the driver of a black Ford Focus was stopped at the traffic light on Martin Luther King Blvd facing north in the left hand turn lane. The driver of a 2005 Yamaha motorcycle increased his speed as he approach the intersection traveling southbound on Martin Luther King Blvd. As the driver of the Ford Focus entered the intersection and began to turn left the driver of the motorcycle collided with the passenger side of the Ford Focus.
The victim, 25 year old, Jeffrey Chug Durrant, of Killeen, was pronounced deceased on scene by Justice of the Peace Garland Potvin at 6:55 pm. An autopsy has been ordered to be performed at the Southwest Institute of Forensic Science in Dallas.
The Traffic Unit continues to investigate this crash and more information will be released as it becomes available.
Tina Amerson
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
KPD Conducts Special Traffic Detail
The Killeen Police Department Special Operations Unit conducted a special enforcement operation on Thursday, September 26, 2014, in order to inform citizens of the actual law, 545.157 Passing Authorized Emergency Vehicle, and to increase the emphasis on the danger of traffic enforcement throughout the city.
The following violations occurred in the officer’s presence during the hours of 7:20am – 2:30pm, at four separate locations; the 6400 block of Trimmier, the 1500 block of Hwy 195, the 1900 block of East Elms and the 20000 block of South Hwy 195.
- 129 citations were issued for Improper passing
- 6 citations were issued for Fail to Display a Driver’s License
- 4 citations were issued for Fail to Maintain Financial Responsibility
- 6 citations were issued for Disregard TCD
- 1 citation was issued for Fail to Yield Right of Way Turning Left
- 1 citation was issued for Fail to Yield Right of Way to Emergency Vehicle
- 1 citation was issued for Stop/Stand/Parking
- 1 citation was issued for No Driver’s License
A total of 149 citations were issued for various violations.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
KPD to Conduct Special Traffic Enforcement Detail
The Killeen Police Department Special Operations Unit will conduct a special traffic enforcement operation on Thursday, September 25, 2014, for violation of 545.157 Passing Authorized Emergency Vehicle.
The Texas State Law states – (a) on approaching a stationary authorized emergency vehicle using visual signals that meet the requirements of Sections 547.305 and 547.702, an operator, unless otherwise directed by a police officer, shall:
(1) Vacate the lane closest to the emergency vehicle when driving on a
highway with two or more lanes traveling in the direction of the
emergency vehicle; or
(2) Slow to a speed not to exceed:
(A) 20 miles per hour less than the posted speed limit, when the posted
speed limit is 25 miles per hour or more;
(B) Five miles an hour when the posted speed limit is less than 25 miles
per hour.
(b) a violation of this section is:
(1) a misdemeanor punishable under Section 542.401
(2) a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of $500 if the violation results
in property damage: or
(3) a Class B misdemeanor if the violation results in bodily injury.
(c) if conduct constituting an offense under this section also constitutes an
offense under section of this code or the Penal Cove, the actor may be
prosecuted under either section or under both sections.
This special enforcement operation is conducted to inform motorists of the actual law and to increase the emphasis on the danger of traffic enforcement throughout the city. Police Officers are at risk on a daily basis when they enforce traffic laws; officers are not only seriously injured but also killed due to the driver’s inattentiveness.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
KPD Investigates Fatal Crash on 38th Street
The Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit is investigating a fatal crash in the 500 block of N. 38th St.
Officers responded to a report of a motorcycle crash with serious injuries in the 500 block of N. 38th St. on Saturday, September 20, 2014, at approximately 8:30pm. Upon the officers arrival they located the male motorcycle rider who was seriously injured.
The preliminary report revealed that a blue 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser, with two occupants, was southbound on 38th St. attempting to turn left into the Killeen High School student parking lot. A black 2014 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling northbound in the outside lane on 38th St. The 17 year old female driver of the PT Cruiser failed to yield the right of way – turning left, and pulled in front of the motorcycle. The motorcycle rider laid the motorcycle down and then struck the side of the PT Cruiser. The motorcycle rider was transported to the Carl R. Darnall Army Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries; he was pronounced deceased by medical authorities at 9:11pm. The driver and the occupant in the PT Cruiser were unharmed.
The name of the 23 year old victim, a Fort Hood soldier, has been withheld until the notification of his next of kin has been made.
This crash continues to be investigated and information will be released as it becomes available.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
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