KPD Is Asking For Assistance In Identifying Thief
Killeen Police need your help identifying a female suspect who used a debit card that was stolen from a vehicle.
Officers filed a report for a burglary of a vehicle that occurred between 5:00 pm and 10:30 pm, on Thursday, August 7, 2014, in 1100 block of S. Fort Hood St. Officers were told by the victim that while she was working someone broke out the passenger side window of her white, 2004 Chevy Impala. The victim noticed that her debit card and other items were missing and when the victim contacted her bank they told her that her debit card had already been used.
Detectives provided security video of the suspect using the stolen debit card. The suspect is a light skinned black female wearing a black ball cap with white lettering on it, a black t-shirt and blue jean shorts.
Detectives are asking anyone can identify this suspect 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.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
KPD Participates in the Prescription Drug Take-Back Program
The Killeen Police Department is participating in the DEA Drug Take-Back Initiative that allows for collection of medications that are no longer needed or wanted. This is a great opportunity for those who missed the previous events, or who have subsequently accumulated unwanted, unused prescription drugs, to safely dispose of those medications.
Starting on Monday, September 22nd and continuing through the weekend until Monday morning, September 29, 2014, citizens will be able to leave unwanted drugs with the Desk Officer on duty in the lobby of the Killeen Police Department Headquarters located at 3304 Community Blvd or the Desk Officer on duty at the North Precinct located at 402 N. 2nd St. The DEA will later collect these items for proper disposal.
The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposal. It is important for our citizens to remember that you should not flush unwanted prescription drugs down the toilet, put them in the trash or leave the unwanted medications where others might reach them.
We encourage everyone to take advantage of this opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted, unused prescription drugs.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police End Seven Hour Standoff Without Incident.
Officers attempted stop a vehicle that was occupied by a man who had outstanding felony warrants, on Wednesday, September 17, 2017 at 10:50 am. The white male driving the red Chevy pickup truck refused to stop and a pursuit ensued. The suspect led officers on a short pursuit and when he brought the truck to a stop he fled on foot, running into a house located at 1011 Cedar Dr. It was determined that this Chevy Silverado pickup had recently been report stolen. Officers shut down Pine and Cedar Dr. in order to secure the area. A short time after the suspect entered the residence; a 28 year old female was detained.
The Killeen Police Department Tactical Response Unit was deployed to the residence at 11:20am. The team attempted to negotiate with the male for several hours, advising him to surrender, however he continued to ignore their commands. Chemical munitions were eventually deployed into the residence and there was still no contact with the suspect. Officers had reason to believe the suspect was still inside the residence and at approximately 5:30pm, the officers began negotiations with the suspect who was hiding under the house. More chemical munitions were deployed, which encouraged the suspect to surrender; he was taken into custody without incident at 6:31 pm.
Travis Lee Leighton, a 27 year old male, was taken into custody for numerous outstanding warrants to include a Felony warrant for Parole Violation stemming from a prior drug related conviction.
The 28 year old female who was detained was then arrested and charged with Hindering Apprehension. Her name has been withheld pending the return of formal charges by the Bell County District Attorney’s Office on Thursday, September 18, 2014.
This case continues to be investigated and information will be released as it becomes available.
Tina Amerson
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
KPD Needs Community’s Help Identifying Robbery Suspects
The Killeen Police Department is asking for the community’s help identifying three suspects in an aggravated robbery.
Officers responded to the KBS Food Mart, located at 3000 Old FM 440, at 11:57 pm on Friday, August 22, 2014, in reference to a robbery that had just occurred. Upon the officer’s arrival, they spoke with an employee who told them that three black males came into the store, one of the males held the employee at gun point while the other two took several cartons of cigarettes and cigarillos as well as an undisclosed amount of cash.
Detectives are asking anyone who 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
Turkey Trot Shooting Update
Killeen Police investigate an afternoon shooting on Turkey Trot Road.
Officers responded to 690 Turkey Trot today, September 5, 2014 at 2:03pm, after receiving a 911 call telling them a man had just been shot outside the residence. Upon the officers arrival they located a 41 year old male inside a white Buick LeSabre suffering from a gunshot wound to the face and another male outside the vehicle. The victim was immediately transported by ambulance to the Scott & White Memorial Hospital in Temple, in critical condition.
The officers were told that two males were involved in a verbal altercation outside the residence, at some point during the argument a weapon was displayed and the victim was shot. After further investigation the 40 year old suspect and resident, was taken into custody and transported to the Killeen City Jail.
UDPATE – September 6, 2014
The victim of the shooting, Danny Mac Carruthers, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at Scott & White Memorial Hospital at approximately 3:30am.
John Hyon Dust
This case was reviewed by the Bell County District Attorney’s Office and a complaint was returned charging John Hyon Dust with Manslaughter. He is currently in the Killeen City Jail awaiting arraignment on Sunday, September 7, 2014.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate an afternoon shooting on Turkey Trot Road
Officers responded to 690 Turkey Trot after receiving a 911 call telling them a man had just been shot outside the residence. Upon the officers arrival they located a 40 year old male inside a white Buick LeSabre suffering from a gunshot wound to the face and another male outside the vehicle. The victim was immediately transported by ambulance to the Scott & White Memorial Hospital in Temple, in critical condition.
The officers were told that two males were involved in a verbal altercation outside the residence, at some point during the argument a weapon was displayed and the victim was shot. After further investigation the 40 year old suspect and resident, was taken into custody and transported to the Killeen City Jail.
The name of the victim has been withheld due to the extent of his injuries and the name of the suspect has been withheld until formal charges are returned by the Bell County District Attorney’s Office.
Detectives with the Major Crimes Unit continue to investigate this incident and information will be released as it becomes available.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Governor Perry Honors Bell County Officers
Governor Rick Perry honored 32 police officers, firefighters and medical personnel, who were killed or seriously injured in the line of duty at the Capitol in Austin today, awarding each officer with the Star of Texas Award.
Six of those first responders awarded, were in Bell County. Killeen Police Officer Robert “Bobby” Hornsby, Killeen Detective Charles “Chuck” Dinwiddie and Bell County Deputy Adam Davis, who were killed in the line of duty, were honored posthumously. Killeen Police Officers Juan Obregon and Odis Denton and Temple Police Sergeant James Bennett, who were seriously injured in the line of duty, also received the Star of Texas Award.
“For a decade now, we set aside time every year to honor some of our state’s best and bravest,” Governor Perry said. “These individuals placed their lives on the line to fight back raging fires, rush badly-injured Texans to the hospital for life-saving care, or take the most dangerous felons off the streets. They’re heroes because they understand the risks involved in their jobs and they know there’s nothing routine about any fire or any traffic stop.”
This year marks the 11th anniversary of the legislation creating the Star of Texas Award, which was established to honor and commemorate the bravery and selflessness of Texas’ first responders.
Carroll Smith
Public Affair
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Announce Hiring of Animal Services Unit Manager
The Killeen Police Department announces the renaming of the Animal Control Unit to the Animal Services Unit to better align the unit’s name with its mission of service and care for animals.
Additionally, the department wishes to announce the hiring of Mr. Edward W. Tucker as the new Animal Services Unit Manager. Mr. Tucker served 30 years with the U.S. Army, retiring at the rank of Sergeant Major. “Ed brings with him a great deal of management and leadership experience and love for animals that we believe will help propel the Animal Services Unit to the next level. We are glad to have him as a member of our team,” said Police Chief Dennis Baldwin. Changing the unit’s name was one of the first recommendations suggested by Mr. Tucker on day one, said Baldwin.
“We would also like to thank Commander Lee Caufield for his efforts over these past several months in addressing the challenges facing the unit. Lee’s steadfast, professional leadership and inclusive management style has helped to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the unit. Moreover, the service level and care of animals has been elevated under his leadership,” said Baldwin.
Mr. Tucker will be available for interviews on Thursday, August 28, 2014, at 10:00 A.M. The interviews will be conducted at the Killeen Animal Shelter located at 3118 Commerce Drive.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
School Zones Are Back on Monday!
The Killeen Police Department would like to remind all motorists that beginning Monday, August 25, 2014; a new school year begins.
On Monday, August 25, 2014, 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.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
KPD Officer Injured by a Fleeing Suspect During a Pursuit
On Saturday, August 16, 2014, at 5:09 a.m., an officer attempted to stop a silver Nissan the area of Elms Rd. and Ft. Hood St. for a traffic violation. The driver of the Nissan fled from the officer, westbound onto Stan Schlueter Loop and a pursuit ensued. The officer pursued the suspect through several neighborhoods west of the area. The suspect came to a stop at the dead end of Palmtree and Coral Bay. When the officer exited his vehicle; the suspect began fleeing again, striking the officer with the vehicle. Shots were fired by the officer and the vehicle fled west on Coral Bay. When the vehicle stopped the suspect got out and fled on foot. Officers continued to search the area and the K-9 Unit was deployed. The suspect was located by a K-9, hiding behind an air conditioning unit at the 3600 block of Coral Bay, at 6:11 a.m.; the suspect was transported to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center for treatment for a gunshot wound. He was subsequently airlifted to Scott and White Memorial Hospital where he is listed in stable condition. The name of the suspect is withheld pending criminal charges.
The injured officer and was transported to Scott and White Memorial Hospital for treatment and has been released. The officer involved in the shooting has been placed on administrative leave, as is protocol, and his name has been withheld at this time.
This case continues to be investigated and information will be released as it becomes available.
Tina Amerson
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
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