Killeen Police Investigates Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Rancier Avenue
Killeen Police Department investigates a fatal motorcycle crash in the evening hours.
Officers received a 911 call on Monday, March 11, 2014, at 6:53pm, in reference to a crash involving a Yamaha motorcycle and a Dodge minivan. Upon the officers’ arrival, they located the operator of the motorcycle who was suffering with life threatening injuries.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the black Yamaha Motorcycle was traveling east on Rancier Ave. in the inside lane, when a Maroon Dodge Caravan attempted to turn south onto Crockett. The operator of the motorcycle was unable to avoid the vehicle, causing the motorcycle to collide with the passenger side of the minivan. There were three occupants inside the minivan; one person was treated for minor injuries and released at the scene. The operator of the motorcycle, 18 year old Chase William Evans, was pronounced deceased at 7:38pm by Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke. The operator of the motorcycle was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
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
Killeen Police Investigate Rollover Crash – Update
The Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit continues to investigate a one vehicle rollover crash that occurred on Becker Dr., during the early morning hours on Saturday, March 8, 2014.
The crash occurred when the driver of a 2004 Land Rover Discovery that was occupied by five teenagers failed to negotiate a curve in the 1400 block of Becker Driver. The vehicle left the roadway, hit two mailboxes, overturned, ejecting two of the passengers and injuring another two passengers.
The 18 year old male passenger who was ejected, Jacob Jones, was transported to Scott & White Memorial Hospital with life threatening injuries. On Sunday, March 9, 2014, Jacob Jones succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 11:19am. The 14 year old female who was ejected is now at the Scott & White Children’s Hospital in critical condition. The 17 year old female and 14 year old female passengers were transported to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center with non life threatening injuries. The 17 year old driver was not injured in this crash.
The names of the other victims have been withheld at this time due to the nature of the injuries.
The Traffic Unit is continuing to investigate this crash and they have determined speed is one of the contributing factors. Investigators are asking anyone who has information about this crash or events leading up to this crash to contact the Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit, Officer Potvin at 254-501-8818.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate Rollover Crash
Killeen Police investigate an early morning crash with injuries on Becker Rd.
Officers responded to a 911 call in reference to a single vehicle rollover crash at John Rd. and Becker Rd. on Saturday, March 8, 2014, at 2:41 am. Officers arrived to find two people who had been ejected from the vehicle lying in the roadway and three other occupants inside a 2004 Land Rover Discovery.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the Land Rover was traveling north on Becker Rd. when the driver failed to negotiate the curve in the 1300 block of Becker, leaving the roadway and hitting two mailboxes on the eastside of the road. The vehicle continued northbound overturning and ejecting two occupants before coming to rest upright at John Rd. and Becker Rd.
The ejected male was transported to Scott and White Memorial Hospital in critical condition. The ejected female was transported to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center in critical condition and subsequently transferred to Scott and White Memorial Hospital. Two other occupants who remained in the vehicle, were transported to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center with non life threatening injuries. The driver was uninjured.
The names of the victims have been withheld at this time.
This crash continues to be investigated and more information will be released as it becomes available.
Tina Amerson
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigates Shooting on Gilmer Street
Killeen Police investigate an afternoon shooting on Gilmer.
Officers responded to a 911 call reporting that someone had just been shot in the 400 block of Gilmer, on Friday, March 7, 2014, at 3:22 pm. Upon the officers’ arrival, they located a male in the 500 block of Wyoming, who was suffering from a gunshot wound; he was transported to the Carl R Darnall Army Medical Center in stable condition.
Witnesses advised they saw two males talking in the parking lot at 420 Gilmer when they saw one male start running through the parking lot and the other male began shooting in his direction. The suspect then fled the area.
The suspect is described as a black male in his 20’s, between 5’08” and 5’10” tall, weighing between 150-160 pounds. He was wearing a dark shirt and blue jeans.
This case continues to be investigated by the Criminal Investigation Division and more information will be released as it becomes available.
Detectives are asking anyone with information involving this shooting 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
Killeen Police Investigate Shooting on Wyoming Street
Killeen Police investigate shooting on Wyoming.
Officers responded to a 911 call reporting shots fired at the 500 block of Wyoming, just after 8:00 pm on Wednesday March 5, 2014. Upon the officers’ arrival, they met with witnesses that said two black males were involved in a verbal altercation that turned violent after both men exchanged gun fire. They located one gunshot victim at 512 Wyoming; he was transported to the Carl R Darnall Army Medical Center and was subsequently transferred to the Scott and White Memorial Hospital in Temple. The other gunshot victim was located at 420 Gilmer; he was transported to the Scott and White Memorial Hospital in Temple. Both men are in stable condition at this time. No one else was injured during the altercation.
This case continues to be investigated and more information will be release as it becomes available.
Detectives are asking anyone with information about this shooting 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
Killeen Police Seek Vehicle Burglary Suspect
Killeen Police are asking for the community’s help by identifying a car burglar.
An officer responded to the 500 block of N. 8th on Sunday, February 16, 2014 just after 2:00pm, after the owner of a white 2008 Honda Accord found her vehicle burglarized. Upon their arrival, the officer met with the victim who told them that sometime between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm, the window of her Honda Accord was broken out and her laptop computer was stolen.
Vehicle Burglary Suspect
Detectives were able to obtain this photo of the burglary suspect. The suspect appears to be an older black male with a mustache wearing glasses.
Detectives are asking anyone who can identify this burglar 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
Killeen Police Investigate Fatal Dog Attack
Killeen Police investigate a dog attack on several children.
Officers responded to a 911 call in reference to shots fired in the 4100 block of Pennington Drive on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at 4:57pm. As officers were enroute, they were told that a dog had attacked several children.
Upon the officers’ arrival, they found a 2 year old male who was suffering from numerous dog bites. He was immediately transported to the Carl R. Darnell Army Medical Center in critical condition. Another child, an 8 year old female, was also a victim and she was transported as well.
Witnesses told officers that an 18 year old male, an 8 year old female and a 2 year old male were walking home from the playground when a Bull Mastiff ran out from the garage at 4108 Pennington Drive and began attacking the 8 year old female. Witnesses were able to get the dog away from the female but he turned and began to attack the 2 year old male. The dog dragged the child down the roadway when shots were fired from an unknown person. The dog let go of the child and ran back to the residence he came from.
The 2 year old victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 5:30pm by medical personnel. Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke has ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.
Killeen Animal Control took custody of the dog and he will be in their custody while the investigation is ongoing.
The 8 year old female is in stable condition; the names of the victims will not be released at this time.
This case continues to be investigated and information will be released as it becomes available.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Seek Sunday IHOP Patrons
The Killeen Police Department is asking anyone who was at IHOP Restaurant during the early morning hours on Sunday, February 23, 2014, to contact the department.
Detectives, who are investigating the murder of Kirsten Nicole Farr, would like to speak to all the people who were at the IHOP when this murder occurred. They realize there were several people who may have left before the detectives could speak to them and they just wanted to ask a couple of questions for their investigation.
If you were at the IHOP restaurant between 3:00am and 5:00am, please contact Detective Uvalle at 254-501-8854.
Information you may have could help the Killeen Police Department with their investigation.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Murder Suspect Given $1,000,000 Bond
Thomas Jeremy Jones
Murder Suspect 31 year old Thomas Jeremy Jones of Killeen, was given a $1,000,000 bond by Justice of the Peace Garland Potvin. Jones was arrested on Sunday, February 23, 2014 for the Murder of Kirsten Nicole Farr while she was in a vehicle in the Killeen IHOP parking lot.
The Killeen Police Department is asking anyone who was at IHOP Restaurant during the early morning hours on Sunday, February 23, 2014, to contact the department.
Detectives, who are investigating the murder of Kirsten Nicole Farr, would like to speak to all the people who were at the IHOP when this murder occurred. They realize there were several people who may have left before the detectives could speak to them and they just wanted to ask a couple of questions for their investigation.
If you were at the IHOP restaurant between 3:00am and 5:00am, please contact Detective Uvalle at 254-501-8854.
Information you may have, could help the Killeen Police Department with their investigation.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Victim Identified and Murder Suspect Arrested
Officers responded to a 911 call, on Sunday February 23, 2014 at 3:14 am, in reference to a stabbing in the IHOP parking lot located at 700 W CTE. Upon the officers arrival they located a female who was suffering from multiple stab wounds; she was immediately transported to the Carl R Darnall Army Medical Center in critical condition. The 21 year old victim succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased at 3:53 am; Justice of the Peace Garland Potvin ordered an autopsy be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.
According to witnesses, the female was a passenger in a gold Cadillac in the IHOP parking lot, when she was approached by her 31 year old ex-boyfriend. A verbal altercation began and quickly turned physical. The suspect stabbed the victim multiple times and fled the area. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate him.
UPDATE: 02/23/14
The victim has been identified as 21 year old Killeen resident Kirsten Nicole Farr.
This case was reviewed by the Bell County District Attorney’s Office and a complaint was returned charging Thomas Jeremy Jones of Killeen, with Murder; Justice of the Peace Garland Potvin issued a warrant for his arrest. At 11:53am, the suspect was arrested at a residence in Nolanville without incident. He is currently in the Killeen City Jail and awaiting arraignment on Monday, February 24, 2014.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
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