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Killeen Police Department Investigates a Robbery of a Business

The Killeen Police Department Robbery-Homicide Unit is asking for your help identifying a suspect in an Aggravated Robbery of a Business.

On April 24th, 2024, around 1:14AM, the Killeen Police Department responded to an Aggravated Robbery at a business in the 2100 block of S WS Young Dr. It was reported a male entered the business, displayed a large knife/machete type weapon, and demanded property and cash. The suspect fled the business on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash and property. No injuries were reported.

The victim described the suspect as a black male, approximately 25 to 30 years old with a skinny build.  The suspect had longer hair sticking out of his hood and a purple facemask.  He was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with white stars and stripes on the front and the number 08 with stripes on the back.   The suspect was wearing dark shorts and white shoes. 

Detectives are asking anyone who may have seen anything or has information about this Aggravated Robbery, to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com. You can also download the P3Tips App for IOS or Android and give an anonymous tip. All information is confidential and anonymous and if your tip leads to the arrest of the person(s) responsible, you could be eligible to receive a reward up to $1,000 in cash.

The Killeen Police Department General Investigations Unit is asking for your help identifying multiple suspects in a Robbery Attempt.

Killeen, TX (April 4th, 2024): On April 2nd, 2024, around 6:34PM, the Killeen Police Department responded to a shooting at a residence in the 1300 block of Dugger Cir.  It was reported two (2) males knocked on the victim’s door and demanded property.  The victim refused to allow the suspects in and closed the door.  One of the suspects fired a gun into the door and both suspects fled the scene on foot.  No injuries were reported. 

Suspect 1: Black Male, heavy-set, darker skin complexion, wearing a gray in color hooded sweatshirt. Gray, black, and white camouflage pants, white Crocs with no socks, and a black face mask over lower portion of face.  Suspect 1 appeared to be holding a black in color semi-automatic handgun.

Suspect 2: B/M, slender build, wearing black sweatpants, light colored (white or pink) hooded sweatshirt, black shoes. 

Detectives are asking anyone who may have seen anything or has information about this shooting, to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online at http://www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com. You can also download the P3Tips App for IOS or Android and give an anonymous tip. All information is confidential and anonymous and if your tip leads to the arrest of the person(s) responsible, you could be eligible to receive a reward up to $1,000 in cash.

Killeen PD Arrests Three from an Aggravated Robbery of a Business

Killeen PD Arrests Three from an Aggravated Robbery of a Business

Killeen, TX (February 21, 2024):Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division Robbery-Homicide Unit identified three suspects in the Aggravated Robbery of a Business from January 16th, 2024 in the 5800 block of S. WS Young Dr. Detectives reviewed the case with the Bell County District Attorney’s Office and three complaints for Aggravated Robbery were issued for the following:

Dezmond Anderson (24 Years Old)
Jaquention Simmons Powell (34 Years Old)
Christopher Simpson (21 Years Old)

Detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Aggravated Robbery on all three subjects, which were issued by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson.

On January 31st, 2024, Dezmond Anderson was already in the Bell County Jail on unrelated charges and his warrant was served. Justice of the Peace Keith Reid set Andersons bond at $100,000.

On February 20th, 2024, Jaquention Simmons Powell and Christoper Simpson were arrested without incident at their residence. Both were taken to the Bell County Jail and arraigned by Justice of the Peace Keith Ried. Simmons Powell’s bond was set at $150, 000. Simpson’s bond was set at $150, 000.

KPD Robbery-Homicide Unit would like to thank the public for their assistance. We would also like to thank the KPD Organized Crime Unit, KPD General Investigations Unit, The KPD SWAT Team, and the United States Marshals Service Lonestar Fugitive Task Force.

The investigation is ongoing and at this time no other information will be released.

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Killeen Police Charges Robbery Suspect

UPDATE NEWS RELEASE: 23-YEAR-OLD MALE CHARGED WITH AGGRAVATED ROBBERY

Killeen, TX (January 12, 2023): On Wednesday, January 11, 2023, this case was reviewed by the Bell County District Attorney’s Office and a complaint was returned charging Jayonn Jordan Moore with Aggravated Robbery. Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson set his bond at $250,000. Moore is currently in the Bell County Jail.

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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE AN AGGRAVATED ROBBERY ON FRONTIER TRAIL

Killeen, TX (January 9, 2023): Officers were dispatched at approximately 8:45 p.m. to the 4600 block of Frontier Trail in reference to a robbery. The victim told officers that a black male approached him at gunpoint and demanded his wallet, phone, and vehicle. The suspect then fled the area in the victim’s vehicle, a Honda Civic.

At approximately 9:09 p.m., officers located the vehicle near Stan Schlueter Loop and Mesa Drive and attempted to conduct a traffic stop but the suspect driver refused to stop. The vehicle sped off westbound on Elms Road and officers pursued the vehicle. The driver attempted to turn southbound on Trimmier Road, when he lost control of the vehicle and struck a utility pole. The suspect was taken into custody without further incident. No injuries were reported.

The impact on the utility pole caused a power outage in the area and Oncor is currently on scene making repairs.
This case is active, and charges are pending review with the Bell County District Attorney’s Office.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen Police Arrest Robbery Suspect

Killeen, TX (December 8, 2022): Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division are actively investigating a robbery of an individual.

On Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at approximately 1:55 p.m., officers were dispatched to the Lions Club Park located at 1700 E Stan Schlueter Loop in reference a 911 call about a robbery that had just occurred, and the victim’s vehicle was stolen. Upon the officers’ arrival, they located a 64-year-old female victim in the parking lot suffering from minor injuries. Killeen paramedics treated and released her on scene.

At approximately 2:39 p.m., a 911 call was placed in reference to a male suspect who attempted to take two different vehicles in the parking lot of the Cefco Convenience Store located at 3309 S. Ft Hood Road. The victims were able to fight off the suspect, who got back into the original stolen vehicle and fled. Officers located the suspect in the stolen vehicle at the stop light of Stan Schlueter Loop and Oak Valley Drive. Officers conducted a traffic stop and when the suspect exited the vehicle, he fled on foot. Officers were able to apprehend and place him under arrest.

This case was reviewed by the Bell County District Attorney’s Office and a complaint was returned charging 34-year-old Tommy Dyneil Black III with Robbery of an Individual and Evading Arrest on Foot. He was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke who set his bonds totaling $105,000.

The investigation is ongoing and at this time no other information will be released.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen Police Investigate a Bank Robbery

Officers were dispatched to the First Texas Bank located at 2200 W. Central Texas Expressway on Friday, January 24, 2020, at approximately 4:33 p.m., after receiving a 911 call about the bank being robbed.  Upon the officers’ arrival, they were told that a black female entered the bank and walked up to the teller.  The suspect displayed a weapon, demanded money and fled the area southbound with an undisclosed amount of money.

The suspect was last seen wearing a denim blue jacket, dark colored leggings and white tennis shoes.    She is described a black female approximately 5”8” tall, weighing approximately 140-150 pounds and approximately 25-30 years old.

Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division, Violent Crimes Unit, are asking anyone who may have seen anything or has information about this Robbery, to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com.  You can also download the P3Tips App for IOS or Android and give an anonymous tip.  All information is confidential and anonymous and if your tip leads to the arrest of the person(s) responsible, you could be eligible to receive a reward up to $1,000 in cash.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Murder Suspect Located and Arrested

UPDATE – January 8, 2020

The Criminal Investigation Division, Homicide Unit, has identified the suspect involved in the Murder of 29 year-old Steven Christopher Guiles. 

A warrant for Murder was obtained and on Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at approximately 12:00 p.m., with the assistance of the United States Marshals – Lone Star Fugitive Task Force, 24 year-old Isaac Terrell Boston was located and arrested for Murder. Boston is currently in the Bell County Jail with a bond amount of $1,000,000.   

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Killeen Police Investigate a Murder on College Street.

On December 30, 2019, at approximately 7:34 a.m., Officers were dispatched to the 800 block of College Street in reference to a 911 call about a gunshot victim.  Upon the officers’ arrival, they located a non-responsive male victim.  Justice of the Peace Daryl Peters pronounced the 29 year old, white male deceased on scene at 7:56 a.m.  He ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.

The victim’s name has been withheld pending the notification of his next of kin.

Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division, Homicide Unit, are asking anyone who may have seen anything or has information about this Murder, to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com.  You can also download the P3Tips App for IOS or Android and give an anonymous tip.  All information is confidential and anonymous and if your tip leads to the arrest of the person(s) responsible, you could be eligible to receive a reward up to $1,000 in cash.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department