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 Investigate the First Murder of 2024
(Killeen,TX): On Friday, February 2, 2024, at approximately 1:31 p.m., Killeen Police Officers were dispatched to the Hallmark Inn located at 4500 E. Central Texas Expressway in reference to a person not breathing. Upon the officers arrival they located a 70-year-old male in a room deceased with injuries. Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson pronounced the male deceased at 2:55 p.m. and ordered an autopsy.
The name of the male has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The department is 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 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.
Detectives are actively investigating this Murder and there is no additional information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police and Texas Rangers Investigate an Officer Involved Shooting
Killeen, TX (December 29, 2023): On Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at approximately 12:24 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 800 block of Adela Street in reference to a Burglary of a Habitation in progress. Upon the officer’s arrival, they encountered a female suspect armed with a knife. Officers gave numerous commands to the suspect to drop the knife, when the suspect lunged towards the officer and the officer discharged his duty weapon, striking the female.
The suspect was airlifted to Baylor Scott & White in critical condition.
As per protocol, the officer, a 13-year veteran, was placed on administrative leave.
The Texas Rangers responded to the scene and are the lead investigating agency. The Killeen Police Department Internal Affairs Unit will conduct an internal investigation.
Any further requests for information surrounding the officer involved shooting incident can be directed to Sgt. Bryan Washko with the Texas Department of Public Safety.
On Wednesday, December 27, 2023, the criminal case against the suspect was presented to the Bell County District Attorney’s Office and three complaints were returned charging 44-year-old Michele Ero with Aggravated Assault on a Public Servant. Justice of the Peace Larry Wilkey issued a warrant for her arrest.
This investigation is active and there is no additional information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Charge Suspect With Manslaughter
UPDATE NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE CHARGE SUSPECT WITH MANSLAUGHTER
Killeen, TX (December 27, 2023): The suspect, Jeremiah Lafredrick Matthews, was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson and set his bond at $500,000. Matthews has been subsequently transported to the Bell County Jail.
The investigation is active and there is no additional information at this time.
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UPDATE NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE IDENTIFY AND ARREST SUSPECT
Killeen, TX(December 26, 2023): Through the investigation, detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division have identified and arrested a suspect in this case.
This case was reviewed by the Bell County District Attorney’s Office and a complaint was returned charging a 20-year-old male suspect with Manslaughter. The suspect is currently in the Killeen City Jail awaiting arraignment.
The next of kin of the 17-year-old juvenile male victim has been notified.
The investigation is currently active and there is no additional information at this time.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE A MURDER on N. COLLEGE STREET
Killeen, TX (December 25, 2023): Killeen Police are actively investigating the eleventh Murder in the City of Killeen.
On Monday, December 25, 2023, at approximately 2:52p.m., Killeen Police were dispatched to the 1400 block of N. College Street in reference to a 911 call about a male with a gunshot wound. Upon the officer’s arrival, they located a male suffering from a gunshot wound. Killeen EMS arrived on scene and started life-saving measures.
The victim succumbed to his injuries and Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson pronounced the victim deceased at 4:28 p.m. at the scene. He ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.
The name of the victim has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
We are asking if anyone has any information or videos about this incident to contact the department at 254-501-8800 or the Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477).
We want to let the community know that this was an isolated incident and there is no continued threat to the general public.
Detectives are actively investigating this Murder and there is no additional information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Identify and Arrest Suspect
UPDATE NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE IDENTIFY AND ARREST SUSPECT
Killeen, TX (December 26, 2023): Through the investigation, detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division have identified and arrested a suspect in this case.
This case was reviewed by the Bell County District Attorney’s Office and a complaint was returned charging a 20-year-old male suspect with Manslaughter. The suspect is currently in the Killeen City Jail awaiting arraignment.
The next of kin of the 17-year-old juvenile male victim has been notified.
The investigation is active and there is no additional information at this time.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE A MURDER on N. COLLEGE STREET
Killeen, TX (December 25, 2023): Killeen Police are actively investigating the eleventh Murder in the City of Killeen.
On Monday, December 25, 2023, at approximately 2:52p.m., Killeen Police were dispatched to the 1400 block of N. College Street in reference to a 911 call about a male with a gunshot wound. Upon the officer’s arrival, they located a male suffering from a gunshot wound. Killeen EMS arrived on scene and started life-saving measures.
The victim succumbed to his injuries and Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson pronounced the victim deceased at 4:28 p.m. at the scene. He ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.
The name of the victim has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
We are asking if anyone has any information or videos about this incident to contact the department at 254-501-8800 or the Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477).
We want to let the community know that this was an isolated incident and there is no continued threat to the general public.
Detectives are actively investigating this Murder and there is no additional information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate a Murder on N. College Street
Killeen, TX (December 25, 2023), Killeen Police are actively investigating the eleventh Murder in the City of Killeen.
On Monday, December 25, 2023, at approximately 2:52 p.m., Killeen Police were dispatched to the 1400 block of N. College Street in reference to a 911 call about a male with a gunshot wound. Upon the officer’s arrival, they located a male suffering from a gunshot wound. Killeen EMS arrived on scene and started life-saving measures.
The victim succumbed to his injuries and Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson pronounced the victim deceased at 4:28 p.m. at the scene. He ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.
The name of the victim has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
We are asking if anyone has any information or videos about this incident to contact the department at (254) 501-8800 or the Bell County Crime Stoppers at (254) 526-TIPS (8477).
We want to let the community know that this was an isolated incident and there is no continued threat to the general public.
Detectives are actively investigating this Murder and there is no additional information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Make an Arrest in Multiple-Vehicle Crash
Killeen, TX (December 14, 2023): Investigators with the Traffic Unit charge and arrest a 25-year-old male for his involvement in a five-vehicle crash that occurred on Friday, October 13, 2023, in the 1300 Block of E Stan Schlueter Loop.
This case was presented to the Bell County District Attorney’s Office and a complaint was issued charging the driver of the blue Dodge Charger, Devin Lamar Nelson, with Intoxication Assault. A warrant was issued by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson and on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, Nelson turned himself in to the Killeen City Jail.
On Thursday, December 14, 2023, Nelson was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Nicola James and set his bond at $150,000. Nelson is currently in the Bell County Jail.
The investigation is ongoing and there is no other information at this time.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE A MULTIPLE-VEHICLE CRASH ON STAN SCHLUETER LOOP
Killeen, TX (October 14, 2023): On Friday, October 13, 2023, at approximately 7:34 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1300 Block of E Stan Schlueter Loop in reference to a crash. Upon the officer’s arrival, they located five vehicles that were involved.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a blue Dodge Charger was traveling eastbound on E Stan Schlueter Loop in the inside lane approaching the intersection of E Stan Schlueter Loop and Trimmier Road. The Dodge Charger exited its lane and struck a vehicle that was traveling in the outside lane. The Dodge Charger continued to travel eastbound at a high rate of speed when it struck a second vehicle in the left-hand turn only lane in the 1300 Block of E Stan Schlueter Loop. The Dodge Charger continued to travel eastbound, striking a third vehicle. The Dodge Charger lost control and struck a vehicle head-on that was traveling westbound of E Stan Schlueter Loop. The Dodge Charger subsequently caught fire.
Patients from all vehicles were transported to local hospitals with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
The roadway was closed for several hours for investigation.
The Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit is currently investigating this crash and there is no additional information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Charge Suspect with Capital Murder
Killeen, TX (December 11, 2023): Charges have been filed against the suspect arrested for the Murder of seventy-five year-old Deanne McGruder and fifty-three year-old Tina McGruder that occurred on Friday, December 8, 2023, on Basalt Drive.
Detectives with the Robbery-Homicide Unit received a complaint from the Bell County District Attorney’s Office charging Louis Lamar Simpson Jr., 26, with Capital Murder. Simpson was arraigned by Judge Cliff Coleman and set his bond at $3,000,000. Simpson is currently in the Bell County Jail.
The investigation is ongoing and at this time no other information will be released.
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UPDATE NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING THE TENTH MURDER IN THE CITY OF KILLEEN FOR 2023
Killeen, TX (December 9, 2023):
Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division have identified the two victims.
Seventy-five year-old Deanne McGruder was pronounced deceased at 2:42p.m. by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson. Fifty-three year-old Tina McGruder was pronounced deceased at 2:49p.m. by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson.
The suspect remains in custody pending formal charges from the Bell County District Attorney’s Office.
The investigation is ongoing and at this time no other information will be released.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE ARE CONDUCTING A SHOOTING INVESTIGATION
Killeen, TX (December 8, 2023): One person is in custody after a domestic violence incident involving a weapon.
On Friday, December 8, 2023, at approximately 1:34 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 2300 block of Basalt Drive in reference domestic disturbance. Upon the officers’ arrival, they observed a male exiting the residence and heard screaming inside. Officers detained the male and went inside the to find two females suffering from gunshot wounds. Officers immediately started to perform life saving measures until paramedics arrived. One victim was transported to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center and the second victim was transported to Advent Health, both in critical condition.
The two females succumbed to their injuries. Their name has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The investigation is ongoing and at this time no other information will be released. There is no immediate threat to the public.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police are Investigating the Tenth Murder in the City of Killeen for 2023
Killeen, TX (December 9, 2023): Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division have identified the two victims.
Seventy-five year-old Deanne McGruder was pronounced deceased at 2:42 p.m. by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson. Fifty-three year-old Tina McGruder was pronounced deceased at 2:29 p.m. by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson.
The suspect remains in custody pending formal charges from the Bell County District Attorney’s Office.
The investigation is ongoing and at this time no other information will be released.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE ARE CONDUCTING A SHOOTING INVESTIGATION
Killeen, TX (December 8, 2023): One person is in custody after a domestic violence incident involving a weapon.
On Friday, December 8, 2023, at approximately 1:34 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 2300 block of Basalt Drive in reference domestic disturbance. Upon the officers’ arrival, they observed a male exiting the residence and heard screaming inside. Officers detained the male and went inside the to find two females suffering from gunshot wounds. Officers immediately started to perform life saving measures until paramedics arrived. One victim was transported to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center and the second victim was transported to Advent Health, both in critical condition.
The two females succumbed to their injuries. Their name has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The investigation is ongoing and at this time no other information will be released. There is no immediate threat to the public.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Female Deceased After Single Vehicle Crash
UPDATE: NEWS RELEASE – Killeen, TX (December 2, 2023): The driver, Emily Santiago Figueroa, succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Nicola James at 8:52 p.m.
Traffic Investigators continue to investigate this fatality and there is no additional information at this time.
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On Friday, December 1, 2023 at approximately 7:10 p.m., Killeen Police were dispatched to a single vehicle crash at the intersection of Trimmier Road and Stagecoach Road. Upon their arrival, the sole occupant of the vehicle, a 48 year-old female, was found to be suffering from serious injuries. Killeen EMS immediately transported her to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a white 2021 BMW SUV was traveling southbound on Trimmier Road at a high rate of speed, when it left the roadway, striking a concrete retaining wall on the south side of the intersection with Stagecoach Road.
The driver is currently in critical condition.
The Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit is currently investigating and there is no additional information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
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