Killeen Police Investigate a Suspicious Death on Wisconsin Drive.
On Sunday, February 9, 2020, at approximately 10:43 A.M., officers were dispatched to the 400 block of Wisconsin Drive in reference to a welfare concern. Upon the officers’ arrival, they located a white female identified as Ann Smith Evans, 64, deceased.
Evans was pronounced deceased at 11:47 A.M. by Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke. He ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.
Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division, are asking anyone who may have seen anything or have information about this investigation, 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.
Commander Ronnie Supak
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Make Arrest in Reported Food Truck Theft.
On January 29, 2020, at approximately 1:40 PM, a woman called the Killeen Police Department to report that an unknown person had stolen her food truck. Rosalind Edwards, 53, reported an unknown male driving a green truck towed her 2019 Concession food trailer from her driveway in the 3500 block of Dustin Court. Edwards advised she tried to catch the person, but was blocked by an unknown person in another vehicle.
An investigation into the alleged theft revealed the food truck had not been stolen. It had been repossessed by the owner. Edwards had not fulfilled her obligations with the owner when she purchased the food truck. Edwards was aware the food truck had not been stolen, but had in fact been repossessed before she filed a police report with the Killeen Police Department.
Detectives obtained a warrant for False Report to a Police Officer, issued by Justice of the Peace William “Bill” Cooke. Killeen police officers arrested Edwards on Saturday, February 1 on the warrant and transported her to the Killeen City Jail. Edwards was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Daryl K. Peters and he issued a $5,000 bond; Edwards has been released on bond.
The Killeen Police Department would like to thank the many citizens who saw the news reports and called in TIPS about the location of the food truck.
Commander Ronnie Supak
Killeen Police Department
First Retiree from Killeen Police Department Passes Away
We’d like to take a moment to acknowledge Retired Captain William Victor Mangerich, 101, who passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020.
Captain Mangerich (Ret.) served in the United States Army during World War II. Following his time in the military, Capt. Mangerich (Ret.) joined the Killeen Police Department in 1949 where he began his career as a patrolman. He served in various assignments throughout the department for 30 years and retired in 1979 as a Police Captain. He was well respected by all those he served with and those he served. Captain Mangerich (Ret.) was the first Police Officer to retire in the department’s history.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Walt, his sister Monika Rettng, his first wife Leone Marie Mangerich, and ex-wife and friend Nellie Faye Mangerich. Survivors include daughter Carolynn Champlin (Eugene) of Killeen, grandsons Billy Gene Champlin(Teri) and Terry Wayne (Tammy) of Killeen and great grandchildren Bailey, Paige, Aiden, Cayce, Cody and Clayton Champlin all of Killeen.
The funeral services for Captain Mangerich (Ret.) will be on Friday, January 31, 2020 at the First Baptist Church Trimmier. Burial will follow with Police Honors at Live Oak Cemetery in Youngsport.
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
Suspect Identified in Officer Involved Shooting
UPDATE – January 14, 2020
Through the investigation, it was determined that the suspect, Jason Wayne Brooks, 42, was not armed during this incident. Brooks had an active parole warrant for Parole Violation and was charged with Evading Arrest or Detention and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Brooks is currently in the Bell County Jail.
Probationary Police Officer, Jose Rosado, who was hired in 2018, will remain on administrative leave pending the results of the two investigations.
Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
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Killeen Police Investigate an Officer Involved Shooting.
On Sunday, January 12, 2020, at approximately 11:14 a.m., officers were dispatched to the Holiday Terrace Motor Hotel located at 1708 E. Veterans Memorial Blvd. in reference to a criminal trespass.
Upon the officers’ arrival, they were advised the male suspect fled on foot eastbound. During the course of the investigation, the suspect was located on Terrace Drive. During the confrontation, the officer gave several commands to the suspect, when the officer discharged his firearm. No injuries were reported and the suspect was detained and transported to the Killeen City Jail.
The department will conduct two separate investigations of this incident: one by the Criminal Investigation Division and another by the Internal Affairs Unit. According to standard procedures, the officer has been place on administrative leave pending the results of the investigations.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate an Officer Involved Shooting
On Sunday, January 12, 2020, at approximately 11:14 a.m., officers were dispatched to the Holiday Terrace Motor Hotel located at 1708 E. Veterans Memorial Blvd. in reference to a criminal trespass.
Upon the officers’ arrival, they were advised the male suspect fled on foot eastbound. During the course of the investigation, the suspect was located on Terrace Drive. During the confrontation, the officer gave several commands to the suspect, when the officer discharged his firearm. No injuries were reported and the suspect was detained and transported to the Killeen City Jail.
The department will conduct two separate investigations of this incident: one by the Criminal Investigation Division and another by the Internal Affairs Unit. According to standard procedures, the officer has been place on administrative leave pending the results of the investigations.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Suspect Driver in Pedestrian Fatality Arrested
UPDATE – January 11, 2020
Investigators with the Traffic Unit have identified the suspect driver in this fatality. On Friday, January 10, 2020, the Bell County District Attorney’s Office returned a complaint charging Michael David Olivas, 30, with Accident Causing Death. Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke issued a warrant and set his bond at $500,000. On Saturday, January 11, 2020, Olivas turned himself in. He is currently in the Bell County Jail.
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UPDATE – January 2, 2020
On January 1, 2020, Investigators with the Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit were able to follow leads provided by citizens and crime stopper tips. The suspect vehicle involved along with the operator of the vehicle was located at a residence in Killeen. The case is being forwarded to the Bell County District Attorney’s Office for review.
The investigators would like to thank the public for their assistance in providing information in this case.
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UPDATE – December 22, 2019
Through the investigation, Investigators with the Traffic Unit have determined that the suspect vehicle is a pewter or lighter color 2000-2006 Chevy Tahoe. There will be minimal damage to the front right headlight.
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Killeen Police Investigates a Pedestrian Fatality on Jasper.
Officers responded to the 1000 block of Jasper Road at approximately 7:19 p.m., on Saturday, December 21, 2019, after receiving a 911 call about a crash involving a pedestrian and a vehicle. Upon the officers’ arrival, they located a male lying in the roadway. He was immediately transported to the Carl R. Darnall Medical Center with life threatening injuries.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the pedestrian was crossing southbound on Jasper Road. An unknown SUV, traveling eastbound in the inside lane, struck the pedestrian. The suspect vehicle fled the scene.
The pedestrian, 53 year-old Michael Dean Cook, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 8:56 p.m. by Justice of the Peace Daryl Peters. He ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
KPD Investigates a Burglary of a Habitation
On Friday, January 10, 2020, at approximately 9:50 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 4200 block of Corinne Drive in reference to a 911 call about a burglary of a habitation. While officers’ were enroute, they were advised by the Bell County Communications Center that shots were fired.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a male suspect forced entry into a residence when he was confronted by the homeowner. The homeowner armed himself and fired gunshots towards the suspect; the suspect fled the area.
At approximately 9:59 a.m., officers located the suspect suffering from a gunshot wound on Woodlake Drive. He was immediately transported to the Carl R. Darnall Medical Center. The suspect, James Centron Taylor Mitchell Jr., 18, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke. He ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.
The Killeen Police Department and the Bell County District Attorney’s Office are working collaboratively on this investigation and information will be released as it becomes available.
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
UPDATE – January 3, 2020
On Wednesday, December 31, 2019, the victim, 19 years-old Lou Busby III, succumbed to his injuries at Baylor Scott & White Hospital. This case continues to be investigated and information will be released as it becomes available.
Detectives are asking anyone who may have information about this incident, to contact the Killeen Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477).
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Killeen Police Investigate a Late Night Shooting.
On Saturday, December 28, 2019, at approximately 1:03 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 4100 block of Stan Schlueter Loop in reference to a crash. Upon the officers’ arrival, they located a 19 year-old male occupant of the vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound. He was immediately transported to Baylor Scott and White in critical condition.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was attending a party at a newly constructed residence with several area high school students. The victim left the party in a vehicle towards Stan Schlueter when shots were fired. Witnesses told officers that an older white sedan was in the area where the crash was.
Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division, Violent Crimes Unit, are looking for an older white sedan, possibly a Honda.
We urge parents to contact the police department if you or your teenager has any information about this party that occurred on Colina Drive. Please call the police department with your information at 254-501-8800.
Detectives are asking anyone who may have seen anything or has information about this incident, 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
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