On Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at 5:12 a.m., the Killeen Police Department Organized Crime Unit, Criminal Investigation Division and SWAT (Specialized Weapons And Tactics), executed a narcotics search warrant in the 3900 block of Bur Oak Drive.  During the execution of the search warrant, a man with an outstanding arrest warrant for Theft of a Firearm, 19 year-old Ryan Anthony ONeal, was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Killeen City Jail.

During the search of the residence detectives recovered an unspecified amount of narcotics, and property stolen in a previous residential burglary.

One other person was in the residence and was released at the scene.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Officers were dispatched at 5:12 p.m. to the Boost Mobile Store located at 316 East Rancier Avenue on Friday, September 22, 2017, in reference to a Theft that had just occurred.  Upon the officers’ arrival, the store employees reported that a black male entered the store and asked to look at a phone.  When the employee retrieved the phone for the male to look at, the male ran out of the store with the phone.

The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 5’10” tall and was last seen wearing a black shirt and gray shorts.

Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division, General Crimes Unit, obtained a photograph of the suspect and is asking anyone who can identify this male, or may have information about this suspect to contact Crime Stoppers at 526-TIPS (8477), go online anonymously at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com or text BELLCO along with the tip to 274637.  Text HELP to 274637 for help with the tip or text STOP to 274637 to stop the tip.  All information is confidential and anonymous and if your tip leads to the arrest of the suspect in this case you could be eligible to receive a reward up to $1,000 in cash.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen Police Department is asking for assistance in identifying two people of interest.

On Sunday, August 6, 2017, Officers received information about a theft that occurred in the 1400 block of Lowes Blvd.  The victim reported that an unknown person stole her wallet from her purse and made an unauthorized transaction at a Killeen Wal-Mart using her debit card.

During the course of the investigation, detectives were able to obtain photographs of two females.

Detectives are asking anyone who may information about this Theft or if you can identify the females in these photos, 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 and Android and give an anonymous tip.  All information given is anonymous and confidential, and if your tip leads to the arrest of the person(s) responsible for this Theft, you could be eligible for reward up to $1,000 in cash.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Officers were dispatched to Northeast Killeen at approximately 8:58 p.m. on Friday, October 20, 2017, after receiving a 911 call in reference to two shooting victims. Upon the officers’ arrival, they located two male victims, a 14 year-old and a 15 year-old, suffering from gunshot wounds. The 15 year-old was transported to the Baylor Scott and White Hospital in critical condition and the 14 year-old was transported to a local hospital in stable condition.

Through the investigation it was revealed that this incident was motivated by a Robbery which led detectives to the suspect. A 16 year-old male suspect was identified and arrested. He was taken into custody and is currently in the Bell County Juvenile Detention Center.

Ofelia Miramontez

Public Affairs

Killeen Police Department

Officers were dispatched at approximately 5:52 p.m. to the 1600 block of 4th Street on Friday, October 20, 2017, after receiving a 911 call in reference to shots fired. While officers were in route they were notified about a shooting victim. Upon the officers’ arrival, they located a 29 year-old male victim laying in the roadway. He was immediately transported to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center in stable condition.

No one is in custody at this time.

The investigation is on going and information will be released as it becomes available.

Ofelia Miramontez

Public Affairs

Killeen Police Department

October 17, 2017 – UPDATE

The missing man, Robert David Keller, has been located and returned home safely.  We would like to thank everyone for their assistance in locating Mr. Keller.

 Killeen Police are asking for the community’s help locating a missing man.

On Monday, October 16, 2017, at approximately 7:23 p.m., Officers responded to a residence in the 700 block of Spring Branch Drive, after receiving a call from a woman who said her 66 year-old husband was last seen around 5:00 p.m.  Upon the officers arrival they learned that the woman and her husband were in a verbal argument and he left the residence on foot.  She told officers she believed he is in the beginning stages Dementia but has not been diagnosed.

Robert David Keller is a 66 year-old white male with salt and pepper mid length hair and gray blue eyes. He is approximately 6’3 and weighs approximately 240 pounds and was last seen wearing a light blue t-shirt, a brown jacket, dark blue jeans and white sneakers.  He is on several medications and missed his doses.

The Killeen Police Department is asking anyone if they have seen Mr. Keller or know of his whereabouts to contact them at 254-501-8800.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

On Monday, October 16, 2017, at approximately 7:23 p.m., Officers responded to a residence in the 700 block of Spring Branch Drive, after receiving a call from a woman who said her 66 year-old husband was last seen around 5:00 p.m.  Upon the officers arrival they learned that the woman and her husband were in a verbal argument and he left the residence on foot.  She told officers she believed he is in the beginning stages Dementia but has not been diagnosed.

Robert David Keller is a 66 year-old white male with salt and pepper mid length hair and gray blue eyes. He is approximately 6’3 and weighs approximately 240 pounds and was last seen wearing a light blue t-shirt, a brown jacket, dark blue jeans and white sneakers.  He is on several medications and has missed his doses.

The Killeen Police Department is asking anyone if they have seen Mr. Keller or know of his whereabouts to contact them at 254-501-8800.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

The Killeen Police Department is asking for assistance identifying a Robbery suspect.

On Sunday, October 15, 2017, at 9:00 p.m., Killeen Police responded to the Family Dollar Store, located at 4802 Bridgewood Drive, after receiving a 911 call telling them the store had just been robbed.

As the officers were responding they learned that an armed male entered the store and demanded money from the clerk; he then fled the store on foot.  The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 6’ to 6’5” tall, weighing approximately 225 pounds and was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black jeans and a blue bandana covering his face.

Detectives are asking that anyone who can help identify the suspect in this photo to please contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com.  You can also download the P3tips App for IOS and Android and give an anonymous tip.  All information is anonymous and confidential and if your tip leads to the arrest of the suspect, you could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Detectives with the Killeen Police Department are investigating multiple Aggravated Robbery reports filed between October 8^th and 11^th, 2017.  The victims advised that they met the suspect through on online website and agreed to meet to purchase items.

Through subsequent investigation, detectives were led to a 16 year-old male juvenile suspect who was arrested on Thursday, October 12, 2017.  The juvenile was transported to the Bell County Juvenile Detention Center. A search warrant was conducted at the residence of the juvenile, where property belonging to the victims was recovered.

This suspect is believed to be involved in additional Aggravated Robberies and the investigation will continue.

The Killeen Police Department encourages the public to utilize our Safe Exchange Zone located in the lobby of the Police Headquarters at 3304 Community Blvd. when meeting for online sales.

A few tips regarding meeting strangers for sales and dating include:

1. Trust your instincts. If it sounds too good to be true, it normally is.
2. In the case of sales, don’t go alone.
3. Insist on meeting at a public place such as the KPD Safe Exchange Zone.
4. Do not meet in a secluded area.
5. Do not invite strangers into your home, and do not go to theirs.
6. Be cautious when buying/selling high value items.
7. Perform the transaction during daylight hours.
8. Tell a friend or family member about your intentions and where you will be.
9. Take your mobile phone with you.

This warning is not necessarily directed at legitimate sales and dating websites, although common sense and caution should always be exercised when meeting a stranger for the first time.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department