Killeen Police investigate a burglary at one of the City of Killeen buildings.

Officers responded to a call on Friday, September 16, 2016 at 6:21am, in reference to a burglary at the City of Killeen Parks and Recreation building, located at 810 Conder Street.  Upon the officers’ arrival, they were told that sometime between 4pm on Thursday, September 15, 2016 and 6am on Friday, September 16, 2016, the entrance to the building was forced opened and the padlocks to the gates were cut.  The suspect(s) entered the building, stole several items to include keys from a key box; two city trucks, two trailers and two riding mowers were stolen from the parking lot area.

Detectives are asking anyone who has information about this burglary to contact Crime Stoppers at 526-TIPS (8477) or go online anonymously at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com.  You can also download the app P3 tips on IOS and Android phones.  All information is anonymous and confidential and if your tip leads to the arrest of the person responsible for this crime you could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

The Bell County Sheriff’s Department received a call in reference to a man that was lying under a bridge off of Veteran’s Memorial Blvd just west of the Killeen City limits, on Monday, September 12, 2016, at approximately 7:30pm.  Upon the deputy’s and paramedic’s arrival, the male was recognized as 75 year old Herman Ray Parrish, who was missing from his residence in Killeen.   He was transported to Metroplex Hospital and admitted for observation; he is listed in stable condition.

The Killeen Police Department would like to thank everyone who assisted in locating Mr. Parrish.

 Killeen Police are searching for an elderly man who is missing from his residence.

Officers received a call just after 2:00am, from a woman who said her 75 year old husband has been missing from the 200 block of Cloud Street, since 1:00am today.  Upon the officers arrival they learned that the woman spoke to her husband at 1:00am when he told her he was getting ready to go to bed.  When the woman woke up around 2:00am, her husband, Herman Ray Parrish, was nowhere to be found.  She told officers she believed he has been showing signs of Alzheimer’s but has not been diagnosed.  His wife said she believes he walked away from the residence and may not remember how to get back.

Herman Ray Parrish is a 75 year old bald white male; he was last seen wearing a maroon polo shirt and black dress pants.  He has not taken his prescribed medications and he walks without assistance of any device.

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

Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen Police investigate motorcycle crash on Fort Hood Street.

Officers attempted to stop a male riding a 2015 Suzuki motorcycle in the area of Elms Road and Fort Hood Street on Friday, September 9, 2016 at 10:00pm, after the vehicle was speeding through the area.  When the officers attempted to stop the motorcycle, the driver sped away at a high rate of speed north on W.S. Young Dr.  A pursuit ensued and the motorcycle continued to flee; officers advised the motorcycle’s speed was in excess of 100mph at times.  Officers pursued the motorcycle for approximately 10 minutes and were now traveling east on Elms Road west of Fort Hood Street as the motorcycle continued traveling at a high rate of speed.    The officers had slowed down due to heavy traffic and saw the motorcycle driving recklessly between vehicles that were stopped and occupying both eastbound lanes of traffic.  As the motorcycle entered Fort Hood Street, it collided with a white Dodge Caravan that was turning south onto Fort Hood St.  The driver of the motorcycle was thrown off and came to rest over 100 feet east of the intersection.

The driver of the motorcycle was immediately attended to by Killeen Fire Department paramedics and transported to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center with life threatening injuries; he was subsequently airlifted to the Baylor Scott & White Hospital.   The Dodge Caravan was occupied by three males; the front passenger and the driver were also transported to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center with non life threatening injuries, the third passenger was uninjured.

The Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit continues to investigate this crash and the circumstances surrounding it.  Information will be released as it become available.

Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

 Killeen Police are searching for an elderly man who is missing from his residence.

Officers received a call just after 2:00am, from a woman who said her 75 year old husband has been missing from the 200 block of Cloud Street, since 1:00am today.  Upon the officers arrival they learned that the woman spoke to her husband at 1:00am when he told her he was getting ready to go to bed.  When the woman woke up around 2:00am, her husband, Herman Ray Parrish, was nowhere to be found.  She told officers she believed he has been showing signs of Alzheimer’s but has not been diagnosed.  His wife said she believes he walked away from the residence and may not remember how to get back.

Herman Ray Parrish is a 75 year old bald white male; he was last seen wearing a maroon polo shirt and black dress pants.  He has not taken his prescribed medications and he walks without assistance of any device.

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

Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen Police are searching for a man who is wanted for Aggravated Robbery.

Officers responded to the Amco Hotel, located at 404 S. Fort Hood St. on Sunday, August 14, 2016, at 12:46am, in reference to a shooting that had just occurred.   While officers were responding to the scene they were told the suspect goes by the name “No Good” and he was driving a black SUV north from the hotel.  The suspect was described as a black male with dreadlocks, wearing a red and black striped shirt and black pants.  Officers searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect.  The female victim was transported by the Killeen Fire Department paramedics to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center in serious condition.  The officers learned that the male was attempting to rob the female and shot her in the stomach; he then fled the area in a black SUV.

This case was reviewed by the Bell County District Attorney’s Office and a complaint was returned charging Nicholas Dewayne Boyd, also known as “No Good”, with Aggravated Robbery and Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke issued a warrant for his arrest.  Boyd is a 31 year old black male who is 6’0” tall and weighs approximately 185 pounds.  He has brown hair and brown eyes and multiple tattoos.

Detectives are asking anyone who know the whereabouts Nicholas Dewayne Boyd or “No Good”, 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 to give a tip.  All information is anonymous and confidential and if your tip leads to the arrest of the suspect then you could be eligible to receive a reward up to $1,000 in cash.  DO NOT ATTEMPT TO APPREHEND BOYD AS HE IS CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen Police investigating several incidents of tire and rim thefts.

The Killeen Police Department is investigating several incidents of tire and rim thefts that have occurred at various car dealerships in Killeen.  During these incidents a tan or silver Chevy Cavalier 4 door with black rims, (see photo), has been seen entering the car lots.  The suspect, a white male with facial hair and a medium build, is removing high end tires and rims from trucks.  There is also a possibility that another male is involved with these offenses.

Detectives are asking anyone who may have information about these tire and rim thefts or know the suspects involved, to contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online anonymously at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com.  You can also download the P3tips app for IOS and Android.  All information is confidential and if your tip leads to the arrest of the suspect(s) involved in this offense, you could be eligible to receive a reward up o $1,000 in cash.

Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen Police investigate vehicle / pedestrian crash on Hwy 190.

Officers responded to the 2300 block of E. Hwy 190 at 9:10pm, on Tuesday, August 30, 2016, after receiving calls that a pedestrian had been hit in the area of the Chuck E. Cheese.  Officers arrived to find an injured female and a gold Buick Lacrosse.  The preliminary investigation revealed that the female was walking northbound across Hwy 190 when she was struck by a gold 2009 Buick Lacrosse that was traveling westbound in the entrance ramp to Hwy 190. The 18 year old female was transported by ambulance to Baylor Scott & White Hospital in critical.

The victim is currently in Baylor Scott & White Hospital in serious condition.  The driver of the Buick was not injured in this crash.

The Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit continues to investigate this crash and the circumstances surrounding it.  Information will be released as it becomes available.

Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen Police are asking for the community’s help identifying a suspect in a Burglary of a Vehicle and Debit Card Abuse case.

Officers filed a report, on Wednesday, May 18, 2016, for a burglary of a vehicle that occurred on Sunday, May 14, 2016 in the 200 block of Carter Street. The victim told the officer they noticed several personal items missing from inside their vehicle, including their debit card which was used to make several unauthorized transactions at different stores and restaurants in Killeen.

During the course of the investigation, detectives were able to obtain photograph of the suspect.

Detectives are asking anyone who may have information on this suspect to contact Crime Stoppers at 526-TIPS (8477) or go online anonymously at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com.  You can also download the app P3tips on IOS and Android phones.  All information is anonymous and confidential and if your tip leads to the arrest of the person responsible for 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 pedestrian/vehicle Hit and Run crash on S. Fort Hood St.

Officers responded to the 3300 block of S. Fort Hood St. on Sunday, August 28, 2016, at 2:26am, after receiving a 911 call telling them a person had been hit by a vehicle.  Upon the officers arrival they located a male lying in the roadway in front of blue Ford Fusion. The 30 year old male was immediately airlifted to Baylor Scott & White Hospital with life threatening injuries; he is in critical condition.

The preliminary investigation revealed the male was crossing the roadway, from east to west, in the 3300 block of S. Fort Hood Street.  An unknown vehicle traveling northbound in the left turn lane struck the male, throwing him into the oncoming inside lane of traffic where he was struck again by a Blue Ford Fusion.   The suspect vehicle, which should have front left damage, fled the scene.

The Killeen Police Department is asking anyone who has information about the suspect vehicle involved in this Hit and Run crash to contact Crime Stoppers at 254- 526- TIPS (8477) or go online at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com.  You can also give an anonymous tip by downloading the P3tips app for IOS and Android.  All information is confidential and if your tip leads to the arrest of the person(s) responsible for this Hit and Run, you could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash.

The Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit continues to investigate this Hit and Run and the circumstances surrounding it.  Information will be released as it becomes available.

Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department