Another Rabid Skunk Located in Killeen
Killeen Animal Services Officers responded to the 4200 block of E. Stagecoach Road on Wednesday, March 18, 2015, in reference to a dog killing a skunk in the backyard of a residence. The skunk was picked up and per protocol it was processed for testing at the Texas Department of State Health Services, Austin Laboratory.
The Texas Department of State Health Services notified the Killeen Animal Services Unit on Friday, March 20, 2015, that the skunk tested POSITIVE for the rabies virus.
It is unknown if the skunk bit the dog therefore as a precautionary measure, the dog will be isolated for 45 days.
The Killeen Animal Services Unit will be distributing handouts in the area of the Yowell Ranch Subdivision to ensure the residents are aware of this incident, the potential danger that has been identified and have a chance to prepare.
In the event that you see an animal that appears to be sick or acting peculiar, please contact the Killeen Police Department at (254) 501-8830 to have an Animal Services Officer respond. Please do not attempt to handle the animal as it could be infectious.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Update on KPD Investigation of Suspicious Package
UPDATE: 27 year old Daniel Eugene Sands was arrested on March 18, 2015 and charged with False Report to a Peace Officer; he was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Garland Potvin on March 19, 2015 and his bond was set at $3000. Daniel Eugene Sands was transferred to the Bell County Jail
Killeen Police Department investigates a suspicious package.
Officers responded to a 911 call, at 5:44 am, in the 900 block of W CTE, on Wednesday March 18, 2015, in reference to a suspicious vehicle. Upon their arrival they made contact with a, 26 year old, black male sitting inside a 2004 gold Saturn. The male gave officers consent to search the car and that is when officers found a package they believed to be suspicious. Following protocol, the Killeen Fire and Hazmat Unit were deployed along with the Fort Hood EOD Unit.
Fort Hood EOD was able to confirm that there were no mechanical components inside the package and it was turned over to the Killeen Police Department.
This case continues to be investigated and information will be released as it becomes available.
Tina Amerson
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
KPD Investigates Suspicious Package
Killeen Police Department investigates a suspicious package.
Officers responded to a 911 call, at 5:44 am, in the 900 block of W CTE, on Wednesday March 18, 2015, in reference to a suspicious vehicle. Upon their arrival they made contact with a, 26 year old, black male sitting inside a 2004 gold Saturn. The male gave officers consent to search the car and that is when officers found a package they believed to be suspicious. Following protocol, the Killeen Fire and Hazmat Unit were deployed along with the Fort Hood EOD Unit.
Fort Hood EOD was able to confirm that there were no mechanical components inside the package and it was turned over to the Killeen Police Department.
This case continues to be investigated and information will be released as it becomes available.
Tina Amerson
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
UPDATE: KPD Investigates Shooting on Jennifer Drive
Press Release
For Immediate Release
March 12, 2015
UPDATE: The victim has been identified as 22 year old Jonathon Tyrone Bridges.
Killeen Police responded to a shooting, at the 2300 block of Jennifer Drive, on Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at 11:08am. Upon the officer’s arrival, they found a 22 year old black male, in the parking lot, suffering from a gunshot wound. He was immediately transported to the Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital in critical condition.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a black female and a light-skin black male drove up to the apartment complex. The male suspect approached the victim, demanded money and shot the victim; the male and female then fled the area in a blue car.
The Criminal Investigations Division continues to investigate this incident and information will be released as it becomes available.
Detectives are asking anyone who can has information about this incident to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477), go online at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com or text BELLCO along with their tip to 274637. Text HELP for help with the tip or text STOP to stop the tip, message and data rates may apply. All information is anonymous and confidential and if your tip results in the arrest of the suspect involved in this crime you could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
KPD Investigates Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Stan Schlueter Correction
Correction: The operator of the motorcycle, 25 year old Dominic Marcus Poydras, was transported to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by medical authorities at 1:52pm.
Killeen Police Department investigates a fatal motorcycle crash on Stan Schlueter Loop.
Officers responded to a 911 call telling them a crash involving a van and a motorcycle at the intersection of Stan Schlueter Loop and Bunny Trail at 12:52pm on Saturday, March 14, 2015.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2010 Yamaha Motorcycle was traveling eastbound on Stan Schlueter Loop, when a 1998 Dodge Wagon Van turned south onto Bunny Trail in front of the motorcycle. The operator of the motorcycle was unable to avoid the vehicle, causing the motorcycle to collide with the right side of the van. There were two occupants inside the van; the right seat passenger was transported to Metroplex Hospital with minor injuries. The operator of the motorcycle, 25 year old Dominic Marcus Toydras, was transported to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by medical authorities at 1:52pm.
This crash continues to be investigated by the Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit and information will be released as it becomes available.
Tina Amerson
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
KPD Investigates Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Stan Schlueter Loop
Killeen Police Department investigates a fatal motorcycle crash on Stan Schlueter Loop.
Officers responded to a 911 call telling them a crash involving a van and a motorcycle at the intersection of Stan Schlueter Loop and Bunny Trail at 12:52pm on Saturday, March 14, 2015.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2010 Yamaha Motorcycle was traveling eastbound on Stan Schlueter Loop, when a 1998 Dodge Wagon Van turned south onto Bunny Trail in front of the motorcycle. The operator of the motorcycle was unable to avoid the vehicle, causing the motorcycle to collide with the right side of the van. There were two occupants inside the van; the right seat passenger was transported to Metroplex Hospital with minor injuries. The operator of the motorcycle, 25 year old Dominic Marcus Toydras, was transported to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by medical authorities at 1:52pm.
This crash continues to be investigated by the Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit and information will be released as it becomes available.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
KPD Needs Assistance Locating Witness
Killeen Police are asking for the community’s assistance locating a witness.
Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division are looking for a possible witness, Shaian Marie Westbrook, of a criminal offense. Shaian Marie Westbrook is a 20 year old, black female with black hair and brown eyes, approximately 5’6” tall, with a tattoo on her lower left arm of “Jaycion”.
Detectives are asking anyone who has information on the whereabouts this witness to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477), go online at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com or text BELLCO along with their tip to 274637. Text HELP for help with the tip or text STOP to stop the tip, message and data rates may apply. All information is anonymous and confidential and if your tip results in the arrest of the suspect involved in this crime you could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash.
Tina Amerson
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
KPD Investigates Shooting on Jennifer Drive – Update
UPDATE: The victim in from the shooting succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace David Barfield at 8:19pm on March 11, 2015, at Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital. The victim’s name has been withheld pending next of kin notification.
Killeen Police Department is investigating a shooting in the 2300 block of Jennifer Drive.
Killeen Police responded to a shooting, at the 2300 block of Jennifer Drive, on Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at 11:08am. Upon the officer’s arrival, they found a 22 year old black male, in the parking lot, suffering from a gunshot wound. He was immediately transported to the Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital in critical condition.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a black female and a light-skin black male drove up to the apartment complex. The male suspect approached the victim, demanded money and shot the victim; the male and female then fled the area in a blue car.
The name of the victim has been withheld due to the seriousness of injury.
The Criminal Investigations Division continues to investigate this incident and information will be released as it becomes available.
Detectives are asking anyone who can has information about this incident to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477), go online at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com or text BELLCO along with their tip to 274637. Text HELP for help with the tip or text STOP to stop the tip, message and data rates may apply. All information is anonymous and confidential and if your tip results in the arrest of the suspect involved in this crime you could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
KPD Investigates Shooting on Jennifer Dr
Killeen Police Department is investigating a shooting in the 2300 block of Jennifer Drive.
Killeen Police responded to a shooting, at the 2300 block of Jennifer Drive, on Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at 11:08am. Upon the officer’s arrival, they found a 22 year old black male, in the parking lot, suffering from a gunshot wound. He was immediately transported to the Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital in critical condition.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a black female and a light-skin black male drove up to the apartment complex. The male suspect approached the victim, demanded money and shot the victim; the male and female then fled the area in a blue car.
The name of the victim has been withheld due to the seriousness of injury.
The Criminal Investigations Division continues to investigate this incident and information will be released as it becomes available.
Detectives are asking anyone who can has information about this incident to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477), go online at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com or text BELLCO along with their tip to 274637. Text HELP for help with the tip or text STOP to stop the tip, message and data rates may apply. All information is anonymous and confidential and if your tip results in the arrest of the suspect involved in 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 an early morning fatal crash on South Fort Hood Street
Officers responded to the 8400 block of South Fort Hood St. today at 4:18am, after receiving numerous 911 calls in reference to a crash. As the officers were responding, they were told one of the vehicles had caught fire and was fully engulfed with the driver still inside. Officers arrived and found a 2008 white Chevy Malibu that was in the ditch and occupied by a female driver and a teal colored 1998 Chevy Lumina on fire in the median; because the Lumina was fully engulfed in flames, officers were unable to get to the driver. Once the fire was distinguished, it was learned that the occupant was unable to get out of the vehicle. The driver was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Garland Potvin at 5:27am and ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the Chevy Lumina was traveling northbound on South Fort Hood St. in the southbound inside lane and the Chevy Malibu was traveling southbound also in the inside lane when the two vehicles collided head on in the 8400 block. The Lumina came to rest in the median east of the roadway and caught fire, the Malibu came to rest in the ditch area west of the roadway. The female driver of the Malibu was airlifted to Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital in critical condition.
The driver of the Lumina has not been identified at this time and the name of the victim at Baylor Scott & White has been withheld due to her condition.
The Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit continues to investigate this crash and information will be released as it becomes available.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
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