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
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
Killeen Police Investigate a Single Vehicle Crash on Trimmier Road
Killeen, TX (December 1, 2023): 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
Killeen Police Investigates a Fatality on Watercrest
Killeen, TX (November 25, 2023): Investigators with the Killeen Police Traffic Unit are investigating a motorcycle fatality.
On Friday, November 24, 2023, at approximately 4:15 p.m., Killeen Police responded to the intersection of Watercrest Drive and Bachelor Button Blvd. in reference to a crash involving three vehicles.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a silver 2022 Chevrolet pickup truck was stopped in the inside westbound lane on Watercrest Drive preparing to turn southbound onto Bachelor Button Blvd. waiting for eastbound traffic to clear. When a white 2018 Chevrolet SUV also traveling westbound in the inside lane, struck the rear of the pickup truck, forcing it into the eastbound lane.
A red and black 2008 Kawasaki motorcycle, occupied by two, was traveling in the eastbound lane on Watercrest Drive entering the intersection struck the pickup truck as it was pushed into the eastbound lane. The impact caused the passenger to be thrown over the pickup truck onto the roadway.
The drivers of the pickup truck and SUV reported injuries and were transported to Advent Hospital by Killeen Fire Department EMS. Both were treated and released. The driver of the motorcycle was airlifted to Baylor Scott and White Hospital in critical condition. His condition remains the same at this time.
The 34- year-old female passenger of the motorcycle, Jessikah Richardson, was pronounced deceased at the scene by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson at 6:20 p.m.
This fatality crash continues to be investigated and no other information will be released at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Identifies Deceased Male
Killeen, TX (November 22, 2023): Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division Robbery-Homicide Unit have identified the male as Jamal Rasheed Williams.
Detectives continue to investigate this incident 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 (November 18, 2023): On Friday, November 17, 2023, at approximately 11:31 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 5000 block of Watercrest Rd in reference to a gunshot victim. Upon the officers’ arrival, they located a 43-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers immediately started to perform life saving measures until paramedics arrived. The victim was transported by ambulance to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center in critical condition. A second person, a 38-year-old female, was transported to Seton by personal vehicle, where she is in stable condition.
The male subject succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 12:08 a.m. by Justice of the Peace Nicola James. An Autopsy has been ordered.
The identity of the deceased has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The department is asking anyone who may have seen anything or has information about this Shooting, to contact the Bell County 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.
The investigation is ongoing and at this time no other information will be released. There is no immediate threat to the public.
Alex Gearhart
Assistant Chief of Police
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Organized Crime Unit Arrest Three and Seize Narcotics
Killeen, TX (November 21, 2023): On Thursday, November 16, 2023, officers conducted a traffic stop on a Dodge Dart for a traffic violation. Through the investigation, the driver gave officers consent to search the vehicle and illegal narcotics were located.
Detectives with the Organized Crime Unit arrived to assist in the investigation. Two (2) handguns were located (one stolen out of McClennan County), 187.5 grams of Methamphetamine, 3 grams of powder cocaine, 2 grams of marijuana, 7.3 grams of crack cocaine, and $2,486.00 cash.
The driver and two occupants were arrested and transported to the Killeen City. Two were charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance and the third male had active warrants out of Travis County Sheriff’s Office.
The investigation is ongoing and at this time no other information will be released.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Conduct a Death Investigation
Killeen, TX (November 14, 2023): Killeen police are investigating after human remains were found Tuesday afternoon.
Officers were dispatched at approximately 2:56 p.m. to the 1700 block of Copperfield Circle after witnesses told them remains were found in a wooded area.
The remains will be sent for an autopsy to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas to determine the cause of death and identity.
The investigation is ongoing and there is no further information.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
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