Killeen Police Conducting Death Investigation on Andover Drive
On Monday, February 10, 2020, at approximately 5:27 P.M., officers were advised by Ft. Hood personnel that a subject was at the East Gate claiming to have murdered his roommate. Officers met with the subject and ascertained an address in Killeen where this may have occurred. Officers then went to the 2300 block of Andover Dr. and located a deceased individual within an apartment at that location.
The victim was pronounced deceased at 6:14 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. The suspect was taken into custody and is in the Killeen City Jail.
Commander Ronnie Supak
Killeen Police Department
Officer on School Bus Detail
The Killeen Police Department has received several complaints regarding motorists failing to stop for school buses picking up and dropping off students along various bus routes. In addition to being a violation of state law (TRC 545.066), this represents a serious safety concern for the children in our community.
To address this concern the department has partnered with Killeen Independent School District and will conduct a traffic enforcement detail. In this detail, an officer will ride on a school bus and notify other officers in the area of violators. Those officers will strictly enforce laws related to the failure to stop for school buses. The first of these details will take place on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., along a school bus route in the northeast sector of Killeen.
Citizens are encouraged to comply with all laws, and asked to pay particular attention to their surroundings while operating a vehicle in proximity to a school bus.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
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
Killeen Police Arrest Suspect involved in Infant’s Death
Officers responded to the 3600 block of Littleleaf Drive at 11:58 a.m., on Tues, January 14, 2020, after receiving a 911 call in reference to an unresponsive and not breathing two month old male infant. Upon the officer’s arrival, they immediately began performing CPR until Killeen Fire Department Paramedics arrived and transported the infant to Advent Health. At approximately 1:00 p.m., Justice of the Peace Cliff Coleman pronounced the infant, Quan Kendrick Devin Scott, deceased and ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.
Through the investigation, detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division, Special Victims Unit, revealed that a caretaker had intentionally caused injuries to the infant. The Bell County District Attorney’s Office reviewed this case and returned a complaint charging Shaniquie Shaniel-Shavon Parker, 29, with Injury to a Child causing Serious Bodily Injury. Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke arraigned Parker and set her bond at $1,000,000. The suspect is currently awaiting transport to the Bell County Jail.
Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division Special Victims Unit continue to investigate this death and information will be released as it becomes available.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigates a Fatal Crash
On Wednesday, January 15, 2020, a Killeen Police Officer was patrolling in the 8200 block of E. Trimmier and drove up on a crash at approximately 10:29 p.m. The officer observed a female behind the steering wheel and was unconscious. Paramedics arrived on scene and did not find any life signs on the female. Justice of the Peace Cooke pronounced the driver, Christina Marie Nowacki, 32, deceased at 11:22 p.m. at the scene. He ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.
The preliminary investigation revealed that Nowacki was traveling in a 2019 Chevrolet Sonic, southbound on E. Trimmier when she left the roadway on the west side of Trimmier, causing the vehicle to strike into a tree.
The Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit continues to investigate this fatality and information will be released as it becomes available.
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
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