KPD Investigates Robbery at Jack in the Box
Killeen Police are asking for help identifying an Aggravated Robbery suspect.
Killeen Police responded to a 911 call of an Aggravated Robbery at the Jack in the Box, located in the 200 block of W. Rancier Ave., on Wednesday, July 26th, 2017, at approximately 8:58 p.m. Upon the officers’ arrival, they were told a suspect pointed a handgun at an employee and demanded money. The suspect was described as a black male in his mid 20s, approximately 6 feet 2 inches tall, medium build, with facial hair, wearing a hooded sweat shirt and a black wave cap; he was accompanied by a black female with dreadlocks, wearing all black clothes. The two then fled the scene in a gold colored mid-size sedan. No one was injured during this incident.
Detectives were able to obtain a photograph of the male suspect.
Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division, Violent Crimes Unit, are asking anyone who has information about this Aggravated 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 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 responsible for this Aggravated Robbery, you could be eligible for reward up to $1,000 in cash.
Tina Amerson
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Additional Charges Filed Against KISD Teacher
Press Release
For Immediate Release – UPDATE
August 3, 2017
Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division, Special Victims Unit, have continued to investigate the allegations related to Thomas Cannon with the ongoing cooperation and assistance of the Bell County District Attorney’s Office, Killeen Independent School District and the Children’s Advocacy Center of Central Texas. On Wednesday, August 2, 2017, the case was presented to the Grand Jury and multiple indictments were issued charging 42 year-old Thomas Cannon, of Salado, with a total of four counts of Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child and three counts of Indecency of a Child by Contact. Cannon remains in the Bell County Jail with a current bond of $800,000.
May 12, 2017
Killeen Police received information on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, that a teacher at the Iduma Elementary School allegedly engaged in inappropriate conduct with a student.
Through the investigation, detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division, Special Victims Unit, discovered that a juvenile victim disclosed that their teacher, Mr. Thomas Cannon, had inappropriate physical contact with the student.
On Friday, May 12, 2017, this case was reviewed by the Bell County District Attorney’s Office and a complaint was returned charging Thomas Lloyd Cannon with Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child and Justice of the Peace Claudia Brown issued a warrant for his arrest. Detectives served the warrant and arrested Cannon at 6:49 p.m. He was transported to the Killeen City Jail where he is awaiting arraignment.
We would like to thank the Bell County District Attorney’s Office, the Bell County Sheriff’s Office, the Children’s Advocacy Center of Central Texas, Killeen Independent School District, KISD Police Department and the families involved for assisting with this investigation.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
KPD Charges a Second Person for Pine Drive Murder
Killeen Police Charge Second Person in Bus Driver’s Murder.
Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division and the Bell County District’s Attorney’s Office have been working together on this case and additional charges have been filed. On Wednesday, July 26, 2017, an indictment was obtained on 64 year-old Jo Ann Wilbert, charging her with Capital Murder for Remuneration and Solicitation for Capital Murder for her involvement in the Murder of Christine Dailey Watkins. Detectives had been working with Brevard County Sheriff’s Detectives, and traveled to Merritt Island, Florida. Both agencies took Wilbert into custody without incident and she is currently in the Brevard County Jail awaiting extradition.
On October 1, 2015, the Bell County District Attorney’s Office issued a complaint charging 32 year- old Andrew Lenard Hardesty with Murder. Hardesty is currently in the Bell County Jail awaiting trial.
On Monday, October 20, 2014, at approximately 5:30 a.m., Officers responded to the 1400 block of Pine Drive after receiving numerous calls about shots being fired in the area. Upon their arrival, they found a 64 year-old female in her driveway with a gunshot wound. Justice of the Peace Garland Potvin pronounced the victim, Christine Watkins, deceased at 6:05am.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
KPD Investigates an Aggravated Assault on Willow Springs Road
Killeen Police received a 911 call in reference to a shots fired call on Thursday, July 20, 2017, at approximately 2:49 a.m. Upon the officers’ arrival, they found a female lying on the ground at the apartments located at 1100 Willow Springs Road with a gunshot wound. Officers immediately started to perform life saving measures until paramedics arrived.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the female suspect had confronted the male victim about a parking complaint while she was armed with a handgun. The male victim, who is licensed to carry a handgun, attempted to diffuse the confrontation with the suspect unsuccessfully. The male victim then defended himself with his handgun from the ongoing assault.
The suspect, 23 year-old female Raven Seymone Fisher, succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene by Justice of the Peace Claudia Brown at 3:44 a.m. An autopsy has been ordered at the Southwest Institute of Forensic Science in Dallas, TX.
The victim was initially detained by police and later released with no charges at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
KPD Investigates Shooting on Dan Drive
Killeen Police investigate shooting on Dan Drive.
Officers responded to the 5700 block of Dan Drive, Tuesday, July 18, 2017, after receiving a 911 call at 11:41 a.m., about a shooting victim. Upon the officers’ arrival, they met with a 43 year-old male victim suffering from a gunshot wound and a 30 year-old female who was assaulted. The male victim was immediately transported to Baylor Scott & White Hospital in stable condition.
The officers were told that a female resident and the male suspect made an arrangement to meet through an online dating site. During the encounter, there was an altercation between the female and male suspect, when a second male that was inside the residence intervened and was shot by the male suspect. The suspect, a black male, fled in an unknown direction in an older model white sedan. The female victim was treated and released on scene.
The Criminal Investigation Division would like to remind the public about the dangers of meeting strangers for internet sales and online dating. Detectives have taken notice of recent incidents that have taken place after a victim has made arrangements to sell an item through various online marketplaces and agreed to meet the suspect in person. In addition to the online marketplaces, the danger extends to online dating and social sites that cater to prostitution and casual encounters.
The 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:
- Trust your instincts. If it sounds too good to be true, it normally is.
- In the case of sales, don’t go alone.
- Insist on meeting at a public place such as the KPD Safe Exchange Zone.
- Do not meet in a secluded area.
- Do not invite strangers into your home, and do not go to theirs.
- Be cautious when buying/selling high value items.
- Perform the transaction during daylight hours.
- Tell a friend or family member about your intentions and where you will be.
- Take your mobile phone with you.
This warning is not necessarily directed at legitimate 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
KPD Identifies Homicide Victim on Wales Circle
For Immediate Release
UPDATE
July 17, 2017
The victim has been identified as 29 year-old Daniel LeBlance Magee of Killeen.
Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division Homicide Unit continue to investigate this case and information will be provided as it becomes available.
Killeen Police Investigate Homicide on Wales Circle
On July 16, 2017, at approximately 3:09 a.m., Killeen Police Officers responded to the 2300 block of Wales Circle regarding a shots fired call. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 29 year-old male in the street with a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to Darnall Army Medical Center by Killeen Fire Department ambulance. The victim succumbed to his wound and was pronounced dead by Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke at 5:35 a.m. Judge Cooke ordered an autopsy.
Detectives with the Killeen Police Department Criminal Investigation Division are on scene and investigating. More information will be released as it becomes available.
Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this incident to please call Killeen Police at 254-501-8830, Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or online at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com. You can also download the P3tips app for IOS and Android to give an anonymous tip. All information is confidential and anonymous and if your tip leads to the arrest of the suspect(s), you could be eligible to receive a reward up to $1,000 in cash.
Cdr. Alex Gearhart
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate Homicide on Wales Circle
For Immediate Release
July 16th, 2017
On July 16, 2017, at approximately 3:09 a.m., Killeen Police Officers responded to the 2300 block of Wales Circle regarding a shots fired call. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 29 year-old male in the street with a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to Darnall Army Medical Center by Killeen Fire Department ambulance. The victim succumbed to his wound and was pronounced dead by Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke at 5:35 a.m. Judge Cooke ordered an autopsy.
Detectives with the Killeen Police Department Criminal Investigation Division are on scene and investigating. More information will be released as it becomes available.
Detectives are asking asking anyone with information regarding this incident to please call Killeen Police at 254-501-8830, Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or online at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com. You can also download the P3tips app for IOS and Android to give an anonymous tip. All information is confidential and anonymous and if your tip leads to the arrest of the suspect(s), you could be eligible to receive a reward up to $1,000 in cash.
Cdr. Alex Gearhart
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Respond to Large Fight and Make Multiple Arrests
For Immediate Release
July 15th, 2017
On July 15, 2017, at approximately 6:19 p.m., off-duty Killeen Police Officers working a security detail inside the Killeen Mall located 2100 S. WS Young Dr. called out a large fight involving over 30 juveniles and young adults. Multiple on-duty units responded to the scene to assist and restore order. As officers began arriving, the crowd dispersed, but multiple smaller groups continued fighting inside and outside of the mall building.
Initial reports of the incident indicated shots were fired inside the mall, but officers were unable to verify the report. Because of the report of shots fired, several of the first responding officers formed a quick react team and swept through the entire mall searching for armed suspects or possible victims. Neither were located.
The initial officers on scene were able to identify some of the instigators. Responding units were subsequently able to locate and stop some of those individuals as they attempted to depart the scene. Inside one vehicle that was stopped, officers located two handguns, one of which was reported stolen out of Austin.
There were a total eight arrests – four juveniles and four adults. All were male except for one female. All eight individuals were charged with Riot. The female was also charged with Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon.
There were no significant injuries or property damage reported.
Cdr. Alex Gearhart
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Warn the Public about Meeting Strangers for Online Sales and Dating
For Immediate Release
July 14th, 2017
The Killeen Police Department wants the public to be aware of the dangers of meeting strangers for internet sales and online dating. The Criminal Investigation Division has taken notice of recent incidents that have taken place after a victim has made arrangements to sell an item through various online marketplaces and agreed to meet the suspect in person. In addition to the online marketplaces, the danger extends to online dating and social sites that cater to prostitution and casual encounters.
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:
- Trust your instincts. If it sounds too good to be true, it normally is.
- In the case of sales, don’t go alone.
- Insist on meeting at a public place such as the KPD Safe Exchange Zone.
- Do not meet in a secluded area.
- Do not invite strangers into your home, and do not go to theirs.
- Be cautious when buying/selling high value items.
- Perform the transaction during daylight hours.
- Tell a friend or family member about your intentions and where you will be.
- Take your mobile phone with you.
This warning is not necessarily directed at legitimate dating websites, although common sense and caution should always be exercised when meeting a stranger for the first time.
Cdr. Alex Gearhart
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate Death of a One-Year-Old Child
For Immediate Release
July 13th, 2017
On Friday, May 12th, 2017, at approximately 1:02 p.m., Killeen Police Officers responded to the 5300 block of Sydney Harbour Ct. after receiving a call about a one-year-old child who was not breathing. The caller advised that the child she was caring for had fallen asleep in his car seat and had been strangled by the safety strap.
Officers arrived and found the child unresponsive and not breathing. First responders performed CPR on the child and were able to resuscitate him. The child was then transported to Metroplex Hospital by ambulance.
Investigators learned that the caller was running an in-home, unlicensed daycare out of her residence. She stated she left the child sleeping in his car seat unattended. She stated that she returned when she heard another child crying and found the victim unconscious and not breathing, with one of the safety straps around his neck.
The child succumbed to his injuries on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at McLane Children’s Hospital in Temple. He was pronounced dead by Justice of the Peace Don Engleking, who also ordered an autopsy.
An arrest has not been made in this case. Detectives have forwarded the case to the Bell County District Attorney’s Office for review.
More information will be released when it is available.
Cdr. Alex Gearhart
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
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