For Immediate Release

June 9, 2017

On June 9, 2017, at about 3:31 a.m., Killeen Police responded to Shoemaker High School located at 3302 Clear Creek Road regarding a burglary in progress.  Officers arrived on scene and the suspects fled before a perimeter could be established.  Possibly three suspects fled on foot and were not located.   A fourth suspect fled in a vehicle.  Officers attempted to stop the vehicle and a pursuit ensued.  Officers ended the pursuit by disabling the vehicle with spike strips.  The driver of the vehicle was arrested near the intersection of Martin Luther King Blvd. and Malibu Ln.

Inside the vehicle, officers discovered a handgun and suspected stolen property from Killeen ISD and Temple ISD.  The driver is identified as 29 year-old Giovanni Lane.

The Killeen Police Department Burglary Unit continues to investigate this burglary, working closely with Killeen ISD Police and Temple Police.  Additional information will be released as it becomes available.

Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this burglary to contact the Killeen Police Department, Burglary Unit at 254-501-8830, 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 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

For Immediate Release

June 8, 2017

On June 5^th, 2017, at about 6:45 a.m., officers responded to a reported burglary at the Big Red Barn Self-Storage II located at 2206 Windfield Drive.  Upon arrival, they were met by the management who reported property belonging to the business stolen.  The manager was able to provide video footage of the burglary showing a white male suspect rifling through the office.  The suspect’s vehicle, a dark blue Dodge 2500 or 3500 Ram Pickup was also captured on camera.

Detectives are asking anyone who can identify the suspect in the attached photos 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.

The Killeen Police Department Burglary Unit continues to investigate this burglary and information will be released as it becomes available.

Cdr. Alex Gearhart
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen Police Arrest a juvenile for Aggravated Robbery of a Convenience Store.

On Thursday, June 01, 2017 at 1:53 p.m., officers responded to a 911 call in reference to a Robbery that had just occurred at the Stripes Convenience Store located at 2200 E. Stan Schlueter Loop.  The caller advised that a male robbed the store with a large knife.  The suspect demanded money from the cashier and fled southbound towards a field behind the business.  The suspect was apprehended by Patrol Officers while he was fleeing the area.

The name of the suspect will not be released since he is a juvenile.

Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division, Violent Crimes Unit, continue to investigate this Robbery and information will be released as it becomes available.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

UPDATE

 On Wednesday, May 31, 2017, this case was reviewed by the Bell County District Attorney’s Office, and a complaint was returned charging 84 year-old Santiago Vasquez with Murder. Vasquez was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke and set his bond at $1,000,000.

 Killeen Police Investigates a Murder on Fishpond Lane.

Killeen Police were dispatched to the 2800 block of Fishpond in reference to shots fired on Tuesday, May 30, 2017, at approximately 3:13 p.m.  Upon the officers’ arrival they found a black male lying in the roadway with gunshot wounds.

The preliminary investigation revealed that the victim and suspect were involved in an ongoing dispute.  At the time of the incident, the two began a verbal altercation which became physical.  During the physical altercation, the suspect assaulted the victim with his cane and at some point discharged a firearm at the victim.   The victim, 80 year-old John Wesley Seth Jr. of Killeen, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke at 4:28 p.m. An autopsy has been ordered to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensics Sciences of Dallas.  Through the investigation detectives were able to identify the suspect and have taken him into custody.

This case continues to be investigated by the Killeen Police Department Criminal Investigation Division, Homicide Unit and information will be released as it becomes available.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen Police are investigating an overnight crash that occurred on Texas Avenue.

Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a 1984 Chevrolet Caprice for running a red light at the intersection of Rancier Avenue and 8^th Street, on June 1, 2017, at approximately 1:23 a.m.  The suspect driver refused to stop and a vehicle pursuit ensued.  The male driver continued to flee north bound on 8^th Street, leading officers though the neighborhood disregarding numerous stop signs.  When the driver turned on W. Texas Avenue, he lost control of the vehicle and it traveled up a guide wire of an electric pole, causing the vehicle to flip and catch on fire.  During the course of the crash, the driver was ejected and became entrapped underneath the vehicle.  Officers and civilian bystanders worked together to lift the vehicle and rescue the driver.  He was transported to Baylor Scott & White Hospital in stable condition.  A female passenger was in the vehicle and was unharmed.

The Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit continues to investigate this crash and information will be released as it becomes available

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen Police investigates a Fatality Crash on Little Nolan.

Killeen Police responded to the 2000 block of Little Nolan Road, at 7:16 a.m., on Tuesday, May 30, 2017, after receiving a 911 call in reference to a crash.  Upon the officer’s arrival, they located a Blue Pontiac GTO and a white male lying in the grass.

The preliminary investigation revealed that the 2005 Pontiac GTO was traveling westbound on Little Nolan Road at a high rate of speed.  The driver hit the south side concrete curb, drove over the curb and into the grass.  The driver over corrected the vehicle and drove across Little Nolan Road, hitting the north side concrete curb.  The vehicle continued through the grass, driving through two chain link fences and striking the corner of a metal building.  During the course of the crash, the driver was ejected and suffered fatal injuries.

Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke pronounced 30 year-old Brian Nicholas Dick of Killeen, deceased at 7:34 a.m.

Through the investigation, it was revealed that the vehicle was reported stolen out of Killeen.

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

Killeen Police investigate an overnight Robbery at a Convenience Store.

Killeen Police were dispatched to the Mickey’s Convenience Store located at 3802 E. Stan Schlueter Loop, on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at approximately 1:14 a.m., in reference to a robbery that had just occurred.  Upon the officers’ arrival the store clerk told them that a black male walked into the store, displayed a knife and demanded money.  The store clerk complied with the demand and the suspect fled the area eastbound.  The suspect was last seen wearing a grey hoodie, dark jeans and a red mask.

Detectives are asking anyone who 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 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 Robbery, you could be eligible for reward up to $1,000 in cash.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen Police Investigates a Murder on Fishpond Lane.

Killeen Police were dispatched to the 2800 block of Fishpond in reference to shots fired on Tuesday, May 30, 2017, at approximately 3:13 p.m.  Upon the officers’ arrival they found a black male lying in the roadway with gunshot wounds.

The preliminary investigation revealed that the victim and suspect were involved in an ongoing dispute.  At the time of the incident, the two began a verbal altercation which became physical.  During the physical altercation, the suspect assaulted the victim with his cane and at some point discharged a firearm at the victim.   The victim, 80 year-old John Wesley Seth Jr. of Killeen, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke at 4:28 p.m. An autopsy has been ordered to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensics Sciences of Dallas.  Through the investigation detectives were able to identify the suspect and have taken him into custody.

This case continues to be investigated by the Killeen Police Department Criminal Investigation Division, Homicide Unit and information will be released as it becomes available.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department