Killeen Police investigate death of an infant.

Officers responded to the 2900 block of Zephyr Road at 8:08pm, on Saturday, February 18, 2017, after receiving a 911 call in reference to an unresponsive and not breathing three month old male infant.  Upon the officer’s arrival, they immediately began performing CPR until Killeen Fire Department Paramedics arrival.  Once the paramedics arrived, they immediately transported the infant to Seton Medical Center Harker Heights and he was subsequently transported to McLane Children’s Hospital.  On February 24, 2017, Justice of the Peace David Barfield pronounced the infant deceased at 3:35pm and ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.

The name of the child will not be released at this time.

This case is currently being reviewed by the Bell County District Attorney’s Office.

Detectives with the Criminal Investigations 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 are investigating a Murder at the Summerfield Mobile Home Park.

Officers responded to a 911 call in reference to a stabbing at the Summerfield Mobile Home Park located at 6100 E. Rancier Avenue at 7:39pm, on Friday, March 3, 2017.   Upon the officers’ arrival, they found a male victim with a stab wound; he was immediately transported to Seton Medical Center Harker Heights.   Witnesses told officers that the victim and the suspect were in a verbal altercation that became physical.  At some point during the altercation, the suspect stabbed the victim.

The victim, 23 year old Daniel Scott Daulton, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by medical personnel at 8:20pm; an autopsy has been ordered to be performed at the Southwestern Instituted of Forensic Sciences in Dallas by Justice of the Peace Claudia Brown.

Through the investigation detectives were able to identify the person responsible for this murder.  The case was reviewed by the Bell County District Attorney’s Office and a complaint was returned charging 53 year old, Danny Lee Daulton with Murder; Justice of the Peace Claudia Brown set his bond at $150,000.  Daulton is currently in the Bell County Jail.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

The Killeen Police Department initiated a speed STEP (Special Traffic Enforcement Program) detail on Interstate 14, today, Thursday, March 2, 2017, from 8:00am until 1:30pm.  Through a grant received from the Texas Department of Transportation to assist the department with overtime, officers were able to conduct this detail.  This detail was part of a citywide traffic education and enforcement action and was citizen complaint driven.

In the detail, there was a police officer monitoring the speeds of vehicles with a certified laser and would radio the other police units of the violator.  The department had a total of sixteen (16) officers working this detail and could have used even more due to the fact that several violators could not be stopped.

There were a total of 312 speeding violations issued and 21 non-hazardous violations; to include No Driver’s License, No Insurance and Fail to Display Driver License.

The majority of the violations issued were in excess of 10 miles per hour above the posted speed limit and several violations issued were in excess of 20 miles per hour.  The fastest violator cited was at 99 miles per hour.

The purpose of special traffic enforcement details is to inform citizens of the actual violation and to create awareness of the actual law.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

The Killeen Police Department would like take this time to thank all the individuals who were looking for Jamal Powell who was reportedly kidnapped from 4807 Golden Gate Drive in Killeen, Texas, on February 11, 2017.  Through the investigation it was determined that the report of Jamal Powell being kidnapped was false.  The reporting parties fabricated the identity of Jamal Powell in an attempt to get a faster response from local law enforcement; there was never a child.  The report of a gun being involved in this case is also fictitious.  Currently the Killeen Police Department is seeking to obtain arrest warrants for the six initial subjects who provided false information; other warrants may be issued.   

Many agencies contributed numerous man hours in an attempt to locate the fictitious child.  The Killeen Police Department would like to thank the following agencies and organizations that contributed to this investigation; U.S. Marshals Service, Marion County District Attorney’s Office, Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Marion County Records Department, Indiana Department of Child Services, Dallas Police Department, Lewisville Police Department, Bell County District Attorney’s Office, Bell County Probation Office, Bell County C.S.C.D., and Channel 6 News.  This list is not all inclusive due to the fact that other agencies assisted the agencies within this list. 

The two reported suspects, Lanae Hoskins and James Harris, have been cleared of all charges.

 Killeen Police investigating a possible kidnapping of male toddler.

Officers were notified of a missing 3 year old male toddler who was taken by a female and a male at 11:59pm, on Saturday, February 11, 2017.  Upon the officer’s arrival, they were told that a black female, Lanae Hoskins and a black male, James Harris, were at the residence, 4807 Golden Gate Drive, when they stole an undisclosed amount of money and a vehicle at gun point, fleeing from the residence with the child, Jamal Powell.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

UPDATE

February 27, 2017

The name of the victim has been identified as 58 year old William Petty.  William succumbed to his injuries on February 26, 2017 and was pronounced deceased at 5:20am by medical personnel. 

Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division Homicide Unit are following active leads on this case and information will be provided as it becomes available. 

Killeen Police investigate an early morning Homicide.

Killeen Police responded to the Subway Restaurant located at 1100 Old FM 440 on Sunday, February 26, 2017, at 3:42am, after receiving a 911 call about a robbery.  Upon the officers’ arrival, they located a male victim with a gunshot wound; he was immediately transported to the Baylor Scott & White Hospital in critical condition.

Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division Homicide Unit are asking anyone who has information about this homicide to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online anonymously at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com.  You can also download the app P3 tips for IOS and Android phones.  All information is anonymous and confidential and if your tip leads to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for this crime, you could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen Police investigate an early morning Homicide.

Killeen Police responded to the Subway Restaurant located at 1100 Old FM 440 on Sunday, February 26, 2017, at 3:42am, after receiving a 911 call about a robbery.  Upon the officers’ arrival, they located a male victim with a gunshot wound; he was immediately transported to the Baylor Scott & White Hospital in critical condition.

The preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect entered the restaurant wearing a ski mask.  The security guard on duty approached the suspect and words were exchanged.  During the verbal altercation, the security guard was fatality wounded.

The suspect is described as a stocky black male, approximately 5’6” tall, wearing a dark gray sweatshirt, black shorts with red and white trim and white tennis shoes.

There were a few citizens and employees in the restaurant and no other injuries were reported.

Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division Homicide Unit are asking anyone who has information about this homicide to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online anonymously at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com.  You can also download the app P3 tips for IOS and Android phones.  All information is anonymous and confidential and if your tip leads to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for this crime, you could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash.

This case continues to be investigated and information will be released as it becomes available.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen Police is conducting a Death Investigation on Lavender Lane.

Officers responded to the 2400 block of Lavender Lane on Tuesday, February 21, 2017, at 6:39pm, after receiving a 911 call about an unresponsive female and infant.  Officers and paramedics arrived and located an adult female and baby lying on the floor inside the residence.  The preliminary investigation revealed that the resident came home and found the two females not breathing.  Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke arrived and pronounced 36 year old Holley Shavahn Newkirk deceased at 7:18pm and her baby, Teegan Newkirk at 7:19pm; he ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.

The cause of the deaths is undetermined at this time; detectives see no signs of foul play pending the final autopsy results to make that determination.

This case continues to be investigated and information will be released as it becomes available.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

The shooting victim from the Homicide at the Bridgewater Apartments has been identified as 23 year old Quentin Rashard Hill.

This case continues to be investigated and information will be provided as it becomes available.

Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division Homicide Unit are asking anyone who has information about this homicide to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online anonymously at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com.  You can also download the P3tips app for IOS and Android to give an anonymous tip on your mobile device.  All information is confidential and anonymous and if your tip leads to the arrest of the suspect responsible for this crime you could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen Police Investigate early morning shooting at the Bridgewater Apartments.

Officers were responding to numerous calls in reference to shots fired at 600 W. Hallmark Ave. on Monday, February 21, 2017, at 12:04am.  While officers’ were in route, the call was upgraded to a shooting.  Officers’ arrived to find a black male with a gunshot wound; he was immediately airlifted to the Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Temple.

The victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Donald Engleking at 2:35am.

The victim’s name has been withheld pending the notification of his next of kin.

Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division, Homicide Unit are asking anyone who has information about this Homicide to contact Crime Stoppers at 526-TIPS (8477) or go online anonymously at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com.  You can also download the app P3 tips on IOS and Android phones.  All information is anonymous and confidential and if your tip leads to the arrest of the person responsible for this crime you could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash.

This case continues to be investigated and information will be released as it becomes available.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

UPDATE February 21, 2017

The deceased has been identified as Darin Edward Winder of Killeen.

Killeen Police conduct a death investigation on Minthorn Dr.

Officers responded to the 3100 block of Minthorn Dr. at 6:11 PM this evening, in reference a male who was trapped under a boat and trailer.  Upon their arrival, officers located the 53 years old Killeen man unresponsive in the driveway. CPR was performed by emergency responders, however they were unable to revive him and he succumbed to his injuries. Justice of Peace Claudia Brown pronounced the man deceased at 7:11 PM and no autopsy was ordered.

Tina Amerson
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department