Killeen Police investigate a crash on Interstate 14 involving a stolen vehicle.

Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop near the intersection of Veteran’s Memorial Blvd. and 28^th Street, at approximately 11:02am on Thursday, February 09, 2017, on a white Cadillac Sedan, occupied by 2 males and 1 female, which had been reported stolen.  The male driver refused to stop and a pursuit ensued.  The driver led officers through Killeen and into Harker Heights at a high rate of speed.  When the driver reached the Nola Ruth Exit in Harker Heights, he drove off the exit, losing control of the vehicle, causing it to roller over several times, coming to a rest on the interstate.

The female passenger was airlifted to the Baylor Scott & White Hospital in stable condition and the 2 male occupants were transported to Metroplex Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The names will not be released of those involved in this incident.

Officers with the Harker Heights Traffic Unit are investigating the crash and detectives with the Killeen Police Department Auto Theft Unit are investigating the stolen vehicle.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Sandi Necole Middleton has been located and detectives no longer need to speak with her.

Thank you to everyone who assisted in locating Middleton.

Detectives continue to investigate this case and information will be released as it becomes available.

Killeen Police detectives are interested in speaking with a person about a shooting incident.

Detectives with the Killeen Police Department Criminal Investigations Homicide Unit are interested in speaking with a Sandi Necole Middleton in reference to a shooting that occurred at 702 Oak Hill Drive on Wednesday, February 1, 2017.  They believe this individual has pertinent information pertaining to the circumstances and or suspects involved in this incident.

The individual with the gunshot wound is in stable condition.

Detectives are asking anyone who has information about this shooting or knows the whereabouts of Middleton, 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.

Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division, Homicide Unit, continue to investigate this case and will release further information as it becomes available.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen Police detectives are interested in speaking with a person about a shooting incident.

Detectives with the Killeen Police Department Criminal Investigations Homicide Unit are interested in speaking with a Sandi Necole Middleton in reference to a shooting that occurred at 702 Oak Hill Drive on Wednesday, February 1, 2017.  They believe this individual has pertinent information pertaining to the circumstances and or suspects involved in this incident.

The individual with the gunshot wound is in stable condition.

Detectives are asking anyone who has information about this shooting or knows the whereabouts of Middleton, 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.

Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division, Homicide Unit, continue to investigate this case and will release further information as it becomes available.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Press Release

For Immediate Release

February 2, 2017 – UPDATE

Through the investigation, detectives determined Antonio Marquis Willis was at the Water residence during the Homicide of Donte Samuels on December 21, 2016.  This case was reviewed by the Bell County District Attorney’s Office and a complaint was returned charging Willis with Murder; Justice of the Peace Claudia Brown issued a warrant for his arrest.  On February 2, 2017, Willis turned himself in and is currently in the Killeen City Jail awaiting arraignment.

The Killeen Police Department would like to thank everyone who assisted with the arrest of Antonio Marquis Willis.

The Killeen Police Department is asking the community for assistance to identify a man who is believed to have involvement in a Homicide.

Detectives have received a photo of a black male who is believed to have some involvement in the Homicide of Donte Samuels, on Thursday, December 22, 2016.  Samuels was found deceased in the yard of a residence in the 300 block of S. 56^th Street.

Detectives are asking anyone who can identify the male in the photo to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online 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

The Killeen Police Department will be hosting its 42^nd Citizen’s Police Academy with classes beginning on March 6^th, 2017 and continuing through May 22^nd, 2017.  Classes will be held on Monday evenings from 7:00pm until 10:00pm and one additional class on Saturday, April 29^th.  There will be a total of twelve weeks of instruction, including presentations of the functions and operations of the departments various investigative and administrative divisions.  It is an educational and informative program that allows citizens the opportunity to learn about the issues that affect law enforcement efforts in the City of Killeen.

Applications will be available at the Killeen Police Department beginning Monday, January 24, 2017; the deadline for applications will be Friday, February 24^th, 2017, at 5:00pm.   Applicants must agree to submit to a background check which includes a criminal history inquiry. There is no cost to anyone who enrolls. For more information on the Citizen’s Police Academy, contact Tammy Moseley at the Killeen Police Department by telephone at 254-501-8805 or email tmoseley@killeentexas.gov.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

UPDATE –   The male who was shot by a Killeen Police Officer has been released from Baylor Scott & White Hospital.  Thomas Eugene Meyers was taken into custody and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, Assault with Bodily Injury Family Member, Motion to Revoke Probation for a prior Possession of a Controlled Substance.  Justice of the Peace Claudia Brown arraigned Meyers and set his bonds accordingly – $50,000 for the Possession of a Controlled Substance, $50,000 for the Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, $10,000 for the Assault with Bodily Injury Family Member, and $20,000 for the Motion to Revoke Probation for the prior Possession of a Controlled Substance.  He was transported to the Bell County Jail where he currently resides.

The officer involved in this shooting has been cleared and will return to work.

January 16, 2017 __________________________________________________

Killeen Police investigate an Officer involved shooting on Cedarhill Drive.

Officers responded to the 1800 block of Cedarhill Drive on Monday, January 16, 2017 at 9:24am, after receiving a 911 call in reference to a domestic dispute between a male and female; the male had previously left the residence.  The officer arrived and began speaking to the female when the male returned and was armed.  There was a confrontation between the officer and the armed male and the officer shot the male.  He was transported to the Baylor Scott & White Hospital in stable condition.  There were no other injuries during this confrontation.

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

As per Killeen Police Department policy, the officer involved in this incident has been placed on administrative leave as this case is investigated.

Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen Police investigate afternoon bank robbery on Trimmier.

Officers responded to 2201 Trimmier Rd. on Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at 3:31pm, after receiving a 911 call letting them know the 1^st National Bank had just been robbed.  Officers were advised a short, heavyset, white or light skinned Hispanic female, entered the bank and gave the teller a note that demanded money.  The suspect made reference to a weapon however, she did not display one.  She then fled on foot from the bank with an undisclosed amount of money.  The suspect was wearing a white low profile Starter cap, a black hooded jacket with a white stripe across the chest area and blue jeans.

Detectives are asking anyone who has information about this Bank Robbery or can identify the suspect, 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 responsible, you could be eligible to receive a reward up to $1,000 in cash.

Detectives with the Killeen Police Department CID Violent Crimes Section continue to investigate this case and will release information as it becomes available.

Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen Police detectives are interested in speaking with a female regarding the homicide on Bonnie Drive.

Detectives with the Killeen Police Department Criminal Investigations Homicide Division are interested in speaking with a Danielle Knight.  They believe she has information that would be pertinent to the Homicide investigation where 41 year old Jason Francisco Munayco, was found deceased in the 1300 block of Bonnie Drive, on Friday, December 9, 2016.

Detectives are asking anyone who has information about this death or knows the whereabouts of Nichols 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.

Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen Police investigate an early evening Homicide on Brownsville Drive.

Officers received calls from people who heard numerous shots fired in the area of Brownsville Drive at 6:18pm, on Monday, January 16, 2017.    While officers were responding to the area, they were told that there was now a gunshot victim.  Officers arrived in the 3200 block of Brownsville Drive to find a 31 year old male lying in the roadway.  Justice of the Peace Claudia Brown pronounced the victim, Harry Louis Polite III, deceased at the scene and ordered and autopsy to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.

Detectives are asking anyone who has information about this shooting, 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 Homicide, you could be eligible for reward up to $1,000 in cash.

Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division, Homicide Unit, continue to investigate this case and will release further information as it becomes available.

Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department