Two Killeen police officers were arrested in July; however, their Killeen City Jail booking mugs are not exactly coming out crystal clear.
The Killeen Police Department last week announced the arrest of 29-year-old KPD officer Laura Smith on a child abuse charge stemming from a July 28 incident at a Killeen home. Smith, who was off duty at the time, is accused of throwing a belt at her husband. The thrown belt hit a 5-year-old girl, injuring the child, according to the arrest affidavit.
After a Herald request for Smithâs booking photo, KPD emailed the blurry mugshot.
Mugshot of KPD officer Laura Smith. Mug provided by the Killeen Police Department.
Killeen police officer resigns after felony sexual assault charge
By FOX 7 Austin Digital Team
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The Killeen Police Department (KPD) says that Officer Miguel Velasco-Herrera submitted his resignation on Friday, July 16 in lieu of completing an investigation with Internal Affairs. Miguel Velasco-Herrera’s actions violated the trust and faith placed in him by the community and this department, said Killeen Police Chief Charles Kimble. These allegations against Mr. Velasco-Herrera do not represent the values and ethics of the Killeen Police Department. His conduct is inexcusable and will not be tolerated.
On July 14, Velasco-Herrera, a seven-year veteran with KPD, was charged with felony sexual assault of a child under 17. He turned himself in the next day and his bond was set at $100,000.