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.
New suspect arrested in Austin’s Sixth Street mass shooting in Killeen, police say
De’Ondre Jermirris White, 19, awaiting arraignment on murder charge
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De’Ondre Jermirris White, was arrested in connection with the shooting that left 25-year-old Douglas Cantor, a tourist from New York, dead, in a mass shooting in Austin. (KSAT)
KILLEEN, Texas – Killeen police say they have arrested a suspect connected with the mass shooting that happened in Austin on June 12, in which one person was killed and 13 others were injured.
Austin police and the Travis County District Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday they had dropped charges in the Sixth Street shooting against two people and were looking for 19-year-old De’Ondre Jermirris White in connection with the shooting that left 25-year-old Douglas Cantor, a tourist from New York, dead.
The 6-1 decision was made with confidence last night after speaking with Killeen Police Chief Charles Kimble. Author: Bary Roy Updated: 6:40 PM CDT April 28, 2021
KILLEEN, Texas There was no escaping the momentous impact of the Killeen City Council vote Tuesday night to ban No Knock Warrants by the Killeen Police Department moving forward. It s a big day. This is something that we ve got a lot of feedback, both locally and from around the country, said Killeen Mayor Jose Segarra on Wednesday. It s something big for our city and whether you re for it or against it, I think it worked out.
The Killeen Police Department honored four police sergeants and five police officers for their role in responding to the Hilton Garden Inn fire on Feb. 19.
All of the officers were named the departmentâs Employees of the Month for February. The department announced the honors on its Facebook page Monday.
âOn February 19, 2021, these officers responded to a major structure fire at the Hilton Garden Inn. Without hesitation and at significant risk to their own personal safety, these officers rushed into the burning building, knocking on doors to get occupants outside quickly. They all demonstrated heroism in the face of danger during this incident and is an example of exemplary teamwork and dedication to the mission of our Department and the City of Killeen,â said Killeen Police Chief Charles Kimble.