Bell County Daily Intelligence Report

Reporting Period: 01.02.2026
Focus Areas: Killeen, Copperas Cove, Harker Heights, Nolanville, Belton, Temple, Fort Hood, Texas
Prepared By: VeteranJaime, CTX Private Intelligence Network
Classification: UNRESTRICTED // REL PUB

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This report provides an overview of key public safety, crime, and community developments in the specified Central Texas cities and Fort Hood on the reporting date. Information is drawn from local law enforcement reports, media sources, and social media monitoring. The region experienced routine activity with follow-ups on late 2025 cases, including a teenager charged in a Killeen fatal shooting and an arrest in a hit-and-run. No major disruptions reported, with emphasis on post-holiday normalization and upcoming events.

Executive Summary

Public Safety Highlights: Routine follow-ups on 2025 incidents, including a teenager charged with murder in Killeen’s November shooting. Hit-and-run arrest involving an 86-year-old resolved.
Crime Trends:
Killeen: Violent crime rate 1 in 204; property 1 in 56; increases in assaults and thefts mid-2025, with recent focus on shootings and unlawful carrying of weapons.
Copperas Cove: Moderate per 100K; stable property crimes but rises in family violence and traffic incidents like hit-and-runs in 2025.
Harker Heights: 46.94% below national average; low violent crime; occasional thefts, with quick resolutions.
Nolanville: Low rate at 18.03; minimal escalations, rare vehicle crimes.
Belton: Moderate trends with upticks in family violence; violent per capita 0.43.
Temple: Mixed 2025 stats: decreases in murders (56%) and drugs (19%), rises in rapes (38%) and intimidation; ongoing robberies.
Fort Hood: Low on-base crime; discipline-related; no recent spikes.
Community and Events: Killeen announces 2026 calendar, including MLK events in January. Business networking in Killeen on Jan 5.
Missing Persons: No new active cases reported today; previous Killeen case resolved.
Outlook: Stable conditions; focus on traffic safety and upcoming gatherings.

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Key Incidents and Events

Crime and Law Enforcement Activity

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Killeen:
Teenager (18-year-old) charged with aggravated assault and murder in November 26, 2025, shooting that killed Tai’Lynn Akaya Wright. Unlawful carrying of weapons reported.
Trends elaboration: Mid-2025 rises in assaults and robberies; overall below national average but projected high costs; focus on violent incidents.
Copperas Cove:
Hit-and-run arrest: Evidence like white paint and broken bug deflector led to charges. Thefts reported.
Trends elaboration: Per capita violent at 0.41; consistent minor offenses with emphasis on family violence and traffic.
Harker Heights:
Thefts noted, including shoplifting incidents.
Trends elaboration: Low overall rates; community watch active for property crimes.
Nolanville:
No notable new incidents.
Trends elaboration: Low violent and property; occasional break-ins.
Belton:
House fire in nearby area; no criminal link.
Trends elaboration: Increases in family violence and pursuits.
Temple:
Mixed crime trends at end of 2025; house fire on NYE injured one.
Trends elaboration: Reductions in murders and drugs but rises in sexual assaults and intimidation.

Fort Hood Military Updates

109th MPAD preparing for Europe deployment in January 2026. January dining facility schedule released. Out-processing closed Jan 1-2, resumes Jan 5. Army retains horses at Fort Hood. Recent Fight Night event in December. Staff sergeant sentenced for wife’s murder.

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No major incidents; routine training ongoing.

Homeland Security and Terrorism Indicators

No credible threats identified; normal patterns observed. Vigilance near Fort Hood continues.

Cyber and Infrastructure Threats

No reported incidents; local cybersecurity awareness promoted.

Natural Disasters and Weather

Recent cold snap resolved; no new hazards.

Analysis

Activity reflects post-holiday stabilization, with resolutions to 2025 cases like the Killeen shooting charge. Trends show progress in some violent crime reductions (Temple) but persistent issues in assaults and family violence across areas. Fort Hood focuses on deployment readiness. Community events promote engagement. Overall, low-risk posture.

Category	Key Metrics (Day)	2025 Trends Elaboration
Violent Crimes	Murder charge (Killeen)	Killeen mid-year up; Temple down 56% murders, up 38% rapes
Property Crimes	Thefts (Cove, Heights)	Stable; Harker below avg
Traffic Incidents	Hit-and-run arrest (Cove)	Ongoing enforcement
Missing Persons	0 active	Isolated cases

Outlook

Expect routine operations; monitor ongoing investigations.
Upcoming: Killeen business networking (Jan 5), Polar Bear Plunge (Jan 17), MLK Step Up Fest (Jan 18).
Recommendations: Community reporting via local channels encouraged. No elevated alerts.

Bibliography

American Psychological Association (APA) format:

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