Reporting Period: 01.02.2026 – 01.08.2026
Focus Areas: Killeen, Copperas Cove, Harker Heights, Nolanville, Belton, Temple, Fort Hood, Texas
Prepared By: VeteranJaime, CTX Private Intelligence Network
Classification: Unrestricted // Rel Pub
Image Credit: Bell County, Texas ZIP Codes — Map & List (https://www.cccarto.com/tx/bell_zipcodes/)
This report summarizes key public safety, crime, and community developments in the specified Central Texas cities and Fort Hood from January 2 to January 8, 2026. Information is drawn from local law enforcement reports, media sources, and social media monitoring. The region saw post-holiday activity with several homicide charges/updates, traffic fatalities, and routine incidents. No major escalations or threats noted.
Executive Summary
- Public Safety Highlights: Multiple homicide investigations advanced, including charges in Killeen for 2025 shootings (Jan 2 and Jan 8). Traffic fatalities in Coryell County (Copperas Cove area, Jan 7), Harker Heights (Jan 1 crash, Jan 6 report), and Temple (Jan 8 crashes).
Image Credit: Central Texas cities face new state representation | Local News … (https://kdhnews.com/news/local/central-texas-cities-face-new-state-representation/article_92ae02b0-3467-11ec-bae4-8b06df4c26a9.html)
- Crime Trends:
- Killeen: Ongoing violent crime focus with two murder charges this week; trends from mid-2025 increases continue.
- Copperas Cove: Traffic fatality; family violence stable.
- Harker Heights: Hit-and-run fatality (early Jan); low overall.
- Nolanville: Quiet.
- Belton: Teen shooting death (early Jan); stabbing (Jan 7).
- Temple: Aggravated kidnapping (Jan 5); multiple fatal crashes (Jan 8).
- Fort Hood: Routine; trial for soldier murder case begins (Jan 6).
- Community and Events: Post-holiday calm; human trafficking awareness month noted.
- Missing Persons: None active.
- Outlook: Stable with focus on traffic safety and investigations.
Key Incidents and Events
Crime and Law Enforcement Activity
- Killeen:
- Jan 2: 18-year-old Jada Raquelle Levy charged with murder in Nov 2025 shooting.
- Jan 8: 29-year-old charged with murder in Oct 2025 case; another suspect identified in separate homicide. Image Credit: Killeen Police identify man shot and killed at Fox Creek Apartments (https://www.kwtx.com/2022/03/14/killeen-police-identify-man-shot-killed-fox-creek-apartments/)
- Trends elaboration: Persistent violent incidents; assaults/shots fired reports.
- Copperas Cove:
- Jan 7: 68-year-old resident killed in Coryell County crash.
- Trends elaboration: Traffic and family-related incidents.
- Harker Heights:
- Early Jan: Pedestrian hit-and-run death; single-vehicle fatal crash reported Jan 6.
- Trends elaboration: Low violent; traffic/property focus.
- Nolanville:
- No notable incidents.
- Belton:
- Early Jan: 17-year-old dies from headshot; Jan 7 stabbing leaves 1 dead, 1 injured; wrong-way driver hits police vehicle (Jan 6).
- Trends elaboration: Family violence and traffic up.
- Temple:
- Jan 5: Man arrested for aggravated kidnapping; Jan 8: Two fatal crashes on I-35.
- Trends elaboration: Mixed violent/traffic spikes.
Fort Hood Military Updates
- Jan 6: Jury trial begins for soldier accused of murdering sergeant (2023 case).
- Routine operations; VFW post active on base.
Image Credit: Texas’ long troubled Fort Hood is renamed after first Hispanic … (https://www.cnn.com/2023/05/09/us/fort-hood-texas-renamed-cavazos)
Image Credit: Entech Signs – Alpha-LED – Gallery | Fort Hood Main Entrance … (https://www.alpha-led.com/fort-hood-main-entrance-army-led-sign-8mm-160×288/)
Homeland Security and Terrorism Indicators
- No threats; normal monitoring.
Cyber and Infrastructure Threats
- None reported.
Natural Disasters and Weather
- Wet roads contributed to crashes; no major events.
Analysis
Week marked by resolutions to prior homicides and traffic deaths, reflecting ongoing violent and road safety challenges. Killeen dominant in violent crime updates; area-wide traffic risks evident. Fort Hood focused on internal justice. Overall stable with low escalation.
| Category | Key Metrics (Week) | Trends |
|---|---|---|
| Violent Crimes | Multiple murder charges (Killeen); stabbing (Belton); kidnapping (Temple) | Persistent assaults/homicides |
| Property Crimes | Minor reports | Stable |
| Traffic Incidents | Fatal crashes (Cove, Heights, Temple) | High; weather factor |
| Missing Persons | None | Low |
Outlook
- Continued investigations; monitor traffic.
- Upcoming: Routine community activities.
- Recommendations: Use local tip lines. No alerts.
Bibliography
American Psychological Association (APA) format:
KilleenPD News. (2026, January). https://killeenpdnews.com/2026/01/
KWTX. (2026, January 8). Suspect charged with murder in killing of Anthony Glenn Powell in Killeen. https://www.kwtx.com/2026/01/08/suspect-charged-with-murder-killing-anthony-glenn-powell-killeen-texas/
Killeen Daily Herald. (2026). Crime reports. https://kdhnews.com/news/crime/
KCEN-TV. (2026). Local news. https://www.kcentv.com/
FOX 44. (2026). Local news. https://www.fox44news.com/news/local-news/
Stars and Stripes. (2026, January 6). Jury trial begins for Fort Hood soldier. https://www.stripes.com/branches/army/2026-01-06/trial-fort-hood-soldier-charged-shooting-death-20319932.html
Various sources including KilleenPD, KWTX, KDH News for incidents Jan 2-8, 2026.
VeteranJaime 
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