Central Texas Crime

05/31/2025

Regarding the death of Army spouse Lucila Nair Nieva

Killeen, TX (May 29, 2025): The Killeen Police Department is actively investigating the death of a 20-year-old female as a homicide following a March shooting. On Friday, March 21, 2025, at approxi…

05/31/2025

🚨𝘼𝙡𝙚𝙧𝙩 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙆𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙋𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝘿𝙚𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙮 𝘾𝙧𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙩 🚨

We’re seeing a rise in “jugging” — when thieves target people after they withdraw cash or make big purchases, then follow them and steal from their vehicles at their next stop. It happens fast and can lead to property damage or even confrontations. Stay alert, don’t leave valuables in your car, and report suspicious behavior.

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05/31/2025

NOW HIRING EXPERIENCED COMMERCIAL VEHICLE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

🔹 Are you a current peace officer in the State of Texas?
🔹 Do you have 3+ years of experience as a CVE Officer?
🔹 Would you like to earn a sign on bonus of up to $10,000 (*based on qualifications)
🔹 Would you like to work for a department with a supportive administration in a community that supports local law enforcement?

Here's your chance!

The Leander Police Department is seeking experienced CVE officers to join our Traffic Enforcement and Management (TEAM) Unit. We are looking for highly motivated and skilled officers, with a strong background in CVE enforcement and a passion for keeping our community safe while driving.

Applicants should be proactive, have excellent problem-solving and communication skills, and work productively with minimal supervision.

If you are selected you would be direct hired into the TEAM unit.

🔹Sign on Bonus Details:
1-4 Years Experience: $5,000
5+ Years Experience: $10,000
*upon completion of probationary period

🔹Starting Pay Up to $86,091 (Step 10 on the Leander Police Pay Scale)
*annualized based on experience

Contact a recruiter today at: [email protected]

Current Police Department Openings:

🚓Certified Police Officer

🚛Commercial Vehicle Enforcement – Certified Police Officer (Closing: 06/03/2025 11:59 PM)

**For complete job descriptions and minimum qualifications refer to job postings**

Job posting: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leandertx

Website: https://lpdrecruiting.com/

05/31/2025

Don’t forget tomorrow is the big day at Raby Park from 11am-2pm. Would love to see you there.

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05/31/2025

WHO KILLED CORY?
Austin, TX 4/17/2022 Homicide #20

Cory Nicholas Arizmendez (35) was found deceased with obvious trauma to his body at around 4 am on the morning of Easter Sunday, April 17th, 2022, in the 200 block of Milton St.

His mother has stated that Mr. Arizmendez told her he was in danger prior to his death. She had wanted him to come home to Rosenberg, TX, but he did not want to put his family in danger as well.

Per his obituary, “He was loving, caring and so giving. When he walked into a room there was never a stranger in his presence and he would spark a conversation with anybody about anything. His heart and soul were one of the most pure and down to earth attributes about him.”

If you have info about this homicide, please call the APD Homicide at 512-974-TIPS or email them at [email protected] - or to remain anonymous, you can call the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at 512-472-8477 (TIPS).

Sources:

https://mailchi.mp/austintexas.gov/homicide-in-the-200-block-of-milton-st

https://www.facebook.com/AustinPolice/videos/5345688832148336/

https://www.fbherald.com/obituaries/cory-nicholas-arizmendez/article_4d581d02-345f-58f4-842c-b717afd24600.html

https://abc13.com/cory-arizmendez-rosenburg-man-killed-in-austin-mother-says-he-knew/11781608/