Copperas Cove Police Arrest 2 Teenage Burglary Suspects

Police in Copperas Cove arrested 2 teenagers suspected of burglary and a host of other charges.

According to CCPD, a Copperas Cove Police Officer was patrolling the 1100 block of Stewart Street when he observed two male subjects in a driveway wearing dark clothing standing near two parked vehicles.

The officer stopped to make contact with the subjects, however; they entered a red sedan and fled the scene. The officer pursued the vehicle and learned it was reported stolen from Morgan’s Point Resort. The driver of the stolen vehicle crashed into a telephone pole on Ogletree Pass and the two subjects fled the scene but was caught a short while later.

Allen Knight (photo above) a 17 year old Killeen resident was arrested and charged with Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity, Evading Arrest or Detention with a Vehicle, Fraudulent Use or Possession of Identifying Information, Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle, Unlawful Carrying Weapons, Evading Arrest or Detention, Duty on Striking Structure, Fixture, or Highway Landscaping Over $200, and Possession of Marijuana Under Two Ounces.

A 14 year old Temple teen was also arrested and charged with Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity, Unlawful Carrying Weapons, Burglary of Vehicles, Evading Arrest or Detention, and Possession of Marijuana Under Two Ounces.

CCPD says their investigation is ongoing and more charges could be pending for both teens.

If you have any information that can help CCPD, please contact them at 254-547-8222 or Copperas Cove Crime Stoppers at 254-547-1111.