Copperas Cove police log accidents, assaults and thefts in June 28 calls

Copperas Cove police logged 11 calls in a June 28 bulletin that mixed crashes, family violence, theft and a report of organized criminal activity across both residential streets and busy traffic corridors. The day’s early calls centered on the 800 block of U.S. Highway 190, 3500 block of Lucas Street and 2500 block of Big Divide Road, while later entries pointed to property crime pressure on Settlement Road and East Business Highway 190.

The first listed incident was an accident at 0328 in the 800 block of U.S. Highway 190. Just before and after that, officers recorded assault by contact-family member at 0320 in the 3500 block of Lucas Street and assault causing bodily injury-family member at 0812 in the 2500 block of Big Divide Road. A welfare concern followed at 0951 in the 1200 block of Urbantke Court.

Property crime filled the middle and late portions of the log. Police documented criminal mischief valued between $2,500 and $30,000 at 1048 in the 2700 block of Settlement Road, then later logged theft valued between $750 and $2,500 at 1941 in the 100 block of North Drive. At 1843, officers also recorded engaging in organized criminal activity and theft valued between $750 and $2,500 at 2720 East Business Highway 190.

The East Business Highway 190 address was listed in a June 24 theft report and a Sept. 28 welfare concern.

The Copperas Cove Police Department's daily blotter is preliminary and can change as investigations continue. The department is organized into Uniform Services and Support Services, with patrol coverage provided around the clock through four shifts split into Blue and Gold Teams. It is also accredited through the Texas Police Chiefs Association Law Enforcement Best Practices Program, which required compliance with more than 168 professional standards.