Former Cedar Park officer found dead in Killeen

Keco Motton
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Killeen Daily Herald
By Jana Lynn Kilcrease | Herald Staff Writer
May 14, 2023

Killeen police are investigating the death of Keco Motton, 46, of Killeen, but would not release further details, according to an article in Sunday’s Austin American-Statesman.

The Herald tried to contact Killeen Police Department by text, email and telephone for confirmation and comment, but received no response by deadline.

The former Cedar Park police officer was being investigated for possible sexual abuse earlier this month.

On May 5, Motton was arrested by the Texas Rangers on a charge of sexual assault, a second-degree felony, and booked into Williamson County Jail. He was released after posting bail on May 7.

Motton had been an officer with the department for 11 years.

According to the Statesman, Motton was arrested following allegations from a woman who came forward saying he had sexually assaulted her. The Statesman said Motton arranged to meet the woman at a community park to give her items she was requesting after responding to a domestic disturbance call on May 4, where he then allegedly assaulted her.

“We take allegations of sexual assault seriously and support all victims of crime,” Cedar Park Police Chief Mike Harmon said following the arrest.

The investigation into the sexual assault was still open Friday, according to Bryan Washko with the Department of Public Safety.

According to a Facebook post by Motton’s family, a “Walk of Honor” to donate his organs was scheduled for Sunday afternoon at Baylor, Scott and White Hospital in Temple.

“We take allegations of sexual assault seriously and support all victims of crime,” Cedar Park Police Chief Mike Harmon said following the arrest.

The investigation into the sexual assault was still open Friday, according to Bryan Washko with the Department of Public Safety.

According to a Facebook post by Motton’s family, a “Walk of Honor” to donate his organs was scheduled for Sunday afternoon at Baylor, Scott and White Hospital in Temple.