Police Seek Man for Aggravated Assault and Unlawful Restraint on Sterling Drive

Fredrick Claude Edison (3/29/1982) has warrants for his arrest for Aggravated Assault and Unlawful Restraint
Fredrick Claude Edison (3/29/1982) has warrants for his arrest for Aggravated Assault and Unlawful Restraint

The Corpus Christi Police have obtained warrants for the arrest of Frederick Claude Edison (3/29/1982) for Aggravated Assault and for Unlawful Restraint for an event which happened on December 1, 2014 on the 3400 block of Sterling Drive. Edison is described as a 32-year-old male who stands 5 feet 10 inches tall, is 160 pounds and has black hair and brown eyes. Anyone who knows how to locate Edison should contact the local Police. Anyone who would like to provide information to locate Edison and keep their identity secret should contact Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

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Date: December , 2014, 20:15
Location: 3400 Sterling Drive
Offense: Assault
Case Number: 1214010117

The Corpus Christi Police SWAT Team responded to a call for a possible barricaded violent assault suspect on th 3400 block of Sterling Drive Monday night.

A 29-year-old woman asked for help from a resident of the 3500 block of Sterling Drive at 8:16pm Monday night after she was injured in an assault. Corpus Christi Police arrived and the 29-year-old woman explained that the man who injured her was not present, but may be at a home with a young child on the 3400 block of Sterling Drive and has access to firearms.

The 29-year-old woman was taken to the hospital for treatment for her injuries. Officers went to the 3400 block of Sterling Drive and found the suspects vehicle in the driveway. Officers also found the child, unharmed, and the Officers brought the child to safety and to someone who could care for the child.

Officers requested a response from SWAT and the Hostage Negotiation Team in order to establish safe contact with the suspect. The 3400 block of Sterling was closed to traffic from about 10:15pm until about 12:30am when the SWAT team determined the suspect was not in the home.

Anyone who is in a violent relationship should contact local police and report each incident. Resources are available within the community in abundance which can help those in a violent relationship before injuries and property damage gets worse. Early intervention is the best chance to reduce injuries from a violent relationship. More information is available at 886-2600 by asking to speak to a crime victims advocate.