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Community Outreach

Chief and POA President Thank Corpus Christi

Thank You Corpus Christi!

I cannot thank the citizens of Corpus Christi enough for their outpouring of concern, well wishes, thoughts and prayers for our two injured Officers. Our department’s strength comes from the support of our community and the effectiveness of our members. I can see that we have an abundance of both. As a Police Chief, I cannot ask for much more than that.

As for my Officers, they are trained and given tools to survive in situations such as the shooting on Congressional. The tools that were available, for immediate medical care, were vital to the survival of our two Officers. I, along with the CC Police Officers’ Association President Scott Leeton, say thank you to our Crime Control District Board, the Corpus Christi Police Foundation and our Citizen’s Police Academy Alumni Association. Over the years these organizations have funded much-needed items for our Officers that are not in our yearly budget.  From flashlights to knives and the “Go Bag” that was utilized yesterday, they have greatly enhanced our opportunity to better serve our community. We will continue to do so and hope that our partnership will grow with our citizens and our police organizations.

Thank you again,

Floyd Simpson – Chief of Police and  Scott Leeton – President, Police Officers’ Association​

Criminal Investigations Division

Detectives Obtain Warrants on Attempted Capital Murder Suspect

Detectives have obtained arrest warrants for Travis Cody Magill, DOB: 11-5-91, the Attempted Capital Murder suspect who is currently hospitalized in ICU at MMC. He will be booked into CDC once he is released from the hospital.

Warrant 14-FE-108-JP1-2: UUMV, bond $50,000
Warrant 14-FE-109-JP1-2: Two Counts of Att. Capital Murder, bond $700,000

Community Outreach

Learn The Facts About Murine Typhus – Press Release

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Press Release:

Contact Person:  Dr. William Burgin, Jr., M.D. Local Health Authority, Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District, phone : 361-633-1324

HEALTH DISTRICT ADVISES RESIDENTS:  “LEARN THE FACTS ABOUT MURINE TYPHUS”

The Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District is advising residents to learn the facts about murine typhus.

Murine typhus, also called typhus or endemic typhus, is a rickettsial disease caused by the organism Rickettsia typhi. Most of the murine typhus cases in Texas occur in South Texas from Nueces County southward to the Rio Grande Valley, but a few cases are reported in other parts of the state each year.

According to William Burgin, Jr., M.D., Local Healthy Authority, “Rats and their fleas are the natural reservoirs, and other animals such as opossums and domestic cats, may also be reservoirs for fleas that can transmit typhus.”

Health officials advise that fleas, such as the rat flea and the cat flea are the most common vectors (animals that transfer the disease from one host to another) of typhus.

“Typhus is easily treatable,” states Dr. Burgin.  “And you can only get typhus once in your lifetime.”

Symptoms of the disease include headache, fever, nausea, and body aches. Five or six days after the initial symptoms, you may get a rash that starts on the trunk of your body and spreads to your arms and legs. If left untreated, the disease may last for several months. A doctor can conduct tests to tell you if you have typhus.

If you suspect that you have murine typhus, see a doctor.  Typhus is easily treated with certain antibiotics.

For more information go to: http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/idcu/disease/murine_typhus/information/

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Bravo District

Aggravated Assault at Apartment Complex

Date: Sunday, March 09, 2014, 6:00 a.m.
Location: 5750 Curtis Clark Dr. (Stoneleigh Apts)
Offense: Aggravated Assault
Case Number: 1403090026

UPDATE: At  about 2:10 p.m. Detectives with the Family Violence Unit arrested Frank Cordova (11/27/1970) on two warrants that were obtained earlier in the day. The two warrants were for Aggravated Assault w/Deadly Weapon. Each warrant had a $150,000 bond.

Officers were dispatched to the Stoneleigh Apartments for a shots fired call. Upon arriving they observed a 59-year-old male on the ground near the garage area of the apartments with injuries to his face. The victim stated that a 43-year-old man had hit him with a car while he was near the garage. The male victim stated to Officers that he had a handgun and had shot at the suspect’s vehicle as it fled the area. Officers then located a second victim, which was the 31-year-old estranged wife of the suspect, with injuries as well. Both victims were transported to Spohn MMC with non life threatening injuries. Officers located the handgun used by the 59-year-old male. It was tagged as evidence.

Officers were able to obtain information on the suspect and searched the immediate area but were unable to find the suspect. Soon thereafter the suspect made contact with the Officers to give his side of the story. Officers also located the suspect vehicle, where it was impounded for investigation. No arrests were made.

Detectives continue to work the case.

Bravo District, Patrol Division

Spring Break Patrol Report – Saturday March 8

Beach Patrol Officers reported light traffic for the day and shut down the Beach Operations around 10:00 p.m.

Activities include: 

At 2:39 p.m., Units were flagged down near Beach Marker 216 by parents regarding a man who was in the ladies restroom making inappropriate gestures and comments to young females. Several witnesses came forward and spoke to the Officers. The Officers were able to locate and arrest Gary Bovee (10/11/1943) for “Disorderly Conduct”
Case # 1403080090 

At 7:15 p.m., Officers contacted Andrew Saenz (1/12/1990) near Beach Marker 198 during a traffic stop. He was arrested for a Warrant for Arrest. During the arrest Officers located marijuana on Saenz. He was additionally charged.  
Case #1403080124

 

 

Community Outreach

2014 Spring Break Public Safety Plan

Traffic Route2014 Spring Break Public Safety Plan

The City of Corpus Christi wants everyone visiting our Sparkling City by the Bay during Spring Break 2014 to enjoy a safe and relaxing vacation. For months, the Police, Fire, and Parks and Recreation Departments have been conducting planning sessions and making preparations to accomplish that goal.

Spring Break Beach Patrols begin on March 7th and continue through March 18th. The first shift will begin patrolling each day at 11 AM and continue until 9 PM.  A second shift will begin at 4 PM and patrol the beach until 2 AM.  Contingencies are in place for additional officers to respond to the beach if needed.

The Fire Department will have an additional ambulance available at Station 16 over the weekend of March 15 & 16. Lifeguards will be patrolling the beach from 12:00 am to 6:00 pm to respond to minor incidents and beach rescues. Packery Patrol will be operational from 11:30am-2pm and 4pm-6:30pm. CCFD will also have a jet ski stationed at the Packery Boat ramp and Windward Parking lot.

The CCPD will have a mobile police substation at the corner of SH361 and Park Road 22 located in the American Bank parking lot from March 8th to the 18th. Operating hours will be from 11 am until dark each night. The substation will be staffed by CCPD volunteers. Citizens will be able to get general tourist information and file minor police reports. Units with the Crime Prevention, Auto Theft and Family Violence division will have presentations scheduled throughout the Spring Break period. The CCPD Mounted Patrol will be operational during Spring Break.

On most days, beach goers will be directed to enter the beach at Access Road 3 and exit at Zahn Road.  Beach traffic will be one way from Access Road 3 to Zahn Road. Traffic officers will control traffic with a portable signal at Zahn Road and SH 361. Please be on the lookout for Officers and safety personnel.

Beach goers are encouraged to leave early and expect delays due to heavy traffic on the Island. The Texas Department of Transportation project on Park Road 22 and SH 361 will be suspended, between March 7th through the 23rd, so not to interfere with the beach traffic.

While the City of Corpus Christi encourages everyone to have a good time and enjoy the beach, officers will be on the lookout for alcohol related crimes such as DWI, public intoxication and underage drinking. All vehicles will be required to have a “beach parking permit”.
Beach goers are reminded that the following are prohibited at the beach by city ordinance:

•No glass containers (City Ord 10-65)
•No littering (City Ord 10-57)
•Dogs are prohibited on the beach from Access Road 3 to Zahn Road (during Spring Break by Special Order of the City Manager City Ord 10-59)

Due to safety concerns, the City of Corpus Christi strongly requests pallets not be taken to the beach.  Burning of pallets is prohibited as the nails leave dangerous litter.  Fires on the beach also have to comply with City Ordinance 10-67. Most importantly open fires in a fire pit or on the ground cannot be any larger than three (3) feet in any dimension.

For a more information on the City Ordinances please click on the link: MUNICODE

Animal Control

Animal Care Services Logo Contest Winner

On January 1st, 2014, Corpus Christi Animal Care Services & Vector Control announced a logo contest to kick-off the changes of Animal Care Services and new mission for 2014. With 50 submissions, which were all unique and artful, one submission captured the NEW Animal Care Services perfectly.

Miguel Quintanilla of Corpus Christi created the winning logo that will be officially unveiled on 03/06/2014 at 1:00pm at 2626 Holly Rd.  A brief ceremony and award presentation will congratulate Mr. Quintanilla and introduce his creativity to the community. We invite all local media to partake in our announcement.

When: 3/06/2014 at 1:00pm

Where: 2626 Holly Rd. Conference room

What: Winning logo contestant and logo announced.

Criminal Investigations Division

Body Found Near Port of Corpus Christi Identified

UPDATE 2.25.2014 3:48 p.m. The body that was located near the Harbor Bridge has been identified as Missing Person, Sean Yates. The Medical Examiner is currently conducting an autopsy for cause of death.

 

Original Story:

The Corpus Christi Police Department Homicide/Robbery Bureau is asking the public’s assistance in locating 35-year-old Sean Yates  who was reported missing on January 30, 2014.  Yates was last seen at 902 Airport Road and is in need of his medication.

Sean was last seen wearing a grey shirt, dark jeans and white tennis shoes. He is 5′ 5″ tall and weighs 154 pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes. He is non-aggressive, likes flashing lights and police officers.

If you have any information or know the whereabouts of Sean Yates please call CCPD’s 911 Metrocom Center. For further information please contact Corpus Christi Police Department Homicide/Robbery Detective R.L. Garcia at 361-886-2850.

Community Outreach

Child Dies In Backyard Accident

Offense: Injury to a Child
Offense number: 1402200084
Location: 4655 Sharpsburg
Time: 4:01pm

Adam units responded to 4655 Sharpsburg Rd for an injured, unresponsive child. The victim, a 4-year-old female, was playing on a skateboard in the driveway. A relative at the home heard a noise and when they went to check on the child found that a BBQ pit had fallen onto the child.

The child was transported to MMC where Doctors worked to obtain a pulse.

Update at 8:15 p.m.: The child did not survive the injuries sustained in the accident. Detectives will continue to investigate.

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Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

Officer Involved Shooting

UPDATE: 2.25.2014 The Public Information Office was informed that Brian Robles was transported to the CDC on Monday 2.24.2014 @ 4:27 p.m. He was booked on charges of:

Aggravated Assault w/Deadly Weapon
Burglary of a Habitation
Evading Arrest w/Vehicle
Murder – Capital (Attempted)
Warrant of Arrest

On Monday 2/17/2014 calls to 911 came in for a carjacking near the Bay Vista Apartments where a dually pickup had been taken. The suspect was described to have displayed a weapon during the incident. The suspect then left the area.

At 12:40 pm calls to 911 indicated that there was a man with a gun trying to break into vehicles at a hotel located at 4414 Surfside. Callers told dispatchers that they could hear the gunshots. At the same time calls were coming in that the suspect was getting into a red Nissan vehicle and leaving the scene towards Portland.

Officers observed the vehicle heading towards Portland and began a vehicle pursuit. Officers with Portland PD assisted in the pursuit that took place on SH 181 northbound and southbound. The suspect exited and then entered the highway in an attempt to elude Officers. At 12:54 Officers advised that the vehicle had stopped near the Buddy Ganem exit in Portland. The suspect displayed a handgun towards the Officers, and the Officers returned gunfire striking the suspect several times.

The suspect was detained and then treated by EMS personnel from Portland. He was taken to Spohn MMC and was taken into surgery. At last note he did not have any life threatening injuries. None of the Officers involved were injured.

The suspect in the incident is Brian Allen Robles 11-14-1983. Detectives are investigating Robles for cases involving Evading Arrest, Aggravated Assault and Attempted Capital Murder.

The Corpus Christi Police Officers involved are Lieutenant Mark Tuley a 14 year veteran, Sr. Officer Jesse Cruz a 12 year veteran and Sr. Officer Tony Gonzalez an 11 year veteran. They have been placed on Administrative Leave per Departmental Procedure. Portland PD will release the name of the Officers involved from their agency.

UPDATE: 2.25.2014 The Public Information Office was informed that Brian Robles was transported to the CDC on Monday 2.24.2014 @ 4:27 p.m. He was booked on charges of:

Aggravated Assault w/Deadly Weapon
Burglary of a Habitation
Evading Arrest w/Vehicle
Murder – Capital (Attempted)
Warrant of Arrest