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Narcotics/Vice Division

Narcotics & SWAT Execute Search Warrant

On 7-5-13 at about 0658 hours NVID officers, with the assistance of the SWAT team, executed a search and arrest warrant at 1530 Winnebago. SWAT made entry and secured the scene.

A search of the residence netted a seizure of 27 grams of powder cocaine, 4 grams of crack cocaine and $ 832 cash.

Three subjects were arrested. Thomas Clark (11-2-81), Tomasina Flores (12-4-79) and Jose DeLaGarza (11-18-80) were charged with manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance more than 4 grams and subsequently booked into the City Detention Center.

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Community Outreach, Traffic Safety Division

Police Operations for 4th of July Weekend

Corpus Christi Police Department
4th of July Enforcement and Operations

The Corpus Christi Police Department (CCPD) is committed to ensuring that citizens of the city as well as visitors have a safe and enjoyable 4th of July experience. There will be numerous activities occurring in and around the city to include a parade and fireworks. The department will be conducting enforcement as well as traffic and safety patrols around the city in an effort to keep everyone safe. Below are the operations that the CCPD will be conducting for the 4th of July weekend.

Beginning Wednesday July 3rd:
The CCPD will have officers patrolling throughout the city working to keep our streets safe by concentrating exclusively on looking for intoxicated drivers. This will continue through Saturday July 6th. An additional six officers will be assigned to the beach on a daily basis and continue through Sunday July 7th.

Thursday July 4th:
The CCPD will be working in conjunction with the Corpus Christi Fire Department to enforce all fireworks ordinances. This will consist of 6 additional officers assigned to respond to fireworks calls during the evening hours. Officers will be issuing citations to individuals found to be in violation of municipal ordinance SECTION 3311 CONSUMER FIREWORKS. Citizens can call the police department at 886-COPS to report fireworks calls.

Parade:
There will also be a 4th of July parade at 10:30 a.m. on Shoreline Blvd. It will begin at Resaca St. and Shoreline and continue southbound on Shoreline. The parade will end at McCaughn Park. The CCPD will be providing traffic control throughout the parade route. Citizens should expect delays around this area during this time.

Fireworks:
The fireworks display is scheduled to begin at 9:30 p.m. Heavy traffic, congestion, and delays should be expected along Shoreline Blvd. and on North Beach. The CCPD will be providing traffic control for both areas. There will be numerous traffic control devices set up to include cones, barricades, and officers stationed at various intersections. It should be noted that the Harbor Bridge will be closed to pedestrian traffic (sidewalk closed) on the northbound side of the bridge from 8 p.m. thru 11 p.m.

After the fireworks some citizens that are on North Beach will be detoured to SH 181 NB to Portland. This is to help expedite the flow of traffic as there is only 1 on-ramp on North Beach that allows you to get back to the city. Citizens will be able to drive to Portland and exit on Moore Ave, Wildcat Ln., or Buddy Ganem. Portland PD officers will be assisting with traffic control in their city. They can then take the turnaround to return to the city. Citizens are also encouraged to use the Joe Fulton Corridor to expedite their return home.

Community Outreach

ATTF Presser 1 July 2013

July Watch Your Month

Corpus Christi Auto Theft Task Force
“Watch Your Car Month”

Press Conference

• Chris White, Lieutenant – Auto Theft Task Force
• La Palmera Mall – Food Court
• Monday, July 1, 2013
• 11:30 a.m.

Protect it, it’s yours.

To kick off the Auto Theft Task Force’s July initiative to reduce auto crimes, Lieutenant Chris White will hold a press conference to provide statistics on auto burglaries and auto thefts. “Protect it, it’s yours” is the new campaign the ATTF, along with the Texas Auto Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority, will be promoting to remind citizens of the belongings they own and how to protect them. Opportunity will be provided to obtain footage of vehicles with the potential for criminal activity.

For more information or a free brochure on vehicle burglary and theft prevention safety tips, call 361-886-2872.

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Criminal Investigations Division

Warrant for Murder Served

On 6-11-13, Homicide detectives obtained a Murder warrant for Jacob Alan Crow, DOB: 5-30-81, for the Homicide at 2433 Nemec St. #D.  The victim in this case is Charles Noack, 70 years old.

Bond is $300,000.  Affidavit filed with JP Joe Benavides. The warrant was served  to Crow in jail.

Narcotics/Vice Division

Prostitution Sting

On 06/07/13 CCPD Narcotics Vice Investigators conducted a prostitution sting in the North area of town. Personnel from the Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation rode along for observation. The following offenders were arrested for prostitution:

Giraves, Pamela 07/18/63
Guitierrez, Elaine 11/01/69
Rodriguez, Ashley 06/15/88 **
Garcia, Juliana 12/29/90
Esquivel, Debra 11/16/68
Ramon, Amanda 07/30/89
Dominguez, Monica 05/13/82
Sanchez, Esmarelda 11/07/55
Rivera, Jennifer 08/13/79
Chambless, Penny 09/22/81

All offenders were charged with class B prostitution. Possible enhancements for repeat offenders will be investigated. ** Also had a Nueces county warrant for Obstructing Police.

Community Outreach

Hurricane Training for Supervisors

This week (May 26 – June 1) is National Hurricane Preparedness Week. NOOA is predicting an active or extremely active hurricane season.

In order to prepare, we are presenting a Hurricane Training course for all of our sworn and non-sworn supervisors. The class is 8 hours long and will cover weather, assignments, and our department’s role and response to a hurricane type event.

The classes are from 8:15 am to 4:15 pm and will be held at the Del Mar Business Center at Kostoryz and Staples.

Media contacts are Captain W. Breedlove and Captain D. Asbury.

Hurricane Information from NOAA

Community Outreach, Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division

DWI Statistics: Year to Date

DWI Statistics

                                        April 16, 2013                     Same time 2012    __                            Total in 2012

DWI & DUI Arrest             330                                           265                              UP    24%                         1036

                                                          April  2013           March  2013        Feb . 2013           

DWI Arrests Last 3 Months          47                               135*                             72

*the 135 DWI arrest made in March was an all time record high for one month for our department                                                                                           

2013 DWI  Stats

324         DWI Arrest as of  April 16, 2013

6              DUI Arrest as of  April 16, 2013

56           Suspects consented to gave a sample of their breath

148         Suspects consented to gave a sample of their blood

112         Suspects refused to give a sample of breath or blood and a search warrant was obtained

7              Suspects refused to give consent of breath or blood and a mandatory blood draw was required

1              Suspects refused both blood and breath request, and no evidence was obtained.

In all the cases filed for DWI, a sample of breath or blood was obtained. (99% of cases filed have breath or blood evidence)

46           Felony DWI cases.  (29 for DWI with two or more prior convictions;  11 for intoxication assault;

5              DWI Child; 1 intoxication manslaughter)

.18          Average Breath /Blood results from suspects

120         DWI arrest were involved in Traffic Crashes

CCPD Officers by Number of Arrest                                            CCPD DWI Arrest by District

Justin Sanders   Assist  26 / 14 Unassisted = 40                                                     ADAM                  54

Gary Williams     Assist  30 /  3 Unassisted=33                                                        BRAVO                88

Elizabeth Leal                     17                                                                                              CHARLIE            124

Daniel Guajardo               17                                                                                                DELTA                 64

Criminal Investigations Division

Chief Seeks Charges For Hoax

Corpus Christi Police responded to a possible abduction call in the 3200 block of Surfside Boulevard Wednesday afternoon.  Two girls initially reported that they were taken involuntarily by three men in a brown van.  During the investigation, Detectives discovered the claim was false and no actual abduction occurred.

Chief Floyd Simpson stated that he will reach out to District Attorney Mark Skurka about the possibility of filing charges for “False Report” on the two juvenile females. A report was written, listing the two as suspects in the case. “The department takes each one of these calls very seriously and we spare no expense to investigate it” he said. “It draws police resources during the call and then resources to investigate the case”.

Some of that investigation time was on an overtime basis, at the expense of the community and the Chief feels that restitution should be made. “We are working with City Legal and Risk Management as well see how we can begin seeking restitution, if it all possible” he concluded.

Community Outreach

Officers to monitor West Guth & Labonte Park

The Corpus Christi Police Department would like to remind all users of West Guth and LaBonte parks that we will be monitoring both parks throughout Easter Sunday. Officers will be enforcing the city ordinances for parks. Below are some of the rules:

West Guth & Labonte Park Rules and Regulations

  • Park Curfew: 10pm – 6am—City Noise ordinance enforced City Code of Ordinances: Chapter 31 Noise (Ord.No.027440)
  • No lifeguards are on duty–Children must be supervised at ALL times. (LaBonte Park)
  • Dogs must be on leash & owners must pick up pet wastes.
  • When parking allow enough room for emergency vehicles to pass through.
  • The following are not permitted:
  • Littering
  • Alcohol
  • Motorized vehicles (ATV, go-carts, motor-bikes or scooters)
  • Glass containers
  • Fireworks or campfires
  • There will be limited number of portable toilets made available for public use.
  • Customer is responsible for cleaning the reserved campsite area after use and disposing of all trash in receptacles.

Report non-emergencies to 886-2600

 

Narcotics/Vice Division

Narcotics Division Has Busy Day

Officers conducted a traffic stop at Baldwin and Elizabeth. The driver, Gilberto Bustamante (10.22.1983) had an outstanding warrant and was taken into custody. During an inventory search of the vehicle he was driving, Officers found crack cocaine along with marijuana. Officers also seized $750 in cash. Officers also arrested Jessica Gaytan (5.13.1986), who was with Bustamante in the vehicle. Both individuals were taken to the City Detention Center and booked.

Date: March 28, 2013, 18:02

Location: Baldwin/Elizabeth

Offense: Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana, Warrant of Arrest

Case Number: 1303280108

 

Officers with the Narcotics/Vice Division served a Search Warrant at 4117 Stafford. Officers seized cocaine and marijuana at the location along with nearly $1700.00 in cash. Arrested at the location was Mario Espinosa (9.2.1987). He was taken to the City Detention Center and booked.

Date: March 28, 2013, 18:30

Location: 4117 Stafford  http://goo.gl/maps/NXIPY

Offense: Manufacture/Delivery of Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana

Case Number: 1303280119