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Delta District

Waitress Robbed at Knife-point on North Beach

11.09.2011/8:50p.m.    Aggravated Robbery/UUMV    221 Hotel (Fajitaville)    1111090124

A 30-year-old female called Police stating that she had robbed of her money and her vehicle. Police and Medics made their way to the parking lot of Fajitaville located at 221 Hotel.

Officers located the victim who stated that when she walked out to her vehicle ( 2007 Dodge Caliber)  a male approached her and grabbed her from behind. The suspect had a knife in his hand and instructed her to get into her car with him. She did as instructed. During her time inside the vehicle, a struggle ensued between her and the male suspect.

During the struggle with the suspect, the victim was able to get out of the vehicle in an attempt to get away.  The suspect then got out of the vehicle as well, and continued to assault the victim.  The suspect used one of the victim’s  boots to strike her in the face, breaking her nose.  The suspect then took the victim’s vehicle and fled the scene.

UPDATE: The suspect was described as a Hispanic male, 25-27 years old, about 5’3″ to 5’5″ and between 150-160lbs. His hair was black, but he was wearing a brown beanie type hat during the robbery. He wore a tan jacket, blue colored jeans and black shoes.

The victim, who suffered injuries throughout her body, was taken to MMC for treatment.

UPDATE: The Corpus Christi Police Department’s Auto Theft Task Force received information that the Port of Corpus Christi had recovered the victim’s 2007 Dodge Caliber. The report went on to say that it was floating in the inner harbor at 2121 Navigation. Detectives continue to investigate.

Anyone with information on this Robbery is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS

Adam District

Aggravated Robbery at Local Gentleman’s Club Parking Lot

11.10.2011/2:33a.m.     Aggravated Robbery     5401 Leopard     1111100007

A shots fired call came into the MetroCom Dispatch center stating that a truck had just left “The Cabaret” Gentleman’s Club and was on Leopard Street.

Officers were able to make a traffic stop on a truck fitting the description. They made contact with three individuals in the truck, who were the victims. The driver stated that he had just been robbed.  He informed the Officers that he had been inside of the club all night. When he got ready to leave, he drove around the rear of the building and was waiting for his friends. At that time, he stated that a dark-colored vehicle pulled up behind him and two males approached his vehicle. They pointed guns at him and demanded money from all the occupants and then began beating the driver. The suspects then drove away.

The two suspects were described a Hispanic Males.

The victim was checked out by Medics at the scene and released.

The vehicle is described as a dark-colored Jaguar. Seen here in these Videos.

If you have any information or if you recognize this vehicle we encourage you to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS, or log on at 888tips.com the information you provide could earn you a cash reward.

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Delta District

Nude Dude!

11.8.2011/11:03pm    Disorderly Conduct   100 N. Shoreline     1111080146

Officers were dispatched to the 100 block of N. Shoreline for a male who was walking through the Whataburger parking lot, nude. Officers made contact with him but were initially unable to identify the man, as he did not have an identification card on him, or anything else for that matter.

An Officer who arrived at the scene recognized him as William McGugin (9.27.1981), as he had been contacted earlier in the evening by Officers. During that contact, McGugin was fully clothed. Due to him being nude in public he was arrested for Disorderly Conduct.

This was the 2nd arrest of the night for folks not having clothes on. See the first story: http://wp.me/p1D8kP-xM

Delta District

No Shirt, No Shoes, No Service

11.8.2011/8:31pm    Disorderly Conduct    4010 E. Causeway Blvd     1111080135

Two clerks called Police after a female had walked into their store topless. The first time that she walked in without a shirt or bra, the clerks made her leave and asked her to put some clothes on. She returned a short time later, but still without any type of shirt or bra, fully exposing herself. The clerks asked her to leave once again and then they called the Police.

The Officers arrived and were speaking to the clerks when Trudy Mullin (1.8.1961) walked in a third time. This time she had on a jacket but was still exposed. She was arrested for Disorderly Conduct.

Charlie District

Burglar Picks Wrong Home

11.8.2011/3:21pm      Burglary       3208 Caravelle       1111080092

 

A call came in to MetroCom Dispatch for a man who had just broken into an apartment by kicking in a front door. When the burglar saw that the homeowner was home, he left the area. The homeowner called the Police and gave a description of the burglar. An Officer that was in the area, spotted the burglar, who was identified as Mark Meru (10.19.1966) and detained him.

The homeowner then advised Officers that the man they had in custody was the man who had kicked in his front door and made entry into his home. Meru was arrested for Burglary.

Community Outreach

CCPD Holds Monthly Auto Auction

The C.C.P.D.’s commitment to “Keep Corpus Christi Safe” has continued with its “Zero Tolerance No Insurance Initiative”.  

On Saturday, November 5th, 2011, a total of 64 cars and 4 motorcycles will be auctioned at the Corpus Christi Police Department Vehicle Impound Lot located at 2600 Holly Road during our monthly auction. Approximately 12 of these vehicles are “No Insurance” impounds. On Friday, November 4th, 2011, the general public will be allowed to register and view the vehicles to be auctioned from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There is no registration fee.

On the day of the auction, the general public can continue to register and view the vehicles from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.  The auction will commence promptly at 10:00 a.m. The vehicles to be auctioned can be viewed at www.siskauction.com. An auction list may also be downloaded from the same website.

The department’s strong stand and enforcement of this “Zero Tolerance No Insurance Initiative” will continue and all vehicles involved in accidents will be impounded and the driver cited if they are unable to provide financial proof of insurance. Driver’s license and proof of financial responsibility checkpoints will continue to be conducted at the Shift Captains’ authorization.

Officers have issued 4,584 citations for Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility since January 1, 2011.

The City of Corpus Christi will also hold a Heavy Equipment Auction on November 19th, 2011

Community Outreach

Decision House, a Success For All


Decision House
Decision House

Over the weekend, nearly 3500 people along with volunteers from area churches, law enforcement agencies, school districts, and organizations took part in the first annual Decision House Fall Festival.  The event, which was sponsored by Citizens in Support of the CCPD Police Foundation, Corpus Christi Caller Times and the Scripps Howard Foundation, and the Faith Based Services Coalition, offered people of all ages live music, games, and food.

The most popular part of the festival featured a walk through drama called, “Decision House.”  Volunteer actors profiled two teenaged boys whose decisions have devastating results, which not only gravely impact them, but their families, friends and many others.

On Friday 494 people toured Decision House , on Saturday the number increased to 826. Decision House included four scenes.  The first, a videotape featuring actors from the Police Department’s Explorer Post#133, which set up the scenario, the second, a wreck scene featuring several Corpus Christi Police Officers, the third scene, a death notification scene, and the fourth, a courtroom scene which featured several members of the Nueces County District Attorney’s Office, including District Attorney Mark Skurka and City of Corpus Christi Municipal Court Judge Maria Flores.

Before participants left the tour, they heard testimonials from three local men, who told tour groups how their bad decisions sent them to prison for many years, how difficult it has been being accepted again by family and friends and the public, gaining employment and what changes they have made to lead a more positive life.

Many participants also took advantage of an area called “Crossroads” where clergy of all faiths and professional counselors offered assistance requested by participants, from prayer to just listening.

The first annual Decision House Fall Festival was a wonderful example of how volunteers from different faiths, organizations, school districts, and area law enforcement agencies, can work together to provide a meaningful event for the enjoyment of all ages.

For more information on Decision House please visit their Facebook page.

Charlie District, Criminal Intelligence Unit

Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Make Arrest

10.27.2011/8:30 a.m.   Online Solicitation of a Minor   2630 Waldron Road     1110260084

Detectives with the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force culminated an investigation on 10/27/11 with the arrest of Joshua Goldsworthy (9/13/92) for online solicitation of a minor and displaying harmful material to a child.

Detectives initially received a complaint from the parents of a 15-year-old after their child was solicited online.  Goldsworthy sent the 15-year-old an explicit photograph, and then arranged to meet the minor for sex.  When Goldsworthy arrived for the meeting, he was arrested by CCPD Detectives and Special Agents with the Department of Homeland Security (ICE).

The Blotter initially listed the address of 5400 SPID. The correct address is 2630 Waldron Road (parking lot of Bluff Manor Apartments).

Updated 11.1.11,  8:00 a.m. 

Community Outreach

CCPD & D.E.A. Prescription Take-Back-Day a Success

 

The Corpus Christi Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration hosted the 2nd Annual Prescription Drug Take-Back-Day on Saturday October, 29 2011. throughout South Texas.

The D.E.A. released the numbers of the various medications that were collected at the ten locations with a total of 892.6 pounds. The D.E.A had five locations in Corpus Christi where they collected 711.1 pounds of pills.

The CCPD and D.E.A. would like to thank all the folks who brought in their potentially dangerous prescription drugs. A huge thanks also goes out to those who donated their locations as a drop off point.

 

 

 

 

 

ORIGINAL MEDIA RELEASE

DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION CONDUCTS SECOND COASTAL BEND PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE-BACK DAY ON OCTOBER 29, 2011    “Living Drug Free Starts at Home”

(Corpus Christi, TX) –   The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), along with the Corpus Christi, Portland, Cuero, and Sinton Police Departments and the Kleberg County Sheriff’s Office, will provide the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs.  On Saturday, October 29th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., DEA along with its local law enforcement counterparts will host the Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.  There will be ten Take-Back locations within the Coastal Bend Community.  Additionally, students from the Texas A&M Health Science Center – Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy will be at select locations offering complimentary blood pressure and glucose screenings. 

This initiative, “Living Drug Free Starts at Home,” addresses vital public safety and health issues.  Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse.  Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high–more Americans currently abuse prescription drugs than the number of those using cocaine, hallucinogens, and heroin combined, according to the 2010 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH).  The same study shows that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet.  In April of 2011, Americans turned in 376,593 pounds—188 tons—of prescription drugs at nearly 5,400 sites operated by the DEA and more than 3,000 state and local law enforcement partners.

The Prescription Take-Back service is free and no questions will be asked.

Collection Sites will be set up at the following locations:

  • KIII TV                                                      5002 S.P.I.D., Corpus Christi
  • Boys and Girls Club                              3902 Greendwood Drive, Corpus Christi
  • HEB                                                             5313 Saratoga Boulvevard, Corpus Christi
  • HEB (Flour Bluff)                                   1145 Waldron Road, Corpus Christi
  • HEB (Annaville)                                     11100 Leopard Sttreet, Corpus Christi
  • HEB                                                             1600 Wildcat Boulevard, Portland
  • Coastal Bend College                           1814 Brahma Boulevard, Kingsville
  • Kleberg County Sheriff’s Office        1500 E. King Street, Kingsville
  • Cuero City Hall                                       201 E. Main Street, Cuero
  • Sinton Chamber of Commerce         218 West Sinton Street, Sinton

Prescription drug disposal and the DEA’s Take-Back events are significant pieces of the White House’s Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Plan released this year by the Office of National Drug Control Policy.  Purging home medicine cabinets of neglected drugs is one of four strategies for reducing prescription drug abuse and diversion laid out in Epidemic:  Responding to America’s Prescription Drug Abuse Crisis.  The other strategies include education of health care providers, patients, parents and youth; establishing prescription drug monitoring programs in all states; and increased enforcement to address doctor shopping and pill mills.

For more information and collection sites nation-wide, please visit www.dea.gov.