All posts by Senior Officer Julia Hernandez-Garcia

Bravo District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Missing 6-year-old found unhurt

Date: September 24, 2013, 6:30pm
Location: 1010 Behman
Event: Missing Child
Case Number: 1309240152
20130924-235130.jpgCorpus Christi Police were called to 1010 Behman for a missing 6-year-old who was last seen in the apartment complex at approximately 6:30pm. An extensive search for Ahlyvian Ray Murphy began shortly after her mother reported her missing.

Over twenty-five officers, detectives, and supervisors along with the assistance of family, friends and neighbors searched for Ahlyvian until she was located at 9:59pm inside her home. Police believe Ahlyvian returned home while everybody searched for her.

The Corpus Christi Police Department would like to thank everyone who assisted in the search for Ahlyvian.

 

Community Outreach, Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division

CCPD Neighborhood Parking Enforcement Begins Tomorrow

Beginning Wednesday, September 25, 2013, the Corpus Christi Police Department will conduct a city-wide neighborhood parking enforcement initiative targeting illegally parked vehicles.  The Police Department is continuing with the enhanced parking initiative in response to continuous complaints of illegal parking throughout the city. 

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Police and Parking Enforcement Officers, as well as beat Officers working during their normal hours will be issuing citations to vehicles parked in a manner that is a violation or a hazard.  Please remember, it is illegal to park vehicles facing the wrong way, over 18” from the curb, or blocking fire hydrants, sidewalks, and driveways.

If you would like to report an abandoned vehicle or a vehicle blocking a driveway please, call the Traffic Safety Office at 361-886-2685 during business hours.

Animal Control, Community Outreach

Corpus Christi Animal Care Services-Vector, Rain May Delay Mosquito Spraying on 09/20/2013

Corpus Christi Animal Care Services – Vector will be spraying route 28, Flourbluff, tonight as weather permits. Vector Mosquito spraying is normally performed in the evening, typically after 7:00 pm. while most of the city population is indoors. The adulticide used poses no significant risks to human or pet health.
Weather conditions will affect the normal spraying schedule. Mosquito spraying will not occur during rain, drizzle, or if the wind speed is 10 mph or greater. In case of adverse weather conditions, spraying will be delayed until the next available week night.

Additional information on routes and mosquito spraying can be found at: http://www.cctexas.com/government/health-district/environmental-health/vector-control/index

Community Outreach

Corpus Christi Animal Care Services-Vector, Spraying For Mosquitos Due to Rain.

Corpus Christi Animal Care Services – Vector, has recorded an increase in mosquitos due to the heavy rain. The hatching of mosquito larvae is more active during times of heavy rain. While the mosquito count has increased, there are no cases signs of West Nile virus at this time.

Vector is unable to spray during actual rain and must wait for clear skies. Weather permitting; Vector will be spraying the Botanical area, the Lakes area, and the King’s crossing area tonight starting at 8:00pm. Vector technicians are also looking to the upcoming cool front forecasted for Friday to move many of these mosquitos out of the area.

Animal Care Services would like to remind pet owners that mosquitos can also cause heartworms in pets. Heartworms are transmitted from animal to animal by mosquitoes that are infected with a specific parasite (Dirofilaria immitis.)  According to the SPCA, heartworms are easy to prevent with an inexpensive, chewable pill available with a vet’s prescription.  Please contact your local veterinarian to have your dog tested for heartworms and placed on heartworm preventative.

“As with all outdoor activity, Animal & Vector Services recommends that people take the proper precautions by wearing insect repellant when outdoors. We also recommend heartworm prevention for indoor and outdoor pets. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” ~Heather Hedrick, Animal Care Services hProgram Manager

 

Charlie District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Narcotics/Vice Division

Drugs and Money Seized, Gang Member Arrested

Date:  9/15/13, 12:14am
Location:  4402 Bernandino Street  http://goo.gl/maps/AZrMl
Event:  Search Warrant
Case Number:  1309150176 

Money and drugs seized from 4402 Bernandino Street
Money and drugs seized from 4402 Bernandino Street

On September 16, 2013, shortly after midnight, Patrol Officers arrested Daniel Pineda (04/15/83) after he was found to be wanted.  During the arrest, Officers also found Marijuana and Cocaine inside the residence.

Officers with the Narcotics and Vice Investigations Division were called to assist and a search warrant was served on the residence.

The search of the residence netted a seizure of a cookie of Crack Cocaine which weighed 35.81 grams, four grams of powder Cocaine, three grams of Marijuana, along a quantity of Xanax bars and assorted pills.  Also seized were a firearm, a scale, and $1,242 in cash.  The Crack Cocaine has a street value of $1,800 while the powder Cocaine is valued at $200.

DanielPinedaDaniel Pineda was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana along with a Nueces County warrant for Failure to Appear on a Driving While License Invalid Charge.  Pineda was also charged with two outstanding Municipal Court warrants for No Driver’s License ($254) and Driving While License Invalid ($529.83).

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Turn these women in and earn some cash

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The Corpus Christi Police Department’s Financial Crimes Unit is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects involved in using the victim’s stolen credit card at several businesses in Corpus Christi, College Station, and Houston.

Anyone with any information on this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com.  Callers will earn a cash reward if the suspects are arrested.

Community Outreach

CCPD and CCFD to Host 9/11Remembrance Ceremony

Corpus Christi Police Chief Floyd Simpson and Corpus Christi Fire Chief Robert Rocha would like to extend an invitation to the community with a special invite to members of the police, fire, and EMS departments to attend our annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony honoring and celebrating the lives of those killed in the terrorist attacks.

On Wednesday, 9/11/2013, the Police Department, along with the Corpus Christi Fire Department, will co-host a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Sherrill Park in the 100 block of South Shoreline and Kinney Street. The ceremony will commence promptly at 9:30 a.m. and will include the CCFD Pipe & Drum Corps and the CCPD Color Guard & Rifle Team. The featured speaker will be CCFD Captain Lee Rogers who, with a Task Force, assisted in the recovery in New York.

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

68A Inspections cancelled for September 11, 2013

In observance of the 9/11 Memorial Ceremony being held on Wednesday, September 11th, the Corpus Christi Auto Theft Division will be unavailable to conduct 68A inspections at the City Impound lot.

68A inspections will resume on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 from 9:00am to 10:00am at the CCPD vehicle impound lot located at 5485 Greenwood Drive.

Community Outreach

Identity of Robber Sought

Date: September 7, 2013, 06:47
Location: 4101 Agnes Street http://goo.gl/maps/3It2s
Event: Aggravated Robbery
Case Number: 1309070063

Police were called to the convenience store for an armed robbery in which the store clerk was stabbed. The two employees reported the robber walked into the store and took an undetermined amount of money, stabbing one of them in arm. The clerk was taken to Spohn Memorial with non-life threatening injuries.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 20-30 years of age, standing 5’5″ to 5’7″ feet tall, and weighing 140 to 160 lbs. He was last seen wearing an orange “Texas Longhorns” t-shirt and blue jean shorts.

Anyone with any information on the identity of the suspect is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at http://www.888TIPS.com. A cash reward will be paid if the suspect is identified and arrested.

Community Outreach

9-11 5K Run Honoring South Texas First Responders

On Saturday, September 7, 2013, the second annual Patriot 5K Fun Run & Walk will take place in memory of the 12th anniversary of September 11, 2001.  The event honors all of those who are first to respond in times of emergency, including all present and past members of the Armed Forces, Police Officers, Firefighters and Paramedics, Sheriff’s Deputies, Department of Public Safety Troopers, Constable’s Officers, State and Federal Officers, Crime Scene Investigators and Dispatchers.

The event will begin with a patriotic ceremony at 7:00 a.m. at Sherrill Park, with the Corpus Christi Veterans Band and the Patriot Guard Riders of South Texas.  The 5K course will take place along the sea wall with a loop around the People Street T-Head and a turnaround in front of the bayfront.  Afterwards, participants can tour different law enforcement exhibits and awards for best running times in different age categories will be handed out.

The run will begin promptly at 7:30 a.m. at Sherrill Park, 222 S. Shoreline Drive.  The event is free to all active and retired first responders and members of the Armed Forces.  Kids 12 and under will cost $10, while adult non-first responders will cost $25.  Everyone will receive a t-shirt and a bib number for finish line timing, as quantities are availability.  Race day registration will take place from 6:30 a.m. until 7:15 a.m.  Participants may also go online to www.vfitproductions.com to register or to print out entry forms.