All posts by Senior Officer Julia Hernandez-Garcia

Two Taken to ER in Early Evening Accident

Occurred on 2/14/13, 7:29am  Traffic Accident    1302140129/C1301086

A 14-year-old and a 17-year-old were struck by a Chevrolet Impala as they crossed the intersection at Staples and Laredo Streets.

Further investigation revealed the driver of the Impala was traveling northbound on S. Staples when she turned onto Laredo and struck the two females walking through the cross walk.  Both victims were taken to Spohn Memorial with minor injuries.

The 14-year-old was found to be a runaway out of San Antonio and booked at the Nueces County Juvenile Justice Center once she was medically cleared.

The 73-year-old driver was cited for Failure to Yield the Right of Way~Pedestrian in Crosswalk.

63-Year-Old Woman Killed in Accident

Occurred on 2/14/13, 1:39am  Traffic Fatality  2700 Morgan  1302140007/C1301059

Police were called to a one vehicle accident in the 2700 block of Morgan.  Witnesses reported to Officers that they observed a white Honda Accord  speeding as it traveled eastbound on Morgan.

The driver lost control of the vehicle and slid sideways striking a couple of trees, a fire hydrant, and a telephone pole.  The driver and sole occupant of the Accord was deceased at the accident scene.

 

 

 

City Road Closures for February 16-22, 2013

Contributed by Charlie Cardenas, P.E., Traffic Engineering  

Chaparral Street and Schatzell Street Intersection

Monday – Friday

Schatzell Street:  From Shoreline Boulevard, Schatzell Street westbound traffic will be detoured onto Water Street.  In addition, Schatzell Street will close to through traffic between Water Street and Mesquite Street.  Parking will be permitted on this section of Schatzell Street.

Chaparral Street:  Chaparral Street will become a two-way between Lawrence Street and Schatzell Street where parking will be allowed on this section of Chaparral Street.  Motorists need to be aware of vehicles entering and exiting this section of Chaparral Street at the Lawrence Street intersection.

McBride Lane (Between Leopard Street and IH-37 Eastbound Frontage Road)

Monday – Friday

Construction is temporarily suspended and all streets are open to through traffic.

Kostoryz Road

Saturday – Friday

Contractors will work on Kostoryz Road between South Padre Island Drive (S.P.I.D.) and Mansheim Boulevard.  During this period, there will be various lane shifts and traffic will be reduced to one through lane in each direction.  Upon completion, traffic between S.P.I.D and Gollihar Road will be shifted onto the northbound lanes and reduced to one through lane in each direction.

In addition, traffic on eastbound McArdle Road will be shifted to the westbound lane where traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction through the Kostoryz Road intersection.

New – Staples Street (Williams Street to Saratoga Boulevard)

Saturday – Friday

Holly Road:

Until further notice, left turns are restricted on Holly Road from northbound Staples Street. Southbound Staples Street drivers on cannot turn left onto Holly Road and right turns will be restricted when the traffic signal is on red.  There are no turning restrictions for westbound and eastbound drivers on Holly Road onto Staples Street but no left turns are allowed from northbound Staples Street at Williams Drive.

Wooldridge Road:  The Wooldridge Road traffic through the Staples Street intersection will be shifted onto the westbound lanes and reduced to one through lane in each direction.  There are no left turns from both northbound and southbound Staples Street onto Wooldridge Road.

Staples Street:  Contractors will shift the southbound Staples Street traffic onto the northbound lane reducing traffic to one through lane in each direction from the Moore Plaza entrance through the Williams Drive intersection.  Southbound drivers will have dedicated right turn while northbound drivers will have a dedicated right turn lane at Williams Drive, but no left turns are permitted.

On Staples Street, from Woodridge Road to north of Holly Road, there are two lanes of traffic open in each direction.  Staples Street traffic, between Cain Drive and Bonner Drive, will be shifted onto the northbound lanes and traffic reduced to one through lane in each direction.

Bonner Drive, Cain Drive, or Curtis Clark Drive:  Cain Drive, Bonner Drive, or Curtis Clark Drive may be periodically closed at the Staples Street intersection.  Motorists will be detoured onto Burton Lane.  In addition, when one street is closed, the other may be reduced to one lane with flaggers to direct traffic.  Once work is completed, each street will be closed for 10 days to pour concrete and allow the pavement to cure.

Police Investigate Latest Homicide

On February 12, 2013 at approximately 8:34pm, Officers from the Corpus Christi Police Department responded to Bay Area Hospital for a walk-in stabbing victim.  Officers were told by medical staff that the 24-year-old man had sustained a stab wound to the chest which proved fatal.  Corpus Christi Homicide/Robbery Detectives were called to assist and  are currently investigating the man’s death as a homicide.

Further investigation revealed the victim had been robbed earlier in the evening.  As he and a friend walked to a local eatery they encountered the robbery suspect at Waldron Road and Fawn Drive.  The man attempted to get his money back from the suspect and a scuffle ensued.  The victim was stabbed during the confrontation and taken by his friend to the hospital.

The suspect is described as thin White male, 35 to 45 years of age, 5’11” to 6′ feet tall and weighing 160 to 180 lbs.  He was last wearing a light-colored shirt and blue jeans.

Detectives are asking anyone who may have noticed any suspicious activity or have any information on this crime to call Corpus Christi Homicide/Robbery Detectives at 361-886-2841.  If callers would like to remain anonymous they can call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS.  A tip may also be submitted online at www.888TIPS.com .  Tipsters may earn a cash reward if the suspect involved in this crime is arrested.

Four Taken to Local Hospitals, Woman Charged with DWI

MelissaLopezOccurred on 2/12/13, 1:05am  Driving While Intoxicated  5400 Carroll Lane  1302120003

Police were called to 5400 Carroll Lane for an accident in which the children inside a gold Dodge Durango were being driven away.  Officers arrived to find the Durango had rear-ended a blue Chevrolet Cavalier.  The impact caused the Cavalier to spin, jump the curb and come to a stop in the grass.  The Durango continued traveling southbound on Carroll Lane and hit a tree.

A witness told Police the driver Melissa Lopez (09/27/82) was last seen running through the Carroll Lane Apartments.  Lopez was found by Officers and escorted back to accident scene.

Further investigation revealed that when Lopez was unable to drive off, she removed the Durango’s license plates. She also asked a family member driving behind her to take her 4 and 6-year-olds who were in the SUV at the time of the accident.  The two young girls were taken to Driscoll Children’s Hospital where they were treated for facial injuries.

The 59-year-old driver of the Cavalier and the 52-year-old passenger were both taken to Spohn Memorial by CCFD Emergency Personnel with serious injuries.

Lopez who appeared intoxicated was administered Standard Field Sobriety Tests and a Blood Specimen taken.  She was also positively identified by witnesses and placed under arrest.  Lopez was charged with Driving While Intoxicated~With Child, Resisting Arrest, and Driving While License Suspended/Invalid.

Warrant Obtained in Bentwood Lane Murder

DavidDasheillChristyCorpus Christi Police Homicide/Robbery Detectives have obtained two warrants for the February 4, 2013 death of a 77-year-old Corpus Christi woman.

The woman’s grandson David Dasheill Christy (02/13/85) was originally arrested and charged with Assault~Bodily Injury~Public Servant, Evading Arrest, and Resisting Arrest the same day Christy’s grandmother was first reported missing and found murdered.

The investigation was presented to  the Nueces County District Attorney’s Office and two warrants for Murder and Tampering with Evidence were obtained.

Christy who was still in custody at the Nueces County Jail was served with the two warrants.  A $200,000 bond was set on the Murder charge and a $100,000 bond on the Tampering with Evidence charge.

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Homicide Detectives Need Your Help to Identify Two Men

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Occurred 02/11/13, 12:07am  Murder    15th Street at Morgan Avenue   1302110002

Corpus Christi Police were called to the area to investigate a shooting.  Upon their arrival,  Officers found a man who appeared to be seriously injured. The man was immediately taken to Spohn Memorial by CCFD Emergency Personnel.   The man did not survive his injuries.

Corpus Christi Police are now searching for two men who were in a maroon 4-door Pontiac Grand Am who detectives believe may have some information concerning the 36-year-old man’s death.

Corpus Christi Police Detectives believe one of the men in the Pontiac was about 5 foot 8 inches tall, about 220 pounds, and wore a hoodie.

Anyone with any additional information about this crime should call Corpus Christi Police Homicide Detective D. Perez at 361-886-2676.  Information may also be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at www.888TIPS.com.

Woman Arrested after Police Respond to “Prostitute Call”

CharityAnnSmithOccurred on 2/6/13, 10:15pm  Public intoxication     900 Corn Product Road   1302060144

Officers were dispatched to a local hotel for an intoxicated prostitute causing a disturbance.  The woman was bothering customers at the hotel.

Upon their arrival, Officers contacted Charity Ann Smith (04/29/81) in the parking lot of 910 Corn Product Road.  She had previously been given a criminal trespass warning to stay off the property by Officers.

Smith was arrested and booked at the City Detention Center.  She was charged with Criminal Trespass, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, along with an outstanding Municipal Court warrant.

You Can Run, but You Can’t Hide

RandlallLeeMcBurnettOccurred on 2/6/13, 2:18pm  Wanted Subject   853 Savage Lane    1302060084

Police were called to a local convenience store to assist with retrieving belongings from a nearby apartment.  Upon their arrival, Officers were allowed into the apartment which reeked of freshly burnt marijuana.

Officers found Randall McBurnett sitting on the sofa who matched the description of a known wanted subject.  While Officers were waiting for a response on his wanted status they escorted the complainant to his vehicle.

Once they were advised by dispatchers that McBurnett was wanted they returned to the apartment where they learned McBurnett had snuck out the back door.   Officers quickly searched the area and found McBurnett at 5155 IH 37 where he was attempting to hide behind a parked vehicle.

McBurnett was arrested and charged with an outstanding Nueces County warrant.  His bond was set at $5,000.