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Adam District, Traffic Safety Division

Truck Collides With Parked Car On IH 37 And Causes Disruption For Traffic

Occurred Wednesday, April 18, 2012, Traffic Crash Interstate Highway 37 at Southern Minerals Rd. C1202950

A man was taken to the hospital Wednesday morning after a crash with a parked vehicle on Interstate Highway 37.

Traffic was directed off the highway from 7:10am until 9:40am while crash scene investigators obtained measurements and collected evidence.

A Chevy truck traveled south on Interstate Highway 37 toward downtown Corpus Christi and traveled into the right shoulder where the truck struck a parked vehicle. The parked vehicle was thrown into an area between the freeway and the access road. The truck moved across all three lanes of the freeway and struck another vehicle. There were three vehicles involved in the crash.

The parked vehicle was unoccupied. The operator of the truck in the initial collision was transported to the hospital with severe injuries. The person in the third vehicle suffered minor injuries.

Corpus Christi Police continue to investigate the cause of the crash.

Corpus Christi police warn motorists to exercise patience while driving. Slow down or vacate the lane of travel nearest to any vehicle stopped near the road. Slowing the vehicle reduces the risk of injury and accidents.

Adam District, Criminal Investigations Division

Police Search For Bank Robber On Leopard St. Near Violet Rd.

 

Occurred April 17, 2012, 1:25pm, Robbery, 11115 Leopard St. 1204170083

Corpus Christi Police searched the area of Leopard Street and Violet Road for a bank robber Tuesday afternoon.

A man entered the Prosperity Bank on Leopard and presented a demand note to the teller. The man was described as a white male, mid 20’s to early 30’s in age, he stood 6 feet tall and weighed about 170 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes, unshaven and wore a camouflaged fisherman’s hat, a tan shirt and blue jeans.

The man took money from the teller and ran from the bank. The man was last seen running west on Leopard toward Violet Road. It is not known if the man was armed.

Everyone is encouraged to become aware of criminal activity in their area through research of reported crime in Corpus Christi by Crimereports.com.

Anyone that knows the man responsible for this robbery should not attempt to apprehend the man; but, should instead call police. Anyone with additional information about this crime should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or log on to www.888TIPS.com. The information provided could earn the caller a cash reward.

Community Outreach

April 11 Crime Of The Week

Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week

This week Crime Stoppers is asking for your tips to help investigators solve a brutal sexual assault that occurred recently in an industrial area on the North Side of Corpus Christi.

On Tuesday March 20th, 2012 at around 9:00 pm a Port Police Officer saw a woman stumble from the bushes near Brewster and Sam Rankin Streets. The woman was rushed to the hospital and placed in intensive care with critical injuries.

Corpus Christi Police Department Detectives discovered the woman was sexually assaulted and brutally beaten by her attacker in an area of brush near the road.  Investigators need your help to provide more details to identify the person responsible for this attack.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Don’t allow this violent predator to remain in our area.

If you have any additional information about this violent attack, call Crime Stoppers at 888- TIPS, or log on at 888tips.com. The information you provided could earn you $1000 in cash.

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Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division

Local Woman Arrested For Organized Retail Theft

Occurred April 11, 2012, 4737 Kostoryz Street, Organized Retail Theft, 1203270068

A 54-year-old woman was arrested Wednesday at her place of business for Organized Retail Theft.

The Corpus Christi Police Department was made aware on March 9, 2012 that food was routinely stolen from area grocers and then sold to a local retail shop. Police investigators discovered the stolen food was then sold from the retail shop for public consumption.

Police Property Crimes Investigators assisted by HEB Loss Prevention conducted an undercover operation which confirmed the stolen food was sold to Norma’s Fruits and Delights. The Police Investigators then obtained a warrant for arrest for 54-year-old Norma Palacios (8/10/1957). Palacios was arrested at her business on April 11, 2012 and delivered to the city detention center. The Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District were on scene to inspect the business after the arrest.

Palacios is recorded to have received between $500 and $1,500 worth of stolen food that was sold for public consumption. Officers recovered $2,715 worth of stolen meat products when Palacios was arrested. The charge is a State Jail Felony punishable by up to 2 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.

Bravo District, Traffic Safety Division

7am Crash Results In A Man Arrested For Driving While Intoxicated

Occurred Wednesday, April 11, 2012, 6:50am, Driving While Intoxicated 1204110013, & C1202729

A 22-year-old man was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated this morning at the 6100 block of Saratoga after a single vehicle crash.

Corpus Christi Police investigated a single vehicle crash in which a black 2008 Toyota Corolla travelled west on Saratoga, then crossed all lanes of traffic, over the concrete median, and then left the roadway. The Corolla rolled and landed on its side.

The operator of the Corolla was the only occupant and he was taken to the hospital for treatment for minor injuries. Corpus Christi Police investigated the crash and discovered evidence that the operator may have been intoxicated at the time of the crash.

Police arrested 22-year-old George Light (7/24/1989) for Driving While Intoxicated. The charge is a Class B Misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months in jail and up to a $2,000 fine.

Bravo District

Man Robbed by Group Posing As Stranded Motorists

Occurred March April 11, 2012, 12:05am, Robbery, 2000 Red Oak 1204110001

Seven people were arrested for aggravated robbery overnight in Flour Bluff after they posed as stranded motorists and robbed the man who stopped to help.

A 19-year-old man was on his way home from work at midnight when he saw a red 2000 Ford Escort stopped on the 2000 block of Red Oak. The Escort had the hood raised and a man outside the vehicle waved at the 19-year-old for help. The 19-year-old man stopped to help and was asked to provide a jump-start. The 19-year-old placed his car face to face with the Escort and exited his vehicle.

The man who posed as a stranded motorist then pointed a pistol and demanded the victim’s wallet and valuables. Several others exited the Escort and took the keys to the victim’s car and then the group fled in the Escort after taking the valuables. No one was injured in this event.

Corpus Christi Police Officers located the red Escort on Glenoak Drive. Police captured the seven participants to the robbery and recovered the valuables.

20-year-old Joshua Freeman (1/24/1992), 18-year-old Rene Robinson (1/11/1994), 20-year-old Amber Flores (2/1/1992), 21-year-old Gilbert Gomez (12/10/1990), 17-year-old Keanu Davis (10/25/1994), 20-year-old Anthony Trevino (3/13/1992), and 19-year-old Johnny Robinson (3/29/1993) were arrested for Aggravated Robbery and Unlawful Carrying of Weapons then delivered to the city detention center.

The Aggravated Robbery charge is a 1st degree felony punishable by up to 99 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine. The Unlawful Carrying of Weapons is a Class A Misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year in jail and up to a $4,000 fine.

Corpus Christi Police recommend calling police if you see a stranded motorist to avoid criminal opportunity.

Adam District, Criminal Investigations Division

Help Catch A Highway 77 Burglar

Occurred March 29, 2012, 5:10am, Burglary of a Vehicle, 3600 State Highway 77, 1203290104

Police need additional information to identify a man who stole over $400 worth of property from vehicles at a local car dealership.

Corpus Christi Police were called to investigate a burglary in which the man pictured above took property out of several vehicles at about 5:00am on March 29, 2012. The man is described as a white male, 50-60 years of age that is between 5 ft. 6 inches to 5 ft. 8 inches tall, with gray hair. The man is heavy-set, clean-shaven with short bushy air and he wore a short sleeve shirt and jeans.

The image of the man was taken from area surveillance cameras which recorded this crime.

Anyone with additional information about this crime should call crime stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or log on to www.888TIPS.com. The information provided could earn the caller a cash reward.

Charlie District

Bank Robbery On The 4000 Block Of Weber Road

Occurred Monday, April 9, 2012, 11:30am, Robbery, 4000 Weber Rd. 1204090064

Hamilin Middle School and Robert Wilson School were locked down after a bank robbery at the 4000 block of Weber Rd. Monday morning.

A white man about six feet tall with a dirty blonde mustache that wore a baseball cap, black framed sunglasses, a black t-shirt and dirty light blue jeans entered the bank and handed a demand note to the bank teller. No weapon was displayed and the man left the bank with money from the bank. No person was injured in this event.

Police continue to search for the man. Anyone with additional information about this crime should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or log on to www.888TIPS.com. The information provided could earn the caller a cash reward.

Charlie District

Two Apprehended In A Stolen Car After They Were Caught Stealing From Cars In Mall Parking Lot

Occurred March 7, 2012, 3:50pm, Burglary of a vehicle and Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle, 1204040108, 1204070093, & 1204070106

A 21-year-old man and a 16-year-old juvenile male were apprehended Saturday after they broke into several vehicles at the La Palmera Mall and then were located by police in a stolen car.

Corpus Christi Police responded to several complaints of burglaries to motor vehicle at the La Palmera Mall. A witness provided the license plate number and a description of a green Ford Mustang that was used by the thieves to leave the mall.

Patrol Officer Mike Garcia located the Mustang when the vehicle pulled into the Four Winds Apartments and the operator fled on foot. Senior Officer Garcia caught the operator, 21-year-old Juan Gonzalez (9/19/1991).

The patrol dog was used to locate the juvenile that ran from the Mustang. The juvenile was taken to the Nueces County Juvenile Justice Center and Gonzalez was taken to the City Detention Center.

The Mustang was reported stolen from Corpus Christi and was taken to the city impound to be processed by the forensics lab technicians for evidence.

Bravo District, Traffic Safety Division

Children Ages 3 and 4 Critically Injured In Crash With Driver Who Was Arrested For Intoxication Assault

Occurred Saturday, April 07, 2012, 12:06pm, Intoxication Assault 1204070065, C1202624

A 22-year-old man was arrested Saturday for Intoxication Assault after a crash on the 16100 block of Park Road 22 on Padre Island sent several people including a 3-year-old and a 4-year-old child to the hospital.

The 22-year-old man, Eric Cordell (9/5/1989), drove a silver 2002 Nissan pickup on the 16100 block of Park Road 22 and turned into a white Sport Utility Vehicle causing a head on collision. The occupants of the white sport utility vehicle were trapped until they were freed by the Corpus Christi and the Flour Bluff Fire Departments.

Two HALO helicopters were employed to transport patients with critical injuries from the white sport utility vehicle to the hospital.

Corpus Christi Police discovered evidence that Cordell was intoxicated, and Cordell was arrested for Intoxication Assault, a 3rd degree felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine. Cordell was taken to the hospital for a medical evaluation and then delivered to the city detention center.