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Traffic Safety Division

21 Crashes In 8 Hours

The Corpus Christi Police Department investigated 21 vehicle crashes in 8 hours Friday from 7:00am until 3:00pm. This is a holiday weekend and there will be many travelers on the road. The Corpus Christi Police Department reminds everyone on the road to travel safely and follow a few simple tips:

  • Wear a seat belt
  • Use approved child safety restraints properly
  • Be patient and obey speed limits
  • Avoid in-car distractions
  • Don’t tailgate
  • And PLEASE do not drink and drive

The Police Department wants everyone to get to their destination safely.

Criminal Intelligence Unit

Help Locate Ubaldo Ramirez

The Corpus Christi Police Department and the United States Marshals Service would like help from the public for additional information to locate Ubaldo Ramirez (9/18/1981). Ramirez’s last known address is in Corpus Christi.

Ramirez is wanted for non-violent offenses, but the public should not attempt to apprehend Ramirez. Anyone with information that can help authorities locate Ramirez 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. Anyone that is interested to research reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi are encouraged to log on to CrimeReports.com which provides a host of information for your area of interest within the city.

Bravo District

Man Arrested After Stolen Vehicle Crashed At Weber And McArdle

Occurred April 6, 2012, 3:05am, Prince at Susan Dr., Evading Arrest, Possession of Marijuana 1204060023, C1202579

A 15-year-old male and a 17-year-old man were apprehended by police Friday morning after a crash in a stolen vehicle.

Corpus Christi Police were called to the area of McArdle Road at Sandstone Drive at about 3:00am for a complaint that there was a man taking items out of vehicles without permission. A vehicle description was broadcast on the radio and patrol officers in the area located a vehicle with a similar description as was broadcast.

Officers attempted to investigate the gray 2008 Ford Escape and its occupants, but the vehicle accelerated from the officers. The officers observed items thrown from the vehicle which were later collected.

A police supervisor cancelled the attempt to catch up to the vehicle. Police Officers later discovered the vehicle was involved in a single vehicle crash at the intersection of Weber Road and McArdle Road. The operator of the vehicle, a 15-year-old male, was detained and taken to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries. The patrol officers discovered the vehicle was taken without permission so the juvenile was accused of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and delivered to the Nueces County Juvenile Detention Center.

The passenger in the vehicle, 17-year-old Michael Salinas (2/23/1995) was arrested for possession of marijuana and tampering with evidence. Possession of marijuana in this amount is a Class B misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months in jail and up to a $2,000 fine. The tampering with evidence charge is a 3rd degree felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine. Salinas was taken to the hospital for a medical evaluation and then delivered to the city detention center.

Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division

Police Search For Bank Robbery Suspect

       

Occurred Thursday, April 05, 2012, 4:15pm, Robbery 5200 S.P.I.D. 1204050102

Corpus Christi Police are looking for a man that robbed a bank at the 5200 block of South Padre Island Drive Thursday afternoon.

Corpus Christi Police were called to a bank at the 5200 block of S.P.I.D. at about 4:15 pm in reference to money that was taken by force from employees. Police were told there were no injuries and now the police are searching for a white male about 30 years of age that wore a blue and white plaid shirt with blue jeans and had a stubble beard.

Anyone with additional information about this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or logon to www.888TIPS.com. The public are encouraged not to attempt to apprehend this individual but call police immediately if this person is sighted.

Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

Woman Captured For Child Endangerment

Update: Occurred April 3, 2012, 1:12am HINDERING APPREHENSION 1426 PAIGE 1204030001

 

Katherine Gaynor (4/7/1989) was arrested at the Corpus Christi Police Department April 4, 2012 by Corpus Christi Police detectives that investigated the case of child endangerment for her two-year old son.

                Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to information that a child may be in neglect at the 1400 block of Paige on April 3, 2012. The Patrol Officers were familiar with the address for previous calls for service. The officers discovered a two-year old child was outside the apartment unsupervised and in a dangerous condition. The officers located the mother and discovered the interior of the apartment was a hazardous condition for any child. Other violations revealed in the investigation so the officers contacted Child Protective Services to respond and evaluate the circumstance.

The mother, 22-year-old Katherine Gaynor, was placed under arrest, but allowed to gather a car seat and other items for the child. Seventeen year old Deonte Jones (12/14/1994) had arrived to assist and held the child while the mother gathered the necessary items. Jones caused a distraction for the officers and got between Gaynor and the officers which allowed Gaynor to escape through a window and flee. The child was placed in the custody of the Child Protective Services.

Gaynor is charged with Child Endangerment, a 2nd degree felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.

 

Charlie District, Traffic Safety Division

26 Year Old Man Seriously Injured After A Vehicle Crash On Weber

Occurred March 5, 2012, 2:33am Weber at McArdle, Intoxication Assault 1204050018

A 26-year-old man was hospitalized as a result of a crash at the intersection of Weber and McArdle Thursday morning.

A Corpus Christi Police Officer saw a silver 2011 Chevy Malibu travel north on Weber from Holly at a high rate of speed. The officer was outside of the patrol car when his attention was attracted to the Malibu because the horn sounded, and the tires squealed. The officer attempted to catch up to the Malibu and saw the Malibu attempt to turn left to travel west on McArdle, and the Malibu crashed.

The 26-year-old operator of the Malibu did not wear a seat belt and was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. A 26-year-old passenger in the Malibu did wear a seat belt and was taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries as a result of the crash.

An offense report was generated for intoxication assault because the passenger was injured as a result of the crash and Corpus Christi Police collected evidence that this was an alcohol related event. Intoxication Assault is a 3rd degree felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.

Bravo District

Man Arrested For Assault At Anti-Bully Rally

Occurred March 4, 2012, 6:00pm, 2600 Waldron Rd. Assault and Public Intoxication 1204040115

A 38-year-old male was arrested Wednesday evening for assault at a rally against bullying.

Corpus Christi Police responded to a call for a large fight at the 2600 block of Waldron Road while a rally against bullies was held in front of a school. Several people complained to police that they were hit by 38-year-old Tommy Martin (2/7/1974). None of the victims were transported to the hospital for thier injuries. The victims had minor injuries and Martin was arrested for assault and public intoxication.

A witness told police an object was thrown from the crowd to hit Martins vehicle. The witness told police that Martin exited the car and attacked the people in the crowd that he (Martin) believed threw the object.

The assault charge placed against Martin is a Class A misdemeanor which is punishable by up to one year in jail and up to a $4,000 fine for each count of the offense. There were four victims that claimed minor injuries as a result of Martins action. The Public Intoxication charge against Martin is a Class C misdemeanor which is punishable by a fine up to a $500.

Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division

Help Identify Camera Thieves

        

Occurred March 22, 2012 5:00am, 1821 South Padre Island Dr. Theft 1203220066

Corpus Christi Police Property Crimes investigators need additional information from the public to identify two men that stole cameras from a local store at the 1800 block of South Padre Island Drive.

The theft happened at about 5:00am on March 22, 2012. One man seen in the video broke the cabinet where the cameras were stored and took several types of cameras then left the store. The man who broke into the cabinet is described as a white male that wore a black jacket over a gray sweater and a black shirt and blue jean shorts.

A second man described as a Hispanic male that wore a black cap, red polo shirt with blue jeans acted as a look-out while the crime took place.

Anyone with any information about this crime should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or log onto www.888TIPS.com. The information provided could earn the caller a cash reward.

Bravo District

5 Motorcycles Damaged In A Garage After Car Strikes House

Occurred Wednesday, March 4, 2012, 3:53am, 2000 Sean Vehicle Crash into house C1202509

A 21-year-old man drove a 2006 gray Ford 4 door car into a house and struck five motorcycles stored inside the garage Wednesday morning at the 2000 block of Sean.

Corpus Christi Police responded to the crash and discovered there were no injuries. The investigation revealed that the 21-year-old man traveled too fast when turning from Holly onto Sean causing the car to strike the corner house.

The 21-year-old man was released after he received a traffic citation for Fail to Control Speed/Inappropriate speed. The car driven by the man had significant front damage and was towed away as a result of damage caused by the crash.

Community Outreach

Corpus Christi Police Athletic League Season Opening Ceremony This Saturday

The Corpus Christi Police Athletic League will host a 2012 baseball season opening ceremony Saturday, April 7, 2012 at 10:00am at the PAL Center. This is a public event that everyone is invited to attend. The PAL Center is located at 1802 Buford and is sponsored and operated by the Corpus Christi Police Department.

The ceremony for the 2012 season will feature a presentation of the colors, the National Anthem, an opening prayer, and a presentation of the teams. Anyone interested to participate in the season are encouraged to visit the Police Athletic League website: www.ccpal.org or come by the office at 1802 Buford to fill out a registration form.

CC-PAL is an independent, non-profit corporation that offers young people a viable alternative to the temptations of the street. CC-PAL provides the ideal environment to keep boys and girls active, enthusiastic and busy through a wide array of supervised recreational and educational programs designed to cultivate self-esteem, leadership, and character.

The PAL program is open to all young people in Corpus Christi and the activities are supervised by police officers and other volunteers. PAL is supported by contributions from individuals, foundations and corporations.

The PAL are excited to announce that they now have 2 more baseball fields located at Agnes/Baldwin for total of 7 fields to play Baseball and/or Softball. The league is growing and getting stronger so if you want your child to participate give them a call at (361) 883-2725.