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Criminal Investigations Division

Police Ask For Help To Locate Fugitive

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The Corpus Christi Police Department and the Nueces County Sheriff’s Office are looking for 24-year-old Gregory Sturdivant (10/24/1988) to apprehend him for three warrants for his arrest. Sturdivant is wanted for a Capias with no bond for Failure to Surrender a child, Possession of Marijuana, and for theft. Authorities have a strong concern for a 20 month old child with Sturdivant.

Anyone with any information to locate Sturdivant is encouraged to call Corpus Christi Police at 886-2600 or the Nueces County Sheriff’s Office at 887-2222. Tips to locate Sturdivant may be made anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at www.888TIPS.com. Tips provided to Crime Stoppers which result in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Bravo District, Patrol Division

Man Stabbed On Behaman Street, Suspect Still At Large

Corpus Christi Police are investigating an aggravated assault in which a 48-year-old man was stabbed several times Wednesday night at the 1000 block of Behman Street.

The 48-year-old man was taken to the hospital for what are believed to be non-life threatening injuries. The 48-year-old man told police he was approached by a 19-year-old man on the 1000 block of Behman Street at about 8:20pm and then stabbed several times.

Police Officers were unable to locate the suspect in this case. Police are searching for a 19-year-old man who is about 6 foot 3 inches tall, 150 pounds, has brown hair and brown eyes, has an afro haircut, goatee, and wore a black sweater and blue jeans.

Anyone with any additional information about this crime should call the Corpus Christi Police at 886-2841. Information may be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at http://www.888TIPS.com.

Date: March 20, 2013, 20:24

Location: 1000 Behman Street http://goo.gl/maps/mAkQX

Offense: Aggravated Assault

Case Number: 1303200129

Bravo District, Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division

Police Arrest Drunk Driver In Active School Zone On Encatada Avenue

A 39-year-old woman was arrested Wednesday afternoon for Driving While Intoxicated in an active school zone on the 14200 block of Encantada Avenue.

A Corpus Christi Police Officer conducted speed enforcement at 2:30 in the afternoon on Wednesday and saw a black 2008 Chevy Equinox travel 25 miles per hour in the 15 mile per hour active school zone. The officer conducted a traffic stop and discovered the operator of the Equinox, 39-year-old Amy Woods (11/7/1973) was intoxicated.

Woods was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated and the Equinox was taken to the city impound lot. Woods was charged with Driving While Intoxicated with a blood alcohol concentration over .15 which is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and up to a $4,000 fine.

Date: March 20, 2013, 14:46

Location: 14200 Encantada Avenue http://goo.gl/maps/y3X4y

Offense: Driving While Intoxicated with B.A.C. .15 or more

Case Number: 1303200073

Bravo District, Community Outreach, Patrol Division

Spring Break 2013 By The Numbers

The Corpus Christi Police Department provided an increased patrol presence on the beach from March 8 through March 18, 2013 for Spring Break. Police Officers are pleased there were no significant injuries at the beach and the major problem addressed were for glass containers and dogs on the beach.

The Corpus Christi Police Officers assigned to work on the beach for the ten-day period conducted 329 traffic stops on the beach, issued 170 citations, and impounded 21 vehicles. The Corpus Christi Police Officers assigned to the beach arrested 49 people in which 17 arrests were for those with warrants for their arrest, 13 for public intoxication, 4 for possession of marijuana, and 1 for furnishing alcohol to minors. Four minors received citations for consumption of alcohol.

There were 127 warnings given to those with dogs on the beach and 72 warnings given to those who had glass containers on the beach. There were 7 lost children returned to their parents by Corpus Christi Police and there was 1 wallet found with $100.

Corpus Christi Police responded to 18 disturbances and 90 general calls by the public for police service.

Captain Anthony Sanders was the supervisor for the Corpus Christi Police beach patrols. Captain Sanders said, “A good time was had by all. This was the safest Spring Break in years and we attribute that to good, pro-active patrols.”

Criminal Investigations Division

Police Seek Two Men In Store Robbery On Weber Road

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The Corpus Christi Police Department is investigating an aggravated robbery at a convenience store located at 4444 Weber Road that happened at 6:38am on Sunday, March 17, 2013.

No person was injured in the event. A man entered the store and approached the clerk early Sunday morning and lifted his shirt to display a handgun. The man demanded money from the cash register and then left east on Gollihar toward Everhart Road.

A second man held the door open during the event and is investigated as an accomplice. The two men then got into a gray two door hatchback car and left the area.

Corpus Christi Police are searching for a white man, about 18-25 years of age, about 160 pounds who wore a black ski cap with a light stripe, a black sleeveless athletic shirt with silver side stripes, a gold chain with a cross around his neck, and long cargo shorts. Police are also searching for the accomplice described as a white man who wore a red baseball cap with a flat brim, red sleeveless t-shirt, and long khaki shorts.

Anyone with any additional information about this crime, or can identify the people involved should call the Corpus Christi Police Robbery/Homicide Detectives at 888-2841. Information may be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at http://www.888TIPS.com.

Date: March 17, 2013 6:38am

Location: 4444 Weber Road http://goo.gl/maps/H98zf

Offense: Aggravated Robbery

Case Number: 1303170044

Community Outreach

Chief Simpson Promotes New Lieutenant Mike Pena in Ceremony Tuesday

Lieutenant Mike Pena (center) stands with his wife, Velma Pena (left) and his sister Norma Pena at his promotion ceremony
Lieutenant Mike Pena (center) stands with his wife, Velma Pena (left) and his sister Norma Pena at his promotion ceremony

Corpus Christi Police Chief Floyd Simpson promoted Michael Pena from the rank of Senior Officer to Lieutenant in a ceremony at the Police Headquarters building Tuesday morning.

Lieutenant Pena began his employment in the Corpus Christi Police Department in August of 1993. He was previously employed in the United States Air Force where he served in Operation: Just Cause in 1989 (which was the invasion of Panama); Operation: Desert Shield and Operation: Desert Storm in 1990 and 1991 (known as the Persian Gulf War).

Lieutenant Pena was born in Dallas, Texas and moved around as his father served in the United States Army. Lieutenant Pena graduated from American High School in Stuttgart, Germany.

Lieutenant Pena’s badge was fastened onto his uniform in the ceremony by his wife of 8 years, Velma Pena. Congratulations, Lieutenant Mike Pena and good luck with your new assignment as first line supervisor of officers in the street.

 

Traffic Safety Division

Police Investigate Hit & Run Vehicle Crash with Bicyclist on Ocean Drive

The Corpus Christi Police Department Traffic Safety Division is investigating a hit and run crash in which a bicyclist was struck from behind by a vehicle Saturday morning on the 3400 block of Ocean Drive.

A 60-year-old man traveled south on the bike lane of the 3400 block of Ocean Drive at about 7:00am Saturday morning. A vehicle struck the 60-year-old man from behind and then left without providing any aid or information as required by law.

The 60-year-old man was taken to the hospital by ambulance with non-life threatening injuries.

Corpus Christi Police Crash Investigators collected evidence from the scene and are now searching for a silver 2012 Ford Focus with damage to the front right of the vehicle.

Anyone with any additional information about this crash, or can identify the driver, should call the Corpus Christi Police Traffic Safety Division at 886-2600. Information may be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at www.888TIPS.com.

Delta District, Patrol Division

Top Ten Fugitive Caught By Police Officer on Old Fashioned Foot Patrol

A fugitive on the Nueces County Top Ten list was apprehended Monday morning when A Corpus Christi Police Officer spotted the fugitive while on foot patrol on the 3800 block of Brady Wine Court.

A Corpus Christi Police Officer was on foot patrol at about 1:15am on Monday morning and noticed a man stagger on the sidewalk on the 3800 block of Brandy Wine Court. The officer met the man to determine if the man was injured or intoxicated.

The man identified himself as Guadalupe Bazaldua (9/12/1990) and the officer discovered Bazaldua was on the September list of the Nueces County Top Ten most wanted fugitives. The officer arrested Bazaldua and transported him to the city detention center. The warrant for Bazaldua’s arrest was for Burglary of a Habitation.

Date: Monday, March 18, 2013, 1:16am

Location: 3800 Brandy Wine Court http://goo.gl/maps/27CSc

Offense: Warrant of Arrest

Case Number: 1303180009

Charlie District, Traffic Safety Division

Two Men Hospitalized With Serious Injuries After Vehicle Crash On Everhart at Oso Parkway

Two men were taken to the hospital with serious injuries Sunday night after a vehicle crash at Everhart Road and Oso Parkway.

The 26-year-old driver and the 31-year-old passenger left the Port Aransas beach in a white 2006 Chevy truck and were in a single vehicle crash at about 10:00pm Sunday night. Corpus Christi Police found the truck upside down and the two men outside the truck. The 31-year-old passenger was not responsive. Both men were taken to the hospital by ambulance for medical treatment.

Corpus Christi Police Crash Investigators discovered a gun, marijuana, and cash in the truck as they worked the incident. The crash investigators also believe alcohol was a contributing factor to the crash. The 26-year-old operator of the truck and the 31-year-old passenger remain at the hospital for medical treatment. Corpus Christi Police may apply criminal charges at a later time which include an Intoxication Assault charge against the 26-year-old operator of the truck.

Date: March 17, 2013, 21:53

Location: Everhart Road at Oso Parkway http://goo.gl/maps/g7SMD

Offense: Intoxication Assault

Case Numbers: 1303170152/1303170161/C1301957

Criminal Investigations Division

Detectives Investigate Burglary on SPID

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Corpus Christi Police Property Crimes Detectives would like help from the public to identify and locate a man responsible for a burglary at a Corpus Christi business.

Monday, February 25, 2013, at 3:40am, a man broke into a business on the 6400 block of South Padre Island Drive. The man went directly to the safe for the business and collected the money. The man then left south from the business on Woodlawn Drive.

The man is described as a Hispanic man about 35 years in age, 6 feet tall and about 200 pounds who wore a black hoodie, blue jeans, white cap and green gloves.

Anyone with any additional information about this crime should call the Corpus Christi Police Department Property Crimes Detectives at 886-2841. Information may be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at http://www.888TIPS.com.

Date: Monday, February 25, 2013, 3:40am

Location: 6425 South Padre Island Drive

Offense: Burglary of a Building

Case Number: 1302250017