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Traffic Safety Division

Road Work to Affect Traffic on Ocean Drive and South Alameda Street

The City of Corpus Christi Traffic Engineering office advises residents that beginning on Wednesday, February 13 through Tuesday, February 19, 2013; weather permitting; contractors will be performing field investigations and roadway testing on both Ocean Drive and S. Alameda Street.  As this project is ongoing, the following traffic control plans will be implemented on both days:

  • S. Alameda Street (February 13 and February 14, 2013):  Either southbound or northbound Alameda Street between Ayers Street and Louisiana Street will be reduced to one lane.
  • Ocean Drive (February 15 through February 19, 2013):  Either northbound or southbound Ocean Drive between Buford Street and Louisiana Street will be reduced to one lane of traffic.

Traffic control devices will guide motorists through the construction site.  While the work is underway, motorists should expect delays and are advised to seek alternate routes to avoid the area if possible.  Motorists are also advised to observe all construction warning signs and barricades for their safety and that of construction crews.   Access to local driveways will be maintained throughout the duration of the project.

For more information, please contact Traffic Engineering at 826-3547.

Traffic Safety Division

Road Work to Affect Traffic on Carancahua Street

The City of Corpus Christi Traffic Engineering office advises residents that beginning on Friday, February 8 through Monday February 11, 2013; weather permitting, contractors will be doing utility manhole repairs at the intersection of Carancahua Street and Coleman Avenue. During this period, northbound Carancahua will be reduced to one lane of traffic through the intersection.

Traffic control devices will guide motorists through the construction site.  While the work is underway, motorists should expect delays and are advised to seek alternate routes to avoid the area if possible.  Motorists are also advised to observe all construction warning signs and barricades for their safety and that of construction crews.   Access to local driveways will be maintained throughout the duration of the project.

For more information, please contact Traffic Engineering at 826-3547.

Delta District, Patrol Division

Man Runs From Vehicle Crash Which Injured His Pregnant Wife, Held By Witnesses for Police

Occurred Friday, February 08, 2013, 12:12am, Peoples St. and Water St. Vehicle Crash C1300912

A 22-year-old man was arrested Friday morning after he ran from a four vehicle crash which injured his 21-year-old pregnant wife at the intersection of Peoples Street and Water Street.

The 21-year-old pregnant woman and a 45-year-old woman were taken by ambulance to the hospital as a result of the crash.

Isaac Munoz (11/23/1990) drove a red 2006 Jeep Liberty on Peoples Street and red the red light at the intersection with Water Street. The Jeep struck a silver 2012 Nissan Murano which was pushed into two other vehicles.

Munoz was not injured in the crash but the three passengers in the Jeep with Munoz and a passenger in the Murano were injured. The 21-year-old pregnant woman was a passenger in the Jeep and was taken to the hospital by ambulance with unknown extent of injuries. The 45-year-old woman passenger of the Murano was taken to the hospital by ambulance with what are believed to be non life-threatening injuries. The other injuries were considered minor. The Jeep and the Nissan were towed because of the extent of the damage.

Munoz ran from the crash scene but was held by witnesses a block away from the scene until police arrived. Corpus Christi Police Crash Investigators believe Munoz was not intoxicated. Munoz was arrested for failing to remain at the scene of an accident involving injury and received a citation for disregarding the red light. Munoz was then delivered to the city detention center.

Community Outreach

Police Host Law Enforcement Explorers Academy

The Corpus Christi Police Department Explorer Post #133 will host a Police Explorer Academy that begins Thursday, February 7, 2013 at 6:00pm at the Del Mar West Campus Public Safety Building.

There will be 30 students who participate in the Academy every Thursday night and Saturday until the graduation in June. The classes will include instruction on the history of policing, Criminal Law, Crisis Intervention, Traffic, First Aid, Report Writing, Arrest Search and Seizure, Narcotics, Physical Training, and Crime Scene Scenarios.

Law Enforcement Explorers are students ages 14 – 20 who are interested to learn about Law Enforcement careers. The Explorers participate in competitions with other Explorer posts to compete for awards and learn skills in the police industry. Post 133 recruits from throughout the city, to include all high schools and colleges in this area. Corpus Christi Police Explorers formed in 1972 as a living memorial and honor for all fallen officers after police officer John Sartain was killed by a sniper. The Explorers are affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America’s Learning for Life program which enhances self-confidence, motivation, civic-mindedness, and cultivates strong leadership traits. These characteristics help Explorers prepare for a career in law enforcement and to become future leaders. Post 133 will celebrate its 40th year anniversary next year.

The Kingsville Border Patrol Explorers will participate on Saturdays in this Academy. The Kingsville Border Patrol Explorers are a new program who reached out to the Corpus Christi Police Department for assistance. The two explorer posts will share resources to facilitate training.

Anyone interested to learn more about Law Enforcement Explorers program may visit: http://exploring.learningforlife.org/services/career-exploring/law-enforcement/  or contact Senior Officer Emily Perez of the Corpus Christi Police Department at (361) 728-9843 or by email at emilyp@cctexas.com.

Bravo District, Patrol Division

Woman Poses As Hotel Employee In Attempt to Avoid Police

Occurred Wednesday, February 6, 2013, 13:40, 6200 South Padre Island Drive, Possession of Controlled Substance, 1302060080

A 36-year-old woman attempted to pose as a hotel employee to avoid authorities when the hotel management arrived with police to confront the woman about complaints at the hotel on South Padre Island Drive Wednesday afternoon.

A hotel manager requested police officers to provide assistance with an eviction of a guest who had been the cause of several complaints from other guests. Two Corpus Christi Police Patrol Officers walked with the manager to the room. A 36-year-old woman came out of the room as the officers approached, and the woman quickly grabbed a broom from a nearby housekeeper’s cart. The woman began to sweep the front of the room and told the officers she was not a guest in the room. The officers were not convinced the woman was there to clean the room and the manager told the officers the woman was not an employee.

The officers discovered contraband in plain view in the room and 36-year-old Erica Lisa Trevino (2/11/1976) was arrested for Possession of a controlled substance in Penalty group 1 (a  state jail felony), for possession of a controlled substance in penalty group 3 (a Class A misdemeanor), Possession of drug paraphernalia (a Class C misdemeanor), Fail to Identify as a fugitive from justice (a Class A misdemeanor), and for a warrant for her arrest for Possession of a controlled substance. Officers then delivered Trevino to the city detention center.

Narcotics/Vice Division

Police Report Results of Operation: Imitation Nation

Last week the Corpus Christi Police Narcotics/Vice Investigators executed Operation: Imitation Nation in which included 8 Search Warrants. The Investigators have provided the following siezures:

Amounts Seized from 8 Locatons

Location                                                              Amount of Synthetic            Value                                      Pieces of Paraphernalia

Nice Guys #1  5433 S. Staples                      909.71 grams                     $19,920.00                                                1,896

 

Nice Guys #2  1635 S. Staples                      853.92 grams                   $10,230.00                                               1,468

 

S&G #1 “Glassworks” 4820 Kostoryz          264     grams                  $ 2,640.00                                                   854

 

S&G #2 “Magic Mushroom”                        1,055    grams                 $21,100.00                                              1,773

5520 Everhart

 

S&G #3 “Escape”                                          459.54 grams                    $4,595.00                                                  598

4147 5 Points Road

 

Flashbacks  4818 Shopping Way               3,356.5 grams                $50,347.00                                              793

 

Puff-n Stuff  10338 S.P.I.D.                         8,306 grams                 $124,950.00                                           1,085

 

Sampson’s  14902 Trinity River                  2,208 grams                   $84,200.00                                         2,760

Community Outreach

Flour Bluff Operation Proud Partnership Neighborhood Meeting

Citizens living in the neighborhood which borders Don Patricio Road to Glenoak Drive and Flour Bluff Drive to Waldron Road are invited to a neighborhood meeting next week where results from a police department crime survey will be given.

The gathering will take place Monday, February 11, 2013, at 6:00 p.m., at Real Life Fellowship located at 1241 Flour Bluff Drive.  Representatives from different city departments will also attend to answer questions.

Back in January, Code Enforcement officers and volunteers stretched out over the large populated area making sure all city facilities were being taken care of, as well as, looking for issues they can assist citizens with such as replacement of street signs, stray animal pick up, high weeds and illegal dumping.

Traffic Safety Division

Road Work to Impact Twigg Street Traffic

The City of Corpus Christi Traffic Engineering office advises citizens beginning Thursday, February 7 and Friday, February 8, 2013; weather permitting, contractors will perform field investigations and roadway testing on both Navigation Boulevard and Twigg Street.  The following traffic control plans will be implemented on both days:

Twigg Street:   Traffic on Twigg Street between Upper Broadway and Shoreline Boulevard will be reduced to one lane of traffic.   Flaggers will assist motorists through the work site.

Navigation Boulevard:  Traffic on Navigation Boulevard between Up River Road and Leopard Street will be reduced to one lane of traffic through the work area.

Traffic control devices will guide motorists through the construction site.  While the work is underway, motorists should expect delays and seek alternate routes to avoid the area.  Drivers are also advised to observe all construction warning signs and barricades for their safety and be mindful of construction crews.  Access to local driveways will be maintained throughout the duration of the project.

For more information, please contact Traffic Engineering at 826-3547.

Bravo District, Patrol Division

Off Duty Police Officer Stops Burglary at Neighbors House

Occurred Tuesday, February 5, 2013, 9:19am, 1100 Graham Rd. Burglary of a Habitation, 1302050026

                An off duty Corpus Christi Police Officer stopped a burglary Tuesday morning at his neighbor’s house on the 1100 block of Graham Road.

The Corpus Christi Police Officer worked in his garden at his home on the 1100 block of Graham Road Tuesday morning at about 9:20am and saw an unknown 22-year-old man with a hatchet in the officer’s neighbors drive way. The Officer confronted 22-year-old Gordon Morris (9/6/1990) and convinced Morris to drop the hatchet.

The officer then led Morris away from the hatchet and other tools which could be used for weapons while they waited for uniformed Corpus Christi Police Patrol Officers to arrive. Morris then began to struggle with the unarmed off duty officer until uniformed officers arrived and placed Morris in handcuffs.

Officers discovered Morris had entered the off duty officer’s neighbors recreational vehicle without permission from the owner and stole the hatchet and other items.

Morris was arrested for burglary of a habitation (a Second Degree Felony), for Unlawful Use of Criminal Instruments (a state jail felony), and for possession of drug paraphernalia (a Class C misdemeanor). Uniformed officers then delivered Morris to the city detention center.

Traffic Safety Division

Utility Work to Affect Traffic on Balboa Street and Morgan Avenue

The City of Corpus Christi Traffic Engineering office advises residents beginning on Wednesday, February 6 through February 8, 2013; weather permitting, contractors will be doing utility work in the 500 block of Balboa Street and in the 3900 block of Morgan Avenue.

Work crews will implement the following traffic control plans:

Balboa Street:  Traffic will be reduced to one through lane and flaggers will be available to guide motorist through the work site.

Morgan Avenue:  Morgan Avenue westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane through the work area.

Traffic control devices will guide motorists through the construction site.  While the work is underway, motorists should expect delays and are advised to seek alternate routes to avoid the area if possible.  Motorists are also advised to observe all construction warning signs and barricades for their safety and that of construction crews.   Access to local driveways will be maintained throughout the duration of the project.

For more information, please contact Traffic Engineering at 826-3547.

Correction:

The City of Corpus Christi Traffic Engineering office advises residents beginning Monday, February 11, 2013; weather permitting, contractors will be doing utility work in the 3900 block of Morgan Avenue.  During this period, Morgan Avenue westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane through the work area.

The Balboa Street utility work has been rescheduled.

Traffic control devices will guide motorists through the construction site.  While the work is underway, motorists should expect delays and are advised to seek alternate routes to avoid the area if possible.  Motorists are also advised to observe all construction warning signs and barricading for their safety and that of construction crews.   Access to local driveways will be maintained throughout the duration of the project.

For more information, please contact Traffic Engineering at 826-3547.