Category Archives: Adam District

Adam District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Do You Know This Computer Thief? Call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS

Occurred on 1/10/13, 2:06pm   Theft  6364 Hopkins Road  1301100094

Police were called to the CCC Group Office for the theft of a $1,600 laptop computer.  They were told a man entered the business supposedly looking for a job, but took off with a laptop computer instead.  He drove off in blue four-door vehicle.

The suspect is described as  a White male, 20 to 30 years of age and weighing 160 to 200 lbs.  He was last seen wearing blue jeans and a black hoodie and a baseball cap.

Anyone with any information on this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com .   Callers will received a cash reward if the suspect is arrested or the property recovered.

Adam District, Community Outreach

“You’re not you when you’re hungry”

Occurred on 1/7/13, 3:30pm  Forgery of Government Instrument    11102 IH 37  1301070089

A Texas Star employee reported a woman entered the store and attempted to purchase a “Snickers” candy bar with a counterfeit $10 bill.  The clerk checked the bill with a detection marker and found it to be phony.

The woman left the store and drove off in a light blue vehicle.  She was accompanied by another woman she called “Mom.”  The suspect is described as a heavyset curly-haired White female who appeared to be 25 to 30 years of age.

Anyone with any information is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com .  Tipsters will receive a cash reward is the suspect is arrested.

Adam District, Patrol Division

Police Arrest Man For Hoax Bomb on Traffic Stop on Leopard Street

Occurred Thursday, January 03, 2013, 9:52am, Leopard Street at Starlite, 1301030033

                Corpus Christi Police arrested a 57-year-old man on a traffic stop Thursday morning at Leopard Street and Starlite for possession of a hoax bomb.

A Corpus Christi Police Patrol Officer conducted a traffic stop with a white 1995 Ford Explorer for a minor traffic violation. The officer saw a package on the passenger seat that appeared to be an improvised explosive device. The operator was removed from the vehicle and detained in the back of a patrol car for an investigation of possession of a prohibited weapon.

The Corpus Christi Police Bomb Squad was called to the traffic stop scene at Leopard Street and Starlite. The Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms arrived at the scene to provide assistance. Traffic was interrupted for 10-15 minutes while the Corpus Christi Police Bomb Squad manipulated the device and moved it to a safe container.

The Corpus Christi Police Investigators and Special Agents of the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms went to the 57-year-old man’s residence to ensure there were no dangerous devices that were a threat to the community. The Corpus Christi Police Bomb Squad evaluated the device found in the passenger seat of the vehicle and determined the device was not capable to function as intended by the person who constructed it.

Corpus Christi Police then arrested 57-year-old Johnny James Wilkey (8/3/1955) for a Hoax Bomb, a Class A Misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail and up to a $4,000 fine.

Adam District, Criminal Investigations Division

Police Arrest Man For Bank Robbery On Leopard Street

Occurred Wednesday, January 02, 2013, 10:32am, 11113 Leopard Street, Aggravated Robbery, 1301020043

                A 30-year-old man was arrested by the Corpus Christi Police Department for a bank robbery at the 11000 block of Leopard Street Wednesday morning.

Corpus Christi Police responded to a bank robbery Wednesday morning at 10:32am. A white man entered the bank and displayed a handgun. The man demanded the bank tellers put cash in a plastic bag. No person was injured in the event. The man then left the bank and ran toward Violet Road.

The man was described as a white man who wore a wig and fake beard with a dark color hooded jacket, blue jeans, and gray tennis shoes. The man ran to a store near Violet Road and drove away in a car. A witness provided police with a license plate of the car.

Corpus Christi Police Robbery/Homicide Detectives developed information to identify 30-year-old Glen Sympson (5/21/1982) as responsible for the robbery. Sympson was arrested at his residence and delivered to the city detention center for Aggravated Robbery, a 1st degree felony punishable by up to 99 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.

Adam District, Patrol Division

Woman Shoots Man on Chippewa Street

Occurred Sunday, December 30, 2012, 15:12, Aggravated Assault, 3600 Chippewa Street 1212300084

               A 36-year-old man was injured by a gunshot to the arm Sunday afternoon at the 3600 block of Chippewa Street near Hiawatha.

A gray car was parked at the 3600 block of Chippewa Street at about 3:10pm. A 36-year-old man stood outside the window to the car and a Hispanic woman sat in the passenger side of the car.  The woman presented a pistol and shot the 36-year-old man once in the arm and the car sped away.

The 36-year-old man presented a pistol and fired several shots at the car. The 36-year-old man then ran from the scene, and was later found at a local hospital to seek treatment for his non-life threatening injury.

Corpus Christi Police collected evidence from the scene and gathered information from witnesses. The Investigating officers discovered the victim of this aggravated assault has previously been convicted of a felony and he was in possession of a firearm.

Corpus Christi Police continue to investigate the aggravated assault and investigate any violation of law for the unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon. Anyone with additional information about this crime should call Corpus Christi Police Detectives at 886-2841. Information may be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at www.888TIPS.com.

Adam District, Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division

Vehicle Crash Disrupts Traffic on IH 37 at Navigation Blvd

Occurred Wednesday, December 26, 2012, 12:53pm, 5100 IH 37 Freeway Northbound, Major Crash C1209765

The northbound lanes of the Interstate Highway 37 near Navigation were reduced for about half an hour Wednesday afternoon as emergency crews worked a single vehicle crash in which Police discovered a felon in possession of a firearm.

Corpus Christi Police and Fire crews responded to a single vehicle crash on the freeway of the Interstate Highway 37 near Navigation Boulevard at 12:50pm. A gray 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis was operated by a 32-year-old man on the 5100 block of Interstate Highway 37. The 32-year-old man lost control of the Grand Marquis and struck the center concrete divider. The impact broke the left rear wheel off of the car and the Grand Marquis travelled across the highway and struck a steel barrier.

The 32-year-old operator was taken to the hospital by ambulance with non-incapacitating injuries.  The 42-year-old woman passenger was not injured.

Corpus Christi Police Crash Investigators consider speed to have been a contributing factor for the crash.  Police Officers discovered the 32-year-old man has a history of a conviction for a felony offense. Police Officers discovered a firearm with the 32-year-old man which prompted an investigation for any violation of a felon in possession of a firearm.

No citations were issued and no other vehicles or people were involved in the crash. The roadway was reopened to normal use at 1:30pm.

Adam District, Patrol Division

Police Arrest Hit & Run Driver on IH 37 By Following Clues

Occurred Wednesday, December 19, 2012, 20:45, 14900 Trinity River Drive, Driving While Intoxicated, 1212190137

                A 21-year-old man was arrested for driving while intoxicated and possession of synthetic marijuana Wednesday night after he caused a vehicle crash on the 13000 block of Interstate Highway 37.

A red 2009 Nissan Versa was driven by a 28-year-old woman on the entrance ramp to the 13900 block of Interstate Highway 37 at about 8:15 Wednesday night. The Versa was struck from behind by a silver 2004 Saturn Vue operated by 21-year-old Eric Baugher (12/27/1990). The Saturn then left without providing any information.

The 28-year-old woman and her 40-year-old woman passenger were treated by an ambulance crew for minor injuries. Corpus Christi Police investigated the crash and discovered the front bumper and license plate for the Saturn which left the scene.

Corpus Christi Police tracked the vehicle and arrested Baugher for driving while intoxicated, a Class B misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months in jail and up to a $2,000 fine. Baugher was also arrested for possession of a substance in penalty group 2-A of the Health and Safety Code; a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail and up to a $10,000 fine.

Baugher was taken to the hospital for a medical evaluation and then he was delivered to the city detention center. The Nissan Versa was towed due to damage. The Saturn was taken to the city impound lot.

Adam District, Patrol Division

Woman Injures Police Officer And Flees From Traffic Stop

Occurred Tuesday, December 18, 2012, 00:36, Buddy Lawrence Dr. at Nandina Drive, Evading Arrest, 1212180003

Two women were arrested and a Corpus Christi Police Officer was injured after a traffic stop Tuesday morning near the intersection of Buddy Lawrence and Nandina Drive.

Corpus Christi Police Patrol Officer V. Ortiz observed a gold 2000 Mazda 4 door sedan fail to stop at a stop sign and not signal the turn at Mimosa and Nandina Tuesday morning at 12:36am. Officer Ortiz conducted a traffic stop and got the necessary documents required by the 31-year-old operator of the vehicle. The 31-year-old man was removed from the car and a 19-year-old passenger, Shayna Snow (3/5/1993), climbed to the driver’s seat and fled.

The vehicle ran over Officer Ortiz’s right foot when Snow fled and the 31-year-old man was left in place as Officer Ortiz got into his patrol car and followed the gold Mazda.

The Mazda fled on the Interstate Highway 37 to the Crosstown Expressway intersection and entered the grass embankment. While the vehicle was still in motion, Snow got out of the car and ran in a different direction.

The Mazda stopped in the grass and the 18-year-old passenger, Jorianna Galindo (7/31/1994), climbed to the driver’s seat and attempted to flee. Officer Ortiz pulled Galindo from the vehicle and detained her.

Other patrol officers apprehended Snow after a chase on foot. Snow was arrested for possession of marijuana, evading arrest in a vehicle, evading arrest on foot, two theft warrants for her arrest and one warrant for her arrest for an assault.

Galindo was arrested for possession of marijuana. The Mazda was impounded and delivered to the city impound lot.

Other officers returned to the original place of the traffic stop and found the 31-year-old man who was the original driver of the Mazda. The 31-year-old man was issued traffic citations for the stop sign and signal violations, and then given a ride by police officers to his destination.

Officer Ortiz received treatment for an injury to his foot and Snow was additionally charged with assault on a peace officer, a 1st degree felony punishable by up to 99 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.

Adam District, Traffic Safety Division

Utility Work Will Affect Traffic on Tuloso Road and Suntide Road

The City of Corpus Christi Traffic Engineering office advises residents that beginning Friday, December 14, 2012 and Saturday, December 15, 2012, weather permitting; Pipeline Drivers will close both Tuloso Road and Suntide Road to traffic between Up-River Road to IH-37 westbound frontage road.  Contractors will be begin the closure at 6:00 P.M. on Friday, and are scheduled to work until 6:00 P.M. Saturday evening.

Motorists who are traveling on Up River Road or westbound on IH-37 access road will be detoured onto Clarkwood Road.

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.

Adam District, Traffic Safety Division

Pedestrian Struck By Car On Leopard Street

Occurred Friday, December 7, 2012, 23:35, Clarkwood Road at Leopard Street, Vehicle Crash with fatal injury, C1209317

                A 32-year-old woman was struck by a vehicle on the 9000 block of Leopard Street and suffered a fatal injury.

A gold 2000 Ford Taurus operated by a 40-year-old man traveled east on the 9000 block of Leopard Street at 11:35pm. The weather was clear visibility, but the area was a dark and unlighted. The Taurus struck a 32-year-old pedestrian in the roadway.

The 32-year-old woman did not survive the crash and was not transported to the hospital. No citations or criminal charges have been filed, and the investigation continues.

Corpus Christi Police would like to remind drivers to be safe. Pedestrians can be found anytime, and anywhere; even in places they are not supposed to be found. Pedestrians can be hard to see especially at night or in bad weather.

Pedestrians are encouraged to be predictable; stay off freeways. Pedestrians should use sidewalks where provided and cross or enter streets where it is legal. Where no sidewalks are provided, it is usually safer to walk facing oncoming traffic. It is best to dress in light colors and carry a flashlight in dark areas.