Occurred on 10/3/12, 02:52 am  Aggravated Robbery   5200 Williams    1210300006

Officers contacted the victim’s sister who reported her brother had been run over by a car during a robbery.  The victim told Officers he was trying to sell his Play Station 3 to someone he met on Facebook.  They negotiated a price for the PS3 and agreed to meet at 5222 Williams.

Once there the “buyer” pulled out a knife and attempted to rob the victim.  A scuffle ensued during which the suspect was unable to open the knife.  As the struggle continued on, the victim fell inside the vehicle, dropping the PS3 on floorboard.  The victim was dragged before having his leg run over as the suspect drove off.  He sustained a large abrasion to his leg, but refused to be taken to the hospital for medical treatment.

Officers checked the area for the suspect, but were unable to find the suspect.  The suspect provided the victim with his identity and the robbery investigation will be turned over to the Police Department’s Homicide/Robbery Bureau.

Anyone with any additional information on this crime is encouraged to call the Criminal Investigation Division at 361-886-2841 or remain anonymous and call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS.  You can also submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com.  Tipsters can earn a cash reward if the suspect is arrested.

If selling items on eBay, Craig’s List, or Facebook, the Police Department recommends that you meet in a public, well lit place and avoid pick-ups from home at all costs.  When selling, do not publish your address or invite strangers into your home.  Tell a friend or family member where you’re going.  Above all, trust your instincts.

Occurred on 10/24/12, 9:52pm  Major Accident 2000 Roddfield    C1208113

Police were called to a major accident involving a gold Pontiac G6 and two motorcyclists.  Officers contacted witnesses who reported a group of motorcyclists were seen traveling southbound on Roddfield from S. Padre Island Drive.

At Corsair Drive, the 65-year-old driver of the Pontiac yielded in the right of way in the center lane as the riders motorcycled by.  The driver believing all the motorcyclists had ridden by then pulled onto the south bound lanes of Roddfield Road.  The two motorcyclist and the Pontiac collided.

Both riders were taken to Spohn Memorial, one with life-threatening injuries.  The driver of the Pontiac was taken to Bay Area to be medically checked.  Police report both motorcyclist were wearing motorcycle helmets.

Traffic Investigators were called to assist and the traffic accident investigation is ongoing.

Occurred on 10/21/12, 4:32pm  Wanted Subject/Possession of a Firearm by Felon  1033 Whitaker  1210210096

Senior Officer B. Martin was patrolling his beat when he drove by a well-known drug house and observed a white Ford Explorer parked in the driveway.  The Explorer was found to be stolen out of Austin.

Officer Martin called for back-up and contacted John Douglas Houston (02/15/78) who was found to wanted on several warrants.  Further investigation revealed Houston was the “owner” of the stolen vehicle.  He was found to be armed with a pocket knife and a black jack.

Senior Officer L. Preiss and his canine partner were called to assist and “Kimbo” alerted to the center console where Officers found a Hide-a-Can along with a revolver.   Houston was arrested and charged with four outstanding Nueces County warrants along with Theft, Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon (black jack) and Unlawful Carrying of a Firearm by a Felon.

Lt. P. McMenamy nominated Senior Officers Martin and Preiss along with “Kimbo” as Officers of the Month noting this was Kimbo’s second alert this month in which a handgun was recovered.

Occurred on 10/15/12, 3:11pm   Theft    Greenbay and S. Padre Island Drive  1210150099

A City Gas Department employee reported that he was detecting gas lines in the area of Green Bay and  S. Padre Island Drive with a Radio Detection TX10 Transmitter when it was stolen.  The employee told Officers, he put the transmitter on the ground and moved down the street.

Upon his return, the transmitter was gone.  The employee was unable to provide a description of the suspect.  The transmitter is valued at $3,500.

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.  Tipsters will earn a cash reward if the property is recovered and the suspects are arrested.

Occurred on 10/14/12, 5:10pm  Burglary of a Vehicle      1100 Zarsky Drive     1210140108

Officers responded to the 1100 block of Zarsky for a burglary of a vehicle in progress in which the suspect was being detained by the homeowner.  Upon their arrival, Officers found the homeowner  had the suspect William Dowell Lutes (12/16/79) sitting in his front yard.

Further investigation revealed the victim was inside his home when he heard his dog barking very loudly from the garage.  Once outside, he observed Lutes getting out of his white Buick Regal.  Lutes began walking away when the victim grabbed him and ordered him to sit down until Police arrived.  He did not put up a struggle and complied with the homeowner’s request.

Lutes was arrested and charged with Burglary of a Vehicle along with an outstanding Parole Violation Warrant.  “No Bond” was set on the warrant.