Category Archives: Charlie District

Charlie District, Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division

Police Investigate Traffic Crash on Snowgoose & Believe Alcohol As A Factor

Occurred Wednesday, December 26, 2012, 2:18am, 5200 Snowgoose Road, Driving While Intoxicated, 1212260009

                Corpus Christi Police believe alcohol was a contributing factor to a crash in which a Camaro struck a brick fence and then damaged two other vehicles on the 5200 block of Snowgoose Road Wednesday morning.

A 23-year-old man drove a black 2012 Chevrolet Camaro at a high rate of speed on the 5200 block of Snowgoose Road at about 2:00am on Wednesday morning. The Camaro failed to negotiate a turn in the road and then struck a brick fence, and then struck a parked blue 1998 Mercury sedan in the driveway of a residence.

Bricks from the fence were thrown and damaged a silver 2005 Chevrolet Silverado pickup parked in the driveway of a second residence. There was also damage done to a house and the property owner estimated the damage at $32,000.

The 23-year-old man who drove the Camaro ran from the crash scene, but was later apprehended by Corpus Christi Police. The 23-year-old man was taken to the hospital and released for medical treatment. Corpus Christi Police crash investigators believe alcohol was a contributing factor to the crash and continue to investigate.

Corpus Christi Police made 28 arrests for impaired driving between December 21, and December 26, 2012. There were 19 arrests for Driving While Intoxicated; 2 arrests for D.W.I. with one previous conviction; 2 arrests for D.W.I. with two or more previous convictions; 2 arrests for D.W.I. with an open alcoholic beverage container in the vehicle; 2 arrests for D.W.I. with a blood alcohol concentration over .15; and 1 arrest for Driving Under the Influence (the driver was under the age of 21).

The Corpus Christi Police Department wants everyone to drive safely and designate a driver if they choose to drink alcoholic beverages. Corpus Christi Police will continue strict enforcement throughout the New Year’s Holiday.

Charlie District, Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division

Woman Falls Asleep While Driving and Rolls Vehicle On Freeway

2900 State Highway 358 from Google Street View
2900 State Highway 358 from Google Street View

Occurred Tuesday, December 18, 2012, 5:09am, 2833 South Padre Island Drive, Major vehicle crash, C1209574

A 32-year-old woman flipped her vehicle in front of the Corpus Christi Trade Center Tuesday at 5:00 in the morning.

Corpus Christi Police found the 32-year-old woman did not have major injuries after her gold 1996 Saturn 4 door sedan drifted off the freeway. No other vehicles or people were involved in the crash and investigating patrol officers did not discover any indication that alcohol was a contributing factor.

The 32-year-old woman was fatigued and had fallen asleep while driving on the 2900 block of State Highway 358.

The car was towed due to damage and the 32-year-old woman was issued a traffic citation for making an unsafe change from a direct course and for driving without a license.

Corpus Christi Police investigated a crash at Kostoryz and Saratoga on December 14 in which the operator of the vehicle fell asleep while driving. Be mindful of driving times and know the warning signs of a fatigued condition. Constant yawning, inability to keep eyes focussed, or if one can’t remember the last few moments of driving are all indicators that a driver is fatigued. It is safer to take a break than to continue to operate a vehicle.

Charlie District, Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division

Sleeping Driver Causes Crash at Kostoryz and Saratoga

Occurred Friday, December 14, 2012, 1:13am, Kostoryz Road at Saratoga Boulevard, Major Vehicle Crash C1209459

                A 25-year-old man caused a crash at the intersection of Kostoryz Road and Saratoga Boulevard Friday morning after he fell asleep at the wheel.

A 25-year-old man drove a black 2013 Chevrolet Silverado south on Kostoryz Road at 1:13 am. The man fell asleep and went through the red light. The Silverado then struck a white 1999 Cadillac Fleetwood 4 door car and injured the two male occupants of the Cadillac.

The two injured men were both 23 years old and were treated at the scene by an ambulance crew but not taken to the hospital. Both the Silverado and the Cadillac were towed due to damage.

The 25-year-old man who caused the crash received a traffic citation for running the red light and released at the scene. Alcohol was not believed to be a factor in the crash.

Charlie District, Patrol Division

Police Catch Burglar With Shirt Over Head on SPID

Occurred Thursday, December 13, 2012, 23:44, 3487 South Padre Island Drive, Burglary 1212140002

                A 34-year-old man was arrested Friday morning for burglary after he went to a mechanic shop on South Padre Island Drive after hours and stole items from vehicles.

Corpus Christi Police Patrol Officers responded to an alarm at the Great State Transmissions at 11:44pm on Thursday night. A patrol officer saw a man with in the fenced area of the business. The man, 34-year-old Bruce Garcia (9/28/1978) had his shirt pulled up so that the collar was over his head in an attempt to conceal his identify.

Garcia saw the officer and walked away but was stopped by two other patrol officers. Officers discovered about $390 worth of property taken from three vehicles and gathered in one spot.

The manager of the business arrived and verified that no person had consent to be on the property at that time and the property was taken from the vehicles without permission.

Garcia, an unemployed man, was arrested for burglary of a vehicle (a class A misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail and up to a $4,000 fine) and for criminal trespass (a class B misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months in jail and up to a $2,000 fine). Garcia was then delivered to the city detention center.

Charlie District, Traffic Safety Division

Road and Sidewalk Construction Affects Traffic on Sarazan Drive

The City of Corpus Christi Traffic Engineering office advises citizens beginning December 17, 2012 and for approximately 10 days, weather permitting; city contractors will be doing road and sidewalk construction on Sarazen Drive.  During this period, Sarazen Drive will be closed at the Staples Street intersection, and open to through traffic at the Wooldridge Road 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.

View more at www.cctexas.com/engineering

Email:  engineering@cctexas.com

Charlie District

20-Year-Old Hit & Run Driver Charged with 2nd DWI

Paul Anson Rives
Paul Anson Rives

Occurred on 12/11/12, 9:47pm    Driving While Intoxicated     4900 Moody   1212110136

Officers responded to the 4900 block of Moody for a hit and run accident.  The caller reported the suspect had driven away and pulled into the parking lot of the Nueces County Adult Probation Offices, 1901 Trojan Drive.

Upon their arrival, Officers were told the driver Paul Anson Rives (03/11/92) struck a gray Toyota Camry and green Dodge Caravan which were parked in the 4900 block of Moody.  The owner of the Caravan chased after the suspect and detained him.

Rives who appeared to be intoxicated was taken into custody and administered Standard Field Sobriety Tests and a blood warrant was obtained for a blood draw.

He was medically cleared and arrested.  Rives was charged with Driving While Intoxicated~2nd Offense, a Class “A” misdemeanor which is punishable by up to one year in jail and $4,000 fine.  The truck Rives was driving was impounded.

Drinking and Driving is a “100% Preventable Crime” and the Corpus Christi Police Department would to remind you that Traffic and Patrol Officers have been directed to take a “zero tolerance” approach to DWI enforcement.

Charlie District, Patrol Division

I Can See You, But You Can’t See Me

Rebekah Annette Ramirez
Veronica Idolina Cisneros

Occurred on 12/05/12, 10:26pm  Robbery   4444 Kostoryz  1212050147

Officers were called to the H.E.B. for a theft involving two women who ran out the store and were last seen running southbound on Kostoryz Road.  Both women were involved in stealing meat products when they were confronted by store security.  One of the women became argumentative with the security guard and pushed him away as he tried to handcuff her.

A second call to Police advised the women were hiding at the AT & T store.  As Officer J. Smith traveled to the AT & T store he observed one of the women trying to hide behind a light pole. Officer M.S. Frakes and Officer Smith detained Rebekah Annette Ramirez (01/08/71) along with Veronica Idolina Cisneros (01/27/78) who was sitting on the side of the building with a young boy.

The trio was taken back to the H.E.B. where store security positively identified the women.  Both women were arrested and charged with Robbery.  Ramirez was additionally charged with a Municipal Court warrant for a Violation of Weapons Ordinance in the amount of $713.

Officers were able to recover the women’s purses with the stolen meat inside and returned them to H.E.B.

The three-year-old was uninjured and released to his mother.

Charlie District, Patrol Division

Police Patrol Dogs Safely Catch Robbery Suspect on Naples Street

Occurred Tuesday, December 04, 2012, 9:12am 4300 Ayers Street, Aggravated Robbery 1212040039

                A 37-year-old man was arrested Tuesday afternoon at the 4600 block of Naples Street for Aggravated Robbery after he was tracked by the Corpus Christi Police Patrol dogs.

A man went into a store located at 4346 Ayers Street displayed a hand gun and demanded money. The 50-year-old woman employee gave into the demand and the man left. No person was injured in the event.  The woman called police and provided a description of the man who robbed the store.

Corpus Christi Police patrol officers quickly responded and located a man who matched the description provided by the 50-year-old woman. The man ran from the officers into the neighborhood of the 4600 block of Naples Street. The patrol officers surrounded the suspect and requested the services of the Corpus Christi Police Patrol dogs.

The dogs arrived and found 37-year-old Richard Jaquez (4/5/1975) hidden under a house. Jaquez was arrested for Aggravated Robbery, Evading Arrest, and for a warrant of arrest for not paying child support.

Charlie District, Criminal Intelligence Unit, Gang Unit, Patrol Division

Two Teens Shot in Drive By

Occurred on 11/29/12, 10:18pm   Aggravated Assault 3300 Casa Bonita 1211290166

Police were called to a shooting at the 3300 block of Casa Bonita in which a 14-year-old female and 16-year-old male sustained gunshot injuries to their lower extremities.  Both the teens were taken to a local trauma hospital by CCFD Emergency Personnel.

Further investigation revealed the two teenagers were outside when a black four-door vehicle drove by and fired multiple shots at them, striking the victims in the legs.

The Gang Unit Drive-By Response Team responded and they were able to obtain several leads in the investigation.  “At this point the shooting does not appear to be gang related,” said Gang Unit Supervisor Captain D. Mersing.

The investigation remains ongoing and the Police Department asks that anyone with any information on this crime to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888-TIPS.com.  Tipsters will earn a cash reward if the suspects are arrested.

Charlie District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Lucky Belt Buckle Deflects Bullet

Occurred on 11/29/12, 03:47am  Aggravated Assault   1800 Morales  1211290020

Police contacted a 29-year-old man who told them he standing in his cousin’s front yard when he was confronted by a complete stranger.  The man drove up to where the men were standing and exited his vehicle armed with a gun.

The man fired a couple of shots, striking the victim’s belt buckle.  The victim took off running as the suspect fired at him once more.  The victim was not injured in the shooting and was unable to provide Officers with a description of the shooter or the vehicle he was driving.  The motive for the shooting is unknown at this time.

The investigation is ongoing and will be conducted by the Police Department’s Homicide/Robbery Bureau.  Anyone with any information on this crime is encouraged to call the Corpus Christi Police Department Criminal Investigation Division at 361-886-2841 or if you would like to remain anonymous call 888-TIPS.  Tips can also be submitted online at www.888TIPS.com.   Tipsters will earn a cash reward if the suspect is arrested.