Category Archives: Community Outreach

Community Outreach

We Are Fighting Mosquitoes, We Need Your Help

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As we recover from Hurricane Harvey, we also need to take heed of the inevitable increase in the mosquito population.  Corpus Christi residents are reminded to dump any standing water around their property that could become a breeding ground for mosquitoes.  It only takes a small amount of water to start the breeding process.  Mosquito dunks are available at local home improvement stores and are a great way for someone to treat standing water.  Vector Control has been deploying larvacide in our local ditches and areas of standing water for the past couple of days as well as monitoring the mosquito counts in the various traps scattered throughout the city.  We will begin adulticiding (foggers that you see in the back of the trucks) tonight.  This will continue until the entire city has been treated. 

We would also like to remind you to protect yourself, children and your dogs.  For yourselves and children be sure to wear long sleeves while outdoors and a mosquito repellent with DEET.  Be sure to follow the directions and seek information about when to use mosquito repellent on a young child.  Dogs need to limit outdoor use since they are susceptible to heart worms caused by mosquitoes.  Please, only use veterinarian approved insect repellents on your animals.

Below is a list of informational resources, to include the Mosquito Abatement Plan for the City of Corpus Christi.

http://cms.cctexas.com/sites/default/files/CCPD-CCACS-mosquito-abatement-plan.pdf

https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellowbook/2018/the-pre-travel-consultation/protection-against-mosquitoes-ticks-other-arthropods

https://dshs.texas.gov/preparedness/factsheet_mosquitoes.shtm

 

 

 

 

Community Outreach

Major Credit Card Abuse Operation Terminated With An Arrest

On 08-18-18 the CCPD Financial Crimes Section along with several Secret Service agents executed an arrest and search warrant in reference to a Credit Card Abuse operation. The arrested suspect in the case was  Antonio Arteaga 09-01-79.

It appears that as many as 20 citizens were victimized by this offender in the credit card abuse operation.

Two locations were named in the Arrest/Search Warrant.   A residence in the 5700 block of Crest Forest and a business in 5501 Kostoryz,  American Auto Pros.

The following major items of evidence were seized from the residence; credit card encoding machine, a total of $13,093.00, 2 credit card readers, blank credit card stock.

While conducting the search at the American Auto Pros business location, the following major items of evidence were located and seized; a stolen handgun, a stolen ATV,  computers that were used in the commission of the crime, loaded credit cards, a card reader, and a laptop with software designed to harvest and save credit card information.

Mr. Antonio Arteaga was taken into custody and booked on three warrants that were related to this credit card abuse operation.

CCPD Financial Crimes Section officers were assisted by the Crime Reduction Unit, Directive Patrol Officers,  CCPD Gang Unit,  and The U.S. Secret Service.

This series of crimes at that business location remains under investigation and we ask that anybody who suspects that they are a victim or has information pertaining to these crimes to please call the CCPD Financial Crimes Section,  Lt. Michael Pena at 361-886-2862.

You may also call Crime Stoppers at 888-tips or submit the information online at http://www.888tips.com .  If the information you provide leads to an arrest, you could earn a cash reward.

 

Community Outreach

CCPD IS SEEKING A POSSIBLE WITNESS TO A FATAL HIT AND RUN CRASH

The Corpus Christi Police Department is seeking help in locating a possible witness to a fatal hit and run crash that occurred on 08/21/2017.  A one year old child was killed in this crash.  CCPD Case #1708210025.

We are hoping to speak with the driver or occupants of what appears to be a Landscape Company Equipment and Crew Truck that was travelling on Everhart Road near Holly Road on Monday 08/21/2017 at about 06:43 A.M.  This Truck turned into the convenience store/gas station at Everhart and Schanen.

The driver of this vehicle is not suspected to be involved in the crash but might be able to provide information to investigators.

Landscape Truck

Anyone who has any  information about this fatal hit and run crash should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2600.     The lead investigator is Senior Officer Jesus Solis, 886-2689.  Information about unsolved crimes may be provided to investigators anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at 888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Community Outreach

CCPD Is Seeking A Possible Witness To A Fatal Hit And Run Crash

This possible witness has been located.  Thank you for your help.

The Corpus Christi Police Department is seeking help in locating a possible witness to a fatal hit and run crash that occurred on 08/21/2017.  A one year old child was killed in this crash.  CCPD Case #1708210025.

We are hoping to speak with the driver or occupants of what appears to be a maroon Jeep Cherokee or similar vehicle that was travelling on Everhart Road near Holly Road on Monday 08/21/2017 at about 06:43 A.M.

This vehicle appeared to have a basket type extended cargo carrier mounted on the back of the car.   This vehicle was traveling in close proximity to the suspect vehicle prior to the crash.  The driver of this vehicle is not suspected to be involved in the crash but might be able to provide information to investigators.

 

 

Anyone who has any  information about this fatal hit and run crash should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2600.     Information about unsolved crimes may be provided to investigators anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at 888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

 

Community Outreach, Crime Stoppers, Criminal Investigations Division

Detectives need your help identifying this burglar

Date: Monday, August 7, 2017, 7:21 PM
Location: 100 N. Carrizo St.
Offense: Burglary of a Building
Case Number: 1708070190

Corpus Christi Police Detectives need your help identifying this alleged burglar. Officers were called to the scene when the reporting party found a broken window. Officers cleared the building and observed a room with drawers open and items stacked on the floor. Video was provided and shows a male entering the property. The video then shows the suspect leaving the property through a rear door.

The suspect has not been apprehended and Detectives would like your help to solve this Burglary.  If you know who is responsible, or have any additional information about this Burglary, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com.  If the information you provide leads to an arrest, it can earn you a cash reward.

Community Outreach, Crime Stoppers, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Disturbance at a local bar leads to city’s latest homicide, Suspect Arrested

Date:Tuesday, August 15, 2017, 12:23 AM
Location: 2300 Horne Rd.
Offense: Murder
Case Number: 1708150007

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to the 2300 Block of Horne Rd. in reference to a disturbance with a gun. Moments later the call was upgraded to a shooting. Officers arrived and observed the 38 year old male victim face down in the parking lot and was deceased. Officers contacted witness and checked the scene and were able to get a basic description of the suspect and the vehicle that he left in.

Officers learned that a disturbance began in the bar. The suspect and the victim went outside into the parking lot and that is when the suspect shot the victim. The suspect left the scene in a dark colored car. While officers were actively working the scene a subject entered the crime scene and was contacted by officers. The subject told officers that he was the one who shot the victim. The suspect was detained and a weapon was recovered. Officers arrested Jehova Gonzalez (05/23/1988) and transported him to the City Detention Center. This is still an active investigation and if anyone has anymore information they are asked to contact CCPD Homicide Detectives at 361-886-2600.

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Suspect arrested in the city’s latest homicide.

Date: Sunday, August 13, 2017, 11:24 AM
Location: 6500 High Arch Ct.
Offense: Murder
Case Number: 1708130042

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to the 6500 block of High Arch Court in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival officers contacted the 75 year old male suspect and detained him. Officers checked the house and discovered the 94 year old female victim in a wheelchair deceased from what appeared to be a gunshot. Officers learned that the suspect took some pills prior to the officers arriving. He was transported to Bay Area Hospital for treatment. The deceased victim was the mother of the suspect. Officers arrested and transported Leslie Charles Nelson (08/10/1942) to the City Detention Center once he was cleared from the hospital. This is still an ongoing investigation.

Community Outreach

POLICE SEEK YOUR HELP TO IDENTIFY BURGLARY SUSPECTS

 

Date: Thursday, July 27, 2017, 6:34 pm
Location: Rock Creek Drive
Offense: Burglary of a Habitation
Case Number: 1707270141

Corpus Christi Police Property Crimes Detectives would like help from the public to identify a male and a female who are believed to be involved in a home burglary on Rock Creek Drive.

The victim advised the responding Officer that she arrived home at approximately 6:20 pm to find the front door kicked in and noticed that the residence had been ransacked.  The victim further advised that several guns and other property were missing from the residence, in all nearly $16,000 worth of personal property was reported stolen.

The Officer’s report details that surveillance footage in the complex captured the Burglary.  The video shows the suspects loading up the stolen property into a Silver Ford Focus, before leaving the complex.

 

The suspects have not been apprehended and Detectives would like your help to solve this Burglary.  If you know who is responsible, or have any additional information about this Burglary, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com.  If the information you provide leads to an arrest, it can earn you a cash reward.

Community Outreach

COUPLE COMMITS A ROBBERY WITH TWO YOUNG CHILDREN IN TOW

Date:  07/27/2017
 Location: 5488 S Padre Island Drive
Offense:  Robbery
Case Number:  1707270122

Corpus Christi Police Detectives want your help to identify a pair who committed a  Robbery at the JCPenney retail store.

The pair worked together in an effort to conceal items valued at approximately $200.00 and then bypassed all points of sale without paying for the items.

Once outside of the store, Loss Prevention Employees attempted to make contact with the pair in an effort to retrieve the stolen merchandise.  Loss Prevention Employees advised that the female suspect hit one of the employees on the arm and then the male suspect pushed the same employee against the wall and threatened to assault him.

The employees observed the suspects drive away in a Blue Kia Rio (California LP – 4RZP614).

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If you can identify these individuals, please call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com.   If the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

Community Outreach, Crime Stoppers, Criminal Investigations Division

Possible Attempted “Jugging”

Date:  Saturday, August 5, 2017, 11:30 AM
Location: 3829 IH 69 Access Rd. SB
Offense: Burglary of a Motor Vehicle
Case Number: 1708050066

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 3829 IH 69 Access (Wal-Mart parking lot) in reference to a burglary of a motor vehicle. Officers arrived and contacted the victim who advised that someone broke into his truck. The victim stated that he went in to Wal-Mart and set his alarm on his truck. When he came out approximately ten minutes later he noticed his lights were flashing. He reset his alarm and when he got to his truck he noticed his back driver side window to be broken. The victim checked his vehicle and advised police that nothing appeared to be missing.

A witness advised the victim that he observed two dark complected males park to the left of the victims truck in a Jeep with paper tags. The witness stated that one of the males broke the back window and attempted to get into the truck through the window. The suspects were startled and fled the scene taking nothing from the vehicle. The victim told officers that he had stopped at a bank drive thru and withdrew some money. He remembers seeing a Jeep in the parking lot and thinks they may have followed him from the bank.

Right now detectives have little to go on. CCPD wants to remind everyone to be aware of their surroundings and to not leave valuables or cash in your car. If you feel you are being followed to or from a bank call 911. If you have any information about this crime, call Crime Stoppers at 888-tips or submit the information online at http://www.888tips.com .  If the information you provide leads to an arrest, you could earn a cash reward.