Category Archives: Community Outreach

Community Outreach

Animal Care Services Uses Grant Funds to Increase Adoptions

The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) launched its third year of the ASPCA & Subaru Share the Love Event “Rescue Ride” grant program. The grant program helps transport thousands of homeless dogs from overcrowded shelters to shelters in areas where they have a better chance of being adopted. Thanks to funding from the annual Share the Love Event, the program will grant a total of $189,000 in funding to 49 organizations to cover transportation costs. The City of Corpus Christi Animal Care and Vector Services is proud to announce that it has received $9,000 from this ASPCA grant program.

On behalf of Chief Mike Markle and the Corpus Christi Police Department we would like to thank ASPCA and Subaru for selecting us for this grant and we look forward to utilizing it to make a difference for our citizens and animals.

 

Community Outreach

City Hosts Vehicle Auction Saturday

The City of Corpus Christi will auction 126 cars, trucks, and motorcycles at the Police Vehicle Impound Lot, located at 5485 Greenwood Drive, on Saturday, May 14, 2016. The auction will start at 10:00 am.

The general public is encouraged to register and view the vehicles for auction from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Friday, May 13, 2016. The general public can continue to view the vehicles from 8:00 am to 10:00 am on the day of the auction.

The vehicles for auction may be viewed online and an auction list may be downloaded from www.siskauction.com.

Community Outreach, Narcotics/Vice Division

Drop Off Unused Prescription Meds Tomorrow: D.E.A.’S National Prescription Take-Back Day Is Saturday

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After collecting and destroying 5.5 million pounds—2,762 tons—of unused prescription drugs in the past 5 years, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is continuing its efforts to take back unused, unwanted and expired prescription medications.  The DEA invites the public to bring their potentially dangerous, unwanted medicines to one of over 5,000 collection sites around the country that are manned by more than 3,800 of DEA’s tribal and local law enforcement partners.  This service is free of charge, with no questions asked.

The public can find a nearby collection site by visiting www.dea.gov, clicking on the “Got Drugs?” icon, and entering their zip code into the search window, or they can call 800-882-9539.  Only pills and other solids, like patches, will be accepted—the public should not bring liquids, needles or other sharps to take back sites.

America is presently experiencing an epidemic of addiction, overdose and death due to abuse of prescription drugs, particularly opioid painkillers.  6.5 million Americans abuse prescription drugs, according to the most recent National Survey on Drug Use and Health, more than abuse cocaine, heroin, and hallucinogens combined.

“Most prescription drug abusers get their pills from friends and family, including from the household medicine cabinet,” said DEA Acting Administrator Chuck Rosenberg.  “Please remove unwanted prescription drugs from your homes and help prevent substance abuse fueled by our medicine cabinets.”

Drug overdoses are now the leading cause of injury-related death in the United States, eclipsing deaths from motor vehicle crashes or firearms.  The removal from homes of unwanted prescription pills that can be abused, stolen or resold is an easy way to help fight the epidemic of substance abuse and addiction.
Collection sites are at the following locations in Corpus Christi, Alice, and Kingsville:  

Alice Police Department – 415 E. Main, Alice, Texas 78332

Corpus Christi Army Depot/Naval Air Station (Restricted to Military Personnel) – Corpus Christi, Texas 78419

Goodwill Store – 2961 S. Port, Corpus Christi, Texas 78405

Huntington Plaza – 5300 Saratoga, Corpus Christi, Texas 78413

KIII TV Station – 5002 SPID, Corpus Christi, Texas 78411

Kingsville Chamber of Commerce – 635 East King Avenue, Kingsville, Texas 78363

Nueces County Precinct 1 – 11408 Leopard, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401

Nueces County Precinct 2 – 10110 Compton, Corpus Christi, Texas 78418

Community Outreach

Police Announce Buc Days Parade Guidelines

Those who attend the Buc Days Illuminated Parade scheduled for Saturday, April 30, 2016 should be aware of a few guidelines to make the event fun and safe for everyone. Follow the Corpus Christi Police Twitter feed at @CorpusChristiPD for updates and progress of the parade.

The Parade route will close to traffic at 5:00pm.

Paraders are allowed to occupy their spot along the parade route starting at 5pm Friday. The open container ordinance remains in effect throughout the night on April 29. Alcohol consumption is only allowed on Saturday, April 30, from 8pm-10pm.

No one is allowed to block the public rights of way or entrances to private property and no one is permitted to be on private property without the owners consent. If a portable toilet is rented, it may be placed on the city property along the parade route, but not block any sidewalk, public right of way, or others access to the parade route.

There are a few prohibited items along the parade route. The use of any air horns, any Fireworks, Silly String, and impact firecrackers are all prohibited, so the public is encouraged to leave those items at home. Those who attend the parade are encouraged to bring trash containers to collect and remove their garbage. Everyone that attends should also be mindful of the City Ordinance Section 23-63 for littering in prohibited places.

The parade is a family event and there will be children enjoying the parade. The Corpus Christi Police wants everyone to enjoy the parade and promote a safe environment for all who attend.

Community Outreach

Corpus Christi Police Host International Police Visitors

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Major Aimer Alonso Triana and Major Andrea Rojas of the Colombian National Police sit with “J” Shift for roll call before they begin their ride-along.
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Major Aimer Alonso Triana of the Colombian National Police rides with Corpus Christi Police Senior Officer Ramiro Rodriguez.
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Telemundo reporter Anayeli Ruiz records Senior Officer Ramiro Rodriguez as he explains Police equipment to Major Aimer Alonso Triana of the Colombian National Police.

Several leaders in the Colombian National Police are visiting Corpus Christi through he International Visitor Leadership Program to see how Corpus Christi Police conduct business. The Single Country Project: Colombia Leadership Management and Standards in the Judicial and Law Enforcement Environment, seeks law enforcement agencies who excel in the law enforcement industry so that they may return to their agency and set best practices in place. Corpus Christi Police was chosen along with Baltimore, Md; Cincinnati, Oh; Sacramento, Ca; and Washington, D.C. for the leaders to visit. Corpus Christi was selected because of the reputation of the great community relationships we have locally. The leadership are focused to learn how we accomplished such great community relationships. The leaders are doing a ride-a-long tonight to see our Officers interaction with the community in hopes to learn how we earned such a reputation.Be sure to say, “Hola!” if you see any of the leaders around town! They will be here for about two more days.

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

SEXUAL ASSAULT WARRANT ARREST

Mr. Ryan Alan Krietsch, 07/16/1982, was arrested in San Diego, Texas on 04/21/16 at about 6 p.m. by the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department. He was arrested on a warrant for Sexual Assault. Krietsch was magistrated in Duval County and transferred to Nueces County. He was booked into the Nueces County Jail on the warrant that carried a $125,000 Bond. Krietsch was previously employed at John Paul High School and San Diego High School.

The investigation is ongoing for this reported Sexual Assault. Anyone who knows any additional information about this reported crime should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2840 reference CCPD case #1602170155.

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

Girl With Life Threatening Medical Condition Get Happy Birthday from Chief Markle And Area Law Enforcement Agencies

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Corpus Christi Police and area law enforcement agencies helped Mercedez Villarreal have a good birthday today through the Fraternal Order of Police’s Shop With A Cop program.

Mercedez Villarreal has suffered a life threatening medical condition and was referred for help to lift her spirits. The Fraternal Order Of Police arranged for local law enforcement agencies to take Mercedez on a shopping trip to Wal-Mart and then provide her lunch at Walbangers. Mercedez was escorted on her shopping trip by the Chief of the Corpus Christi Police, Mike Markle. Mercedez was outfitted with a tiara and sash by employees at Wal-Mart and the bakery provided the cake.

Thank you for all the wonderful individuals from area law enforcement agencies, and the employees of Wal-Mart and Walbangers for making this a special day for Mercedez.

Community Outreach

Animal Care Services Asks Public For Help to Foster Healthy Animals

(contributed photo) NAME: DARLA CCACS#: A270877 Location: Corpus Christi Animal Care Services (CCACS), 2626 Holly Road, Corpus Christi, Texas, (361) 826-4606, 4601 or 4630, ccacsrescues@cctexas.com
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Location: Corpus Christi Animal Care Services (CCACS), 2626 Holly Road, Corpus Christi, Texas, (361) 826-4606, 4601 or 4630, ccacsrescues@cctexas.com

Corpus Christi Animal Care Services needs foster help to assist with housing healthy animals that are awaiting transport to other rescue facilities. The ASPCA Grant that we are blessed with is paying for the transport of the animals out of our facility to shelters around the country. The animals are required to be out of our facility for a minimum of 10 days to ensure non-exposure to disease. That is where the “fosters” are so important. Anyone interested should contact our live release team at 826-4601 or 826-4606.

Community Outreach

City Announces Buc Days Traffic Plan Which Starts Today

Buccaneer Day Festival and Carnival Traffic Plan

April 20, 2016

 

The City of Corpus Christi Traffic Engineering office advises residents beginning on Wednesday, April 20 through Sunday, May 1, 2016, the following traffic control plan will be implemented for the Buccaneer Day Festival and Carnival events:

  • Southbound Shoreline Boulevard will be reduced to one lane of traffic between William Street and Park Avenue.
  • Northbound Shoreline Boulevard will be reduced to one lane of traffic between Buford Street and Coopers Alley.
  • Born Street and Broadway Court will be closed to traffic at the Shoreline Boulevard intersection.
  • Park Avenue which will be closed to traffic on the east side of Shoreline Boulevard.
  • No Parking areas will be clearly marked along Born Street, Broadway Street, and Kinney Street.
  • Motorists are asked to use Water Street as their primary route to the Buc Days Parking area.

Traffic control devices will guide motorists through the work site.  Motorists should expect delays and if possible, seek alternate routes or avoid the area. Access to local driveways will be maintained throughout the duration of the project.

For more information, please visit https://www.bucdays.com/ or contact Traffic Engineering at 826-3547.
Community Outreach

Police Remember Officer Roy N. Smith

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By: Commander John Houston

On April 20, 1953, Patrol Officer Roy Newton Smith was responding to a fight call when his patrol car was struck by another car at Staples and Lipan. Smith died of his injuries that day. Smith was 21 years old and had been on the department for just 4 months at the time of this tragic accident. Roy was married to Laverne Smith and had come here from Wichita Falls, Texas to work at the department. Roy and Laverne had one daughter Gail. Roy served with distinction in the Army having served in the Korean conflict before joining the department. Please take a moment out of your day to remember our fallen brother. Our prayers remain with him and his family and may we never forget him and his sacrifice. Roy Smith is the fourth officer to die in the Line of Duty for the Department.

As a side note, we were able to locate his only daughter Gail Michalsky of Spring, Texas who never had a chance to know her father and she attended her first Police Officers Memorial Service last year. She was given a copy of the Wall of Honor photo by Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott.