Category Archives: Community Outreach

Adam District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Suspect Swipes Wallet

Date: 03/28/2015            3:45 AM
Location: 5702 Leopard Street
Offense: Theft
P.C. 31.03        Class A Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1503280032
Corpus Christi Police Detectives have released camera surveillance images of a suspect they believe stole a wallet that a customer left behind on the counter at a Stripes Store on March 28.

A customer told officers that he discovered he left his wallet on the counter at the store and he immediately returned but the wallet was gone. The wallet contained several hundred dollars in cash as well as credit cards.

The clerk reviewed the store video and observed a Hispanic male wearing a black long sleeve black shirt pick up the wallet and put it in his pocket.  The suspect in this case was not located and detectives need your help in identifying this individual.

Anyone with information about this case should call the Corpus Christi Police Property Crimes Detectives at 886-2840. Anyone who would like to keep their identity secret and provide information to the Detectives should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the tip online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

 

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Suspect at the store counter

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Suspect at the store counter

Community Outreach

Vehicle Auction Starts At 10 AM. Viewing Starts Now.

The City of Corpus Christi will auction 75 cars, trucks, and motorcycles at the Corpus Christi Police Vehicle Impound Lot located at 5485 Greenwood Drive this morning beginning at 10:00 am.

The general public is encouraged to register and view the vehicles for auction from 8:00 am to 10:00 am.

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

Community Outreach

Bank Bag Stolen From Employee

Date: April 3, 2015       10:45 AM
Location: 2833 South Padre Island drive
Offense: Aggravated Robbery
Case Number: 1504030052
Corpus Christi Police are investigating a robbery of a female carrying a bank deposit bag while she was walking in the parking lot of the Corpus Christi Trade Center  located at 2833 South Padre Island Drive.

The 37 year old female victim is an employee of a business inside the trade center.  She was walking from her car into the side entrance of the business when  a black male jumped out of the passenger side of a white SUV that was being driven by another suspect.  The suspect  assaulted her, and took the bank bag and her purse.

The male suspect jumped back into the passenger side of the SUV and it  exited the parking lot back onto the freeway access road going east toward Kostoryz Road.

The suspects in this crime were not captured.

The Corpus Christi Police Department wants to inform the community that these types of crimes are occurring in our city.  Anyone who goes to a bank and makes a withdraw should be very of their surroundings.  Make sure you are not  being followed and be vigilant when walking to and from your car with large sums of money.  If it is possible call ahead to were you are going and have a second person walk with you.

Anyone who knows  any information about this robbery, should call the Corpus Christi Police Robbery & Homicide Detectives at 886-2840. Anyone who would like to keep their identity secret and provide information to Detectives Should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the tip online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Animal Care Services, Community Outreach

Animal Care Services Host Party To Aid Boy Who Suffered Dog Attack

 

Corpus Christi Animal Care Services hosted a party at their facility located at 2626 Holly Road to lift the spirits of a 12 year old boy who was attacked by a dog last month.
Corpus Christi Animal Care Services hosted a party at their facility located at 2626 Holly Road to lift the spirits of a 12-year-old boy who was attacked by a dog last month.
12 Year old Manuel Torrez (in yellow shirt) poses for a picture with Animal Care Services workers and Police Commander John Houston
12 Year old Manuel Torrez (in yellow shirt) poses for a picture with Animal Care Services workers and Police Commander John Houston

Corpus Christi Animal Care Services hosted a party today at their facility located at 2626 Holly Road for 12-year-old Manuel Torrez and gave him some presents to aid him in his recovery after Torrez was injured in a dog attack last month.  Manuel suffered over 6 bites and the employees at Animal Care Services bought him clothes to replace his torn outfit from the attack. The original blotter entry was posted March 25th and the text appears below:

Date: March 24, 2015, 19:02
Location: 800 Vancura Drive
Event: Injured Child by Unrestrained Dog
Case Number: 1503240125

A 12-year-old boy was taken to the hospital by ambulance after he was attacked by a dog on the 800 block of Vancura Drive Tuesday night. Corpus Christi Police responded to a call of the attack at 7:02pm Tuesday night and discovered the 12-year-old boy had injuries to his face and arms. The Corpus Christi Animal Care Services captured the dog and have scheduled the dog to be euthanized. The dog will then be taken to Austin for an examination for communicable diseases. Police Officers have identified the owner of the dog and there is a consideration for criminal charges to be applied against the dog’s owner.

Detectives will gather all the information to identify what criminal charges may be appropriate and by this report, there is no information on the latest condition of the 12-year-old boy. There is no information available about previous history of the dog or the identity of the breed or size of the dog that caused the injuries to the 12-year-old boy.

Community Outreach

Mosquito Spraying on Island Tonight

Due to increased mosquito activity and high mosquito counts on the Island area all routes located on the Island will be sprayed.  Spraying will take place this evening from dusk to approximately 11:00pm

Vector Control can only spray for mosquitoes when it is not raining and the wind speed is low. The pesticide dissipates very quickly when it comes in contact with the ground, especially if there is dew.  Even then, the fogger only kills the mosquitoes that are actually airborne and come in direct contact with the pesticide at the time of the spraying, so it is not effective for any great period of time.

Since the fog only kills the airborne mosquitoes, spraying only occurs during evening hours, usually between 7:00 p.m. and Midnight. It is estimated the fog only kills one-third of the total mosquito population. 

 Although Vector Control employees do their best to reduce the number of pest mosquitoes citywide, Corpus Christi Animal Care Services (CCACS) urges residents to take these personal precautions to avoid being bitten:

• Use an approved insect repellent every time you go outside and follow the instructions on the label. Approved repellents are those that contain DEET, picaridin or oil of lemon eucalyptus.

• Regularly drain standing water, including water that collects in empty cans, tires, bird feeders, buckets, clogged rain gutters and saucers under potted plants. Mosquitoes breed in stagnant water. Purchase mosquito donuts (dunks) at retail stores that kill mosquito larvae in standing water. 
• Wear long sleeves and pants at dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active.
• Use air conditioning or make sure there are screens on all doors and windows to keep mosquitoes from entering the home.
• Keep grass cut and yards maintained. Treat the yard for mosquitoes, fleas, and pests.
Community Outreach

Auction Set For This Saturday

The City of Corpus Christi will auction 75 cars, trucks, and motorcycles at the Corpus Christi Police Vehicle Impound Lot located at 5485 Greenwood Drive on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at 10:00 am.

The general public is encouraged to register and view the vehicles for auction from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on Friday, April 3. The general public can continue to register and view the vehicles from 8:00 am to 10:00 am on the day of the auction.

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

Community Outreach

Mosquito Spraying Schedule

Vector Control crews will be spraying for mosquitos in the Annaville area between 6:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. 

 

The following routes will be sprayed.

 

Route 1 – Hwy 77 west to City limits

Route 2 – Hwy 77 east to Violet north of IH 37

Routh 3 – Hwy 77 east to Violet south of IH 37

 

Vector Control can only spray for mosquitoes when it is not raining and the wind speed is low. The pesticide dissipates very quickly when it comes in contact with the ground, especially if there is any dew.  Even then, the fogger only kills the mosquitoes that are actually airborne and come in direct contact with the pesticide at the time of the spraying, so it is not effective for any great period of time.

Since the fog only kills the airborne mosquitoes, spraying only occurs during evening hours, usually between 7:00 p.m. and Midnight. It is estimated the fog only kills one-third of the total mosquito population. 

 

Although Vector Control employees do their best to reduce the number of pest mosquitoes citywide, Corpus Christi Animal Care Services (CCACS) urges residents to take these personal precautions to avoid being bitten:

• Use an approved insect repellent every time you go outside and follow the instructions on the label. Approved repellents are those that contain DEET, picaridin or oil of lemon eucalyptus.

• Regularly drain standing water, including water that collects in empty cans, tires, bird feeders, buckets, clogged rain gutters and saucers under potted plants. Mosquitoes breed in stagnant water. Purchase mosquito donuts (dunks) at retail stores that kill mosquito larvae in standing water. 
• Wear long sleeves and pants at dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active.
• Use air conditioning or make sure there are screens on all doors and windows to keep mosquitoes from entering the home.
• Keep grass cut and yards maintained. Treat the yard for mosquitoes, fleas, and pests.
Bravo District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Warrant Issued For Bank Robber

Date: March 24, 2015           12:15 PM
Location: 1300 Waldron Road
Offense: Aggravated Robbery
Case Number: 1503240070
Corpus Christi Police Detectives have issued an arrest warrant in connection to a bank robbery that occurred at the IBC Bank located at 1317 Waldron Road on March 24.

An arrest warrant has been issued for Christopher Birkigt (12/30/1967).  The warrant has a bond amount of $150,000.  The suspect is described as being 6’00” tall, and 240 pounds.  He has brown hair and blue eyes.

Anyone who knows the suspect wanted for this robbery, should call the Corpus Christi Police Robbery & Homicide Detectives at 886-2840. Anyone who would like to keep their identity secret and provide information to Detectives Should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the tip online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

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Suspect Christopher Birkigt    (12/30/1967)

 

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Suspect at the counter of the IBC Bank

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

Suspect Robs American Bank

Date: March 24, 2015           11:55 AM
Location: 4100 South Alameda Street
Offense: Aggravated Robbery
P.C.     29.03         First Degree Felony
Case Number: 1503240066
Corpus Christi Police are investigating a bank robbery that occurred at 4145 South Alameda Street, the American Bank, at 11:55 this morning.

A bank employee told officers that a suspect entered the bank, presented a note to one of the female tellers that demanded cash.  The bank employee told officers the suspect then displayed a handgun. Once the teller handed over the money, the suspect fled out the front door and went around toward the back of a nearby building.

The suspect is described as being a Hispanic male, approximately 40 years old, with tattoos on his neck.  He was last seen wearing a blue baseball cap, and a blue collared shirt.

There was one customer and at least four employees inside the bank at the time of the robbery.  No one inside was injured.

Camera surveillance images of the suspect were provided to police by the bank. This suspect was not captured and the police department is asking for your help identifying this individual.

Anyone who knows who is responsible, or has any additional information about this robbery, should call the Corpus Christi Police Detectives at 886-2840. Anyone who would like to keep their identity secret and provide information to Detectives Should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the tip online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

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Suspect exiting the American Bank

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Suspect exiting the American Bank

 

 

Community Outreach

Spring Break 2015 By the Numbers

Although spring break crowds were much smaller than in years past due to the poor weather, enforcement actions by Corpus Christi Police Officers on Padre Island Beaches resulted in the following statistics.

 

Officers placed a strong emphasis on keeping the streets safe for both spring breakers and local residents by increasing the number of officers assigned to DWI patrol.  As a result, Officers made 21 Driving While Intoxicated arrests during this year’s spring break period (March 13th through March 22nd), compared to zero in 2014.

 

Perhaps the number that CCPD is proudest to report is zero:  Zero traffic fatalities; Zero DWI related major accidents; and Zero serious assaults on the beach (stabbings, shootings, beatings, etc.)

 
339 traffic citations
21 DWI arrests (up from zero in 2014). Twelve were blood draws and nine blew on the Intoxilyzer (7 at Tortuga, 2 at CDC)
16 Minor In Possession of Alcohol
16 Glass Container violations
9 No Insurance Impounds
7 Misdemeanor warrants
5 Driving in Dunes warnings
5 DWLI/DWLS arrests
4 Public Intoxication arrests
4 Poss. of Marijuana (not synthetic)
4 Felony warrants
2 Open Container citations
2 Minor Accidents
2 Fail to ID/Fugitive arrests
1 Reckless driving arrest
1 Possession of Controlled Substance arrest
1 Unlawful Carrying of a weapon arrest
1 Fraudulent Use of Identifying Information arrest
1 Tampering with Evidence arrest
 
 
These stats are from the beach units, Gang unit and Traffic units who took enforcement action on the beach for Spring Break.