Category Archives: Community Outreach

Community Outreach

City Hosts Vehicle Auction February 7

The city of Corpus Christi will auction 88 cars, trucks, and motorcycles at the four paved acres of the Corpus Christi Police Vehicle Impound Lot located at 5485 Greenwood Drive on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 10:00am. The general public is encouraged to register and view the vehicles for auction from 8:00am to 4:00pm on Friday, February 6. The general public can continue to register and view the vehicles from 8:00am to 10:00am on the day of the auction. The vehicle for auction may be viewed online and an auction list may be downloaded from www.siskauction.com.

There are 30 vehicles for auction that were seized for no insurance. The department’s strong stand and enforcement of this “Zero Tolerance No Insurance Initiative” will continue and all vehicles involved in accidents will be impounded and the driver cited if they are unable to provide financial proof of insurance. Driver’s license and proof of financial responsibility checkpoints will continue to be conducted at the Shift Captains’ authorization

Community Outreach

Fishermen Discover Body

DATE: February 1, 2015     12:20 PM
LOCATION: 1700 Laguna Shores
OFFENSE: DOA
CASE NUMBER: 15002010070

Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to 1700 Laguna Shores in reference to a body discovered in the water. The responding officers contacted a couple of fishermen. They advised that they were on their way out to wade fish when the discovered a body floating in the water and called police.

The medical examiners office, detectives and the forensics unit were called to process the scene.  The deceased male was not identified due to the condition of the body. The medical examiner will work to identify the male and determine the cause of death.  Once an identification is made, detectives will work to bring closure to this case.

Update:
The man was identified as Stephen Watkins who was reported missing January 27, 2015; refer to the post at the link http://wp.me/p1D8kP-4YE.

Community Outreach

Police Warn Public About Phone Scam

Beware of phone scams! This audio record is an example of a scam. The caller claims to represent the I.R.S. in regard to a law suit. This call was made to Corpus Christi Police Commander Michael Alanis. An investigation was conducted in regard to this call and the phone number was disconnected. Corpus Christi Police Detectives believe this particular man was able to obtain money from victims by claims that the F.B.I. would be outside the victims door within an hour unless a payment was made to this suspect.

We publish this video to warn the public of such phone scams. Common traits of a scam are requests for personal information by phone or (like in this case) an urgency for action. Contact the Better Business Bureau for more comprehensive information about phone scams at http://www.BBB.org. If you have become victim to a scam, report the event to local law enforcement. Share this video to have everyone aware of an example of a phone scam.

Community Outreach, Delta District, Patrol Division

Suspect Steals Bike While Running From CCPD

DATE: January 30, 2015     9:30 AM
LOCATION: 3600 Victory Street
OFFENSE: Burglary
PC 30.02       Second Degree Felony
CASE NUMBER: 1501300037
Corpus Christi Police responded to a call about a juvenile female and a man rolling two city garbage cans, with property sticking out of the top, down the 3600 block of Victory Street.

When officers arrived they found one of the trash cans and a television dumped in the middle of the street.  Witnesses told officers that the two had lost control of one off the cans while pushing it, and it, along with the tv fell in the street.  The two then took off walking with the other can.

Officers caught up with them in the 3600 block of South Saxet Street and took a 16 year old female into custody.  When they went to arrest the male, he physically resisted arrested and fled on foot.

While running from officers, the male suspect stopped and stole a bicycle from the front yard of a home.  He attempted to flee on the bike, but officers were able to catch up to him and take him into custody.

After an investigation it was determined that the male and female had kicked in the back door of a home in the 3600 block of Victory Street and took four televisions and other property and put all of the stolen goods in the two trash cans that belonged to the home owner.

The male suspect, Alberto Garza (12/13/1991),  was charged with burglary, resisting arrest, and evading police on foot.  He was additionally charged with theft, a Class B misdemeanor, because he stole the bicycle when he was attempting to elude officers.

The female was transported to the Juvenile Justice Center.

Community Outreach

Police Stop Forgery Operation

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Date: 1/28/2015          10:34 AM
Location: 601 N. Water
Offense: Forgery of Govt. Documents (PC 32.21)
3rd Degree Felony
Case Number: 1501280035

Corpus Christi Police Officers were called to 601 N. Water, Hotel Corpus Christi, in reference to a possible forgery. Officers arrived and contacted the hotel staff. They advised that the people that rented the room had checked out and the room was set to be cleaned. When the cleaning staff went to the room they noticed a printer and sheets of printed money on the bed. They left the room and called the police.

CCPD officers went to the room and found that it was locked from the inside. They knocked on the door and a male suspect answered. The suspect bolted past officers and after a brief foot chase was taken into custody. One officer was slightly injured during the foot pursuit. Officers contained the room and got a search warrant to collect the evidence. Ernesto Vela (DOB 5-26-1976) was arrested and transported to the City Detention Center.

 

Community Outreach

Animal Care Services Offer Spay & Neuter Vouchers

Animal Care Services Spay/Neuter Vouchers
When:     January 28, 2015
Where:   Animal Care Services 2626 Holly Road (826-4617)
Who:      Corpus Christi Animal Care Services

Corpus Christi Animal Care Services will issue additional free spay/neuter vouchers for residents living in the determined target areas around the city.  To claim a voucher please visit Corpus Christi Animal Care Services at 2626 Holly Rd and show proof of residency in one of the areas to receive vouchers for each of your dogs or cats requiring a spay or neuter.  This program is only for a limited time with limited funds so the faster you receive a voucher the higher the likelihood your surgery will be performed.  Animal Care Services has been performing surgeries and you will be contacted in the next few weeks for an appointment if you have already received a voucher.  Listed below are the target areas that are eligible for vouchers.  If you live within these bordering streets you are eligible.  If you have any questions please call 826-4617

Target 1 – Molina area  all streets contained within Greenwood/Horne/Old Brownsville/HWY 358

Target 2 – all streets contained within Airline/Alameda/Nile/Mcardle

Target 3 – all streets contained within Ayers/Gollihar/Weber/Mcardle

Target 4 – all streets contained within Ayers/Horne/Kostoryz/Gollihar

Corpus Christi Animal Care Services & Vector Control are located at 2626 Holly Road in Corpus Christi, Texas.

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

Trio Passing Fake Hundreds

DATE: December 6, 2014      5:40 PM
LOCATION: 3800 Highway 77
OFFENSE: Forgery / Counterfeit Money
(PC 32.21    State Jail Felony)
CASE NUMBER: 1412060107
Corpus Christi Police Detectives need your help identifying a male and two females that passed counterfeit bills on the northwest side of the city on December 6.

The suspects arrived at the Wal-Mart Store located at 3829 Highway 77 at 5:40 PM in a silver four door passenger car.   About 25 minutes later a black female wearing all black with glasses, made purchases totaling over $210 using two counterfeit $100 bills.

Ten minutes later the second suspect, also a black female wearing tan pants, black boots, and a black top, made a purchase that totaled over $200 and also used two counterfeit $100 bills.

Five minutes after that the third suspect, a black male wearing a long sleeve shirt, dark jeans, a black hat, and white shoes, made a purchase that totaled over $120. He also used two counterfeit $100 bills.

Finally, at about 6:23 PM, the female suspect who made the second purchase, returned and made another transaction that totaled nearly $120. She again used two counterfeit $100 bills.

In all the suspects got away with merchandise that totaled over $600 and over $140 worth of real cash in change from the transactions.

Anyone who can identify these individuals responsible, or has any additional information about this crime should call the Corpus Christi Police Financial Crimes Detectives at 886-2840. Anyone who would like to keep their identity secret and still provide information to Detectives should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information 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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First Female To Pass Counterfeit Money

$100.00 5

Second Female To Pass Counterfeit Money

& Returned For A Second Purchase

$100.00 15

Male Passing Counterfeit Money

Adam District, Community Outreach, Traffic Safety Division

Investigation To Close IH37 Sunday Morning

The Corpus Christi Police Traffic Division will be closing portions of Interstate 37 North to investigate a fatal crash that occurred on January 19. 

Officers will be laser mapping the crash scene on Sunday, January 25 at 7 AM.  All north bound lanes of Interstate Highway 37 will be closed at the Rand Morgan Road exit ramp.  Traffic will detour to the frontage road and then  be directed to re-enter the freeway at the Carbon Plant Road on ramp.

The closure could last for up to 2 hours.

 

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Warrant Issued For Assault Suspect

Corpus Christi Police Detectives have secured an arrest warrant for a suspect that kicked a 25 year old man in the head  while they were at a bar located at 5815 Weber Road on December 10, 2014.

Witnesses told offices that the male victim was outside the bar, when he got into an argument with another man and a girl the man was with.  As all three reentered the bar, witnesses said the female appeared upset about something the male victim had said to her while they were outside.

As the victim was trying to apologize to the female, the male suspect that the female was with, jumped up onto a table that the victim had sat down at, and kicked him in the head.  The victim fell back and struck his head on the back wall of the bar and was knocked unconscious.  The suspect and female fled the scene prior to police arrival.

The victim was transported to the hospital by CCFD EMS for his injuries.

Joseph A. Saldana (08/19/1986) is wanted on an arrest warrant for aggravated assault in connection to this felony crime.  The bond amount on the warrant is $50,000.

We ask that anyone with any information on his whereabouts to call Corpus Christi Police at 361-886-2600. Anyone who would like to provide information to the investigators and keep their identity secret may provide the information through Crime Stoppers at 886-TIPS (8477) or 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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Community Outreach

Corpus Christi Police Citizen Survey

Corpus Christi Citizen Survey

The City of Corpus Christi Police Department is committed to providing citizens with exemplary service. In order to assure that the Department is meeting the community’s needs and expectations, the Corpus Christi Police Department asks the opinions of citizens by completing and submitting a digital survey. The survey poses key questions to assist the Department in determining citizen perceptions of safety, quality of life, and quality of police services. The survey also allows residents to convey their priorities for enforcement. Community feedback serves as a “report card” and provides insight for the process of establishing goals, enhancing training, and shaping the future of the Police Department. Analysis of the survey results, reviewed by members of the Police Department, assists in tracking opinions regarding the quality of services and helps to direct the focus of the Department’s efforts to better serve its citizens.

Thank you for your participation and your assistance in reducing crime, reducing the fear of crime, and enhancing public safety.