Corpus Christi Traffic and Safety Division Investigators have impounded the vehicle suspected to be involved in Sunday morning’s hit and run accident.  After viewing the airing of the hit and run accident on local media channels, the owners of the black Jeep Liberty contacted investigators and are cooperating with the investigation.

Early this morning, Investigators impounded the Jeep Liberty from the 2200 block of Skycrest Drive.  The investigation is ongoing and will be conducted by the Traffic and Safety Division’s Hit and Run Investigators. 

The Police Department would like to thank local Media for promptly airing the hit and run accident and the community for calling in tips to Crime Stoppers.

The original blotter post can be viewed at http://wp.me/p1D8kP-44d.

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The Nueces County Sheriff’s Department and the Corpus Christi Police Department are asking the public’s assistance to locate two wanted men.  Jaime Jalomo (08/14/81) is wanted for Failure to Appear for Arraignment.  He is to be held without bond.   Other warrants include Aggravated Assault of a Public Servant,  Failure to Appear for Evading Arrest with Vehicle, Failure to Appear for Resisting Arrest and Failure to Identify as a Fugitive.  

Jordan Andrew Sanchez (02/23/95) is wanted for Motion to Revoke Probation for a Graffiti charge.  He is also to be held without bond.

We ask that anyone with any information on their 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.

“Adam” District

Date: Thursday, October 24, 2013

11641 Leopard, Woodland Creek Apts. http://goo.gl/maps/rCzqZ

4301 Western, Churchhill Square Apts. http://goo.gl/maps/Spb6z

10660 Leopard, Yardarm Apts. http://goo.gl/maps/n546A

4402 Fleetwood, Peachtree Apts. http://goo.gl/maps/7xpLx

Offense: Burglary of a Coin Operated Machine (Penal Code Section 30.03) Class A misdemeanor.

Case Numbers: 1310240022, 1310240031, 1310240045, 1310240050

The Corpus Christi Police is investigating several burglaries that are possibly related. Washers and dryers had their coin boxes pried open and the contents were removed.  If you have any information please contact property crimes call 361-886-2841.

“Charlie” District

Date: Thursday, October 24, 2013, 20:43

Location: Weber and Holly Rd. http://goo.gl/maps/aGC4A

Offense: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (HS 481.125) Class C Misdemeanor,  Possession of a Controlled Substance (HS 481.115) State Jail Felony

Case Number: 1310240144

Officers A. Flores  and P. Janko stopped a motorcycle for a traffic violation. During the contact the operator of the motorcycle was found with a balance scale with a white powdery substance that the officers believed to be Methamphetamine.  There was not a useable amount of Meth to charge the suspect. Daniel Nugent (12/06/65) was in possession of drug paraphernalia and was arrested. At the City Detention Center, a clear blue bag containing a white powdery substance that the officers believed to be Methamphetamine was located in Nugent’s wallet. He was additionally charged with possession of a controlled substance.

Date: Thursday, October 24, 2013, 08:25

Location: 4500 Autotown http://goo.gl/maps/WUqrD

Offense: Using a Cell Phone in a school zone, Outstanding Warrants

Case Number: 1310240029

Senior Officer Dwayne Kelley was working a School Zone at King HS when he stopped a vehicle for the driver using a cell phone in a School Zone. He contacted Santa Veronica Vasquez 12/15/73. She was found to have an outstanding Contempt of Court Warrant out of Nueces County with No Bond, as well as 2 Municipal Court Warrants for $828.00. She was arrested without incident and transported to the City Detention Center.

“Delta” District

Date: Thursday, October 24, 2013, 23:18

Location: 1900 Van Loan, http://goo.gl/maps/DksyC

Offense: Deadly Conduct (Penal Code 22.05) 3rd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1310240169

Patrol officers contacted a victim  who stated that she had bought some “legal weed” from an unknown female suspect and did not like the way it tasted. When she saw the suspect later , she confronted her and took her money back that was sitting on her lap.  She stated that the suspect went to her house and started banging on her door demanding her money back or else she was going to “spray” her house.  The victim stated that the knocking stopped and then she heard several shots being fired and striking her house.  4 bullet holes were found in the house and 3 casings out in the street.  There were no injuries and no arrests at this time. If you have any information about this crime please contact crime stoppers at 361-888-TIPS

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The Corpus Christi Police held a Quarterly Awards Ceremony at the Police Department’s Auditorium on October 24, 2013.   Corpus Christi Police Chief Floyd Simpson presented a Certificate of Merit to Senior Officer Matthew Morrow, a Citizen’s Certificate of Merit to Christopher Caleb McBroom and Randy Vasquez.  He also presented Life Saving Awards to Lieutenant James N. Gray and Senior Officers Michael N. Garcia, Edward M. Kearney, Carl A. Knapick, Denise R. Pace, and Adam Thurman.

A Certificate of Merit was awarded to Senior Officer Matthew Morrow who on August 20, 2008 was getting ready to work radar on the shoulder of the freeway when he observed a pick-up truck matching the description of a stolen vehicle that had just been reported stolen.  He pulled over the stolen vehicle and the driver who had known gang affiliations was arrested.  The arrest sparked a federal investigation and subsequent indictment of prison officials who were aiding prison gangs in acquiring cell phones to run free world criminal activity including murders, assaults, home invasions, and narcotics activity.  His actions on that day had an impact not only within this community, but throughout the State of Texas.

A Life Saving Award was presented to Senior Officer Adam Thurman and Citizen’s Certificate of Merit was awarded to Christopher Caleb McBroom and Randy Vasquez.  On February 12, 2013 at approximately 7:56pm, Senior Officer Adam Thurman responded to a call for service for an unconscious male.  John Dillard had collapsed in a parking lot. Co-Worker Christopher Caleb McBroom called for help, then he and bystander Randy Vasquez began CPR on Mr. Dillard. When Senior Officer Adam arrived he took over for Mr. McBroom and continued chest compressions while Randy continued rescue breathing until CCFD Emergency Personnel arrived.   Mr. Dillard was present along with his family.  He was thankful to Senior Officer Thurman, Mr. McBroom and Mr. Vasquez for reviving a “dead man” and giving him an opportunity to walk his daughters down the aisle when the time came.

Lt. James Gray’s Life Saving Award was earned due to his actions on August 9, 2013.  Lt. Gray was stopped at the light at S. Padre Island Drive and Rodd Field Road when he smelled smoke that he recognized as having the odor of a structure fire. Lt. Gray judged the direction of the wind direction and started scanning the area up wind for signs of a fire. He was able to locate the house fire in a nearby neighborhood and found that flames had started coming from the roof. He approached the house and banged on the door. The man who answered the door was unaware that the house was on fire. The man struggled with the door and could not get it open. Lt. Gray kicked the door open and assisted the man in getting his wife and six children evacuated from the residence.  In attendance at the ceremony were Danny Bowman, his wife Jenna and their four daughters, Myrina, Audrina, Adelina, and Marinea.  Also at the ceremony were Paul Cervantes, his Laura and their two daughters, Sophia and Olivia.  The Cervantes’ two daughters had been spending the night at the Bowman’s.

Senior Officer Michael Garcia received his Life Saving Award when on April 16, 2013; he was dispatched to a call for an unconscious female. Upon arrival, he contacted the complainant who directed him over to the 80-year-old unconscious woman who had no pulse and was not breathing. Senior Officer Garcia immediately initiated CPR. He continued these lifesaving measures for approximately five minutes until CCFD Emergency Personnel arrived.   The female was revived and taken to the hospital.  A CCFD Fire Captain later commented on Senior Officer Garcia’s CPR technique “were excellent” and that “the officer’s quick arrival and immediate intervention gave the Engine and Medic crews a viable patient upon arrival”.

Senior Officer Edward Kearney and Senior Officer Denise Pace received their Life Saving Awards due to their actions on July 13, 2013 when they responded to a possible jumper on the Harbor Bridge and observed a man hanging from the superstructure of the bridge.  Among the negotiators was Senior Officer Denise Pace.  While attempting to talk the man back up to a safer setting, he asked for water. Officers Kearney and Pace were outfitted with safety harnesses and climbed down to the cat walk level where the man was standing. The Officers continued to talk to him and after a couple of hours they convinced him to climb back up and seek psychiatric attention.

On June 7, 2013, Senior Officer Carl Knapick was completing an accident investigation when he observed a truck traveling at a slow rate along the access road and turn into a driveway. Another citizen who was exiting the same driveway got out of his vehicle and approached the truck and started to pull the driver out of the vehicle. Senior Officer Knapick approached the scene and observed that the driver was in distress. It appeared that the driver was choking and was starting to lose consciousness. Senior Officer Knapick performed the Heimlich maneuver and was able to dislodge the object blocking the airway.

Congratulations to all those who were honored today!

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Date:  October 11, 2013, 12:17pm
Location: 3850 S. Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/KRp4w
Event: Theft
Case Number: 1310110090

Corpus Christi Property Crimes Detectives are asking the public’s assistance to help identify the suspect involved in the theft of a wallet.  The victim can be seen on surveillance video as he looks for his missing wallet which had fallen out of his  short pocket.

The suspect picks up the wallet, but fails to turn it over to store personnel and leaves the store with it.  The woman is seen arriving and leaving the Kinko’s in a green SUV.  She was accompanied by another woman and a young child.  You can also view surveillance video at our CorpusChristiPD YouTube account at http://youtu.be/YhLYNBAbsQE.