“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.

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Date:  October, 15, 2013, 7:25am
Location:  Corner of Dry Creek Drive and East Riverview Drive
Event:  Investigation
Case Number:  1310150121

Corpus Christi Police are asking the public’s assistance to help identify a man who approached a young girl as she waited for the school bus. The man can be seen on video surveillance as he contacts the 12-year-old girl. 

The suspect is described as a White man with a long beard and last seen wearing a teal shirt and a cap. Police say he was driving a dark sports utility vehicle which was missing a wheel cover.

Anyone with any information is asked to call detectives at 361-886-2841 or Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS (8477). A tip may also be submitted online at http://www.888-TIPS.com. Tipsters will earn a cash reward if the suspect is identified.

The Corpus Christi Police Department’s Red Ribbon Week campaign committee cordially invites you to attend a Red Ribbon Week kick-off ceremony to be held on at on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 beginning at 9:00am.   Mayor Nelda Martinez and Chief Floyd Simpson will join the Honorable Judge Brent Chesney who will be Guest Speaker at the kick-off event.

Red Ribbon Week was established in 1988 to honor fallen officer, Enrique “Kiki” Camarena, a Drug Enforcement Administration Agent who was killed in the line of duty while working undercover in Mexico. Camarena served in the United States Marine Corps and also worked at firefighter and police investigator prior to joining the DEA. 

This year marks the 28th anniversary of his death. The annual campaign brings attention to the effects of drug abuse, including illegal drugs, alcohol and prescription drugs, and the importance of drug abuse prevention.

The Corpus Christi Police Department, the United States Custom and Border Protection, the Texas Department of Public Safety Aircraft Operations Division, and the Nueces County Sheriff’s Department will visit schools throughout the month of October to educate and organize students to create a drug free environment.  The Police Department’s Enduros, Dive Team, Traffic & Safety Division Motors, Mounted Patrol, McGruff, and the Mobile Museum will be utilized throughout Red Ribbon Week.

Please join us as we celebrate this continued partnership between the community and law enforcement.

Refreshments will be served immediately following the ceremony.  Please see attached calendar for listed events.

For further information contact:
Jose Flores, Senior Officer
Corpus Christi Police Department
Directed Patrol Officer
Cell:  361-774-4415

CCPD HOSTS A WOMEN IN POLICING SEMINAR

WHEN: Saturday, October 26, 2013
TIME: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
LOCATION: Del Mar College West Campus
ET (Emerging Technologies) Building Room 105
4101 Old Brownsville Rd
Corpus Christi, Texas 78405

This presentation will cover several topics including information on the Corpus Christi Police Academy, women working in law enforcement, minimum standards, pay / benefits, and how to get started in a law enforcement career with the Corpus Christi Police Department.

Current female Officers from CCPD will be available for Q&A, videos will be available to view and applications will be taken on site.

At the end of the seminar, the entrance physical fitness test will be offered to those who would like to participate and tips on how to improve in physical fitness.

The CCPD will offer refreshments and child care will be provided.

For more information and to RSVP please call: 800-743-2620 OR 361-826-4071.

We will see you there.

Corpus Christi Animal Care Services and our adoption partner, People Assisting Animal Control (PAAC), have teamed up with Chubby’s Mattress for their 2^nd annual adoption event.

On October 19, 2013, from 11:00am to 1:00pm, and in Honor of Chubby’s birthday, an adoption event will be held at 5717 South Padre Island Drive.

Chubby’s will be giving away door prizes including pet bowls, gift baskets, and mattress sets.

Chubby’s has graciously sponsored all adoption fees for the month of October. All animals will be vaccinated, micro chipped, spay/neutered, and have city license.

Adoption applications will be on hand and will be approved by PAAC.  To pre-approve for an adoption, please complete the application online at http://ccpaac.org/forms/.

Targeted Enforcement Sweeps Begin Next Thursday of Baldwin, Blake, Prescott, Tarleton and Surrounding Cross Streets

In keeping with our dedication to reduce the stray animal population and educate the community on responsible pet ownership, Corpus Christi Animal Care Services (CCACS) continues to utilize the Target Spay/Neuter Program. One step of this process is the enforcement stage. Enforcement sweeps will begin on 10/24/2013 for Baldwin, Blake, Prescott, Tarleton and surrounding streets.

Our targeted programs focus on the animals at the greatest risk of being put down in the shelter or abandoned on the street. We choose neighborhoods based on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping of high impound and stray areas. GIS lets us see the community through real data and not through generalizations. This means greater efficiency while using limited resources.

In addition to targeted enforcement of specific areas, CCACS Animal Control Officers perform neighborhood stray sweeps each Thursday. On 10/17/2013, Animal Control Officers issued 22 citations and rescued 10 stray dogs from the below streets:

800 block Redmond St.

3900 block Bradford Dr.

400 block W. Clark

1300 block S. Alameda

200 block Torreon St.

900 block Mendoza St.

1400 and 1500 blocks Buenos Aires

CCACS is committed to providing accessible spay neuter resources, rescuing stray animals off the streets of Corpus Christi as-well-as educating and empowering people to care for their pets.