Category Archives: Community Outreach

Animal Control, Community Outreach

New Beginning for Nila the White Boxer

On July 31, 2013,  Animal Control Officers received an animal cruelty call from a concerned citizen. When Animal Control Officers arrived at the home, they found an emaciated and weak Boxer chained to a broken trampoline.

NilaNow“Nila” was surrendered to Animal Control after Cruelty concerns were expressed to her owner.  Nila has been in the care of Animal Control for 4 weeks. In that time, she has gained weight, been vaccinated, and brought back to health. Shelter staff have gotten to know and love this spunky girl and say that she is a “good dog, very loving and friendly” says Erma Ybarra, ACO Bite Case Officer.

Corpus Christi Animal Control Services and People Assisting Animal Control volunteers reach out to rescues across Texas and strive to help animals like Nila find new homes. Boxer Rescue of Austin is driving to CCACS today to transport Nila back to Austin. She will be in their program until a new; forever home is located for her.

CCACS encourages citizens to contact Corpus Christi Animal Care Services at 361-826-2489 or use the online ASPCA cruelty form at; https://www.spca.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=297  if they suspect an animal is being abused.

Community Outreach

Suspicious Door to Door Sales Team Identified

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We have received several calls from concerned citizens and media reference door to door saleswomen asking about children in the household. We have discovered these four women to be employees of Southwestern Advantage, Inc.

These women are from the Republic of Estonia and are in Corpus Christi conducting door to door sales to help pay for their college tuition. They have vendor licenses with the City of Corpus Christi which allows them to sell children’s books from 9:00 a.m to 9:00 p.m.

Karmen Benno, Helen Aasa, Kristin Tamvee, and Krystal Tuul will continue to conduct door to door sales for three more days.

As a precaution please follow these safety tips with any door to door salesperson:

If you are unsure if a solicitor is legitimate, ask for ID verifying that they are employed by the company they claim to work for. If they don’t have any I.D., tell them to leave.

If solicitor refuses to leave after being asked to, or becomes irate, shut the door. If they still don’t leave, call the CCPD at 911.

If you don’t feel comfortable giving the solicitor money, a check or credit card information, don’t!

Never let anyone into your home or to look at your computer.

Do not let anyone “guilt” you into giving them money or buying their product.

Don’t share personal information about your friends or neighbors.

Read the fine print to any contract you sign for additional fees or monthly membership fees.

Please contact the Police Department at 361-886-2600 if any questions about their legitimacy remain.

Community Outreach

Join First Responders on a 5K Run

9-11   5K Run Honoring Coastal Bend First Responders

On Saturday, September 7, 2013, the second annual Patriot 5K Fun Run & Walk will take place in memory of the 12th anniversary of September 11, 2001.  The event honors all of those who are first to respond in times of emergency, including all present and past members of the Armed Forces, Police Officers, Firefighters and Paramedics, Sheriff’s Deputies, Department of Public Safety Troopers, Constable’s Officers, State and Federal Officers and Dispatchers.

The run will begin promptly at 7:30 a.m. at Sherrill Park, 222 S. Shoreline Drive.  The event is free to all active and retired first responders.  Kids 12 and under will cost $10, while adult non-first responders will cost $25.  Everyone will receive a t-shirt and a bib number for finish line timing.  Race day registration will take place from 6:30 a.m. until 7:15 a.m.  Participants may also go online to www.vfitproductions.com to register or to print out entry forms which can be mailed to:

DeAnna McQueen
Interim Public Information Officer
P.O. Box 9277
Corpus Christi, Texas 78469-9277.

Checks payable to:

Coastal Bend Community Foundation

In memo area write “Citizens in Support of the CCPD”.

 

The event will begin with a patriotic ceremony at 7:00 a.m. at Sherrill Park, with the Veterans Band of Corpus Christi and the Patriot Guard Riders of South Texas.  The 5K course will take place along the sea wall with a loop around the People Street T-Head and a turnaround in front of the bayfront.  Afterwards, participants can tour different law enforcement displays.  For more information contact DeAnna McQueen at (361) 826-2940.

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

Foul play suspected in man’s disappearance

Cody Ryan Yarbrough
Cody Ryan Yarbrough

The Corpus Christi Police Department Homicide/Robbery Bureau is asking the public’s assistance in locating 27-year-old Cody Ryan Yarbrough who was reported missing on July 23, 2013.  Yarbrough’s girlfriend told Officers she last saw him on  Tuesday, July 23rd at 904 Parker’s Alley.  CCPD Case number: 1308160073.

Cody is a White male, standing 5’9″ feet tall and weighing 180 lbs.  Detectives and family fear foul play is a factor in Cody’s disappearance.

Anyone having any information regarding Cody’s whereabouts is encouraged to call Corpus Christi Police Department Homicide/Robbery Detective R.L. Garcia at 361-886-2850.   Information about Cody’s disappearance may be provided to investigators anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at 888TIPS.com.   Callers may be paid a cash reward if the information provided results in an arrest.

Community Outreach

Public Invited to Town Hall Meeting

CCPD Town Hall Meeting

Corpus Christi Police Chief Floyd Simpson has scheduled a Town Hall Meeting for Thursday, August 29, 2013, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located at 1201 Leopard Street. The public is invited to this open meeting to discuss the upcoming changes regarding police efficiency and revised police response to alarm calls without permits, minor crashes, barking dogs (animal calls) and child discipline issues. During the meeting there will be an opportunity for members of the audience to ask questions.

Chief Simpson will also discuss the proposed “distracted driving”  ordinance and the ongoing Aggressive Driving initiative.

A second town hall meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 17 at 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Del Mar Center for Economic Development, 3209 S. Staples, Room 106.

 

Adam District, Community Outreach

Do you know these two men? Call 888-TIPS

Date:  August 20, 2013, 07:53am
Location: 5702 Leopard Street http://goo.gl/maps/3jnw7
Event:  Stolen Vehicle
Case Number:  1308200038

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Detectives with the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Auto Theft Task Force are asking the public’s assistance to identify two men responsible for stealing a white 2012 Ford F250.  The work truck was loaded with approximately $27,000 worth of tools and equipment when stolen.

The suspects were caught on store surveillance video and can be seen on our YouTube Channel at http://youtu.be/F52o05qC6tg  and http://youtu.be/ARf72LOf0Lo.

Anyone who would like to submit information to the Auto Theft Division may call 361-886-2841. If you would like to keep your identity a secret you can call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Community Outreach

Police Remember John Sartain

Sartain 8X10

The Corpus Christi Police Department remembers Patrol Officer John William Sartain who was shot and killed by a sniper on August 20, 1971 at 11pm.

Officer Sartain walked to his patrol unit to begin his shift with partner, Gilbert Lazo. A 16 year old sniper shot Officer Sartain in the head from an apartment 200 yards away. Officer Sartain was 22 years of age and is survived by a wife and daughter.

The sniper pled not guilty to the charges and was convicted and sentenced to 50 years in 1971. He was later paroled in 1984.

Corpus Christi’s founder, Henry L. Kinney, named many of the city streets after nature, including one of the city’s original streets; Laguna St. Laguna St. was renamed in 1991 as John Sartain St.

Community Outreach

Rachel Ray 100K Video, a Combined Community Effort

Due to the combined efforts of: Animal Care Services, PAAC Volunteers, Corpus Christi Fire Department, Delmar College TV, and many community members and volunteers; a promotional video was created to show our proud community involvement and participation in the Rachel Ray 100K Challenge. CCACS is proud of the new image of Animal Care Services. CCACS has made progressive strides in services to the community, efforts towards increased adoptions, and more efficient responses to calls of service. The video is a representation of the positive relationships that CCACS has created and is proud to showcase. Please visit the CCACS facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/corpuschristianimalcareservices to view promotional video.

Community Outreach

Animal Care Services Receives Sponsor for Adoption Fees

Corpus Christi Animal Care Services along with PAAC volunteers invite the public, rescue groups, and charitable groups, to attend the Rachel Ray 100K Challenge Event this weekend 08/17 and 08/18 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm.

Due to the generosity of a private sponsor, all adoption fees are being paid for through the donor.  All adoptable animals are FREE on 08/17 and 08/18.

This includes spay/neuter, city registration, micro chipping, and age appropriate vaccinations.

Included in the weekend event will be family friendly fun and games; bounce house, balloons, hotdogs, dancing and much more.  Entry to the event is FREE. Donations of cat litter are greatly needed.

Charlie District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Surveillance Photos of Robbery Suspect Released

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Date:  August 11, 2013, 9:49pm
Location:   2034 Airline  http://goo.gl/maps/kNqT1
Event:  Robbery 
Case Number:  1308110131

Corpus Christi Police Homicide/Robbery Detectives are asking the public’s assistance to help identify the suspect responsible for holding up a Stripes Convience Store employee on Sunday, August 11, 2013.   The clerk gave the robber an undetermined amount of money.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic man, 20 to 25 years of age, 5’5” feet tall, and weighing 170 to 190 lbs.  He was last seen wearing a yellow striped shirt and white shorts and fled in a white Chevrolet truck.

If you have any information on this crime we urge you to call the Police Department’s Homicide/Robbery Bureau at 361-886-2841.  Anyone who would like to submit information to Detectives and keep their identity secret may call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at www.888TIPS.com.  Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.