Category Archives: Community Outreach

Community Outreach

Animal Care Services &PAAC Volunteers Gear Up for Weekend Event

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.

As the end-of-challenge event, adoption fees of all animals will be reduced as follows:

“9 Lives for $9” (all cats)

“Drop a 10 and bring home a friend” ($10 all dogs)

These prices include 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 goods will be greatly appreciated. Tangible donations of Fresh-step cat litter, flea collars, and towels are requested. These items are immediately needed to assist with current animals at the shelter.

Charlie District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Shoplifter Dashes Out the Door

Date:  August 8, 2013, 7:33pm
Location: 5488 S. Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/XlwNz
Event: Theft
Case Number: 1308080138

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Police were called to the Dillard’s at La Palmera Mall for a store loss prevention officer who was assaulted when he attempted to stop a shoplifter.

The suspect is a dark-haired Hispanic woman, 30 to 40 years of age, with tattoos on her arm and face.  The video may be viewed online at http://youtu.be/n5awkn7uKX8

Anyone who would like to submit any information to the Property Crimes Unit 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, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

Can You Identify This Purse Thief?

Date:  July 14, 2013, 4:22pm
Location: 3118 Morgan Avenue http://goo.gl/maps/Y4c2P
Event: Burglary of Vehicle
Case Number:  1307140109

Corpus Christi Police Auto Theft Detectives are asking the public’s assistance to help identify a suspect who stole the 82-year-old victim’s purse while she did her laundry at the laundry mat. The woman had over $900 in the purse.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 40 to 49 years of age, standing 5’9″ tall, and weighing 170 to 180 lbs.  He was wearing a light-colored shorts, a striped shirt, and carrying a backpack.  You can view the surveillance video at http://youtu.be/Qg6LX7d7MQk.

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.

Charlie District, Community Outreach

Charlie District Report for August 12, 2013

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

Police reported a Stripes Convience Store employee was held up by a young Hispanic man who demanded the money from the register.  The clerk felt threatened and 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.

Date:  August 11, 2013, 10:47pm
Location:  4031 Saratoga Boulevard http://goo.gl/maps/oA1Lp
Event: DWI
Case Number:  1308110138

NoeHernandez

Noe Hernandez (09/15/69) was found passed out in the McDonald’s drive thru.  As the Officer arrived he observed Hernandez driving forward past the restaurant’s pick-up window and park.

Hernandez who appeared intoxicated was administered field and a blood draw was taken.  He was booked at the City Detention Center and charged with Driving While Intoxicated.

Community Outreach

New Hours at Animal Care Services

Corpus Christi Animal Care Services has New Adoption Hours

Beginning Monday, August 12th, 2013, the Corpus Christi Animal Care Services will have new hours of operation for animal adoptions. The new hours will be Monday through Saturday, 11:00am to 5:00pm.  All other business will remain at the 1:00pm to 5:00pm hours.  This extends shelter hours open to the public through the lunchtime.  The shelter will remain closed on Sundays.

Our goal is to gradually extend hours over the next 12 months to 11:00am to 7:00pm.  Increasing the hours for animal adoptions will allow the public greater opportunity to adopt homeless animals and learn about CCACS.  We are proud to offer these services to the Corpus Christi community.

CCACS encourages the public to visit our facility and view our adoptable cats and dogs.

Community Outreach

71st Session of the Corpus Christi Police Academy Graduates

The 71st Session of the Corpus Christi Police Academy graduated August 9, 2013
Class President, Bryan Cantu, delivers a speech about the experience in the Police Academy
Officer Taylor Ghastin stands proud to receive his badge
Class President for the 71st Session of the Corpus Christi Police Academy, Bryan Cantu

The 71st Session of the Corpus Christi Police Academy had a graduation ceremony at the Richardson Auditorium on August 9, 2013. The new officers will begin their new duty assignment on Monday. The new officers are:

Gonzalez, Eryca

Brown, Steven

Cabello, Robert J.

Cantu, Bryan

Cantu, Gabriel

Castro, Alexandria

Christian, Spencer

Collier, Jennifer M.

Ghastin, Taylor

Flores, Abby

Garcia, Evette

Henry, Casey

Hernandez, Alyssa

Hernandez, Raul

Jones, Jarred

Labatto, Alexander

McAlister, Katha

McCollum, Alan

Morgan, Sarah N.

Pena-Raichert, Genarose

Penick, Lillian

Rocha, Jose Luis

Salinas, Javier Rolando

Trevino, Olivia

Bravo District, Community Outreach

Bravo District Report for August 9, 2013

Date: August 8, 2013, 8:23pm
Location:  JP Luby Park & Pier
Event: Public Intoxication/UCW
Case Number: 1308080148

Officers were called to J.P. Luby Park for a naked intoxicated man walking the beach.  “Luckily” when Officers arrived Giancarlo Citro (07/07/83) had already put on his shorts.

Citro was arrested for Public Intoxication, but additionally charged with Unlawful Carrying of a Firearm when a loaded handgun was found on the front seat of his Chevy truck.

Date:  August 8, 2013, 9:04pm
Location: 458 Pennington
Event: Major Accident/DWI
Case Number:  1308080153/C1305842

Police were called to the Pennington Street residence when a green Pontiac Grand Am struck the home.  Officers report the Grand Am was travelling westbound on Alameda Street at a high rate of speed when the driver lost control and the vehicle left the roadway.  The Grand Am struck the fence and then entered the residence almost striking a guest who had just gone to bed.

The 28-year-old woman was taken Spohn Memorial for medical treatment.   A blood specimen was taken from the driver who appeared intoxicated.   Due to her injuries, she was not arrested and released to hospital staff.  The 41-year-old female passenger refused to be treated by CCFD Emergency Personnel.  No one in the home was injured.

The driver was charged with Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility and Failure to Maintain a Single Lane.   Drunk driving charges could be filed pending the results of the blood tests.

Community Outreach

Rachel Ray 100K Challenge Update

Corpus Christi Animal Care Services, Rachel Ray Challenge Update

According to the ASPCA website, the $100K Challenge is a national competition to inspire animal shelters—and those who support them—to go above and beyond to increase pet adoption, reunite lost pets with their families and save more animals’ lives.

CCACS is proud of the community involvement and positive response to the Rachel Ray Challenge. With the dedicated help of PAAC volunteers, Animal Care Services has had approximately 440 adoptions since the kick off.  The increase in the number of lives saved in June 2013 compared to the lives saved in June 2012 is approximately 271 dogs in cats.  You can see regular updates on their website at http://challenge.aspcapro.org/contestants

PAAC & CCACS host weekend adoptions each weekend.  On Saturdays, please visit the shelter at 2626 Holly Rd. from 1:00pm to 4:30pm.  On Sundays, please visit Petco, located at 6418 S. Staples St. from 1:00pm to 5:00pm.

To see adoptable animals online, please see the People Assisting Animal Control facebook page and the City of Corpus Christi Animal Care Services facebook page.

Community Outreach

New Animal Sweep Zones to Start 08/10/2013

A Proactive Approach in City Animal Services

PAAC & CCACS Block Walk – Mohawk St & Virginia, August 10, 2013:  City of Corpus Christi, Animal Care Services is dedicated to proactive change in our community.  It is our goal to vigorously address the stray animal and overpopulation problem within our community.  We do this trough the following outreach methods.

Education

Assistance

Targeted Spay-Neuter and Vaccinations

Enforcement

PHASE ONE of this plan is performed by PAAC volunteers and Animal Control Officers working together in a combined effort to educate the target areas.  PAAC & CCACS will perform a block walk on 08/10/2013 in the Mohawk and Virginia Street areas.  CCACS will network within the zones by going door-to-door, attending community meetings and speaking to community businesses.  Staff and volunteers will hand out educational flyers with pertinent information about spay/neuter and vaccination clinics to be performed by City of Corpus Christi Animal Care Services Veterinarian Clinic.

CCACS is proud of the community involvement and positive response to the sweeps across the City.

Bravo District, Community Outreach

Officer Saves Family From Burning Home

Lieutenant James Gray

Date:  August 9, 2013, 12:40am
Location: 7406 Milky Way http://goo.gl/maps/yF9oi
Event:  House Fire
Case Number: 1308090011

OFFICER SAVES FAMILY FROM BURNING HOME

Patrol Supervisor Lieutenant James Gray was traveling eastbound on S.P.I.D. at Rodd Field when he smelled smoke. A check with dispatch showed CCFD had not been called to a fire in the area. Lt. Gray continued searching and found the source of the smoke coming from the neighborhood to the east of Rodd Field Drive.

At 7406 Milky Way, Lt. Gray observed an open garage door and flames could be seen on the ceiling and roof of the garage. After some knocking and yelling, Lt. Gray was able to rouse the 28-year-old homeowner, who was unable to open the door. Lt. Gray kicked the front door open and the man along with his 25-year-old wife, their three young daughters and three other children, who were spending the night, were safely evacuated from the burning home. Two neighboring homes were also evacuated.

Once everybody was safely out of the home Lt. Gray and passerby William Neisser began spraying water on the neighbor’s homes until CCFD arrived.

Lt. J. Gray is a 16 year veteran of the Corpus Christi Police Department and is assigned to the Bravo District in the Patrol Division.