Category Archives: Community Outreach

Community Outreach

Animal Care Services Sweeps Flour Bluff, W. Lakeside Area

Corpus Christi Animal Care Services has been working diligently on educating the public on stray animals, registering owned pets with Animal Services and other animal related ordinances.

Animal Services performed a sweep on August 06, 2013 at 8:00am of Flour Bluff and the  West Lakeside area. Officers made contact with many residents; nine (9) citations were issued and three (3) dogs were returned to the owner.

Animal Control will be in the Agnes / Laredo area and the 6300 block of Old Brownsville Road on Wednesday, August 7, 2013.

For further information, please contact Heather Hedrick, Animal Care Services Program Manager at 361-826-4630.

Community Outreach

Women Sought in Credit Card Fraud Investigation

Corpus Christi Financial Crimes Detectives are asking the public’s assistance in identifying two women who have been involved using stolen credit cards at several local businesses.

Police Investigators now have video surveillance images of the two women and ask anyone who can identify these suspects or have any additional information about this crime to call the Corpus Christi Police Auto Financial Crimes Unit at 886-2841.  The videos have been uploaded to YouTube at http://youtu.be/ADqRWGH50wY and http://youtu.be/vPGccFisIDE

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.

 

 

Bravo District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Help needed to find missing woman

HarrietMullin

Date:  August 5, 2013, 8:55pm
Location: 13700 Tajamar Court http://goo.gl/maps/gng1u
Event: Missing Elderly
Case Number:  1308050176

The Corpus Christi Police Department is asking the public’s assistance to locate 90-year-old Harriett Mullin who was reported missing Monday evening.   Mrs. Mullin’s daughter told Officers her mother suffers from Alzheimer’s and is concerned for her safety and well-being.

Mrs. Mullin is a White female, 5’3” feet tall, and weighs 96 lbs.  She has gray hair and brown eyes.  She was last seen wearing a blue and white striped zipper shirt, beige sweat pants, one blue and one brown shoe.

Anyone having any information regarding Harriet’s whereabouts is encouraged to call the Police Department at 361-886-2600 or Corpus Christi Police Department Homicide/Robbery Detective Ramiro Torres at 361-548-0975.

Adam District, Community Outreach

Adam District Report for August 6, 2013

Date:  August 5, 2013, overnight
Location: 1300 block of Calle San Lucas http://goo.gl/maps/i6eMH
Event:  Burglary of a Vehicle
Case Number:  1308050029, 1308050042, and 1308050056

Three auto burglaries were reported from the 1300 block of Calle San Lucas.  A 2003 Ford F150, a 2008 Ford F250, and 2014 Ford Mustang were burglarized.  Taken from the vehicles were a radio, an iPod, and cash.

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 arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Charlie District, Community Outreach

Charlie District Report for August 6, 2013

Date:  August 6, 2013, 05:17am
Location:  3201 S.P.I.D. http://goo.gl/maps/P5y2j
Event:  Robbery 
Case Number:  1308060010

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Police contacted the 33-year-old store clerk who reported being robbed at knifepoint by a masked man.  The suspect stole the money from the register and a carton of cigarettes.  Neither the store manager nor the clerk were injured during the robbery.

The suspect is described as Hispanic man, standing 5’10” feet tall to 6’ feet tall, and weighing 130 to 150 lbs.  He was last seen wearing a black   t-shirt, blue jeans, and a mask.

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 arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Help Solve a Theft and Earn Some Cash

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Date:  July 30, 2013, 2:22pm
Location: 1710 S. Alameda Street http://goo.gl/maps/RYffU
Event:  Theft
Case Number: 1307300105

Corpus Christi Police Property Detectives are asking the public’s assistance to help identify a young woman involved in the theft a $2,000 Louis Vuitton.  The 24-year-old victim left the purse in the women’s restroom of Hester’s Cafe.  When the victim returned for her purse, she discovered it was gone.

Surveillance video shows a young Hispanic female carrying the victim’s purse. The suspect was accompanied by a Hispanic man and woman who can be seen carrying a young child.  The purse was found at the Bleu Frog Mercantile.

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 arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Community Outreach, Traffic Safety Division

Police Cite Kirkwood Hit and Run Driver

Date:  July 28, 2013, 2:40am
Location:  4500 Kirkwood Drive http://goo.gl/maps/UMKdM
Event:  Hit and Run
Case Number:  1307280078/C1305586

Corpus Christi Police Hit and Run Investigators have filed charges on the suspect responsible for the early morning accident involving three vehicles.

The driver of a red Chevrolet Camaro was traveling southbound on Kirkwood Drive when he struck a parked Chevrolet Cobalt which was pushed into a Chevrolet Silverado.  The driver fled leaving a piece of the front bumper behind.

Hit and Run Investigators narrowed down the suspect vehicle to four vehicles in the city.  Officer G. Casas located the Camaro and identified the driver.

Felipe Morales (04/09/93) was cited for Unsafe Change from a Direct Course and Failure to Remain and Report at an Accident.

Charlie District, Community Outreach

Charlie District Report for August 2, 2013

Date:  August 1, 2013, 7:54pm
Location: 1530 Airline Road
Event: Reckless Driving
 Case Number:  1308010162

Jose Carlos Rojas
Jose Carlos Rojas

Police observed a silver Nissan Rogue being chased by a white tow truck as they traveled eastbound in the 5700 block of Holly Road.  The tow truck pulled over, but the Rogue continued on swerving all over the road and onto the curb near several apartment complexes.

Officers caught up to the Rogue and pulled it over near Williams Drive and Airline Road.  The driver Jose Carlos Rojas (09/05/74) was arrested.  Further investigation revealed the 30-year-old passenger was the owner of the car and both men were trying to evade the tow truck driver who was trying to repossess the car.

Rojas was charged with Reckless Driving and booked at the City Detention Center.  The car was impounded, but the owner of the car was released.

Date:  August 2, 2013, 12:25am
Location:  4700 S. Padre Island Drive
Event:  Accident involving Cyclist
Case Number:  C1305675

A 23-year-old woman driving a gray Chevrolet Equinox northbound struck a bicyclist as he attempted to cross S. Padre Island Drive.  The 32-year-old cyclist was taken to Spohn Memorial where he was treated for minor injuries.   Both the driver and the 22-year-old passenger in the SUV were not injured.

The woman told Officers she tried to avoid the crash, but was unable to see the cyclist as there were no lights on his bicycle.  Lt. R. Jenkins reports the cyclist was cited for not having a light affixed to the front of his bicycle.

Community Outreach

Animal Care Services Show Improvements

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The Corpus Christi Animal Care Services has improved the comfort and environment for animals since the department transitioned management to the Corpus Christi Police Department in 2012. The Animal Care Services has a goal to meet the needs of the citizens and reduce the stray pet population.
The Department has hired a new, highly trained, staff. New staff includes the shelter veterinarian, Dr. Melissa Draper, and new Program Manager, Heather Hedrick.
The workers have acquired necessary equipment to be more effective. There are new air conditioner shells for the safety of impounded animals. Managers intend to equip the vehicles with computers to allow officers access to information in order to provide more efficient response to calls for service.
A new targeted spay and neuter program has been implemented to reduce the stray animal population. People Assisting Animal Control volunteers join community sponsors to increase the adoption rate of the facility. Relationships are growing with other community animal welfare organizations who rescue animals from the Corpus Christi Animal Care Services such as the Gulf Coast Humane Society, Heartbeats, and The Cattery.
The Corpus Christi Animal Care Services have changed the appearance of the vehicles and to the uniforms the Officers wear. This effort is to make the vehicles and workers more identifiable to the public and to promote responsible pet ownership requirements in the community. The vehicles now include the city of Corpus Christi seal and the Animal Care Services logo. Information is displayed on the vehicle that promotes responsible pet ownership, having pets spayed or neutered, vaccinate all pets, keep current registration with the city, encourage adoption and foster opportunities, and to keep dogs restrained.

Charlie District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Charlie District Report for July 31, 2013

Date: July 30, 2013, 6:54am
Location: 6300 Fitzhugh Drive http://tinyurl.com/qx9acc3
Event: Burglary of a Habitation
Case Number: 1307300028

A 14-year-old home alone told Police he heard a large noise and went to investigate.  He walked out to his room to find a Hispanic man inside the residence.  The teenager startled the man and he ran out of the residence.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic man, standing 5’6″ to 5’7″ feet tall, and weighing 230 lbs.  The man had his face covered with a bandana and armed with a baseball bat.  He was wearing a white muscle shirt and blue jeans.

The investigation is ongoing and being conducted by the Police Department’s Homicide/Robbery Bureau.  If you have any information concerning this crime, please call the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division at 361-886-2841.

Anyone who would like to provide information to the Detectives and keep their identity secret may provide the information through Crime Stoppers at 886-TIPS (8477) or online at www.888TIPS.com.  Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in arrest will earn the caller a cash reward.

Date: July 30, 2013, 7:37am
Location: 5200 Greenbriar http://tinyurl.com/pukx6ov
Event: Burglary of a Habitation
Case Number: 1307300034

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Approximately forty minutes later, Police were called to the Greenbriar Drive residence where a 40-year-old woman told Officers she heard banging on a side door.  When she walked over to the door, she observed a Hispanic male with his face covered.  He asked her to open the door and she refused, motioning that she was calling Police.

The man fled and joined a couple of other men who were attempting to open a garage door.  The men drove off in white Volkswagen Jetta.

The suspect is described as stocky Hispanic man with a spiked hair and standing 5’6″ feet tall. He was wearing a white muscle shirt.  The other suspects were only described as Hispanic men.

Detectives are looking at the possibility that both burglaries are related.  The investigation is ongoing and being conducted by the Police Department’s Homicide/Robbery Bureau.  If you have any information concerning this crime, please call the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division at 361-886-2841.

Anyone who would like to provide information to the Detectives and keep their identity secret may provide the information through Crime Stoppers at 886-TIPS (8477) or online at www.888TIPS.com.  Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in arrest will earn the caller a cash reward.

The Corpus Christi Police Department offers Residential/Commercial Security Surveys, Robbery Prevention and Senior Safety presentations.  If interested, please visit the Police Department’s website at www.police.com and submit a Crime Prevention Presentation Form.

If you do not have access to the internet, please contact Brenda Moreno,  the Police Department’s Crime Prevention Advisor at 361-886-2568.