Category Archives: Community Outreach

Community Outreach

Corpus Christi Animal Care Services Has New Program Manager

Heather Hendrick, Program Manager for the Corpus Christi Animal Care Services
Heather Hedrick, Program Manager for the Corpus Christi Animal Care Services

The Corpus Christi Animal Care Services has a new program manager, Heather Hedrick.

Mrs. Hedrick completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and a Master’s of Business Administration. She holds a Master Peace Officer license from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education and is a certified High School Teacher from the State Board of Education.

Mrs. Hedrick taught Criminal Justice and Firefighting in public schools for the past four years. Mrs. Hedrick was the Animal Services Director for the city of Coppell in Dallas County prior to her teaching.

Mrs. Hedrick chose to move to Corpus Christi after her husband retired from firefighting. Mrs. Hedrick said she couldn’t sit still and she felt compelled to do something constructive. Mrs. Hedrick was attentive to the Animal Care Services because of her passion for animals and applied to be the program manager once the position became available.

Mrs. Hedrick brings her experience to accomplish several goals for the Animal Care Services in Corpus Christi. Mrs. Hedrick said she wants the Animal Care Facility to be a pleasant place for the public. “I want everyone to see this place, not as a pound or someplace negative,” Hedrick explained, “this is a positive place to rescue animals.”

Mrs. Hedrick provided a list of goals for the Animal Care Services staff, for volunteers, and for the building maintenance. Mrs. Hedrick shows her passion for animals and invites the community to visit the Corpus Christi Animal Care Services at 2626 Holly Road in Corpus Christi. Please visit the Animal Care Services Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/corpuschristianimalcareservices.

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Police Looking for Wanted Man

DwaineCowleyThe Corpus Christi Police Department is asking the public’s help in locating Dwaine Steven Cowley (03/03/76) who has an outstanding warrant for his arrest. Cowley is wanted on a Motion to Revoke Probation for an  Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon charge (No Bond).  He is also wanted for a Municipal Court warrant in the amount of $417.25.

Cowley is a White male with blonde hair and blue eyes, standing six feet tall, and weighing 160 pounds.

If you have information regarding his whereabouts or any crime, call Crime Stoppers at 888TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com.  Callers will be paid a cash reward if Cowley is arrested.

Community Outreach

Animal Care Services In The Running

Corpus Christi Animal Care Services is proud to announce their current standing in the Rachael Ray Challenge.

The Rachael Ray Challenge started June 1, 2013 and will continue through August 31. The totals have been posted on the ASPCA Rachael Ray Challenge leader board. They are ranked 9th overall, and 2nd in division 4. The ranking is based on increase in live release of animals compared to June – Aug of 2012.

You can support their efforts by adopting an animal at Corpus Christi Animal Care Services, volunteering within their facility, animal sponsorship through their P.A.A.C.-People Assisting Animal Control partners, and/or liking them Facebook. Please help them be #1.

For more information visit http://challenge.aspcapro.org/contestants

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Drugs and Weapon Seized by Narcotics Officers

Date:  July 17, 2013, 06:15am
Location:  6402 Weber Road http://goo.gl/maps/ydTHM
Event:  Narcotics Warrant
Case Number:  1307170016

Officers with the Corpus Christi Police Department Narcotics Vice Investigations Unit along with the assistance of the S.W.A.T. Team served a search warrant at 6402 Weber Road.  The warrant was served as a result of an ongoing investigation into drug dealing from one of the apartment’s in the complex.  Investigators recovered approximately 5.4 grams of Crack Cocaine and a stolen firearm.

Eric Richard Garza (01/26/80) and Jimmy Rafael Alvarado (09/15/75) were both arrested and booked at the City Detention Center.  Garza and Alvarado were both charged with Manufacture and Delivery of a Controlled Substance, a Second Degree Felony.  Garza was additionally charged with Theft of a Firearm (State Jail Felony) and Possession of a Firearm by a Felon (Third Degree Felony).

Bravo District, Community Outreach

Bravo District Report for July 16, 2013

Date: July 15, 2013, 8am
Location: 1301 Airline
Event: Aggravated Robbery 
Case Number: 1307150042

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A Walgreen’s pharmacy technician reported a man armed with a knife demanded two specific narcotics.  The man left when the technician informed the man the named narcotics were not kept at the store.

The suspect is described at Hispanic male, standing 5’2” to 5’5” feet tall, and weighing 150 to 165 lbs.  He was last seen wearing an off white shirt and blue jeans.

Anyone with any information on this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com.  Tipsters will earn a cash reward if the suspect is identified or arrested.

Charlie District, Community Outreach

Charlie District Report for July 15, 2013

Date:  July 15, 2013, 12:38pm
Location: 5488 S.Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/oB9QE
Event: Wanted Subject
Case Number: 1307150082/1307150083

Alicia Maria Deleon
Serenity Lynn McCracken

Police were called to La Palmera Mall for two women who were trying to use checks and cards at several stores with their identification.  Officers located the two women  at the Radio Shack and arrested the two women.

Serenity Lynn McCracken (09/15/77) lied about her identity and found to be wanted.  McCracken was charged with an outstanding Nueces County Burglary warrant (No Bond) and Failure to Identify as a Fugitive from Justice.

Alicia Maria Deleon (12/05/88) was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance when an assorted collection of pills were found in her possession.

Date: July 15, 2013, 3:21pm
Location: 4700 Ingram Drive http://goo.gl/maps/ZZAvq
Event: Evading in a Vehicle
Case Number:  1307150108
AlfonsoArnulfoLongoriaPolice were dispatched to 4834 Hamlett Drive for a wanted subject at the residence. As Officers were en route they were advised that the wanted suspect Alfonso Longoria (02/20/90) had left in a black Ford Explorer.  The SUV was observed in the 2400 block of Sunnybrook and Officers attempted to pull it over.

Longoria refused to pull over and continued to the 4800 block of Ingram where he was blocked in by Officers.  He was arrested and booked at the City Detention Center.  Longoria was charged with ten outstanding warrants. He had seven outstanding Nueces County warrants and three outstanding Municipal Court warrants:

Possession of a Controlled Substance (No Bond)
Failure to Appear for Motion to Revoke Probation for a Theft charge ($10,000 Bond)
Failure to Appear Possession of Marijuana ($10,000 Bond)
Failure to Appear for Motion to Revoke Probation for a Possession of Marijuana ($10,000 Bond)
Failure to Appear for Motion to Revoke Probation for a Criminal Trespass ($10,000 Bond)
Failure to Appear for Motion to Revoke Probation for a 2nd Possession of Controlled Substance ($10,000 Bond)
Failure to Appear for Motion to Revoke Probation for Evading Arrest ($10,000 Bond)
Municipal Court warrant for Failure to Appear in the amount of $319.
Municipal Court warrant for Violation of Promise to Appear in the amount of $352.10
Municipal Court warrant for Failure to Appear in the amount of $319

Community Outreach

Do You Need a Four-Legged Friend??

Corpus Christi Animal Care Services and People Assisting Animal Control (PAAC) will be holding an adoption event on Saturday July 13, 2013 from 1:00pm – 4:45pm at 2626 Holly Road. We have many cats and dogs available for adoption during this event. About 75 of these pets will have half or all of the adoption fees paid through sponsorship.

If your considering adopting a pet please come see us on Saturday. If you cannot attend this event please spread the word and like us on our Animal Care Services Facebook page.

PAAC is accepting donations for adoption sponsorship as well as the newly implemented targeted spay and neuter program.

Bravo District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Man Wanted for July 1st Robbery

Cancel Wanted Status-Jesus Garcia arrested in Gregory, Texas

Date: July 1, 2013, 9:56pm
Location: 4342 S. Alameda Street http://goo.gl/maps/aWUSY
Event: Robbery
Case Number: 1307010170
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Corpus Christi Police Department Robbery Detectives are asking the public’s assistance in locating Jesus Garcia (03/23/85) who is wanted for a July 1, 2013 robbery.  His bond is set at $25,000.  Garcia is accused of assaulting a 24-year-old man as he walked out of a local bar.  The victim was knocked to the ground and robbed.

Anyone with any information on the whereabouts of Garcia is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip on www.888TIPS.com. Callers will earn a cash reward is the suspect is identified and arrested.

The original  post can be viewed at CCPD Blotter post at http://wp.me/p1D8kP-3AM.

Community Outreach, Narcotics/Vice Division

Two Men Arrested; Drugs Seized

Date: July 10, 2013, 12:19am
Location:  3002 Antelope Street http://goo.gl/maps/PdjVC
Event:  Possession of a Controlled Substance
Case Number:  1307100004

Officers with the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Narcotic Vice Investigations Division along with the assistance of Patrol Officers served a search warrant at 3002 Antelope Street.  A search of the residence resulted in the seizure of 8 pounds of Marijuana, 2.48 grams of Methamphetamine, one hit of acid, and $2806 in cash.

Jose Juan Moreno (05/09/91) and Eleazar Leo Martinez (12/07/92) were both arrested and booked at the City Detention Center.   Moreno was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Marijuana, both 3rd degree felonies.  Martinez was charged with a State Jail Felony count of Possession of a Controlled Substance and a misdemeanor count of Possession of Marijuana when he was found to have a hit of acid and marijuana on his person.

Charlie District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Charlie District Report for July 9, 2013

Date:  July 9, 2013, 11:50pm
Location:  1600 Hickory
Event:  Wanted Subject
Case Number: 1307090002
MayraGomez
During a traffic stop, Mayra Gomez (09/27/82) was arrested for an outstanding Nueces County warrant for Failure to Appear on an Assault with a Deadly Weapon.  No bond.

Date:  July 8, 2013, 1:09pm
Location:  4914 S. Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/fn6pD
Event:  Theft~Shoplifting
Case Number:  1307080082
AlmaGloriaEsquivel

Police were called to Cavendar’s Boot City for a shoplifter who had hidden a couple of pairs of jeans valued at $107 inside her purse. The suspect then had her 12-year-old daughter walk out of the store with her purse.

Alma Gloria Esquivel (11/20/76) was arrested and charged with Theft~Shoplifting Two or More Previous Convictions.  Her misdemeanor charge was upgraded to a State Jail Felony.  The daughter was not charged and released to family members.

Date:  July 8, 2013, 9:45pm
Event:  5425 S. Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/QlMuI
Location:  Robbery
Case Number:  1307080163

A loss prevention officer was shoved to the ground after he contacted a man for stealing a couple of bags of chips and a candy bar.  The man fled, running towards S. Staples Street and S. Padre Island Drive.  The victim sustained minor scrapes and abrasions.

The suspect is described as a bushy haired Hispanic man, early 20’s, standing 5’5” feet tall, and weighing 160 lbs.  He was last seen wearing white t-shirt, dark-colored pants and shoes.

Anyone with any information on this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at http://www.888TIPS.com.  Tipsters will be paid a cash reward if the suspect is identified and arrested.