The Corpus Christi Police Explorer Post #133 and the U.S. Border Patrol Kingsville Explorer Post #531 will host a 2013 Police Explorer Graduation Ceremony on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 10:00 am at the Del Mar West Campus Emerging Technology Building located at 4101 Old Brownsville Road.

The two Explorer Posts combined resources for the past several months to have a Law Enforcement Explorers Police Academy for youth ages 14-20 who are interested in the law enforcement industry. The Academy began February 7, 2013 and was held every Thursday night and Saturday at the Del Mar College Campus.

There were about 30 students who participated in the Academy and they had classes and instruction on the history of policing, Criminal Law, Crisis Intervention, Traffic, First Aid, Report Writing, Arrest Search and Seizure, Narcotics, Physical Training, and Crime Scene Scenarios.

Law Enforcement Explorers are students ages 14 – 20 who are interested to learn about Law Enforcement careers. The Explorers participate in competitions with other Explorer posts to compete for awards and learn skills in the police industry. Post 133 recruits from throughout Corpus Christi, to include all high schools and colleges in this area. Corpus Christi Police Explorers formed in 1972 as a living memorial and honor for all fallen officers after police officer John Sartain was killed by a sniper. The Explorers are affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America’s Learning for Life program which enhances self-confidence, motivation, civic-mindedness, and cultivates strong leadership traits. These characteristics help Explorers prepare for a career in law enforcement and to become future leaders. Post 133 will celebrate its 40^th year anniversary next year.

The Kingsville Border Patrol Explorers also participated in this Academy. The Kingsville Border Patrol Explorers are a new program who reached out to the Corpus Christi Police Department for assistance. The two explorer posts shared resources to facilitate training.

Anyone interested to learn more about Law Enforcement Explorers program may visit: http://exploring.learningforlife.org/services/career-exploring/law-enforcement/.

The Corpus Christi Police Department would like the parents and children of all Corpus Christi School Districts to join us for the 2nd Annual “Operation Safe Return.”  We believe that crime prevention should be a part of a family’s and child’s education at an early age.  “Operation Safe Return” provides a youth and family friendly approach to crime prevention tactics by offering interactive activities that deliver a lasting impression.  This event will provide safety information, health information, and various services free of charge.

Visit with our Patrol Officers, SWAT Team, Gang Unit, Crime Stoppers, Crime Prevention Advisor, and Crime Victim’s Advocates for safety information on Anti-Texting and Driving and Gang Information Prevention.  The Harbor Playhouse Community Theatre Company will perform several thought-provoking skits showing children how they can stay safe and help make our community safer.  We will also be offering “Prints for Life” being provided by the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Forensic Services Division.

The Nueces County Health Department will provide immunizations for a $10 fee. Insurance will be taken.   Blue Sky Pediatrics will be offering free Back to School physicals and the Wal-Mart Vision Center will be offering free vision screenings on-site.

Half Price Books has donated 3,000 books to be given out.  School age students can earn free school supplies by attending crime prevention education stations, while supplies last.

This year, Apollo Towing has teamed up with Domino’s Pizza and Wienerschnitzel’s for food and entertainment, while the Corpus Christi Police Athletic League has donated several bicycles which will be given away during the event.  Additional door prizes will also be given away.

Children must be accompanied by an adult and once participants have visited designated information booths they will be given free access to “The Arcade.”

If you are interested in participating or being a sponsor, contact Senior Officer Jose Flores at 361-774-4415 or Senior Officer Isaac Rodriguez at 361-673-4293.

Date: June 10, 2013, 10:12pm
Location 1010 Navigation Boulevard http://mapq.st/14ulfww
Event:  Wanted
Case Number: 1306100179

Officers arrested Daniel Ray Fretwell (10/14/70) in the 1010 block of Navigation.  Fretwell who is considered armed and dangerous was taken into custody at his residence.  He was booked at  the City Detention Center and charged with an outstanding Parole Violation warrant for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.

Date: June 10, 2013, 9:00pm
Location: 1616 Martin Luther King http://mapq.st/12ivFA0
Event:  Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Case Number:  1306100172

An Officer was flagged down at the Stripes Convenience Store located at 701 N. Staples for a stabbing which occurred at the old Police Station.  Officers contacted witnesses who reported Walter Louis King (07/22/60) slapped a 49-year-old woman and then stabbed a 52-year-old man who came to her defense.  The man had a stab wound to his forearm and a laceration to his head.  He was taken to Spohn Memorial by CCFD Emergency Personnel.

Officers located King at his residence and found him to be bleeding from a cut to his head.  King was injured when the stabbing victim threw a chair at him.  King was taken to Spohn Memorial and medically cleared.  He was then booked at the City Detention Center and charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.