Wednesday December 19th at 1:42 pm the City of Corpus Christi Police Department’s Facebook page reached 4 thousand likes. Our Twitter account surpassed 2 thousand followers earlier this month. We have received almost 80,000 views on our YouTube channel. Our Crime Stoppers “Tip Submit App” allows citizens to text tips along with pictures and video anonymously. Through the use of social media, CCPD has been able to keep the public informed of the department’s anti-crime initiatives, disseminate crime prevention tips, warn of crime trends, post departmental news and solicit help from the public in identifying criminals and solving cases.
Please plan to follow our own Officer Kirk Stowers during a “virtual” ridealong (Tweet Along) this Friday from 2:00 am to 8:00pm on Twitter as he works patrol for our Holiday Safety Initiative. Officer Stowers will be able to provide followers with unique insights and respond to questions.
We are always looking for new and meaningful ways to use social media to better communicate with the public and solve crime. Please send your ideas to pdpio@cctexas.com Thank you everyone who friends and follows CCDP!
Corpus Christi Police Officer Kirk Stowers will conduct the “Tweet Along” December 21, 2012 starting at 2pm.
Friday, December 21, 2012, from 2:00pm until 8:00pm, The Corpus Christi Police Department will host a “Tweet Along” to follow the Holiday Initiative. Officer Kirk Stowers will cruise in a patrol car as the radio call sign “Site 6” and send out information on the social media outlet, Twitter, so that the public may observe police work from the comfort of home.
The holiday Initiative is a program in which extra officers patrol the densely populated shopping areas to reduce crime. The extra officers do not patrol a beat to answer call for service from the public, but instead focus police resources to cooperate with security staff of the shopping centers and direct traffic to reduce crime, reduce the fear of crime, and to enhance public safety.
The activity will be posted on the social media of the Corpus Christi Police Department. Detailed information will be available with the messages on the Corpus Christi Police Blotter which can be accessed by selecting the links that will be embedded in the twitter messages.
Follow the messages, links and photos in real-time as Officer Stowers works the areas full of Holiday shoppers. There is no fee to participate. To become involved in the “Tweet Along,” follow @CorpusChristiPD on Twitter. Be sure to “Like” the City of Corpus Christi Police Department on Facebook.
On December 2nd, 2012, members of the Corpus Christi Police Departments Honor Guard were privileged to attend a First Responders Appreciation Event at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys held their first such event in appreciation of all police, fire, medical, and any another first responder entity. Agencies throughout the State of Texas attended this special occasion and it was estimated that over 600 first responders were participating.
As a group, we were to be recognized at halftime and march on the field. Sunday morning, the officers and I were immediately welcomed at a local IHOP. The public was curious to know as to why Corpus Christi police officers were dressed in uniform eating far away from home. After advising the curious patrons what our plans were, the thank you’s started pouring in. It was such a great feeling to have a distant community appreciate our stay, welcome our presence, and identify our line of work. A retired veteran courteously paid for our breakfast and said this was his way of saying thank you. If this was the start of our day, we were definitely anxious to experience the halftime show.
We arrived at Cowboys stadium and began our rehearsals. I was approached by several different chiefs, majors, and other officers extending their thanks for our participation. The agencies recognized that we were the furthest police department participating and representing South Texas. One honor guard officer from a different agency approached one of our other members, looking at him with a raised eyebrow, nodding his head, and commented, “Corpus Christi…..you guys are everywhere. Thanks for coming.” With that statement alone, I know and feel confident that the CCPD Honor Guard has established itself as a well-respected and recognized unit. To feel valued by your fellow brothers and sisters is like no other. Halftime was here and its now show time.
S/O Luis Rodriguez and I were amongst the first participants about to enter the field staring down the tunnel waiting for the cue to march in. S/O’s James Morales, Jeremy Guerrero, and Michael Garcia were assigned with the color guard holding the United States, State of Texas, and City of Corpus Christi flags. We were fortunate to meet up with the Corpus Christi Fire Department’s Pipe and Drum Corps members Dan Sheppard (Bagpipes), Brian Pike (Snare Drum), and Rodney Appleby (Bass Drum). When the command was given, the pipe and drum corp band consisting of Customs and Border Protection, CCFD, and other agencies marched in playing Amazing Grace honoring our fallen brothers and sisters who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Photos of the some fallen were displayed over the jumbotron. The color guard members took post along one end zone wrapping around one sideline and ending at another end zone. When the third song was played, the group that Rodriguez and I were in, marched onto the field and we stood at attention at our designated spots. At that moment, more than 81,000 fans began to stand, yell, and applaud. Then the camera flashes began to illuminate throughout. With great pride and honor, accompanied with knots in our throats and the tightening of our stomachs, we graciously welcomed this humbled time. For once, the feeling we endured was for a positive account of who we are and what we do and not for what we lost and who to mourn.
We’d like to thank administration for allowing us to represent our department. As long as we have the continued support, we will continue to make every effort possible to attend special functions, honor our fallen brothers and sisters, and represent our department with honor and integrity.
Corpus Christi Honor Guard at Cowboys Stadium. They are (from Left to right) Lt. Israel Soza, Jeremy Guerrero, Michael Garcia, James Morales, and Luis Rodriguez(Left to right) Jeremy Guerrero, Michael Garcia, James Morales, CCFD Firefighter II Dan Sheppard, Firefighter Engineer Brian Pike, Firefighter I Rodney Appleby, Luis Rodriguez, and Lt. Israel SozaFirst Responders Appreciation Event at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, TexasThe CCPD Honor Guard at rehearsalView through the tunnel to go onto the field at Cowboys Stadium.
Occurred on 12/11/12, 9:59pm Aggravated Robbery 503 Burleson 1212110139
Police were called to the Beach Side Market for an armed robbery. Upon their arrival, Officers contacted the 23-year-old store employee who reported he was assisting a “customer” when another man entered the store and jumped over the counter. The man shoved the clerk to the floor, forcing him to open the register at knife point. The suspects took the money in the register, the victim’s wallet, along with several lottery tickets.
The suspects were last seen running to the back of the business towards US 181. The first suspect is described as a Black man, 5’10” to 6’ feet tall and weighing 200 to 220 lbs. He was armed with a knife and had his face covered. The second suspect is described as a Black man, 35 to 40 years of age, 5’09” to 5’11” feet tall and weighing 180 lbs.
Anyone with any information on this robbery is asked to call Corpus Christi Homicide/Robbery Detectives at 361-886-2841 or if the caller wishes to remain anonymous, please call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS. Callers can earn a cash reward if the suspects are arrested.
Corpus Christi Police Officer Brenda Garza looks through clothes sizes for a child in the Shop With A Cop Program at the Wal-Mart at Parkdale
Corpus Christi Police Officers participated with other area law enforcement in the annual Shop With A Cop program put on by the local chapter of the Fraternal Order of Police.
Shop With A Cop is a program in which less fortunate children have the opportunity to spend time with a uniformed police officer and receive new clothes, gifts and enjoy lunch. The money for the program is all from donations collected by the Fraternal Order of Police.
The program started in Corpus Christi in 1997 with 10 children and involved only Corpus Christi Police. Fifteen years later, the program involves all area law enforcement and hosts 410 children. The program now is scheduled over several days at several area stores. Seventy officers met December 11, 2012 at the Wal-Mart in Parkdale Plaza with 72 children.
The children area selected by school counselors or by police officers who identify a child as eligible for this program. This is a great opportunity for children to interact with uniformed police officers in a positive environment to develop the understanding that police officers are available for help with problems.
Anyone interested to donate to the Shop With A Cop Program may call 361-442-4787 or send correspondence to Post Office Box 440, Corpus Christi, Texas, 78403.
Occurred on 12/06/12, 1:14 pm Wanted Gang Member 4300 Gulfbreeze Boulevard 1212060073
Corpus Christi Gang Unit Investigators observed wanted gang member Russell Longoria (12/14/86) driving a Nissan Maxima in the 5800 block of Weber Road.
Officers attempted to pull Longoria over; however, he refused to stop and led Police on a high-speed chase. Police terminated the pursuit, but continued to search for Longoria. Officers began looking at known locations where Longoria frequents. Approximately 15 minutes later, Lt. J. Gray observed Longoria in the 4300 block of Gulfbreeze where he was taken into custody.
Longoria was arrested and booked at the City Detention Center charged with Evading Arrest and three outstanding warrants for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon ($200,000 Bond), Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity (No Bond) and Felon in Possession of a Firearm (No Bond).
A warrant had been obtained for Longoria and three other individuals who were involved in planning and assaulting a 21-year-old Corpus Christi man. The assault stemmed from a work related incident in which two individuals had been fired when one of the men’s wife showed at their place of employment and caused a disturbance.
Gang Unit Officers had previously arrested Rhonda Longoria (11/02/90) during a traffic stop for her involvement in the assault. She was charged with Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity. Her young son who was a passenger in the vehicle was released to his aunt.
Police are still looking for the two other known gang members who are also wanted for their involvement in the November 29, 2012 assault. Richard Longoria (12/01/92) has an outstanding warrant for Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity ($200,000 Bond).
Geronimo (Jeronimo) Sanchez (11/03/80) is also wanted for Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity ($200,000 Bond) and Violation of Bond Conditions~Unlawful Possession of Firearm by a Felon (No Bond).
If you know the whereabouts of these two men we ask that you call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS. Callers will earn a cash reward if the men are arrested. The Corpus Christi Police Department asks that if you see these men, you do attempt to apprehend them, but call 911 as they are known to have violent tendencies.
The Corpus Christi Police Departments Traffic Safety Division has taken action to reduce the quantity of vehicle crashes at the area with the highest risk for crashes in Corpus Christi.
Corpus Christi Police have worked the majority of the vehicle crashes in 2012 at the 2500 block of State Highway 181 in the southbound lanes of the Harbor Bridge. The cause of the crashes most often are excessive speed.
The Corpus Christi Police Departments Traffic Safety Division set up for three and a half hours of speed enforcement on November 29 and wrote 108 speeding citations. The goal of the Traffic Safety Division is to reduce the risk of vehicle crashes to enhance public safety and promote the effective flow of traffic on the public rights of way.
The Corpus Christi Police Department will continue speed enforcement and desire to spread the message for the public to obey speed restrictions and arrive at their destination safely.
Occurred on 12/2/12, 8:36am Indecent Exposure Cole Park North 1212020050
Police were called to Cole Park and contacted a female jogger who reported a Hispanic man exposed himself as she jogged in the 1700 block of Ocean Drive. The woman told Officers as she ran southbound near the North entrance to the park she observed the man turn and expose himself.
The jogger continued running and began dialing 911. The man ran off as she called Police. She described the man as a 50-year-old Hispanic male, 5’8″ to 5’9″ feet tall, and weighing 160 to 180 lbs. He was last seen wearing a red Polo shirt, khaki pants, and appeared to be very neatly groomed.
Running is normally a safe activity, but the Corpus Christi Police Department recommends that runners have a running partner or let someone know where you’re running and when you will return. Avoid deserted streets and avoid unlighted routes at night. Carry your identification and a cell phone in case of an emergency.
Runners should run to populated areas, if confronted. If you are attacked, try to keep calm and look for an escape opportunity or chance to call for help.
Anyone with any information on this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online. Callers will receive a cash reward if the suspect is arrested.
Occurred on 11/29/12, 03:47am Aggravated Assault 1800 Morales 1211290020
Police contacted a 29-year-old man who told them he standing in his cousin’s front yard when he was confronted by a complete stranger. The man drove up to where the men were standing and exited his vehicle armed with a gun.
The man fired a couple of shots, striking the victim’s belt buckle. The victim took off running as the suspect fired at him once more. The victim was not injured in the shooting and was unable to provide Officers with a description of the shooter or the vehicle he was driving. The motive for the shooting is unknown at this time.
The investigation is ongoing and will be conducted by the Police Department’s Homicide/Robbery Bureau. Anyone with any information on this crime is encouraged to call the Corpus Christi Police Department Criminal Investigation Division at 361-886-2841 or if you would like to remain anonymous call 888-TIPS. Tips can also be submitted online at www.888TIPS.com. Tipsters will earn a cash reward if the suspect is arrested.
Officers of the Corpus Christi Police Department will participate in a flag football game for a charity toy drive this Saturday, December 1, 2012 at the John Paul School field located at 3036 Saratoga Boulevard.
The event is organized by the League of Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Council #1 and Judge Robert (Bobby) Balderas. The toys will be collected by LULAC.
The football games will begin at 9:00am on Saturday, December 1 with a game between the Nueces County Sheriff’s Office and the Corpus Christi Fire Department. The second game will be between the Corpus Christi Police Officers and the Robstown Police Officers. The public is encouraged to attend the events. Admission is an unwrapped new toy or a cash donation to the LULAC.
Participants consider this to be a friendly competition to promote generosity in our community.
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