Category Archives: Community Outreach

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Two Charged with Tampering in Connection with Homicide

Luis Carlos Saldivar Jr.

A 19-year-old man identified as Luis Carlos Saldivar Jr. (06/15/93) along with a 16-year-old juvenile male have been arrested on charges of Tampering with Evidence in relation to the October 22,  2012 homicide investigation of a 24-year-old Corpus Christi man.

Corpus Christi Police were called to the Four Wind Apartments, 4101 Brett Street to investigate a complaint of gunshots, shortly thereafter, Officer received information that the victim had arrived at a local hospital with a fatal injury.The Corpus Christi Police Department’s Homicide/Robbery Bureau took over the investigation.

During their investigation, detectives developed information leading to Saldivar’s and the juvenile’s arrests.  Saldivar was arrested on October 29, 2012, at 12:30pm and booked at the City Detention Center.  He is being held on a $75,000 bond.  The 16-year-old was booked at the Nueces County Juvenile Justice Center on Friday, October 26, 2012.

Homicide/Robbery Lt. K. Isaacks stated, “The Homicide Investigation is still in the preliminary stages.  We are still in the process of evaluating all  of the physical evidence and interviewing all possible witnesses.”  The investigation is still ongoing and will be referred to the Nueces County District Attorney’s Office when concluded.

For additional information, please view the previous blotter posts on this homicide.  http://wp.me/p1D8kP-2Ee  http://wp.me/p1D8kP-2CO

Community Outreach

Reminder: Lunch With The Chief on Tuesday

The Citizens in Support of the Corpus Christi Police Department Foundation will host its 2nd Annual Lunch with the Chief on Tuesday, October 30, 2012 from 11:30am to 1:30pm at the Texas Roadhouse. The lunch is open to the public. Tickets are $50 per person and sold at the door of the Texas Roadhouse Restaurant located at 2029 South Padre Island Drive.

The menu includes steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, all the rolls and cinnamon butter you can eat, and a soft drink or iced tea. All of the money raised in this event goes directly to the Police Foundation.

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Do You Know Where Your Catalytic Converter Is??

Catalytic Converters are a necessary part of your vehicle’s exhaust system which helps reduce vehicle pollution, but they have become popular with thieves.  The Corpus Christi Police Department has experienced a recent rise in the theft of Catalytic Converters from fleet businesses and car lots in the past several weeks.

The converters metal properties (platinum, rhodium and palladium) make them valuable and attractive to thieves for resale to metal recycling centers.   The converters have no identifiable markings which make it impossible to identify victims or prosecute those involved in theft of the converters.

Lt. C. White, the Corpus Christi Police Department Auto Theft Task Force supervisor states, “It only takes a couple of minutes to steal the converters by cutting them out or unbolting them. They can be stolen from your driveway or street, car dealerships or parking lots.”

Corpus Christi Police Department Auto Theft Task Force Detectives recommend a few tips to prevent the theft of your catalytic converter:

  • Park in a well-lit area or light up your driveway
  • Install a car alarm
  • Engrave your converter with your vehicle license plate
  • Have your mechanic secure the converter to your vehicle’s frame
  • Buy an anti-catalytic theft device

If your Catalytic Converter is stolen please call our non-emergency number at 361-886-2600 or file a report online at www.ccpolice.com.

Charlie District, Community Outreach, Traffic Safety Division

Student on Way to School Struck by Hit & Run Driver

Occurred on 10/22/12, 7:58am  Hit and Run Accident  Holly/Weber Road  C1208033

Police and Fire rushed to Holly and Weber for a hit and run accident involving a pedestrian crossing the street in a marked cross walk.  Officers report the 18-year-old Senior was on his way to Carroll High School when he was struck by a blue 4-door passenger vehicle as he crossed the 3900 block of Holly Road.

The impact caused the young man to flip as the driver fled eastbound on Holly Road towards Everhart.  He was taken to Bay Area to be treated for an abrasion to his left knee.

Officers were unable to obtain any additional suspect information and ask that anyone with any information on this Hit & Run to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com.  Tipsters will receive a cash reward if the suspect is arrested.

Charlie District, Community Outreach

Swarming Bees Attack Construction Workers

Occurred on 10/16/12, 3:18 p.m.  Bee Attack   4818 Arlene  1210160092

Officers were called to the Arlene Drive residence for a swarm of bees which attacked several individuals remodeling the home.  Upon their arrival, Officers were told the homeowner and two other males were stung multiple times when they disturbed a nest of bees inside an electrical box.  Each man had ten to fifteen bee stings and sought medical treatment prior to calling police.

Vector Control was called to assist and exterminate the swarm of bees.  They will return to the residence with AEP to clear the honey comb out.

City of Corpus Christi Vector Control recommends that you immediately seek shelter in a bee attack.  Cover your face and body when running away from the bees and seek emergency medical attention, if you experience any reactions such as dizziness, hives, or nausea.

To prevent a bee problem, Vector Control asks that you inspect your property before doing any type of work.  If a colony of bees is found, stay away from them and contact Vector Control at 361-826-4622 for assistance.

Community Outreach

Police Professional Standards and Internal Affairs Unit Relocates

The directional sign on the 5th floor of Police Headquarters for the Professional Standards Unit points to an empty room now that the unit has relocated to 5805 Williams Drive

The Corpus Christi Police Department’s Professional Standards and Internal Affairs Investigators will relocate their offices off site from the Police Headquarters Building to an independent building located at 5805 Williams.

The Internal Affairs Unit is tasked to investigate all complaints, inquiries, and commendable actions to a logical conclusion that involve the sworn members of the police department. The Department strives to identify methods to provide quality service to customers in an open and transparent manner.

The purpose for the relocation is to have the unit in a more comfortable environment for the public to address concerns or questions that involve officer conduct with the investigators. This relocation is the completion of Short Term Goal 3 of the 2010 Strategic Plan for the Corpus Christi Police Department.

The Unit will be fully operational at 5805 Williams Drive on Monday, October 15, 2012 at 8am.

There is now empty office space where the Professional Standards Unit once conducted investigations at 321 John Sartain. The Offices have relocated to 5805 Williams Drive
Community Outreach

Police Host Contest For High School Students To Develop Advertising Campaign

The Corpus Christi Police Department announces a contest that ends November 12, 2012 for High School students ages 15-18 years old in which the winners will receive a new ipad and have their entry displayed on a billboard in Corpus Christi.

The contest is to design a new anti-drunk driving advertising campaign. Contest winners will be in two categories; for the best slogan and for the best 2 dimensional artwork. The contest entries must be submitted to the High School the student attends or to the Police Department no later than November 12, 2012.

The contest entries will be judged by a group designated by Police Chief Floyd Simpson. Judges will not know the name of the contestant nor will they know which school the student attends when the contest entries are judged. The two first place winners will receive ipads. The second place winners will receive itouchs, and the third place winners will receive nanopods. The contest winners will have their entry displayed on billboards in Corpus Christi through the month of December.

The contest is open to all students of a High School in Corpus Christi or accredited home school in Corpus Christi. Those interested in the contest should visit www.cctexas.com/police/contest.html for information and to download an entry form.

This is an opportunity for new drivers to use their creativity to make the streets a safer place to drive.

Corpus Christi Police Officers set their strategy to meet with the staff of each High School in Corpus Christi to advertise the contest.
Community Outreach

Citizens Donate $6,000 In Equipment To Police

Assitant Chief Mike Markle looks at donated equipment as Citizens Police Academy Alumni Vice President Bob Mitchell and incomming President Cheryl Daubs explain the display
Corpus Christi Police Chief Floyd Simpson stands with members of the Citizens Police Academy Alumni behind the donated equipment
Commander John Houston thanks the Citizens Police Academy Alumni for the donated equipment at Police Headquarters

 

 

The Citizens police Academy Alumni delivered approximately $6,000 worth of equipment to the Corpus Christi Police Department Thursday at the Police Headquarters.

The equipment was purchased by the Citizens Police Academy Alumni for the Gang Unit, Patrol, and the Criminal Investigations Division. The equipment includes cameras, recorders, and rip hobbles which were not able to be funded by the police budget. The money to buy the equipment was raised throughout the year in fundraiser events by the Citizens Police Academy Alumni to support the Corpus Christi Police Department.

The Citizens Police Academy Alumni is a group of citizens who have completed the Citizens Police Academy hosted by the Corpus Christi Police Department. The course is several weeks in length and is an educational partnership between citizens and police officers to explore the problems and challenges of law enforcement.

Graduates of the course are better equipped to assess safety issues and share with others their knowledge of law enforcement practices and policies. Many graduates of the course have formed a group known as the Citizens Police Academy Alumni for the purpose to support the Police Department. There are currently about 100 members of the Citizens Police Academy Alumni.

Anyone interested in the Citizens Police Academy may contact the Citizens Police Academy coordinator, Senior Officer Denise Pace, at 4510 Corona Drive or call 361-826-4073 for information. Applications of the program can be downloaded from the Corpus Christi Police Department website.

Community Outreach

Police Host 29th Annual National Night Out

Corpus Christi Police Chief Floyd Simpson invites children to look through the new Corpus Christi Police museum

The 29th annual National Night Out produced 92 events throughout Corpus Christi on the night of October 2, 2012 for the purpose to reduce crime, reduce the fear of crime, and enhance public safety. The kickoff event in Corpus Christi was held at the HEB on Kostoryz where the Corpus Christi Police debuted the Corpus Christi Police mobile museum.

The Corpus Christi Police Forensics Division was at several locations to host the Prints for Life Program. The Forensics Lab Technicians provided 305 parents with documents that contained fingerprints of their child. There were 58 children printed at the HEB kickoff event, 90 children printed at Casa De Manana, and 157 children printed at Garcia Elementary. The Forensics Services Supervisor John Hornsby said, “I believe that the contact with the community and the positive impact we make on these children will extend well past National Night Out or any other single event.”

 

Corpus Christi Police Chief Floyd Simpson addresses the crowd for the National Night Out kick-off event at the HEB on Kostoryz as the Moody Trojan Cheerleaders are ready to perform
The Moody NJROTC presented the colors at the National Night Out kick-off event at the HEB on Kostoryz.
Corpus Christi Police Crime Prevention Advisor Brenda Moreno (left) speaks to a family at the National Night Out.
Families visit at a National Night Out event on Indiana Street

 

 

 

 

Community Outreach, Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division

Are You Looking for the Ultimate Driving Machine? Stop by our Monthly Auction

The C.C.P.D.’s commitment to “Keep Corpus Christi Safe” has continued with its “Zero Tolerance No Insurance Initiative”

On Saturday, October 6, 2012, a total of 77 cars, trucks, and motorcycles will be auctioned at the Corpus Christi Police Department’s  Vehicle Impound Lot located at 5485 Greenwood Drive during our monthly auction. The site has four paved acres for an auction lot.

Approximately 14 of these vehicles are “No Insurance” impounds. On Friday, October 5, 2012, the general public will be allowed to register and view the vehicles to be auctioned from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There is no registration fee.

On the day of the auction, the general public can continue to register and view the vehicles from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. The auction will commence promptly at 10:00 a.m.   The vehicles to be auctioned can be viewed at www.siskauction.com. An auction list may also be downloaded from the same website.

The department’s strong stand and enforcement of this “Zero Tolerance No Insurance Initiative” will continue and all vehicles involved in accidents will be impounded and the driver cited if they are unable to provide financial proof of insurance. Driver’s license and proof of financial responsibility checkpoints will continue to be conducted at the Shift Captains’ authorization.

Officers issued 5,509 citations and impounded 1,212 vehicles for Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility during 2011.  During September  of 2012, Officers issued 345 citations for Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility and impounded 73 vehicles for the same charge.