Category Archives: Community Outreach

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District, Patrol Division

Man Wanted for Murder Turns Himself In

Jose Angel Macias Jr.

The Corpus Christi Homicide/Robbery Bureau investigated the shooting death of a 21-year-old man on November 18, 2012 at 11:49am.  With the assistance of the community and the tips called in to Crime Stoppers, Detectives were able to identify the suspects involved and obtain a Murder warrant for an 18-year-old man.

Jose Angel Macias (03/16/94) turned himself in to the City Detention Center on 11/20/20 at 12:40am.  He was booked and charged with the outstanding Murder warrant.  His bond was set at 200,000.

For additional informational, please view the original CCPD Blotter post at http://wp.me/p1D8kP-2Lq.

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Don’t Be Scammed into being a Secret Shopper

With the Holiday Season upon us, the thought of earning a little extra spending sounds like a great idea, but beware when an offer sounds to good to be true.  The Corpus Christi Police Department and the Better Business Bureau is sending out warnings to prevent you falling victim to a Secret Shopper Scam.

Avoid a counterfeit check scam and protect yourself, by asking to be paid by check drawn at a local bank.  Visit the following BBB link for additional information. http://www.bbb.org/blog/2012/11/secret-shopper-job-offer-promises-easy-cash-but-delivers-a-scam/

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

Sharp Dressed Man Scamming People for Tow Truck Money

The Corpus Christi Police Department Financial Crimes Unit would like you to keep an eye out for a “sharp dressed man” attempting to scam money at local hospitals and businesses.  Several victims have reported being asked for money by a well dressed Hispanic male who identifies himself as a pharmaceutical representative working for a local doctor.   The man will tell his potential victims his vehicle needs to be towed and would like to borrow $25 to $40.   He promises to pay the money back and provides the victim with “his” cell phone number.

The man is described as a Hispanic male, 33-42 years of age, 5’7″ to 5’11” feet tall,  and weighing 160 to 180 lbs.  He is also described as well dressed and well spoken.

If you are approached, please understand scam artists are professionals and everyone is a potential victim.  Ask for identification and be cautious of strangers.  To report a scam artist, call the Police Department’s non-emergency number at 361-886-2600.   If you feel your safety is at risk, immediately walk away and dial 911.

Community Outreach

Donors Present “Bears On The Beat” At Police Station

 

Co-chair of the “Bears on the Beat” program, Lulana Cain, places a donated bear next to a Corpus Christi Police patrol car. The bears will be provided to traumatized children to offer comfort.

 

Assistant Chief Mike Markle stands in the center to accept the donated bears with other police officers and the representatives from the Corpus Christi Association who donated the bears in a presentation at the Police Station Thursday morning

 

The Corpus Christi Association of Realtors donated 4000 stuffed animals in their annual “Bears On The Beat” program.

 

The co-chairs of the Bears On The Beat program, Lulana Cain and Chase McRoberts, presented the bears at the Main Police Station at 321 John Sartain Street at 10am. The bears are used by Police Officers and representatives from the Victims Advocacy Center to comfort traumatized children.  The program co-chair, Lulana Cain said she is involved with the program because her daughter was involved in a vehicle crash and was presented a bear for comfort which was a meaningful gesture for her family.

 

The Corpus Christi Association of Realtors held a contest among their member organizations to collect bears for donation. The contest winner, Keller Williams Coastal Bend Realty, received the travelling trophy for their donation of 1.256 bears. The second place winner was Remax Associates with 1,222 donated bears and the third place winner was Caldwell Bankers with 1,000 bears donated.

 

Corpus Christi Police Captain Hollis Bowers (second from right) presented the winners plaques. Program co-chair, Lulana Cain presented the travelling trophy to representatives from Keller Williams Coastal Bend Realty.

 

 

Community Outreach

Police Present Awards For Great Conduct

Officers honored for life saving are (from left to right) Brandon Cordell, Adam Thurman, and Armando Vasquez. Corey Casey was honored as FTO of the year. Graciela Luna-Garcia also received a life saving award.
Bill Fowler speaks with Assistant Chief Mike Markle after Fowler received a Citizen’s Certificate of Merit

The Corpus Christi Police Chief, Floyd Simpson, was pleased to celebrate accomplishments of several individuals in a ceremony at the main Police Station Tuesday morning.

A citizen, Bill Fowler, was commended with a Citizens Certificate of Merit for his effort on May 4, 2012. Eighteen year old Fowler stopped his vehicle in the Wendy’s parking lot when he saw an officer in a struggle in an attempt to effect an arrest. Fowler has enlisted in the United States Army and was invited to apply for employment with the Corpus Christi Police Department if he chooses to change career paths.

Life Saving Awards were then distributed to Senior Officer Armando Vasquez, Senior Officer Adam Thurman, and Senior Officer Graciela Luna-Garcia for their efforts to save the life of a 15-year-old boy who was struck by a car on September 24, 2012.

Officer Brandon Cordell was awarded a life saving award for his life saving effort with Officer Jason Tello on April 24, 2012 at the 500 block of Rosemary. Officer Cordell and Officer Tello provided C.P.R. on a 51-year-old woman until Emergency Medical Services arrived and transported her to the hospital where she survived.

Senior Officer Corey Casey was awarded the Field Training Officer of the Year for his efforts to train new officers who most recently graduated from the police academy.

Congratulations to all those who were honored today!

Community Outreach

Chief Promotes Blackmon To Captain

Captain David Blackmon talks with Commander Heidi Frese after the promotion ceremony at the Main Police Station

The Corpus Christi Police Chief, Floyd Simpson, was pleased to promote David Blackmon to the rank of Captain in a ceremony Tuesday afternoon at the Main Police Station.

David Blackmon was hired by the Corpus Christi Police Department in 1989. He was awarded a Life Saving Award in 2006. He served in the Directed Patrol for several years and then he was most recently assigned as a supervisor in the Narcotics Division.

Police Chief Simpson said he relies on the captains to mold seasoned officers. Chief Simpson said he has full faith in Captain Blackmon to be a positive role model for the future of this police department.

 

Captain Blackmon has his rank pinned onto his collar by his wife, Brenda.

 

 

 

 

Community Outreach, Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division

Three Days Left to Enter CCPD’s Anti D.W.I. Slogan and Art Contest

The Corpus Christi Police Department would like to remind all Corpus Christi High School students between 15-18 years of age that the Anti DWI Slogan and Art Contest will end on  November 12, 2012.  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 two-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 iPod touches, and the third place winners will receive iPod nanos. 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.

Community Outreach

Beware: New MoneyPak Scam

The Corpus Christi Police Department’s Financial Crimes Unit has received notice of a scam involving MoneyPak prepaid cards.

Did you receive a phone call or e-mail naming  you the winner of a foreign lottery?  Are they asking you to purchase a MoneyPak card?   If so, more than likely it’s a scam.

Please click on the following link to protect yourself.  https://www.moneypak.com/ProtectYourMoney.aspx

Community Outreach, Traffic Safety Division

Three-Year-Old Runs Into Moving Car

Occurred on 10/30/12, 5:49pm  Accident  1100 Green Earth   C1208270

A three-year-old looking forward to an ice cream treat suffered minor injuries when she collided with a moving car.  Officers were told the child was purchasing a frozen dessert from the ice cream truck parked in the 1100 block of Green Earth.

With ice cream in hand the little girl darted across the street and ran into the passenger side of a moving white Ford F250 pick-up truck.  The young child was taken to Driscoll Children’s Hospital for medical evaluation.  The traffic investigation is ongoing and the 60-year-old driver was not cited.

The Corpus Christi Police Department along with Safe Kids USA suggests that you show your child how to be a safe pedestrian by setting a good example when crossing the street and following these safety tips:

  • Cross Streets at a corner.  Use signals and crosswalks when they are there.
  • Make eye contact with drivers before crossing in front of them.
  • Look left, right and left again before crossing.  Keep looking as you cross.
  • Walk across streets.  Don’t run.
  • Walk on sidewalks or paths.  If there are no sidewalks, face traffic and stay left.
  • Watch for cars that are turning or backing up.
  • Never allow kids under age 10 to cross streets alone.
  • Make sure kids play in safe places like yards, park and playgrounds. Kids should never play in the street.
  • Hold kids’ hands in parking lots and while crossing the street.

 

Community Outreach

Treat Yourself to a Car at CCPD’s 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, November 3, 2012, a total of 104 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 17 of these vehicles are “No Insurance” impounds. On Friday, November 2, 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 October of 2012, Officers issued 296 citations for Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility and impounded 76 vehicles for the same charge.