11-22-12 02:52am Aggravated Assault 4100 Carlton 1211220016
CCPD officers responded to 4100 Carlton for a call about a possible shooting. Upon arrival, officer found a 28 year old man laying in the carport with two gunshot wounds to his chest. the victim was transported to the hospital and considered in critical condition. several individuals were transported to the police station to be questioned by detectives.
The Corpus Christi Police Department’s Auto Theft Task and Financial Crimes Division are asking the public’s assistance in identifying two females involved in several auto burglaries at church day care centers.
The heavier set woman is the lookout while the woman with the sunglasses will check the parking lot for any unlocked vehicles. The women like to target purses left in the victim’s automobiles as they rush in to drop off their children at daycare. The stolen credit cards are used almost immediately.
Detectives report the women are known to drive a grey 2011-2012 Toyota Camry. Anyone with any information on the identity of these two woman are asked to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com. Tipsters will earn a cash reward if the suspects are arrested.
The Corpus Christi Police Department has finalized its 2012 Holiday Season Safety Plan. Working with the District Attorney’s Office, the Nueces County Sheriff’s Office, City Traffic Engineering, and the Texas Department of Transportation, the Police Department has developed a plan that will provide for both increased enforcement efforts and improved traffic flow around the busiest shopping areas. This year’s plan once again provides for increased traffic control and police presence in and around the busiest shopping areas, along with enhanced DWI enforcement throughout the city. Beginning November 23rd and continuing through December 31st, officers from several divisions will combine resources to ensure that our citizens enjoy a safe and crime-free holiday season.
Up to 26 additional officers will be redirecting their enforcement and traffic control efforts toward the busiest shopping areas in town. The officers will work staggered shifts beginning as early as 7:00 AM each day to provide additional resources to this area. Among the areas targeted for increased patrol are:
Officers from the Uniform Division, the Enduro Motorcycle Unit, CID, Gang Unit and the Directed Patrol Program will conduct frequent high visibility patrol through the parking lots of these busy shopping areas. Shoplifting, auto burglary, auto theft, purse snatching, and robbery are the most common crimes committed by those who take advantage of busy and sometimes distracted holiday shoppers. Plain clothes Detectives, including those from the Auto Theft Task Force will also be patrolling the parking lots and busy shopping areas, attempting to spot crimes in progress.
In addition to patrolling the parking lots, Auto Theft Task Force officers will deploy their “bait vehicle” in the parking lots of the busiest shopping areas. The “bait vehicle” is a specially equipped vehicle complete with sensors, video cameras, GPS tracking, and a remote ignition switch that allows officers to disable the vehicle if it is stolen or burglarized.
Throughout the holiday shopping season, Traffic officers will direct their efforts toward ensuring a safe and smooth flow of traffic into and out of the malls and other busy shopping areas. Beginning Friday the 23rd, traffic officers will be assigned to provide traffic control and enforcement at the major intersections along SPID, as well as near the entrances and exits to the malls and major shopping centers. Shoppers are urged to monitor the large Texas Department of Transportation message boards located along State Highway 358 (SPID) and State Highway 286 (Crosstown Expressway) for important notices regarding current driving conditions, traffic crashes, and potential alternative routes. The City Traffic Engineering Department will also be deploying at least two portable electronic message boards to communicate important traffic information to the motoring public. In addition, there will be an increased emphasis on the use traffic cones, delineators and similar traffic control devices to help maintain a smooth flow of traffic into and out of busy shopping locations. Drivers are urged to drive alertly and be prepared to follow these devices.
Alternative Routes to Major Shopping Centers
With the increased amount of vehicular traffic around the malls during this time of the year, traffic crashes also typically increase proportionally. Construction on South Staples Street between Williams Drive and Saratoga Boulevard is only expected to exacerbate the problems of traffic congestion and traffic crashes. As a result, shoppers this year are encouraged to take several steps to ensure their shopping trip is accident free:
In addition to the Police Department’s two full time DWI Officers, a State grant reimburses overtime costs to hire an additional 3 officers, allowing the department to place as many five officers at any one time on the street to concentrate solely on DWI enforcement.
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.
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Occurred on 11/18/12, 04:23am Aggravated Assault 3700 Mueller 1211180040
A woman was taken to Spohn Memorial after she was stabbed by a heavyset woman following a disturbance. The suspect known only as “Oso” pulled a knife during the argument and stabbed the victim in the chest and neck. Officers report the victim’s injuries were not life-threatening.
The suspect was able to flee prior to the Officers’ arrival. The women had been at a bar earlier in the evening, but the motive for the assault is unknown. She is described as a Black female, 5’4″ to 5’8″ feet tall, and weighing 150 to 180 lbs.
Anyone with any information on this crime is encouraged to call Corpus Christi Homicide/Robbery Detectives at 361-886-2841 or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS. Tipsters will earn a cash reward if the suspect is arrested.
On November 18, 2012, at approximately 11:49 p.m., Officers responded to the Stripes Convenience Store at Ayers and Bevecrest for a shooting.
The 21-year-old victim was driven by private vehicle to Spohn South where he was pronounced deceased. The cause of death is pending the Nueces County Medical Examiner’s ruling, but the death is currently being investigated as a Homicide.
Corpus Christi Homicide/Robbery Detectives are asking the public’s assistance in identifying the two men shown on video in connection with the Homicide.
Anyone with any information on this crime is encouraged to call Corpus Christi Homicide/Robbery Detectives at 361-886-2841 or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS. Tipsters will earn a cash reward if the suspects are arrested.
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/
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.
Occurred on 11/14/12, 5:41pm Wanted Gang Members 222 W. Vanderbilt Drive 1211140095
The Corpus Christi Police Department’s Gang Unit’s search for two wanted prison gang members ended when they were found at 222 of W. Vanderbilt, yesterday afternoon. The two known prison gang affiliates were wanted for their involvement in separate incidences of Family Violence.
Gang Officers had obtained a warrant for Jonathan Vasquez (10/24/85) for Assault and Continuous Violence Against the Family along with a warrant for Burglary with Intent to Commit a Felony. His bonds totaled $150,000. A misdemeanor warrant was also obtained for Joshua James Brown (08/19/86) for Assault.
When Officers arrived at the residence they obtained a search warrant when they found Brown and Christopher Reed (08/01/80) sitting at a dining room table with almost a pound of Marijuana between them. The Marijuana along with a half ounce of Cocaine and 1 3/4 ounce of Heroin were also seized.
Vasquez, Brown, and Reed were all arrested and booked at the City Detention Center. The three men were charged with two counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Marijuana. Vasquez and Brown were additionally charged with their outstanding warrants.
The Police Department’s Gang Unit attributes the quick capture of these men to Chief Floyd Simpson’s re-organization of all investigative units under one command allowing them to work closely with one another. The re-organization and new command structure was one of Chief Simpson’s first goals ensuring similar goals work under the same command. Gang members are involved in all facets of criminal activity and the Gang Unit will continue to pursue these violent criminals by working in partnership with fellow local Law Enforcement and the Nueces County District Attorney’s Office.
Captain D. Mersing implores family members and friends to help an abused friend or relative by reporting Family Violence. Please contact our Family Violence Unit to ask for assistance at 361-886-2670.
Corpus Christi Police Department Hit & Run Investigators report the suspected Jeep involved in Monday’s accident has been located and impounded. With the assistance of the Police Department’s Auto Theft Task Force, Officers were able to track down the Jeep using pieces of evidence recovered from the accident scene.
A suspect in the hit and run accident has been identified and could face a charge of Accident Involving Personal Injury or Death, a 3rd Degree Felony which is punishable by two to ten years in prison and a $10,000 fine.
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