The Fourth of July holiday often leads to an increase in the number of Driving While Intoxicated arrests made by the Corpus Christi Police Department.
We want everyone to enjoy the festivities of the Fourth of July holiday and ask that you act responsibly by not drinking and driving in our city. All drivers should avoid the risk of arrest, incarceration or tragedy that is associated with driving while intoxicated. In an effort to assist law enforcement agencies in the investigation of suspected intoxicated drivers, the Nueces County District Attorney’s Office will provide a trained phlebotomist at the City of Corpus Christi Detention Center from 10pm to 4am on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, July 2nd, 3rd, and 4th.
The Corpus Christi Police Department remains a “no refusal” agency all of the time. However during this holiday period, when a trained phlebotomist is at the CDC, our officers will not have to take suspects to the hospital in order to get a blood sample. This will make the DWI investigation more efficient and will get our officers back on the street much quicker.
Date: 06/25/2015 7:40 AM Location: 2100 South Padre Island Drive Offense: Crash Involving Significant Property Damage Case Number: C1502741 A 16 year old driver caused over $100,000 in damages to new trucks and property at a local car dealership after he crashed this morning.
The driver was traveling south in his 2003 Chevrolet truck on the Crosstown Access Road when he attempted to pass a friend of his in another truck. The driver lost control and spun into the Allen Samuels car dealership located at 2118 South Padre Island Drive.
His truck struck a fence, a light pole, two American flag poles and five brand new 2015 Chevrolet trucks that were on the dealership lot. A manager with Allen Samuels Chevrolet estimated that each truck was valued at $60,000.
The driver was treated by CCFD EMS at the scene for only minor injuries.
At this time, Officers with the Traffic Division continue to investigate this crash and will determine if any charges will be filed against the driver.
Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2015
Location: 14300 Interstate Highway 37
Event: Vehicle Crash with Fatal Injury
Case Numbers: 1506170132, C1502733
The Corpus Christi Police Dive Team recovered a vehicle from the Nueces River at Labonte Park Wednesday afternoon and discovered a person inside the vehicle.
The Corpus Christi Police responded to a call for service at 8:57pm on June 17 from a 47-year-old man who told Officers that a van entered the water of the Nueces River at the end of the boat launch at Labonte Park. The raining conditions and strong current of the river did not allow Officers to locate any vehicle that night. The Corpus Christi Police Dive Team evaluated the area the next day and discovered an object at a depth of about 25 feet below the surface of the water, but the strong current and weather conditions made recovery too dangerous for divers. The Corpus Christi Police Dive Team determined at about noon on June 24 that conditions were acceptable for Divers to recover the object which the Officers learned was a silver Kia Rondo. Corpus Christi Police Divers brought the vehicle to the surface and learned the vehicle was registered to a missing woman out of San Antonio. Officers did locate the remains of a person inside the vehicle, but have not determined that person’s identity.
The Nueces County Medical Examiner’s Office took the remains for evaluation and to determine the identity of the person. Officers observed no obvious indication of foul play or that another person was involved in the incident, so the Corpus Christi Police Traffic Safety Section began taking measurements and collecting data for an investigation of a Vehicle Crash with a Fatal Injury.
The owner of the recovered vehicle is the subject of a Silver Alert from San Antonio which remains in effect unless the recovered remains discovered in the vehicle are determined to be the missing person by the Nueces County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Anyone who has any additional information about this event should call the Corpus Christi Police Traffic Safety Section at 361-886-2600
“ADAM” District
Date: 06/22/2015 9:00 PM
Location: 9700 Leopard Street
Offense: Motor Vehicle Accident
Case Number: C1502715
On 6-22-2015 a CCPD officer was traveling West bound on the 9700 block of Leopard Street. At approximately 9:00 PM the officer contacted the dispatcher and advised that he was in an accident and struck a pedestrian. The Corpus Christi Fire Department was just down the street and arrived and began providing emergency medical assistance. The male pedestrian was transported to Spohn Memorial Hospital and is in ICU in critical condition.
The preliminary investigation shows that the pedestrian was crossing the street outside of a crosswalk, in a poorly lit area of the street and was wearing dark colored clothing. At this time officers do not have a positive identification of the pedestrian. The officer involved was shaken up but uninjured.
CCPD follow up investigators are on the scene taking pictures, taking measurements and interviewing witnesses at this time. The investigators will return tomorrow to complete the investigation.
Officer Eric Smith visits with visitors while on Beach Patrol
The Corpus Christi Police Department will begin to conduct a Summer Crime Initiative for the 4th consecutive year this Sunday. The purpose of the initiative is to ensure the safety of our community and the tourists who visit our city during the summer months. In order to accomplish this goal, the police department will take proactive steps that will include the Uniform Patrol Division, Narcotics Unit, Traffic Unit, Criminal Investigations Division, Public Information Office, and Parking Enforcement Unit. In addition to officers from the CCPD we will work in conjunction with other law enforcement partners from our area.
The Summer Crime Initiative will run from June 21st through the Labor Day weekend. Traditionally, during this time frame, most school districts are out for the summer which has the potential to lead to a rise in juvenile crime, traffic related issues, and gang issues. The police department will work to combat any rise in crimes against persons and crimes against property. The listed units will conduct on-going operations that will target the following areas of concern:
Juvenile crimes to include curfew violations
Burglaries to include auto and home
Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle
Graffiti
Gang related crimes
Traffic related offenses
Parole and probation checks
Sex offender checks
Bar checks
The police department will work with the media via the Public Information Office to announce our initiatives and our efforts in working to keep all citizens safe. The PIO will utilize the print, television, and social media to ensure that citizens are aware of the efforts of the department as well as public service projects that will be available.
Our partner agencies will include:
Texas Department of Public Safety
Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission
Texas Department of Criminal Justice Parole Division
Nueces County District Attorney’s Office
Nueces County Community Supervision & Corrections
Corpus Christi Parks and Recreation Department
Corpus Christi Juvenile Assessment Center
Corpus Christi Code Enforcement
Uniform Patrol Division
The Uniform Patrol Division which includes the Traffic Unit will work to be pro-active during this initiative. Patrol supervisors will look to capture data and statistics that will assist in allocating resources and deploying them in an effective manner. The Uniform Patrol Division will also staff a temporary Padre Island sub-station. The purpose of this sub-station will be to provide an opportunity for all citizens and tourists to receive information, get directions, purchase beach parking stickers, have a police report written, and to have additional public service events available. The Police Athletic League will also work with young citizens to provide activities that are conducive to a safe and peaceful summer. The Patrol Division will focus on the following areas:
Curfew violations
Underage drinking
Driver’s license and insurance checkpoints
Burglary patrols driven by up to date crime statistics
Bar Checks
Beach Patrols
Open a temporary island sub-station to service visitors and residents
Graffiti Patrols and clean up efforts
Assist with sex offender, parole, probation checks
Speed Enforcement
Distracted Driver Enforcement
DWI enforcement
Illegal Parking Enforcement
The Narcotics Unit will look to improve the quality of life in the area that surrounds the uptown neighborhood and business district. They will conduct narcotic investigations and prostitution stings in an effort to reduce crime and the perception of crime.
Criminal Investigations Division
Auto theft will conduct bait operations during the summer targeting auto burglars.
CID will also target high profile registered sex offenders in the city to ensure that they are in compliance with all laws and conditions of probation and registration.
Gang Unit
The Gang Unit will look to reduce crime committed by gang members by ensuring that all gangs that are currently on the injunction list are in compliance with the conditions of the order. In addition to these efforts the Gang Unit will also look to impact gang crimes by:
Conducting bar inspections at locations frequented by gang members
Targeting specific neighborhoods in response to increased gang activity
Compliance checks on gang members that are registered sex offenders
React operations due to major gang related offenses
“CHARLIE” District
Date: 06/16/2015 8:15 AM
Location: 4800 Ayers Street
Offense: Intoxication Assault
P.C. 49.04 Third Degree Felony
Case Number: 1506160026 Corpus Christi Police responded to a crash with injuries in the 4800 block of Ayers Street and found the driver of the car that struck a pedestrian to be intoxicated.
The crash investigation revealed that a 1999 Volvo was traveling south in the 4800 block of Ayers Street in the left lane when the driver made an unsafe lane change from a direct course. The vehicle struck a wooden utility pole and a 59 year old male pedestrian that was crossing Ayers Street. A witness told officers that as he passed the Volvo before it crashed he could see the driver leaning his head back and appeared he was falling asleep. The vehicle swerved to the left, crossing the center double yellow lines and struck the pole and the pedestrian.
The pedestrian was transported to Spohn Memorial Hospital by CCFD EMS with serious injuries to his leg.
The driver of the Volvo, Joseph Maldonado (11/25/1993), was determined to be intoxicated. He was arrested for intoxication assault due to the serious injuries to the pedestrian’s leg. He was additionally charged with possession of dangerous drug after a synthetic cannabinoid product was found in his car and driving with a suspended license.
The Corpus Christi Police Department was forced to shut down Interstate 37 South after several vehicles were involved in crashes beginning at 7:25 this morning. Interstate 37 South was closed while officers cleaned up the freeway in several different areas.
Here is a time line of the crashes.
7:25 AM A one car rollover crash was reported near Suntide Road. As units were rolling up to this crash scene, they observed two other cars crashed into each other.
7:31 AM A second call for another two car crash is reported a near Suntide Road. This may have been related to the one the officers saw as they were arriving.
7:49 AM A crash involving two semi-trucks and three cars is reported at Carbon Plant Rd.
7:51 AM A three car crash is reported at McKenzie Road
8:22 AM Officers close IH 37 South at McKenzie Road. Traffic is detoured to access roads.
8:27 AM A two car crash is reported at Carbon Plant Rd. unrelated to the 5 car crash involving the semi-trucks.
8:34 AM A report of a crash involving nearly 15 cars and a semi-truck is reported at IH 37 South at Violet Road.
9:09 AM HAZMAT crews are requested to respond to the semi-truck crash at Violet Road for fluid and materials leaking from jack knifed trailer.
9:15 AM A crash is reported at IH 37 South at Callicoatte Road.
9:31 AM CCPD makes request for all city wreckers to respond to crash scene
9:48 AM A crash involving a dump truck is reported at near IH 37 South and Callicoatte Road.
10:08 AM Lanes on IH 37 South at McKenzie Road are opened
11:20 AM One lane of IH 37 South at Violet Road is open. Traffic no longer being diverted to access roads.
Semi-truck crash at Violet Road
Several people were transported by several EMS services to different hospitals. There is no report of any life threatening injuries.
Corpus Christi Police Officers worked on an overtime basis through a grant provided by the Texas Department of Transportation to enforce the states seat belt laws from May 18 through May 31.
256 Click It or Ticket overtime hours were worked
271 citations were issued to drivers and passengers without seat belts on.
22 citations were issued to drivers for children in the vehicle not in car safety seats.
98 citations were issued to drivers for other violations such as expired vehicle registration or inspection or for no liability insurance.
2 separate arrests were made. One was for a man with three outstanding arrest warrants. The other was for possession of marijuana.
At the request of the Corpus Christi Police Department, the Texas Department of Transportation today closed the turnaround under Interstate 37 that provides access to LaBonte Park due to floodwaters from the Nueces River.
The closure prevents access to the popular park and it will be in place until further notice. People are urged to avoid the area.
Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Location 4800 Agnes at 200 Omaha
Event: Vehicle Crashes
Case Number: 1505050035
The 200 block of Omaha is closed to traffic for an undetermined amount of time until the road and railroad can be repaired after a series of vehicle crashes.
Corpus Christi Police responded to provide traffic control after a fuel truck spilled diesel fuel on the road. Officers closed Agnes from Navigation to Baldwin while crews cleaned the fuel spill. There is no danger to the public and the road closure is expected to last until early evening. Officers are investigating the possibility that the truck tractor with the trailer full of fuel went over the railroad tracks at the 200 block of Omaha and the high center punctured the trailer.
While the cleaning process was underway, a second truck tractor with a trailer to haul vehicles became stuck on the railroad tracks at the200 block of Omaha. The Corpus Christi Police Traffic Safety Section have set barricades to prevent vehicle traffic from travel over the railroad tracks at the 200 block of Omaha until repairs can be made.
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