ARREST IN BRETT HOMICIDE

Date: Friday, March 06, 2020
Location: McAllen, Texas
Offense: Warrant of Arrest
Case Number: 2003040093

On Friday, March 06, 2020 members of the U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Violent Offender Fugitive Task force, with assistance from Corpus Christi Police Department, McAllen Police Department, Texas DPS Troopers and McAllen Task Force arrested a local man for an outstanding warrant in connection with a recent Homicide which occurred on March 4, 2020 on the 4100 block of Brett.

Officers developed information that the offender, 19-year-old Detavion Falkquay, was staying at a residence located on the 1000 block of Pecan in McAllen, Texas. Officers located Falkquay and he was taken into custody, without incident.

Falkquay was booked on one warrant for Murder ($150,000 Bond). Falkquay was booked into the Hildalgo County Jail for processing and is currently awaiting extradition back to Nueces County.

This is still an active and ongoing investigations and if anyone has any additional information related to this Homicide, you are asked to contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at (361) 886-2600. You may also call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

For additional details on the original case, please reference: https://ccpdblotter.com/2020/03/05/citys-latest-homicide-4/

CITY’S LATEST HOMICIDE

Date: Wednesday, March 04, 2020
Location: 4100 block of Brett Street
Incident: Murder
Case Number: 2003040093

Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to the 4100 block of Brett Street for an unconscious male. Upon arrival, officers located a 21-year-old male deceased inside of an apartment.

There was no observed forced entry and Investigators have identified that at least three suspects were observed fleeing from the scene. Investigators are still following up on leads and we can confirm that this was not a random act of violence. This is still an active and ongoing investigation and no other information is available for release at this time.

Investigators with the Corpus Christi Police Department are seeking help from the public regarding this homicide. For anyone that may have information on this homicide, you are urged to call the Lead Investigator, Loraine Mathews at (361) 886-2883. Anyone who would like to keep their identity secret and still provide information to Detectives should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the tip online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T= . If the information you provide leads to an arrest it could earn you a cash reward up to $2,500.

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CRIME STOPPERS CRIME OF THE WEEK

Detectives want your help to catch this suspect with this Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week.

An apartment complex located on the 5200 block of Kostoryz was burglarized on January 30, 2020 at approximately 7:00 AM.

The property manager advised that when he returned to the complex he discovered the garage door to have been pried open and a golf cart and tools to be missing from the garage. An estimated $3,000 in stolen items were taken from the garage.

The Investigators were able to obtain a copy of surveillance video which shows three suspects exiting the garage with stolen property.

If you can provide any additional information about the identity of these suspects, or have any additional information about this crime, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=. Crime Stoppers guarantees to keep your identity secret and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you up to $2,500 dollars in cash.

Spring Break 2020

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The Corpus Christi Police Department would like all visitors to our beaches to have a safe and fun time during Spring Break 2020.

Below are some of the frequently asked questions and answers.

Will there be extra patrolling on roads and beaches?

  • Yes, Traffic Safety Section and additional Uniform Patrol Officers will be patrolling the beach.
  • We will also have additional DWI units on patrol.

Beach rules?

  • No dogs on the beach from Access Road 3 to Zahn Road on the North side of Packery Channel.
    • City Ordinance 10-59 (Abbreviated)
      (d) The city manager, or the city manager’s designee, is authorized to prohibit all animals on portions of the beach during specified periods, including, but not limited to, high use periods, such as during spring break, holiday weekends, and special events, and in areas designated as animal free zones.
      (e)The city manager, or the city manager’s designee, is authorized to prohibit animals, which are not on a leash, on portions of the beach during high use periods, such as during spring break, holiday weekends, and special events.
  • No glass bottles.
  • Speed limit is 15 mph and all traffic laws apply on the beach.

Will you be able to build fires and if so where?

  • Yes, but the size will be restricted to 3x3x3.
  • No palettes will be allowed on the beach.

Parking on the beach, will you need special permits?

  • Yes, permits can be purchased at most beach entrances and at convenience stores.

Is drinking alcohol allowed on the beach?

  • Yes, but you must be of legal drinking age.
  • No glass bottles are allowed.

Any road closures?

  • No, but there will be an emergency lane for emergency vehicles.
  • Traffic Section will be directing traffic as required by congestion.

We want everyone to enjoy their Spring Break, but please do it responsibly and safely.

OFFENDER OF THE WEEK

Nueces County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help to locate 22- year-old Blanca Esquivel who has an outstanding warrant out of Nueces County for Failure to Appear/Possession of Controlled Substance (No Bond), and Failure to Appear/Tamper/Fabricate Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair (No Bond).

Esquivel is described as a 22-year-old female who stands 5’03”, weighs approximately 145 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.

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If you know how to locate Blanca Esquivel, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=, it can earn you a cash reward. The information you provide to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward. The reward amount for Esquivel is increased for the month to $500.00, as he is considered an offender of the week.

You may also contact the Nueces County Sheriff’s Office at 887-2239 or 887-2219 after 5:00 pm.

CCPD Impound Lot Auction

03-07-20 CCPD Impound Lot Auction

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Corpus Christi City Police Impound Auction

5485 Greenwood Drive Corpus Christi TX 78417

Every 1st Saturday of the Month, rain or shine, AMT Auction Marketing will be conducting the abandoned vehicle auction for the City of Corpus Christi Police Impound

This auction may consist of police impounded autos, trucks, SUV’s, RVs. trailers, motorcycles, boats and personal property

**Inventory is subject to change as releases happen during the month prior to the auction**

Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 10:00 am

Viewing and Pre-Registration: Friday, March 6, 2020 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Viewing and Pre-Registration: Saturday, March 7, 2020 from 8:00 am – 10:00 am

AUCTION STARTS at 10:00 am  

Early Registration is highly recommended.

We open at 8:00 am for Registration on Auction Day.

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SUSPECT ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH ARMED ROBBERY

Date: Monday, March 02, 2020
Location: 800 block of Erwin
Offense: Warrant of Arrest
Case Number: 2002110139

At approximately 3:00 pm on March 02, 2020 members of the U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Violent Offender Fugitive Task force, with assistance from the Corpus Christi Police Department Patrol Officers and Texas DPS Troopers; arrested a local man for an outstanding warrant in connection with an aggravated robbery which occurred on February 11, 2020 on the 400 block of Chaparral.

Officers received information that the offender was staying at a residence located on the 800 block of Erwin. Officers served a search warrant for the residence and upon entry located and positively identified 26-year-old Cedric Hall. Hall was taken into custody, without incident.

Hall was transported to the main station and was later transported to the City Detention Center for processing. Hall was booked on one warrant for Aggravated Robbery ($150,000 Bond).

This is still an active and ongoing investigations and if anyone has any additional information related to Hall or this crime, you are asked to contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at (361) 886-2600. You may also call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

For additional details on the original case, please reference: https://ccpdblotter.com/2020/02/20/crime-of-the-week-2/

SUSPECT ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH PAWN SHOP ROBBERY

Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Location: 11000 block of Mayfield Rd
Offense: Warrant of Arrest, Evading Arrest, Criminal Mischief
Case Number: 2002260096

At approximately 4:00 pm on February 26, 2020 members of the U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Violent Offender Fugitive Task force, with assistance from the Corpus Christi Police Department Gang, Directed Patrol and K9 Units; arrested a local man for two outstanding warrants in connection with Robberies of local pawn shops.

Officers received information that 20-year-old Steve Salazar was staying at a residence located on the 11000 block of Mayfield Rd. After positively identifying Salazar, officers approached the residence at which point Salazar was seen fleeing out of a rear window and jumping over a fence. After a short foot pursuit, Salazar was located and taken into custody, without further incident.

Salazar was transported to the City Detention Center for processing. Salazar was booked on two separate warrants; one for Aggravated Robbery ($50,000 Bond) and one for Robbery ($75,000 Bond). Salazar was additionally charged with Evading Arrest and Criminal Mischief.

These are still active and ongoing investigations and if anyone has any additional information related to Salazar or any other robbery, you are asked to contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at (361) 886-2600. You may also call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

Crime of the Week

Aggravated Robbery
February 19, 2020
Crime of the Week #8-2020
Case # 2002110139

Detectives want your help to catch these Robbery suspects with this Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week.

At approximately 10:35 pm on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, three suspects committed a robbery of a person on the 400 block of Chaparral. The suspects displayed a handgun and used a personal taser to shock the victim with it, while demanding the keys to his vehicle.

The first suspect was described as a black male, approximately 17-20 years of age, thin build, 5’10-6’00, wearing black sweatshirt and black sweatpants. The second suspect was described as a black male, approximately 17-20 years of age, thin build, 5’10-6’00, wearing a light color sweatshirt and sweatpants. The third suspect was described as a black male, approximately 17-25 years of age, thin build, 5’10-6’00, wearing gray sweatshirt and sweatpants.

Detectives obtained a copy of surveillance video. A few still images of the suspects are being released along with the video of the suspect vehicle, which is described as a late 90’s to early 2000’s, light color, passenger vehicle.

If you can identify these Robbery suspects, or have any additional information about this crime, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at 888TIPS.com. Crime Stoppers guarantees to keep your identity secret and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you up to $2,500 dollars in cash.

Reverse Alert Program

 

Reverse Alert

Emergency Alert Program Overview
The City of Corpus Christi and Nueces County have partnered to provide an emergency alert program for citizens.  The system allows officials to alert you depending on the preferences you chose. When signing up residents enter their contact information and subscribe to notifications, they want to receive based on location. The information residents provide is protected and will not be used for any other purpose.

How It Works
When officials issue a notification about a potential safety hazard or concern, residents will receive a message on the voice or text communication method they have registered. A key feature of the system is the ability to confirm receipt of the alert. If residents opt for the confirmation feature the alert system will continue to attempt to contact through subsequent notification methods until a confirmation is received. This feature is optional.

Sign Up for Notifications
Residents can create an account by adding contact information, location and notification preferences. All information provided will be kept confidential.

Stop Receiving Notifications
Residents can stop receiving alerts or modifying their preferences at any time by removing contact information.

For more information and to sign up for reverse alerts visit the Corpus Christi City web page at https://www.cctexas.com/services/public-safety/alerts-notices

 

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