How the scam works.

You are contacted by an individual via email, text or you find an advertisement about earning money by shrink wrapping your vehicle with an advertisement for a major company.

The suspect tells you that they will send you a check for a couple hundred dollars but when the check arrives it is for several thousand.

The suspect then tells you to deposit the full amount in your account and then wire most of the money to the company that will wrap your vehicle.

Weeks after you wire the money the check bounces and your bank tells you that it was a fake check. Now you are on the hook for the money that you wired, and you must pay back your bank.

How to keep from being a victim.

Trust your gut feeling, if it sounds too good to be true then it is.

If a company or anyone sends you more money than what you are expecting and then they ask you to wire the money back to them or to another person, it is most likely a scam.

Check the internet. You should do your research about the company or the deal that they are offering. A good place to find out about scams is the Better Business Bureau, Federal Trade Commission, or the Texas Attorney Generals Office.

BBB
https://www.bbb.org/

Federal Trade Commission
https://www.ftc.gov/

Texas Attorney General Office
https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/consumer-protection

What to do if you are a victim.

If you are a victim be sure to contact the Corpus Christi Police Department so that a report can be generated to document the crime.

Corpus Christi Police Department
361-886-2600

You can also file a report with the Federal Trade Commission.
https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/

Nueces County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help to locate 35-year-old Gilberto Guerrero Ballesteros (09/13/1983) who has two outstanding warrants; Forgery (No Bond) and Theft ($5,000 Bond).

Ballesteros is described as a 35-year-old white male who stands 5′ 08”, weighs approximately 130 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

(Gilberto Ballesteros 09/13/83)

If you know how to locate Ballesteros, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information online at www.888tips.com, 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. You may also contact the Nueces County Sheriff’s Office at 887-2239 or 887-2219 after 5:00 pm.

Corpus Christi Police Investigators would like help from the public to locate a missing person.

Brandon Alexander Rios (06/12/00) was reported missing on May 04, 2019 and was last seen by family members on May 03, 2019.

Brandon is described as an 18-year-old male who stands 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighs approximately 130 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

If you have any information that may assist Investigators or know the whereabouts of Brandon Rios, please call Corpus Christi Police Department directly by calling (361) 886-2600.

Corpus Christi Police Department Investigators need your help identifying this aggravated robbery suspect.

On May 05, 2019 a suspect entered a convenience store located on the 7100 block of Staples. The suspect displayed a weapon and was able to get away with an undisclosed amount of money. The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 5’07-5’10, between 30-40 years of age, wearing a black baseball cap, green long sleeve shirt, black pants, brown shoes, with a mustache and eye glasses.

On May 06, 2019 a suspect matching the same description as the earlier robbery entered a convenience store located on the 5600 block of Leopard. The suspect displayed a weapon in this robbery as well and was able to get away with an undisclosed amount of money.

This male is suspected in least one other convenience store robbery.

The suspect vehicle is described as a late 90’s to early 2000’s Chevy Silverado Extended Cab with damage to the passenger side of the vehicle.

If you know who is responsible for these aggravated robberies, or have any additional information about these crimes, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information online at www.888tips.com. Crime Stoppers guarantees to keep your identity anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward of up to $2,500.

At approximately 10:56 pm on Friday, May 3, 2019, officers were patrolling the area near Cuiper Park when they were advised of suspicious males in the area.  As one of the officers attempted to make contact with three males, one of the subjects fired upon a second responding officer striking his fully marked police unit several times.  The initial officer returned fire but the subject was able to evade on foot.  Two of the males remained on scene and were immediately detained.  A perimeter was quickly set up for the surrounding area and the third subject was located on the 4300 block of Brentwood. No injuries were sustained by anyone on scene.

A 16-year-old male was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault on a Peace Officer.  A 15-year-old male was charged with Possession of Substance in Penalty Group 2-A.  A 17-year-old male was released on scene.

Two Corpus Christi Police Officers have been placed on paid administrative leave in accordance with current department practice and policy.

Officer Michael Love has been a police officer with the Corpus Christi Police Department since July 2017.

Officer John Garza has been a police officer with the Corpus Christi Police Department since December 2015.

(Officer Michael Love)

(Officer John Garza)

This is still an active and ongoing investigation. If you have any information pertaining to this incident, you are encouraged to call the Corpus Christi Police Department Criminal Investigation Division at (361) 886-2840. 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 www.888tips.com.

Here are some recommended routes to the 82nd Annual Buc Days Night Parade on Saturday May 4th.

Be sure to leave early and expect possible delays.

Morgan Ave. / Ocean Dr.
State Highway 286 to Morgan Ave then onto Ocean Dr.

Baldwin Blvd. / Ayers St. / Ocean Dr.
Take State Highway 286 to Baldwin Blvd then to Ayers St. then onto Ocean Dr.

Kostoryz / South Staples St. / Louisiana Ave. / Ocean Dr.
Take State Highway 358 to Kostoryz Rd. then to South Staples. Follow South Staples to Louisiana Ave then onto Ocean Dr.

Weber Rd. / Doddridge St. / Ocean Dr.
Take State Highway 358 to Weber Rd. which turns into Doddridge St. then onto Ocean Dr.

Airline Rd. / Ocean Dr.
Take State Highway 358 to Airline Rd. and then onto Ocean Dr.

Ennis Joslin Rd. / Ocean Dr.
Take State Highway 358 to Ennis Joslin Rd. then onto Ocean Dr.

During Buc Days Night Parade on Saturday May 4th, their will be several road closures due to the event.
Be sure to leave early to the event and expect delays.

IH 37 Eastbound and IH 37 Westbound at Chaparral
Will be closed at 7:45 pm just prior to the start of the parade.
Any traffic that arrives on IH 37 WB after 7:45 pm will be diverted onto Mesquite either back on to IH 37 EB or southbound on Mesquite then uptown.

Highway 181 Southbound to Twigg and North Upper Broadway
This off ramp area will be closed at 5:00 pm as we prepare for the start of the parade.
Any traffic that arrives at this off ramp after 5:00pm will be directed towards IH 37 Eastbound.

East Port Ave from Chaparral St. to West Broadway St.
This area will be closed at 6:00 pm.
Any traffic that arrives at this location after 6:00 pm will be directed back to IH 37.

During inclement weather we want our community to be safe as they travel on the roadways.

Here are a few helpful tips:

-Drive slower than usual so that you have time to react to other traffic on the roadway.
-Turn on your head lights so that you are visible to other vehicles and pedestrians.
-Be aware of possible flooding in low lying areas.
-Do not drive through flooded streets.
-It only takes 6 inches of flowing water to knock a pedestrian off their feet.
-It only takes 12 inches of flowing water to float a car or SUV.

http://amtauctions.com/

5485 Greenwood Drive Corpus Christi TX 78417

129 Cars, Pickups, & Motorcycles

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, RVs. trailers, motorcycles, boats and personal property.

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

Start: Saturday May 4th, 2019 10:00 am
Preview and Pre-Registration: Friday May 3rd, 2019 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Early Registration is highly recommended

We open at 8:00 am for registration on auction day.

http://amtauctions.com/

Large crowds are expected Saturday for the annual Buccaneer Days Illuminated Night Parade. The City of Corpus Christi and the Police Department want everyone to enjoy the parade and promote a safe environment for all who attend.

Here are some rules for spectators to follow:

• Parade viewing spots on Chaparral St. are first come first serve basis beginning at 8 a.m. on Saturday May 4^th. No marking of these spots is allowed.
• Parade viewing spots from Schatzell St. to Buford St. may mark their spots in chalk only. There will be limited spots on Schatzell as some areas will be closed off for spectator safety. People are not permitted to camp along the route before 5:00 p.m. May 3^rd.
• Spectators are not allowed to use spray paint to mark their spots along the parade route, residents should use chalk.
• Dogs must be on a leash.
• Keep an eye on your children and should you lose your child be sure to contact the nearest officers as soon as possible. Instruct your children to find an officer should they get lost so that you can be reunited.
• Citizens can rent portable toilets and place them on City property along the parade route, if the toilets do not block the sidewalk, public right of way, or other’s access to the parade route.
• No “poppers” or other noise makers, silly string, or laser lights are allowed along the parade route.
• Spectators are asked to bag their trash before leaving and remove any large items brought to the parade route (e.g. barbeque pits, chairs, coolers).

*Consumption of alcohol is only allowed Saturday, May 4^th from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. during the parade, along the parade route. Police ask spectators to please drink responsibly so the parade is enjoyable for everyone. Officers will keep an eye out for incidents of public intoxication, including people who are drunk and disorderly.