DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION HEADS 16th
PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE-BACK

[Corpus Christi, TX] – On Saturday, October 27 from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M., the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its 16th opportunity in 8 years to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your pills for disposal. (The DEA cannot accept liquids or needles or sharps, only pills or patches.) The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.

Last April, Americans turned in 474 tons (949,046 pounds) of prescription drugs at more than 5,842 sites operated by the DEA and almost 4,683 of its state and local law enforcement partners.

This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health shows year after year that the majority of misused and abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends. In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines—flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash—both pose potential safety and health hazards.

The DEA, along with local police departments, fire stations and businesses will set up collection sites at the following locations:

Corpus Christi Fire Station 7 – 3722 S. Staples St.,
Corpus Christi, Texas 78411

Corpus Christi Fire Station 14 – 5901 S. Staples St., Corpus Christi, Texas 78413

Corpus Christi Fire Station 13 – 1802 Waldron Road, Corpus Christi, Texas 78418

KIII TV Station – 5002 SPID, Corpus Christi, Texas 78411

Alice PD 415 E. Main, Alice, Texas 78332

Kingsville Chamber of Commerce – 635 E. King Ave, Kingsville, Texas 78363

Texas A&M (College of Pharmacy) – 1010 West Avenue B. (MSC 131) Kingsville, Texas 78363

Collection sites across the nation can be found by going to http://www.dea.gov. This site is continuously updated with new take-back locations.

Date: Sunday, September 23, 2018
Location: 700 Avondale Dr.
Offense: Burglary of a Habitation
Case Number: 1809250122

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to the area of 700 Avondale Dr. in reference to a burglary. The officers contacted the victim who was out of town at the time of the burglary. The victim told officers that the suspect forced his way into his house and took a firearm, coins, liquor and cologne.  Video surveillance showed a young male, wearing a t-shirt and shorts, walking up to the residence.

Anyone who can identify this suspect, or who has any additional information about this crime should call the Corpus Christi Criminal Investigation Division at 886-2840.  If you have any information about this crime and want to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.cctexas.com/crimestoppers.  If the information you provide leads to an arrest, you could earn a cash reward.

At approximately 4:43 PM Officers were dispatched to the 5700 block of South Staples, reference a possible shooter.  The reporting party noted that a male was entering a business while carrying a rifle, which caused concern that it may be an active shooter.  Corpus Christi Police Officers responded accordingly and meticulously with the details they were initially provided with.

Upon further investigation it was determined that the incident was not what it was originally believed to be and was a misunderstanding.

An employee of a business in the shopping center was carrying his personal weapon into his place of employment with no ill intentions.  Employees from surrounding businesses observed the male entering  the business with the rifle and believed that the male may be committing a crime, which placed them in fear for their safety.

Contact was made with the male and he cooperated fully with Officers on scene.  After it was determined that the male did not pose a danger to public, the scene was cleared by Officers.

We do want to thank the public for being alert and attentive and we are glad that the call today was a false alarm in the end.  As with anything suspicious; if you see something, say something.

Date: Friday, October 19, 2018, 10:19 AM
Location: 3700 S Staples
Offense: Aggravated Robbery
Case Number: 1810190037

At approximately 10:19 on October 19, 2018 Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to a Robbery at a bank located on the 3700 block of South Staples. 

Upon arrival officers determined that a robbery had occurred and noted that the suspect, who was armed with a weapon, was able to get away with an undisclosed amount of money.

The suspect is described as a black male, thin build, between 25-30 years of age, standing 5’03-5’05”, wearing a gray in color hoodie, gray sweat pants, with a white cloth which was used in an attempt to cover the lower part of his face.  

 The suspect left the scene on foot and was last seen running west bound from the location.  

Anyone who can identify this suspect, or who has any additional information about this crime should call the Corpus Christi Criminal Investigation Division at 886-2840.  If you have any information about this crime and want to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.cctexas.com/crimestoppers.  If the information you provide leads to an arrest, you could earn a cash reward.

Date: Monday, September 24, 2018, 5:40 am
Location: 200 Naples St.
Offense: Burglary of a Building
Case Number: 1809290048

Corpus Christi Police Detectives need your help identifying this burglary suspect. Officers were called to the 200 block of Naples St. in reference to a burglary. Officers contacted the owner and she told officers that someone forced their way into the garage and took a bicycle. The owner was able to provide officers with a copy of the surveillance video. The video shows a thin suspect going to the rear of the residence. A short while later the same suspect is seen leaving with a bicycle.

The suspect is thin wearing loose fitting clothing and appears to have tattoos on the right forearm. If you know who is responsible, or have any additional information about this Burglary, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.cctexas.com/crimestoppers.   If the information you provide leads to an arrest, it can earn you a cash reward.

Corpus Christi Vector Control will continue spraying for adult mosquitos.

Spray routes are determined after checking mosquitos traps and those areas with the highest concentration of mosquitos will be targeted first.

Tentative Spray Route Schedule:

Monday October 8^th  – Routes 17,  19,  24

Tuesday October 9^th  – Routes 14, 15, 25

Wednesday October 10^th – Routes 11,  30,  31,  32,

After any significant rainfall it is important for the public to remember their role in the effective control of mosquitoes. There are a number of different mosquitos species, some being active at night and others during the day. Aside from standing water, tall grass is a popular breeding area for many species of mosquitos, so please keep your grass and vegetation trimmed closely.

We need to keep repeating the “Five D’s” message of mosquito control which is:

1. DEET — Use insect repellant containing DEET.
2. DRESS — Dress in long sleeves and long pants when you are outside during heavy infestation.
3. DAWN, DAYTIME and DUSK — Stay indoors at dusk and dawn when most mosquito species are active.
4. DRAIN — Drain standing water in containers like old tires, flower pots, and clogged rain gutters.
5. DOCTOR – Consult a physician if you feel sick after being bitten.

Corpus Christi Vector Control will continue spraying for adult mosquitos.

Spray routes are determined after checking mosquitos traps and those areas with the highest concentration of mosquitos will be targeted first.

Tentative Spray Route Schedule:

Friday October 5^th  – Routes 21, 23

Saturday October 6th – Routes 26, 30, 31, 32

Sunday October 7^th – Routes 1, 2, 3, 4

After any significant rainfall, it is important for the public to remember their role in the effective control of mosquitoes. There are a number of different mosquitos species, some being active at night and others during the day. Aside from standing water, tall grass is a popular breeding area for many species of mosquitos, so please keep your grass and vegetation trimmed closely.

We need to keep repeating the “Five D’s” message of mosquito control which is:

1. DEET — Use insect repellant containing DEET.
2. DRESS — Dress in long sleeves and long pants when you are outside during heavy infestation.
3. DAWN, DAYTIME and DUSK — Stay indoors at dusk and dawn when most mosquito species are active.
4. DRAIN — Drain standing water in containers like old tires, flower pots, and clogged rain gutters.
5. DOCTOR – Consult a physician if you feel sick after being bitten.

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Corpus Christi City Police Impound Auction

5485 Greenwood Drive Corpus Christi TX 78417

127 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

STARTS:  October 6, 2018   10:00 am
PREVIEW and Pre-Registration: October 5, 2018 

1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Early Registration is highly recommended

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

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