The Corpus Christi Animal Control and Vector Services received a confirmation of West Nile virus in mosquitoes trapped in the 1200 block of Main Dr., 2800 block of Dempsey St., 400 Bartlett St., 9000 Stock Dr., and 5900 Colorado from a test that was submitted July 26, 2016. A total of 5 detections at 5 different locations.

Vector Services has implemented the Mosquito Management Response Plan to these detections. The response entails the following:

1. The spraying of a 1/2 mile radius around the area of the detection for three consecutive nights beginning tonight.
2. Police Directed Patrol Officers and Neighborhood Services personnel will be attempting to locate any standing water in the affected neighborhood including examining abandoned properties.
3. Vector Services will conduct continuing surveillance of mosquito traps in the immediate area for signs of the Culex species of mosquito responsible for West Nile virus.

The need to spray a larger area is not necessary based on the entomology of the Culex species mosquito and the normal travel distance of this mosquito. Vector Control will be conducting the aerial spray in the evening, and at dusk, since that is the time the Culex is most active.  Residents are reminded to check their property for standing water and to avoid, if possible, outdoor activities at dusk and dawn, wear long sleeve shirts and long pants. Use appropriate mosquito repellent with DEET for themselves and their children. Please call 361-826-2489 if you wish to report abandoned property or high grass or standing water.

The Corpus Christi Auto Theft Task Force will have a free VIN etching at La Palmera Mall this Saturday July 30, 2016 from 8am-11am. The location will be in the parking lot on the Staples side between Firestone and JC Penney.  Come on out and meet the officers and protect your vehicle.

On July 29, 2016 Corpus Christi Police Officers were busy with 4 DWI drivers between the hours 12:22am and 1:39am.

At 12:22am officers backed up a CCISD officer at 3300 Saratoga. The vehicle was facing the wrong way and one of the tires had been worn down to the rim. The suspect was checked and officers arrested Ty Austin Sutter (12/07/1993) for DWI.

At 12:54am officers were dispatched to Cimmarron and Wooldridge intersection in reference to an crash with injuries. Officers arrived and and contacted the male suspect and the female victim of the crash. The victim was transported to Spohn Memorial Hospital for further treatment. The suspect was checked and officers arrested Gerardo Sanchez (05/27/1982) for DWI.

At 0135 officers stopped a vehicle at 5700 Everhart for weaving all over the road. Offices made contact with the female suspect. The suspect was checked and officers arrested Kristen Escobar (11/07/1985) for DWI and driving with a suspended license.

At 0139 officers were dispatched to 6100 Misty Meadows for an accident with injuries. Officers arrived and discovered a vehicle had left the roadway and struck a tree causing heavy front end damage. The vehicle had 3 occupants, the 2 passengers sustained minor injuries and the 21 year old male driver sustained serious facial injuries and was transported to Spohn Memorial Hospital. A blood specimen was obtained. Due to the injuries the suspect will be in the hospital for several days. He was released to the care of the hospital but will be charged with DWI.

Three of the four drivers were coming local bars. Remember if you are going to drink have a designated driver. If you do not have a designated driver call a friend, family member or a cab.

Michael Sotelo,  05/26/1998,   5’08”, 170 lbs.

No Bond Warrant, AR16002006B

If you see this wanted person, please do not confront him.  Call 911 and report his whereabouts.

Anyone who knows any additional information about this wanted person should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2600. Information about this  crime may be provided to investigators anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at 888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Date: 07/27/2016 11:29 A.M.
Location: 1145 Waldron
Offense:  P.C. 30.04 Burglary of a Motor Vehicle
Case Number: 1607270093

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 1145 Waldron in reference to a burglary to a vehicle. Officers contacted the male victim. He told the officers that he went in to the store and when he came out he noticed that the front passenger window was broken and money was missing from his center console. He advised that earlier he made a cash withdrawal from a bank on the 5700 block of S. Staples. The victim is unsure but he thinks he might have been followed.

Officers checked the surveillance video and observed a maroon or burgundy colored Honda CR-V with a new license plate pull next to the victims vehicle. There was activity observed by the victims vehicle and then the suspect vehicle exits the parking lot towards Waldron Rd. Crime scene investigators arrived and processed the vehicle.

Date: 07/28/2016 12:14 A.M.
Location: 1600 Meeks
Offense:  P.C. 22.01 Assault Family Violence
Case Number: 1607280005

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 1600 Meeks in reference to an assault in progress. Upon arrival officers made contact with the 56 year old female victim near the roadway. The victim stated that the suspect was inside the residence with their 6 year old son. The victim and the 59 year old male suspect were arguing about the suspects drinking. During the argument the victim told the suspect she was calling 911. The suspect took the phone and threw it and later hid it from the victim.  At some point the argument escalated and the suspect pushed and slapped the victim several times. The suspect pushed the victim into a wall causing her to hit her head. The victim had a scratch to her left cheek, abrasions to her upper chest and a noticeable bump to the right side of her head.

Officers went to the residence and were let into the house by the victim. The officers looked for the suspect and the child but were unable to locate them. As officers were talking to the victim, the suspect and child appeared at the front door.

Officers arrested Royce Pantel Jr. (07-02-1957) for assault family violence and interfering with a 911 call. He was arrested and transported to the City Detention Center.