Patrol Report 09/11/2015

The Corpus Christi Police Department responded to 975 calls for service and generated 204 reports for formal criminal complaints from 7:00 a.m. September 10 to 7:00 a.m. on September 11, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

Date: 09/11/2015       4:45 AM
Location: 5600 Ventura Lane
Offense: Arson
P.C. 28.02       Second Degree Felony
Case Number: 1509110030
Corpus Christi Police and the Fire Department responded to a home, located in the 5600 block of Ventura Lane, for two vehicles that were on fire in the driveway.

When Officers arrived they found a 2007 Nissan Maxima and a 2007 Chrysler 300 on fire just outside the garage.

Both vehicles were a total loss with damage estimates being $65,000. At this time, no suspects have been identified.

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CCFD works to extinguish the fire

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Police Arrest Woman On Weber For Narcotics Traffic

The Corpus Christi Police Department Narcotics Vice Investigators seized 10.89 grams of crack cocaine, 6.9 grams of methamphetamine, 64 dosage units (9.51 grams) of Alprazolam, 3 dosage units (1.35 grams) of acetaminophen/hydrocodone, 21.5 dosage units (9.26 grams) of hydrocodone, and 15 dosage units (3.9 grams) of Tramadol.
The Corpus Christi Police Department Narcotics Vice Investigators seized 10.89 grams of crack cocaine, 6.9 grams of methamphetamine, 64 dosage units (9.51 grams) of Alprazolam, 3 dosage units (1.35 grams) of acetaminophen/hydrocodone, 21.5 dosage units (9.26 grams) of hydrocodone, and 15 dosage units (3.9 grams) of Tramadol.

Date: Thursday, September 10, 2015, 12:13pm
Location: 5220 Weber Road
Offense: Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 1 (4grams-200grams) (Health and Safety Code Section 481.112) First Degree Felony
Case Number: 1509100055

Corpus Christi Police arrested 30-year-old Tawanya “Baby” Rabb (9-5-85) for a first degree felony level Manufacture/Delivery of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 and Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 3 after a search warrant was served at her apartment located at 5220 Weber Road Thursday afternoon. 

The Corpus Christi Police Department Narcotics Vice Investigations Division served a search and arrest warrant at 5220 Weber a little after noon today after lengthy investigation into complaints of drug dealing from the location.

The Corpus Christi Police Department Narcotics Vice Investigators seized:
10.89 grams of crack cocaine;
6.9 grams of methamphetamine;
64 dosage units (9.51 grams) of Alprazolam;
3 dosage units (1.35 grams) of acetaminophen/hydrocodone;
21.5 dosage units (9.26 grams) of hydrocodone;
and 15 dosage units (3.9 grams) of Tramadol.

The street value of the drugs was estimated to be over $1750.00.  The Corpus Christi Police Department Narcotics Vice Investigators also seized $1211.00 in cash believed to be proceeds from the sale of illegal narcotics.

 

Patrol Report 09/10/2015

The Corpus Christi Police Department responded to 979 calls for service and generated 211 reports for formal criminal complaints from 7:00 a.m. September 9 to 7:00 a.m. on September 10, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

Date: 09/10/2015       5:05 AM
Location: 2700 South Staples Street
Offense: Burglary
P.C. 30.02       State Jail Felony
Case Number: 1509100021
Corpus Christi Police responded to an audible alarm at the Jalisco Meat Market, located in the 2700 block of South Staples Street.

When Officers arrived they observed a piece of plywood which had been pulled off a broken window to a neighboring building. The Officers knew that the plywood had been used to secure a previously broken window to a business next to the meat market.

In that burglary on September 2nd, the suspects had gained entry through the same vacant business and cut through a wall in order to gain entry to the Jalisco Meat Market.

This morning the suspects made entry again through the vacant building next door.  This time when they made entry into the meat market, the alarm sounded and suspects fled the scene without taking anything.

Officers are still looking for the suspects of the first burglary on  and the suspects from this morning’s break in.

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Police Want Public Help to Search for Missing Man

Police are searching for 31 year old Patrick Henry Harris because of his medical conditions
Police are searching for 31-year-old Patrick Henry Harris because of his medical conditions

Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Location: 700 Texan Trail
Event: Missing Person
Case Number: 1509040177

The Corpus Christi Police Department would like help from the public to locate 31-year-old Patrick Henry Harris who was last seen on August 20, 2015 on the 700 block of Texan Trail.

Harris left his home on August 20th and has not returned and family members are worried for his welfare. Harris has several medical conditions such as an enlarged heart and cerebral palsy and he requires medication. Detectives believe Harris may be in Downtown Corpus Christi around the missions on Leopard Street.

Harris is described as a white male, about 5 feet 9 inches tall, about 186 pounds with brown hair, blue eyes, and has a tattoo of a cross with the word “Patrick” inside the cross. Anyone with information to help locate Harris should call Detective Garcia at 886-2849.

Update:
Harris was located safe and well after a person saw news reported and phoned Police.

Patrol Report 09/09/2015

The Corpus Christi Police Department responded to 958 calls for service and generated 224 reports for formal criminal complaints from 7:00 a.m. September 8 to 7:00 a.m. on September 9, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

Date: 09/08/2015       8:45 AM
Location: 4200 South Alameda Street
Offense: Burglary
P.C. 30.02       State Jail Felony
Case Number: 1509080028
An employee of the Schlotzskys Sandwich Shop, located at 4218 South Alameda Street, called Corpus Christi Police after they arrived at work and found the business had been burglarized.

The employee told Officers that entry was made into the business through the ceiling by removing roof paneling.

Once inside, the suspect ransacked the office and removed money from the safe.

It was estimated that more than $20,000 in damage was done to the business.

At this time, no suspects have been identified or arrested.

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Inside of business

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Ceiling panel from roof removed

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Ceiling panel from roof removed

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5th Annual Patriot 5K Run & Walk this Friday

This year marks the 14th anniversary of the events of September 11, 2001. In an effort to honor the brave First Responders who made great sacrifices on our behalf on that day, as well as honoring the late Police Chief Floyd Simpson we are announcing the 5th annual Patriot 5K Run & Walk. Registration for this event will be capped at 1500 participants. Registration is free courtesy of the Corpus Christi Police Foundation.

Online Registration is now CLOSED
Race capacity of 1500 participants has been reached
New Race Location: McCaughan Park across from McGee Beach

5th Annual

Patriot 5K Run & Walk
This is the largest Free 5K in Texas!

When:
Friday, September 11, 2015. Event opens to the public at 5:00 p.m.

Where: (New Location)
McCaughan Park across from McGee Beach, Corpus Christi, TX  78401

Packet Pickup:
Due to the large number of participants in this event, packet pickup will be held over a three-day period.  Here is the most current information on packet pickup.

Wednesday, September 9 (11am to 6pm):  Firehouse Subs, 6418 S. Staples, Suite 140, Corpus Christi, TX 78413.  Firehouse Subs is located in the Saratoga Town Center at the intersection of Saratoga and S. Staples.  Firehouse Subs is located in the same shopping center as the Kohls department store.

Thursday, September 10 (11am to 6pm):  HEB Plus, 5313 Saratoga Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78413.  HEB Plus is located on Saratoga between the Everhart and S. Staples.  HEB Plus is close to Niko’s Steakhouse.

Friday morning, September 11 (9am to 1pm):  Bay Area Bicycles, 6020 South Padre Island Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78412.  Bay Area Bicycles is located in the Gulfway Shopping Center.  Bay Area Bicycles is located at the intersection of Airline and SPID.

Race Day Packet Pickup will only be available from 4 pm. to 5:30 pm on Friday, September 11 at McCaughan Park.  Please try to attend Packet Pickup on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday morning.  You may send someone to Packet Pickup to obtain your packet.

Details:
This commemoration is sponsored by the Corpus Christi Police Foundation, a not-for-profit whose mission it is to create a safer Corpus Christi by strengthening the bond between the Corpus Christi Police Department and the citizens it serves.  In an effort to include and encourage as many people as possible who wish to participate in honoring our First Responders and the late Chief Floyd Simpson, there will be no entry fee for participation.  Participation is limited to the first 1500 participants who register.  In addition, all registered participant will receive a free commemorative t-shirt courtesy of the event sponsors.

Runner bibs will include the names, rank, department and/or badge number of the first responders who perished on September 11, 2001.

Schedule:
6:00pm:  Opening ceremonies honoring First Responders and the late Chief Floyd Simpson
6:30pm:  5K Run & Walk
7:00pm:  Post event festivities including food, drink and music for registered participants
7:30pm:  Awards Ceremony – (Awards will not be mailed)

Music by the “The Rockaholics” after the awards ceremony. Several food trucks will be available at the park.

Location: (New Location)
McCaughan Park, 850 Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401.  McCaughan Park (across from McGee Beach) is located on Shoreline Blvd down the street from the First United Methodist Church. McCaughan Park is located at the intersection of Furman and Shoreline Blvd along the bayfront.

Parking:
Free parking is available in the North parking lot between McCaughan Park and Sherrill Park. Additional free parking is available along the City streets in the area around the Sherrill Park. Paid parking may also be available at surrounding are lots that are privately owned.  The parking lot adjacent to McCaughan Park is reserved for Police and Fire emergency vehicles.

Events:
5K Run & Walk for Ages 4 and Up – Children 6 and under must have adult supervision with them on the course.  This is a family friendly event so families are encouraged to participate together.

Strollers are allowed on the course but should seed themselves at the back of the starting pack. For the safety of all participants, pets are not allowed on the event course.  Exceptions for service animals will be made on a case by case basis.  Please contact the Race Director if you will be participating with a certified service animal.

Race Director:  A.P. “Freddy” Ramirez, zerievents@gmail.com

Awards: (Overall Awards are Gun Time,  Age Group Awards are Chip Time)
5K – Overall Male / Female, Overall Master (40+) Male / Female, Overall Grand Master (60+) Male / Female plus 1st, 2nd, 3rd place Age Group awards

Age Groups: (New Age Group)
(4 to 6), (7 to 9), (10 to 12), (13 to 14), (15 to 19), (20 to 24), (25 to 29), (30 to 34), (35 to 39),(40 to 44), (45 to 49), (50 to 54), (55 to 59), (60 to 64), (65 to 69), (70+)

Age Group Awards are based on Chip Time, you do not have to seed yourself at the front!

Fees:  FREE!

Shirts:
Participation in this event is limited so only the first 1500 registrants will receive a free event shirt courtesy of our event sponsors.  Shirts will be distributed at packet pickup.  Shirt sizes are not guaranteed and may not be exact, but we will do our very best to accommodate your requested size.

Shirt Sizes:
Youth – Medium, Large
Adult – Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, XX-Large

Race Day Registration:
There will be no registration available at the race site.  You must register online.  Online registration is now CLOSED.

Timing:

Pendgo Timing working with Athlete Guild will provide timing for the 5K Run & Walk.  Athlete Guild uses only state-of-the-art equipment.  You will be issued a race bib with a disposable timing chip attached during Packet Pickup. You will not be asked to stand in a long line at the event waiting for someone to give you a shoe chip. You will also not be chased down by someone trying to cut-off your chip after the event.  Athlete Guild is now working with Pendgo Timing in our local community.

Man Killed In Vehicle Crash in Front of High School Tuesday Afternoon

A 48 year old man died as the result of a vehicle crash in front of Veterans Memorial High School
A 48-year-old man died as the result of a vehicle crash in front of Veterans Memorial High School

Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2015, 17:22
Location: 3750 Cimarron Boulevard
Event: Vehicle Crash with Fatal Injuries
Case Number: 1509080128

A 48-year-old man died as the result of a vehicle crash in front of Veterans Memorial High School this afternoon.

The 48-year-old man operated a Dodge Charger and was stopped in the driveway for the school and waited for traffic to leave the school and enter Cimarron Boulevard. A 26-year-old man operated a red Ford F-150 pickup truck and traveled north on Cimarron Boulevard in front of the High School. The truck left the roadway to travel on the sidewalk and the front center of the truck struck the drivers door of the Dodge Charger. Both vehicles were thrown into the soil on the grounds of the High School.

The 26-year-old man was taken to the hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. The 48-year-old man was transported to the hospital, but did not survive.

The Corpus Christi Police Traffic Safety Section responded to measure and construct a scale diagram and to investigate the crash. The Crash Investigators have at least one witness who provided a statement. Investigators do not believe alcohol was a factor in the crash, but do believe speed was a factor to the fatal injuries and significant damage to the vehicles.

The Corpus Christi Police closed the two northbound lanes of traffic on Cimarron Boulevard and let northbound traffic travel in the center turn lane past the crash scene from 5:45pm until about 9pm Tuesday night while Crash Investigators used laser mapping systems, collected evidence and photographed the scene.

The 26-year-old man remains in the hospital for medical treatment and no charges have been applied; however, Crash Investigators believe charges will be applied at a later time if evidence and information supports a criminal accusation. Crash Investigators know more people saw the event and ask anyone with any information about this crash, no matter how insignificant it may seem to the witness, to contact the Traffic Safety Section at 886-2600 during business hours. Investigators want the public not to assume information has been provided to Investigators and to contact the Investigators as soon as possible.

The Public can expect to see increased traffic enforcement in the 3700 block of Cimarron in the near future.

Police Investigate Children Left In Vehicle

Date:09/08/2015        Time: 1:33 PM

Location: 2600 Presa Street

Case Number: 1509080072

Corpus Christi Police responded to a call about two children left in a vehicle that was parked in the driveway of a home located in the 2600 block of Presa Street.

Before arriving Officers were informed that CPR was being administered to a 4 month old boy that was pulled out of the car, covered in sweat, and not breathing.  It is unknown at this time who was performing CPR on the child.

When Officers arrived, they determined that not only was the boy inside the car, but so was his 16 month old sister.  The little girl was checked by CCFD EMS but she did not appear to be injured.

The little boy was transported by CCFD EMS to Spohn Memorial Hospital in critical condition and died a short time later.

Detectives responded to the scene, and are trying to determine how long the children were inside the Ford Fusion that was parked in the driveway of the home.

Warrant For Murder Served on Father

Date: 09/03/2015       3:45 PM
Location: 4900 High Meadow Drive
Offense: Murder
P.C. 19.02      First Degree Felony
Case Number: 1509030099
Corpus Christi Police Detectives obtained a murder warrant for a father accused of causing the death of his child by physically assaulting him back on September 3 in the 4900 block of High Meadow Drive.

The father, Rene Anthony Garcia (06/12/1969), physically assaulted the child by shaking the three month old boy. The child was taken to Driscoll Children’s Hospital by CCFD EMS and died on Saturday, September 5.

The father was arrested that evening on charges of injury to a child.

This morning Detectives obtained an arrest warrant on the father for murder and they served it while he was still at the Nueces County Jail on the original charge. The arrest warrant for murder has a bond amount of $350,000.

Patrol Report 09/08/2015

The Corpus Christi Police Department responded to 816 calls for service and generated 206 reports for formal criminal complaints from 7:00 a.m. September 7 to 7:00 a.m. on September 8, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

Date: 09/07/2015       10:20 PM
Location: 900 North Shoreline Drive
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated
P.C. 49.04       Class A Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1509070171
A Corpus Christi Police Officer conducted a traffic stop on a semi-tractor pulling a flatbed trailer with a load after the driver hit a parked vehicle in the 900 block of North Shoreline Boulevard and drove off.

The Officer was contacted by a witness who saw the 18 wheeler hit a parked Volkswagen Golf with no one inside. The driver’s side mirror was broken off, and the front driver fender of the car had damage from the crash.

The witness said the tractor trailer hit the vehicle, then parked, and the driver got out. He then returned to the truck and drove off.

Officers located the 18 wheeler traveling north on Interstate 37 near Water Street, and stopped it. The Officer contacted the driver, Billy Dickerson (07/22/1958), and after an investigation determined he was intoxicated. He was arrested for driving while intoxicated and his entire truck and trailer and its load were impounded.

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