Adam District, Bravo District, Charlie District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report 04/28/2015

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 218 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight April 27 to 7:00 a.m. on April 28, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

 

“ADAM” District
Date: 04/27/2015       9:45 PM
Location: 4500 Leopard Street
Offense: Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle
P.C.  31.07      State Jail Felony
Case Number: 1504260155
A Corpus Christi Police Officer on patrol recognized a car traveling in the 4500 block of Leopard Street that had been reported stolen the night before.

A 34 year old female victim reported to police, on April 26 about 11 PM, that she had parked the car at an apartment complex on Glen Oak Drive.  While she was unloading a child, she left the keys in her front door knob of her apartment.  When she returned, the keys were gone, and so was her car.

Officers stopped the stolen car at about 9:45 PM the next night and arrested Jacob Criswell (08/19/1996) for unlawful use of a motor vehicle. 

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Bravo District, Community Outreach

Police Plan Community Events On Padre Island

The Corpus Christi Police Department would like to invite you to attend our community events scheduled every Saturday during the month of May. All events will be at the Corpus Christi Police Island Substation, located at the corner of Zahn Road and State Highway 361.

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For more information contact Senior Officer L. Flores 361-774-0117

 

Community Outreach

Vector Control Begins Plan To Reduce Mosquitoes

Corpus Christi Vector Control will begin spraying for mosquitos tonight and will continue through the week until the entire community is sprayed. Vector Control will start in the Six Points area tonight and working out from there. We ask for everyone’s’ patience while Vector Control works through the city.

Vector Control can only spray for mosquitoes when it is not raining and the wind speed is low. The pesticide dissipates very quickly when it comes in contact with the ground, especially if there is any dew.  Even then, the fogger only kills the mosquitoes that are actually airborne and come in direct contact with the pesticide at the time of the spraying, so it is not effective for any great period of time. Since the fog only kills the airborne mosquitoes, spraying only occurs during evening hours, usually between 7:00 p.m. and Midnight. It is estimated the fog only kills one third of the total mosquito population.

Although Vector Control employees do their best to reduce the number of pest mosquitoes citywide, Corpus Christi Animal Care Services (CCACS) urges residents to take these personal precautions to avoid being bitten:

  • Use an approved insect repellent every time you go outside and follow the instructions on the label. Approved repellents are those that contain DEET, picaridin or oil of lemon eucalyptus.
  • Regularly drain standing water, including water that collects in empty cans, tires, bird feeders, buckets, clogged rain gutters and saucers under potted plants. Mosquitoes breed in stagnant water. Purchase mosquito donuts (dunks) at retail stores that kill mosquito larvae in standing water.
  • Wear long sleeves and pants at dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active.
  • Use air conditioning or make sure there are screens on all doors and windows to keep mosquitoes from entering the home.
  • Keep grass cut and yards maintained. Treat the yard for mosquitoes, fleas, and pests.

To learn more about mosquito bite prevention, please see the DSHS website at:

http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/idcu/disease/arboviral/westNile/

 

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Police Offer Safety Tips To Reduce Risk of Violent Crimes

The Corpus Christi Police received several reports of violent crimes Sunday night and have the following suggestions for the public to reduce their risk. These are general safety tips which may reduce your risk of becoming a victim of a violent attack.

  • Be alert and aware. Pay attention to who is around you and avoid distractions.
  • Travel well-lighted, busy routes and avoid shadowed areas.
  • Have your keys in your hand as you approach your door, and remember to be alert to what and who is around you.
  • Be alert when using, or simply carrying, your cellular phone, especially after dark. There is a market for stolen smart phones. If you do not need to use the phone, keep it secured and out of sight.
  • Carry a purse close to your body, but do not loop or wrap straps around you. Keep wallets in an inside pocket.
  • It’s best practice to travel with others.

Your safety is most important. If you are the victim of a crime, report it immediately. Also be aware of crime in the areas you frequent. The public may search the site, Crimereports.com for current information about all the criminal activity reported to the Corpus Christi Police Department. Below are three violent episodes in which the public should be aware because of the similar nature of the crime, and the similarity in suspect descriptions. The suspects in these cases remain at large and the Corpus Christi Police work as an equal partner with the community to solve these crimes.

Date: Sunday, April 26, 2015, 22:57 Location: 4700 Angela Drive Offense: Aggravated Robbery (Penal Code Section 29.03) 1st Degree Felony Case Number: 1504260150

A 49-year-old man was injured by gunfire Sunday night when two men robbed the man in front of his home on the 4700 block of Angela Drive. A 45-year-old woman told Corpus Christi Police Officers that she and her 49-year-old husband parked in their driveway at about 10:50pm and were approached by two men. The 45-year-old woman told Officers that one of the two men asked if they wanted to buy a cell phone, but then displayed a pistol and demanded the purse and wallet from the 45-year-old woman and 49-year-old man. The 45-year-old woman told Officers that the man with the gun shot the 49-year-old man after the valuables were handed over. The 49-year-old man was taken to the hospital by ambulance with an injury to his chest and leg which Officers believe are consistent with gunshot wounds. Medical staff told Officers the man is expected to recover from his injuries. Officers contacted at least one other witness to the event. The 45-year-old woman described the two attackers as men about 18 years of age with dark-colored skin and the men were last seen running from the scene toward West Point Road. The 45-year-old woman said one of the men wore a gray hoodie with dark pants and the other man wore a white shirt with dark pants. The woman did not report any other injuries or property damage. The two suspects have not been captured.

Date: Sunday, April 26, 2015, 21:51 Location: 700 St. Pius Drive Offense: Aggravated Robbery (Penal Code Section 29.03) 1st Degree Felony Case Number: 1504260141

A 26-year-old man told Officers he was injured by gunfire at 9:50pm Sunday night at the 700 block of Saint Pius Drive after a robbery. The 26-year-old man told Officers that 2 slender black males who wore dark hoodies robbed him of his wallet and then shot him once in the chest. The 26-year-old man was transported to the hospital with possible life threatening injuries. The two suspects in this case have not been captured.

UPDATE:

The video contains images of the possible suspects and suspect vehicle from the Agg. Robbery at 700 St. Pius. The suspects can be seen exiting the suspect vehicle and walking away. The suspect vehicle leaves and then passes by in the opposite direction. The suspects are then seen running away from the area.

If you have any information about this case call CCPD Detectives at 361-886-2840 or call crime stoppers at 361-888-TIPS (8477).

Date: Sunday, April 26, 2015, 21:31 Location: 2022 Treyway Lane Offense: Aggravated Robbery (Penal Code Section 29.03) 1st Degree Felony Case Number: 1504260139

A 36-year-old woman reported a robbery at 2022 Treyway Lane Sunday night to Corpus Christi Police. The 36-year-old woman told Officers that she arrived home at 9:30pm with her 10-year-old daughter and 2-year-old son when she was approached by two men who wore gray hoodies. The 36-year-old woman told Officers that one of the men displayed a large revolver and demanded all her money. The 36-year-old woman told Officers when she told the suspects she had no money the men took her purse and ransacking her vehicle. The 36-year-old woman told Officers the two men then ran south through the complex towards Holly Road. The 36-year-old woman described the two men as about 20 years in age, about 5 feet 10 inches tall and had dark-colored skin. The suspects have not been captured and no injuries were reported.

Search the website Crimereports.com to research all reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi. Anyone who knows any additional information about these crimes should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2840. Information about unsolved crimes 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.

Adam District, Bravo District, Charlie District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report April 27, 2015

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 184 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight April 26 to 8:00 a.m. on April 27, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

“Adam” District

Date: Sunday, April 26, 2015, 22:57
Location: 4700 Angela Drive
Offense: Aggravated Robbery (Penal Code Section 29.03) 1st Degree Felony
Case Number: 1504260150

A 49-year-old man was injured by gunfire Sunday night when two men robbed the man in front of his home on the 4700 block of Angela Drive. A 45-year-old woman told Corpus Christi Police Officers that she and her 49-year-old husband parked in their driveway at about 10:50pm and were approached by two men. The 45-year-old woman told Officers that one of the two men asked if they wanted to buy a cell phone, but then displayed a pistol and demanded the purse and wallet from the 45-year-old woman and 49-year-old man. The 45-year-old woman told Officers that the man with the gun shot the 49-year-old man after the valuables were handed over. The 49-year-old man was taken to the hospital by ambulance with an injury to his chest and leg which Officers believe are consistent with gunshot wounds. Medical staff told Officers the man is expected to recover from his injuries. Officers contacted at least one other witness to the event. The 45-year-old woman described the two attackers as men about 18 years of age with dark-colored skin and the men were last seen running from the scene toward West Point Road. The 45-year-old woman said one of the men wore a gray hoodie with dark pants and the other man wore a white shirt with dark pants. The woman did not report any other injuries or property damage. The two suspects have not been captured.

“Delta” District

Date: Sunday, April 26, 2015, 18:37
Location: 2900 Kitchens Street
Offense: Aggravated Assault (Penal Code Section 22.02) 2nd Degree Felony
Case Number: 1504260115

Corpus Christi Police arrested 57-year-old Kelvin Miles (5/3/1957) for aggravated assault on the 2900 block of Kitchens Street Sunday night after he attempted to stab a 20-year-old woman with a knife. Corpus Christi Police responded to a fight with a knife call at 6:37pm. Officers arrived as saw Miles hit a 23-year-old man in the face. Officers attempted to break up the fight and Miles continued to fight. Officers had to push Miles to the ground and struggle with Miles to place him into custody. Miles sustained a laceration to his right arm and was transported to Spohn Memorial Medical Center for treatment. A second victim of Miles’ assaulted, a 20-year-old woman, told Officers that Miles struck her in the face and attempted to stab her with a pocket knife. Miles was arrested, medically cleared from the hospital, and transported to the city detention center for Aggravated Assault and Resisting Arrest.

“Charlie” District

Date: Sunday, April 26, 2015, 17:43
Location: 3100 Mansheim Boulevard
Offense: Assault (Penal Code Section 22.01) Class A Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1504260105

A 37-year-old man assaulted a 43-year-old man for following the 18-year-old daughter of the 37-year-old man on the 3100 block of Mansheim Boulevard Sunday afternoon. Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint of a vehicle crash on Mansheim Boulevard at 5:44pm Sunday and the caller informed the call taker that the driver was chased from the scene by another man. An 18 year old woman told Officers that the 43-year-old man who drove the truck followed her home from the grocery store. The 18-year-old woman told Officers the 43-year-old man whistled at her and told her to get in his truck. The 18-year-old woman told Officers she got scarred and went inside to alert her 37-year-old father. The 18-year-old woman told Officers that her father went out and searched for the 43-year-old man. Officers believe the 37-year-old man found the 43-year-old man a few minutes later. Officers believe the 43-year-old man fled from the 37-year-old man and caused his truck to crash into the pole. Witnesses told Officers that the 43-year-old man ran from the crash scene and was chased and assaulted by the 37-year-old man. The 43-year-old man provided information to Officers and was released from the scene. The truck was towed due to damage. No arrests were made and Officers continue to investigate this case.

Date: Sunday, April 26, 2015, 22:20
Location: 1821 South Padre Island Drive
Offense: Aggravated Assault (Penal Code Section 22.02) 2nd Degree Felony
Case Number: 1504260144

A 25-year-old man told Officers he was stabbed by a 30-year-old man at about 10:20pm Sunday night in a store parking lot located at 1821 South Padre Island Drive. Corpus Christi Police responded to a fight call at 10:20pm and found the 25-year-old man with an injury Officers believed was consistent with a stab wound to the abdomen. A 28-year-old woman told Officers that she was with the 25-year-old man at the store when they were approached by a 30-year-old man who is the father to the children of the 28-year-old woman. The 28-year-old woman told Officers the 30-year-old man attacked the 25-year-old man and the 25-year-old man suffered a stab wound. The 28-year-old woman told Officers the 30-year-old man left in a green Ford F-150 from the scene. The 25-year-old man was taken to the hospital by ambulance for treatment for life threatening injuries. The 30-year-old man is described as a male with medium brown skin, about 5 feet 5 inches tall, about 175 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes and has not yet been captured. No other injuries were reported.

“Bravo” District

Date: Sunday, April 26, 2015, 21:51
Location: 700 St. Pius Drive
Offense: Aggravated Robbery (Penal Code Section 29.03) 1st Degree Felony
Case Number: 1504260141

A 26-year-old man told Officers he was injured by gunfire at 9:50pm Sunday night at the 700 block of Saint Pius Drive after a robbery. The 26-year-old man told Officers that 2 slender black males who wore dark hoodies robbed him of his wallet and then shot him once in the chest. The 26-year-old man was transported to the hospital with possible life threatening injuries. The two suspects in this case have not been captured.

Date: Sunday, April 26, 2015, 21:31
Location: 2022 Treyway Lane
Offense: Aggravated Robbery (Penal Code Section 29.03) 1st Degree Felony
Case Number: 1504260139

A 36-year-old woman reported a robbery at 2022 Treyway Lane Sunday night to Corpus Christi Police. The 36-year-old woman told Officers that she arrived home at 9:30pm with her 10-year-old daughter and 2-year-old son when she was approached by two men who wore gray hoodies. The 36-year-old woman told Officers that one of the men displayed a large revolver and demanded all her money.  The 36-year-old woman told Officers when she told the suspects she had no money the men took her purse and ransacking her vehicle.  The 36-year-old woman told Officers the two men then ran south through the complex towards Holly Road. The 36-year-old woman described the two men as about 20 years in age, about 5 feet 10 inches tall and had dark-colored skin. The suspects have not been captured and no injuries were reported.

Search the website Crimereports.com to research all reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi. Anyone who knows any additional information about these crimes should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2840. Information about unsolved crimes 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.

Bravo District, Charlie District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report 04/24/2015

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 221 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight April 23 to 7:00 a.m. on April 24, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“BRAVO” District
Date: 04/24/2015       2:15 AM
Location: 2200 Waldron Road
Offense: Aggravated Assault
P.C.  22.02      First Degree Felony
Case Number: 1504240011
A 40 year old male victim called Corpus Christi Police after another man threatened him with a knife.

The victim told officers that he had just driven over to pick up his 30 year old ex-girlfriend at her home located in the 2200 block of Waldron Road. According to the victim, the female had been texting him to come pick her and her two children up because her new boyfriend would not allow her to leave.

Once the victim arrived he said that the new boyfriend, Marco Rodriguez (11/16/1976), pulled a knife on him. Officers contacted him, and he was arrested for aggravated assault.

The victim was not cut by the knife.

Continue reading Patrol Report 04/24/2015 →

Bravo District, Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division

CCPD Traffic Officers Investigating Fatal Crash

Corpus Christi Police Traffic Officers were called out to investigate a fatal crash this morning on Padre Island.

Police received a call, at 2:55 AM, from a passing motorist reporting that he saw a truck on its side in the grass in the 14100 block of Whitecap Boulevard.

Officers arrived and found the red 1996 Chevrolet Silverado truck still running and the driver still inside. CCFD EMS arrived and determined that the 39 year old male driver was dead.

Corpus Christi Police Traffic Investigators determined that the truck was traveling east on Whitecap Boulevard and appears to have struck the left curb. The driver overcorrected and then crossed the road before striking the right curb causing the truck to  flip onto its side.  The driver was not wearing a seatbelt.

Eastbound traffic lanes on Whitecap Boulevard were closed for just over two hours while the crash was investigated.

The Nueces County Medical Examiner responded to the scene and took custody of the victim.

No other vehicles were involved in the crash, and the driver was the only occupant in the truck.

Community Outreach

CCPD Investigating Deadly Shooting

Corpus Christi Police Homicide Detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred in the back yard of 228 Richard Street.  Officers arrived on the scene after a neighbor called 911, at about 8:40 PM, to report hearing a shot being fired.  When they arrived they found a 44 year old man on the driveway in the backyard behind the house.  The man had a single gunshot wound to his head.  Officers did not locate a weapon, and at this time no suspects have been indentified.  The Nueces County Medical Examiner responded to the scene and took custody of the victim.  Detectives continue to investigate this crime.  If anyone has information regarding this crime, please call Detectives at 361-886-2840 or Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS.   

Community Outreach, Traffic Safety Division

Corpus Christi Parking Control Hosts Their First Industry Convention

Tuesday, April 21st through Thursday April 23rd the Texas Parking & Transportation Association (TPTA) held their annual Conference & Trade Show at American Bank Center for the first time in Corpus Christi. The parking industry is a $46+ billion industry in the United States. The TPTA expects 200-250 people who represent parking programs throughout the state from municipalities, universities, medical centers, airports, private parking entities and the vendors who support them.

Corpus Christi Police Parking Control Operations Manager, Marc Denson, has served on the Board of Directors of the TPTA organization the past 3 years and worked diligently to bring the event to Corpus Christi. “With the encouragement of CCPD Police Chief Floyd Simpson and tremendous support from the Corpus Christi Convention & Visitors Bureau and the American Bank Center we have been able to land this event,” said Denson.

This is the first time in many years that the TPTA has attempted to host their annual conference in a mid-size city, typically holding it in Austin, Houston or the Dallas areas. “Our goal was not only to bring the conference here, but to get it on a regular rotation to keep bringing revenue into our city as well as introducing people to Corpus Christi who have never been here.” said Denson “We want them to bring their families back this summer.”

The Texas Parking & Transportation Association is the nation’s 3rd largest state parking organization behind California and Florida in membership. As cities expand and revitalize downtown parking has been deemed a valuable asset to cities, with industry professionals often stating ‘parking is everything’. “With most cities land locked downtown and the number of commuter vehicles increasing annually, cities have to become creative to facilitate parking needs for growth. This is not just limited to cities though, as we find the same situations in universities, medical centers and airports. The TPTA and its members exist to help provide solutions!” said Denson.

Community Outreach, Traffic Safety Division

New Parking App Lets Motorists Ditch Their Coins & Tickets

A recent technology upgrade in the parking meter industry allows people to pay with their smart phone at meters. This technology has been introduced by a hand full of cities in the last year and interest is growing by leaps and bounds. One great advantage is it gives every parking meter the ability to be a credit card meter without costly replacements of older meters.

The one drawback has been the lengthy and somewhat costly process of contracting a vendor and then paying for the various interfaces between the various vendors who handle the meter, financial and enforcement software, with the new vendor.

“After reviewing current cities success with the new program, the one holdup for us was not wanting to monitor another system. We determined in 2012 we wanted to move to one backend system to manage all of our data and hoped one of our vendors could bring the system to us as an add on to our current system, not another system.,” said Corpus Christi Police Parking Operations Control manager, Marc Denson. ”With all of the meters and the few pay-stations under one backend system with Duncan Solutions in Corpus Christi, ideally the solution would be for them to offer us an internal solution, which they have now done.”

Parking technology integrator Duncan Solutions, collaborated with ParkX, and Brazos Technology to create a mobile payment application that gives motorists an easy way to pay for parking that would be part of the current system in place. The Park Corpus Christi (Park CC) mobile app will be launched starting in late-April on the city’s 1163 parking meters.

The new app will allow motorists to pay for any parking meter within the city directly through their smartphone. Furthermore, the Park CC app will automatically send a message reminder five minutes before their parking session expires. The alert will allow the motorist to remotely add time, thereby reducing the likelihood of receiving a citation.

During Denson’s research he discovered cities currently using the program have seen citations drop by as much as 35%. “The majority of people who pay with coins rely on what’s in their pocket to cover the time they need, thus gambling on a citation. Additionally, we wanted to give our customers the ability to receive a message before their meter expired and a fair opportunity to avoid citations,” said Denson. “Having the pay-by-cell option will accomplish that while also making parking available to more people.”

Local shops and restaurants will be one of the primary beneficiaries of the Park CC app. Not only are patrons likely to stay longer; but local businesses will have the opportunity to advertise to subscribers via location-based offers through the app. Merchants will also be able to offer their customers validation for parking by depositing coupon codes into their Park CC account.

The new effort reflects a commitment made by Denson in July 2012 to expand payment opportunities and reduce citations. The ability to park using a credit card is something that has been desired in Corpus Christi for years, but was limited by the cost of converting all 1163 meters with the credit card option. Currently 300 of the cities meters have the credit card option available and to convert the remaining 863 would have cost the city upwards of $600,000. The new Park CC app will now give all of those meters credit card capability at virtually no cost. The efficiency is something Denson believes will have a ripple effect on the greater community.

Paying by phone will not change the time on the meter itself but will be registered on the hand held ticket writers showing who has paid and who has not. By entering the parking space number from the meter and your license plate with the payment Parking Enforcement Officers will see the payment made on the hand held unit after scanning the barcode on the registration sticker of the vehicle. The system does not give city employees an access to alter any of the data only read it.

For those who prefer traditional methods, the coin option still exists. Using the Park CC app will cost motorists a 35 cent convenience fee but as Denson puts it, “The real value comes with the reminder to avoid citations. 35 cents can save you 35 dollars (the cost of an average citation). It’s a no-brainer.”

Park CC will be free to download in both the Apple Store and Google Play Store. All participating vendors will be present at the Texas Parking & Transportation Association Conference and Tradeshow April 21-23, 2015 at the American Bank Center Convention Center.

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