Adam District, Charlie District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report 04/03/2015

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 216 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight April 2 to 7:00 a.m. on April 3, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“ADAM” District
Date: 04/02/2015       9:10 PM
Location: 700 Westchester Drive
Offense: Aggravated Assault
P.C.  22.02      Second Degree Felony
Case Number: 1504020140
An argument over a cell phone call led to one man being shot in the forearm.

The disturbance started when a 51 year old female got into a verbal argument with another female over the phone because she kept calling her cell phone looking for a girl named “Mia.”

A short time after she hung up on the girl, she walked outside of her home which is located in the 700 block of Westchester Drive and was attacked by two Hispanic females.  During the attack, the victim was able to call out to her brother who was inside watching television.  When he walked out, he was shot in the arm by a man that got out of a white color Nissan that was parked in the street.

After the shooting the two female suspects and the male, who had shot the gun, got in to the vehicle and fled the scene.

The 56 year old male was transported to Spohn Memorial Hospital by CCFD EMS with a single gunshot wound to his lower left arm.   The victims injuries do not appear to be life threatening.

Officers were able to locate the white Nissan car, that the suspects had fled the scene in, parked at the La Siesta Motel located in the 4300 block of Leopard Street.  The suspect vehicle was impounded.

Officers checked a room at the motel for the suspects, but neither the male nor the two females were located. At this time officers continue to investigate this case, and no suspects have been arrested.

 

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Animal Care Services, Community Outreach

Animal Care Services Host Party To Aid Boy Who Suffered Dog Attack

 

Corpus Christi Animal Care Services hosted a party at their facility located at 2626 Holly Road to lift the spirits of a 12 year old boy who was attacked by a dog last month.
Corpus Christi Animal Care Services hosted a party at their facility located at 2626 Holly Road to lift the spirits of a 12-year-old boy who was attacked by a dog last month.
12 Year old Manuel Torrez (in yellow shirt) poses for a picture with Animal Care Services workers and Police Commander John Houston
12 Year old Manuel Torrez (in yellow shirt) poses for a picture with Animal Care Services workers and Police Commander John Houston

Corpus Christi Animal Care Services hosted a party today at their facility located at 2626 Holly Road for 12-year-old Manuel Torrez and gave him some presents to aid him in his recovery after Torrez was injured in a dog attack last month.  Manuel suffered over 6 bites and the employees at Animal Care Services bought him clothes to replace his torn outfit from the attack. The original blotter entry was posted March 25th and the text appears below:

Date: March 24, 2015, 19:02
Location: 800 Vancura Drive
Event: Injured Child by Unrestrained Dog
Case Number: 1503240125

A 12-year-old boy was taken to the hospital by ambulance after he was attacked by a dog on the 800 block of Vancura Drive Tuesday night. Corpus Christi Police responded to a call of the attack at 7:02pm Tuesday night and discovered the 12-year-old boy had injuries to his face and arms. The Corpus Christi Animal Care Services captured the dog and have scheduled the dog to be euthanized. The dog will then be taken to Austin for an examination for communicable diseases. Police Officers have identified the owner of the dog and there is a consideration for criminal charges to be applied against the dog’s owner.

Detectives will gather all the information to identify what criminal charges may be appropriate and by this report, there is no information on the latest condition of the 12-year-old boy. There is no information available about previous history of the dog or the identity of the breed or size of the dog that caused the injuries to the 12-year-old boy.

Bravo District, Charlie District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report 04/02/2015

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 195 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight April 1 to 7:00 a.m. on April 2, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“BRAVO” District
Date: 04/02/2015       6:20 AM
Location: 600 Robert Drive
Offense: Stalking
P.C.  42.072    Third Degree Felony
Case Number: 1504020020
A 26 year old female called Corpus Christi Police after an ex-boyfriend broke into her home located in the 600 block of Robert Drive and threatened her and her mother.

The female called police after hearing a side window of her home being broken out.  While on the phone with 911, the man made his way into the home.  Also inside the home was the female’s 65 year old mother.

Officers arrived and took the male suspect into custody.  He continued to make threats against both women.

The female victim told officers that the ex-boyfriend continues to harass her at home and at her place of employment.

Rudy Lozano (11/29/1987) was arrested for breaking the window, making threat and harassment.  All of those charges are Class B misdemeanors.  He was additionally charged with stalking, a third degree felony.

 

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Delta District, Patrol Division

Possible Jumper DisruptsTraffic Over Harbor Bridge For An Hour

Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2015 17:40
Location: 2500 State Highway 181
Event: Warrantless Mental Commitment
Case Number: 1504010107

Traffic was disrupted over the Harbor Bridge for an hour Wednesday evening because a 23-year-old woman climbed the structure of the bridge outside of the public access.

Corpus Christi Police responded to several calls of a woman who climbed the support structure of the Harbor Bridge in a dangerous manner at 5:40pm. The 23-year-old woman wore a white sleeveless shirt, pink shorts, and black sandals and climbed over barricades to the top support structure of the bridge. The Corpus Christi Police Hostage Negotiators responded along with the Corpus Christi Fire Department, The Corpus Christi Port Police, and the Corpus Christi Marina Patrol. Traffic was blocked in the lanes nearest to the 23-year-old woman until 6:45pm when the 23-year-old woman climbed down from the support structure and was apprehended by Corpus Christi Police.

The Corpus Christi Police took the 23-year-old woman to the hospital for a mental health evaluation so that she may get the help she needs.

The priority for the Corpus Christi Police Department is for the 23-year-old woman to get help she seeks, but it may be possible the woman could later face criminal charges of Criminal Trespass.

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

Patrol Report 04/01/2015

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 185 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight March 31 to 7:00 a.m. on April 1, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“ADAM” District
Date: 03/31/2015       4:45 PM
Location: 4500 Agnes Street
Offense: Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle
P.C.  31.07      State Jail Felony
Case Number: 1503310116
A 45 year old man called Corpus Christi Police after his truck was stolen from a business located at 4575 Agnes Street.

The man told officers that he was at the business to load some equipment and supplies and that he had left his keys in the ignition while going inside. When he returned to the parking lot near the loading docks he discovered that his 2008 Ford truck was gone.

Just after 6 PM other officers responding to a call about a suspicious vehicle parked in the 1900 block of Marguerite Street found the stolen truck and the suspect who had taken it.

Officers investigating the suspicious vehicle were told by witnesses that they had observed the truck make a wide right turn at a high rate of speed from Seventeenth Street onto Marguerite Street and almost hit a house.

With the help of witnesses officers found the man who had gotten out of the stolen truck.  Officers arrested, Jamey White 903/17/1980), for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.

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Community Outreach

Mosquito Spraying on Island Tonight

Due to increased mosquito activity and high mosquito counts on the Island area all routes located on the Island will be sprayed.  Spraying will take place this evening from dusk to approximately 11:00pm

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 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.
Community Outreach

Auction Set For This Saturday

The City of Corpus Christi will auction 75 cars, trucks, and motorcycles at the Corpus Christi Police Vehicle Impound Lot located at 5485 Greenwood Drive on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at 10:00 am.

The general public is encouraged to register and view the vehicles for auction from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on Friday, April 3. The general public can continue to register and view the vehicles from 8:00 am to 10:00 am on the day of the auction.

All vehicles up for auction may be viewed online and an auction list may be downloaded from www.siskauction.com.

Bravo District, Charlie District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report 03/31/2015

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 218 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight March 30 to 7:00 a.m. on March 31, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“BRAVO” District
Date: 03/31/2015       12:30 AM
Location: 5800 South Padre Island Drive
Offense: Robbery
P.C.  29.02      Second Degree Felony
Case Number: 1503310012
A 43 year old male called Corpus Christi Police after he was robbed while working at a restaurant located at 5825 South Padre Island Drive.

The male victim said he was working as an exterminator when he was approached by another man in the parking lot.  The suspect said “give me all your money” and displayed a gun in his left hand.  The victim pulled out some cash and gave the suspect the money.

The suspect then fled on foot east from the restaurant parking lot.

Officers did not located the suspect, and continue to investigate this case.

 

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Community Outreach

Mosquito Spraying Schedule

Vector Control crews will be spraying for mosquitos in the Annaville area between 6:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. 

 

The following routes will be sprayed.

 

Route 1 – Hwy 77 west to City limits

Route 2 – Hwy 77 east to Violet north of IH 37

Routh 3 – Hwy 77 east to Violet south of IH 37

 

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.
Bravo District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Warrant Issued For Bank Robber

Date: March 24, 2015           12:15 PM
Location: 1300 Waldron Road
Offense: Aggravated Robbery
Case Number: 1503240070
Corpus Christi Police Detectives have issued an arrest warrant in connection to a bank robbery that occurred at the IBC Bank located at 1317 Waldron Road on March 24.

An arrest warrant has been issued for Christopher Birkigt (12/30/1967).  The warrant has a bond amount of $150,000.  The suspect is described as being 6’00” tall, and 240 pounds.  He has brown hair and blue eyes.

Anyone who knows the suspect wanted for this robbery, should call the Corpus Christi Police Robbery & Homicide Detectives at 886-2840. Anyone who would like to keep their identity secret and provide information to Detectives Should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the tip online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

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Suspect Christopher Birkigt    (12/30/1967)

 

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Suspect at the counter of the IBC Bank

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