Community Outreach

Hundreds Use Spay or Neuter Voucher Program

Hundreds of City Pet Owners take advantage of Free Spay or Neuter Voucher Program

Corpus Christi Animal Care Services (CCACS) has given away enough free spay and neuter vouchers to pet owners to fulfill a grant made possible through the Rachel Ray 100K Challenge.

In December, employees began giving away the vouchers to cat and dog owners in the area between Old Brownsville Road and Weber Road, and State Highway 358 and Horne Road. CCACS is expecting to perform 400 to 500 surgeries between now and February thanks to the available funding. If you were issued a voucher, you will soon be contacted to schedule your pet’s surgery.

CCACS appreciates members of the community who took advantage of this program.  In the event additional funding is made available, the voucher program may be reinstated. For more information contact Interim Program Manager Steven Bly at (361) 826-4602 or at stevenb@cctexas.com.

January 12, 2015

Steven Bly

Interim Program Manager

Corpus Christi Animal Care Services

(361) 826-4602

stevenb@cctexas.com

Bravo District, Charlie District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report 01/12/2015

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 143 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight January 11 to 7:00 a.m. on January 12, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Bravo” District
Date: 1/12/2015          1:00 AM
Location: 4200 Jacquelyn Drive
Offense: Possession of Controlled Substance
H.S.C. 481.1151         (Third Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1501120009
A 34 year old male home owner called Corpus Christi Police after another man driving a vehicle crashed into his fence and then fled on foot.

The crash investigation revealed that, Justin Briseno (09/30/1987), was driving a 2011 Chevrolet SUV east on Jacquelyn Drive and was attempting to turn onto Sam Street when he lost control and struck a wooden fence.

The home owner confronted the suspect, and he fled on foot.  The home owner chased him to the 700 block of Everhart Road, and detained him until police arrived.

Once officers arrived, they took the suspect driver into custody.  In his possession they found 33 hydrocodone pills.  He was also determined to be intoxicated on alcohol and he also had an outstanding warrant out for his arrest for parole violation for a burglary charge.

The suspect was treated at the hospital for minor injuries he suffered during the crash, and then transported to the city detention center.

The home owner estimated that the suspect did nearly $1000 in damage to his fence.

 

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Adam District, Narcotics/Vice Division, Patrol Division

Narcotics Warrant Served

After a lengthy investigation, the CCPD Narcotics Vice Investigation Division served a search warrant at 818 Bloomington on Thursday January 8, 2015 at about 6pm.  The search warrant resulted in the seizure of 22.5 pounds of marijuana with an approximate value of $11,250.  Officers seized a Glock 9mm pistol as well as over $2000 in cash and a large amount of gold jewelry.  The owners/residents of the home, Juan Jose Livas (10-13-86) and his wife, Crystal Livas (3-4-88) were both arrested.

 

818 Bloomington

Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division

Southside Homicide Update

Date: 1/8/2015            9:55 PM
Location: 3100 Alta Gigonella St.
Offense: Murder
P.C. 19.02       (1st Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1501080103
Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to a home located in the 3100 block of Alta Gigonella St. in reference to a shooting.

The investigation by homicide detectives revealed that the victim, an ex-boyfriend of a  26 year old female who lives at the home, forced his way in through the back door.  Once inside the victim began to assault a 41 year old man that was inside.  While the two men were fighting, the female went to a bedroom.   The victim chased the female and there was a struggle over a handgun.  The victim was shot one time in the chest.   He was transported to Spohn Memorial Hospital and was later pronounced dead.

At this time detectives are still  investigating this crime, and no arrest have been made.  Once this investigation is concluded, the case will be presented to the district attorney for any possible criminal charges.

Bravo District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report 01/09/2015

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 181 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight January 8 to 7:00 a.m. on January 9, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Bravo” District
Date: 1/8/2015            5:30 PM
Location: 900 Airline Road
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated with a Child Passenger
P.C. 49.045     (State Jail Felony)
Case Number: 1501080073
Corpus Christi Police investigating a crash at the intersection of Airline Road and Gollihar Road found one of the drivers to be intoxicated with her 4 year old daughter in the vehicle with her.

The crash investigation revealed that Jennifer Iruegas (12/07/1984) was driving her 2003 Nissan Murano and was traveling north in the 900 block of Airline Road when a 2004 Kia Soul driven by a 47 year old female turned in front of her onto the 5800 block of Gollihar Road.  Both vehicles collided in the intersection and luckily no one in either vehicle was injured.

Officers determined that the female driving the Nissan was intoxicated, and they also found her 4 year old daughter unsecured in the back seat of her Nissan.

The suspect was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated with a child passenger.   Because her daughter is younger than 15 years of age, she was charged with a felony crime.

 

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Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Officers working Southside Homicide

Date: 1/8/2015            9:55 PM
Location: 3100 Alta Gigonella St.
Offense: Murder
P.C. 19.02       (1st Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1501080103

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 3100 Alta Gigonella St. in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival officers discovered a 33 year old male victim. The victim was transported to Spohn Memorial Hospital for treatment. The victim later succumbed to his wounds.

Officers detained witnesses,  CCPD Homicide Detectives arrived and began their investigation. Witnesses were transported to the main police station to be interviewed. Detectives are still in the early stages of this investigation. More information will be released as soon as it becomes available.

Bravo District, Charlie District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report 01/08/2015

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 176 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight January 7 to 7:00 a.m. on January 8, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Bravo” District
Date: 1/8/2015            2:15 PM
Location: 1400 Rodd Field Road
Offense: Aggravated Assault
P.C. 22.02       (Second Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1501080006
Corpus Christi Police responded to a bar located at 1402 Rodd Field Road for a fight.

When they arrived all of the people involved were gone but officers did find a knife with blood on it. While officers were investigating, a 22 year old male victim and his brother walked up covered in blood and they both appeared to be intoxicated. The victim had a stab wound to the middle of his back. Both brothers were yelling and cursing at officers and the medics that were on the scene to assist them.

At first, the victim refused to be treated by CCFD EMS but later he agreed if his brother was allowed to go with him. Once in the ambulance both brothers became combative again and were trying to hit the medics.

The brother, Jacob Ferstl (01/08/1991), was arrested for interfering with duties of a public servant, a Class B misdemeanor and public intoxication.

The victim was handcuffed to the stretcher for the safety of the medics and transported to Spohn Memorial Hospital.

After an investigation it was determined that both brothers were involved in a disturbance with a group of other men in the bar. The disturbance moved outside as the bar was closing and it was at that time the victim was stabbed in the back by one of the other men.

The victim refused to provide officers with any information regarding the suspect who stabbed him.

 

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Bravo District, Charlie District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report 01/07/2015

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 169 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight January 6 to 7:00 a.m. on January 7, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Bravo” District
Date: 1/6/2015            3:50 PM
Location: 1500 Rodd Field Road
Offense: Felony Warrant for Arrest
Case Number: 1501060078
A female talking on her cell phone while she was driving led Corpus Christi Police to the arrest of a wanted felony suspect.

Officers on patrol observed a blue Mitsubishi Outlander in the 1500 block of Rodd Field Road being operated by a female driver who was holding a cell phone in her left hand up against her ear.

Once officers stopped the SUV, they found a passenger inside, Brandon Butts (02/08/1990), who had an outstanding felony arrest warrant for a parole violation for an original charge of burglary.

The male was arrested, and the warrant issued on 09/29/2014 had no bond.

The female driver was given a citation for operating a motor vehicle while using a wireless telecommunication device.

 

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Charlie District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Cash Store Bandit

Date: 12/29/2014        2:40 PM
Location: 4100 South Staples Street
Offense: Aggravated Robbery
PC 29.03       First Degree Felony
Case Number: 1412290059
Corpus Christi Police Detectives have released video surveillance that shows an aggravated robbery at a business located at 4117 S. Staples Street, The Cash Store.

Employees said a male came in and placed his hand on his waist and acted as though he had a gun in his waistband. The suspect demanded money but no weapon was displayed.

The video shows a male wearing a red and black jacket, blue jeans, and black and white tennis shoes at the counter. The suspect takes cash and leaves walking out of the front door and he was not located.

Detectives now need your help in identifying this individual.  Anyone with information about this case should call the Corpus Christi Police Robbery and Homicide Detectives at 886-2840. Anyone who would like to keep their identity secret and provide information to the 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.

 

 

 

 

 

Charlie District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report 01/06/2015

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 158 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight January 5 to 7:00 a.m. on January 6, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Charlie” District
Date: 1/5/2015            3:35 PM
Location: 5488 South Padre Island Drive
Offense: Theft
P.C. 31.03    Class A Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1501050074
Corpus Christi Police responded to a call about a theft that had occurred at the Dillards Store located at La Palmera Mall.

Officers arrived and were told by store employees that they saw a male suspect make several selections of shirts and blue jeans from the shelves and then walk into the fitting room. When the suspect entered the fitting room, he had a shopping bag with him containing two large shoe boxes.   When he exited he still had the bag of boxes, but not the clothing he had walked in with.

The suspect was stopped outside the store and over $1300 worth of stolen clothing was found in the boxes inside the shopping bag.

Matthew Pena (10/27/1993) was arrested for a Class A misdemeanor theft charge since the items were valued at over $500.

 

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