Community Outreach, Delta District

General Information Announced About the Buc Days Parade #bucdays

Those that attend the Buc Days Illuminated Parade scheduled for Saturday, May 3, 2012 should be aware of a few guidelines to make the event fun and safe for everyone. Follow the Corpus Christi Police Twitter feed at @CorpusChristiPD for updates and progress of the parade.

The Parade route will close to traffic at 5:00pm. The parade route will start at the Buccaneer Stadium and follow Leopard Street to Schatzel Street. The Parade will then follow Schatzel to Water Street and then turn south on Water Street to Kinney Street. A map may be found on the Bucaneer Days website at http://bucdays.com/assets/pdf/2014NightParadeMap.pdf.

Street closures will include Leopard from Nueces Bay to Water Street; Buffalo Street will be closed between Nueces Bay to Palm Street; and Antelope will be closed between Nueces Bay to Palm.

Paraders are allowed to occupy their spot along the parade route starting at 5pm Friday. The open container ordinance remains in effect throughout the night. No one is allowed to block the public rights of way or entrances to private property and no one is permitted to be on private property without the owners consent.

There are a few prohibited items along the parade route. The use of any air horns, any Fireworks, Silly String, and impact firecrackers are all prohibited, so the public is encouraged to leave those items at home. Those that attend the parade are encouraged to bring trash containers to collect and remove their garbage. Everyone that attends should also be mindful of the City Ordinance Section 23-63 for littering in prohibited places.

The parade is a family event and there will be children enjoying the parade. Those that attend will be able to claim a spot on the parade route after 5:00pm on May 2. The Corpus Christi Police wants everyone to enjoy the parade and promote a safe environment for all that attend.

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Community Outreach

Vehicle Auction This Saturday, May 3

The city of Corpus Christi will auction 81 cars, trucks, and motorcycles at the four paved acres of the Corpus Christi Police Vehicle Impound Lot located at 5485 Greenwood Drive on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at 10:00am. The general public is allowed to register and view the vehicles for auction from 8:00am to 4:00pm on Friday, May 2nd. The general public can continue to register and view the vehicles from 8:00am to 10:00am on the day of the auction. The vehicle for auction may be viewed online and an auction list may be downloaded from www.siskauction.com.

There are 24 vehicles for auction that were seized for no insurance. The department’s strong stand and enforcement of this “Zero Tolerance No Insurance Initiative” will continue and all vehicles involved in accidents will be impounded and the driver cited if they are unable to provide financial proof of insurance. Driver’s license and proof of financial responsibility checkpoints will continue to be conducted at the Shift Captains’ authorization.

Criminal Investigations Division

Man Steals $50,000 Dollars Worth of Jewelry From Store on SPID

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Date: Sunday, March 30, 2014, 7:06am
Location: 1821 South Padre Island Drive
Offense: Theft (Penal Code Section 31.03) 3rd Degree Felony
Case Number: 1403300059

Corpus Christi Police Property Crimes Detectives would like help from the public to identify and locate a man who stole $50,000 dollars worth of jewelry from a store located on South Padre Island Drive near Greenwood. Corpus Christi Police responded to a theft complaint at a store which had a security safe left unlocked and a man went behind the counter, took the jewelry from the safe and left the store without paying for the merchandise. The man is described as a 15-19 year old male with medium brown skin, 5 feet 10 inches tall, about 160 pounds, and wore a black hoodie and blue jeans. Detectives believe a woman was also involved in the theft and describe her as a 15-19 year old female about 5 feet 2 inches tall, with medium brown skin, brown hair and wore a black t-shirt, gray pants, black shoes and had a tan purse.

Anyone who can identify these individuals, or has any additional information about this crime should call the Corpus Christi Police Property Crimes Detectives at 886-2841. Anyone who would like to keep their identity secret and still provide information to Detectives should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information online at www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

 

Bravo District, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Police Arrest Woman For Murder on Capitan Drive

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 199 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight April 30 to 7:20 a.m. May 1, 2014. This is a sample of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Bravo” District

Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2014, 21:52
Location: 2206 Capitan Drive
Offense: Murder (Penal Code Section 19.02) 1st Degree Felony
Case Number: 1404300148

Corpus Christi Police arrested 24-year-old Courtney Hayden (2/6/1990) for murder at an apartment located at 2206 Capitan Drive Wednesday night. Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint of a shooting at 9:52pm and found Hayden at the apartment and a 33-year-old man with obvious injuries which appeared to the Officers to be caused by gunshots. The 33-year-old man was taken to the hospital by ambulance but died at the hospital. The Officers at the scene obtained information that two other people were at the apartment at the time of the event, but fled in a vehicle prior to law enforcement arrival. Other Officers searched the area and found the vehicle with the two other people and then brought them to Corpus Christi Police Robbery/Homicide Detectives to be interviewed. Officers arrested Hayden for murder and delivered her to the city detention center.

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 886-2841. 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.

Community Outreach

Police Warn Public of Potential Safety Threat

Damian Perez (9/12/1975)
Damian Perez (9/12/1975)

The Corpus Christi Police Department has a warning for the public of a potential threat.

Damian Perez (9/12/1975) has a criminal history of impersonating a public servant, criminal trespass, unlawfully carrying a weapon, burglary of a vehicle, harassment, assault with bodily injury and terroristic threat.

Recently Perez approached young females at Moody and Flour Bluff High Schools and asked to take their pictures or buy them meals. Perez identified himself as a “multimillionaire entrepreneur” for Showtime Productions. Area schools have been notified of this potential threat to the safety of their students.

On April 29, 2014 Perez was arrested for a warrant for burglary of a vehicle (Case Number 1404290098). A security guard uniform and an empty smith and Wesson handcuff box were found in Perez’s vehicle at the time of his arrest.

Damian Perez is a Hispanic male, 6 feet tall and 195 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes and multiple tattoos.

Perez is known to use a 2012 Red Volvo or a 2005 silver or blue Chevrolet Cobalt.

Anyone who may have information about suspicious activity of any kind should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department immediately at 886-2600 or call 911 for emergencies. If you see something, say something.

Adam District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report April 30, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 193 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight April 29 to 7:40 a.m. April 30, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Adam” District

Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2014, 22:49
Location: 10602 Interstate Highway 37
Offense: Aggravated Robbery (Penal Code Section 29.03) 1st Degree Felony
Case Number: 1404290154

A 20-year-old woman reported an aggravated robbery at a fast food restaurant located at 10602 Interstate Highway 37 to the Corpus Christi Police Tuesday night. The 20-year-old woman told Officers a man and a woman entered the restaurant with masks that covered their faces and the man displayed a handgun. The 20-year-old woman told Officers the man demanded money from the register. The 20-year-old woman told Officers that she (the 20-year-old woman) and her 16-year-old co-worker ran from the store and were not injured. The two masked suspects left prior to law enforcement arrival and the 20-year-old woman told Officers she did not believe anything was taken by the suspects.

 

Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2014, 2:16am
Location: 3002 McKinzie
Offense: Theft (Penal Code Section 31.03) Class C Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1404300016

Corpus Christi Police arrested 20-year-old Frank Barrientes (12/14/1993) for stealing a box of condoms from a convenience store at 3002 McKinzie Road Wednesday morning. A 44-year-old store clerk reported a theft and explained to Officers that a man took a box of condoms valued at under $5 dollars and the man got into a white Nissan Sentra and left without paying for the merchandise. The 44-year-old man provided the license plate number to Officers. The Officers went to the registered address and found the Sentra. Officers contacted Barrientes and discovered evidence of the crime and learned Barrientes had a warrant for his arrest for burglary. Officers arrested Barrientes and delivered him to the city detention center.

 

“Delta” District

Date: Monday, April 28, 2014, 20:58
Location: 2800 Santa Fe Street
Offense: Possession of Marijuana (Health and Safety Code Section 481.121) State Jail Felony
Case Number: 1404280175

Corpus Christi Police arrested 26-year-old Hector Gutierrez (9/7/1987) for possession of 3.5 pounds of marijuana Monday on the 2800 block of Santa Fe Street. A Corpus Christi Police Officer conducted speed enforcement at about 9pm Monday night. The Officer conducted a traffic stop when he saw a black 1995 Acura Integra travel faster that the posted speed limit. The Integra fled from the Officer, but once stopped, the Officer arrested the driver, Gutierrez for evading arrest and for operating a vehicle as an unlicensed driver. The Officer discovered 3.5 pounds of marijuana in the vehicle and Gutierrez was additionally charged. The Officer delivered Gutierrez to the city detention center and impounded the vehicle.

 

Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2014, 20:22
Location: Leopard Street at Navigation Boulevard
Event: Major Vehicle Crash
Crash Number: C1401675

A 23-year-old pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in the intersection of Leopard Street and Navigation Boulevard Tuesday night. The 23-year-old man pushed a disabled black 2000 Honda Accord north on Navigation Boulevard through the intersection with Leopard Street at 8:22pm. A black Chevrolet Camaro operated by a 27-year-old man traveled east on Leopard Street and struck the Accord and the 23-year-old man. The 23-year-old man was transported to the hospital by ambulance for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. No citations were issued and no other 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 886-2841. 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.

Community Outreach, Narcotics/Vice Division

Police Announce “Drug Take Back” Results

Local Drug Enforcement Authorities announced the results of the Drug Take Back event which was held on April 26th, 2014. The following weights were announced:

HEB, 3033 S. Port Ave., Corpus Christi, Texas             67.2 kgs

HEB, 5313 Saratoga Blvd, Corpus Christi, Texas            129.6 kgs

HEB, 11110 Leopard, Corpus Christi, Texas           52.8 kgs

HEB, 1145 Waldron Rd., Corpus Christi, Texas         40.8 kgs

HEB, 106 S. San Patricio, Sinton, Texas                  10.0 kgs

HEB, 101 E. Goodnight Ave, Aransas Pass, Texas            11.4 kgs

HEB, 1600 Wildcat Dr., Portland, Texas               54.6 kgs

HEB, 409 E. Kleberg Ave., Kingsville, Texas         60.8 kgs

HEB, 1115 E. Main St, Alice, Texas (New Location)    57.4 kgs

NAS/CCAD April 24, 2014                              59.0 kgs

KIII                                                 159.4 kgs

Collected prior to Take Back Day                     332.3 kgs

 

Total              1,035.3 kilograms (2,277.66 pounds)

Thank you to all who volunteered and for those who participated to prevent misuse and pollution from unused and expired medications.

Bravo District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report April 29, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 212 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight April 28 to 7:45 a.m. April 29, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Bravo” District

Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2014, 3:30am
Location: 8041 South Padre Island Drive
Offense: Burglary of a Building (Penal Code Section 30.02) State Jail Felony
Case Number: 1404290013

Corpus Christi Police arrested two people for burglary at a storage lot located at 8041 South Padre Island Drive after the lot owner saw the action on surveillance video. A 31-year-old woman phoned the Corpus Christi Police and told the Police call taker that she had video monitoring of the storage lot displayed at her home and she saw a person cut a hole in the fence to enter the lot. The responding Officers found 30-year-old Robert Phillips (6/8/1983) hiding in the storage lot and found 40-year-old Laura Ybanez (1/3/1974) with a nearby vehicle. The Officers gathered evidence to support a criminal charge against Ybanez and Phillips, so the Officers arrested Phillips and Ybanez for burglary and delivered them to the city detention center.

 

“Delta” District

Date: Monday, April 28, 2014, 19:44
Location: 2000 block of South Staples Street
Offense: Racing (Transportation Code Section 545.420) Class B Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1404280161

Corpus Christi Police arrested 23-year-old Cameron Brown (9/17/1990) for racing, endangering a child, and driving while his license was suspended on the 2000 block of South Staples Street Monday evening. A Corpus Christi Police Officer was in the parking lot of a business at Six Points having completed a check of a falsely activated business alarm when the Officer heard the sound of engines and saw two vehicles at the stop light at Staples and Brown Lee Boulevard. The Officer then saw the two vehicles engage in a speed contest once the traffic light turned green. The Officer chased after the vehicles and saw the vehicles travel 70 miles per hour in a 35 mile per hour zone. The Officer caught up to one of the vehicles, a black 2009 Mercedes, and arrested the driver, Cameron Brown. The Officer saw a four-year old boy in the back seat without a child safety restraint. The Officer also learned that Brown had a suspended driver’s license. The Officer released the child and the vehicle to another family member and then delivered Brown to the city detention center.

 

Date: Monday, April 28, 2014, 7:42
Location: 23rd Street at Mary Street
Offense: Forgery (Penal Code Section 32.21) Class A Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1404280048

Corpus Christi Police arrested 40-year-old Rosa Guillen (1/25/1974) for forgery of a financial instrument and for possession of a controlled substance on Mary Street Monday afternoon. A Corpus Christi Police Officer responded to a complaint of prostitution activity and investigated Guillen. The Officer discovered Guillen had identifying information and several credit cards for several different people along with other evidence of financial crimes. The Officer also discovered a crystal substance which the Officer believes is methamphetamine with Guillen so the Officer arrested Guillen for Forgery and for Possession of a controlled substance. The Officer then delivered Guillen to the city detention center.

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 886-2841. 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.

Community Outreach

Peace Officers Memorial Day Ceremony set for May 12th

CCPD Honor Guard at 2013 POM Day Ceremony
CCPD Honor Guard at 2013 POM Day Ceremony

On Monday May 12th, the Corpus Christi Police Department, Nueces County Sheriff’s Office, and the Port of Corpus Christi Police Department will gather together to host the eighth annual Regional Peace Officers Memorial Day Ceremony. This year’s event once again will be held at 10:30 am at the Solomon P. Ortiz International Center Outdoor Pavilion, 402 Harbor Drive, Corpus Christi. This year’s keynote speaker will be Corpus Christi Mayor Nelda Martinez. The ceremony is a tribute to all Peace Officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty, specifically recognizing those officers from the Coastal Bend who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their community. The public is cordially invited to attend.
The Peace Officers Memorial Day Planning Committee continues to seek current addresses for family members of the fallen officers so they can be invited and properly recognized during the ceremony. If you are a family member, or can provide the address for a family member of any of these fallen officers please contact:

Captain Russell Sherman
Corpus Christi Police Department
(361) 826-2834
RussellS@cctexas.com

Tom Brown
Corpus Christi Police Department
Volunteer Coordinator
(361) 886-2832
TomB@cctexas.com

NUECES COUNTY FALLEN OFFICERS

Corpus Christi City Marshal
Elias Mussett Jr.
END OF WATCH: May 6, 1892

Corpus Christi Police Officer
Luther B. Prather
END OF WATCH: September 14, 1919

Corpus Christi Police Officer
Joseph L. Moon
END OF WATCH: June 10, 1938

Corpus Christi Police Officer
Roy N. Smith
END OF WATCH: April 20, 1953

Corpus Christi Police Officer
Frank E. Dolan
END OF WATCH: February 12, 1960

Corpus Christi Police Officer
John W. Sartain
END OF WATCH: August 20, 1971

Corpus Christi Police Officer
Ruben T. Almanza
END OF WATCH: July 27, 1984

Corpus Christi Police Officer
Joseph D. Bock
END OF WATCH: September 9, 1987

Corpus Christi Police Officer
Juan R. Prieto
END OF WATCH: February 2, 1993

Corpus Christi Police Officer
Matthew Thebeau
END OF WATCH: January 20, 2008

Corpus Christi Police Officer
Stuart J. Alexander
END OF WATCH: March 11, 2009

Port Of Corpus Christi Police Officer
James Saavedra
END OF WATCH: December 19, 2007

Nueces County Sheriff’s Deputy
Thomas Nolan
END OF WATCH: August 13, 1860

Nueces County Sheriff
Matthew Nolan
END OF WATCH: December 22, 1864

Nueces County Sheriff
Dennis J. Kelly
END OF WATCH: June 13, 1870

Nueces County Sheriff’s Deputy
Thomas Shaw
END OF WATCH: September 1877

Nueces County Sheriff’s Deputy
Alexander S. Downs J.
END OF WATCH: October 16, 1932

Nueces County Sheriff’s Deputy
Irvin M. Brown
END OF WATCH: February 13, 1995

Nueces County Constable Pct 1
Patrick  Freely
END OF WATCH: March 25, 1917

Nueces County Constable Pct 1
R.R. Bledsoe
END OF WATCH: July 5, 1925

Nueces County Constable Pct 1
Carl M. Bisbee
END OF WATCH: July 6, 1925

Nueces County Constable Pct 6
Patrick S. Runyon
END OF WATCH: February 7, 1981

Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division

Police Arrest Man for Indecency With a Child

Date: Monday, April 28, 2014, 16:22
Location: 901 Leopard Street
Offense: Warrant of Arrest (Code of Criminal Procedure Section 15.01)
Case Number: 14002427

A 43-year-old man surrendered to law enforcement after the Corpus Christi Police obtained an arrest warrant from the Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 for indecent exposure incidents at Wilson Elementary. Jesus Hurtado (2/1/1971) was taken into custody at the Nueces County Sheriff’s Office at 4:22pm after Hurtado voluntarily surrendered. Hurtado is charged with indecency with a child, a 3rd degree felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine. The bond for Hurtado was set at $100,000 dollars.

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