Patrol Division

Detectives Seek Help to Catch a Burglar

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Date: Sunday, March 2, 2014, 6:57am
Location: 13310 Leopard Street
Offense: Burglary of a Building (Penal Code Section 30.02) State Jail Felony
Case Number: 1403020049

Corpus Christi Police Property Crimes Detectives would like help from the public to identify the person or persons responsible for a burglary to a building for RJB Trucking located at 13310 Leopard Street which happened overnight Sunday, March 2, 2014. A 51-year-old man reported the burglary to Corpus Christi Police at 6:57am and reported $2,800 dollars worth of computers taken without permission. Corpus Christi Police Detectives have obtained video images of the suspect vehicle and would like help from the public to identify the person who used the vehicle to commit this burglary. The suspect vehicle is described as a dark color Jeep Wrangler Unlimited four door with a hard top.

Anyone with any additional information about this burglary should call the Corpus Christi Police Property Crimes Detectives at (361) 886-2841. 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 information online at www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward.

Community Outreach

Learn The Facts About Murine Typhus – Press Release

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Press Release:

Contact Person:  Dr. William Burgin, Jr., M.D. Local Health Authority, Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District, phone : 361-633-1324

HEALTH DISTRICT ADVISES RESIDENTS:  “LEARN THE FACTS ABOUT MURINE TYPHUS”

The Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District is advising residents to learn the facts about murine typhus.

Murine typhus, also called typhus or endemic typhus, is a rickettsial disease caused by the organism Rickettsia typhi. Most of the murine typhus cases in Texas occur in South Texas from Nueces County southward to the Rio Grande Valley, but a few cases are reported in other parts of the state each year.

According to William Burgin, Jr., M.D., Local Healthy Authority, “Rats and their fleas are the natural reservoirs, and other animals such as opossums and domestic cats, may also be reservoirs for fleas that can transmit typhus.”

Health officials advise that fleas, such as the rat flea and the cat flea are the most common vectors (animals that transfer the disease from one host to another) of typhus.

“Typhus is easily treatable,” states Dr. Burgin.  “And you can only get typhus once in your lifetime.”

Symptoms of the disease include headache, fever, nausea, and body aches. Five or six days after the initial symptoms, you may get a rash that starts on the trunk of your body and spreads to your arms and legs. If left untreated, the disease may last for several months. A doctor can conduct tests to tell you if you have typhus.

If you suspect that you have murine typhus, see a doctor.  Typhus is easily treated with certain antibiotics.

For more information go to: http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/idcu/disease/murine_typhus/information/

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Patrol Division

Patrol Report March 11, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 186 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight March 10 to 7:30 a.m. March 11, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Bravo” District

Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2014, 2:09am

Location: Cattail Court at Cricket Hollow Drive

Offense: Driving While Intoxicated (Penal Code Section 49.04) Class B Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1403110014

Corpus Christi Police arrested 21-year-old Raul Rojas (7/28/1992) for driving while intoxicated and causing a crash at Cattail Court and Cricket Hollow Tuesday night. Corpus Christi Police responded to a vehicle crash in which two parked cars were struck by a black 2009 Ford Mustang. Officers contacted the driver of the Mustang, 21-year-old Raul Rojas, and discovered evidence that Rojas was intoxicated. Officers impounded the Mustang and arrested Rojas. Rojas was taken to the hospital for a medical evaluation and then delivered him to the city detention center.

 

“Charlie” District

Date: Monday, March 10, 2014, 12:58pm

Location: 3600 Harris Drive

Offense: Deadly Conduct (Penal Code Section 22.05) 3rd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1403100067

Corpus Christi Police arrested 45-year-old Henry Martinez (7/13/1968) for deadly conduct on the 3600 block of Harris Drive Monday. Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint that a man discharged a firearm in the air and at vehicles. Witnesses called in and directed Corpus Christi Police Officers to apprehend Martinez at Staples and Herndon. No injuries were reported but a vehicle was reported damaged. Officers discovered evidence of the crime with Martinez and then delivered Martinez to the city detention center for deadly conduct which is punishable by up to 10 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.

 

“Delta” District

Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2014, 3:34am

Location: Baldwin Boulevard at South Port Avenue

Offense: Driving While Intoxicated (Penal Code Section 49.04) Class B Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1403110019

Corpus Christi Police are conducting an investigation of driving while intoxicated which contributed to a vehicle crash at Baldwin Boulevard at South Port Avenue Tuesday morning. Corpus Christi Police responded to a vehicle crash at 3:34am in which a silver 2001 Chevrolet Camaro operated by a 17-year-old man struck a light pole. The 17-year-old man and his 15-year-old girl passenger were taken to the hospital by ambulance. Officers discovered evidence to believe alcoholic beverage consumption was a contributing factor to the crash and generated an investigation for driving while intoxicated. The 17-year-old man remained in the hospital for medical treatment and was not arrested.

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 208 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight March 6 to 6:30 a.m. March 7, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

Bravo District

Aggravated Assault at Apartment Complex

Date: Sunday, March 09, 2014, 6:00 a.m.
Location: 5750 Curtis Clark Dr. (Stoneleigh Apts)
Offense: Aggravated Assault
Case Number: 1403090026

UPDATE: At  about 2:10 p.m. Detectives with the Family Violence Unit arrested Frank Cordova (11/27/1970) on two warrants that were obtained earlier in the day. The two warrants were for Aggravated Assault w/Deadly Weapon. Each warrant had a $150,000 bond.

Officers were dispatched to the Stoneleigh Apartments for a shots fired call. Upon arriving they observed a 59-year-old male on the ground near the garage area of the apartments with injuries to his face. The victim stated that a 43-year-old man had hit him with a car while he was near the garage. The male victim stated to Officers that he had a handgun and had shot at the suspect’s vehicle as it fled the area. Officers then located a second victim, which was the 31-year-old estranged wife of the suspect, with injuries as well. Both victims were transported to Spohn MMC with non life threatening injuries. Officers located the handgun used by the 59-year-old male. It was tagged as evidence.

Officers were able to obtain information on the suspect and searched the immediate area but were unable to find the suspect. Soon thereafter the suspect made contact with the Officers to give his side of the story. Officers also located the suspect vehicle, where it was impounded for investigation. No arrests were made.

Detectives continue to work the case.

Bravo District, Patrol Division

Spring Break Patrol Report – Saturday March 8

Beach Patrol Officers reported light traffic for the day and shut down the Beach Operations around 10:00 p.m.

Activities include: 

At 2:39 p.m., Units were flagged down near Beach Marker 216 by parents regarding a man who was in the ladies restroom making inappropriate gestures and comments to young females. Several witnesses came forward and spoke to the Officers. The Officers were able to locate and arrest Gary Bovee (10/11/1943) for “Disorderly Conduct”
Case # 1403080090 

At 7:15 p.m., Officers contacted Andrew Saenz (1/12/1990) near Beach Marker 198 during a traffic stop. He was arrested for a Warrant for Arrest. During the arrest Officers located marijuana on Saenz. He was additionally charged.  
Case #1403080124

 

 

Criminal Investigations Division

Auto Theft Task Force Seeks Help From the Public

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Date: Sunday, February 9, 2014
Location: 15122 Northwest Boulevard
Offense: Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle (Penal Code Section 31.07) State Jail Felony
Case Number: 1402110033

The Corpus Christi Police Auto Theft Task Force would like help from the public to identify the person responsible for stealing a trailer from a storage lot at 15122 Northwest Boulevard on Sunday, February 9, 2014.

Detectives with the Auto Theft Task Force have obtained video of the truck used in the crime and hope tips from the public will identify the person responsible. The truck is described as a silver single cab pickup truck which went to the lot at about 11:30 p.m. on that day. The trailer was recovered in Robstown the next day, but contents of the trailer were missing. The contents of the trailer were standard construction tools.

Anyone who knows who may be responsible, or has any additional information about this crime should call the Corpus Christi Police Auto Theft Task Force at 886-2841. Anyone who wants to keep their identity secret and provide information to detectives should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Community Outreach

Animal Care Services Announces Logo Contest Winner

Animal Care Program Manager, Heather Hedrick (right) awards Miguel Quintanilla for wiinning the Animal Care Services Logo contest
Animal Care Program Manager, Heather Hedrick (right) awards Miguel Quintanilla for wiinning the Animal Care Services Logo contest

On January 1st, 2014, Corpus Christi Animal Care Services & Vector Control announced a logo contest to kick-off the changes of Animal Care Services and new mission for 2014. With 50 submissions, which were all unique and artful, one submission captured the NEW Animal Care Services perfectly.

Miguel Quintanilla of Corpus Christi created the winning logo that will be officially unveiled on 03/06/2014 at 1:00pm at 2626 Holly Rd.  A brief ceremony was held today, to congratulate Mr.Quintanilla and introduce his creativity to the community. After being presented the award, he signed the logo banner displayed at Animal Care Services.

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Patrol Division

Patrol Report March 7, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 208 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight March 6 to 6:30 a.m. March 7, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

“Bravo” District

Date: Friday, March 07, 2014, 00:03
Location: 6900 Staples Street
Offense: Intoxicated Assault (Penal Code Section 49.07) Third Degree Felony
Case Number: 1403070008

Corpus Christi Police arrested 29-year-old Adrian Garza (12/20/1984) for intoxicated assault for a vehicle crash at the 6900 block of Staples Street which sent two people to the hospital with significant injuries Friday morning. Corpus Christi Police responded to a major vehicle crash just after midnight and learned a white 2009 Chevrolet sedan was struck from behind by a blue 2002 Toyota Solara. Officers reported that the sedan became disabled and the owner, a 22-year-old woman, pushed the car from the open driver’s door. A 23-year-old man pushed the car from behind and a stranger, a 21-year-old man, ran up to help and pushed the vehicle form behind. The Solara, operated by Garza, struck the vehicle from behind and caused serious injury to the legs of the two men who pushed the sedan. Garza left the scene on foot, but returned later while Officers were present. The 22-year-old woman was taken to the hospital by ambulance for treatment of non life threatening injuries. The 23-year-old man and the 21-year-old man were taken to the hospital by ambulance for treatment of serious injuries. Officers discovered evidence that alcohol consumption was a contributing factor to the crash so Officers arrested Garza for intoxicated assault and for the failing to stop to render aid. The Corpus Christi Police Traffic Safety Section responded to investigate the crash. Officers took Garza to the hospital for a medical evaluation and then delivered Garza to the city detention center. A Third Degree Felony is punishable by up to 10 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.

Date: Thursday, March 6, 2014, 12:28pm
Location: 800 Cleopatra Drive
Offense: Burglary of a Vehicle (Penal Code Section 30.04) Class A Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1403060066

A Corpus Christi Police Officer on his way to work took a 15-year-old boy into custody for burglary of a vehicle at about 12:30pm Thursday on the 800 block of Cleopatra. A Corpus Christi Police Officer drove his personal vehicle from his house on his way to work Thursday and noticed a 15-year-old boy near the Officer’s neighbors’ truck. The Officer was in uniform and he waited and watched the 15-year-old boy go into the vehicle. The Officer knew the 15-year-old boy did not have permission to be in the vehicle so he apprehended the 15-year-old boy and called for an Officer on duty with a patrol car to deliver the 15-year-old boy to the Nueces County Juvenile Detention Center.

“Charlie” District

Date: Friday, March 07, 2014, 2:15am
Location: Flynn Parkway at Holly Road
Event: Major Vehicle Crash
Crash Number: C1400910

Corpus Christi Police responded to a major vehicle crash which damaged the traffic lights at the intersection of Holly Road and Flynn Parkway at 2:15am Friday morning. Officers learned that a maroon 1997 Ford F150 pickup truck operated by a 24-year-old woman traveled west on Holly Road struck the traffic signal light at Flynn Parkway and caused the signal lights to break. The 24-year-old woman was not responsive and taken to the hospital by ambulance for treatment of life threatening injuries. No other person was involved in the crash. The Officers set signs at the intersection so that the intersection will be negotiated as a four-way-stop until the signal lights can be repaired. The Corpus Christi Police Traffic Safety Section responded to investigate the crash.

Date: Friday, March 07, 2014, 6:04 a.m.
Location: 6600 Sanders
Event: Major Vehicle Crash
Case Number: 1203070027 Crash Number: C1400914

Officers arrested Miranda N. Garcia (3.30.1996) for Driving While Intoxicated, Fail to Identify, Duty on Striking a Fixture and three Warrants of Arrest.

Garcia crashed a Ford Taurus into a tree at 6622 Sanders and then left the scene on foot. Officers located her and her 22-year-old passenger walking near Weiskopf and Achushnet. She was taken into custody for DWI and identified herself as another person. At the City Detention Center, Officers were able to obtain her real name. She was charged additionally with Fail to ID. as she was wanted out of Nueces County for “Failure to Appear” out of the 148th District Court.

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

2014 Spring Break Public Safety Plan

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The City of Corpus Christi wants everyone visiting our Sparkling City by the Bay during Spring Break 2014 to enjoy a safe and relaxing vacation. For months, the Police, Fire, and Parks and Recreation Departments have been conducting planning sessions and making preparations to accomplish that goal.

Spring Break Beach Patrols begin on March 7th and continue through March 18th. The first shift will begin patrolling each day at 11 AM and continue until 9 PM.  A second shift will begin at 4 PM and patrol the beach until 2 AM.  Contingencies are in place for additional officers to respond to the beach if needed.

The Fire Department will have an additional ambulance available at Station 16 over the weekend of March 15 & 16. Lifeguards will be patrolling the beach from 12:00 am to 6:00 pm to respond to minor incidents and beach rescues. Packery Patrol will be operational from 11:30am-2pm and 4pm-6:30pm. CCFD will also have a jet ski stationed at the Packery Boat ramp and Windward Parking lot.

The CCPD will have a mobile police substation at the corner of SH361 and Park Road 22 located in the American Bank parking lot from March 8th to the 18th. Operating hours will be from 11 am until dark each night. The substation will be staffed by CCPD volunteers. Citizens will be able to get general tourist information and file minor police reports. Units with the Crime Prevention, Auto Theft and Family Violence division will have presentations scheduled throughout the Spring Break period. The CCPD Mounted Patrol will be operational during Spring Break.

On most days, beach goers will be directed to enter the beach at Access Road 3 and exit at Zahn Road.  Beach traffic will be one way from Access Road 3 to Zahn Road. Traffic officers will control traffic with a portable signal at Zahn Road and SH 361. Please be on the lookout for Officers and safety personnel.

Beach goers are encouraged to leave early and expect delays due to heavy traffic on the Island. The Texas Department of Transportation project on Park Road 22 and SH 361 will be suspended, between March 7th through the 23rd, so not to interfere with the beach traffic.

While the City of Corpus Christi encourages everyone to have a good time and enjoy the beach, officers will be on the lookout for alcohol related crimes such as DWI, public intoxication and underage drinking. All vehicles will be required to have a “beach parking permit”.
Beach goers are reminded that the following are prohibited at the beach by city ordinance:

•No glass containers (City Ord 10-65)
•No littering (City Ord 10-57)
•Dogs are prohibited on the beach from Access Road 3 to Zahn Road (during Spring Break by Special Order of the City Manager City Ord 10-59)

Due to safety concerns, the City of Corpus Christi strongly requests pallets not be taken to the beach.  Burning of pallets is prohibited as the nails leave dangerous litter.  Fires on the beach also have to comply with City Ordinance 10-67. Most importantly open fires in a fire pit or on the ground cannot be any larger than three (3) feet in any dimension.

For a more information on the City Ordinances please click on the link: MUNICODE

Community Outreach

Patrol Report March 6, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 165 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight March 5 to 6:00am March 6, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

“Delta” District

Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2014, 22:10
Location: 1600 Eighteenth Street
Offense: Aggravated Assault (Penal Code Section 22.02) 2nd Degree Felony
Case Number: 1403050139

Corpus Christi Police arrested 20-year-old Lamarcus Mason (12/30/1993) and took a 16-year-old into custody for an aggravated assault and burglary on the 1600 block of Eighteenth Street Wednesday night. Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint from a 60-year-old man and a 46-year-old woman at 10:10pm. The 60-year-old man told Officers two unknown men kicked the door open to his home and pointed a handgun at him. No injuries were reported. The 60-year-old man told Officers the man with the gun demanded to know where a person was located, then left the house without having taken any property. The 60-year-old man and the 46-year-old woman provided a description of the two men to Officers.

Corpus Christi Police Officer J. Silva recognized the description of the suspects and went to a home on the 2000 block of Seventeenth Street. Officer Silva saw the suspects arrive at the house and Officer Silva arrested Mason and took the 16-year-old boy into custody. Officers delivered Mason to the city detention center for aggravated assault and burglary. Officer Silva delivered the 16-year-old boy to the Nueces County Juvenile Detention Center for burglary and discovered the 16-year-old boy had directives to apprehend for terroristic threats and for theft.

Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2014, 23:46
Location: 700 South Water Street
Offense: Robbery (Penal Code Section 29.02) 2nd Degree Felony
Case Number: 1403050149

A 21-year-old woman reported a robbery at a parking garage on the 700 block of South Water Street to Corpus Christi Police Wednesday night. The 21-year-old woman told Officers she made arrangements to meet a man in the parking garage to go to a party. The 21-year-old woman said the man she intended to meet arrived at the parking garage with two other men. The 21-year-old woman told Officers the man she intended to meet asked to ride with her and she agreed, and then got out of the car to organize her seats. The 21-year-old woman told Officers the men then tied her with duct tape and took her money and her cell phone. The 21-year-old woman told Officers the men left and she was able to break free from the duct tape restraint. The 21-year-old woman told Officers she was not injured and she described the men as having left in a tan Chevy Suburban. The 21-year-old woman described the suspects to Officers as men about 20 years of age, about 5 feet 10 inches tall, about 180 pounds, and wore ski masks and dark clothing.

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.

Corpus Christi Police Daily Blotter