Accident Claims Life of Young Child

Date: Saturday, February 15, 2014, 11:22am

Location: 1400 Devon Drive

Event: Major vehicle crash

Crash Number: C1400610

Corpus Christi Police responded to a major vehicle crash Saturday at the 1400 block of Devon Drive in which a 6-year-old boy was run over by a truck. A 31-year-old man drove a white 2006 Ford F-150 pickup truck with a 26-year-old male passenger in reverse to leave a private driveway. The 31-year-old man saw children playing near the vehicle and he warned the children the truck was going to move. The 31-year-old man backed the truck and felt the front passenger side wheel run over something. The men discovered one of the children who had been playing, a six-year-old boy, fell under the truck and was run over. The six-year-old boy was taken to the hospital by ambulance, but did not survive his injuries.

Corpus Christi Police Officers impounded the truck while the investigation continues for this event. No criminal charges or traffic citations have been applied.

Traffic Fatality on SH 358

Officers responded to an accident with a pedestrian on SH 358 WB (SPID) @ Moravian at 6:37 p.m. All three lanes of the westbound side of the freeway were closed off.

Witnesses informed Officers that a 37-year-old male ran from the McDonald’s at Kostoryz and SPID onto the freeway. He ran northbound across SH 358 EB, jumped the jersey barrier and continued on. He was struck in the left westbound lane by a Chevrolet Silverado pickup driven by a 31-year-old male.

The 37-year-old pedestrian died at the scene. Neither the driver of the pickup, nor the passenger, were injured. The driver was not cited. Alcohol was not a factor in the accident.

The freeway was reopened around 10:00 p.m.

Crash number: C1400605

Have a Heart! Fall in Love Adopt-a-thon Today at Animal Care Services

Corpus Christi Animal Care Services will be hosting a Valentine’s Day Adopt-a-thon today from 1:00pm to 10:00pm  at  the Animal shelter, 2626 Holly Rd.
More than 20 cats and 60 dogs are currently available for adoption. Most adoptable animals have either been sponsored or have waived adoption fees. All adoptable cats have waived fees.  All other adoptable animals will have a reduced adoption fee of $14.
For more information on the adoption process, go online to: http://www.cctexas.com/government/ccpd/animal-care/adoption-fees/index
All impounded animals can be viewed at http://www.petharbor.com or the CCACS Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/corpuschristianimalcareservices
All available animals are spayed or neutered, microchipped, have their first set of vaccinations and dogs will be tested for heartworms. These total services may cost hundreds of dollars elsewhere, but CCACS has already taken care of preparing these animals for a happy, healthy life in their new home.

Patrol Report February 13, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 166 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight February 12 to 6:00am February 13, 2014. These are a sample of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Adam” District

Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2014, 22:40

Location: 5300 Leopard Street

Offense: Criminal Mischief (28.03) Class B Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1402120144

Corpus Christi Police arrested 21-year-old Kyle Benavidez (4/4/1992) for Criminal Mischief and Evading Arrest at the 5300 block of Leopard Street Wednesday night. Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint from a 31-year-old man that Benavidez broke a window to a motel room and then ran from the scene before officers arrived. The 31-year-old man told Officers he estimated the damage at about $60 dollars. Officers found Benavidez under a bridge on Leopard Street and Benavidez ran from the Officers. Benavidez ran east in the westbound lanes and was struck by a Corpus Christi Police patrol car. Benavidez was transported to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries and then delivered to the city detention center for criminal mischief and evading arrest.

 

“Bravo” District

Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2014, 7:14

Location: 2500 Scabbard Drive

Offense: Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle (Penal Code Section 31.07) State Jail Felony

Case Number: 1402120018

A 50-year-old man reported his vehicle stolen from the driveway to his home on the 2500 block of Scabbard Drive Wednesday. The 50-year-old man told Officers an unknown person broke into his Chevy Silverado overnight and found the spare key to his black 2013 Chevy Tahoe. The 50-year-old man told Officers his Tahoe was gone and reported the Tahoe stolen. Officers located the Tahoe in the area of Wilderock and Cricket Hollow. The vehicle was parked and unoccupied and returned to the 50-year-old man.

 

“Charlie” District

Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2014, 12:32pm

Location: 4100 Bray Drive

Offense: Burglary of a Habitation (Penal Code Section 30.02) 2nd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1402120067

A 74-year-old man reported a burglary at a home on the 4100 block of Bray Drive to Corpus Christi Police Wednesday. Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint of criminal trespass from the 74-year-old man at 12:32pm. The 74-year-old man told Officers he went to check on a rental property and found 19-year-old Deonte Jones (12/15/1994) and 23-year-old Matthew Garrett (9/13/1990) asleep in the house without permission. Jones and Garrett had taken items from inside the house and were arrested for burglary of a habitation. Garrett was additionally charged with possession of a controlled substance. Officers delivered Jones and Garrett 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.

Police Investigate Homicide on Martin Luther King Drive

Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2014, 19:08
Location: 1400 Martin Luther King Drive
Offense: Murder (Penal Code Section 19.02) 1st Degree Felony
Case Number: 1402120113

Corpus Christi Police are investigating a murder that happened on the 1400 block of Martin Luther King Drive at 7:08pm Wednesday night. Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint of a shooting and found a 43-year-old man on the ground with gunshot wounds. The 43-year-old man was taken to the hospital by ambulance, but did not survive his injuries. Corpus Christi Police Homicide Detectives arrived on the scene to gather information and evidence.

Responding Officers searched for a silver or gray Chevy Lumina four door vehicle that witnesses said may have been involved in this case. Detectives continue to gather information to establish a suspect description.

UPDATE: Detectives have obtained information from witnesses and evidence that the shooter was not in the vehicle and would have been walking. The shooter then got into the four door Chevy and left the scene. It is not a random shooting as the victim may have known the shooter. Detectives continue to search for the shooter and the suspect vehicle that has been described as a Chevrolet four door vehicle, either silver or grey in color with a spoiler.

Anyone with any information about this murder should call the Corpus Christi Police Robbery/Homicide Bureau at 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 http://www.888TIPS.com. If the information provided to Crime Stoppers leads to an arrest, it could earn the caller a cash reward. Anyone may search the website http://www.CrimeReports.com for valuable information about criminal complaints reported to the Corpus Christi Police Department.

Can You Identify This Suspect?

Date:  January 17, 2014
Location:  1601 Agnes, 2002 Morgan

Event:  Credit Card Abuse
Case Number:  1401170118

Corpus Christi Police Detectives are asking the public’s assistance to identify this individual involved in the use of a stolen credit card.  The suspect used the stolen credit card at two different locations buying various items.

Video surveillance clips of the suspects have been uploaded to the police department’s CorpusChristiPD YouTube site at http://youtu.be/etG6Y2NHzYo

Anyone with any information on the identity of the suspect is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com.  Tipsters will earn a cash reward if the suspects are identified and arrested.

Patrol Report February 11, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 171 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight February 10 to 6:00am February 11, 2014. These are a sample of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Bravo” District

Date: Monday, February 10, 2014, 11:48am

Location: 6400 Hardwick Drive

Offense: Burglary of a Vehicle (Penal Code Section 30.04) Class A Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1402100065

A 50-year-old man reported a burglary to his vehicle on the 6400 block of Hardwick to Corpus Christi Police Monday. The 50-year-old man told Officers his rifle; pistol and other items were taken by some unknown person from inside his white 2013 Chevrolet Malibu while it was parked and unattended from 6:00pm Saturday night until 11:00am Monday morning.

 

“Charlie” District

Date: Monday, February 10, 2014, 12:39pm

Location: Interstate Highway 37 ramp to Highway 181 Northbound

Event: Vehicle Crash

Crash Number: C1400536

Corpus Christi Police responded to a vehicle crash which blocked the ramp from Interstate Highway 37 to the Harbor Bridge Monday afternoon. Officers observed a blue 2000 International Harvester Company truck tractor that pulled a trailer full of sand had rolled to its side and obstructed the roadway. Officers learned the truck tractor pulled the trailer through a curve and the trailer struck the concrete barrier, skidded, and the trailer rolled to its side and dumped the sand onto the roadway. Officers reported the truck tractor remained upright. The 65-year-old male operator of the truck tractor was issued a citation for fail to control speed. No injuries were reported.

 

Date: Monday, February 10, 2014, 16:17

Location: 3100 Staples Street

Event: Pedestrian/Vehicle Crash

Crash Number: C1400538

Corpus Christi Police responded to a vehicle crash with a pedestrian at the 3100 block of Staples Street Monday afternoon. Responding Officers learned that a gold 2000 Toyota Camry operated by a 26-year-old man struck a 15-year-old boy in the roadway. The 15-year-old boy was taken to the hospital by ambulance for treatment of hip pain which the Officers considered to be non life-threatening injuries. Officers determined the 15-year-old boy ran in front of the vehicle without regard to the traffic, so the 26-year-old man was released without any issued citations.

 

“Delta” District

Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2014, 00:26

Location: 500 Southern Street

Offense: Aggravated Assault (Penal Code Section 22.02) 2nd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1402110005

An 18-year-old woman reported an aggravated assault at the 500 block of Southern Street to Corpus Christi Police Tuesday morning. The 18-year-old woman told Officers a 22-year-old man responded to a knock at the door to their apartment at about 12:20am Tuesday morning and then went outside to talk to someone. The 18-year-old woman told Officers the 22-year-old man rushed into the apartment and tried to close the door behind him, but two unknown men forced their way into the apartment and stabbed the 22-year-old man in the abdomen. The 18-year-old woman told Officers the men left in a maroon Honda Civic. The 22-year-old man was transported to the hospital by ambulance and was listed in serious, but stable condition.

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.

Patrol Report February 10, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 467 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight February 7 to 6:00am February 10, 2014. These are a sample of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

“Adam” District

Date: Sunday, February 9, 2014, 11:17am

Location: 6000 Horizon Drive     

Offense: Burglary of a Habitation (Penal Code Section 30.02) 2nd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1402090058

A 24-year-old man reported a burglary of a habitation at a home on the 6000 block of Horizon Drive to Corpus Christi Police Sunday. The 24-year-old man told Officers he heard the front door to his home kicked open by two men he knows. The 24-year-old man told Officers the two men went into the home and stole electronics valued at about $1,200 dollars while the 24-year-old man was present. The 24-year-old man told Officers one of the men displayed a weapon and prevented the 24-year-old man from intervening in the theft. No injuries were reported and the two men left in a newer model gray Nissan Altima.

“Bravo” District

Date: Sunday, February 9, 2014, 12:02pm

Location: 6346 Yorktown Boulevard

Offense: Graffiti (Penal Code Section 28.02) Class B Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1402090064

Corpus Christi Police arrested 27-year-old Stephen Contreras (12/13/1986) for graffiti and other charges at Bill Witt Park Sunday. Corpus Christi Police responded to Bill Witt Park at noon to investigate a complaint of a suspicious person. Responding Officers saw Contreras drive out of the park as the Officers entered. Officers believed Contreras matched the description of the suspicious person and noticed an expired motor vehicle inspection sticker on the blue truck Contreras drove, so the Officers initiated a traffic stop to contact Contreras. The Officers discovered Contreras had an invalid license and two warrants for his arrest for theft. Officers arrested Contreras for the warrants, for the expired registration, and for driving while his license was invalid. Officers observed fresh paint on Contreras and evidence of graffiti in the truck. An Officer returned to the park and found fresh graffiti at the park with the same colors as on Contreras. Officers additionally charged Contreras with graffiti and then delivered him to the city detention center.

“Charlie” District

Date: Sunday, February 9, 2014, 1:14am

Location: 4244 South Padre Island Drive

Offense: Aggravated Assault (Penal Code Section 22.02) 2nd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1402090011

A 26-year-old man approached Corpus Christi Police Officers at a club located at 4244 South Padre Island Drive at 1:14am and told the Officers he was stabbed. The 26-year-old man refused to give any information about the event to the Officers and was taken to the hospital by ambulance for treatment of non life-threatening injuries.

Date: Saturday, February 8, 2014, 19:35

Location: 7200 Ridge Creek Drive

Offense: Aggravated Robbery (Penal Code Section 29.03) 1st Degree Felony

Case Number: 1402080122

An 18 year old man reported an aggravated robbery at his home located at the 7200 block of Ridge Creek Drive Saturday night. The 18-year-old man told Officers three unknown men who wore bandanas to cover their faces, kicked open the front door to his home while he and his 87-year-old grandmother were in the home. The 18-year-old man told Officers the men displayed a handgun and a crowbar and then ransacked one of the bedrooms. The 18-year-old man told Officers the men took his cell phone and his wallet, and then left the home. The 18-year-old man told Officers he cut his hand when he rushed to close the door behind the three men as they left the house. No other injuries were reported.

Date: Monday, February 10, 2014, 1:38am

Location: 5901 Weber Road       

Offense: Possession of a Controlled Substance (Health and Safety Code Section 481.1161) Class B Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1402100008

Corpus Christi Police arrested 40-year-old Daniel Luna (11/30/1973) and 24-year-old Rene Hernandez (1/22/1990) for possession of a controlled substance at an apartment complex parking lot Monday morning. Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint of a man with a shotgun in a Chevy Tahoe at 1:40am. Officers found Luna and Hernandez in the vehicle described by the caller and found no firearm, but did find contraband which the Officers believe to be synthetic marijuana in the vehicle. Luna and Hernandez were arrested and then delivered to the city detention center.

“Delta” District

Date: Sunday, February 9, 2014, 3:11am

Location: 1400 Seventeenth Street

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

Case Number: 1402090025

A 40-year-old man reported deadly conduct at the 1400 block of Seventeenth Street to the Corpus Christi Police Sunday morning. Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint of an unknown person who discharged a firearm on the 1400 block of Seventeenth Street at 3:00am Sunday. Officers discovered two cars and a house damaged by gunfire. Witnesses told Officers a white Cadillac left the area right after the gunshots. No injuries were reported.

Date: Sunday, February 9, 2014, 00:36

Location: 1600 North Shoreline Boulevard

Offense: Racing (Transportation Code Section 545.420) Class B Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1402090006

Corpus Christi Police arrested 19-year-old Ryan Dodson (7/26/1994) and 19-year-old Jordon Cookus (9/29/1994) for racing at the 1600 block of North Shoreline Boulevard Sunday morning. Corpus Christi Police Officers observed two vehicles in a speed competition at about 12:30am Sunday. The Officers additionally saw one of the vehicles in the speed competition spin their tires and perform “donuts” for a crowd of people as the Officers approached. Officers arrested Dodson for racing and for reckless driving. Officers then arrested Cookus for racing. While Officers conducted the arrest, 18 year old Christian Farley (1/18/1996) approached and interfered with the arrest. Officers then arrested Farley for interference with public duties and then transported all three men 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.

Animal Care Services Seeks Volunteers!

Volunteers Needed
Volunteers Needed

If you have a deep love and respect for all animals and would like to spend time helping some furry friends, the City’s Animal Care Services is looking for you.

On Saturday, February 8, 2014, at 11:00 a.m., Animal Care Services (ACS) located at 2626 Holly Road is offering its first City-sponsored volunteer orientation.  Participants will be given information regarding the opportunities for volunteering in different areas of the shelter including:

  • Cleaning cages and kennels
  • Social Media
  • Cruelty Investigation (trained volunteers only)
  • Outreach and community education
  • Donation drives
  • Providing food and water for the animals
  • Washing food and water bowls
  • Laundry, floor washing and general housekeeping
  • Adoption counseling
  • Answering the phone
  • Socializing animals
  • Grooming and bathing animals
  • Other duties as assigned

ACS relies on volunteer support in almost every aspect of its operations from walking dogs to socializing cats, to fundraising and data entry.  Volunteers must be at least 18 years old, unless accompanied by an adult, or a member of a youth educational or community service program, such as the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts or Explorers.  For more information contact Animal Care Services at (361) 826-4630 or via email at animalcareclinic@cctexas.com.

Patrol Report February 7, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 153 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight February 6 to 6:00am February 7, 2014. These are a sample of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Bravo” District

Date: Thursday, February 6, 2014, 18:36

Location: 1305 Airline Road

Offense: Aggravated Robbery (Penal Code Section 29.03) 1st Degree Felony

Case Number: 1402060098

Corpus Christi Police arrested 31-year-old Ismael Torres (7/5/1982) for aggravated robbery at a store located at 1305 Airline Road Thursday night. Corpus Christi Police responded to a shoplifting complaint at the store in which a store employee chased Torres from the store in an effort to detain Torres for Police. The 19-year-old store employee chased Torres until Torres stopped and stabbed the 19-year-old man in the side. Corpus Christi Police arrived and captured Torres after a short foot chase.

The 19-year-old man was treated for non life threatening injuries. Torres was arrested for aggravated robbery and evading arrest. The 19-year-old man told Officers Torres took cologne from the store without paying for the merchandise. Officers delivered Torres to the city detention center.

 

“Charlie” District

Date: Thursday, February 6, 2014, 8:20am

Location: 4721 Ayers Street

Offense: Theft (Penal Code Section 31.03) 3rd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1402060021

A 39-year-old man reported a theft from a vehicle sales dealership located at 4721 Ayers Street to Corpus Christi Police Thursday. The 39-year-old man told Officers he is employed as the general sales manager for the business and reported catalytic converters, valued at $2,500 each, stolen from ten 2014 pickups on the lot. The 39-year-old man told Officers that the wiring harnesses for each of the converters were cut with an estimated $1,700 of damage. The 39-year-old man told Officers the total loss was about $42,000 to the business.

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.

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