Hookah Lounge Murder Suspect Arrested

Occurred:  December 15, 2012, 3:36am
Location: 505 South Water Street http://goo.gl/maps/9dQtR
Event:  Homicide 
Case Number: 1212150028

Bacilio Rudy Hernandez
Bacilio Rudy Hernandez

Patrick Mark Brailey, 29, was fatally injured Saturday, December 15, 2012 after a disturbance at the  Smokin Waves Lounge at 505 S. Water Street.  Further investigation revealed, a man at the gathering walked away from the crowd and discharged a firearm in the direction of the crowd, striking Brailey.  He would later die from his injury at Spohn Memorial.

Homicide/Robbery Detective Ralph Lee worked persistently on the homicide investigation and was able to obtain a murder warrant for Bacilio Rudy Hernandez (09/01/77) when he was positively identified as the shooter.

Hernandez who is a known gang member was arrested by Gang Unit Officers on December 3, 2013 at 418 Hiawatha.  He was booked at the City Detention Center and charged with Murder.  His bond is set at $1,000,000.

For additional information, please see the original blotter post at http://wp.me/p1D8kP-2Uv .

Patrol Report December 4, 2013

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 182 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight December 3 to 6:00am December 4, 2013. These are a sample of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Adam” District

Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 22:51

Location: 3100 Huisache Street http://goo.gl/maps/MMLxT

Offense: Aggravated Assault (Penal Code Section 22.02) 1st Degree Felony

Case Number: 1312030154

Corpus Christi Police are investigating an aggravated assault on the 3100 block of Huisache Street in which a 15-year-old girl suffered a gunshot wound Tuesday night. The 15-year-old girl told Officers she knew her attacker and Officers are searching for a 16-year-old boy believed to be responsible for the assault. No arrests have been made and Investigating Officers believe the 15-year-old girl will recover from her injuries.

 

Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 12:03pm

Location: 4500 Yolanda Drive http://goo.gl/maps/lBUaF

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

Case Number: 1312030052

Corpus Christi Police arrested three people for an aggravated robbery that happened on the 4500 block of Yolanda Drive and caused a nearby school to be placed on lockdown Tuesday. A 22-year-old woman and a 48-year-old man went to a house on the 3100 block of Yolanda Drive at noon Tuesday to sell car wheels. The potential buyer went inside the home and returned with two men armed with a handgun and took the wheels by force. Corpus Christi Police arrived and arrested 21-year-old Janet Ramirez (1/8/1992), 26-year-old Ricardo Green (1/5/1987), and 22-year-old Ira Roberts (12/31/1990) for aggravated robbery and delivered the three suspects to the city detention center.

 

“Charlie” District

Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 16:05

Location: 5314 McArdle Road http://goo.gl/maps/sbUqj

Offense: Aggravated Assault on a Peace Officer (Penal Code Section 22.02) 1st Degree Felony

Case Number: 1312030092

Corpus Christi Police arrested 24-year-old Nicolas Maxwell (7/6/1989) for aggravated assault on a peace officer after Maxwell attacked a Corpus Christi Police Officer at the bus stop at 5314 McArdle Road Tuesday afternoon. A Corpus Christi Police Officer responded to a complaint of a possibly intoxicated man in the roadway on the 5300 block of McArdle Road at about 4:00pm. The Officer found Maxwell at the bus stop who matched the description and approached to check the welfare of Maxwell. Maxwell grabbed a nearby brick and attacked the Officer by attempting to strike the Officer with the brick. The Officer arrested Maxwell and delivered him to the city detention center for Aggravated Assault on a Peace Officer and Resisting Arrest. The Officer was not struck by the brick and was not injured in the event.

 

Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 11:26am

Location: 5901 Weber Road http://goo.gl/maps/HIgbO

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

Case Number: 1312030040

Corpus Christi Police arrested 19-year-old Ronald Dubuque (9/9/1994) for racing his red 2013 Chevrolet Camaro on the 5900 block of Weber Road at 11:26 am Tuesday. Dubuque was additionally charged with possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. The Officer then delivered Dubuque 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.

Town Hall Meeting Scheduled for Wednesday Evening

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In light of recent events that have occurred in the 3500 block of Lariat Lane and in the 5300 of Greenbriar, representatives from the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Charlie District (south side) Patrol Division will hold a town hall meeting. The meeting will be this Wednesday (12/4/2013) at the CC Country Club located at 6300 Everhart Road. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. All residents are invited to attend this meeting.

District Commander John Houston and Captain Ed Shannon along with staff will discuss the latest crime statistics for the areas of concern. In keeping with the mission of “Reducing Crime, Reducing the Fear of Crime and Enhancing Public Safety” this meeting will also include tips for safety of people and also of keeping homes secure.

A short question and answer session will follow.

For those unable to make the meeting, a live stream is available by visiting Corpus Christi Police Department’s LiveStream website. http://new.livestream.com/accounts/5190505/events/2594787

New Year, New Ride! Join us for our Monthly Auction

On Saturday, January 4, 2014, a total of 109 cars, trucks, and motorcycles will be auctioned at the Corpus Christi Police Department Vehicle Impound Lot located at 5485 Greenwood Drive during our monthly auction. The site has four paved acres for an auction lot.

Approximately 39 of these vehicles are “No Insurance” impounds. On Friday, January 3, 2014, the general public will be allowed to register and view the vehicles to be auctioned from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There is no registration fee.

On the day of the auction, the general public can continue to register and view the vehicles from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. The auction will commence promptly at 10:00 a.m. on January 5, 2014.   The vehicles to be auctioned can be viewed at www.siskauction.com. An auction list may also be downloaded from the same website.

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.

During December 2013, Officers issued 439 citations for Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility and impounded 76 vehicles for the same charge.  In 2013, a total of 7,114 citations for Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility were issued and 1,036 vehicles were impounded for the same charge.

Patrol Report December 3, 2013

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 182 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight December 2 to 6:30am December 3, 2013. These are a sample of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Adam” District

Date: Monday, December 2, 2013, 8:04am

Location: 818 South Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/Q7fKD

Offense: Burglary of a Building (Penal Code Section 30.02) State Jail Felony

Case Number: 1312020038

A 58-year-old man reported a burglary to a building at 818 South Padre Island Drive to the Corpus Christi Police Monday. The 58-year-old man told Officers two men broke through a side wall to the business to gain entry into the building while it was closed and unoccupied and the two men took a large quantity of cigarettes. The 58-year-old man provided video of the event to Officers.

 

“Charlie” District

Date: Monday, December 2, 2013, 15:31

Location: 5425 South Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/qRKm6

Offense: Theft (Penal Code Section 31.03) State Jail Felony

Case Number: 1312020106

Corpus Christi Police arrested 41-year-old Michael King (3/12/1972) for felony theft at the Moore Plaza Shopping Center Monday afternoon. A 62-year-old woman reported to the Corpus Christi Police a shoplifter from a store in the Moore Plaza Shopping Center at about 3:30pm. The 62-year-old woman provided a description of the theft suspect and a Corpus Christi Police Officer stopped King who matched the description of the suspect. The Officer discovered evidence of the crime and arrested King for theft and for resisting arrest. The Officer then delivered King to the city detention center.

 

Date: Monday, December 2, 2013, 18:10

Location: 3600 La Paz Drive http://goo.gl/maps/FJwQY

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

Case Number: 1312020134

A 60-year-old man reported a burglary to his home located at the 3600 block of La Paz Drive to Corpus Christi Police Monday. The 60-year-old man told Officers someone broke the back window to his home to gain entry during the day while the house was unoccupied and the person took about $500 dollars worth of property from inside the home.

 

Date: Monday, December 2, 2013, 21:32

Location: Dabney Street at Staples Street http://goo.gl/maps/YcqDd

Offense: Warrant of Arrest (Code of Criminal Procedure 15.01)

Case Number: 1312020158

A Corpus Christi Police Officer initiated a traffic stop at Dabney and Staples Street when he saw a green 1993 Honda Civic drive on the road with an inoperable headlight. The vehicles stopped and the driver of the Civic, 29-year-old John Tamez (11/5/1984) exited the vehicle and approached the Officer. The Officer instructed Tamez to get back in the vehicle, and Tamez ran from the scene. Corpus Christi Police Officers chased and apprehended Tamez and discovered Tamez had an active municipal court warrant for his arrest. Tamez was arrested for the warrant for his arrest and for evading arrest. The Civic was taken to the city impound and Officers delivered Tamez to the city detention center.

 

“Delta” District

Date: Monday, December 2, 2013, 21:45

Location: 701 North Staples Street http://goo.gl/maps/OpmnD

Offense: Warrant of Arrest (Code of Criminal Procedure 15.01)

Case Number: 1312020161

Corpus Christi Police arrested two men at a convenience store Monday after Officers smelled burnt marijuana in the parking lot. Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint of a theft at the store at 9:45pm. Officers smelled a strong odor of burnt marijuana as they went into the store to address the complaint. The Officers then investigated the source of the odor and arrested 27-year-old Shamar Lindsey (7/29/1986) for a warrant for his arrest for Possession of Marijuana and Officers arrested 25-year-old Joshua Lindsey for possession of a controlled substance. Officers then delivered the two 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.

Auto Burglar’s Identity Sought

Date:  November, 15, 2013, 5:04am
Location:  6329 Hwy 286 SB http://goo.gl/maps/Xj01e
Event:  Auto Burglary
Case Number:  1311150075

Corpus Christi Police Auto Theft Detectives are asking the public’s assistance to help identify an auto burglar who took several tools from a Chevrolet pickup truck.

The suspect can be seen driving up to the truck and removing the item the items from the toolbox.

Video surveillance clips have been uploaded to the Police Department’s YouTube CorpusChristiPD account at http://youtu.be/luiLmjdDOns

Anyone with any information on this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com.   Tipster will earn a cash reward.

Police Investigate Possible Burglary on Greenbriar

Date: Monday, December 02, 2013, 10:33am
Location: 5300 Greenbriar Drive http://goo.gl/maps/i3pzy
Offense: Burglary of a Habitation/Homicide
Case Number: 1312020066

Corpus Christi Police are investigating a possible burglary of a habitation on the 5300 block of Greenbriar Drive. Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint of a shooting at 10:33am and found a man outside of a home with injuries consistent with at least one gunshot wound. The injured man, who is not the home owner, was taken by ambulance to the hospital for treatment for what Officers believe are life threatening injuries. Officers contacted the 56-year-old home owner and found the home owner was not injured. Detectives believe they have accounted for all suspects in this event.

Corpus Christi Police Detectives and Forensics Lab Technicians arrived at the scene to gather information and evidence. The 56-year-old home owner and several witnesses were taken to Police Headquarters for interviews.  Police continue to investigate to determine if any criminal act was committed and what criminal charges may be appropriate. Anyone with any additional information about this event should call the Corpus Christi Police Detectives at 361-886-2841. Anyone may provide Information to investigators and keep their identity secret through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which leads to an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

UPDATE:

Corpus Christi Homicide/Robbery Detectives have identified the shooting victim from 5300 Greenbriar as Dustin James Tate (07/03/84).  Tate died on the evening of  December 2, 2013 from his injuries sustained during the burglary.

Detectives are investigating the shooting as a homicide.  They will also continue to investigate the original call for the residential burglary.  Once the investigation is complete, it will be presented to the Nueces County District Attorney’s Office.

Patrol Report December 2, 2013

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 591 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight November 28 to 6:00am December 2, 2013. These are a sample of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Adam” District

Date: Sunday, December 1, 2013, 1:07am

Location: 900 Nandina Drive http://goo.gl/maps/8f1Ln

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

Case Number: 1312010020

Corpus Christi Police arrested a 39-year-old man for stealing a gold 1993 Chevrolet Suburban on the 900 block of Nandina Drive Sunday morning. A 22-year-old man made a complaint to the Corpus Christi Police at 1:07am that an unknown person stole his vehicle from the driveway of his residence. The 22-year-old man explained to the Officers that he heard the engine start to the Suburban parked in the driveway, and the 22-year-old man said he saw the vehicle back out of the drive, and leave. Another Corpus Christi Police Officer found the vehicle parked at a hotel on Leopard Street and arrested 39-year-old Donald Garcia for the Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle. The Officer discovered evidence of other crimes in the vehicle with Garcia and continued to investigate. The Officers discovered there were three vehicles on the 900 block of Nandina which were the target of burglary and the radios were taken from each vehicle. Garcia was additionally charged for the burglaries to the vehicles.

 

“Bravo” District

Date: Sunday, December 1, 2013, 21:15

Location: 6101 Saratoga Boulevard http://goo.gl/maps/mLuX2

Offense: Theft (Penal Code Section 31.03) State Jail Felony

Case Number: 1312010141

Corpus Christi Police arrested 3 people Sunday for stealing over $1,500 dollars worth of merchandise from a retail store at 6101 Saratoga Boulevard Sunday night. Corpus Christi Police responded to a shoplifting complaint at 9:15pm. Officers were provided a description of the vehicle the suspects used to leave the parking lot. A Corpus Christi Police Officer saw the suspect vehicle on Saratoga and conducted a traffic stop to investigate the suspects. A store employee told Officers the three suspects loaded carts full of merchandise and left the store without paying. The Officer discovered evidence of the crime and arrested 38-year-old David Delacruz (5/6/1975), 22-year-old Danny Cruz (10/23/1991) and 44-year-old Shirley Ybarra (10/10/1969) for theft. The merchandise was returned to the store, the vehicle was impounded, and the three suspects were delivered to the city detention center.

 

“Charlie” District

Date: Sunday, December 1, 2013, 00:17

Location: 6700 Everhart Road http://goo.gl/maps/EHB7b

Offense: Reckless Driving (Transportation Code Section 545.401) Class B Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1312010006

Corpus Christi Police arrested 26-year-old Alexander Gonzalez (10/28/1987) for reckless driving on the 6700 block of Everhart Road Sunday morning. A Corpus Christi Police Officer conducted surveillance on Saratoga Boulevard for aggressive driving and saw a white 2 door Acura Integra travel at a high rate of speed, rapidly change lanes, and cause an unnecessary risk to other  drivers on the road. The Officer arrested Gonzalez and delivered him to the city detention center.

 

Date: Saturday, November 30, 2013, 12:54pm

Location:  4200 Ayers Street http://goo.gl/maps/gRMHr

Offense: Theft (Penal Code Section 31.03) Class A Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1311300065

Corpus Christi Police investigated a bicycle theft and discovered an injured 44-year-old man at the 4200 block of Ayers Street Saturday. Corpus Christi Police responded to aid a 44-year-old man with injuries to his face just before 1pm Saturday. The Corpus Christi Fire Department provided emergency medical assistance to the 44-year-old man while the Officers investigated a criminal complaint. A 50-year-old woman told Officers the 44-year-old man stole the bike and the owner chased the 44-year-old man. The 50-year-old woman told Officers the owner of the bike punched the 44-year-old man several times and took back the bike. The 50-year-old woman described the bike owner to Officers as possibly a professional bike rider with a professional style expensive bike. The 50-year-old woman told Officers the owner of the bike left the area and could not be found.

Officers discovered the 44-year-old man had a plastic bag with what the Officers believed to be marijuana. The 44-year-old man was taken to the hospital and then admitted for treatment of his injuries. The Officers placed the contraband in the evidence locker and generated a criminal complaint against the 44-year-old man for possession of marijuana and for theft.

 

“Delta” District

Date: Sunday, December 1, 2013, 15:34

Location: 600 25th Street http://goo.gl/maps/jRHgo

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

Case Number: 1312010102

Corpus Christi Police investigated a complaint of a person who discharged a firearm in the 600 block of 25th Street Sunday afternoon. Officers discovered a 17-year-old man suffered a minor gunshot wound to the arm after a confrontation with another man at the 600 block of 25th Street. The 17-year-old man went to the hospital for treatment.  Investigators continue to gather evidence and information to determine the facts of the case.

 

Date: Saturday, November 30, 2013, 22:34

Location: 3206 Ayers Street http://goo.gl/maps/l1Tvy

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

Case Number: 1311300141

A 21-year-old man reported to Corpus Christi Police that an unknown person stabbed him while he sat at a bar at 3206 Ayers Street Saturday night. The 21-year-old man told Officers the suspect approached him from behind and stabbed him with a knife and then the suspect ran outside to flee the area. A 35-year-old woman described the suspect to Officers as a Hispanic man about 35 years of age, 5 feet 9 inches tall, about 160 pounds, and a blue and gray shirt.

Corpus Christi Police Officers noted one arrest related to shopping crowds on Thursday night. Corpus Christi Police arrested 25-year-old James Wilborn (11/17/1988) for public intoxication after he caused a disturbance at 5488 South Padre Island Drive at about 8:00pm Thursday night. No other problems 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.

Texas Parking & Transportation Association Roundtable Comes to Corpus Christi

On Monday, December 2nd the Corpus Christi Police Department is sponsoring a Texas Parking & Transportation Association Parking Professionals Roundtable in Corpus Christi, TX at American Bank Center from 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM.

The Roundtable offers three sessions with parking industry experts speaking on Revitalization and the Dilemmas of Parking in Downtowns, ‘Green’ Parking Technology and Private-Public Partnerships, as well as networking opportunities during the catered lunch. The TPTA hosts an annual Convention & Tradeshow as well as three Roundtables that are held throughout Texas and usually offered in larger cities such as Houston, San Antonio, Austin and Dallas-Fort Worth.

The TPTA is a parking industry association representing municipal, airport, university and private owned parking entities and programs throughout Texas, as well as technology and equipment vendors and various city transit systems.

The Police Department worked with the TPTA, Corpus Christi Convention Bureau, American Bank Center and the city’s Parking Advisory Committee in organizing the event. Preregistered attendees included numerous local organizations from municipal, airport, university and private owned and managed parking programs, as well attendees from organizations in Houston, Austin and San Antonio.

The Roundtable also brings in vendors that can assist all of these entities in technology, equipment, design and consulting services.

 

Patrol Report November 27, 2013

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 156 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight November 26 to 6:40am November 27, 2013. These are a sample of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Adam” District

Date: Tuesday, November 26, 2013, 22:45

Location: 6741 Leopard Street http://goo.gl/maps/qs9LZ

Offense: Burglary of a Building (Penal Code Section 30.02) State Jail Felony

Case Number: 1311260141

A 47-year-old man reported a burglary to the Corpus Christi Police Tuesday which happened at 6741 Leopard Street. The 47-year-old man told Officers an unknown man cut holes in the fence to the business while no person was present and entered the property. The 47-year-old man told Officers he estimated the cost of repairs to be about $500 dollars. The 47-year-old man described the suspect as a male who wore a black jumpsuit, a white bandana to cover his face, and sunshades.

 

“Bravo” District

Date: Tuesday, November 26, 2013, 7:57am

Location: 1105 Airline Road http://goo.gl/maps/BOvV9

Offense: Burglary of a Building (Penal Code Section 30.02) State Jail Felony

Case Number: 1311260027

An 81-year-old woman reported a burglary to her business to the Corpus Christi Police Tuesday which happened at 1105 Airline Road. The 81-year-old woman told Officers an unknown person broke the back door to her business while no person was inside the building and took some hair products without permission.

 

Date: Monday, November 25, 2013, 21:16

Location: 817 Everhart Road http://goo.gl/maps/cWGgj

Offense: Burglary of a Building (Penal Code Section 30.02) State Jail Felony

Case Number: 1311250137

A 43-year-old woman reported a burglary to her business to the Corpus Christi Police Monday night which happened at 817 Everhart Road. The 43-year-old woman told Officers an unknown man broke the back door to the business while no person was inside the building and went through a cash register without permission. The 43-year-old woman described the suspect as a male who wore a hoodie blue jeans, gloves, and a hat.

 

“Charlie” District

Date: Tuesday, November 26, 2013, 6:00am

Location: 5133 Flynn Parkway http://goo.gl/maps/gFYz8

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

Case Number: 1311260017

A 35-year-old man reported a burglary to his vehicle Tuesday which happened at 5133 Flynn Parkway. The 35-year-old man told Officers some unknown person broke a window to his black 2013 GMC Yukon while it was parked and unattended overnight and took about $3,400 dollars worth of property from inside the vehicle without permission.

 

“Delta” District

Date: Tuesday, November 26, 2013, 23:34

Location: 3302 Baldwin Boulevard http://goo.gl/maps/2FvBH

Offense: Theft (Penal Code Section 31.03) Class C Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1311260140

Corpus Christi Police arrested 20-year-old Sergio Torres (8/13/1993) for stealing beer from a store and for a warrant for his arrest for theft at the 3300 block of Baldwin Boulevard Tuesday night. A 19-year-old man called a complaint of theft from a store to the Corpus Christi Police and provided a description of the suspect. A Corpus Christi Police Officer saw Torres, who matched the description of the suspect, on the 3100 block of Morgan Avenue. The Officer stopped Torres and discovered he had a warrant for his arrest for theft. The Officer discovered evidence of the theft from the store and Torres was also arrested for the theft from the store and then delivered 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.

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