Community Outreach

Woman Takes Man’s Lost Wallet

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Date:  October 11, 2013, 12:17pm
Location: 3850 S. Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/KRp4w
Event: Theft
Case Number: 1310110090

Corpus Christi Property Crimes Detectives are asking the public’s assistance to help identify the suspect involved in the theft of a wallet.  The victim can be seen on surveillance video as he looks for his missing wallet which had fallen out of his  short pocket.

The suspect picks up the wallet, but fails to turn it over to store personnel and leaves the store with it.  The woman is seen arriving and leaving the Kinko’s in a green SUV.  She was accompanied by another woman and a young child.  You can also view surveillance video at our CorpusChristiPD YouTube account at http://youtu.be/YhLYNBAbsQE.

Anyone with any information on this crime or knows the identity of the woman is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Tipsters will earn a cash reward if the suspect is identified and arrested.
Patrol Division

Patrol Report October 22, 2013

“Bravo” District

Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2013, 1:24am

Location: Matlock Street at Weaver Street http://goo.gl/maps/CmRQO

Offense: Curfew Violation (City Ordinance CC33-40) Class C Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1310220010

A Corpus Christi Police Officer conducted a pedestrian stop of three people on the 2000 block of Matlock Street at 1:24am Tuesday morning. The Officer issued a 15-year-old girl a citation for curfew violation. The two men with the 15-year-old girl ages 18 and 20 were issued citations for inducing curfew. The two men were released at the scene and the Officer took the 15-year-old girl to release to her 20-year-old guardian.

 

Date: Sunday, October 20, 2013, 19:05

Location: 2330 Airline Road http://goo.gl/maps/KJQxk

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

Case Number: 1310200118

A 24-year-old woman reported to the Corpus Christi Police that some unknown person broke the window on her gold 2004 Ford Explorer and stole her purse that was left on the front seat while the vehicle was parked and unattended in a parking lot at 2330 Airline Road.

 

“Charlie” District

Date: Monday, October 21, 2013, 14:42

Location: 3808 Staples Street http://goo.gl/maps/SVuLt

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

Case Number: 1310210114

Corpus Christi Police are searching for a woman who robbed a restaurant at 3808 Staples Street Monday afternoon. No injuries were reported. A 24-year-old woman reported to the Corpus Christi Police that an unknown Hispanic woman dressed in all black entered the restaurant through the back door at about 2:40pm Monday and displayed a pistol and then demanded cash. The 24-year-old woman said the suspect was last seen walking south on Weber Road.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic woman about 20 years of age, 5 feet 3 inches tall, 250 pounds with all black clothes.

 

Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2013, 00:02

Location: 3909 Kingston Drive http://goo.gl/maps/xj4gg

Offense: Possession of Marijuana (Health and Safety Code Section 481.121) Class B Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1310220002

Corpus Christi Police arrested a 19-year-old man for Possession of Marijuana Tuesday morning at Kingston Park. A Corpus Christi Police Officer investigated four people in Kingston Park at midnight. The park curfew is from 10pm-6am. A 19-year-old man, a 20-year-old man and a 17-year-old woman were issued citations for violation of park curfew and released. The fourth person, 19-year-old Anibal Morales (7/27/1994) was issued a citation for violation of park curfew and arrested for Possession of Marijuana. The Officer then delivered Morales to the city detention center.

 

Date: Monday, October 21, 2013, 23:32

Location: 6643 Staples Street http://goo.gl/maps/usZfG

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

Case Number: 1310210196

A 21-year-old woman reported to the Corpus Christi Police that an unknown person broke the window to her black 2006 Mercedes and stole her purse that was left on the back passenger floor while the car was parked and unattended in a parking lot at 6643 Staples Street.

 

“Delta” District

Date: Monday, October 21, 2013, 18:32

Location: 2902 North Shoreline Boulevard http://goo.gl/maps/09A0f

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

Case Number: 1310210156

Corpus Christi Police arrested a 27-year-old man at 2909 North Shoreline Boulevard with 8 warrants for his arrest Monday night. A Corpus Christi Police Officer was developed information to locate a fugitive. The Officer went to 2909 North Shoreline and arrested 27-year-old Joshua Grier (7/10/1986) for seven warrants out of Kerr County which include: a theft; Fail to comply with the duty to register as a sex offender with a previous conviction; bail jumping; fail to comply with sex offender conditions; Assault; another theft; and Fail to Appear. The total bond amount for the seven warrants was $194,500 dollars. Grier has another warrant for Aggravated Assault in Michigan but there is no extradition from Texas to Michigan for that offense. Grier was then delivered to the city detention center.

 

Date: Monday, October 21, 2013, 18:57

Location: North Brownlee Boulevard at Lipan Street http://goo.gl/maps/Sr7Ec

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

Case Number: 1310210162

A 20-year-old woman crashed her vehicle into a light pole which interrupted power in the area of Brownlee and Lipan for several hours Monday night. Corpus Christi Police responded to a single vehicle crash where a tan 2002 Chevy Avalanche struck and broke a light pole. Corpus Christi Police arrested the 20-year-old driver, Brandy Hernandez (1/14/1993) for Driving While Intoxicated. No injuries or other damage was reported. Hernandez was taken to the hospital for a medical evaluation and to collect a specimen of her blood before she was 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.

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

Thief Spoils Vacation

Date: October 11, 2013, 14:13 hours
Location: 4101 Agnes Street http://goo.gl/maps/W40ML
Event: Theft
Case: 1310110101

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Corpus Christi Property Crimes Detectives are asking the public’s assistance to help identify the suspect involved in the theft of a bank enveloped filled with an undetermined amount of cash.  The monies were to be used to take the victim’s four-old son to the San Antonio Zoo for his birthday.

The victim can been seen paying for his purchases and leave his bank envelope behind.  The suspect can be seen on surveillance video as he throws his wallet down to hide the envelope.  The suspect pays for his purchase and takes the bank envelope with him.

The suspect is described as a heavyset Hispanic male and last seen wearing an Angels t-shirt and a red baseball cap.  You can also view surveillance video at our CorpusChristiPD YouTube account at http://youtu.be/mPv3qW2pTJU.

Anyone with any information on this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com.   Tipsters will earn a cash reward if the suspect is identified and arrested.

Community Outreach

Man’s Identity Sought

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Date:  October, 15, 2013, 7:25am
Location:  Corner of Dry Creek Drive and East Riverview Drive
Event:  Investigation
Case Number:  1310150121

Corpus Christi Police are asking the public’s assistance to help identify a man who approached a young girl as she waited for the school bus. The man can be seen on video surveillance as he contacts the 12-year-old girl. 

The suspect is described as a White man with a long beard and last seen wearing a teal shirt and a cap. Police say he was driving a dark sports utility vehicle which was missing a wheel cover.

Anyone with any information is asked to call detectives at 361-886-2841 or Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS (8477). A tip may also be submitted online at http://www.888-TIPS.com. Tipsters will earn a cash reward if the suspect is identified.

Community Outreach

Red Ribbon Kick-Off to be held at King High School

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The Corpus Christi Police Department’s Red Ribbon Week campaign committee cordially invites you to attend a Red Ribbon Week kick-off ceremony to be held on at on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 beginning at 9:00am.   Mayor Nelda Martinez and Chief Floyd Simpson will join the Honorable Judge Brent Chesney who will be Guest Speaker at the kick-off event.

Red Ribbon Week was established in 1988 to honor fallen officer, Enrique “Kiki” Camarena, a Drug Enforcement Administration Agent who was killed in the line of duty while working undercover in Mexico. Camarena served in the United States Marine Corps and also worked at firefighter and police investigator prior to joining the DEA. 

This year marks the 28th anniversary of his death. The annual campaign brings attention to the effects of drug abuse, including illegal drugs, alcohol and prescription drugs, and the importance of drug abuse prevention.

The Corpus Christi Police Department, the United States Custom and Border Protection, the Texas Department of Public Safety Aircraft Operations Division, and the Nueces County Sheriff’s Department will visit schools throughout the month of October to educate and organize students to create a drug free environment.  The Police Department’s Enduros, Dive Team, Traffic & Safety Division Motors, Mounted Patrol, McGruff, and the Mobile Museum will be utilized throughout Red Ribbon Week.

Please join us as we celebrate this continued partnership between the community and law enforcement.

Refreshments will be served immediately following the ceremony.  Please see attached calendar for listed events.

For further information contact:
Jose Flores, Senior Officer
Corpus Christi Police Department
Directed Patrol Officer
Cell:  361-774-4415

Community Outreach

CCPD HOSTS A WOMEN IN POLICING SEMINAR

CCPD HOSTS A WOMEN IN POLICING SEMINAR

WHEN: Saturday, October 26, 2013
TIME: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
LOCATION: Del Mar College West Campus
ET (Emerging Technologies) Building Room 105
4101 Old Brownsville Rd
Corpus Christi, Texas 78405

This presentation will cover several topics including information on the Corpus Christi Police Academy, women working in law enforcement, minimum standards, pay / benefits, and how to get started in a law enforcement career with the Corpus Christi Police Department.

Current female Officers from CCPD will be available for Q&A, videos will be available to view and applications will be taken on site.

At the end of the seminar, the entrance physical fitness test will be offered to those who would like to participate and tips on how to improve in physical fitness.

The CCPD will offer refreshments and child care will be provided.

For more information and to RSVP please call: 800-743-2620 OR 361-826-4071.

We will see you there.

Patrol Division

Patrol Report October 21, 2013

“Adam” District

Date: Saturday, October 19, 2013, 20:31

Location: 5500 Leopard Street http://goo.gl/maps/UXKjA

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

Case Number: 1310190131

Corpus Christi Police arrested 53-year-old Gilberto Garcia (7/15/1960) for Driving While Intoxicated after a vehicle crash on the 5500 block of Leopard Street Saturday night. Garcia drove a black 2013 Nissan Altima and struck a 59-year-old man on a red 2009 Harley Davidson motorcycle. The 59-year-old man was taken to the hospital by ambulance with non life threatening injuries. Garcia was taken to the hospital for a medical evaluation and to collect a specimen of his blood. Garcia was then delivered to the city detention center and the Altima was impounded.

 

“Bravo” District

Date: Sunday, October 20, 2013, 2:39am

Location: Saratoga Boulevard at Airline Road http://goo.gl/maps/BS2Ov

Offense: Racing (Transportation Code Section 37.08) Class B Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1310200028

Corpus Christi Police investigated a vehicle crash at Saratoga Boulevard and Airline Road Sunday morning that may have been caused by vehicles racing. A Corpus Christi Police Officer responded to a single vehicle crash at 2:40am. The 21-year-old male driver and the 20-year-old woman passenger told the Officer they were not injured. Witnesses later told the Officer the crashed silver 2004 Cadillac driven by the 21-year-old man was involved in a race with another vehicle and the Cadillac lost control then struck a pole. The Officer gathered more evidence of racing and initiated an offense report for racing and for a complaint of Filing a False Report to A Peace Officer against the 21-year-old man. The 21-year-old man and the 20-year-old woman were released at the scene and the vehicle was towed due to damage. No other damage or injury was reported.

 

Date: Sunday, October 20, 2013, 16:20

Location: 7122 Highway 361 http://goo.gl/maps/sGfVd

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

Case Number: 1310200095

A 36-year-old man reported to the Corpus Christi Police that an unknown person broke the metal grate the covered a window in order to force entry into a building over the weekend and then took tools and metal from inside the building without permission.

 

Date: Monday, October 21, 2013, 4:25am

Location: 5750 Curtis Clark Drive http://goo.gl/maps/wR82D

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

Case Number: 1310210024

Corpus Christi Police took a 15-year-old boy into custody Monday morning for his involvement in stealing from vehicles in the parking lot of an apartment complex. Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint of several males in hoodies going in a group to several vehicles and attempting to make entry. One Corpus Christi Police Officer arrived in the apartment complex parking lot and the group ran over a fence into another apartment complex. A second Corpus Christi Police Officer was in the apartment complex the suspects ran in to and detained five males.

The Officers discovered one 15-year-old boy with stolen property. Four of the suspects were adults (age 17 or more) and released but the 15-year-old boy was taken in to custody and delivered to the city detention center for burglary of a vehicle. The property found with the 15-year-old boy was returned to the owner.

 

“Charlie” District

Date: Monday, October 21, 2013, 4:36am

Location: 7400 Lake Buchanan Court http://goo.gl/maps/HKTMC

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

Case Number: 1310210030

Corpus Christi Police arrested three men Monday morning for stealing from vehicles on the 7400 block of Lake Buchanan Court. Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint of several men breaking into vehicles at 4:30am. The complainant described the men and told Police the three men left the area in a BMW car.

A Corpus Christi Police Officer saw a BMW on Everhart Road and initiated a traffic stop. The three men inside the vehicle matched the description of the burglary suspects. The Officer then discovered evidence of the crime and arrested 17-year-old Estevan Resendez (3/11/1996), 17-year-old Victor Rodriguez (1/13/1996), and 18-year-old Elias Rodriguez (5/10/1995) for burglary of a vehicle. The three men were delivered to the city detention center and the vehicle was taken to the city impound.

 

Date: Sunday, October 20, 2013, 19:41

Location: 6101 Saratoga Boulevard http://goo.gl/maps/Ue6ni

Offense: Organized Retail Theft (Penal Code Section 31.16) State Jail Felony

Case Number: 1310200112

Corpus Christi Police arrested a man and a woman at a store on South Padre Island Drive for Organized Retail Theft Sunday night. A Corpus Christi Police Officer responded to a theft complaint from a retail store at 6101 Saratoga Boulevard. The Officer broadcast the suspect’s description on the two-way Police radio which prompted another Corpus Christi Police Officer to check the parking lot of an other store at 1821 South Padre Island Drive for the suspects. The Officer at 1821 S.P.I.D. found the suspects in the theft from the store on Saratoga and continued to investigate. Officers discovered evidence to support an accusation that the stolen retail merchandise was bartered, sold, or otherwise disposed of in a manner beyond ordinary theft. Corpus Christi Police arrested 30-year-old Bonnie Vidrio (11/11/1982) and 31-year-old Joel Garcia (9/3/1982) for Organized Retail Theft and delivered them 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

CCACS, PAAC, and Chubby’s Mattress Team Up for Adoption Event

Publication1Corpus Christi Animal Care Services and our adoption partner, People Assisting Animal Control (PAAC), have teamed up with Chubby’s Mattress for their 2nd annual adoption event.

On October 19, 2013, from 11:00am to 1:00pm, and in Honor of Chubby’s birthday, an adoption event will be held at 5717 South Padre Island Drive.

Chubby’s will be giving away door prizes including pet bowls, gift baskets, and mattress sets.

Chubby’s has graciously sponsored all adoption fees for the month of October. All animals will be vaccinated, micro chipped, spay/neutered, and have city license.

Adoption applications will be on hand and will be approved by PAAC.  To pre-approve for an adoption, please complete the application online at http://ccpaac.org/forms/.

Criminal Intelligence Unit, Criminal Investigations Division

Police Warn of Unusual Solicitor

Date: Thursday, October 17, 2013, 14:07

Location: 1000 Burkshire Drive http://goo.gl/maps/aLQGm

Case Number: 1310170085

The Corpus Christi Police would like to make the public aware of an event that happened in the area near Airline and Gollihar so they may make informed decisions. A 47-year-old woman reported to the Corpus Christi Police that a man attempted to gain entry into her home on Thursday afternoon. The 47-year-old woman said she confronted the man who said he was an employee for AEP. The man then left the home. There was no damage or injury in this event.

A Corpus Christi Police Officer contacted the man in the neighborhood and was told by the man he was a sales representative from Reliant Energy. There was no evidence to merit an arrest, so the man was identified and released. Representatives from AEP and Reliant were contacted and claimed the man was neither an employee nor a representative of the company.

The man was described as a 39-year-old black male that is 5 feet 8 inches tall, 170 pounds, black hair and brown eyes, and wore a black jersey and blue jeans.

The public should be aware to identify unknown persons who knock at your door before opening the door. Any door to door sales persons must have a city solicitation permit before they attempt sales. It’s a good idea to call the company for which the person is employed to check the validity of the visit before unlocking the door for an unknown person. The public should call the Corpus Christi Police at 886-2600 immediately if they see any unusual person or activity. Visit the Police website to obtain more information about crime prevention at http://www.ccpolice.com/government/ccpd/obtain-information/index.

Search the website Crimereports.com to research all reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi. Anyone who knows any additional information about any crime 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

Targeted Enforcement Sweeps Begin Next Thursday

Targeted Enforcement Sweeps Begin Next Thursday of Baldwin, Blake, Prescott, Tarleton and Surrounding Cross Streets

In keeping with our dedication to reduce the stray animal population and educate the community on responsible pet ownership, Corpus Christi Animal Care Services (CCACS) continues to utilize the Target Spay/Neuter Program. One step of this process is the enforcement stage. Enforcement sweeps will begin on 10/24/2013 for Baldwin, Blake, Prescott, Tarleton and surrounding streets.

Our targeted programs focus on the animals at the greatest risk of being put down in the shelter or abandoned on the street. We choose neighborhoods based on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping of high impound and stray areas. GIS lets us see the community through real data and not through generalizations. This means greater efficiency while using limited resources.

In addition to targeted enforcement of specific areas, CCACS Animal Control Officers perform neighborhood stray sweeps each Thursday. On 10/17/2013, Animal Control Officers issued 22 citations and rescued 10 stray dogs from the below streets:

800 block Redmond St.

3900 block Bradford Dr.

400 block W. Clark

1300 block S. Alameda

200 block Torreon St.

900 block Mendoza St.

1400 and 1500 blocks Buenos Aires

CCACS is committed to providing accessible spay neuter resources, rescuing stray animals off the streets of Corpus Christi as-well-as educating and empowering people to care for their pets.

Corpus Christi Police Daily Blotter