Community Outreach

City of Corpus Christi Alarm Program

Effective 1 November 2013, in accordance with City Ordinance 3 1/2, Officers will not respond to any alarm notification from an alarm site that does not have a valid permit unless the alarm notification was a duress alarm, a hold-up alarm, a panic alarm, or reported to a 9-1-1 emergency telephone number by a person other than an alarm company.

The Corpus Christi City Ordinance Sec. 3½-2 states that an alarm permit is required. Annual alarm fees are $35 dollars for a residential alarm and $60 dollars for a commercial property. The alarm program contact number is 1-877-413-8308. You can visit the City of Corpus Christi Alarm Program online by clicking here. 

Community Outreach

Halloween Safety Tips

As Halloween is upon us we hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable day. Here are a few tips from the CDC website:

Avoid trick-or-treating alone. Walk in groups or with a trusted adult.

Hold a flashlight while trick-or-treating to help you see and others see you. Always WALK and don’t run from house to house.

Look both ways before crossing the street. Use established crosswalks wherever possible.

Only walk on sidewalks whenever possible, or on the far edge of the road facing traffic to stay safe.

Wear well-fitting masks, costumes, and shoes to avoid blocked vision, trips, and falls.

Enter homes only if you’re with a trusted adult. Only visit well-lit houses. Don’t stop at dark houses. Never accept rides from strangers.

As for those who would rather plays tricks than receive treats, remember that damaging a person’s property can be considered “Criminal Mischief”. Don’t ruin your night by having to meet one of our Uniformed Officers. The costume they are wearing is real and so are the consequences.

Let’s hope everyone can enjoy the night.

Community Outreach

Corpus Christi Animal Care Services, to Host New Zeuter and Vaccination Clinic

1426280_624475250925174_736120908_aCorpus Christi Animal Care Services will be hosting ongoing Zeuter and Vaccination clinics to be performed by The Shot Spot, a low-cost mobile veterinarian clinic located in Houston, Texas. The first clinic will be held on Sunday, November 17, 2013 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm at 2626 Holly Rd (Animal Care Services parking lot.)  Another clinic has also been scheduled for November 27, 2013. These clinics are open to the public and are designed to assist working people who need weekend and after-hours alternatives to vaccinate and neuter their pet at a low-cost. 

Zeutering is a state of the art chemical castration procedure that is performed by a specially trained veterinarian. Zeutering, is a FDA approved, non-surgical procedure that can be performed without anesthesia, while leaving the testicles intact. The dog will then be marked with a small tattoo to indicate that he’s been neutered.  The process greatly reduces the cost of neutering and the time it takes to perform an operation.  There is little to no recovery time, no swelling, no irritation, and no stitches.

No appointment is needed to have your pet vaccinated or zeutered.  To see a list of services and prices, please see the Animal Care Services Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/corpuschristianimalcareservices or the Shot Spot website at www.txshotspot.com.

Corpus Christi Animal Care Services is excited to offer this low-cost program to the community.  This is another outstanding example of how we are attempting to reduce the number of stray animals in our city.

Shot Spot Zeuter and Vaccination Clinic

Hosted by:

Corpus Christi Animal Care Services
2626 Holly Road      Corpus Christi, TX. 78401 

November  17, 2013 from 3pm ~ 6 pm

Packages and Services

Canine Services

  • Zeutering (non-surgurical sterilization of male dogs) ~ $99
  • Puppy Pack– DAPPv and dewormer* ~ $20
  • Adult Dog Pack 1 – Rabies 1 year, DAPPv+L4 and dewormer  ~ $35
  • Deluxe Dog Pack – Rabies 1 year, DAPPv+L4, Bordatella, and dewormer  ~ $50
  • Heartworm Test ~ $25
    Heartworm prevention
                     Iverhart Max (tablets)
                     Prohart 6 – Six month injectable
  • Flea and Tick Medications– Activyl Plus, Preventic Collar
    (price varies by type and weight)
  • Rattlesnake Vaccine ~ $20

 Feline Services 

  • Kitten Pack – FVRCP and dewormer*  ~ $25
  • Adult Cat Pack  – Rabies 1 year, FVRCP and dewormer*  ~ $35
  • Deluxe Cat Pack – Rabies 1 year, Felv + HCP, dewormer  ~ $50

Miscellaneous

  • Rabies 1 year (dog and cat) ~ $12
  • Rabies 3 year* (dog and cat) ~  $25
          *Only available with current proof of vaccination.
  • Microchip – Home Again ~ $35

For further information on future dates or Shot Spot services call 956-638-2970, or visit their website at www.txshotspot.com. 
     

 

 

Patrol Division

Patrol Report October 31, 2013

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 195 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight October 30 to 7:00am October 31, 2013. These are a sample of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Adam” District

Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2013, 8:19am

Location: 1100 South Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/Y8EO3

Offense: Criminal Mischief (Penal Code Section 28.03) Class B Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1310300038

A 71-year-old man reported damage to a fence for a business located at 1110 South Padre Island Drive to the Corpus Christi Police Wednesday. The 71-year-old man told Officers an inventory is required to determine if any property was stolen from the fenced area of the business.

 

Date: Saturday, October 26, 2013, 15:46

Location: 3300 Leopard Street http://goo.gl/maps/bbj5p

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

Case Number: 1310260103

A 44-year-old man reported his white 2000 Ford F-150 truck stolen to the Corpus Christi Police Saturday. The 44-year-old man explained that he stopped in a lot at the 3300 block of Leopard Street at about 3:45pm Saturday and left the keys in the ignition and the engine running while the man looked at an unoccupied car for sale in the lot. The 44-year-old man said a man he does not know got into the truck and drove away. The suspect may have left a bag behind which had some identifying information. Detectives continue to investigate to determine if the person who left the bag is the same suspect in this crime. No warrants have been issued, no suspect arrested, and the vehicle remains reported stolen.

 

“Bravo” District

Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2013, 12:33pm

Location: 400 Millbrook Drive http://goo.gl/maps/WVo07

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

Case Number: 1310300071

A 54-year-old woman reported to Corpus Christi Police that she found an unknown man taking her air compressor from her home on the 400 block of Millbrook Drive Wednesday. The woman told Officers her compressor valued at about $150 dollars was in her garage while the door was open. The 54-year-old woman said she went back to the garage and saw the man with the compressor. The 54-year-old woman said the man was white, about 30 years of age and had a neck tattoo. The 54-year-old woman said the man got into a white Ford sport utility vehicle with a woman and then left the area.

 

Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2013, 20:07

Location: 1250 Flour Bluff Drive http://goo.gl/maps/b7SP3

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

Case Number: 1310300157

A Corpus Christi Police Officer was in the parking lot of a retail store at 1250 Flour Bluff Drive when 31-year-old Wesley Spears (12/25/1981) ran out the door of the store after having attempted to steal a flat screen television. The Officer apprehended Spears and delivered him to the city detention center for theft.

 

Date: Thursday, October 31, 2013, 00:17

Location: 8600 Yorktown Boulevard http://goo.gl/maps/b7SP3

Offense: Arson (Penal Code Section 28.02) 2nd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1310310004

Corpus Christi Police and Fire Departments responded to a brush fire at the 8600 block of Yorktown Boulevard Thursday morning and discovered a 4 door sedan completely burned. Investigators suspect the vehicle was intentionally set on fire and generated an offense report for arson.

 

“Delta” District

Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2013, 18:32

Location: 2643 Riggan Street http://goo.gl/maps/6J5PW

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

Case Number: 1310300137

An 18 year old man reported to the Corpus Christi Police that an unknown person took his vehicle by force at a car wash at 2643 Riggan Street Wednesday night. The 18-year-old man told Police he got out of his black Chrysler 300 and was approached by a man who displayed a weapon and demanded the car. The 18-year-old man described the suspect to Police as a short, thin, Hispanic male with a mustache and wore a faded green shirt and blue jeans.

Corpus Christi Police found the vehicle unoccupied at the 1400 block of 18th Street ten minutes after the vehicle was reported stolen.

 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.

Traffic Safety Division

Parking Control Unit Upgrades

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In September of 2010 the Parking Control Unit of the Corpus Christi Police Department began a complete revision and overhaul of personnel, procedures, equipment and operations. Personnel and procedures were addressed immediately to create an ‘Ambassadorship Style Enforcement’ program that was designed after researching best practices of units across the country and then adding a tourism aspect to the mix.

Equipment changes were made in 2011 and 2012 utilizing industry technology standards leading to electronic ticket writers and an upgrade of parking meters improving efficiency, data management, accountability and operational integrity.

Since July, 2012 CCPD began research on upgrading the appearance and transportation needs of the Parking Control Unit. The intent was a uniform and enforcement vehicles that maintained a level of professionalism, while improving visibility and safety. The new look should make Enforcement Officers easy to spot when citizens have tourism questions or need assistance, while also improving the safety of the Enforcement Officers.

For many years the unit utilized golf carts for enforcement. The golf carts appeared as a cheap alternative in the beginning, but after the three-year warranty expired the units were constantly breaking down making them more costly and created concerns of safety. Unfortunately industry standards of enforcement vehicles was inconsistent leading to extended research and finally designing a vehicle from the ground up that would still lean towards cost containment and operational efficiency, but answer the concerns of longevity and safety.

The enforcement vehicles launched today are a first of their kind in the industry. CCPD began using the 4-wheel drive Kawasaki Mule utility vehicles a few years back, but they were still a little too costly for the parking unit. Selecting a 2-wheel drive model greatly reduced the cost and still maintained an energy-efficient vehicle option. Outfitting them with a Parking Enforcement package of light bars, decals and cab enclosures made them unique to the needs of the parking unit. With the Parking Control unit also responsible for neighborhood enforcement since assigned by Police Chief Floyd Simpson, these street legal units will help in that endeavor as well.

“The golf carts, while legal for use for CCPD uses, always concerned us in regards to Enforcement Officer safety”, said Parking Control Operations Manager Marc Denson, “The low visibility and maximum 10 mph speed constantly put our people at risk at intersections, long stretches of streets and in heavy downtown traffic. These new units will provide greater safety and are much more versatile for our current operational objectives, while still being very cost-effective.”

Community Outreach

CCPD To Hold Car Auction Saturday

On Saturday, November 2, 2013, a total of 84 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 30 of these vehicles are “No Insurance” impounds. On Friday, November 1, 2013, 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 November 2, 2013.   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 October 2013, Officers issued 456 citations for Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility and impounded 114 vehicles for the same charge.

Patrol Division

Patrol Report October 30, 2013

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 206 original reports for formal criminal complaints from October 29 – October 30, 2013. These are a sample of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Adam” District

Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 8:59am

Location: 205 Enterprise Parkway

Offense: Terroristic Threats (Penal Code Section 22.07) Class B Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1310290030

A 48-year-old man reported to the Corpus Christi Police that a 44-year-old man threatened to damage the building to a business for unsatisfactory service.

 

“Bravo” District

Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 8:02am

Location: 14049 South Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/P6NQB

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

Case Number: 1310290026

A 39-year-old man reported to the Corpus Christi Police that an unknown person broke a window to the front door to the business at 14049 South Padre Island Drive overnight Monday and then took several sunglasses with a total estimated value of $25,000 dollars.

 

Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 17:17

Location: 8000 Calgary Drive http://goo.gl/maps/wo459

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

Case Number: 13100800108

A Corpus Christi Police Officer arrested 39-year-old Brian Anderson (4/18/1974) for Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle when he was found in a stolen car at the 8000 block of Calgary Tuesday. A Corpus Christi Police Officer responded to a complaint of illegal dumping on the 8000 block of Calgary and found a vehicle driven by Anderson. The Officer noticed a towel that covered the steering column and the Officer conducted more investigation to discover the vehicle was reported stolen from 6635 Staples Street several weeks earlier. The Officer arrested Anderson and delivered him to the city detention center. The vehicle was taken to the city impound lot.

 

“Charlie” District

Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2013, 00:26

Location: 3500 South Alameda Street http://goo.gl/maps/hVC49

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

Case Number: 1310300006

Corpus Christi Police responded to a single vehicle crash at about 12:30am Wednesday morning and arrested 31-year-old Melanie Garcia (4/7/1982) for Driving While Intoxicated. Corpus Christi Police responded to a single vehicle crash in which a silver 2008 Toyota Tundra struck a utility pole. Garcia was taken to the hospital for a medical evaluation and to collect a specimen of her blood and then delivered to the city detention center.

 

“Delta” District

Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 13:05

Location: 707 North Shoreline Boulevard http://goo.gl/maps/xUFb1

Offense: Possession of a Controlled Substance (Health and Safety Code Section 481.115) 3rd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1310290081

Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint of a disturbance at a hotel at 707 North Shoreline Boulevard Tuesday. The Officers found what they believe is cocaine and arrested 39-year-old Leija Oswaldo (11/30/1973) for Possession of a Controlled Substance then delivered Oswaldo 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, Patrol Division

Auto Burglars Identity Sought

The Corpus Christi Police Auto Theft Task Force Detectives would like help from the public to identify and locate the individuals who burglarized a vehicle and used the stolen credit cards.

On October 8, 2013, the Corpus Christi Police Department investigated three auto burglaries which occurred at three fitness facilities; Corpus Christi Athletic Club, Gold’s Gym, and Freedom Fitness.  The victims had left their purses in their vehicle while they worked out. 

Corpus Christi Police Detectives discovered the stolen credit cards were used at local business shortly after the auto burglaries were reported.  Detectives have obtained images of the suspects involved and now need help from the public to identify them. 

The first suspect is described as a White male  in a white t-shirt and orange shorts.  The second suspect is described as a White female wearing white shorts and an orange shirt.  Both suspects fled in a black two-door vehicle with an unidentified driver.  The surveillance video has been uploaded the Police Department’s YouTube account at CorpusChristiPD; http://youtu.be/ZrxPIwThRjU and http://youtu.be/E8TDJoZzXV4.

Anyone who can identify these suspects or has any additional information about this crime should call the Corpus Christi Police Auto Theft Task Force Detectives at 361-886-2841.   If you would like to provide information to detectives and keep their identity secret may call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information online at www.888TIPS.com.  Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

 

Community Outreach

Individuals involved in Hit and Run Crash Call Police

Corpus Christi Traffic and Safety Division Investigators have impounded the vehicle suspected to be involved in Sunday morning’s hit and run accident.  After viewing the airing of the hit and run accident on local media channels, the owners of the black Jeep Liberty contacted investigators and are cooperating with the investigation.

Early this morning, Investigators impounded the Jeep Liberty from the 2200 block of Skycrest Drive.  The investigation is ongoing and will be conducted by the Traffic and Safety Division’s Hit and Run Investigators. 

The Police Department would like to thank local Media for promptly airing the hit and run accident and the community for calling in tips to Crime Stoppers.

The original blotter post can be viewed at http://wp.me/p1D8kP-44d.

Patrol Division

Patrol Report October 29, 2013

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 190 original reports for formal criminal complaints from October 28 – October 29, 2013. These are a sample of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Adam” District

 

Date: Monday, October 28, 2013, 17:27

Location: 8225 Leopard Street

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

Case Number: 1310280147

A 32-year-old man reported to the Corpus Christi Police that some unknown person removed the window unit air conditioning unit to gain entry into his home without permission at 8225 Leopard Street and steal a television from inside the home drink the day Monday.

 

Date: Monday, October 28, 2013, 17:46

Location: 5000 Cynthia Street

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

Case Number: 1310280150

A 43-year-old man reported to the Corpus Christi Police that an unknown person entered his home through a broken window without permission during the day Monday on the 5000 block of Cynthia Street and stole electronics and two firearms.

 

“Bravo” District

 

Date: Monday, October 28, 2013, 9:57

Location: 8200 Wooldridge Road

Offense: Arson (Penal Code Section 28.02) 2nd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1310280062

Corpus Christi Police and Fire Departments found a 2007 Dodge Ram pickup stuck in the mud at the east end of Wooldridge Monday morning which was burned. The investigating Officer discovered the vehicle was reported stolen on October 11, 2013 from the 3100 block of Gollihar Road.

 

“Charlie” District

 

Date: Monday, October 28, 2013, 16:50

Location: 5850 Everhart Road

Offense: Deadly Conduct (Penal Code Section 22.05) Class A Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1310280135

Corpus Christi Police arrested a 20-year-old man Monday afternoon for Deadly Conduct when the man pointed a shotgun at 34-year-old man at 5850 Everhart Road. The 34-year-old man walked a 21-year-old woman out to her car and was confronted by 20-year-old Dylan Cantu (1/10/1993). Cantu pointed a shotgun at the 34-year-old man. Cantu left, but Corpus Christi Police found Cantu later and arrested him, then delivered Cantu to the city detention center for Deadly Conduct.

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