Due to the combined efforts of: Animal Care Services, PAAC Volunteers, Corpus Christi Fire Department, Delmar College TV, and many community members and volunteers; a promotional video was created to show our proud community involvement and participation in the Rachel Ray 100K Challenge. CCACS is proud of the new image of Animal Care Services. CCACS has made progressive strides in services to the community, efforts towards increased adoptions, and more efficient responses to calls of service. The video is a representation of the positive relationships that CCACS has created and is proud to showcase. Please visit the CCACS facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/corpuschristianimalcareservices to view promotional video.
Animal Care Services Receives Sponsor for Adoption Fees
Corpus Christi Animal Care Services along with PAAC volunteers invite the public, rescue groups, and charitable groups, to attend the Rachel Ray 100K Challenge Event this weekend 08/17 and 08/18 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm.
Due to the generosity of a private sponsor, all adoption fees are being paid for through the donor. All adoptable animals are FREE on 08/17 and 08/18.
This includes spay/neuter, city registration, micro chipping, and age appropriate vaccinations.
Included in the weekend event will be family friendly fun and games; bounce house, balloons, hotdogs, dancing and much more. Entry to the event is FREE. Donations of cat litter are greatly needed.
Police Execute Search Warrant
Officers from the Corpus Christi Police Narcotics Vice Investigations Division executed a search warrant at 927 Lexington # 2 at 4:27pm Thursday afternoon.
Officers seized 6.3 grams of crack cocaine, 1.58 grams of marijuana, 70.24 grams of Promethazine, 1 – Mossberg 12 gauge shotgun, 1 – Springfield 9mm pistol, a gold necklace and $8,032 in cash.
Lafayette Anthony 02/18/81 was arrested and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 3 and Felon in Possession of a Firearm.
“Bravo” District Report August 16, 2013
Date: August 15, 2013, 7:07am
Location: 400 Montclair Drive http://goo.gl/maps/dYbL7
Offense: Possession of a Controlled Substance & Evading Arrest
Case Number: 1308150032
Corpus Christi Police went to the 400 block of Montclair at about 7:00am Thursday morning in response to a complaint of a suspicious vehicle with two occupants inside. The Officers arrived to find two men sleeping inside a black 2010 Chevy Camaro. The Officer observed two clear packages believed to be crystal meth on the arm rest of the driver’s door. The 28-year-old passenger was placed in the back seat of a Police patrol unit. The 38-year-old man in the driver’s seat provided his identification to the Officer and then escorted to the rear of the vehicle. The 38-year-old man then took off running thru the neighborhood. The black Chevy Camaro was impounded and the 28-year-old was released at the scene.
Date: August 15, 2013, 10:16am
Location: 4300 Harry Street http://goo.gl/maps/J6U9v
Offense: Warrant of Arrest
Case Number: 1308150054
A Corpus Christi Police Officer initiated a traffic stop on a silver Chevy Suburban at the 4300 block of Harry Street Thursday morning for passenger not wearing a seat belt. The passenger, 40-year-old Donna Duplessis (2/8/1973), had 3 outstanding Nueces Co. warrants for Theft, Contempt of Court and Driving While License Invalid. Duplessis originally gave a false name and was additionally charged with Failure to Identify. Duplessis was arrested and delivered to the city detention center. The vehicle and the driver were released.
Date: August 16, 2013, 2:30am
Location: 2400 Yorktown Boulevard http://goo.gl/maps/h470t
Event: Major Vehicle Crash
Crash Number: C1306033
Corpus Christi Police responded to a vehicle crash at the 2400 block of Yorktown Boulevard Friday morning when a silver 2004 4 door Volkswagon Jetta driven by a 22-year-old man crossed over into oncoming traffic and then collided with a silver 2009 4 door Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck driven by a 24-year-old man. The crash caused the truck to end up in a ditch. The 22-year-old man told officers he was tired and fell asleep. The Jetta sustained major front end damage. The 22-year-old man sustained minor injury to his head from the airbag. The 22-year-old man had abrasions to his arm possibly from the airbag. Both drivers were checked by medics and refused transport. Neither vehicle was operable and both were towed due to damage. The 22-year-old man received a citation for making an unsafe change from a direct course.
Search the website Crimereports.com to research all reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi. Anyone who knows any additional information about these offenses or any unsolved crime should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department. 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.
“Adam” District Report August 16, 2013
Date: August 15, 2013, 8:42am
Location: 5400 Leopard Street http://goo.gl/maps/qGtga
Offense: Theft
Case Number: 1308150039
A 27-year-old woman reported to the Corpus Christi Police that a black male stole female’s cell phone while she was in a parking lot at a Restaurant. The suspect is described as about six feet tall, heavy-set, and wore a blue satin shirt and a black muscle shirt underneath, black baseball cap, with braids in his hair. The suspect was last seen in the passenger side of a maroon Hyundai Sonata that left the area.
Date: August 15, 2013, 21:31
Location: Interstate Highway 37 at Navigation Boulevard http://goo.gl/maps/VhLvM
Offense: Warrant of Arrest
Case Number: 1308150152
A Corpus Christi Police Officer initiated a traffic stop on a green 2003 Chevy Trailblazer at Interstate Highway 37 at Navigation Boulevard Thursday night for an out headlight. The Officer discovered 50-year-old Roberto Reyes (7/31/1963) had a warrant for his arrest for Terroristic Threats. Reyes was arrested and delivered to the city detention center.
Date: August 15, 2013, 20:43
Location: 4200 Violet Road http://goo.gl/maps/5fd14
Offense: Warrant of Arrest
Case Number: 1308150150
Corpus Christi Police responded to the Stonewall Mobile Home Park for a disturbance and met 35-year-old Melanie Crossland (12/19/1977). The Officers discovered Crossland had a warrant for her arrest for a Driving While Intoxicated charge and she was arrested and then delivered to the city detention center.
Date: August 15, 2013 21:51
Location: 4000 Leopard Street http://goo.gl/maps/QHc9w
Offense: Warrant of Arrest and Possession of Marijuana
Case Number: 1308150153
A Corpus Christi Police Officer initiated a traffic stop on a maroon Lincoln Towncar at the intersection of Westchester and Leopard Thursday night after the vehicle ran a red light. The Officer discovered the driver; 37-year-old Jesus Morin (3/29/1976) had an invalid license, no insurance, and had a warrant from the Corpus Christi Municipal Court for unpaid citations for no insurance. The Officer also discovered the passenger; 38-year-old Mary Garcia (1/31/1975) had a warrant for her arrest from Aransas County for Possession of Marijuana and for Bail Jumping. The Officer arrested Morin and Garcia and impound the vehicle. The Officer also discovered marijuana in the car and Garcia was additionally charged with Possession of Marijuana then delivered to the city detention center.
Date: August 16, 2013, 12:25am
Location: 112001 Leopard Street http://goo.gl/maps/cvnVX
Offense: Warrant of Arrest
Case Number: 1308160007
Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint of a disturbance at a convenience store on Leopard Street at 12:25am Friday morning. Responding Officers discovered a person involved in the disturbance, 35-year-old Shawn Shockley (12/6/1977), had a warrant for his arrest out of Dallas County for Criminal Trespass. Shockley was arrested and delivered to the city detention center.
Date: August 16, 2013, 12:24am
Location: 6100 McGloin Road http://goo.gl/maps/R6Ccc
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated
Case Number: 1308160010
A Corpus Christi Police Officer responded to a single vehicle crash at the 6100 block of McGloin Road at 12:24 Friday morning. A maroon 2006 Toyota Tundra rolled several times and a Corpus Christi Airport Police Officer went to the crash to provide aid and contacted the driver of the Toyota, 21-year-old Ronnie Rodriguez (5/4/1992). Rodriguez was uninjured and displayed indications that he was intoxicated. Rodriguez was taken to the hospital for a medical evaluation and to collect a specimen of his blood. Rodriguez was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated 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 offenses or any unsolved crime should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department. 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 Department Stop Aggressive Driving Campaign
Statistics from 8/1 – 8/14
Total Citations – 1139
Total Speeding Citations – 890
Speeding 20 mph over limit – 149
School Zone 10 mph over limit – 18
All other Aggressive Citations – 36
Reckless Driving Arrests – 5
The highest speeds that we have recorded thus far are 108 mph in a 65 mph zone and 102 mph in a 60 mph zone.
CCPD DWI Stats
DWI Statistics
Aug. 15, 2013 Same time 2012 __ Total in 2012
DWI & DUI Arrest 704 628 UP 12% 1036
Aug. (thru 8/15) July 2013 June 2013
DWI Arrests Last 3 Months 47 85 111
2013 DWI Stats
692 DWI Arrest as of Aug. 15, 2013
12 DUI Arrest as of Aug. 15, 2013
151 Suspects consented to gave a sample of their breath
298 Suspects consented to gave a sample of their blood
225 Suspects refused to give a sample of breath or blood and a search warrant was obtained
15 Suspects refused to give consent of breath or blood and a mandatory blood draw was required
3 Suspects refused both blood and breath request, and no evidence was obtained.
692 cases filed and in 689 cases a sample of breath or blood was obtained. In 2 cases a judge was not available to sign a warrant and in 1 case the suspect escaped before a sample was obtained.
81 Felony DWI cases. (50 for DWI with two or more prior convictions; 19 for intoxicated assault; 10 DWI Child; 2 intoxicated manslaughter)
.17 Average Breath /Blood results from suspects
261 DWI arrest were involved in Traffic Crashes
“Delta” District Report August 15, 2013
Date: August 14, 2013, 8:49am
Location: 913 South Port Avenue http://goo.gl/maps/dWQL2
Offense: Burglary of a Building
Case #1308140031
Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint of a burglary at 913 South Port Avenue where unknown suspects made entry to the store by damaging the front and back door. They took 300 bottles of assorted pills worth an estimated $30,000.
Date: August 14, 2013, 9:16am
Location: 2900 Sunrise Avenue http://goo.gl/maps/ARRsB
Offense: Arson
Case Number: 1308140038
A 33-year-old woman reported to the Corpus Christi Police that someone placed trash in her mail box and set it on fire. They also broke out a window and left a pile of rocks near her home.
Date: August 14, 2013, 13:01
Location: 1600 S. Brownlee Boulevard http://goo.gl/maps/ZW9fc
Offense: Public Intoxication
Case Number: 1308140065
Corpus Christi Police arrested 47-year-old Charles Young (2/22/1966) after he was found sleeping behind a business on the 1600 block of Brownlee Blvd. Wednesday afternoon and intoxicated.
Date: August 14, 2013, 20:23
Location: 1000 Coleman Avenue http://goo.gl/maps/Jb1Pe
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated
Case Number: 1308140140
A Corpus Christi Police Officer initiated a traffic stop on a white 1995 Nissan Altima Wednesday night for an inoperable brake lamp at the 1000 block of Coleman. The driver, 66-year-old Jessie DeLaCruz (11/15/1946) was arrested for driving while intoxicated.
Date: August 15, 2013, 2:32am
Location: 400 North Mesquite Street http://goo.gl/maps/CK3D4
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated
Case Number: 1308150016
A Corpus Christi Police Officer initiated a traffic stop on a yellow moped at 2:30am Thursday morning after the moped went through an intersection without stopping for a stop sign. The moped did not stop for the officer for several blocks. The Officer arrested 26-year-old JoAnna Garza (12/7/1986) for Driving While Intoxicated, Evading Arrest, and for No Insurance.
Date: August 14, 2013, 23:13
Location: 1201 Leopard Street http://goo.gl/maps/ggxgy
Offense: Warrant of Arrest
Case Number: 1308140162
A Corpus Christi Police Officer stopped to talk to a man at City Hall at 11:13pm and discovered the man had two warrants for arrest. The Officer arrested 45-year-old Arturo Gonzalez (7/6/1968) for the two warrants and delivered him 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 offenses or any unsolved crime should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department. 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.
“Charlie” District Report August 15, 2013
Date: August 14, 2013, 10:04am
Location: 4700 Kosarek Drive http://goo.gl/maps/DvBxG
Event: Found Child
Case Number: 1308140037
Corpus Christi Police responded to the 4700 block of Kosarek Drive for a found child. Upon arrival the Officer located a 2 yr old boy playing outside unattended. The Officer knocked on a few doors and located the boy’s grandmother who was upset that her 2 yr old grandson had gotten out. She explained the 2 yr old recently learned how to unlock the locks. She will have her husband install a new lock that is higher on the door.
Date: August 14, 2013, 11:41am
Location: 5001 South Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/gUG0U
Offense: Theft
Case Number: 1308140055
Corpus Christi Police Officers investigated a private parking Accident with minor injuries Wednesday morning when they saw a woman running out of the store chased by Loss Prevention for Academy. An Officer chased the woman when the loss prevention employees yelled that the woman just stole from the store. The Officer followed until the suspect showed her intent to cross the freeway. At this point the Officer stopped chasing the suspect. A friend of the suspect was detained, but an affirmative link to the act of theft could not be established. She was identified and released at the scene. The woman crossed the freeway and remains at large.
Date: August 15, 2013, 12:35am
Location: 3555 South Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/PWIz7
Offense: Theft
Case Number: 1308150005
Corpus Christi Police arrested 26-year-old Louis Rosales (8/11/1987) for theft after Rosales was kicked out of a bar for his level of intoxication. Rosales went into a bar and bragged about stealing an electrical meter from another bar. The bar staff kicked out Rosales and Corpus Christi Police Officers found Rosales walking on the sidewalk at 3555 South Padre Island Drive. Rosales was arrested for Public Intoxication, Theft, and for Resisting Arrest. The value of the meter was $1,500 dollars.
Date: August 14, 2013, 22:33
Location: 3300 Saratoga Boulevard http://goo.gl/maps/RmGWc
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated
Case number: 1308140160
A Corpus Christi Police Officer found a gray 2008 Chevy HHR stopped on the median at the 3300 block of Saratoga Boulevard at 11:33pm Wednesday night. The Officer had an ambulance check 30-year-old Ashley Nerios (3/4/1983) for any medical condition and then Nerios was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated.
Search the website Crimereports.com to research all reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi. Anyone who knows any additional information about these offenses or any unsolved crime should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department. 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.
“Bravo” District Report August 15, 2013
Date: August 14, 2013, 11:44am
Location: 9552 South Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/IsBwN
Offense: Forgery
Case Number: 1308140054
Corpus Christi Police arrested 18-year-old Austin Gazaway (9/29/1994) for forgery after he attempted to pass a stolen check Wednesday morning at a bank located at 9552 South Padre Island Drive.
Date: August 15, 2013, 1:34am
Location: 5200 South Staples Street http://goo.gl/maps/wzdH6
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated with Blood Alcohol Concentration Over .15
Case Number: 1308150009
Corpus Christi Police arrested 27-year-old David Hinojosa (12/31/1985) for Driving While Intoxicated Thursday morning after a Corpus Christi Police Officer saw Hinojosa drive from the street over the curb and sidewalk into a parking lot at the 5200 block of Staples Street.
Search the website Crimereports.com to research all reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi. Anyone who knows any additional information about these offenses or any unsolved crime should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department. 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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