Early Morning Stabbings

Police were called to a local convenience store where they contacted a 35-year-old man who had been stabbed in the neck.  The man had a small wound and refused to be treated by CCFD Emergency Personnel.

The victim told Officers he was in the parking lot of Cabaret Gentlemen’s Club when he was approached by a female asking for money.  The man gave the woman some cash, but she became upset when he refused to give her more money and stabbed the victim.  She then walked away with a 60 to 62-year-old man and his dog.

The woman is described as Hispanic female, 40 to 41 years of age, and approximately 4’10” feet tall.  She was last seen wearing a blue t-shirt and blue jeans.

Date: June 4, 2013, 2:00am
Location: 5400 block of Leopard Street http://mapq.st/13iFDiL
Event:  Aggravated Assault
Case Number: 1306040019

While Officers were investigating this stabbing call, Police received another report of an aggravated assault at the Cactus Motel.  Police found a 39-year-old woman who had been stabbed in the chest. She was quickly rushed to Spohn Memorial by CCFD Emergency Personnel.   As of this morning, the woman was in critical but stable condition.

Further investigation revealed the woman had been stabbed by a friend of the woman.  Officers searched several motels in the area, but were unable to locate the suspect or a crime scene.

The suspect is described as a 42-year-old female, 4’11” feet tall, and weighing 100 lbs.

It is unknown at this time if both the stabbings are related.  Anyone with any information on either of these stabbings is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com.  Tipsters will earn a reward if the suspects are identified and arrested.

Date: June 4, 2013, 2:35am
Location: 5423 Leopard Street http://mapq.st/ZqDzoh
Event:  Aggravated Assault
Case Number: 1306040017

Police Announce Click It or Ticket Results

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The Corpus Christi Police Department has the results from the Click It or Ticket campaign for 2013.

Officers from the Corpus Christi Police Department worked 398 overtime hours from May 17 until June 2. The Texas Department of Transportation provided the funding for the $18,494 to pay the overtime for the officers who participated in the Click It or Ticket state campaign.

Corpus Christi Police Officers issued 638 citations for adults not buckled up in the front or back seats of moving vehicles. Officers issued 57 citations for unrestrained children younger than two years old and not in a child safety seat. There were 142 other citations issued for violations such as no insurance, expired registration or expired inspection. Five individuals were arrested, all of whom had outstanding warrants for their arrest.

The Corpus Christi Police Department issued more tickets last year during the Click It or Ticket campaign. The Department hopes that is an indication of voluntary compliance to the seat belt requirement. The Corpus Christi Police Department wants everyone to get to their destination safely and wants everyone to buckle up no matter how short the distance they travel.

Detectives Announce Updated Information About Homicide

The Corpus Christi Police Department Robbery/Homicide Detectives worked through the weekend on the Homicide case that happened at 6241 Saratoga Boulevard on June 1, 2013 and have made developments in the case.

A 25 year old man was assaulted in a parking lot  at 6241 Saratoga Boulevard and was taken to Spohn South Hospital where he died from his injuries Saturday morning. Witnesses provided information to detectives to identify several individuals and a vehicle involved in the event. The vehicle has been impounded and Detectives continue to investigate and gather information about this case. Detectives have reached out to local businesses to obtain any video of the event that may exist.

Detectives are still concerned that there may be witnesses who have not spoken to Investigators. Anyone with any additional information about this homicide should call the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2841. Information may be provided to Detectives anonymously 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.

Anyone interested to research reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi may search the website Crimereports.com for a variety of valuable information.

Case #1306010024

Man Stabbed at Local Bar

Police were called to Club Santa Fuego for a stabbing in which a 31–year-old was stabbed in the upper torso.    Officers were told an argument occurred inside the bar and the men were asked to leave.

The argument escalated outside when the men pulled off their belts and began swinging them at one another.  The men were able to surround and trap the victim against the building.  The victim was stabbed during the altercation.

The men fled in a dark-colored Ford Explorer which was last seen heading northbound on Ayers Street. The men are only described as Hispanic males and approximately 40 to 50 years of age.

The victim was taken to Spohn Memorial where he was listed in stable condition as of 6:00 am this morning.

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.  Callers will earn a cash reward if the suspects are identified and arrested.

Date:  June 2, 2013, 11:18pm

Location:  3205 Ayers Street http://mapq.st/11mzBOa

Event: Aggravated Assault

Case Number:  1306020141

Man Dies In Single Vehicle Crash

A 31-year-old man died in a single vehicle crash Saturday morning in Flour Bluff.

The Corpus Christi Police responded to a vehicle crash at the 9300 block of South Padre Island Drive at 2:25 in the morning on June 1, 2013. A 2002 Chevy Tahoe struck a utility pole and was on its side when Police Officers arrived.

A 31-year-old driver did not survive the crash. Two other passengers, ages 32 and 33, were taken to the hospital with what are believed to be non life threatening injuries. No other persons or vehicles were involved in the crash.

Corpus Christi Police Crash Investigators said there was no initial indication that alcohol was a factor in the crash. Crash Investigators continue to gather information about this event to determine the sequence of events. Anyone with any additional information about this crash should call the Corpus Christi Police Traffic Safety Section at (361) 886-2600.

Date: June 1, 2013, 2:25am

Location: 9300 South Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/rs2CX

Event: Vehicle Crash with Fatal Injuries

Crash Number: C1304013

Police Search for Murder Suspect

A 25-year-old man was killed in a parking lot after a confrontation about a door ding Saturday morning.

Corpus Christi Police responded to an assault call at 6241 Saratoga Boulevard at 2:25am. A 25-year-old man was taken to the hospital by ambulance, but died from his injuries.

The 25-year-old man struck a nearby vehicle with his door while he got out of his car. A man in the vehicle confronted the 25-year-old man and assaulted the 25-year-old man. The 25-year-old man fell to the ground and then police were called.

Corpus Christi Police Detectives responded to investigate this event as a homicide. Police are now searching for the man responsible for the 25-year-old man’s death.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, about 6 foot 1 inches tall, 220 pounds, and wore a white shirt and baggy blue jeans. The suspect drove a white sport utility vehicle with two other men.

Anyone interested to research reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi may search Crimereports.com for a variety of information. Anyone who has any additional information about this murder should call the Corpus Christi Police Robbery/Homicide Detectives at (361) 886-2841. Information may be provided anonymously to detectives through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Date: June 1, 2013, 2:24am

Location: 6241 Saratoga Boulevard http://goo.gl/maps/JNu3m

Offense: Murder

Case Number: 1306010024

Man Wanted for Stealing from Elderly

Albert Linares
Albert Linares

Corpus Christi Police Detectives are asking the public’s assistance in locating a nursing facility employee who stole and forged several checks from a 64-year-old nursing home resident.

Albert Linares (01/05/80) was observed on video surveillance as he cashed the forged checks at a local bank.  Detective O. Zepeda obtained a warrant for Linares for Forgery of a Financial Instrument. Linares’ bond is set at $30,000.

Anyone having any information on the whereabouts of Linares is urged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or log onto the Crimes Stoppers website at www.888TIPS.com.  A cash reward will be paid out if Linares is arrested on the information received.

Update: Case #1305310054

The Corpus Christi Police would like to thank the public for the help provided to locate and arrest Linares for this case. Linares was arrested on the 4600 block of Jose Drive at 11am on Friday, May 31. He was located based on a Crime Stoppers tip.

Animal Care Services to Hold Kick-Off Event Saturday

Rachel Ray LogoCorpus Christi Animal Care Services Division, in conjunction with People Assisting Animal Control (PAAC), will kick off the 2013 ASPCA Rachel Ray $100,000 challenge by hosting a four-hour adoption event this Saturday, June 1st at the Animal Care Services Building 2626 Holly Road. The event begins at 1:00PM and continues until closing.

Over 100 dogs and 65 cats will be available for adoption, and over 75 of those animals will have all or a portion of the adoption fees paid by PAAC sponsors.

Students from the Del Mar College Kinesiology Department will provide fun activities for young and old, including teaching the “Adoption Wave” dance step to anyone interested. The “Adoption Wave” may just be the most exciting dance craze to hit Corpus Christi since the “Harlem Shuffle”, and besides being fun it promotes a great cause. PAAC volunteers will be keeping a keen eye out for aspiring dancers to join them on Saturday July 20th at Cole Park, when they film the dance for video production and distribution.

In addition to the fun activities, Animal Care and PAAC will have socialization areas set up for people to interact with prospective adoption animals, as well as trained advisors available to help you select the right pet for your family.

PAAC is a non-profit organization that assists Animal Care Services and promotes responsible pet ownership and adoption. If you are not in a position to adopt, PAAC encourages donations to help sponsor needy animals. If you cannot adopt or make a donation, Animal Care Services and PAAC are also seeking volunteers to help us win the Rachel Ray Challenge 100k Challenge.

The 2013 ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge is a nationwide competition for animal shelters (and their communities) aimed at getting more animals adopted or returned to their owners than ever before. Corpus Christi Animal Care Services is competing against nine other similarly sized animal shelters nationwide. The shelter that demonstrates the largest increase of live release (return to owner and adoptions) during the months of June, July and August in comparison to 2012, wins $100,000 from the ASPCA to spend on increasing live release and targeted spay/neuter programs.

Corpus Christi Animal Care Services and PAAC are committed to winning this year’s Challenge, but cannot reach this goal without your help. So please, come on by Saturday, enjoy the entertainment and adopt a pet or sign up to volunteer on the Challenge. Your contribution will help save the life of a needy pet.

Crime Does Pay for the Caller! Call Crime Stoppers at 888TIPS

Steven Elizondo Gonzales
Steven Elizondo Gonzales

The Corpus Christi Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Steven Elizondo Gonzales (12/21/1988) who is wanted for Contempt of Court on a Possession of Marijuana in a Drug Free Zone charge.  There is No Bond on the outstanding warrant.

Anyone having any information on the whereabouts of Gonzales is urged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or  log onto the Crimes Stoppers website at www.888TIPS.com.  A cash award will be paid out if the suspect is arrested on the information received.

Auto Theft Task Force Seeks To Identify Two Men

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The Corpus Christi Police Auto Theft Task Force would like help from the public to identify and locate two men responsible for felony theft that happened on May 18, at the 100 block of Villa Drive.

The Corpus Christi Police were called to investigate a theft in which several welding machines on trailers valued at $54,000 dollars were stolen on May 18, 2013 from a fenced area on the 100 block of Villa Drive. The suspects cut a hole in the fence to access the trailers. The trailers were later recovered at Airport Road and Lou Street.

Corpus Christi Police Auto Theft Task Force Detectives have obtained images of the two men responsible for the theft. The two men used a Dodge Sport Utility Vehicle in order to pull the trailers. One suspect is described as a white male about 5 foot 10 inches tall, with short brown hair and he wore a blue cap, blue long sleeve Old Navy shirt, with blue jeans and white shoes.

The other suspect is described as a white male about 6 feet tall, gray hair, and wore a blue cap, black short sleeve T-shirt, blue jeans, and brown shoes.

Anyone with any additional information about this crime, or can identify the suspects, should call the Corpus Christi Police Auto Theft Task Force at 886-2841. Information may be provided to investigators anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Date: May 18, 2013

Location: 100 Villa Drive http://goo.gl/maps/pjNWh

Offense: Theft

Case Number: 1305180038

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