Bravo District, Patrol Division

Man Steals Car From Dealership

The Corpus Christi Police Department is looking for a black 2013 Cadillac CTSV that was taken from a dealership located at 6650 South Padre Island Drive at 10:30 Tuesday morning.

Employees of the dealership reported to police that a man went into the dealership, got the keys to the car, and drove away without any permission to take the car. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, about 30 years of age, about 5 feet 11 inches tall, 250 pounds, with short hair and he wore a black shirt and black shorts.

Corpus Christi Police used a vehicle tracking system in cooperation with the dealership to locate the vehicle on Padre Island at 11:27am. Corpus Christi Police arrested 31-year-old Reagan Vines (08/26/1981) for Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle and the Cadillac was returned to the dealership.

Date: June 4, 2013, 10:30am
Location: 6650 South Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/0v0eh
Offense: Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle
Case Number: 1306040053

Community Outreach

Charlie District Incident Report for June 4, 2013

Time: 10:00pm
Location: 1250 Flour Bluff Dr. http://goo.gl/maps/gE31n
Event:  Theft
Case Number:  1306040007

A loss prevention associate called in from the Wal-Mart to report a theft. The suspect was described as a White male in his 30’s with short brown hair. He fled the store with two 29-inch flat screen tv’s, underwear as well as some grocery items.

The suspect is described as a 30 to 39-year-old man, 5’8″ feet tall and weighing 210 lbs.  He was last seen wearing an orange and white ball cap, plaid shirt, and blue jeans.  He left in late-model white Dodge Ram 2500 crew cab with a long bed and yellow lights on the cab, a brush guard, and a tool box in the pick-up bed.

Time: 2:53am
Location: 4109 Staples Street http://goo.gl/maps/mEf4n
Event:  Aggravated Robbery
Case Number:  1306040020

Police were called to the Wal-Mart for a robbery in which a 24-year-old woman was robbed at knife point. The woman told Officers the suspect invited her to a late-night meal and she agreed to meet him in the Wal-Mart parking lot.  The man jumped into her car and robbed her at knife point; taking her purse.  The victim sustained several minor cuts from grabbing onto the knife.

The suspect fled in a red four-door Kia.  He is described as a HIspanic male, 20 to 30 years of age, 5’6″ to 5’10” feet tall and weighing 170 lbs.

Time: 5:43am
Location: Holly at St. Andrews http://goo.gl/maps/RbWuP
Event: Accident  Involving Pedacyclist
Case Number:  C1304094

Officers responded to the area of Holly at St. Andrews for a vehicle being driven by 27-year-old woman who veered onto the cycle lane while attempting to use her cell phone  She struck a 76-year-old pedacyclist head on. The bicyclist suffered minor injuries and was  taken to Spohn Memorial by CCFD Emergency Personnel.  The driver was not found to be intoxicated and the accident investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with any information on these crimes are asked to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com.  Callers will receive a cash reward if the suspects are identified and arrested.

Community Outreach

Animal Care’s Rachel Ray Kick-Off a Big Success

Customers tour the Animal Care Services Shelter on Saturday looking for new pet
Customers tour the Animal Care Services Shelter on Saturday looking for new pet

Well over 200 animal lovers visited the Corpus Christi Animal Shelter Saturday afternoon, helping the department off to great start on the 2013 ASPCA Rachel Ray $100,000 Challenge. 50 dogs and 10 cats rode the “adoption wave” out of the shelter and into the homes of their happy new owners, thanks to the efforts of PAAC (People Assisting Animal Control) and the dedicated employees of Corpus Christi Animal Care Services. 12 more dogs and 3 cats were “fostered” for adoption, meaning that they are still too young to be spayed or neutered, but will be adopted as soon as the surgery has been completed.

Saturday’s event was just the beginning of the 2013 Rachel Ray challenge, which continues through the months of June, July and August. Corpus Christi Animal Care Services is competing against 49 other Animal Shelters across the country to win the grand prize of $100,000. The shelter that has the largest increase in live release (adoptions and owner recoveries) during these months compared to the same months in 2012 will earn the grand prize. Corpus Christi Animal Care Services and PAAC are doing everything they can to win, but community support is vital to success in this challenge. Citizens are encouraged to adopt a pet (many have completely sponsored or reduced adoption fees), volunteer, sponsor a pet for adoption, or make a donation to PAAC. Another major component of the Rachel Ray Challenge is increasing community outreach and support. Citizens can support this effort and help CC Animal Care Service win the Community Support prize by simply by logging onto FaceBook and “liking” the Corpus Christi Animal Care Services FaceBook page.

Continue to monitor the CCPD Blotter and the Animal Care Services FaceBook page for future events and further details on how you can help us “ride the adoption wave” to victory in the Rachel Ray Challenge!

Ride The Adoption Wave
Ride The Adoption Wave

Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

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

Traffic Safety Division

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.

Criminal Investigations Division

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

Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

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

Bravo District, Traffic Safety Division

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

Bravo District, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

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

Community Outreach

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.

Corpus Christi Police Daily Blotter