Charlie District, Patrol Division

Clerk Chases Robbers Away

Corpus Christi Police are investigating an aggravated robbery that happened at a convenience store at the 5700 block of Kostoryz Road on Friday morning.

A 54-year-old woman worked in the store when two men entered. Each man had a bandana which covered their face. One of the men displayed a butcher knife and demanded money. The 54-year-old woman chased the two men out of the store with a broom. The men left without any money.

Corpus Christi Police are now searching for two Hispanic men responsible for this crime. One man wore a black hoodie, black shoes, black gloves, and a red bandana over his face.  The second man wore a Texas Rangers cap, black shirt, khaki shorts, white shoes, and a red bandana over his face.

Anyone interested to research reported crime in Corpus Christi is encouraged to search www.CrimeReports.com for valuable information. Anyone with any additional information about this crime should call the Corpus Christi Police Department at 888-2841. Anyone with information who would like to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the tipster a cash reward.

Date: March 22, 2013, 12:37am

Location: 5702 Kostoryz Road http://goo.gl/maps/NroNv

Offense: Aggravated Robbery

Case Number: 1303220009

Criminal Investigations Division

Police Seek Information To Identify Purse Thief

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The Corpus Christi Police Department would like help from the public to identify and locate individuals responsible for a theft at the 2500 block of Halsey Street that happened on Friday, March 15, 2013.

An 83-year-old woman walked from a grocery store located at 3033 South Port Avenue at 2:50pm. The woman walked to the back of the store to pass through a fence onto the 2500 block of Halsey Street when a man took the woman’s purse and ran into a silver car to escape.

Corpus Christi Police Detectives have obtained video of the event and saw a man exit the rear of a silver four door car, approach the 83-year-old woman, and take the purse. Police believe at least one other person was involved in this event as there was a driver of the car which sped away from the woman after the theft.

The man who actually took the purse is described as a white man who wore a red visor, gray t-shirt with the number 24 on the front of the shirt, khaki cargo shorts, and white tennis shoes.

Anyone with any additional information about this crime, or can identify the persons involved, should call the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2841. Information may be provided to investigators anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at www.888TIPS.com.

Date: March 15, 2013 14:49

Location: 2500 Halsey Street

Offense: Theft (State Jail Felony)

Case Number: 1303150101

Criminal Investigations Division

Police Ask For Help To Locate Fugitive

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The Corpus Christi Police Department and the Nueces County Sheriff’s Office are looking for 24-year-old Gregory Sturdivant (10/24/1988) to apprehend him for three warrants for his arrest. Sturdivant is wanted for a Capias with no bond for Failure to Surrender a child, Possession of Marijuana, and for theft. Authorities have a strong concern for a 20 month old child with Sturdivant.

Anyone with any information to locate Sturdivant is encouraged to call Corpus Christi Police at 886-2600 or the Nueces County Sheriff’s Office at 887-2222. Tips to locate Sturdivant may be made anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at www.888TIPS.com. Tips provided to Crime Stoppers which result in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Bravo District, Patrol Division

Man Stabbed On Behaman Street, Suspect Still At Large

Corpus Christi Police are investigating an aggravated assault in which a 48-year-old man was stabbed several times Wednesday night at the 1000 block of Behman Street.

The 48-year-old man was taken to the hospital for what are believed to be non-life threatening injuries. The 48-year-old man told police he was approached by a 19-year-old man on the 1000 block of Behman Street at about 8:20pm and then stabbed several times.

Police Officers were unable to locate the suspect in this case. Police are searching for a 19-year-old man who is about 6 foot 3 inches tall, 150 pounds, has brown hair and brown eyes, has an afro haircut, goatee, and wore a black sweater and blue jeans.

Anyone with any additional information about this crime should call the Corpus Christi Police at 886-2841. Information may be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at http://www.888TIPS.com.

Date: March 20, 2013, 20:24

Location: 1000 Behman Street http://goo.gl/maps/mAkQX

Offense: Aggravated Assault

Case Number: 1303200129

Bravo District, Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division

Police Arrest Drunk Driver In Active School Zone On Encatada Avenue

A 39-year-old woman was arrested Wednesday afternoon for Driving While Intoxicated in an active school zone on the 14200 block of Encantada Avenue.

A Corpus Christi Police Officer conducted speed enforcement at 2:30 in the afternoon on Wednesday and saw a black 2008 Chevy Equinox travel 25 miles per hour in the 15 mile per hour active school zone. The officer conducted a traffic stop and discovered the operator of the Equinox, 39-year-old Amy Woods (11/7/1973) was intoxicated.

Woods was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated and the Equinox was taken to the city impound lot. Woods was charged with Driving While Intoxicated with a blood alcohol concentration over .15 which is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and up to a $4,000 fine.

Date: March 20, 2013, 14:46

Location: 14200 Encantada Avenue http://goo.gl/maps/y3X4y

Offense: Driving While Intoxicated with B.A.C. .15 or more

Case Number: 1303200073

Bravo District, Community Outreach, Patrol Division

Spring Break 2013 By The Numbers

The Corpus Christi Police Department provided an increased patrol presence on the beach from March 8 through March 18, 2013 for Spring Break. Police Officers are pleased there were no significant injuries at the beach and the major problem addressed were for glass containers and dogs on the beach.

The Corpus Christi Police Officers assigned to work on the beach for the ten-day period conducted 329 traffic stops on the beach, issued 170 citations, and impounded 21 vehicles. The Corpus Christi Police Officers assigned to the beach arrested 49 people in which 17 arrests were for those with warrants for their arrest, 13 for public intoxication, 4 for possession of marijuana, and 1 for furnishing alcohol to minors. Four minors received citations for consumption of alcohol.

There were 127 warnings given to those with dogs on the beach and 72 warnings given to those who had glass containers on the beach. There were 7 lost children returned to their parents by Corpus Christi Police and there was 1 wallet found with $100.

Corpus Christi Police responded to 18 disturbances and 90 general calls by the public for police service.

Captain Anthony Sanders was the supervisor for the Corpus Christi Police beach patrols. Captain Sanders said, “A good time was had by all. This was the safest Spring Break in years and we attribute that to good, pro-active patrols.”

Criminal Investigations Division

Police Seek Two Men In Store Robbery On Weber Road

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The Corpus Christi Police Department is investigating an aggravated robbery at a convenience store located at 4444 Weber Road that happened at 6:38am on Sunday, March 17, 2013.

No person was injured in the event. A man entered the store and approached the clerk early Sunday morning and lifted his shirt to display a handgun. The man demanded money from the cash register and then left east on Gollihar toward Everhart Road.

A second man held the door open during the event and is investigated as an accomplice. The two men then got into a gray two door hatchback car and left the area.

Corpus Christi Police are searching for a white man, about 18-25 years of age, about 160 pounds who wore a black ski cap with a light stripe, a black sleeveless athletic shirt with silver side stripes, a gold chain with a cross around his neck, and long cargo shorts. Police are also searching for the accomplice described as a white man who wore a red baseball cap with a flat brim, red sleeveless t-shirt, and long khaki shorts.

Anyone with any additional information about this crime, or can identify the people involved should call the Corpus Christi Police Robbery/Homicide Detectives at 888-2841. Information may be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at http://www.888TIPS.com.

Date: March 17, 2013 6:38am

Location: 4444 Weber Road http://goo.gl/maps/H98zf

Offense: Aggravated Robbery

Case Number: 1303170044

Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

Detectives Obtain Warrant on Home Invasion

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This afternoon Detectives with the Robbery/Homicide Unit arrested Leonel G. Lozano (8.27.1977) for an Aggravated Robbery.

Lozano was located in the 600 blk of Glazebrook. A warrant was obtained for the Aggravated Robbery (Home Invasion) that occurred on March 10, 2013 at 625 Gordon St.

Lozano was booked into the City Detention Center.

Date: 03/10/13
Time: 4:28am
Location: 625 Gordon Street
Offense: Aggravated Robbery (Home Invasion)
Case Number: 1303100040

Community Outreach

Chief Simpson Promotes New Lieutenant Mike Pena in Ceremony Tuesday

Lieutenant Mike Pena (center) stands with his wife, Velma Pena (left) and his sister Norma Pena at his promotion ceremony
Lieutenant Mike Pena (center) stands with his wife, Velma Pena (left) and his sister Norma Pena at his promotion ceremony

Corpus Christi Police Chief Floyd Simpson promoted Michael Pena from the rank of Senior Officer to Lieutenant in a ceremony at the Police Headquarters building Tuesday morning.

Lieutenant Pena began his employment in the Corpus Christi Police Department in August of 1993. He was previously employed in the United States Air Force where he served in Operation: Just Cause in 1989 (which was the invasion of Panama); Operation: Desert Shield and Operation: Desert Storm in 1990 and 1991 (known as the Persian Gulf War).

Lieutenant Pena was born in Dallas, Texas and moved around as his father served in the United States Army. Lieutenant Pena graduated from American High School in Stuttgart, Germany.

Lieutenant Pena’s badge was fastened onto his uniform in the ceremony by his wife of 8 years, Velma Pena. Congratulations, Lieutenant Mike Pena and good luck with your new assignment as first line supervisor of officers in the street.

 

Traffic Safety Division

Police Investigate Hit & Run Vehicle Crash with Bicyclist on Ocean Drive

The Corpus Christi Police Department Traffic Safety Division is investigating a hit and run crash in which a bicyclist was struck from behind by a vehicle Saturday morning on the 3400 block of Ocean Drive.

A 60-year-old man traveled south on the bike lane of the 3400 block of Ocean Drive at about 7:00am Saturday morning. A vehicle struck the 60-year-old man from behind and then left without providing any aid or information as required by law.

The 60-year-old man was taken to the hospital by ambulance with non-life threatening injuries.

Corpus Christi Police Crash Investigators collected evidence from the scene and are now searching for a silver 2012 Ford Focus with damage to the front right of the vehicle.

Anyone with any additional information about this crash, or can identify the driver, should call the Corpus Christi Police Traffic Safety Division at 886-2600. Information may be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at www.888TIPS.com.

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