Adam District, Patrol Division

Police Investigate Hoax Shooting on Wandering Creek

Police response on 4200 Wandering Creek Sunday afternoon closed the street for about one hour.
Police response on 4200 Wandering Creek Sunday afternoon closed the street for about one hour.

A call to Corpus Christi Police Sunday afternoon with information about a man who shot several people on the 4200 block of Wandering Creek turned out to be a hoax.

Corpus Christi Police were called at about 1:00pm on Sunday and provided information that a man shot several people with a rifle. The Corpus Christi Police Emergency Response Unit responded after Patrol Officers requested assistance. Police Officers were able to contact the home owners who were not at home at the time of the call.

Corpus Christi Police were provided keys to the home and then made entry to make sure no person was inside the home. There were no injured persons nor was there any damage and now the police are investigating the possibility the information was provided to police in a fraudulent manner.

Corpus Christi Police Detectives are now conducting an investigation to determine if a person intentionally or knowingly provided false information to police. A possible criminal charge of false report to a peace officer may be applied to the person who provided the information to police if the information was not provided by mistake, but by intent.

The Corpus Christi Police Department does not want to discourage any person from providing valid information to police. Anyone who sees any suspicious activity should notify police immediately.

Traffic Safety Division

City Road Closures February 9-15, 2013

Chaparral Street and Schatzell Street Intersection

Monday – Friday

Schatzell Street:  From Shoreline Boulevard, Schatzell Street westbound traffic will be detoured onto Water Street.  In addition, Schatzell Street will be closed to through traffic between Water Street and Mesquite Street.  Parking will be permitted on this section of Schatzell.

Chaparral Street:  Chaparral Street will become a two-way traffic between Lawrence Street and Schatzell Street where parking will be allowed on this section of the Chaparral.  Motorists are cautioned to be aware of those vehicles that are entering and exiting this section of Chaparral at the Lawrence Street intersection.

McBride Lane (Between Leopard Street and IH-37 Eastbound Frontage Road)

Monday – Friday

McBride Lane:  Beginning on Monday, January 21, 2013, the southbound traffic on McBride Lane will be closed to traffic between IH-37 frontage road and Up River Road.  Closure will be for approximately 30 day.  During this period, southbound traffic will be detoured onto southbound Navigation to IH-37.

Kostoryz Road

Saturday – Friday

Beginning on January 23, 2013, weather permitting; city contractors will be doing road work on Kostoryz Road between South Padre Island Drive (S.P.I.D.) and Mansheim Boulevard.  During this period there will be various lane shifts and traffic will be reduced to one through lane in each direction.   Upon completion, traffic between S.P.I.D and Gollihar Road will then be shifted onto the northbound lanes and be reduced to one through lane in each direction.

In addition, traffic on eastbound McArdle Road will be shifted onto the westbound lane where traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction through the Kostoryz Road intersection.

Staples Street (Williams Street to Saratoga Boulevard)

Saturday – Friday

Holly Road:

Left turns will be restricted at Holly Road from northbound Staples Street until further notice. Southbound drivers on Staples will not be able to turn left onto Holly Road and right turns will be restricted when the traffic signal is on red.  There are no turning restrictions for westbound and eastbound drivers on Holly Road onto Staples.  No left turns from northbound staples at Williams Drive.

Wooldridge Road:  The Wooldridge Road traffic will be shifted onto the westbound lanes and traffic will be reduced to one through lane in each direction through the Staples Street Intersection.    There are no left turns from both northbound and southbound Staples Street onto Wooldridge Road.

Staples Street:  Contractors will shift the southbound Staples Street traffic onto the northbound lane reducing traffic to one through lane in each direction from the Moore Plaza entrance through the Williams Drive intersection.  Southbound drivers will have dedicated right turn, and northbound drivers will have a dedicated right turn lane at Williams Drive but “No Left Turns” will be permitted.

On Staples Street, from Woodridge Road to north of Holly Road, there are two lanes of traffic open in each direction.  Staples Street traffic, between Cain Drive and Bonner Drive, will be shifted onto the northbound lanes and traffic reduced to one through lane in each direction.

Bonner Drive , Cain Drive, or Curtis Clark Drive:  Cain Drive, Bonner Drive, or Curtis Clark Drive may be periodically closed at the Staples Street intersection.  Motorists will be detoured into Burton Lane.  In addition, when one street is closed, the other may be reduced to one lane with flaggers to direct traffic.  Once work is completed, each street will be closed for 10 days to pour concrete and allow the pavement to cure.

Rodd Field Road and Williams Drive

Saturday – Monday

Contractors will shift traffic onto the northbound lanes and reduce traffic to one through lane in each direction at the Rodd Field Road and Williams Drive intersection.  The “No Left Turns” will continue to be enforced.

Bear Lane 

Saturday – Friday

Bear Lane will be closed from Green Point Drive to Old Brownsville Road, and closed on Navigation Boulevard from Agnes Road to Old Brownsville Road.

Airline Road

Saturday – Friday

Traffic on Airline Road is closed to traffic between Wall Street and Rodd Field Road.  In addition, eastbound traffic on Lipes Boulevard and Slough Road will be closed between Giants Drive and Rodd Field Road.   Eastbound Lipes Boulevard traffic will be detoured north onto Giants Drive, and eastbound Wall Street traffic will be detoured northbound onto Airline Road.

Staples Street and Weber Road/Doddridge Street

Saturday – Friday

City contractors will be doing road work on Staples Street between Weber Road/Doddridge Street intersection and Barracuda Place. As this project is ongoing, southbound traffic on this section of Staples Street will be shifted onto the northbound lane and traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction.  No left turns will be permitted onto Doddridge from Staples.

Traffic Safety Division

Road Work to Affect Traffic on Ocean Drive and South Alameda Street

The City of Corpus Christi Traffic Engineering office advises residents that beginning on Wednesday, February 13 through Tuesday, February 19, 2013; weather permitting; contractors will be performing field investigations and roadway testing on both Ocean Drive and S. Alameda Street.  As this project is ongoing, the following traffic control plans will be implemented on both days:

  • S. Alameda Street (February 13 and February 14, 2013):  Either southbound or northbound Alameda Street between Ayers Street and Louisiana Street will be reduced to one lane.
  • Ocean Drive (February 15 through February 19, 2013):  Either northbound or southbound Ocean Drive between Buford Street and Louisiana Street will be reduced to one lane of traffic.

Traffic control devices will guide motorists through the construction site.  While the work is underway, motorists should expect delays and are advised to seek alternate routes to avoid the area if possible.  Motorists are also advised to observe all construction warning signs and barricades for their safety and that of construction crews.   Access to local driveways will be maintained throughout the duration of the project.

For more information, please contact Traffic Engineering at 826-3547.

Traffic Safety Division

Road Work to Affect Traffic on Carancahua Street

The City of Corpus Christi Traffic Engineering office advises residents that beginning on Friday, February 8 through Monday February 11, 2013; weather permitting, contractors will be doing utility manhole repairs at the intersection of Carancahua Street and Coleman Avenue. During this period, northbound Carancahua will be reduced to one lane of traffic through the intersection.

Traffic control devices will guide motorists through the construction site.  While the work is underway, motorists should expect delays and are advised to seek alternate routes to avoid the area if possible.  Motorists are also advised to observe all construction warning signs and barricades for their safety and that of construction crews.   Access to local driveways will be maintained throughout the duration of the project.

For more information, please contact Traffic Engineering at 826-3547.

Delta District, Patrol Division

Man Runs From Vehicle Crash Which Injured His Pregnant Wife, Held By Witnesses for Police

Occurred Friday, February 08, 2013, 12:12am, Peoples St. and Water St. Vehicle Crash C1300912

A 22-year-old man was arrested Friday morning after he ran from a four vehicle crash which injured his 21-year-old pregnant wife at the intersection of Peoples Street and Water Street.

The 21-year-old pregnant woman and a 45-year-old woman were taken by ambulance to the hospital as a result of the crash.

Isaac Munoz (11/23/1990) drove a red 2006 Jeep Liberty on Peoples Street and red the red light at the intersection with Water Street. The Jeep struck a silver 2012 Nissan Murano which was pushed into two other vehicles.

Munoz was not injured in the crash but the three passengers in the Jeep with Munoz and a passenger in the Murano were injured. The 21-year-old pregnant woman was a passenger in the Jeep and was taken to the hospital by ambulance with unknown extent of injuries. The 45-year-old woman passenger of the Murano was taken to the hospital by ambulance with what are believed to be non life-threatening injuries. The other injuries were considered minor. The Jeep and the Nissan were towed because of the extent of the damage.

Munoz ran from the crash scene but was held by witnesses a block away from the scene until police arrived. Corpus Christi Police Crash Investigators believe Munoz was not intoxicated. Munoz was arrested for failing to remain at the scene of an accident involving injury and received a citation for disregarding the red light. Munoz was then delivered to the city detention center.

Community Outreach

Police Host Law Enforcement Explorers Academy

The Corpus Christi Police Department Explorer Post #133 will host a Police Explorer Academy that begins Thursday, February 7, 2013 at 6:00pm at the Del Mar West Campus Public Safety Building.

There will be 30 students who participate in the Academy every Thursday night and Saturday until the graduation in June. The classes will include instruction on the history of policing, Criminal Law, Crisis Intervention, Traffic, First Aid, Report Writing, Arrest Search and Seizure, Narcotics, Physical Training, and Crime Scene Scenarios.

Law Enforcement Explorers are students ages 14 – 20 who are interested to learn about Law Enforcement careers. The Explorers participate in competitions with other Explorer posts to compete for awards and learn skills in the police industry. Post 133 recruits from throughout the city, to include all high schools and colleges in this area. Corpus Christi Police Explorers formed in 1972 as a living memorial and honor for all fallen officers after police officer John Sartain was killed by a sniper. The Explorers are affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America’s Learning for Life program which enhances self-confidence, motivation, civic-mindedness, and cultivates strong leadership traits. These characteristics help Explorers prepare for a career in law enforcement and to become future leaders. Post 133 will celebrate its 40th year anniversary next year.

The Kingsville Border Patrol Explorers will participate on Saturdays in this Academy. The Kingsville Border Patrol Explorers are a new program who reached out to the Corpus Christi Police Department for assistance. The two explorer posts will share resources to facilitate training.

Anyone interested to learn more about Law Enforcement Explorers program may visit: http://exploring.learningforlife.org/services/career-exploring/law-enforcement/  or contact Senior Officer Emily Perez of the Corpus Christi Police Department at (361) 728-9843 or by email at emilyp@cctexas.com.

Bravo District, Patrol Division

Woman Poses As Hotel Employee In Attempt to Avoid Police

Occurred Wednesday, February 6, 2013, 13:40, 6200 South Padre Island Drive, Possession of Controlled Substance, 1302060080

A 36-year-old woman attempted to pose as a hotel employee to avoid authorities when the hotel management arrived with police to confront the woman about complaints at the hotel on South Padre Island Drive Wednesday afternoon.

A hotel manager requested police officers to provide assistance with an eviction of a guest who had been the cause of several complaints from other guests. Two Corpus Christi Police Patrol Officers walked with the manager to the room. A 36-year-old woman came out of the room as the officers approached, and the woman quickly grabbed a broom from a nearby housekeeper’s cart. The woman began to sweep the front of the room and told the officers she was not a guest in the room. The officers were not convinced the woman was there to clean the room and the manager told the officers the woman was not an employee.

The officers discovered contraband in plain view in the room and 36-year-old Erica Lisa Trevino (2/11/1976) was arrested for Possession of a controlled substance in Penalty group 1 (a  state jail felony), for possession of a controlled substance in penalty group 3 (a Class A misdemeanor), Possession of drug paraphernalia (a Class C misdemeanor), Fail to Identify as a fugitive from justice (a Class A misdemeanor), and for a warrant for her arrest for Possession of a controlled substance. Officers then delivered Trevino to the city detention center.

Adam District

Woman Arrested after Police Respond to “Prostitute Call”

CharityAnnSmithOccurred on 2/6/13, 10:15pm  Public intoxication     900 Corn Product Road   1302060144

Officers were dispatched to a local hotel for an intoxicated prostitute causing a disturbance.  The woman was bothering customers at the hotel.

Upon their arrival, Officers contacted Charity Ann Smith (04/29/81) in the parking lot of 910 Corn Product Road.  She had previously been given a criminal trespass warning to stay off the property by Officers.

Smith was arrested and booked at the City Detention Center.  She was charged with Criminal Trespass, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, along with an outstanding Municipal Court warrant.

Adam District

You Can Run, but You Can’t Hide

RandlallLeeMcBurnettOccurred on 2/6/13, 2:18pm  Wanted Subject   853 Savage Lane    1302060084

Police were called to a local convenience store to assist with retrieving belongings from a nearby apartment.  Upon their arrival, Officers were allowed into the apartment which reeked of freshly burnt marijuana.

Officers found Randall McBurnett sitting on the sofa who matched the description of a known wanted subject.  While Officers were waiting for a response on his wanted status they escorted the complainant to his vehicle.

Once they were advised by dispatchers that McBurnett was wanted they returned to the apartment where they learned McBurnett had snuck out the back door.   Officers quickly searched the area and found McBurnett at 5155 IH 37 where he was attempting to hide behind a parked vehicle.

McBurnett was arrested and charged with an outstanding Nueces County warrant.  His bond was set at $5,000.

Narcotics/Vice Division

Police Report Results of Operation: Imitation Nation

Last week the Corpus Christi Police Narcotics/Vice Investigators executed Operation: Imitation Nation in which included 8 Search Warrants. The Investigators have provided the following siezures:

Amounts Seized from 8 Locatons

Location                                                              Amount of Synthetic            Value                                      Pieces of Paraphernalia

Nice Guys #1  5433 S. Staples                      909.71 grams                     $19,920.00                                                1,896

 

Nice Guys #2  1635 S. Staples                      853.92 grams                   $10,230.00                                               1,468

 

S&G #1 “Glassworks” 4820 Kostoryz          264     grams                  $ 2,640.00                                                   854

 

S&G #2 “Magic Mushroom”                        1,055    grams                 $21,100.00                                              1,773

5520 Everhart

 

S&G #3 “Escape”                                          459.54 grams                    $4,595.00                                                  598

4147 5 Points Road

 

Flashbacks  4818 Shopping Way               3,356.5 grams                $50,347.00                                              793

 

Puff-n Stuff  10338 S.P.I.D.                         8,306 grams                 $124,950.00                                           1,085

 

Sampson’s  14902 Trinity River                  2,208 grams                   $84,200.00                                         2,760

Corpus Christi Police Daily Blotter