Charlie District

Shots Fired at CCPD Substation

Reported on 2/15/13, 6:15am  Deadly Conduct~Discharging a Firearm  Saratoga Substation  1302150026

Early this morning Officers at the Saratoga Substation noticed a bullet hole in one of the restrooms on the first floor. Forensics was called and that a bullet had entered the building on the North side near the staircase. A second bullet hole was located on the second floor wall and entered the building as well, lodging in the bathroom wall.   Police were able to determine the rounds were fired from either State Highway 286 or the access road.

This is to have occurred sometime in the early morning as Officers did not notice the bullet holes until 6:30am. No other vehicles or buildings were damaged. Most importantly, no one was injured.

At this time it is unknown whether the bullets were from an errant shot or that the building was an actual target. The case has been assigned to a Detective and will be closely looked at, in hopes of finding those who may be responsible.

If anyone with any information on this crime or knows who is responsible is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com. Tipsters will be paid up to $1,000 if the suspect or suspects are arrested.

 

Traffic Safety Division

Road Work to Affect Shoreline Boulevard Traffic

The City of Corpus Christi Traffic Engineering office advises motorists, Monday, February 18 and Tuesday. February 19, 2013, weather permitting; contractors will perform field investigations and roadway testing on southbound Shoreline Boulevard between Park Avenue and Kinney Street.  During this time, southbound Shoreline Boulevard traffic will be periodically reduced to one lane.  Work is scheduled from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 a.m.

Traffic control devices will guide drivers through the construction site.  While the work is underway, citizens should expect delays and if possible seek alternate routes to avoid the area.  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 Horne Road Traffic

The City of Corpus Christi Traffic Engineering office advises citizens, Monday, February 18 and for approximately one week, weather permitting; contractors will perform field investigations and roadway testing on both eastbound and westbound Horne Road between Port Avenue and Ayers Street.  During this time, Horne Road traffic will be periodically reduced to one lane.  Work is scheduled from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Traffic control devices will guide motorists through the construction site.  While the work is underway, drivers should expect delays and seek alternate routes to avoid the area.  Citizens 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.

Community Outreach

Police Host Citizen’s Police Academy

The Corpus Christi Police Department are hosting a Citizen’s Police Academy that begins February 26, 2013 and meets every Tuesday Evening from 6:30pm until 9:30pm at the Police Training Center located at 4510 Corona Drive. This will be the 41st Session of the Citizen’s Police Academy hosted by the Corpus Christi Police Department.

The Citizen’s Police Academy (C.P.A.) is a partnership with the citizens of Corpus Christi and the Corpus Christi Police Department. The benefits of such a partnership can only help strengthen the entire community in public safety and quality of life.

A police agency cannot be effective without the trust of its citizens. The Citizen Police Academy program builds that trust. Through education, it provides a bridge between the officer in the car and the citizens in the field. Citizens will gain an appreciation of the problems and challenges facing law enforcement and have an opportunity to offer comments and ideas regarding solutions. Those citizens then become the police department’s “goodwill ambassadors” throughout the community.

As a result graduates are better equipped to assess safety issues, and share with others their knowledge of law enforcement practices and policies.

There are several hands-on exercises and, at the end of the program, you will participate in role play exercises and make decisions as a police officer would. You will also be signed up for a 4-hour “Tour of Duty” and ride with an officer to see first-hand what happens on the street.

41st Session Flyer

Delta District

Two Men Sought in Connection with Stabbing

Occurred on 2/15/13, 4:54am  Aggravated Assault     3640 Leopard     1302150022

Police were called to the Safari Inn for a stabbing victim in one of the hotel rooms.  Officers arrived to find a 17-year-old victim who told Officers he was walking back to his room from a nearby convenience store when he was approached by two young men.

One of the men pulled a knife and stabbed the victim who made it to his room and called police.  The victim was taken to Spohn Memorial with a stab wound to his abdomen.

At this time, there is no motive for the attack and Police are looking for two 17 to 20-year-old men with dark facial skin coloring.  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.  Tipsters will earn a cash reward if the suspects are arrested.

Criminal Investigations Division

Apologetic Bandit Robs Convenience Store

Occurred on 2/15/13, 12:39am  Aggravated Robbery     3601 Staples Street        1302150005

A local convenience store employee reported to police a man walked into the store armed with a handgun and robbed her.

The 30-year-old woman told Officers she heard the door alarm and turned to find the suspect holding a firearm and demanded money from the register.  The robber apologized and fled with an undetermined amount of money.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic man, 20 to 29 years of age, 5’5” to 5’8” feet tall and weighing 150 to 170 lbs.  He was seen wearing a dark-colored shorts and a hoodie.

Anyone with any information on this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com.  Tipsters will earn a cash reward if the suspect is arrested.

Delta District

Two Taken to ER in Early Evening Accident

Occurred on 2/14/13, 7:29am  Traffic Accident    1302140129/C1301086

A 14-year-old and a 17-year-old were struck by a Chevrolet Impala as they crossed the intersection at Staples and Laredo Streets.

Further investigation revealed the driver of the Impala was traveling northbound on S. Staples when she turned onto Laredo and struck the two females walking through the cross walk.  Both victims were taken to Spohn Memorial with minor injuries.

The 14-year-old was found to be a runaway out of San Antonio and booked at the Nueces County Juvenile Justice Center once she was medically cleared.

The 73-year-old driver was cited for Failure to Yield the Right of Way~Pedestrian in Crosswalk.

Bravo District, Criminal Investigations Division

Police Seek Identity of Woman Connected to Burglary

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Occurred Thursday, January 31, 2013, 10:24am, 13700 Hawksnest Bay Dr. Burglary 1301310051

                The Corpus Christi Police Department Auto Theft Task Force would like help from the public to identify and locate a woman who used stolen credit cards.

Corpus Christi Police began an investigation for a burglary of a motor vehicle at a residence on the 13700 block of Hawksnest Bay Drive on January 31, 2013. A laptop computer, credit cards and a cellular telephone were stolen from 1998 Mercury Mountaineer.

Corpus Christi Police Detectives have obtained video of a woman who used the stolen credit cards at a convenience store located at the 14500 block of South Padre Island Drive. The woman is described as a white female about 5 feet 6 inches tall, 120 pounds with brown hair who wore sunglasses, a black hooded sweater and a pink shirt with white writing.

Anyone with any information to identify or locate the woman who used the stolen credit cards should call the Corpus Christi Police Department Auto Theft Task Force at 886-2841. Information may be provided to police through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at www.888TIPS.com.

Delta District

63-Year-Old Woman Killed in Accident

Occurred on 2/14/13, 1:39am  Traffic Fatality  2700 Morgan  1302140007/C1301059

Police were called to a one vehicle accident in the 2700 block of Morgan.  Witnesses reported to Officers that they observed a white Honda Accord  speeding as it traveled eastbound on Morgan.

The driver lost control of the vehicle and slid sideways striking a couple of trees, a fire hydrant, and a telephone pole.  The driver and sole occupant of the Accord was deceased at the accident scene.

 

 

 

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