Traffic Safety Division

Night Time Utility Work To Affect Staples Street Traffic

The City of Corpus Christi Traffic Engineering office advises citizens beginning Tuesday, January 15, 2013 between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. weather permitting; city contractors and American Electric Power (AEP) will be doing major utility work on Staples Street between Peerman Place and Hamlin Drive.

While this work is ongoing, this section of Staples Street will be closed to traffic.  Staples Street northbound traffic will be detoured onto eastbound Hamlin Drive, onto westbound Peerman Place to Staples Street.

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 (361) 826-3547.

Charlie District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Masked Gunman Robs IBC Bank

 

Occurred on 1/13/13, 12:10pm  Aggravated Robbery  4622 Everhart Road  13011300

Police were called to the IBC Bank at 4622 Everhart Road for a bank robbery.  Officers contacted store employees who advised a Hispanic male walked into the bank armed with a firearm and ordered the bank tellers to turn over their money.  The man took an undetermined amount of money and ran out the bank towards Burney Drive.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 24 to 30 years of age, 5’9” to 5’11” feet tall and weighing 140 to 150 lbs.  He was last seen wearing a gray hoodie and the lower portion of his face was covered with a green piece of material.

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 .  A cash reward will be paid if the suspect is arrested.

Delta District

Woman Attacks Officer with Cell Phone

lagaythawilliamsOccurred on 1/11/13, 12:48 am  Interference with Public Duties        1418 Craig      1301110005

Police were called to 1418 Craig Street for an assault in progress.  Upon their arrival, Officers could see a woman yelling and screaming in front of the home.  Lagaytha Williams (10/12/59) appeared intoxicated and began ordering the Officers to leave as they tried to make their way inside the residence where more shouting could be heard.

Williams grabbed one of the Officers and swung at him with her cell phone, striking him in the eye.  The Officers were able to go around her and make it inside the home where they found two men arguing.  As the Officers separated the men, Williams again attacked the Officer she’d hit earlier.

Williams was tased and arrested.   She was booked at the City Detention Center and charged with Interference with Public Duties and Resisting Arrest.

Adam District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Do You Know This Computer Thief? Call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS

Occurred on 1/10/13, 2:06pm   Theft  6364 Hopkins Road  1301100094

Police were called to the CCC Group Office for the theft of a $1,600 laptop computer.  They were told a man entered the business supposedly looking for a job, but took off with a laptop computer instead.  He drove off in blue four-door vehicle.

The suspect is described as  a White male, 20 to 30 years of age and weighing 160 to 200 lbs.  He was last seen wearing blue jeans and a black hoodie and a baseball cap.

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 .   Callers will received a cash reward if the suspect is arrested or the property recovered.

Community Outreach

City Road Closures for January 12 ~ January 18, 2013

Contributed by Charlie Cardenas, P.E., Traffic Engineering

New – Chaparral Street and Schatzell Street Intersection

Monday – Friday

During the week of January 14, 2013 and for approximately five weeks, the intersection of Chaparral Street and Schatzell Street will be closed for major utility work.

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 James Street and Erin Drive:  Erin Drive will be closed at the McBride intersection.  Access to James Street and Erin Drive will be through the IH-37 frontage road and both streets – James and Erin – will be closed to through traffic.

McBride Lane:  McBride Lane will be closed to traffic between IH-37 frontage road and Hampshire Road.  Eastbound traffic on IH-37 frontage road will be detour onto to southbound Navigation Boulevard, onto westbound Leopard Street, to McBride Lane.   Traffic on McBride Lane will be detoured onto westbound Hampshire Road to South Padre Island Drive.

Kostoryz Road

Saturday – Friday (24-hour closure)

Northbound Kostoryz Road traffic will be shifted onto the southbound lanes between S.P.I.D. and Sunnybrook Road, and again shifted onto the northbound lanes approximately 500 feet past Sunnybrook.  Traffic, on these two sections of Kostoryz Road, will be reduced to one lane of traffic 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.

New – Staples Street (Williams Street to Saratoga Boulevard)

Saturday – Friday (24-hour closure)

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.

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

On Staples Street, from Wooldridge 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.

Cain Drive:  Cain Drive is closed at the intersection of Staples Street.  Traffic detours will be through Burton Lane to Holly Road.

Sarazen Drive:  Contractors will permit only inbound traffic to enter Sarazen from Staples Street, and traffic exiting must continue north on Sarazen and exit onto Wooldridge Road.

New – 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.

Traffic Safety Division

75 Year Old Woman Fatally Injured In Vehicle Crash On Ayers Street

Occurred Wednesday, January 09, 2013, 18:20, 3900 Ayers Street, Vehicle Crash with Fatal Injury

               A 75-year-old woman was fatally injured after she was hit by a car at the 3900 block of Ayers Street Wednesday night.

A 75-year-old woman walked east to cross Ayers Street at about 6:20pm Wednesday night. A 51-year-old man drove a 2003 Ford Taurus south on Ayers Street and passed through the intersection of Ayers and Roosevelt Drive.

The 75-year-old woman entered the street where there was not a crosswalk and the 51-year-old man said he did not see the woman. The 75-year-old woman was struck by the Ford Taurus and she did not survive the crash.

The 51-year-old man was the only occupant of the car and was not injured.

Corpus Christi Police Crash Investigators do not believe alcohol or speed were contributing factors to the crash. No citations have been issued and the investigation continues.

Corpus Christi Police stress the importance to be aware while driving and watch for pedestrians even in places where they should not be such as on the freeway. Pedestrians are urged to be watchful for traffic and expect not to be seen by motorists. Everyone is urged to take extra precautions, especially at night, in order to get to their destination safely.

Bravo District, Criminal Intelligence Unit

Police Release Sketch of Burglar

Corpus Christi Police are searching for a Hispanic Man, 25-30 years of age, 250-300 pounds and about 5ft. 7inches tall
Corpus Christi Police are searching for a Hispanic Man, 25-30 years of age, 250-300 pounds and about 5ft. 7inches tall

Burglary with Intent to Commit Other Felony
December 17, 2012

Crime of the Week #2

Air Dates:  January 9-16, 2013

Case # 1212170115

Monday, December 17, 2012, at 1:20pm Corpus Christi Police investigated a violent crime at an apartment complex in the area of Airline and Holly.

A 15-year-old girl was in her apartment alone. A Man knocked at the door and asked to use the bathroom. The 15-year-old girl opened the door and the man forced his way inside. The man then assaulted the 15-year-old girl and caused her serious injury.

The 15-year-old girl worked with a police Forensic Artist to develop this sketch of the attacker.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic man, about 5` 07″ tall, about 250-300 pounds, and about 25-30 years of age.

If you can identify this individual or if you have additional information about this crime call Crime Stoppers at 888- TIPS, or log on at 888tips.com. If the information leads to an arrest, the information you provide could earn you $1000 in cash.

 

Adam District, Community Outreach

“You’re not you when you’re hungry”

Occurred on 1/7/13, 3:30pm  Forgery of Government Instrument    11102 IH 37  1301070089

A Texas Star employee reported a woman entered the store and attempted to purchase a “Snickers” candy bar with a counterfeit $10 bill.  The clerk checked the bill with a detection marker and found it to be phony.

The woman left the store and drove off in a light blue vehicle.  She was accompanied by another woman she called “Mom.”  The suspect is described as a heavyset curly-haired White female who appeared to be 25 to 30 years of age.

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

Delta District

Tanker Accident Shuts Down Interstate

trafficsignvehicles trafficsign trafficrig trafficcranesOccurred on 1/8/13, 12:05pm  Traffic Accident     IH37 SB at N. Port   C1300174

An accident involving an 18 wheeler and a pick-up truck shut down southbound traffic on IH 37 for a couple of hours.  The Officers investigation revealed that a Ford pick-up truck attempted to pass the tractor-trailer and lost control.  The truck struck the concrete median and then collided with the tractor-trailer, causing it to jack-knife.

During the collision the highway sign crossing IH 37 was taken out and landed on the tractor-trailer and the freeway.

The tractor-trailer fuel tank was punctured causing the diesel fuel to spill onto the freeway and catch fire.  CCFD Emergency Personnel and their HAZMAT crew quickly put out the fire and dealt with the fuel leak.  TXDOT was called to assist and cranes were used to remove the sign from the roadway allowing IH 37 to be reopened.

Officers report both drivers had minor injuries.  Lt. C. Abbott  stated, “This was an impressive job by the Police Department in quickly closing the Interstate and securing the crash scene. All responding agencies coordinated and worked exceptionally well together in clearing this scene and making it safe.”

Traffic Safety Division

Utility Work Will Affect Staples Street Traffic

The City of Corpus Christi Traffic Engineering office advises residents beginning on Friday, January 11, 2013, weather permitting; city contractors will shift southbound Staples Street traffic and reduce it to one lane in each direction; from the Moore Plaza entrance through the Williams Drive intersection.

The advance traffic control preparation will begin Thursday evening.

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.

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