Wednesday December 19th at 1:42 pm the City of Corpus Christi Police Department’s Facebook page reached 4 thousand likes. Our Twitter account surpassed 2 thousand followers earlier this month. We have received almost 80,000 views on our YouTube channel. Our Crime Stoppers “Tip Submit App” allows citizens to text tips along with pictures and video anonymously. Through the use of social media, CCPD has been able to keep the public informed of the department’s anti-crime initiatives, disseminate crime prevention tips, warn of crime trends, post departmental news and solicit help from the public in identifying criminals and solving cases.
Please plan to follow our own Officer Kirk Stowers during a “virtual” ridealong (Tweet Along) this Friday from 2:00 am to 8:00pm on Twitter as he works patrol for our Holiday Safety Initiative. Officer Stowers will be able to provide followers with unique insights and respond to questions.
We are always looking for new and meaningful ways to use social media to better communicate with the public and solve crime. Please send your ideas to pdpio@cctexas.com Thank you everyone who friends and follows CCDP!
The City of Corpus Christi Traffic Engineering office advises residents beginning on Thursday, December 20 and Friday, December 21, 2012; city contractors will close the intersection of Staples Street and Cain Drive, and Staples Street and Bonner Drive. In addition, traffic will be closed to through traffic at the intersections of Burton Lane at Cain and Bonner.
Only one intersection will be closed at any one time.
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.
Corpus Christi Police closed off the 1500 block of 7th Street while a suspicious death was investigated
Occurred Wednesday, December 19, 2012, 7:16am, 1529 Seventh Street, 1212190013
The Corpus Christi Police Department are investigating a suspicious death on the 1500 block of Seventh Street that was discovered by the Corpus Christi Fire Department on Wednesday morning.
Corpus Christi Fire Fighters responded to a structure fire at 1529 Seventh Street at 7:16 in the morning on December 19, 2012. Corpus Christi Police went to the area of the 1500 block of Seventh to provide traffic direction on the public rights of way.
The Fire Fighters discovered a person who was not alive and notified the Police Department. Corpus Christi Police Detectives and Arson Investigators arrived to evaluate the conditions.
Police Detectives state the death is suspicious and urge anyone with information about this event to call Corpus Christi Police Detectives at 886-2841. Information may be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at http://www.888TIPS.com.
Corpus Christi Police Officer Kirk Stowers will conduct the “Tweet Along” December 21, 2012 starting at 2pm.
Friday, December 21, 2012, from 2:00pm until 8:00pm, The Corpus Christi Police Department will host a “Tweet Along” to follow the Holiday Initiative. Officer Kirk Stowers will cruise in a patrol car as the radio call sign “Site 6” and send out information on the social media outlet, Twitter, so that the public may observe police work from the comfort of home.
The holiday Initiative is a program in which extra officers patrol the densely populated shopping areas to reduce crime. The extra officers do not patrol a beat to answer call for service from the public, but instead focus police resources to cooperate with security staff of the shopping centers and direct traffic to reduce crime, reduce the fear of crime, and to enhance public safety.
The activity will be posted on the social media of the Corpus Christi Police Department. Detailed information will be available with the messages on the Corpus Christi Police Blotter which can be accessed by selecting the links that will be embedded in the twitter messages.
Follow the messages, links and photos in real-time as Officer Stowers works the areas full of Holiday shoppers. There is no fee to participate. To become involved in the “Tweet Along,” follow @CorpusChristiPD on Twitter. Be sure to “Like” the City of Corpus Christi Police Department on Facebook.
The City of Corpus Christi Traffic Engineering office advises residents beginning today; December 18, 2012, city contractors will shift traffic onto the northbound Staples Street lanes and reduce traffic to one lane in each direction between Curtis Clark Drive and Holly Road.
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.
A 24-year-old man was stabbed Sunday night and Police would like help from the public to identify and locate those responsible for the crime.
A 24-year-old man went to his vehicle at 10:20pm in the parking lot of El Rincon located at 3206 Ayers Street and was hit from behind when he went to open the truck door. The 24-year-old man said he turned around and saw a Hispanic man who wore a #88 Dallas Cowboys jersey. The 24-year-old man said he realized he was stabbed and fell to the ground. Once on the ground, several other men hit the 24-year-old man.
The men responsible for the assault then left the area last seen travelling east on Blevins Street.
Corpus Christi Police Detectives now want help from the public to identify and locate those responsible for the assault. Detectives have video images of two of the men responsible for this assault.
The man who used the knife and originally contacted the 24-year-old victim is described as a Hispanic man who stands about 5 foot 7 inches tall, weighs about 150 pounds, has brown hair, brown eyes, and has tattoos on his body and arms and wore a Dallas Cowboys #88 blue jersey with Bryant written on the back.
A second man involved in the assault who was seen playing several games of pool with the man who used the knife is described as a black man who is about 6 feet tall, and wore a blue Houston Texans #56 jersey with Cushing written on the back.
Anyone with any additional information about this crime or who can identify these individuals should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at http://www.888TIPS.com.
Occurred Tuesday, December 18, 2012, 5:09am, 2833 South Padre Island Drive, Major vehicle crash, C1209574
A 32-year-old woman flipped her vehicle in front of the Corpus Christi Trade Center Tuesday at 5:00 in the morning.
Corpus Christi Police found the 32-year-old woman did not have major injuries after her gold 1996 Saturn 4 door sedan drifted off the freeway. No other vehicles or people were involved in the crash and investigating patrol officers did not discover any indication that alcohol was a contributing factor.
The 32-year-old woman was fatigued and had fallen asleep while driving on the 2900 block of State Highway 358.
The car was towed due to damage and the 32-year-old woman was issued a traffic citation for making an unsafe change from a direct course and for driving without a license.
Corpus Christi Police investigated a crash at Kostoryz and Saratoga on December 14 in which the operator of the vehicle fell asleep while driving. Be mindful of driving times and know the warning signs of a fatigued condition. Constant yawning, inability to keep eyes focussed, or if one can’t remember the last few moments of driving are all indicators that a driver is fatigued. It is safer to take a break than to continue to operate a vehicle.
Occurred Tuesday, December 18, 2012, 00:36, Buddy Lawrence Dr. at Nandina Drive, Evading Arrest, 1212180003
Two women were arrested and a Corpus Christi Police Officer was injured after a traffic stop Tuesday morning near the intersection of Buddy Lawrence and Nandina Drive.
Corpus Christi Police Patrol Officer V. Ortiz observed a gold 2000 Mazda 4 door sedan fail to stop at a stop sign and not signal the turn at Mimosa and Nandina Tuesday morning at 12:36am. Officer Ortiz conducted a traffic stop and got the necessary documents required by the 31-year-old operator of the vehicle. The 31-year-old man was removed from the car and a 19-year-old passenger, Shayna Snow (3/5/1993), climbed to the driver’s seat and fled.
The vehicle ran over Officer Ortiz’s right foot when Snow fled and the 31-year-old man was left in place as Officer Ortiz got into his patrol car and followed the gold Mazda.
The Mazda fled on the Interstate Highway 37 to the Crosstown Expressway intersection and entered the grass embankment. While the vehicle was still in motion, Snow got out of the car and ran in a different direction.
The Mazda stopped in the grass and the 18-year-old passenger, Jorianna Galindo (7/31/1994), climbed to the driver’s seat and attempted to flee. Officer Ortiz pulled Galindo from the vehicle and detained her.
Other patrol officers apprehended Snow after a chase on foot. Snow was arrested for possession of marijuana, evading arrest in a vehicle, evading arrest on foot, two theft warrants for her arrest and one warrant for her arrest for an assault.
Galindo was arrested for possession of marijuana. The Mazda was impounded and delivered to the city impound lot.
Other officers returned to the original place of the traffic stop and found the 31-year-old man who was the original driver of the Mazda. The 31-year-old man was issued traffic citations for the stop sign and signal violations, and then given a ride by police officers to his destination.
Officer Ortiz received treatment for an injury to his foot and Snow was additionally charged with assault on a peace officer, a 1st degree felony punishable by up to 99 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.
On December 2nd, 2012, members of the Corpus Christi Police Departments Honor Guard were privileged to attend a First Responders Appreciation Event at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys held their first such event in appreciation of all police, fire, medical, and any another first responder entity. Agencies throughout the State of Texas attended this special occasion and it was estimated that over 600 first responders were participating.
As a group, we were to be recognized at halftime and march on the field. Sunday morning, the officers and I were immediately welcomed at a local IHOP. The public was curious to know as to why Corpus Christi police officers were dressed in uniform eating far away from home. After advising the curious patrons what our plans were, the thank you’s started pouring in. It was such a great feeling to have a distant community appreciate our stay, welcome our presence, and identify our line of work. A retired veteran courteously paid for our breakfast and said this was his way of saying thank you. If this was the start of our day, we were definitely anxious to experience the halftime show.
We arrived at Cowboys stadium and began our rehearsals. I was approached by several different chiefs, majors, and other officers extending their thanks for our participation. The agencies recognized that we were the furthest police department participating and representing South Texas. One honor guard officer from a different agency approached one of our other members, looking at him with a raised eyebrow, nodding his head, and commented, “Corpus Christi…..you guys are everywhere. Thanks for coming.” With that statement alone, I know and feel confident that the CCPD Honor Guard has established itself as a well-respected and recognized unit. To feel valued by your fellow brothers and sisters is like no other. Halftime was here and its now show time.
S/O Luis Rodriguez and I were amongst the first participants about to enter the field staring down the tunnel waiting for the cue to march in. S/O’s James Morales, Jeremy Guerrero, and Michael Garcia were assigned with the color guard holding the United States, State of Texas, and City of Corpus Christi flags. We were fortunate to meet up with the Corpus Christi Fire Department’s Pipe and Drum Corps members Dan Sheppard (Bagpipes), Brian Pike (Snare Drum), and Rodney Appleby (Bass Drum). When the command was given, the pipe and drum corp band consisting of Customs and Border Protection, CCFD, and other agencies marched in playing Amazing Grace honoring our fallen brothers and sisters who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Photos of the some fallen were displayed over the jumbotron. The color guard members took post along one end zone wrapping around one sideline and ending at another end zone. When the third song was played, the group that Rodriguez and I were in, marched onto the field and we stood at attention at our designated spots. At that moment, more than 81,000 fans began to stand, yell, and applaud. Then the camera flashes began to illuminate throughout. With great pride and honor, accompanied with knots in our throats and the tightening of our stomachs, we graciously welcomed this humbled time. For once, the feeling we endured was for a positive account of who we are and what we do and not for what we lost and who to mourn.
We’d like to thank administration for allowing us to represent our department. As long as we have the continued support, we will continue to make every effort possible to attend special functions, honor our fallen brothers and sisters, and represent our department with honor and integrity.
Corpus Christi Honor Guard at Cowboys Stadium. They are (from Left to right) Lt. Israel Soza, Jeremy Guerrero, Michael Garcia, James Morales, and Luis Rodriguez(Left to right) Jeremy Guerrero, Michael Garcia, James Morales, CCFD Firefighter II Dan Sheppard, Firefighter Engineer Brian Pike, Firefighter I Rodney Appleby, Luis Rodriguez, and Lt. Israel SozaFirst Responders Appreciation Event at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, TexasThe CCPD Honor Guard at rehearsalView through the tunnel to go onto the field at Cowboys Stadium.
Occurred Sunday, December 16, 2012, 4:20am, 2000 Merriman Avenue, Driving While Intoxicated, 1212160039
A 21-year-old woman was arrested for driving while intoxicated Sunday morning after she struck 2 parked cars on the 2000 block of Merriman Avenue.
Corpus Christi Police responded to a call of a vehicle crash at 4:20am on the 2000 block of Merriman and found 21-year-old Maci White (5/1/1991) uninjured as she stood next to her black 2000 Honda Civic.
Police Officers discovered the Civic stuck two parked cars on the 2000 block of Merriman Avenue between Moffett Lane and Wallace Avenue. Police discovered indications that White was intoxicated.
White was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated and her vehicle was impounded. White was taken to the hospital for a medical evaluation and for a sample of her blood was collected. White was then delivered to the city detention center.
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