Charlie District

20-Year-Old Hit & Run Driver Charged with 2nd DWI

Paul Anson Rives
Paul Anson Rives

Occurred on 12/11/12, 9:47pm    Driving While Intoxicated     4900 Moody   1212110136

Officers responded to the 4900 block of Moody for a hit and run accident.  The caller reported the suspect had driven away and pulled into the parking lot of the Nueces County Adult Probation Offices, 1901 Trojan Drive.

Upon their arrival, Officers were told the driver Paul Anson Rives (03/11/92) struck a gray Toyota Camry and green Dodge Caravan which were parked in the 4900 block of Moody.  The owner of the Caravan chased after the suspect and detained him.

Rives who appeared to be intoxicated was taken into custody and administered Standard Field Sobriety Tests and a blood warrant was obtained for a blood draw.

He was medically cleared and arrested.  Rives was charged with Driving While Intoxicated~2nd Offense, a Class “A” misdemeanor which is punishable by up to one year in jail and $4,000 fine.  The truck Rives was driving was impounded.

Drinking and Driving is a “100% Preventable Crime” and the Corpus Christi Police Department would to remind you that Traffic and Patrol Officers have been directed to take a “zero tolerance” approach to DWI enforcement.

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Robbery Suspects “Feeling Lucky” Take Money and Lottery Scratch Off Tickets

Occurred on 12/11/12, 9:59pm  Aggravated Robbery    503 Burleson    1212110139

Police were called to the Beach Side Market for an armed robbery.  Upon their arrival, Officers contacted the 23-year-old store employee who reported he was assisting a “customer” when another man entered the store and jumped over the counter.  The man shoved the clerk to the floor, forcing him to open the register at knife point.  The suspects took the money in the register, the victim’s wallet, along with several lottery tickets.

The suspects were last seen running to the back of the business towards US 181. The first suspect is described as a Black man, 5’10” to 6’ feet tall and weighing 200 to 220 lbs.  He was armed with a knife and had his face covered.   The second suspect is described as a Black man, 35 to 40 years of age, 5’09” to 5’11” feet tall and weighing 180 lbs.

Anyone with any information on this robbery is asked to call Corpus Christi Homicide/Robbery Detectives at 361-886-2841 or if the caller wishes to remain anonymous, please call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS.  Callers can earn a cash reward if the suspects are arrested.

Delta District

Armed Gunmen Rob Convenience Store

Occurred on 12/11/12, 2:04am  Aggravated Robbery    3238 Buddy Lawrence  1212110008

Officers responded to the Stripes Convenience store and contacted the store clerk who reported two Hispanic males entered the store and demanded the money from the cash register.  One of the men was armed with a firearm.  The clerk who was uninjured handed over an undetermined amount of money.

The first suspect was described medium built Hispanic man, 5’6” to 5’7” feet tall, and weighing 190 to 200 lbs.  The second suspect was also described as a Hispanic man, 5’8” to 5’9” feet tall and weighing 150 to 160 lbs.  They were last seen wearing black shorts, black hoodie, black mask and gloves.

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

Community Outreach

Police Participate In Shop With A Cop 2012

Corpus Christi Police Officer Brenda Garza looks through clothes sizes for a child in the Shop With A Cop Program at the Wal-Mart at Parkdale
Corpus Christi Police Officer Brenda Garza looks through clothes sizes for a child in the Shop With A Cop Program at the Wal-Mart at Parkdale

Corpus Christi Police Officers participated with other area law enforcement in the annual Shop With A Cop program put on by the local chapter of the Fraternal Order of Police.

Shop With A Cop is a program in which less fortunate children have the opportunity to spend time with a uniformed police officer and receive new clothes, gifts and enjoy lunch. The money for the program is all from donations collected by the Fraternal Order of Police.

The program started in Corpus Christi in 1997 with 10 children and involved only Corpus Christi Police. Fifteen years later, the program involves all area law enforcement and hosts 410 children. The program now is scheduled over several days at several area stores. Seventy officers met December 11, 2012 at the Wal-Mart in Parkdale Plaza with 72 children.

The children area selected by school counselors or by police officers who identify a child as eligible for this program. This is a great opportunity for children to interact with uniformed police officers in a positive environment to develop the understanding that police officers are available for help with problems.

Anyone interested to donate to the Shop With A Cop Program may call 361-442-4787 or send correspondence to Post Office Box 440, Corpus Christi, Texas, 78403.

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Bravo District

Man Wrecks Stolen Truck, Charged with 2nd DWI

Occurred on 12/11/12, 12:25am  Driving While Intoxicated  15000 block of S.P.I.D. 1212110005/C1209377

Senior Officers C. Williams and M. Garanzuay were called to the 15000 block of S. Padre Island Drive for a traffic accident involving a drunk driver.  Upon their arrival, they found the driver who was attempting to move a manhole cover from the road way.

Further investigation revealed the driver was traveling eastbound when he lost control of silver Ford F150 lost control and left the roadway, striking a manhole.  The impact deployed the truck’s airbags and caused the manhole cover to come off and land on the North side of the street.

BrandenRoyceSiegfriedBranden Siegfried (07/18/71) appeared to be intoxicated as he staggered back to his truck.  Siegfried became combative when Officers attempted to stop from walking onto the roadway.   A struggle ensued in which Siegfried was pepper sprayed.  The pepper spray had little effect on him and Siefried continued to be combative.  Off-duty Corpus Christi Police Officer E. Garza who was passing by rushed over to help the Officers.  Officers were able to handcuff and detain Siegfried.

While Officers were conducting their investigation the owner of the truck arrived at the accident site.  He was visibly upset and told Officers that Siegfried who was an employee had stolen the company truck.  The truck was released to the victim.

Siegfried was taken to a local hospital where he was medically cleared.  A blood warrant was also obtained for a blood draw.  He was arrested and booked at the City Detention Center.  Siegfried was charged with Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, Driving While Intoxicated~2nd Offense, and Resisting Arrest.

 

 

 

 

Adam District, Traffic Safety Division

Pedestrian Struck By Car On Leopard Street

Occurred Friday, December 7, 2012, 23:35, Clarkwood Road at Leopard Street, Vehicle Crash with fatal injury, C1209317

                A 32-year-old woman was struck by a vehicle on the 9000 block of Leopard Street and suffered a fatal injury.

A gold 2000 Ford Taurus operated by a 40-year-old man traveled east on the 9000 block of Leopard Street at 11:35pm. The weather was clear visibility, but the area was a dark and unlighted. The Taurus struck a 32-year-old pedestrian in the roadway.

The 32-year-old woman did not survive the crash and was not transported to the hospital. No citations or criminal charges have been filed, and the investigation continues.

Corpus Christi Police would like to remind drivers to be safe. Pedestrians can be found anytime, and anywhere; even in places they are not supposed to be found. Pedestrians can be hard to see especially at night or in bad weather.

Pedestrians are encouraged to be predictable; stay off freeways. Pedestrians should use sidewalks where provided and cross or enter streets where it is legal. Where no sidewalks are provided, it is usually safer to walk facing oncoming traffic. It is best to dress in light colors and carry a flashlight in dark areas.

Adam District, Traffic Safety Division

48 Year Old Man Arrested For DWI After Single Vehicle Crash At IH 37 and McKenzie

Occurred Friday, December 7, 2012, 19:55, 10602 Interstate Highway 37 Driving While Intoxicated 1212070162

                A 48-year-old man was arrested Friday night for Driving While Intoxicated after he was involved in a single vehicle crash that destroyed a directional post and a cross walk box and post.

A blue 2000 Jeep Wrangler driven by 48-year-old Ricardo Ruiz (7/14/1964) traveled west on the 10400 block of the Interstate Highway 37 access road on Friday, December 7, 2012 at 7:55pm. The Jeep left the roadway to the left, struck a pole, then went through the intersection of the access road and McKenzie Road, and then struck a second pole. The Jeep rolled onto its top and did not strike any other vehicle or person.

A 52-year-old witness helped Ruiz out of the Jeep and told police there were no other people involved in the crash.

Corpus Christi Police Patrol Officers discovered evidence that Ruiz was intoxicated. Ruiz was transported to the hospital for treatment of non-incapacitating injuries. Corpus Christi Police Investigators gathered evidence and Ruiz was arrested for driving while intoxicated. Ruiz was released from the hospital and delivered to the city detention center.

Delta District, Patrol Division

Cab Driver Discovers Injured Man On 4700 Leopard Street

Occurred Saturday, December 8, 2012, 4:15am, 4700 Leopard Street, Aggravated Assault 1212080046

                A 48-year-old man was taken to the hospital by ambulance Saturday morning for treatment for a serious injury after he was found on the 4700 block of Leopard Street by a 48-year-old taxi cab driver.

The cab driver called Corpus Christi Police at 4:15 am to check on a man who laid in the middle of the street.  The 48-year-old man had an obvious injury and was not conscious. Emergency Medical Technicians took the 48-year-old man directly to the hospital for treatment.

Corpus Christi Police Investigators believe the injuries to the 48-year-old man were caused by an other person and would like help from the public to identify any person who may be responsible for the injury.

Anyone with any additional information about this crime should call the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2841. Anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8744) or online at http://www.888TIPS.com.

Bravo District

Details Released on Officer Involved Shooting

Corpus Christi Police Chief Floyd Simpson released the following statement on December 10, 2012 at a 1:30 pm news conference held at the Corpus Christi Police Department:

 
On December 09, 2012 at 8:39pm Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to a disturbance with a weapon at the 1100 block of Salem. The caller, 56-year-old Daniel Scott advised that he was armed and that his neighbors were posing a threat. It is believed that Mr. Scott was suffering from mental illness.

Trained crisis negotiators attempted to contact Daniel Scott for hours. Officers were unable to establish meaningful dialog. Upon attempting to make physical contact with Mr. Scott, he fired upon them. Officers returned fire and shot Daniel Scott.  Despite receiving immediate medical treatment at the scene, Mr. Scott was pronounced dead later at Spohn Memorial.

The officers involved in this incident are:

  • Senior Officer Rigoberto Montejano, a 9 year veteran of the Corpus Christi Police Department
  • Senior Officer Amador Gonzalez, a 17 year veteran of the Corpus Christi Police Department

Both officers have been placed on paid administrative leave which is standard procedure in these types of incidents. Although the investigation is ongoing and still in its early stage, I feel confident the investigation will determine that our officers acted in accordance with department policy.

This was a tragic event for all involved and our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Daniel Scott for their loss.

Adam District

Utility Work on Tuloso and Suntide Roads

The City of Corpus Christi Traffic Engineering office advises residents beginning Monday, December 10, 2012 and Tuesday, December 11, 2012, weather permitting; contractors will close Tuloso Road and Suntide Road to through traffic from Up-River Road to IH-37 westbound frontage road.  Contractors will be closing one road each day and are scheduled to work between the hours of 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.

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 barricading 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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