Delta District, Traffic Safety Division

Man Involved in Motorcycle Accident Dies

Occurred on 12/2/12, 1:59pm Fatal Accident 1700 block of Hwy 37 C1209152

Officers responded to the flyover at Hwy 37 and Hwy 286 for a one vehicle accident involving a motorcyclist.  Further investigation revealed the motorcyclist failed to control his speed on the curve and hit some gravel and debris when he traveled on the outside shoulder.

The motorcyclist lost control and struck the barrier.  The 65-year-old man was taken by CCFD Emergency Personnel to Spohn Memorial where he later died from his injuries sustained in the accident.

Bravo District

Two Men Hospitalized in Afternoon Accident

Occurred on 11/29/12, 5:31pm  Major accident Naval Air Station and Skipper Lane  C1209054/1211290131

Two drivers involved in a drunken driving accident were taken to Bay Area for medical treatment.  The men sustained non-life threatening injuries when their vehicles collided.

Further investigation revealed the 43-year-old driver of a blue Ford F250 was traveling southbound on N.A.S. when a black Ford F150 made an illegal u-turn in front of him.

The 53-year-old driver of the at fault vehicle appeared to be intoxicated and a mandatory blood draw was taken.  He was not arrested, due to his injuries.

Charlie District, Criminal Intelligence Unit, Gang Unit, Patrol Division

Two Teens Shot in Drive By

Occurred on 11/29/12, 10:18pm   Aggravated Assault 3300 Casa Bonita 1211290166

Police were called to a shooting at the 3300 block of Casa Bonita in which a 14-year-old female and 16-year-old male sustained gunshot injuries to their lower extremities.  Both the teens were taken to a local trauma hospital by CCFD Emergency Personnel.

Further investigation revealed the two teenagers were outside when a black four-door vehicle drove by and fired multiple shots at them, striking the victims in the legs.

The Gang Unit Drive-By Response Team responded and they were able to obtain several leads in the investigation.  “At this point the shooting does not appear to be gang related,” said Gang Unit Supervisor Captain D. Mersing.

The investigation remains ongoing and the Police Department asks that anyone with any information on this crime to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888-TIPS.com.  Tipsters will earn a cash reward if the suspects are arrested.

Charlie District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Lucky Belt Buckle Deflects Bullet

Occurred on 11/29/12, 03:47am  Aggravated Assault   1800 Morales  1211290020

Police contacted a 29-year-old man who told them he standing in his cousin’s front yard when he was confronted by a complete stranger.  The man drove up to where the men were standing and exited his vehicle armed with a gun.

The man fired a couple of shots, striking the victim’s belt buckle.  The victim took off running as the suspect fired at him once more.  The victim was not injured in the shooting and was unable to provide Officers with a description of the shooter or the vehicle he was driving.  The motive for the shooting is unknown at this time.

The investigation is ongoing and will be conducted by the Police Department’s Homicide/Robbery Bureau.  Anyone with any information on this crime is encouraged to call the Corpus Christi Police Department Criminal Investigation Division at 361-886-2841 or if you would like to remain anonymous call 888-TIPS.  Tips can also be submitted online at www.888TIPS.com.   Tipsters will earn a cash reward if the suspect is arrested.

Criminal Investigations Division

Help Needed to Identify this Auto Burglar

Occurred on 11/28/12, 03:09am  Burglary of a Vehicle  2900 block of St. Joseph Street  1211280017

The Corpus Christi Police Department’s Auto Theft Task Force is asking the public’s assistance in identifying  this auto burglar.  The man in the video surveillance is shown burglarizing a maroon Ford F150 pickup truck and taking a laptop computer valued at $700.

“The image of the suspect is not clear, but his mannerisms are unique,” said Lt. Christopher White, the Task Force supervisor, but “If you run across him or recognize him, give us a call.”

Anyone with any information on this crime is encouraged to call the Corpus Christi Police Department Criminal Investigation Division at 361-886-2841 or if you would like to remain anonymous call 888-TIPS.  Tips can also be submitted online at www.888TIPS.com.   Tipsters will earn a cash reward if the suspect is arrested or the property recovered.

Charlie District

Designated Driver Fails to Keep His End of the Bargain

Occurred on 11/29/12, 2:24am Major Accident/DWI  3400 S.P.I.D.  C1209043/1211290017

 Officers rushed to a disturbance over a one vehicle roll-over accident.  Upon their arrival, Officers observed Ambrocio Salinas III (09/24/75) quarrelling with another man over the accident.

The 30-year-old told Officers he let Salinas drive his green Ford Explorer as he had been drinking.  Salinas lost control of the SUV and crashed into the center concrete barrier.  The impact caused the SUV to flip onto its roof.  Both men were uninjured in the accident.

Salinas who appeared to be intoxicated was administered Standard Field Sobriety Tests and a Blood Search Warrant was obtained for a Blood Draw.  He was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated and an outstanding Municipal Court warrant in the amount of $460.  Salinas was additionally cited for an Unsafe Change from a Direct Course, Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility, and No Driver’s License.

Hinojosa’s Explorer was impounded and he was given a ride home.

Community Outreach

Police Participate In Toy Drive This Saturday

Officers of the Corpus Christi Police Department will participate in a flag football game for a charity toy drive this Saturday, December 1, 2012 at the John Paul School field located at 3036 Saratoga Boulevard.

The event is organized by the League of Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Council #1 and Judge Robert (Bobby) Balderas. The toys will be collected by LULAC.

The football games will begin at 9:00am on Saturday, December 1 with a game between the Nueces County Sheriff’s Office and the Corpus Christi Fire Department. The second game will be between the Corpus Christi Police Officers and the Robstown Police Officers. The public is encouraged to attend the events. Admission is an unwrapped new toy or a cash donation to the LULAC.

Participants consider this to be a friendly competition to promote generosity in our community.

Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division

Man Stabbed in Nightclub Parking Lot

Occurred on 11/29/12, 02:34am  Aggravated Assault   6410 Weber      1211290016/1211290018

Police were called to McCaw’s Nightclub for a stabbing and arrived to find a 32-year-old man being treated by CCFD Emergency Personnel. The victim sustained several stab wounds and taken to Spohn Memorial for medical treatment.

Witnesses told Officers the victim tried to break up a fight involving two Hispanic males when the men began to assault him.  One of the men armed with a knife stabbed the victim in the abdomen.  The men fled in a black Ford F150.

The first suspect is described as a bald Hispanic male, 20 to 30 years of age, and a goatee.  He was last seen wearing khaki pants and a white t-shirt.   The second suspect is also a Hispanic male, 20 to 30 years of age and last seen wearing a white t-shirt and dark pants.

The victim was uncooperative with Officers and possibly facing charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance after a small package containing Crack Cocaine was found where he was being treated.

Anyone with any information on this crime is encouraged to call the Corpus Christi Police Department Criminal Investigation Division at 361-886-2841 or if you would like to remain anonymous call 888-TIPS.  Tips can also be submitted online at www.888TIPS.com.   Tipsters will earn a cash reward if the suspects are arrested.

Community Outreach, Delta District

Copper Cables Stolen in Metal Theft

Occurred on 11/27/12, 8:46am  Theft of Metal  945 Resaca   1211270019

Police were called to the Graham Construction site where an employee reported several cables had been cut and stolen over the Thanksgiving Holiday.  The specialized power cables were made of copper and valued at $10,000.

Further investigation revealed only the detached water pump cables were taken.  The employee told Officers the suspect(s) would have been killed instantly if they had cut the energized cables from the pumps.

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(s) are arrested.

Delta District

Is a Loved One asking Santa for a Car? Make their Christimas Wish come true and stop by our Monthly Auction

The C.C.P.D.’s commitment to “Keep Corpus Christi Safe” has continued with its “Zero Tolerance No Insurance Initiative”

On Saturday, December 1, 2012, a total of 82 cars, trucks, and motorcycles will be auctioned at the Corpus Christi Police Department’s  Vehicle Impound Lot located at 5485 Greenwood Drive during our monthly auction. The site has four paved acres for an auction lot.

Approximately 21 of these vehicles are “No Insurance” impounds. On Friday, November 30, 2012, the general public will be allowed to register and view the vehicles to be auctioned from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There is no registration fee.

On the day of the auction, the general public can continue to register and view the vehicles from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. The auction will commence promptly at 10:00 a.m.   The vehicles to be auctioned can be viewed at www.siskauction.com. An auction list may also be downloaded from the same website.

The department’s strong stand and enforcement of this “Zero Tolerance No Insurance Initiative” will continue and all vehicles involved in accidents will be impounded and the driver cited if they are unable to provide financial proof of insurance. Driver’s license and proof of financial responsibility checkpoints will continue to be conducted at the Shift Captains’ authorization.

Officers issued 5,509 citations and impounded 1,212 vehicles for Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility during 2011.  During October of 2012, Officers issued 296 citations for Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility and impounded 76 vehicles for the same charge.

Corpus Christi Police Daily Blotter