Community Outreach, Traffic Safety Division

CCPD Cracks Down on Unpermitted Taxi Cab’s, Limo’s and Buses

Saturday night, 11/17/12, Captain Mark Gutierrez and the interim taxi cab inspector, Keith Langford, conducted spot inspections on taxi cabs, limousines, and party buses. These inspections were based on some recent complaints that drivers and companies were operating within our city without proper permits. As a result of the inspections, 8 taxi cabs representing 4 taxi companies were contacted. All of them were found to be in compliance.

They also contacted 3 party buses and found all of them to be in compliance as well. Of 3 limousines representing 2 different companies that were contacted, 2 were found to be operating with an un-permitted driver as required by city ordinance. Both of these 2 limos were carrying passengers when contacted. Both drivers were given citations for operating a limo w/o a permit, city ordinance 57-166e, and they were not allowed to continue driving.

Alternate arrangements were made for the passengers to continue on in the limousines by having either another company come to assist or having a permitted driver respond to the scene to continue on. Both limousine companies are under investigation for allowing un-permitted drivers to operate which is also a violation of city ordinance. The taxi inspector’s office will continue to go out and conduct spot inspections at night and on the weekends to ensure that all companies are in compliance with law.

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

Man Wanted for Murder Turns Himself In

Jose Angel Macias Jr.

The Corpus Christi Homicide/Robbery Bureau investigated the shooting death of a 21-year-old man on November 18, 2012 at 11:49am.  With the assistance of the community and the tips called in to Crime Stoppers, Detectives were able to identify the suspects involved and obtain a Murder warrant for an 18-year-old man.

Jose Angel Macias (03/16/94) turned himself in to the City Detention Center on 11/20/20 at 12:40am.  He was booked and charged with the outstanding Murder warrant.  His bond was set at 200,000.

For additional informational, please view the original CCPD Blotter post at http://wp.me/p1D8kP-2Lq.

Delta District

Patrol Officers Quickly Catch a Bank Robber

Vernon Nicholas Tolmie

Monday November 19th 10:14am 4400 Ayers Bank Robbery 1211190037

Patrol Officers responded to a bank robbery call where a lone subject with a note had demanded money and was seen leaving on foot. A search of the area revealed clothing matching those worn by the suspect were discarded by a vacant building. K-9 “Kimbo” responded and located additional clothing worn by the suspect. A witness advised that a man was seen running from where the clothing was located to a restaurant across the street. Officers contacted a subject at the restaurant matching the robber’s description. Money was located inside his boot and he was positively identified by a bank clerk as the robber. Vernon Tolmie was arrested for the crime and transported to the City Detention Center.

 

Delta District

Hit & Run Driver Leaves License Plate Behind

Occurred on 11/18/12, 4:34am   Minor Accident  838 Lantana   C1208807

Police were called to an early morning hit and run accident in which a white Ford F250 was traveling northbound on Lantana when it left the roadway.  The truck struck a car port and the two parked vehicles inside.  The truck and driver fled the accident scene, leaving the truck’s license plate behind.  No one inside the home was injured.

Officers did locate the unoccupied pick-up truck in the parking lot of the Sea Breeze Apartments located at 809 Derry.  The vehicle was impounded.

The hit and run investigation remains ongoing and will be conducted by the Traffic Safety Division.  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.

Adam District, Criminal Investigations Division

19-Year-Old Woman Stabbed After Night Out

Occurred on 11/18/12, 04:23am  Aggravated Assault  3700 Mueller  1211180040

A woman was taken to Spohn Memorial after she was stabbed by a heavyset woman following a disturbance.  The suspect known only as “Oso” pulled a knife during the argument and stabbed the victim in the chest and neck. Officers report the victim’s injuries were not life-threatening.

The suspect was able to flee prior to the Officers’ arrival.  The women had been at a bar earlier in the evening, but the motive for the assault is unknown.  She is described as a Black female, 5’4″ to 5’8″ feet tall, and weighing 150 to 180 lbs.

Anyone with any information on this crime is encouraged to call Corpus Christi Homicide/Robbery Detectives at 361-886-2841 or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS.  Tipsters will earn a cash reward if the suspect is arrested.

Delta District

Slipping from the “Dock of the Bay”

Occurred on 11/18/12, 6:57am  Accident     1600 N. Shoreline    C1208809

Police were called to the Barge Dock at 1600 N. Shoreline for a vehicle in the bay.  Upon their arrival, Officers contacted a couple who told them they safely escaped from their white Chevrolet Avalanche when it fell into the bay.

The 26-year-old driver told police he had accidentally stepped on the accelerator causing the Avalanche to go into the water.  The driver and his 25-year-old girlfriend were uninjured.

The Corpus Christi Police Department’s Dive Team was called to assist and recovered the submerged truck.

Criminal Investigations Division

Detectives Seeking to Identify Two Men In Connection with Homicide

On November 18, 2012, at approximately 11:49 p.m., Officers responded to the Stripes Convenience Store at Ayers and Bevecrest for a shooting.

The 21-year-old victim was driven by private vehicle to Spohn South where he was pronounced deceased.  The cause of death is pending the Nueces County Medical Examiner’s ruling, but the death is currently being investigated as a Homicide.

Corpus Christi Homicide/Robbery Detectives are asking the public’s assistance in identifying the two men shown on video in connection with the Homicide.

Anyone with any information on this crime is encouraged to call Corpus Christi Homicide/Robbery Detectives at 361-886-2841 or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS.  Tipsters will earn a cash reward if the suspects are arrested.

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Don’t Be Scammed into being a Secret Shopper

With the Holiday Season upon us, the thought of earning a little extra spending sounds like a great idea, but beware when an offer sounds to good to be true.  The Corpus Christi Police Department and the Better Business Bureau is sending out warnings to prevent you falling victim to a Secret Shopper Scam.

Avoid a counterfeit check scam and protect yourself, by asking to be paid by check drawn at a local bank.  Visit the following BBB link for additional information. http://www.bbb.org/blog/2012/11/secret-shopper-job-offer-promises-easy-cash-but-delivers-a-scam/

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

Sharp Dressed Man Scamming People for Tow Truck Money

The Corpus Christi Police Department Financial Crimes Unit would like you to keep an eye out for a “sharp dressed man” attempting to scam money at local hospitals and businesses.  Several victims have reported being asked for money by a well dressed Hispanic male who identifies himself as a pharmaceutical representative working for a local doctor.   The man will tell his potential victims his vehicle needs to be towed and would like to borrow $25 to $40.   He promises to pay the money back and provides the victim with “his” cell phone number.

The man is described as a Hispanic male, 33-42 years of age, 5’7″ to 5’11” feet tall,  and weighing 160 to 180 lbs.  He is also described as well dressed and well spoken.

If you are approached, please understand scam artists are professionals and everyone is a potential victim.  Ask for identification and be cautious of strangers.  To report a scam artist, call the Police Department’s non-emergency number at 361-886-2600.   If you feel your safety is at risk, immediately walk away and dial 911.

Delta District

“Who Needs Enemies with Friends Like This”

Occurred on 11/16/12, 4:45am  Aggravated Robbery   5549 Leopard Street  1211160016

Police were called to the Holiday Inn for a robbery and contacted the 31–year-old victim who told them he’d been robbed by several friends after a night of drinking.

The victim told Officers he along with his friends traveled to the convenience store near Leopard and Port Avenue.  As he exited the pick-up truck, one of his friends pulled a handgun while another friend began hitting him with a baseball bat.  A woman with the two men stole his wallet during the assault.

The three suspects fled in a Ford F-150, leaving the victim behind.   He was medically evaluated by CCFD Emergency Personnel, but reused to be taken to the hospital.

The man was able to provide Officers with his friend’s information and the Criminal Investigations Division will continue the investigation.

Corpus Christi Police Daily Blotter