Bravo District, Traffic Safety Division

Two Hospitalized in Mid Day Crash

Occurred Wednesday, November 07, 2012, 12:22pm, 7500 Yorktown Boulevard, Major Vehicle Crash C1208504

                A 19-year-old man and a 15-year-old girl were taken to the hospital by ambulance as the result of a single vehicle crash on Yorktown Boulevard Wednesday afternoon.

The 19-year-old drove a red 2003 Nissan X-terra 4 door on Yorktown near Airline Road toward Flour Bluff. The passenger side of the vehicle partially left the road and the 19-year-old over corrected back onto the road. The vehicle then left the road and the driver overcorrected again causing the car to roll over and land on its top.

The 19-year-old driver received a traffic citation for making an unsafe change from a direct course. The 19-year-old was taken to the hospital by ambulance and his 15-year-old girl passenger was taken to Driscoll Children’s Hospital by ambulance. Both occupants of the vehicle had injuries that are not believed to be life threatening.

No other person or vehicle was involved in the crash. The X-terra was towed due to damage.

Charlie District, Patrol Division

Police Arrest Three Men For Fight At Nightclub on Everhart

Occurred Wednesday, November 07, 2012, 2:08am, 4653 Everhart Road, Public Intoxication/Resisting Arrest, 1211070007, 08, & 10

                Three men were arrested Wednesday morning in the parking lot of a night club after attempting to fight several people including police officers.

Several Corpus Christi Police Patrol Officers went to the parking lot of Ropers Night Club to monitor the safety of the crowd. The officers saw a 25-year-old man, Jaime Salazar (11/6/1987) yell at another man in an attempt to fist fight. The officers intervened to stop any action of violence and were approached by 28-year-old Joel Salazar who told the officers that he had control of Jaime and would leave the parking lot.

Officers allowed Joel to escort Jaime until Jaime was left alone by Joel and the threat of violence surfaced again. Corpus Christi Police Officers then arrested Jaime for public intoxication and Jaime resisted the arrest. Joel then interfered in the arrest and was then arrested for Public Intoxication, Resisting arrest, and then for four warrants for his arrest.

While officers struggled to arrest Joel, a third person, 34-year-old Juan Salazar, interfered in the arrest. Juan swung a closed fist at one of the officers and the officers electronic control device was used to apprehend Juan. Juan was arrested and all three were delivered to the city detention center.

Adam District, Traffic Safety Division

Man Seriously Injured in Three Vehicle Accident

Occurred on 11/06/12, 3:38pm  Major Accident   Leopard/Callicoate      C1208485/1211060111

Patrol Officers and Traffic Investigators responded to a three vehicle accident in the 12100 block of Leopard.  Upon their arrival, Officers found a maroon Chevrolet Trail Blazer and grey GMC Terrain in the intersection.  The third vehicle, a tan Ford F350 had left the roadway and struck an electrical pole.

Further investigation revealed the Ford pick-up truck that was traveling southbound on Callicoate ran the red light and struck the Trail Blazer who was headed eastbound on Leopard.  The impact caused the Trail Blazer to collide with the Terrain who was in the outside shoulder attempting to turn southbound onto Callicoate Road. The F350 continued until it crash into a utility pole, splitting it in half.

The 60-year-old driver of the Trail Blazer was rushed to Spohn Memorial with life-threatening injuries. The 49-year-old driver of the F-350 sustained minor injuries and also taken to the hospital.  A mandatory blood draw was taken due to the seriousness of the accident.  The 23-year-old driver of SUV along with her 4-year-old passenger would seek their own doctor for a medical evaluation.

The investigation is ongoing and will be conducted by Traffic Division Investigators. There have been no charges filed at this time.

 

 

Bravo District, Patrol Division

Police Arrest Two Men For Flour Bluff Burglary

Occurred Monday, November 5, 2012, 22:03, 3122 Laguna Shores Road, Burglary of a Habitation 1211050171

                Two men were arrested Monday night for burglary of a habitation in Flour Bluff after the two men were accused of taking an air compressor from an open garage.

A 57-year-old man told a Corpus Christi Police Officer that his air compressor valued at $350 was taken without permission from his garage by two men. The 57-year-old man said he was outside his home with another person when he saw a man walk up to the house, take the air compressor, and then leave in a white 1999 Ford Expedition. The 57-year-old man provided a description of the men and the vehicle they used.

The Corpus Christi Police Officer who took the report recognized the description of the suspects as people with whom the officer has had previous contact. The officer went to the 2500 block of Lorine Drive in Flour Bluff to contact the two potential suspects.

The officer discovered the stolen air compressor and arrested 41-year-old Gary Lawrence (9/19/1971) and 42-year-old Leonard Simmons (10/28/1970) for Burglary of a Habitation.

The air compressor was returned to the owner and the two suspects were delivered to the city detention center.

Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division

Police Seek Man and Woman Responsible For Robbery

     

Occurred Saturday, November 3, 2012 5:40am, 3201 South Padre Island Drive, Robbery 1211030030

                Corpus Christi Police Robbery/Homicide Detectives would like help from the public to identify and locate two individuals involved in a robbery at the Stripes on South Padre Island Drive near Kostoryz last Saturday night.

A man and a woman entered the Stripes Store at 5:40am on Saturday morning and took packages of Budweiser beer valued at $40. The store employee stood in front of the door to prohibit the man and woman from leaving the store with the beer. The man displayed a knife and threatened the store employee. The man and woman then left the store with the beer.

The man is described as a slender Hispanic man with very short hair, a receding hairline, and a goatee. The man wore a plain white t-shirt, black shorts, and light shoes. The woman was described as an overweight Hispanic female with short hair who wore a blue tank top shirt, black pants, and black shoes.

Anyone interested to research reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi may visit Crimereports.com for a host of information. Anyone with additional information about this crime should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit an online tip at www.888TIPS.com. Callers that provide information that leads to an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward.

Delta District

Man and Woman Charged with Auto Burglary

Aria Gutierrez
Bruce Garcia

Occurred on 11/06/12, 11:44pm   Burglary of a Vehicle    4800 Orchid/3800 Sarita 1211060007

Police were called to the Homewood Suites for several individuals checking door handles in the parking lot.  Upon the Officers arrival, a witness told them the two males and a female had left were last seen walking towards Ayers Street.

Officer contacted the three individuals and observed one of males drop a couple of credit cards to the ground along with a backpack containing GPS system, an iPod, and a watch.  The 17-year-old female was also found to have a GPS system inside her purse.  Bruce Garcia (12/18/93) and Aria Gutierrez (10/04/95) were detained.  The third male was later released.

The GPS system led Officers to the burglary victim in the 4800 block of Orchid.  The victim told Officers he had just finished reporting the burglary of his Chrysler Town and Country van online and provided them with a tracking number.   The credit cards found on Garcia had the victim’s and his wife’s name on them.

At the same time, another Officer was checking the address on the second GPS system and contacted a second victim who had reported her GPS stolen along with her iPod.  A third victim told Officers a pair of Versace sunglasses had been stolen and filed a police report about an hour before.  The sunglasses were also found in Garcia’s backpack.

Both Garcia and Gutierrez were arrested and charged with Burglary of a Vehicle which is a Class “A” Misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail and a $4,000 fine.  The stolen items were returned to the victims.

Charlie District

Motorcyclist Rushed to Hospital with Serious Injuries After Accident

Occurred on 11/2/12, 09:47pm     Major Accident 5300 Saratoga       C1208383 

Police were called to a major accident involving a blue 2008 Ford Mustang a motorcycle in the 5300 block of Saratoga.  Upon their arrival, Officers found the unconscious motorcyclist seriously injured and he was quickly rushed to Spohn Memorial by CCFD Emergency Personnel.  The driver of the Mustang and two passengers, 4 and 24-years of age were uninjured in the collision.

Further investigation revealed, the 26-year-old motorcyclist was traveling eastbound in the left lane when the 20-year-old driver of the vehicle turned left from the left turn only lane onto the H.E.B. parking lot.  The motorcyclist attempted to swerve, but still collided with the Mustang.  The Mustang’s driver was cited for Failure to Yield Right of Way~Turning Left, Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility, and Expired License Plate.   The vehicle was also impounded.

 

 

Adam District, Patrol Division

Patrol Officer Bit By Dog On Countiss Drive

Occurred Sunday, November 4, 2012, 15:30, 2700 Countiss Drive, Dogbite, 1211004741

                A Corpus Christi Police Officer was injured by a dog bite Sunday afternoon on the 2700 block of Countiss Drive.

The Patrol Officer responded to an ambulance call in which a 5-year-old boy was injured. The boy was injured in a trampoline accident and the officer went to leave the home after an ambulance crew arrived to provide the boy with medical treatment. A dog then bit the officer on the right calf and broke the skin.

Animal Control Officers arrived and removed the dog from the home as procedure.

A few tips for pet owners should be observed when emergency crews are called to a home: Confine pets to a safe area out of the way of the emergency so that the animal will not interfere with people or equipment that is unfamiliar to the animal. Be aware of common triggers of aggression which include a family member who is injured, in pain, ill, or the approach of strangers. The approach of a person in uniform or unusual attire, unexpected touching, unfamiliar settings, crowds, and loud noises are also common triggers of aggression for many animals. Your community animal care agency and humane society may offer references for professional help to deal with a pets training to reduce the risk of aggressive behavior with pets. This is especially important in the upcoming Holiday season when visitors come to the home.

Fulfill basic animal-care responsibilities. License your animal as required by law and provide regular veterinary care, including rabies vaccinations.

Bravo District, Patrol Division

Flour Bluff Man Arrested Providing Alcohol To Minors

Occurred Sunday, November 4, 2012, 1:08am, 3029 Bimini Drive, Furnishing Alcohol to Minors 1211040013, 1211040021

                A 37-year-old man was arrested at his Flour Bluff home Sunday morning for furnishing alcohol to minors.

Corpus Christi Police responded to a call for a vehicle crash with a pedestrian at the intersection of Caribbean Drive and Jamaica Drive at 1:08am Sunday morning.  Police officers found a 28-year-old man hidden in nearby bushes. The 28-year-old man told police officers that he was chased out of a party on Bimini Drive in which there were minors consuming alcohol. The 28-year-old man said he was not injured and ran into a parked car which prompted the call from a neighbor that there was a vehicle crash.

Corpus Christi Police Officers went to 3029 Bimini Drive and saw the garage door open. The officers saw several teenagers playing a drinking game. The teenagers ran into the house once they saw the police officers.

The home owner, 37-year-old Johnny Lance Hornbeck (4/15/1975), met the officers in the driveway to the house and displayed aggressive and defiant behavior. Hornbeck had an injured finger that dripped blood and Hornbeck became belligerent after the officers asked about the injury.

Officers identified a 17-year-old boy, two 16-year-old girls and a 15-year-old girl at the home on Bimini Drive who had consumed alcoholic beverages without their parent’s supervision. The four minors received citations for consumption of alcohol by a minor.

Hornbeck was arrested for furnishing Alcohol to Minors, a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail and up to a $4,000 fine. Hornbeck was taken to the Spohn Shoreline Hospital for treatment for the injury to his left finger and then delivered to the city detention center.

Bravo District

Man Arrested When He Tries to Pull Real Police Officer Over

Occurred on 11/01/12, 10:01pm  Reckless Driving   Ennis Joslin Road/Hwy 358  1211010177

An off-duty Corpus Christi Police Officer called for back-up when a white Ford Crown Victoria began shining a spot light at him in an attempt to pull him over as they traveled westbound on Hwy 358 approaching Airline Road.  Police located the white Ford Crown Victoria as it exited on West Point Road from Hwy 358.

Further investigation revealed the driver Mark Steven Byrne (09/05/52) and  the off-duty Officer were in the center lane as they traveled east on Hwy 358 when Byrne used a spotlight on his Ford Crown Victoria to light up another vehicle traveling in the fast lane.

That vehicle suddenly braked along with Byrne, causing the off-duty Officer swerve into the right to avoid rear-ending the Crown Victoria.  Byrne then began following the off-duty Officer and shining the spot light at him as he attempted to pull him over.  Byrne kept shining the spot light at the off-duty Officer’s rear view mirrors and waving at him to pull over as he took the Ennis Joslin exit.  When Byrne continued on and made a U-turn, the off-duty Officer was able to follow him and call Police.

Byrne was arrested and charged with Reckless Driving and his vehicle impounded.  Police are also conducting an investigation into the Impersonation of a Public Servant.

The Corpus Christi Police Department requires that only police cars with emergency equipment conduct a traffic stop.  If you are being pulled over, look for these three things that can help you tell a fake cop from a real one.

  • Location
    Officers will pull you over in areas which are well-lit when ever possible.
  • Lights
    Police cars will be marked with emergency equipment.
    Lights are red, blue, and white.
  • Vehicle
    Will be marked with Police Department logos

If feel you are still concerned that the police officer is fake, the Corpus Christi Police Department requests that you ask for the Police Officer’s identification or call 911.  Police dispatchers know where Officers are at all times.

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