Community Outreach

Reminder: Entry Deadline for Anti-D.W.I. Slogan and Art Contest Nears

The Corpus Christi Police Department announces a contest that ends November 12, 2012 for High School students ages 15-18 years old in which the winners will receive a new iPad and have their entry displayed on a billboard in Corpus Christi.

The contest is to design a new anti-drunk driving advertising campaign. Contest winners will be in two categories; for the best slogan and for the best 2 dimensional artwork. The contest entries must be submitted to the High School the student attends or to the Police Department no later than November 12, 2012.

The contest entries will be judged by a group designated by Police Chief Floyd Simpson. Judges will not know the name of the contestant nor will they know which school the student attends when the contest entries are judged. The two first place winners will receive iPads. The second place winners will receive iPod touches, and the third place winners will receive iPod nanos. The contest winners will have their entry displayed on billboards in Corpus Christi through the month of December.

The contest is open to all students of a High School in Corpus Christi or accredited home school in Corpus Christi. Those interested in the contest should visit www.cctexas.com/police/contest.html for information and to download an entry form.

This is an opportunity for new drivers to use their creativity to make the streets a safer place to drive.

 

Bravo District

Man Dragged, Run Over During Robbery

Occurred on 10/3/12, 02:52 am  Aggravated Robbery   5200 Williams    1210300006

Officers contacted the victim’s sister who reported her brother had been run over by a car during a robbery.  The victim told Officers he was trying to sell his Play Station 3 to someone he met on Facebook.  They negotiated a price for the PS3 and agreed to meet at 5222 Williams.

Once there the “buyer” pulled out a knife and attempted to rob the victim.  A scuffle ensued during which the suspect was unable to open the knife.  As the struggle continued on, the victim fell inside the vehicle, dropping the PS3 on floorboard.  The victim was dragged before having his leg run over as the suspect drove off.  He sustained a large abrasion to his leg, but refused to be taken to the hospital for medical treatment.

Officers checked the area for the suspect, but were unable to find the suspect.  The suspect provided the victim with his identity and the robbery investigation will be turned over to the Police Department’s Homicide/Robbery Bureau.

Anyone with any additional information on this crime is encouraged to call the Criminal Investigation Division at 361-886-2841 or remain anonymous and call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS.  You can also submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com.  Tipsters can earn a cash reward if the suspect is arrested.

If selling items on eBay, Craig’s List, or Facebook, the Police Department recommends that you meet in a public, well lit place and avoid pick-ups from home at all costs.  When selling, do not publish your address or invite strangers into your home.  Tell a friend or family member where you’re going.  Above all, trust your instincts.

Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division

Armed Men Run Off with Money and Smokes

Occurred on 10/29/12, 10:32pm  Aggravated Robbery  4702 Kostoryz   1210290142

Police were called to the Times Market for an armed robbery involving two Hispanic males.  Officers contacted the 56-year-old store owner and his 54-year-old wife who reported the two men entered the store wearing hoodies pulled over their faces.

One of the men pointed a gun at the store owner and demanded their money from the register.  The suspects took an undetermined amount of cash and several cartons of cigarettes.  Both suspects fled on foot.  The couple was uninjured in the robbery.

The first suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 19 to 23 years of age, and 5’7” to 5’9” feet tall.  He was last seen wearing a grey hoodie with long shorts, and a baseball cap along with flip-flops worn over black socks.

The second suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 18 to 22 years of age, 5’5” to 5’6” feet tall, and weighing 140 to 150 lbs.  He was last seen wearing a red shirt under a grey hoodie, a baseball cap, and armed with a firearm.

Anyone with any information that can identify or locate this man should call the Corpus Christi Police Robbery/Homicide Bureau immediately at 361-886-2841 or the Police Department’s non-emergency number at 361-886-2600.  Information can be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at www.888TIPS.com.

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Two Charged with Tampering in Connection with Homicide

Luis Carlos Saldivar Jr.

A 19-year-old man identified as Luis Carlos Saldivar Jr. (06/15/93) along with a 16-year-old juvenile male have been arrested on charges of Tampering with Evidence in relation to the October 22,  2012 homicide investigation of a 24-year-old Corpus Christi man.

Corpus Christi Police were called to the Four Wind Apartments, 4101 Brett Street to investigate a complaint of gunshots, shortly thereafter, Officer received information that the victim had arrived at a local hospital with a fatal injury.The Corpus Christi Police Department’s Homicide/Robbery Bureau took over the investigation.

During their investigation, detectives developed information leading to Saldivar’s and the juvenile’s arrests.  Saldivar was arrested on October 29, 2012, at 12:30pm and booked at the City Detention Center.  He is being held on a $75,000 bond.  The 16-year-old was booked at the Nueces County Juvenile Justice Center on Friday, October 26, 2012.

Homicide/Robbery Lt. K. Isaacks stated, “The Homicide Investigation is still in the preliminary stages.  We are still in the process of evaluating all  of the physical evidence and interviewing all possible witnesses.”  The investigation is still ongoing and will be referred to the Nueces County District Attorney’s Office when concluded.

For additional information, please view the previous blotter posts on this homicide.  http://wp.me/p1D8kP-2Ee  http://wp.me/p1D8kP-2CO

Community Outreach

Reminder: Lunch With The Chief on Tuesday

The Citizens in Support of the Corpus Christi Police Department Foundation will host its 2nd Annual Lunch with the Chief on Tuesday, October 30, 2012 from 11:30am to 1:30pm at the Texas Roadhouse. The lunch is open to the public. Tickets are $50 per person and sold at the door of the Texas Roadhouse Restaurant located at 2029 South Padre Island Drive.

The menu includes steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, all the rolls and cinnamon butter you can eat, and a soft drink or iced tea. All of the money raised in this event goes directly to the Police Foundation.

Charlie District

Road Rage Lands Man in Jail

AnthonyTedesco

Occurred on 10/28/12, 8:55pm  Deadly Conduct    Everhart/Holly    1210280109

Police were called to the area of Everhart and Holly Roads for disturbance with a gun between the occupants of two vehicles who were traveling eastbound on Holly Road.

Officers pulled over the white Ford pick-up truck in the 4800 block of Everhart and conducted a felony traffic stop.  The driver Anthony Tedesco (07/09/49) was detained and Officers located a gun along with three hunting rifles.

The victims told Officers they accidentally cut off the truck at Cimmarron and Wooldridge.  Tedesco chased after the victims and pointed a gun at them.  The couple tried to get away from Tedesco, but he continued pursuing them until Police arrived.

Tedesco was positively identified by the victims and placed under arrest. He was taken to Bay Area after complaining of feeling sick.  Tedesco was medically cleared and booked at the City Detention Center.  He was charged with Deadly Conduct Aggravated Assault which is a Class “A” Misdemeanor punishable by a $4,000 fine and up to one year in jail.

Charlie District, Patrol Division

Police Seize Drugs and Money During DL Checkpoint Arrest

Occurred on  10/25/12 11:25pm Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance  Richter Street and Sacky Drive  1210260004

Several Officers conducting a Driver’s License checkpoint flagged down a Ford Crown Victoria driven by Michael Anthony Dominguez (09/04/75) who appeared to be uneasy as he rolled  down the driver’s side window.

Officers quickly understood the reason why, they were hit with the odor of marijuana as Dominguez handed the Officer his driver’s license.  Further investigation revealed Dominguez had been smoking marijuana just prior to driving up to the checkpoint.  He was also found to be in possession of a small amount of marijuana, 16 small plastic baggies containing Cocaine and Methamphetamine, along with $1,348 in U.S. currency.  The drugs and money were both seized.

Dominguez was arrested and charged with two counts of Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and an outstanding Parole Violation warrant for Dangerous Drugs.

 

 

Adam District, Patrol Division

Woman Vandalizes Apartment, Sets It on Fire

Occurred on 10/25/12, 10:40pm  Arson  9850 La Branch Street  1210250154

Senior Officer A. Diaz and Officer A. Gonzalez responded to the Westwood Apartments for a disturbance involving a man and woman.  The caller advised the man had left the residence and smoke could be seen coming out of the apartment.

Upon their arrival, Officers found a woman sitting outside of the apartment who appeared to be intoxicated.  Officers quickly checked the apartment to make sure no one was inside.  They found the apartment empty and the fire put out.

Further investigation revealed a neighbor who observed the smoke rushed over and extinguished a fire on the stove which had spread to walls near the stove.  CCFD firefighters advised Officers the fire appeared to have been intentionally lit.

Another neighbor told Officers Christina Vasquez (01/21/82) could be heard yelling and screaming as she trashed the apartment.  Vasquez forced her way into the neighbor’s apartment and threatened her when she called Police.

Vasquez was arrested and booked at the City Detention Center.  She was charged with Arson and an outstanding Municipal Court warrant in the amount $518 for Public Intoxication.

Adam District, Traffic Safety Division

Three Hospitialized in One Vehicle Accident

Occurred on 10/25/12, 2:40pm  Major Accident   1300 Navigation     C1208129

Police were called to the 1300 block of Navigation for a one vehicle accident in which a Jeep Grand Cherokee struck a traffic light pole.  The 21-year-old driver told Officers she was turning west onto Navigation when her brakes failed causing her to lose control and hit the pole.  The impact pushed the engine into the passenger compartment.

Two adult passengers were taken to Spohn Memorial, one with a fractured arm and the other with minor wounds.  A three-year-old was taken to Driscoll Children’s Hospital with life-threatening injuries. The driver and a one-year-old infant were uninjured.

The driver was cited for Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility.

Criminal Investigations Division

Homicide Detectives Want Man Identified

Occurred Monday, October 22, 2012, 20:31, 4101 Brett Street, Murder, 1210220134

                Corpus Christi Police Robbery/Homicide Detectives would like help from the public to identify a man who may have information about the death of a 24 year old man at the Four Winds Apartments last Monday night.

Detectives have an image of the man they would like to identify from a video recording from a local business. Detectives would like to speak to this man and have not identified the man as a suspect in this case.

The man is described as a Hispanic Man in his late teens or early twenties in age who has shaggy hair and wore a dark t-shirt, khaki cargo shorts, and white tennis shoes. The man was in a white BMW sport utility vehicle.

Anyone with any information that can identify or locate this man should call the Corpus Christi Police Robbery/Homicide Detectives immediately at 886-2841 or 886-2600. Information can be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at www.888TIPS.com.

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