Bravo District

Motorcyclist Critically Injured in Overnight Accident

Occurred on 11/08/12, 9:32pm  Major Accident  1900 Roddfield  C1208548    

Police were called to a major accident involving a blue four-door Suzuki Forenza and a black Suzuki Colt motorcycle.  A witness told Officers the motorcycle was traveling southbound on Roddfield when the Forenza made a left hand onto a private drive.  As he began his turn, the 26-year-old driver saw the outline of the motorcycle and swerved to avoid hitting the motorcyclist.  He told Officers the motorcycle did not have its light on.  It was later discovered the motocycle did not have a headlight.

The 21-year-old motorcyclist was rushed to Spohn Memorial with head and back injuries.  As of last night he was in Critical Condition at Memorial’s Intensive Care Unit.  The driver of the Forenza was uninjured.

Traffic Accident Investigators were called to assist and they will be conducting accident investigation.  At this time, the accident is still under investigation and no charges have been filed or citations issued.

“We encourage all our driving public to look out for motorcyclist and we also encourage all  motorcyclists to wear helmets and proper safety equipment,” implored Captain Edward Shannon.

Delta District

Missing Man Found, Arrested

Corpus Christi Police Officers have located Randle William Morris two days after he was reported missing.  On November 8, 2012, an Officer found Morris a block away from where he had originally been reported missing.

Morris who was drinking a beer appeared to be intoxicated.  He was placed under arrest and booked at the City Detention Center.   Morris was charged with Public Intoxication and Open Container & Consumption in Certain Areas.  Both are Class “C” Misdemeanors and punishable by up to a $500 fine.

For additional information see the previous CCPD Blotter post at http://wp.me/p1D8kP-2HX.

Community Outreach

Beware: New MoneyPak Scam

The Corpus Christi Police Department’s Financial Crimes Unit has received notice of a scam involving MoneyPak prepaid cards.

Did you receive a phone call or e-mail naming  you the winner of a foreign lottery?  Are they asking you to purchase a MoneyPak card?   If so, more than likely it’s a scam.

Please click on the following link to protect yourself.  https://www.moneypak.com/ProtectYourMoney.aspx

Charlie District

Don’t Walk that Way!

Martin Lorenzo Figueroa Jr.

Occurred on 11/08/12, 12:53am  Aggravated Assault    6410  Weber Road  1211080005

Off-Duty Officers working security at MaCaw’s were advised of a fight involving a man armed with a gun in the parking lot.  The Officers were told a man, later identified as Martin Lorenzo Figueroa Jr. (02/12/89) ran from the parking lot when he saw the Officers rushing over.  A female with Figueroa was detained as she attempted to drive off.  Officers found a firearm in the Lexus.

Further investigation revealed, a bar employee’s nephew walked in front of the Lexus Figueroa was driving and a disturbance ensued between the men.  Figueroa stepped out of the car and pointed a gun at the 56-year-old victim.

Officers searched for Figueroa and he was found hiding inside the Whataburger across the street.  Figueroa was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon which is a Second Degree Felony punishable by up to twenty years in prison and a $10,000 fine.  The woman was released and not charged.

Delta District, Patrol Division

Neighbors Call Police And Catch A Burglar On Atlantic Street

Occurred Wednesday, November 07, 2012, 10:13am, 700 Atlantic Street, Burglary of a Habitation 1211070047

                A 30-year-old man was arrested Wednesday morning for Burglary of a Habitation on the 700 block of Atlantic.

A 63-year-old woman called police at about 10am to report a man who jumped a fence at her neighbor’s house. The 63-year-old woman and a 51-year-old man told the responding Corpus Christi Police Officer that the man who jumped the fence had a bag and left toward Staples Street.

The Police Officer went to Staples Street and saw 30-year-old Richard Cavada (4/27/1982) run on Sixteenth Street near Staples Street. Cavada had a gym bag and matched the description provided by the 51-year-old man and the 63-year-old woman.

The officer discovered property that was later reported as stolen. The investigating officers discovered a broken back door to a residence and the home owner identified property that was missing from inside the home.

Cavada was arrested for Burglary of a Habitation, a second degree felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.  Cavada also was arrested for a Municipal Court Warrant for failure to appear.

Adam District

Officer Pulls Over Vehicle Suspected of Human Smuggling

Occurred on 11/06/12, 9:23pm  Smuggling of Humans  14300 IH 37 NB  1211060133
Occurred on 11/07/12, 9:59pm  Aggravated Assault of a Peace Officer  14300 IH 37  1211070150

Adam District Officer J. Loftin pulled over a grey Pontiac Grand Prix for a traffic violation.  He contacted the driver 27-year-old female driver and her passengers.

During his investigation it was discovered the driver and passenger were being paid to take a 28-year-old woman and her children to Houston, TX.  The woman and her children were found to have entered the country illegally.

United States Customs and Border Protection Agents were called to assist and took over the investigation.  The three women and children were released into their custody.

Twenty-four hours later, Officer J. Loftin once more encountered another smuggling case which was a bit more dangerous than the previous day’s investigation.  The Officer observed a Oldsmobile Silhouette driving erratically and attempted to pull them over in a safe location.

The tan passenger van slowly pulled over and stopped when two Hispanic men jumped out and began running into the brush.  The driver opened his door to flee, but Officer Loftin ordered him to remain in the van.  The driver closed the driver’s side door and placed the van in reverse before bailing out of the vehicle. The van struck the Officer’s police car, but he was uninjured.

CCPD Officers with the assistance of United States Customs and Border Protection Agents searched for the men, but were unable to locate them.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) asks that you call them at 1-866-DHS-2ICE (347-2423) if you would like to report the unlawful smuggling and trafficking of humans and minors.

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 information leads to the capture and arrests of these individuals.

Criminal Investigations Division

CCPD Asks for the Community’s Help in Locating Disabled Man

Randle William Morris

Corpus Christi Police are searching for a disabled man who was last seen Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at 5:40pm at the Greyhound Bus Station.  Morris Randle William was separated from his traveling companion shortly after they their arrival at the bus station.  He came to Corpus Christi to be medically evaluated for a brain injury he suffered in a motorcycle accident.  His left arm is paralyzed and he walks with a limp.

Morris is a 57-year-old White man who is 6’1” feet tall, and weighs 180 pounds.  He has bushy brown hair and brown eyes.  He was last seen wearing a beige sweater, faded blue jeans, and white tennis shoes.

Anyone with any information on the whereabouts of Missing Person Randle William Morris should call Corpus Christi Police Department at 361-886-2600 or Homicide/Robbery Detective R.L. Garcia at 361-886-2841.

Additionally; the Corpus Christi Police Department would like the public to know there is no time period one must wait before reporting a person as missing.  If a person is missing and possibly in some kind of danger, call police immediately.

Adam District, Patrol Division

Potential Bank Robber Flees When Unable To Enter Bank

Occurred Wednesday, November, 7, 2012, 11:43am, 10838 Leopard Street, Attempted Robbery, 1211070054

                Corpus Christi Police are searching for a man who attempted to rob the Capitol One Bank on Leopard Wednesday morning.

A man walked up to the First Capitol Bank on Leopard Street at 11:43am. The man wore a khaki hat, a green bandana that covered his face, a dark shirt, green shorts, white socks and shoes. The man pulled on the door handle, but the magnetic lock was active for the door. The tellers inside the bank saw the man had his face covered, so the tellers refused to allow the man to enter the bank.

The man pulled on the door several times, and then walked away. No person was injured, and no property was taken. The man held his hand in his pocket through the whole event, but did not display a weapon.

Corpus Christi Police now seek the white or Hispanic man believed to be between forty to fifty years of age. The man will be charged with Attempted Robbery if he is apprehended. Corpus Christi Police Robbery/Homicide Detectives hope to obtain video surveillance recording of the man. Anyone who has additional information about this crime should call the Corpus Christi Police Robbery/Homicide Detectives at 886-2841.

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.

Corpus Christi Police Daily Blotter