Community Outreach

Police Professional Standards and Internal Affairs Unit Relocates

The directional sign on the 5th floor of Police Headquarters for the Professional Standards Unit points to an empty room now that the unit has relocated to 5805 Williams Drive

The Corpus Christi Police Department’s Professional Standards and Internal Affairs Investigators will relocate their offices off site from the Police Headquarters Building to an independent building located at 5805 Williams.

The Internal Affairs Unit is tasked to investigate all complaints, inquiries, and commendable actions to a logical conclusion that involve the sworn members of the police department. The Department strives to identify methods to provide quality service to customers in an open and transparent manner.

The purpose for the relocation is to have the unit in a more comfortable environment for the public to address concerns or questions that involve officer conduct with the investigators. This relocation is the completion of Short Term Goal 3 of the 2010 Strategic Plan for the Corpus Christi Police Department.

The Unit will be fully operational at 5805 Williams Drive on Monday, October 15, 2012 at 8am.

There is now empty office space where the Professional Standards Unit once conducted investigations at 321 John Sartain. The Offices have relocated to 5805 Williams Drive
Community Outreach

Police Host Contest For High School Students To Develop Advertising Campaign

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 itouchs, and the third place winners will receive nanopods. 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.

Corpus Christi Police Officers set their strategy to meet with the staff of each High School in Corpus Christi to advertise the contest.
Community Outreach

Citizens Donate $6,000 In Equipment To Police

Assitant Chief Mike Markle looks at donated equipment as Citizens Police Academy Alumni Vice President Bob Mitchell and incomming President Cheryl Daubs explain the display
Corpus Christi Police Chief Floyd Simpson stands with members of the Citizens Police Academy Alumni behind the donated equipment
Commander John Houston thanks the Citizens Police Academy Alumni for the donated equipment at Police Headquarters

 

 

The Citizens police Academy Alumni delivered approximately $6,000 worth of equipment to the Corpus Christi Police Department Thursday at the Police Headquarters.

The equipment was purchased by the Citizens Police Academy Alumni for the Gang Unit, Patrol, and the Criminal Investigations Division. The equipment includes cameras, recorders, and rip hobbles which were not able to be funded by the police budget. The money to buy the equipment was raised throughout the year in fundraiser events by the Citizens Police Academy Alumni to support the Corpus Christi Police Department.

The Citizens Police Academy Alumni is a group of citizens who have completed the Citizens Police Academy hosted by the Corpus Christi Police Department. The course is several weeks in length and is an educational partnership between citizens and police officers to explore the problems and challenges of law enforcement.

Graduates of the course are better equipped to assess safety issues and share with others their knowledge of law enforcement practices and policies. Many graduates of the course have formed a group known as the Citizens Police Academy Alumni for the purpose to support the Police Department. There are currently about 100 members of the Citizens Police Academy Alumni.

Anyone interested in the Citizens Police Academy may contact the Citizens Police Academy coordinator, Senior Officer Denise Pace, at 4510 Corona Drive or call 361-826-4073 for information. Applications of the program can be downloaded from the Corpus Christi Police Department website.

Delta District

Home owners underwear stolen

Wednesday October 10th 1916    300 block of Palmero Street   Burglary 1210100136

Police were notified of a burglary not in progress. A home owner reported that he noticed all his underwear valued at 25 dollars was missing. When he checked his home further, he also discovered his wife’s jewelry a suitcase and some other items missing. The burglar may have entered through a window the day before. The crime scene was processed for evidence.

Delta District, Patrol Division

Car Alarm Alerts Police To Arrest Man On Mesquite Street

Occurred Wednesday, October 10, 2012, 22:49, 300 North Mesquite Street, Burglary of a Vehicle, 1210100151

                A 24-year-old man was arrested for breaking into a parked car Wednesday night on the 300 block of North Mesquite after a car alarm alerted a nearby Police Officer.

Corpus Christi Police Officer J. Lerma heard a car alarm as he was on his routine patrol in downtown Corpus Christi at 10:50pm. Officer Lerma saw flashing lights and heard a car alarm blast from a parked 2008 Land Rover. Officer Lerma saw a man run from the Land Rover into a gold 1998 Toyota Camry.

The Camry drove away and ran the red light at Lawrence and Chaparral Street. Officer Lerma initiated a traffic stop and arrested 24-year-old Joseph Summers (6/30/1988) for Reckless Driving and Driving with a suspended license. Officer Lerma discovered more evidence and additionally charged Summers with Burglary of a vehicle, Unlawful possession of criminal instruments, and for possession of marijuana.

Traffic Safety Division

Crash Disrupts Afternoon Traffic On The Cross-Town Expressway

Occurred Wednesday, October 10, 2012, 13:53, 4000 State Highway 286 south, vehicle crash C1207716, 1210100065

Afternoon traffic was disrupted on the Cross-town Expressway southbound lanes after a 3 car vehicle crash. No person was injured, but a vehicle was taken to the city impound for no insurance.

A green 1997 Dodge Stratus driven by an 18-year-old woman stopped for traffic at the 4000 block of the southbound lanes of the Cross-town Expressway at 1:53pm. A silver 2000 Toyota Tacoma driven by a 58-year-old woman struck the Stratus from behind causing the Stratus to be pushed into the back of a silver 2007 Ford Focus driven by a 27-year-old woman.

The 58-year-old driver of the Toyota Tacoma received a citation for Failing to Control Speed and the truck was towed away. The 18-year-old driver received a citation for driving without a license and for no insurance. The Dodge Stratus was taken to the city impound. The Ford Focus was also towed because of damage.

No injuries were reported and the freeway was open back to normal use at 2:30pm.

Adam District, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Police Search For Man Who Robbed Store on Old Brownsville Road

   

Occurred Thursday, October 4, 2012 1:22am, 4900 Old Brownsville Road Robbery 1210040007

The Corpus Christi Police would like help from the public to identify and locate the person who robbed a Stripes convenience store on October 4, 2012.

A man entered the Stripes store located at 4900 Old Brownsville Road at 1:22am on October 4, 2012. The man went to the cooler and picked up 2 cases of Budweiser beer valued at $42 dollars. The store clerk told the man who beer sales were not permitted at that time of day and the man threatened the store clerk.

The man left the store and drove away in a maroon 2007 Chevy Impala. The man is described as a Hispanic man with short hair and facial hair. The man wore a light blue stripped polo shirt, blue jeans and black shoes.

Anyone interested to research reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi should search 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 to www.888TIPS.com. If the information leads to an arrest it could earn you a cash reward.

Charlie District

Bar fight leads to recovery of weapons

October 10, 2012 01:16  5100 Carroll Ln   Assault Unlawful Carring Weapons on Licensed Premise    1210100008

Officers responded to fight call at a bar on Carroll Lane. Upon arrival they located Alex Tober 12/16/1970 who was wearing gang clothing and was identified as being involved in the fight. Investigation revealed that he struck and kicked another individual after a verbal exchange. He was found to be in possession of a fixed blade knife and a police style expandable baton. A female acquaintance of the suspect was found to have a handgun in her purse. Officers believe that Alex Tober owns the handgun and  placed the weapon in the purse prior to being contacted by police. The other individual involved in the fight refused medical attention and was uncooperative with the investigation. Alex Tober was arrested and transported to the City Detention Center. The CCPD Gang Unit has been notified of this incident.

Bravo District, Patrol Division

Police Arrest 16 Year Old Boy In Connection To Padre Island Burglaries

Occurred Monday, October 08, 2012, 9:05am, Cutlass Avenue at Dyna Street, Evading Arrest 1210080035

                A 16-year-old boy was apprehended by police Monday morning in relation to burglaries on Padre Island.

A Corpus Christi Police Patrol Officer investigated an unoccupied 2004 Jeep Wrangler that was parked near Cutlass Avenue and Dyna Street on Padre Island and called in by neighbors as a vehicle that was possibly involved in recent residential burglaries. A 16-year-old boy and a woman approached the police officer. The 16-year-old boy wore blue jeans and a light color shirt and had short hair. The 16-year-old boy matched the description of a suspect in the burglaries so the police officer patted the 16-year-old boy for weapons.

The police officer discovered a pry bar in the boy’s pocket and the 16-year-old boy struck the officer in the head with an elbow and then ran from the police officer.

The Corpus Christi Police Patrol K9 unit responded to search for the boy in the area of Coral Cay and Gypsy. The K9 handler saw the front door of 15422 Seamount Cay was broken open. The officer and the dog entered the apartment and the dog led the officer to an upstairs closet and directly to the 16-year-old boy.

The boy was apprehended and delivered to the Nueces County Juvenile Detention Center for resisting arrest (a Class A misdemeanor), Evading Arrest with prior conviction (State Jail Felony) and for a warrant for his arrest for previous charges of burglary and evading arrest.

Police are searching for the woman in this event after she left while the officer struggled with the 16-year-old boy. The woman is described as a white woman between 18 and 22 years of age, 5ft. 8 inches tall, about 185 pounds with brown hair and light skin.

Anyone interested to research reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi should search Crimereports.com for a host of information. Anyone with any additional information about this crime or can locate the woman or the Jeep in this event should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit an online tip to www.888TIPS.com. If the information leads to an arrest, it could earn the caller a cash reward.

Delta District, Patrol Division

Police Capture Man In Stolen Vehicle On Agnes Street

Occurred Sunday, October 7, 2012, 23:39, 10th Street at Agnes Street, Evading Arrest 1210080001

                A 30-year-old man was arrested on a variety of charges after he fled from Corpus Christi Police in a stolen vehicle.

A Corpus Christi police Officer was stopped at the red light at Staples and Agnes when the officer saw a silver 1995 Chevy Silverado pickup travel north on Staples, then turn left to travel west on Agnes Street. That portion of Agnes Street is a one way street in the opposite direction from which the truck traveled. The officer conducted a traffic stop to prevent a vehicle crash and the truck stopped in the Stripes parking lot at Agnes Street and Brown Lee Boulevard.

The dispatcher on the radio announced to the officer that the truck was reported stolen out of College Station, Texas. The truck then sped away from the officer and traveled west on Agnes with the truck headlights off. The pursuit was terminated because the risk of injury to the suspect or members of the public was greater than the benefit to apprehend the suspect.

Several minutes after the pursuit was terminated, another Corpus Christi Police Officer saw the truck. The officer followed the truck at a distance so that the operator of the truck would not be alerted to the presence of the officer. The officer communicated with other officers to set up spike strips and other apprehension methods to safely get the vehicle stopped and take the suspect into custody.

The truck traveled south on FM 665 to FM 2444 and then traveled into the ditch. The truck had run out of gas, and the operator, Brandon Arko (9/17/1982) ran from the truck. Corpus Christi Police Officers chased after Arko and Arko then fought with officers before he was arrested. Arko suffered minor injuries to his face and legs and was treated at the hospital and then delivered to the city detention center. The truck was taken to the City impound lot.

Arko was charged with a warrant he had for his arrest, Evading Arrest in a vehicle (a 3rd degree felony), Evading Arrest on foot (a class A misdemeanor), Resisting Arrest (a class A misdemeanor), Reckless Driving, Driving without a license (Class C misdemeanor), and Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle (a state jail felony).

Corpus Christi Police Daily Blotter