Community Outreach, Traffic Safety Division

Police Enforce Cell Phone Safety In School Zones

The Corpus Christi Police Department shares parents concern about the safety of our children on their way to school. The Texas Transportation Code states that all drivers are prohibited from cell phone use in active school zones unless they use a hands free device. (when signs are posted: Transportation Code section 545.425).

The Corpus Christi Police will hold violators accountable for their actions to reduce the risk of accidents.

While you are in a school zone; drive your car, or talk on the phone, but don’t do both. No phone call is worth the risk.

Charlie District, Community Outreach, Delta District, Traffic Safety Division

Police Seek Information on Hit & Run Driver

Occurred on 8/25/12, 03:36 a.m.  Hit & Run Accident  4800 Hwy 358      C1206450 

A 23-year-old man, his 41-year-old passenger, and a 3-year-old child sustained minor injuries when a hit and run vehicle slammed into their green Honda Civic.  All three were taken to Bay Area Hospital for medical evaluation. 

Witnesses report the suspect vehicle was traveling in excess of 100 mph.  The Civic spun out of control and hit the concrete median.  The suspect fled the accident scene in a red newer model passenger car, possibly a Toyota Camry. 

Anyone with any information on this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888-TIPS.  Callers can earn a cash reward if the suspect is arrested.

Charlie District

Mans Dies in Single Vehicle Accident

Occurred on 8/25/12 11:11 p.m.  Major Accident/Fatality    5200 Staples Street   C1206445

Police and Traffic investigators were called to investigate a fatal major accident in which the driver appeared to have passed out as he drove through the intersection of Staples and Williams Streets. 

The grey Buick Century continued on striking several barrels and came to rest against a light pole.  The 71–year-old driver who appeared to have a medical condition was taken to Bay Area Hospital where he died.  A 27–year-old passenger was taken to Spohn Shoreline with chest pains.  The accident investigation is ongoing and being conducted by the Traffic Division.

Community Outreach, Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division

Back-2-School Safety

Going back to school can be an exciting and fun time.  Monday, August 27nd, our children head back to school; the Corpus Christi Police Department urges both parents and drivers to help one another to keep our students safe.  Both Traffic Officers and Beat Officers will monitor the school zones during the morning and afternoon to insure our children’s safety.

The Crime Stoppers Program will continue to work with all C.C.I.S.D. schools.  Campus Crime Stoppers works like adult Crime Stoppers with the callers being students with information about a crime that is going to occur or is occurring at their school.  The Crime Stoppers will take the information and pass it on to CCISD Police.  Each student that provides information that leads to an arrest is eligible for a cash reward. 

Car Safety

Make sure all passengers are buckled up or in their car and booster seats.  Drop the children off in the designated area and wait until they are on school grounds before you leave.  Drivers leave a little early; obey all School Zone Speeds and no cell phone use while traveling through posted areas.  Obey the Crossing Guards, as well teachers, volunteers, and student safety patrols. Don’t forget to stop for buses loading and unloading.  

Walking Safety to School

 

Most importantly, consider whether your child should walk to school; make sure they do not walk alone.  Have an adult or older siblings accompany them, if younger than twelve years of age. Plan the safest and simplest route to school; discuss the use of cross walks, along with the different meanings of traffic signals.  Teach them to keep away from vacant fields and any other places that have few people.

Stranger Safety

 

Tell your children not to talk to strangers or accept rides from them.  Let them know if a stranger does approach them, they need to run and tell an adult.  They will call 911.

Phone Numbers

 

Make sure your child has access to emergency phone numbers.  Type or write important phone numbers on an index card, laminate it, and place it in your child’s backpack.  If your child has a cell phone, make sure all emergency contact numbers are listed.

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

Information Sought on Trio Using Stolen Credit Card, Possibly Involved in Robbery

 

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Occurred on Monday August 6, 2012, 2:30 am Robbery/U.U.M.V. 1400 Acapulco Street 1208060040 & C1205871

A 27-year-old man told police four strangers took his black 2012 Ford Mustang by force at 2:30 am in the morning when he arrived at his grandmother’s house.

The man told Police he parked his car in front of his grandmother’s house where he was approached by four men who attacked him.  The man told Officers he was knocked unconscious and woke up two houses away from where he parked, and his car was gone along with his wallet. The victim’s suffered bruises to his face, a busted lip, and scrapes to his leg.

The victim reported the robbery at 8:30 am. The vehicle was found in the city impound lot by Police Officers as it was involved in a hit and run crash on the 1200 block of Calle San Carlos at 5:40 am.

On 8/10/12, the victim reported his stolen credit card had been used at several local businesses by the woman and two men shown in this store surveillance video. 

The robbery and credit card abuse along with the crash are under investigation by the Corpus Christi Police Department. Anyone with any additional information about these crimes should call the Corpus Christi Police or submit tips to Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at www.888TIPS.com.

Bravo District, Criminal Investigations Division, Traffic Safety Division

Crime Stoppers #34 Seek Information With Hit and Run

Hit & Run
August 5, 2012

Crime of the Week #34

Air Dates: August 22-29, 2012

Case # 1208050122

 

I am Senior Officer Kirk Stowers and I want your help to solve a Hit and Run Crash that seriously injured a woman with your Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week.

Sunday, August 5th at 8:30 in the evening, a 21 year old woman jogged on Ocean Drive by Palmetto Park. The woman crossed the street at the intersection of Ocean Drive and Poenisch and was then struck by a light colored Sport Utility Vehicle.

The vehicle traveled a block past the crash, stopped for a moment, then sped away toward Ennis Joslin Road without offering any aid to the woman. The woman was transported to the hospital by ambulance with serious injuries.

Police have information from several witnesses, and have obtained video of the actual crash. The suspect vehicle is described as a light colored Chevy Blazer or GMC Jimmy with front end damage.

Investigators now need your help to locate the vehicle and the individual responsible for this Crash.

If you have any information about this crash or if you know where we can locate the vehicle call Crime Stoppers at 888- TIPS, or log on at 888tips.com. We want your information, not your name. The information you provide could earn you $1000 in cash.

Criminal Investigations Division

Do You Know This Robber? Call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS

Occurred on 8/21/12, 10:06 am  Aggravated Robbery   701 Villa Drive    1208210048 

A Metro Self Storage employee reported to police she was robbed by a White male with curly red hair.  She told Officers she had just opened the office when she was approached by the man who displayed a handgun and demanded her purse.  The victim complied with his demand and he fled northbound on Villa Drive.   The clerk was uninjured in the robbery.

The suspect is described as a White male, 19 to 20 years of age, 5’6” to 5’7” feet tall and weighing 120 lbs.  He was last seen wearing a dark-colored shirt and plaid shorts.   Anyone with any information on this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888-TIPS.com.  Callers will earn a cash reward if the suspect is arrested.

Charlie District

Three Arrested from Local Wal-Mart

Cody Roberts Criminal Trespass
Heidi McElroy Theft~Shoplifting
Scott Michael Simon Theft~Shoplifting

Occurred on 8/23/12, 1:13 pm  Theft      4109 S. Staples Street 1208230078/1208230087/ 1208230093

An Officer responding to a shoplifting call arrested Heidi McElroy (05/18/95) for shoplifting at the Wal-Mart, 4109 S Staples Street.   McElroy was observed by loss prevention officer to select make-up, nail polish, shampoo, toothpaste, and deodorant and hide them in her purse. 

McElroy walked out of the store and detained.  While escorting her to the loss prevention officer, the Assistant Manager noticed a banned shoplifter entering the store.  Cody Roberts (10//28/91) was also detained by loss prevention officers. 

As Officers were arresting and processing McElroy and Roberts, a third person was seen shoplifting.  Scott Michael Simon (09/10/85) was observed opening several movies, taking the discs out and hiding them in his short pockets. Simon was arrested along with McElroy and Roberts and booked at the City Detention Center.

McElroy and Roberts were charged with Theft, while Roberts was charged with Criminal Trespass.  All three crimes are Class “B” misdemeanors which are punishable by up to 180 days and a $2,000 fine.

Delta District

Burglar Caught Sneaking Away with the Goods

Occurred on 8/24/12, 01:22 am Burglary of a Building     1601 Ayers     1208250013 

The police department received a call for service in which two men could be seen burglarizing vehicle at The Car Connection.  While en route Officers were advised the burglars had jumped the fence and fled.  One of the male was described as wearing a white polo shirt.

Officers arrived and began searching for the suspects and found the suspect in the white polo shirt carrying away a large flat screen tv.  He was also found to have blood on his hands and shirt.  Further investigation revealed the suspect(s) had crawled through a hole in the fence line and burglarized the business entering through a window.  Officers also found blood on the window edge and broken glass.

The owner arrived at the business and positively identified his stolen property.  Officers also found a drill/light set and a car battery charger valued at $980.  The owner estimated the damage to the building at $1,500.

Henry Mungia Perez (12/27/77) was arrested and charged with Burglary of a Building, a State Jail Felony punishable by up to two years in jail and a $10,000 fine.

 

Charlie District, Delta District

Dispute with Phone Provider Turns Violent

Occurred 8/23/12, 07:44 pm  Deadly Conduct      5334 Everhart   1208230145/1208230146

A dispute over a cell activation turned violent Thursday night when the owner pulled a firearm and ordered them out.  Officers responded to Texas Cellular and contacted two customers who told them they had been quoted a set price by the owner Douglas Wayne Alexander (10/23/69), but were overcharged.  An altercation ensued in which several racial slurs were used by both the victim and Alexander.

Alexander asked the customers to leave, but when they refused, he drew his firearm and ordered them to leave.  The customers left and called police.

Officers arrested Alexander for an outstanding Nueces County Warrant for Assault and booked at the City Detention Center.  The investigation is still ongoing into Deadly Conduct.

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