Bravo District, Community Outreach, Delta District

UPS Delivery Driver Saves Little Boy

Occurred on 8/22/12, 7:09 pm  Drowning Child  6162 Misty Meadows  1208220105    

Officers responding to a possible drowning at Kingston Port Apartments arrived to find the crying one-year-old being held by his grandfather.  The child’s 22-year-old mother told Officers they were at the complex swimming pool for a birthday party when her 11-year-old brother noticed his nephew lying in the water.  The uncle pulled his nephew out of the pool and handed him to an adult.

A 32-year-old UPS delivery man heard the commotion and ran over to help.  He administered CPR on the infant who immediately responded by spitting out a bunch of water.  The child was rushed to Driscoll Children’s Hospital.

CCFD Paramedics told Officers that the quick action and prompt response of the delivery driver saved the infant’s life.  Do you know what to do when every second counts?  The American Heart Association and the American Red Cross provide certification classes for CPR, please visit their websites for class information at www.redcross.org and www.heart.org.

 

Bravo District

Motorcyclist Critically Injured in Wreck

Occurred on 8/22/12, 9:39 pm  Major Accident      8400 SH 358    C1206374 

Officers were dispatched to a major accident involving a 51-year-old motorcyclist who struck the raised island as he exited the Paul Jones off ramp.  The motorcyclist traveled on and crashed into a yield sign, knocking it down.  

He was ejected from the black 1981 Harley-Davidson motorcycle and sustained a head injury.  Pokice report he was wearing a half helmet.  He was taken to Spohn Memorial for medical treatment.  As of this post, the motorcyclist was listed in critical condition. 

The investigation is ongoing and being conducted by the Police Department’s Traffic Division.

Charlie District, Patrol Division

Police Officer Rescues 3 Year Old Girl

Occurred Wednesday, August 22, 2012, 23:05, 4300 Ramsey Street, Sick Call, 1208220135

A Corpus Christi Police Officer was credited for saving the life of a 3-year-old girl Wednesday night on Ramsey Street.

A 47-year-old woman called for an ambulance for help with her 3-year-old daughter who was not breathing.  Corpus Christi Police Officers arrived at the home before an ambulance could arrive. The mother was outside the home and held her 3-year-old daughter. The 3-year-old turned colors because she could not breathe.

Senior Officer L. Rodriguez recognized the 3-year-old had an obstructed airway and performed the Heimlich Maneuver to remove the obstruction. The child no longer had difficulty breathing after the obstruction was removed.

The child was taken to the hospital by ambulance for a medical evaluation. The obstruction was an unspecified object, possibly part of a toy.

Charlie District

Mother Arrested in Death of 15-Month-Old Son

Concepcion Rodriguez

Occurred Wednesday, August 22, 2012, 15:47, 3700 Grassmere Drive, Injury to a Child 1208220083

A 15-month-old boy died in a car seat after he was left unattended in a vehicle Wednesday afternoon on the 3700 block of Grassmere Drive.

A 26-year-old woman drove 7 children to a store Wednesday afternoon and returned to her home at the 3700 block of Grassmere Drive at 1:00pm. The 15-month-old was in the company of 6 other children that range in age between 3 years old to 7 years old. Four of the children belonged to the woman, including the 15-month-old child.

The 30-year-old father of the child arrived at the home at 3:45pm and inquired about his son. After searching for the child, they found him in their vehicle, still in his car seat and not responsive.

The child was immediately rushed to the Children’s Hospital; but the child died.

The child’s mother Concepcion Rodriguez (01/05/86) was arrested and charged with Injury to a Child, a 2nd Degree Felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. 

Corpus Christi Police urge parents and child caregivers to prevent hyperthermia in a few ways to avoid heat related injuries or death. Never leave a child alone in a vehicle and consistently leave all unattended vehicles locked. Create reminders and habits such as leave a purse, cell phone, or item you need at your next stop near the child. Finally, take action and call 911 immediately if you see an unattended child in a vehicle.

Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

15 Month Old Dies When Left Unattended In Vehicle

Occurred Wednesday, August 22, 2012, 15:47, 3700 Grassmere Drive, Injury to a Child 1208220083

A 15 month old boy died in a car seat after he was left unattended in a vehicle Wednesday afternoon on the 3700 block of Grassmere Drive.

A 26-year-old woman drove 7 children to a store Wednesday afternoon and returned to her home at the 3700 block of Grassmere Drive at 1:00pm. The 15 month old was in the company of 6 other children that range in age between 3 years old to 7 years old. Not all the children are children of the 26-year-old woman; but, the 15 month old boy is the child of the woman.

The 30-year-old father of the 15 month old child arrived at the home at 3:45pm and inquired about the 15 month old boy. The woman said she forgot the child in the car. The child was still in his car seat and not responsive.

The child was immediately rushed to the Children’s Hospital; but the child died.

Corpus Christi Police are carefully investigating this event to evaluate if criminal charges are appropriate.  Child Protective Services are evaluating the circumstances to determine the appropriate placement of the other children.

Corpus Christi Police urge parents and child caregivers to prevent hyperthermia in a few ways to avoid heat related injuries or death. Never leave a child alone in a vehicle and consistently leave all unattended vehicles locked. Create reminders and habits such as leave a purse, cell phone, or item you need at your next stop near the child. Finally, take action and call 911 immediately if you see an unattended child in a vehicle.

Criminal Investigations Division

Suspect Arrested in Double Shooting

Detectives with the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Homicide/Robbery Bureau were able to positive identify the suspect in Sunday’s early morning shooting.

A warrant was obtained on August 22, 2012, for Jose Luis Flores Jr. (09/23/84) for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.  At approximately 3:15 pm, Corpus Christi Police Officers and the Gulf Coast Violent Offender Fugitive Task Force were able to locate him in the 2000 block of 17th Street.

Flores was arrested and charged with the outstanding warrant.  He was booked at the City Detention Center and his bond was set at $150,000.

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Charlie District

Bleeding Stranger Found Passed Out on Hood of Car

Occurred on 8/22/12, 12:55 am Public Intoxication 4306 Nicholson  1208220009 

Police received a call for a man passed out on the hood the complainant’s car.  Officers found the man had urinated on himself and bleeding from a wound to his lower back.  Erik DeAses became belligerent and argumentative; demanding to be left alone.  

After a short struggle DeAses was handcuffed allowing CCFD Emergency Personnel to medically evaluate him.  Once at Spohn Memorial for medical clearance, DeAses continued to be combative and spit out the window as he growled at people in the parking lot. 

While the Officer was working on his paperwork, DeAses spit at the Officer, striking him in the back of head and neck.  The suspect was asked to stop spitting, but he kept spitting until pepper sprayed. 

DeAses was booked at the City Detention Center and charged with Public Intoxication and Resisting Arrest.  He was additionally charged with and Harassment by Person in Correctional Facility which is a 3rd Felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.

Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

Police Seek Red Curly-Haired Robber

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 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.

Adam District, Traffic Safety Division

Man Run Over after Assaulting Girlfriend’s Mother

Occurred on 8/21/12, 10:33 pm  Major Accident  12200 IH 37    C1206354/ 1208210173      

Police responded to the area of IH 37 and Callicoate for a welfare concern after receiving 911 calls for a woman and several children on the side of the road.  While Officers were en route the call was upgraded to a major accident involving a pedestrian. 

Upon their arrival, Officers discovered a 21-year-old man had been hit by a vehicle who sped away. He was taken to Spohn Memorial with back pain and foot injury. 

Officers contacted the 53-year-old woman who told Officers she was hit in the face by her daughter’s drunken boyfriend as she was driving along IH 37.  The suspect had earlier assaulted her daughter who was also in the vehicle.  The woman pulled over unable to drive safely and attempted to flag down several vehicles, but no one stopped.   She grabbed her six-month-old grandson, her three and seven-year-old granddaughters and ran down the access road to get away from the suspect. 

The woman told Police she looked back and saw her assailant standing in the middle of IH 37, flagging cars down.  An 18-wheeler slowed and swerved to avoid hitting him, but shortly thereafter, he was struck by a white vehicle.  No other description on the suspect vehicle.

Anyone with any information on the Hit and Run is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888-TIPS.com.  Callers will receive a cash reward if the suspect is arrested.

Corpus Christi Police Daily Blotter