Although school has only been in session for two days CCPD has already issued over 100 citations in school zones. Focus your attention on the road and don’t use your cell phone in the school zones. Please slow it down and pay attention to our students as they make their way to and from school.
Man Receives 17 Year Prison Sentence for Soliciting a Minor Online
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On 8/27/12, Matthew Owens, a 36-year-old Houston man, pled guilty in Judge Jose Longoria’s court to Online Solicitation of a Minor and received a 17 year prison sentence.
In September of 2011, Owens began communicating via the internet with what he believed to be a 12-year-old girl. Through numerous conversations, Owens arranged to travel to Corpus Christi from his home in Houston and have sex with the 12-year-old.
Owens also committed lewd acts via webcam while he believed he was communicating with the girl. In March of 2012, Owens arrived in Corpus Christi and attempted to meet with the girl at which time he was arrested by detectives with CCPD’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Owens brought his 9 and 12-year-old daughters with him while he attempted to meet her. The case was prosecuted by the Nueces County District Attorney’s Office.
CCPD’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force was assisted in this investigation by the Department of Homeland Security Investigations. I.C.A.C. Task Force Supervisor Captain James Brandon recommends visiting http://www.netsmart.org/Parents which provides internet safety tips for parents and guardians.
Three Men Injured During Home Invasion
Occurred on 8/28/12, 4:23 am Aggravated Assault 15600 Cruiser 1208280018/1208280023
Officers responded to Bay Area Hospital for a walk-in assault victim who been taken to the hospital by his roommate. Upon their arrival, Officers found the victim being treated with serious facial and head injuries.
Further investigation revealed, the three victims were asleep when several masked men entered the residence and began assaulting them. The men demanded the victims’ money and fled taking one of the victim’s silver 2003 Mercedes CK5.
The 22-year-old victim was transferred from Bay Area to Spohn Memorial due to the seriousness of his injuries. The other two victims, 22 and 23 years of age were treated by CCFD Emergency Personnel and released.
Anyone with any information on this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com. Callers will earn a cash reward if the suspects are arrested.
Do You Need a Car for your Labor Day Getaway? Stop By and Check Out our Monthly Auction
The C.C.P.D.’s commitment to “Keep Corpus Christi Safe” has continued with its
“Zero Tolerance No Insurance Initiative”
On Saturday, September 1, 2012, a total of 86 cars, trucks, and motorcycles will be auctioned at the Corpus Christi Police Department new Vehicle Impound Lot located at 5485 Greenwood Drive during our monthly auction. The new site has four paved acres for an auction lot.
Approximately 16 of these vehicles are “No Insurance” impounds. On Friday, August 31, 2012, the general public will be allowed to register and view the vehicles to be auctioned from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There is no registration fee.
On the day of the auction, the general public can continue to register and view the vehicles from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. The auction will commence promptly at 10:00 a.m. on September 1, 2012. The vehicles to be auctioned can be viewed at www.siskauction.com. An auction list may also be downloaded from the same website.
The department’s strong stand and enforcement of this “Zero Tolerance No Insurance Initiative” will continue and all vehicles involved in accidents will be impounded and the driver cited if they are unable to provide financial proof of insurance. Driver’s license and proof of financial responsibility checkpoints will continue to be conducted at the Shift Captains’ authorization.
Officers issued 5,509 citations and impounded 1,212 vehicles for Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility during 2011. During August 1-27, 2012, Officers issued 266 citations for Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility and impounded 61 vehicles for the same charge.
Homeless Man Found Deceased
Occurred on 8/27/12, 8:36 a.m. DOA 911 Park Avenue 1208270053
Police were dispatched to a reported “man down” call for service AND found an unresponsive 47-year-old White male underneath some trees, lying close to a hurricane fence. CCPD Emergency Medical Personnel determined that the male had no vital signs.
Detectives from the Homicide/Robbery Bureau were called to the scene and are investigating the man’s death. The deceased was taken to the Nueces County Medical Examiner’s Office to determine the exact cause of his death. The name of the deceased will be released by the Nueces County Medical Examiner’s Office upon confirmation on his identity, and notification of next of kin.
Anyone with any information on this matter is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com.
Fire Department Wins Annual Guns & Hoses Blood Drive
Corpus Christi Fire Chief Robert Rocha accepted the 11th annual Guns & Hoses trophy in a presentation at the Fire Department head quarters Monday morning.
The Guns & Hoses competition is an annual blood drive that started July 9, this year. The friendly competition is between the area law enforcement and area fire departments in an effort to encourage the public to donate to the Coastal Bend Blood Center.
The Coastal Bend Blood Center is an independent non-profit community based blood center. The Coastal Bend Blood Center recognized the law enforcement and fire department agencies at an awards presentation in which Corpus Christi Fire Chief Robert Rocha accepted the trophy from Blood Center Representative Leticia Mondragon.
The area fire departments that participated in the blood drive are the Corpus Christi Refinery Terminal Fire Company, The Corpus Christi Fire Department, The Naval Air Station Fire & Emergency Services, The Robstown Fire Department, and the Kingsville Fire Department. The Fire Departments combined effort collected 283 units of blood.
The area law enforcement that participated in the blood drive are local border patrol, the Corpus Christi Police Department, Sheriff’s Office, and Department of Public Safety. The law enforcement combined effort collected 216 units of blood.
The Corpus Christi Police Department thank all who participated in this event to raise 499 units of blood for the patients and hospitals in the Coastal Bend!
“Rookie K9 Officer” Makes First Apprehension
Occurred on 8/25/12, 08:51 p.m. Aggravated Assault 3627 La Paz 1208250128
Officers were dispatched to a knife attack in which one of the victims had been stabbed in the neck. Upon their arrival, Officers found the 17-year-old victim amongst a crowd of juveniles in the 3700 block of La Paz. The victim had multiple stabs wound to his abdomen and neck. He was taken to Spohn Memorial by CCFD Emergency Personnel with non-life threatening injuries.
Further investigation revealed that juveniles were at the victim’s home when a verbal altercation escalated and the victim was stabbed. The 16-year-old suspect fled with his 14-year-old sister and his 15-year-old girlfriend. Police searched for the trio, but were unable to locate them. The suspect and his sister were both found to be runaways.
On August 27th, Police were called to 2800 Summer Ridge when a caller reported the suspect involved in the stabbing was hiding in a shed by the ditch. An Officer arrived to find the suspect and his girlfriend in the area of Summer Ridge and Sandra Lane. A foot pursuit ensued in which the suspect’s girlfriend interfered, jumping in front of the Officer causing then to collide.
The suspect was able to escape and hide in the brush. Patrol Officers set up a perimeter allowing K9 Officer J. Lavastida and his partner “Indy” to search the area. “Indy” searched the three feet high grass and stopped a foot away from the wanted suspect. Officer Lavastida reported the suspect was completely covered in tall grass and only a small piece of the suspect’s blue jeans was visible.
The 16-year-old suspect was detained along with his 15-year-old girlfriend. They were both booked at the Nueces County Juvenile Justice Center. She was charged with Interference with Public Duties, a Class “B” Misdemeanor punishable by up to 180 days in jail and a $2,000 fine. He was charged with the outstanding Nueces County Juvenile warrant for Dangerous Drugs, Runaway and Evading Arrest. The Evading Arrest is a Class “A” misdemeanor and punishable by up to one year in jail and a $4,000 fine.
The investigation into the stabbing is still ongoing.
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.
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.
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.
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