Three Corpus Christi Police Officers won two gold medals and one silver medal after they participated in the Texas Police Games in Austin, Texas on June 22, 2012.
The Travis County Sheriff’s Office hosted the 2012 Texas Police Games in Austin. The Texas Police Athletic Federation promotes the athletic competition through the annual Texas Police Games for the purpose to encourage physical fitness and wellness for members in the law enforcement community.
Senior Officer Jay Simmons, Officer William Hobbs, and Officer Jason Tello of the Corpus Christi Police Department participated in the powerlifting event. The powerlifting event includes weight lifting in a bench press, squat, and dead lift. The officers were separated into weight classes, age, and gender for the lifting competition. Officer Hobbs won a gold medal for the senior 220-242lbs. weight class. Officer Tello won a gold medal for the senior 181-198lbs. weight class. Senior Officer Simmons only participated in the bench press due to an injury, but won a silver medal for the 242-275lbs. weight class.
Occurred on 6/28/12, 03:09 am Possession of Marijuana/Bribery 2800 Sagebrush 1206280021
Officers patrolling their area observed a white pick-up truck with its headlights on parked in the 2700 block of Sage Brush. Initially the truck appeared vacant, but Officer found Nancy Kristine Elliff (08/15/92) slouched down in the driver’s seat arguing on the phone with her boyfriend.
Elliff appeared to be intoxicated and was arrested for Public Intoxication. While conducting an impound inventory of the truck, Officers found a rifle along with some Marijuana, a glass pipe, and a Marijuana grinder. Elliff was charged with Public Intoxication, Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. She was additionally charged with Bribery after repeated offers were made to give Officers money to let her go.
Chief Simpson and Detective Alvarado field questions from the group through the use of an interpreter.
On Tueday evening June 26, Chief Floyd Simpson and members of his staff attended a town hall meeting hosted by the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Center at 515 McArdle. Chief Simpson was the opening speaker and took the opportunity to discuss his policing philosophy and some of the department’s new initiatives. The chief introduced Ronald Sepulveda, the MetroCom manager to explain how the department currently receives 911 calls from deaf and hard of hearing citizens and communicates with them. Mr. Sepulveda also talked about what’s in the future for MetroCom such as the next generation of 911 technology that will allow the call center to receive and participate in two way communications via texts and e-mails.
CCPD Detective Eddie Alvarado also spoke to the group about how investigators might better communicate with the deaf and hard of hearing community. Some may be surprised to know that through his own initiative, Detective Alvarado has been studying sign language and is working towards a degree in that discipline. Through his involvement with the deaf and hard of hearing community, Detective Alvarado has positioned himself as our department liaison with this community.
Several questions were posed about the possibility of providing some additional training to officers so that they might better recognize and be able to communicate with deaf and hearing impaired individuals. Chief Simpson acknowledged that there is more that can be done to improve communications and understanding between the police and the deaf and hard of hearing community. He extended an invitation to representatives from the center to make a presentation to the next academy class.
Anyone who would like more information on the services provide by the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Center can visit their web site at: http://www.deaf-hh.org/ .
Lieutenant Tommy Hansen of the Galveston County Auto Crimes Task Force speaks at the general session in the Riviera BallroomHarley Davidson motorcycles line Ocean Drive in preparation for the evening ride as part of the 2012 Auto Burglary & Theft Prevention Authority annual summitThe Corpus Christi Police Auto Theft Task Force has hosted the 2012 Theft Prevention Authority Annual Summit at the Omni Marina Tower located at 707 North Shoreline Boulevard.
The Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority (ABTPA) is a part of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles that provides oversight and financial support to the problem of auto theft in Texas. The purpose of the annual conference is to share training and update participating law enforcement agencies with industry trends and programs.
The Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority is a network of law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, insurance industry representatives, local tax assessor collectors, and concerned citizen groups. The organization was established in 1991 in the 72nd Texas Legislature to reduce auto theft. The A.B.T.P.A. organization was amended by the 80th Legislature with House Bill 1887 to include burglary.
The A.B.T.P.A. has a summit each year to protect Texans from becoming victims of auto burglary and theft. The summit this year is held in Corpus Christi from June 25 until June 28. The conference hosts a variety of experts that provide information on topics such as Vehicle Identification Number structure, managing undercover operations, salvage yard inspections, cloned vehicles, dealer laws and others.
Those at the conference participate in nightly activities to promote networking. Wednesday night the event was a Harley Davidson Ride. Those without a Harley Davidson motorcycle were provided the opportunity to rent a bike to cruise Ocean Drive and enjoy the Corpus Christi area.
The Corpus Christi Police Auto Theft Task Force is funded by grants provided by the A.B.T.P.A. The Auto Theft Bureau is located on the third floor of the Main Police Station located at 321 John Sartain, Corpus Christi Texas. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Additional information about this program can be found on the city website at www.cctexas.com.
Occurred Wednesday 06/27/2012 12:00PM 5200 Cromwell Dr 1206270081
Officers were dispatched to a call for an injured child. A six year old boy had been reaching up to an unsecured mantle, possibly to retrieve a toy and it fell over crushing him. Although the child was transported for medical treatment, he was pronounced dead at the hospital. Detectives were also sent to the scene to investigate. At this time, it appears to be a tragic accidental death. There are no criminal charges at this time.
Occurred Wednesday, June 27, 2012, 6:30am, 2009 Tara Possession of Dangerous Drugs 1206270033
A 31-year-old man was arrested and contraband was seized after the Corpus Christi S.W.A.T. team served a high risk narcotics search warrant Wednesday morning for the Narcotics Vice Investigations Division at 2009 Tara Drive.
31-year-old Ernesto Benavides (10/8/1980), a known gang member, was arrested for three charges:
1. Manufacture and delivery of a controlled substance 1st degree felony punishable by up to 99 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine;
2. Possession of a controlled substance PG3 <28g Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year in jail and up to a $4,000 fine;
3. Felon in possession of a firearm 3rd degree felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.
Corpus Christi Police Narcotics Vice Investigations Division seized 186.46 grams (6.66oz) cocaine valued at $5,993; Alprazolam 1.3 grams valued at $20.00; Acetaminophen/hydrocodone 0.70 grams valued at $5.00; and a Sig Sauer P229 .40 caliber semiautomatic handgun.
A 30-year-old man was arrested on the 4500 block of Elvira Road Wednesday after a Corpus Christi Police Officer found the man peeking into cars at 1:20 in the morning.
A Corpus Christi Police Patrol Officer stopped to watch the area of the Villarreal Drive and Elvira Road in response to several recent burglaries in that neighborhood. The officer saw 30-year-old Armando Flores Jr. (8/16/1981) walk through several yards near several houses which indicated to the officer that Flores may have sought an opportunity to commit theft. The officer continued to watch the unusual behavior until Flores stopped to look into a pickup truck parked on the street. The patrol officer turned on the patrol car lights and Flores ran from the officer.
Flores ran to the front door of a house on the 4500 block of Elvira and kicked the door and slammed his shoulder into the door in an effort to break the door open. A woman inside the house yelled to get away and that she would not open the door.
The officer and Flores wrestled until Flores was placed in handcuffs. Flores was taken to the patrol car where Flores began another struggle by kicking the officer. Flores was exposed to pepper spray to stop the action.
Flores had an ankle monitor and was discovered to have a warrant for his arrest for an assault.
Flores was delivered to the city detention center for Evading Arrest, Resisting Arrest or Detention, and for the warrant for his arrest.
Occurred Tuesday, June 26, 2012, 8:00am, 400 Peoples Street, Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle 1206260043
A street sweeper valued at $28,000 was stolen Tuesday morning after the operator left the machine unattended to get a cup of coffee.
An 80-year-old man reported to Corpus Christi Police that the sweeper was left running and unattended while the man went to get a cup of coffee at 419 Peoples Street. The sweeper was described as a white 2005 Tennant ATVL 4300 street and sidewalk sweeper.
The sweeper was found unattended at the 1800 block of S. Alameda at 4:30pm. There was no damage to the machine and it was full on fuel. Police. Corpus Christi Police have not made any arrests related to this case.
Monday 06-/25/2012 19:23 4100 Christi Apprehended Fugitives/ Hindering Apprehension/Possession of a Controlled Substance 1206250166
Officers went to a home at the 4100 block of Christi searching for a Gregory Ramos 08/19/83 who had a burglary warrant. Upon arrival they contacted his sister Bernice Ramos 11/02/77 who advised that she was aware of his warrant and that a group of officers had already been there to look for her brother. Officers were unable to confirm that any officers had been to that location recently and asked for permission to look inside for the fugitive. Once inside, officers found Gregory Ramos hiding behind the shower curtain and heroin was also located in the bathroom. He was arrested without incident. Bernice Ramos was also arrested for her part in attempting to hide her fugitive brother and it was discovered she also had a Municipal Court warrant for her arrest.
Monday 6/25/2012 20:29 Public Intoxication/Resisting Arrest 8200 Leopard St 1206250172
Officer were dispatched to listed to 8200 block of Leopard for a suspicious male subject carrying a handgun and pointing it at residents. The first responding officer contacted the suspect later identified as Michael Mancuso dob 03-08-1969. The suspect was carrying a radio and what appeared to be an old rusted gun. The officer exercised great restraint and after several commands from the officer, Michael Mancuso eventually dropped gun which was now visually confirmed to be in-operable. Michael Mancuso showed signs of intoxication and was refusing to be frisked for possible additional weapons. Officers attempted to handcuff the suspect but he resisted and pushed one officer in the face. Officers utilized a Taser to end the struggle and Michael Mancuso was handcuffed and arrested without further incident.
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