Adam District, Patrol Division

CCPD Pulls Truck Stuck On Train Tracks To Safety

Occurred Sunday, June 17, 2012, 12:00pm 5000 Railroad Avenue Criminal Trespass 1206170077

A vehicle stuck on the railroad tracks was pulled to safety Sunday by a Corpus Christi Police Officer minutes before a train travelled on the tracks.

Corpus Christi police responded to a call of a suspicious vehicle on the 5000 block of Railroad Avenue at noon on Sunday. The police officer found a red 1992 Dodge Dakota pickup truck stuck on the railroad tracks. The 51-year-old operator of the truck said he drove on the tracks to access a nearby barn when the truck became stuck on the railroad tracks.

The police officer knew a train was scheduled to travel the tracks within minutes. The officer tied a chain from the truck to the patrol car and pulled the truck off the train tracks. The patrol car received minor damage in the tow. A train traveled on the tracks minutes after the truck was freed and the officer believes there would not have been sufficient time to summon a tow truck to recover the truck before the train travelled on the tracks.

No person was injured and the 51-year-old man was released at the scene. The report for criminal trespass was generated so that Union Pacific could determine if criminal charges will be pursued.

Charlie District, Patrol Division

Child Left Alone At Restaurant

Occurred Sunday, June 17, 2012, 20:13 2029 S. Padre Island Dr. 1206170134

An 8-year-old boy was left at a restaurant by his family Sunday night for at least 30 minutes before the parents returned to gather the child.

Restaurant employees called the Corpus Christi Police because there was an 8-year-old boy who was unattended in the business. Police officers were told the 8-year-old went to the bathroom and the large group had left without the child before the child returned to the table.

Employees and police officers were unable to contact the parents of the child for 30 minutes. The family of the child then arrived at the restaurant and gathered the child. The parents said the mistake happened because a family member became ill and the family had to leave the restaurant in a rush.

Police officers generated a written report for further investigation and no criminal charges have been filed.

Delta District, Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division

Man Drove 70 MPH Wrong Way Over Harbor Bridge & Goes To Jail

Occurred Monday, June 18, 2012 1:40am State Highway 181 Freeway Harbor Bridge Driving While Intoxicated 1206180011

A 27-year-old man was arrested for driving while intoxicated Monday morning when he was found travelling 70 miles per hour in the wrong direction over the Harbor Bridge.

A Corpus Christi Police patrol supervisor saw a white 2002 Ford Ranger travel north toward Portland in the southbound lanes. The patrol supervisor drove in the correct lanes of travel next to the truck at 70 miles per hour. The patrol supervisor activated his emergency lights and was able to gain the attention of the operator of the truck that travelled the wrong direction. The truck pulled to the center divider and stopped to meet the patrol supervisor.

The patrol supervisor concluded that 27-year-old Casey Landry (9/2/1984) was intoxicated. Landry was arrested for driving while intoxicated and delivered to the city detention center.

Bravo District, Patrol Division

2 Arrested For Restaurant Robbery

Occurred Monday, June 18, 2012, 5:20am, 6610 Saratoga Boulevard Aggravated Robbery 1206180026

Two men were arrested Monday morning after a robbery at a local restaurant located at the intersection of Airline and Saratoga.

A 25-year-old woman begun her shift with food prep and was approached in the kitchen by a man who displayed a handgun. The man with the gun wore a black ski mask, a black shirt, and black pants. The 25-year-old woman got to the floor in the storage area corner. The woman called police while she waited on the floor for the man to leave.

Corpus Christi Police patrol officers arrived and the 25-year-old woman went outside the restaurant and told the officers she was not harmed. The 25-year-old woman said she recognized the voice of the man with the gun and that she heard another man in the restaurant during the robbery.

The restaurant manager arrived and played the recorded images of the event on the closed circuit television system. Police officers observed the event and the description of the two suspects.

Police Officers went to the recorded address of the suspect and found the two men along with evidence of the crime. Corpus Christi Police then arrested 22-year-old Jarvis Davis (9/14/1989) and 23-year-old Boderick Holcombe (9/3/1988) for aggravated robbery.

There were no injuries in the event and all suspects were captured. Davis and Holcombe are charged with aggravated robbery, a 1st degree felony punishable by up to 99 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.

Charlie District, Patrol Division

Man Stabbed On Morning Walk

Occurred Sunday, June 17, 2012, 4:50am 3100 Sunnybrook Rd. Aggravated Assault 1206170038

A 17-year-old man was taken to the hospital Sunday morning after he was cut several times by a knife near the 3100 block of Sunnybrook Road.

The 17-year-old told Corpus Christi Police that he walked on Sunnybrook and was approached by a black and white car. The 17-year-old said 4 or 5 men exited the car and asked how much the 17-year-old paid for his shoes. The 17-year-old said he does not remember anything else but walked to his home and called for treatment for injuries. The 17-year-old man had cuts from a knife on his arm, neck and face.

The 17-year-old was taken by ambulance to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Corpus Christi Police were provided limited information about this crime.

Anyone interested to research reported crime in Corpus Christi are encouraged to search Crimereports.com for valuable information. Anyone with information about this crime should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers that results in an arrest can earn the caller a cash reward.

Bravo District, Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division

1 Man Has 3 Crashes And 2 Arrests For D.W.I. In 5 Days

Occurred Friday, June 15, 2012, 20:35, Airline Rd. & Alameda St. D.W.I. 1206150142, C1204594, C1204592, C1204479, & 1206100132

A 47-year-old man was arrested for driving while intoxicated for the second time in 5 days after he was involved in a series of vehicle crashes near Alameda and Airline.

Bryant Ficken (12/4/1964) operated a white 2006 GMC Sierra Friday night and was involved in a crash at the 4600 block of Ocean Drive. Ficken left the scene without providing information as required. The vehicle that was struck by Ficken followed Ficken to Airline and then saw Ficken’s truck strike another vehicle.

Corpus Christi Police patrol officers arrived and concluded Ficken was intoxicated. Ficken had open containers of alcoholic beverages in the cab of the truck and Ficken was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated.

The Officers on scene knew Ficken was involved in a crash in a different vehicle at the 200 block of Airline Road on June 10, 2012. Ficken was also arrested for Driving While Intoxicated in that event last Sunday.

Ficken was taken to the Spohn Shoreline Hospital for a medical evaluation before delivery to the city detention center. While the investigating officer completed the report, Ficken ran in an attempt to escape. Ficken was quickly re-captured and then additionally charged. Ficken was delivered to the city detention center for Driving While Intoxicated and escape from custody and faces additional charges.

The First crash that involved Ficken on June 10 resulted in minor injuries to the one other person involved. The two crashes that involved Ficken on June 15 resulted in minor injuries to two of the three other people involved. The third other involved person was not injured.

Bravo District, Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division

Man Arrested For Reckless Driving That Caused A Crash

Occurred Friday, June 15, 2012, 11:00am, 6300 Holly Road, Reckless Driving 1206150053 & C1204574

An 18-year-old man was arrested Friday morning for reckless driving after a vehicle crash at Airline and Williams.

Corpus Christi Police were called for a moving disturbance that involved people in two separate vehicles. Police patrol officers saw a blue 2007 Lincoln Navigator travel 80 miles per hour on Holly Road, then turn onto Sean Drive and travel at a dangerous speed through the neighborhood until stopped by police.

Police officers discovered the operator of the Navigator, 18 year old Albert Trevino (6/25/1993) caused a crash at Airline and Williams, then fled the scene of the crash without providing information as required by law. Trevino was arrested for reckless driving and then taken to the hospital for a medical evaluation before delivery to the city detention center.

Reckless driving is described as the operation of a vehicle with willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property. The offense is punishable by up to 30 days in jail and up to a $200 fine.

Delta District, Narcotics/Vice Division, Patrol Division

Two Injured When A Bottle Burst

Occurred Friday, June 15, 2012, 11:45am, 1400 Mestina Street, prohibited weapon 1206150062

Two people were injured Friday when a bottle burst on the sidewalk on the 1400 block of Mestina Street.

A 48-year-old woman and a 60-year-old man told Corpus Christi Police they were injured they picked up and shook a bottle they found on the street.

The Corpus Christi Bomb Squad investigated the evidence at the scene and determined the bottle was used to manufacture narcotics. The commander of the Corpus Christi Police Emergency Response Unit, Captain David Cook, described the method of manufacture as a “one pot cook.” Captain Cook said the two injured are part of a transient population and they were transported to the hospital with minor injuries. The two injured people refused medical treatment and left the hospital on their own.

Captain Cook said tests were conducted to identify substances on scene and the evidence was collected for more tests that will be conducted in a controlled environment.

An offense report was generated by police for prohibited weapons because of the nature of the item constructed; however, the charges will likely be adjusted to manufacturing narcotics once more specific information can be verified. The woman and the man may face criminal charges of manufacturing a controlled substance once the specific information is verified.

This type of manufacturing is not safe and should be reported to police immediately if observed. There are a few indicators that someone may attempt this method of manufacturing which include having strong chemical odors like photo developing chemicals or ammonia odors that smell like cat urine. Garbage that contains an unusual amount of glass containers and coffee filters are an indicator that someone is operating a clandestine lab. There may be burn pits or dead spots in the yard that are evidence of chemical waste dumping near someone who manufactures narcotics. The manufacturing not only is harmful to the people nearby, but very harmful to the environment and should be reported immediately.

Charlie District, Criminal Intelligence Unit

Earn a Reward, Call 888-TIPS and Help Identfiy These Robbery Suspects

Occurred on 6/14/12, 12:40 a.m.  Aggravated Robbery        5220 Ayers        1206140156 

Police contacted two City Stop Ayers employees who reported they were robbed at gunpoint.  They told Officers a man entered the store with his face covered and walked behind the counter, demanding money.  The man threatened the employee with a screwdriver.   

Both employees thought they were being pranked when the second suspect walked into the store and threatened to shoot them. The men fearing for their safety turned over the money.  The suspects then fled on foot taking with them and undetermined amount of money and several lottery tickets. 

The first suspect is described as a moustached Hispanic male, 5’4” to 5’5” feet tall and weighing 120 to 140 lbs.  He was last seen wearing a white shirt with designer jean pants, and armed with a screwdriver.  The second suspect is also described as a Hispanic male, 5’6” to 5’7” feet tall and weighing 190 to 200 lbs.  This suspect threatened to shoot employees, but the victims did not see a firearm.

Anyone with any information on this crime is encouraged to call 888-TIPS or log on to www.888TIPS.com and submit a tip.  Tipsters can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward. 

Bravo District

Bomb Squad Safely Removes Explosive Device

Occurred on 6/15/12, 11:32 p.m.  Recovered Stolen Vehicle  2906 Santana 1206140047/1206150020

The victim reported his blue 2004 Ford Explorer stolen from his driveway on June 14, 2012 at 10:27 am.  At the time of the report, the victim was unable to provide any suspect information, but did tell Officers a set of keys had been missing for a month. 

By the next day, the victim and some neighbors had tracked down the stolen SUV to Bluff Manor Apartments.  When the victim arrived at the complex, the suspects took off running.  The 63-year-old victim re-claimed his vehicle and drove it home and called police.  During an inventory of the SUV, Officers discovered a backpack, a toy gun, documents identifying the suspects along with a stolen check.  Officers also found what appeared to be a pipe bomb in the vehicle and cordoned off the area.  

The Corpus Christi Police Department’s Bomb Squad was called to assist.  Bomb Squad technicians utilized their robot to extract the suspicious item  from the Explorer and move it to a remote location, where it was rendered safe. Further investigation revealed the item was not an explosive device and a report for a Hoax Bomb was filed.

One suspect is described a  Hispanic female, 23 years of age, 5’1″ feet tall and weighing 100 lbs.  She was accompanied by a White male in his early twenties.  If you have any information regarding this incident call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or log on to www.888-TIPS.com.  Tipsters can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.

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