The Corpus Christi Safe Traffic Operations Program will move their physical location and mailing address June 11, 2012 to a more convenient location next to the Office of Administrative Hearings.
The Corpus Christi Safe Traffic Operations Program (C.C.S.T.O.P.) manages the red light camera violations. The physical location will move from 3833 South Staples in Hamlin Center to the Wilson Building located at 615 Leopard Street #108. The hours of operation for the C.C.S.T.O.P. are Monday through Friday from 8:00am until 5:00pm. The phone number for the office will remain the same which is 361-887-0481.
Payments made to the C.C.S.T.O.P. may be Cashier’s Checks or money orders but personal and business checks are no longer accepted. Online payments may be made at www.photonotice.com. Violators must have the citation number, the city code (CORPCH) and the license plate number of the vehicle in violation when responding to a citaiton.
Occurred Friday, June 08, 2012, 11:00am, 13200 Shelton Blvd. Warrant Service 1206080062
Miranda Cisneros (6/13/1991) was captured Friday by the Gulf Coast Violent Offenders and Fugitive Task Force in Northwest Corpus Christi.
Cisneros had active warrants for aggravated robbery, child endangerment, and criminal mischief in connection to a theft at the Wal-Mart on the 1800 block of South Padre Island Drive on June 2. The task force developed information from Crime Stoppers tips to locate Cisneros at a family member’s residence. Cisneros was found hiding in a closet and was arrested. Cisneros was then delivered to the Corpus Christi city detention center.
Occurred Wednesday, June 6, 2012, 1:16am, 4653 Everhart Rd. Public Intoxication, Warrants of arrest 1206060009
A 21-year-old man was arrested Wednesday for having 4 warrants for his arrest when he attracted the attention of Police when he bothered customers at a night club.
Customers of a night club approached a Corpus Christi Police Officer to complain that 21-year-old Viviano Alvarado (3/16/1991) was in the club and intentionally bumped into people repeatedly in an inappropriate manner. The officer observed Alvarado bump into a person in the manner described and Alvarado appeared to sway while he stood which indicated to the officer that Alvarado was possibly intoxicated.
The officer escorted Alvarado out of the club and determined that Alvarado was intoxicated. The officer recognized Alvarado’s name as a wanted person. The officer conducted a routine warrants check and discovered Alvarado had four warrants for arrest. The warrants were all from Nueces County and were for Burglary of a Habitation ($35,000 bond), Theft (Bond $500.00), Motion To Revoke probation for Reckless Driving (No Bond), and Motion To Revoke probation for Possession of Marijuana (No Bond).
Alvarado was then delivered to the Corpus Christi city detention center for the warrants and an additional charge for public intoxication.
Beach patrol Officer Eric Smith visits with a family on vacation from San Marcus
The Corpus Christi Police Department has a special patrol unit on the beach this year in an effort to provide additional safety for visitors this summer.
The Beach Patrol unit is staffed by Officer Eric Garza and Officer Eric Smith. Both officers are certified lifeguards and previously worked on the beach for the Corpus Christi Parks and Recreation Department before they joined the Police Department. Officers Garza and Smith ride in a police vehicle equipped with first aid supplies and rescue equipment which are provided by the beach director, Derek Herzog. Officers Smith and Garza have a special uniform they wear while on duty on the beach which was also provided by the Parks Department.
The duties for Officers Garza and Smith primarily are city ordinance enforcement as it relates to beach safety such as glass containers, fires, unleashed dogs, and traffic enforcement on the beach. The special detail began May 21 and will operate until Labor Day. Officers Garza and Smith will return to normal patrol duty after September 3.
Officers Garza and Smith have participated in the rescue efforts of 3 near drowning events, helped an overturned kayaker in the Packary Channel, helped to locate a missing 5 year old girl on the beach, assisted Ambulance crews with a heart attack patient, and helped with an overturned boater near Beach Marker 199 all since they began the Beach Patrol May 21.
Officers Garza and Smith have been employed with the Corpus Christi Police Department for less than 5 years. The beach patrol is one of many components of the Corpus Christi Police Department other than routine patrol. For those interested in employment with the Corpus Christi Police Department, applications will soon be accepted in anticipation for the police academy scheduled for early 2013.
The base salary for a police cadet as of March 2012 is $3,213 per month. A probationary police officer has a base salary of $45,912 per year. The Corpus Christi Police Officer with less than 5 years on the department has a salary that ranges from $45,912-$54,696 per year.
Anyone interested to review the complete list of requirements and information about a career with the Corpus Christi Police Department should visit www.ccpolice.com Any interested person should send an email to recruiter@cctexas.com in order to express interest in employment with the Corpus Christi Police Department. Applications are completed on line only when applications are being accepted. Any interested person that sends an email to the recruiter will be notified when applications are being accepted.
Occurred on 6/8/12, 3:33 a.m. Driving While Intoxicated 4434 S. Padre Island Drive 1206080022
A suspicious Chevy Cavalier parked in the alley between Buddy Walker Furnishings and the Granite Granite store along with a trail of vomit led Officers to a man passed out in the driver’s seat. An open beer can in the center console. Eric Ramirez (10-28-78) was found sound asleep with the motor running.
Officers turned the engine off and attempted to wake up Ramirez. After some shaking and shouting Ramirez finally woke up. He appeared to be intoxicated and was administered Standard Field Sobriety Tests and a Breath Test. Ramirez was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated/Open Container.
Occurred on 6/8/12, 01:04 a.m. Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle 5560 S. Padre Island Drive 1206080014
La Palmera Mall reported one of their maintenance golf carts stolen from the mall. Officers found the suspect at 5560 S. Padre Island Drive. Further investigation revealed James Trego (03/05/80) had stolen the golf cart, but left it at a nearby Subway after the front axle broke.
According to Officers, Trego was lost and trying to find beer. Trego was positively identified by a mall security and arrested. He was charged with Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle which is punishable by up to two years in jail and a $10,000 fine.
Occurred Thursday, June 07, 2012, 1:47am, 700 St. Peter Street, Graffiti 1206070014, 1206070035
Corpus Christi police apprehended a 14-year-old boy at 1:45 in the morning at the 700 block of St. Peter for graffiti.
Corpus Christi Police Officer Chris Alejandro patrolled the area around Waldron Park in response to increased activity of graffiti. Officer Alejandro observed a 14-year-old boy out after curfew and saw fresh paint on a nearby stucco wall. Officer Alejandro discovered evidence that the 14-year-old boy was responsible for the graffiti, so the boy was taken into custody and delivered to the Nueces County Juvenile Detention Center.
Patrol Officers discovered 14 other locations in the general area where the 14-year-old was apprehended that were damaged by graffiti. Police have information that there are two other juveniles that may be responsible for the graffiti. Corpus Christi Police Graffiti Detectives continue to investigate these crimes.
Anyone with additional information about these crimes should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or log on to www.888TIPS.com.
The city of Corpus Christi has a curfew that prohibits those 16 years of age and younger from appearing in a public place without the supervision of the parents from 11:00pm until 6:00am for the safety of the children.
Occurred Tuesday, June 5, 2012, 8:30am, 15900 Cruiser Burglary of a habitation 1206050045
Two 16-year-old boys and an 18-year-old man were taken into police custody charged with burglary of a habitation after they were found surfing with stolen property.
A 63-year-old man found his two surf boards, two wet suits, and other items taken from his garage used by three boys on the beach near Beach Marker 212 at 8:30 Tuesday morning. The 63-year-old man told police his garage door was left open overnight and over $1,500 of surfing gear was taken without permission.
The 63-year-old man went to the beach and found his property used by strangers and then police were called. The property was returned to the owner and the two 16-year-old boys were taken to the juvenile detention center. 18-year-old Jeremy Rodriguez (12/15/1993) was arrested and taken to the city detention center. Burglary of a Habitation is a 2nd degree felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.
Police encourage prevention to reduce the risk of theft. Police suggest closing garage doors when not in use. Police also suggest to mark property with an owner applied number and record serial numbers of property in order to accurately and clearly make claim to any property that is taken without permission. Call police immediately to report a suspicious person. Resources and additional information are available at the city website http://www.cctexas.com/?fuseaction=main.view&page=2116.
Occurred on 6/7/12, 5:00 am Aggravated Assault 14305 S. Padre Island 1206070031
Officers were called out to Farah’s Bar for a disturbance and contacted bar employees in the parking lot. One of the females was very distraught and appeared to have been assaulted. Bar employees told Officers the suspect had assaulted his girlfriend, punching her in the face and pushing her to the ground. The suspect then assaulted another employee who intervened. A bar employee contacted the owner who returned to the bar to check on the victims’ welfare only to become a victim himself. The suspect armed with a rifle threatened to kill the bar owner. As the Officer was talking to the group he observed a male armed with a rifle approximately 30 to 40 feet away walking into the bar.
Officers apprehended John Alvarez (1105/83) after he walked out the back door of bar and attempted to escape via the Anchor Resort next door. Unbeknownst to Alvarez, Officers were waiting for him. Alvarez was arrested and the rifle was recovered. He was charged with Aggravated Assault, Assault, and Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon on a Licensed Premise. Alvarez was also found to have an outstanding warrant.
Corpus Christi Police would like help from the public to locate 34-year-old Kimberly Longbine (7/5/1977). Longbine is wanted for Fraud- illegal use of credit cards. Lonbine’s last known address was in Corpus Christi and Longbine was last known to be in the Corpus Christi area on May 29.
Longabine is a white female that stands 5ft. 9 in., weighs 140 pounds, has blonde hair and green eyes and has a scar on her abdomen. Anyone that has any information to locate Longbine should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or log on to www.888TIPS.com. If the information leads to Longbine’s arrest it could earn the caller a cash reward.
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