Occurred on 5/9/12, 10:32 am Major Accident 13200 IH 37 C1203539
Officers reported an 18-wheeler traveling on 77 NB turning onto IH 37 NB when the semi-tractor trailer lost its load, an empty 10,000 gallon fuel tank. The truck veered off and struck the center barrier blocking all lanes. Officers discovered the fuel tank was not secured correctly and rolled onto the grassy median of the access road.
Traffic was diverted from IH 37 onto Redbird Lane until the vehicle was removed from the Interstate and a fuel spill from the tractor-trailer was cleaned up. The Texas Department of Transportation responded to inspect the damaged Jersey Barrier, whilst the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to check the status of the fuel spill.
The 30-year-old driver received minor injuries in the accident. He was cited for a load securement violation.
Laura Jane Palanza (04/16/68) who was driving a silver 2006 Mazda Tribute after she collided with a motorist on a red Qianjiang motor scooter. Officers found wreckage from the scooter strewn across six city blocks. The 27-year-old male was taken to Spohn Memorial with serious injuries.
A witness told Officers she observed Palanza driving on Waldron Road dragging motorcycle parts. The witness followed Palanza getting her to stop and get out of her car. Several witnesses to the accident also arrived and helped keep Palanza from leaving.
Palanza who appeared to be intoxicated was taken to Spohn Shoreline for a mandatory Blood Draw. She was medically cleared and booked at the City Detention Center. Palanza was charged with Intoxication Assault with a Vehicle which is 3rd Degree Felony and punishable up to 10 years in prison along with a $10,000 fine. She was additionally charged with Accident Involving Injury/Death.
Occurred on 5/9/12, 01:49 am Possession of Marijuana 5800 OsoParkway 1205090010
The 60-year-old homeowner reported to call-takers someone was attempting to open his front door and was now lying on his front porch. Upon their arrival Officers found Gregory Jolly (01/23/87) sleeping on the owner’s porch, oblivious as to his whereabouts.
Jolly appeared to be intoxicated and arrested. He was also found to be in possession of a quantity of Marijuana. Jolly was charged with Possession of Marijuana and Public Intoxication.
Occurred on 3/25/12, 2:09 am Burglary of a Building 4801 Kostoryz 1203260119
Corpus Christi Police Department Property Crimes Detectives are asking the public’s assistance identifying the burglar who broke into the LJ Minimart. Surveillance video showed a male enter the business early Sunday morning and take a box of cigars along with two bank bags containing an undetermined amount of money.
The suspect appears to be a Hispanic male and was last seen wearing a red hoodie. Anyone with any information on this crime is encouraged to call Crimes Stoppers at 888-TIPS or you can also submit a tip online, visit the www.TipSubmit.com website to submit a secure e-mail tip. The information provided could earn the caller a cash reward.
Occurred on 5/9/12, 06:11 am Major Accident Eastbound SH 358 at Nile C1203526
Officers report a pedestrian who was returning to his vehicle after assisting a stranded motorist was struck by a Toyota Corolla exiting the freeway. The 53-year-old victim was taken to Spohn Memorial with severe trauma.
Traffic Officers were called to assist with the accident investigation. At this time, the Police Department does not anticipate filing charges on the 48-year-old driver.
Occurred on 5/9/12, 00:25 am Aggravated Robbery 3700 Ayers 1205090004
A 23-year-old male reported to Officers he was robbed by two males as he was walking along 3700 Ayers. The victim who was visibly upset told Officers one of the males slashed at him with a knife, while the other male pulled a handgun and aimed it at him.
Both males threatened to kill the victim as they demanded his money. The men continued to make threats after they took his money. The victim fearing he would be killed ran to the Stripes Convenience Store, 4101 Ayers and called police.
The suspects are described as Black males, 5’11” to 6’1” feet tall, 22 to 26 years of age, and weighing 180 to 190 lbs. Both suspects were wearing dark clothing and last seen running eastbound towards the 300 block of Roosevelt Drive.
Anyone with any information on this crime is encouraged to call Crimes Stoppers at 888-TIPS or you can also submit a tip online, visit the www.TipSubmit.comwebsite to submit a secure email tip. The information provided could earn the caller a cash reward.
Occurred on 5/6/12, 10:48 pm Possession of a Controlled Substance Everhart Road/McArdle Road 1205060135
Officers in the 4600 block of Everhart pulled over a truck that was swerving erratically almost striking a black BMW. The driver Samuel Handy (07/12/50) was found to be wanted and driving with an expired driver’s license. Not believing the truth would come out, the female passenger lied to Officers about her identity, but forgot her correct date of birth with her chosen alias.
Further investigation revealed Carolina Castillo (04/07/79) had concealed her purse in the vehicle to keep Officers from finding her identification card. Both Handy and Castillo were arrested and booked at the City Detention Center.
Handy was charged with Driving While License Suspended/Invalid, Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility, and the outstanding Municipal Court warrant for Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility in the amount of $109. His vehicle was also impounded.
Castillo was charged an outstanding San Patricio County warrant for Probation Violation for Possession of Dangerous Drugs and Possession of Methamphetamine, and Failure to Identify as a Fugitive. She was additionally charged with Possession Controlled Substance, Possession of Dangerous Drugs, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia after a variety of pills and drug paraphernalia were also found in her purse.
Occurred Sunday, April 29, 2012, 3:15am Burglary 1608 S. Brownlee Blvd. 1204290045
Corpus Christi Police would like help from the public to gather additional information about a burglary at 1608 Brownlee Boulevard.
Corpus Christi police were called to the Pinnacle Roofing Company to investigate a burglary in which over $1,000 in tools was taken. The business provided police investigators with video surveillance records that show a white man who wore a cap, t-shirt and shorts. The man broke into a storage area and stole a variety of tools. The man put the tools into a backpack then left on foot away from the business.
Anyone interested to research reported crime in Corpus Christi is encouraged to search Crimereports.com for valuable information. Anyone who can identify the person responsible, or has additional information about this burglary at Pinnacle Roofing should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8847) or log on to www.888TIPS.com. The information provided could earn the caller a cash reward.
Corpus Christi Police searched for a man who robbed a local bank Monday afternoon at the intersection of Gollihar Road and Vestal Street.
A man entered the bank located at 2140 Gollihar Road and presented the teller with a hand written note that demanded money. No weapon was displayed and no person was injured. The man took money from the bank and was last seen on foot walking north on Vestal Street from the bank.
Corpus Christi Police Robbery detectives would like help from the public to provide additional information about this crime. The man who robbed the bank is described as a black male that was about 6 foot 2 inches tall, about 220 pounds, and he was in his late 30’s in age. The man had a goatee and wore a black t-shirt that had white letters, and he wore a black cap, black denim shorts and black shoes.
Anyone interested to research reported crime in Corpus Christi is encouraged to search Crimereports.com for valuable information. Anyone with additional information about this bank robbery should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or log on to www.888TIPS.com. The information provided could earn the caller a cash reward.
Chief Floyd Simpson presents Chief Schauer and Chief Markle with their Certificates of Promotion
Chief Floyd Simpson today promoted Commander Mark Schauer and Commander Mike Markle to the position of Assistant Chief during a short ceremony at Police Department Headquarters Schauer and Markle join current Assistant Chief J.V. Garcia as the Corpus Christi Police Department’s second highest ranking police officials. Both men were presented with a Certificate of Promotion and their Assistant Chief badges by Chief Simspon in front of a standing room only crowd in the Police Department auditorium.
Assistant Chief Mark Schauer is a 30 veteran of the police department and had served as the Commander of the Support Services Division since January of 2011. Schauer has also commanded the Uniform Patrol and Narcotics/Vice Divisions. Schauer is a graduate of the F.B.I. National Academy, the Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas (LEMIT) and holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi, where he teaches criminal justice classes as an adjunct professor. Chief Schauer, who was named Texas Peace Officer of the Year in 1997, has supervised in almost every division in the Department, including Training, CID, MetroCom, Narcotics/Vice, and Traffic. In addition, Chief Schauer is in charge of the City’s Public Integrity Team, a specialized group of Police Department and City Officials who are assigned to investigate complaints of public corruption by city employees, and was recently tasked with overseeing the reorganization of the City’s Animal Control center. Chief Schauer will be heading up the Police Department’s Administration Bureau.
Chief Mike Markle is a 22 year veteran of the CCPD, having served as Commander of CID since January 2011. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Saint Leo University and has served most of his career (17 years) in the Uniform Division. He spent 7 years on the SWAT team, has served as a Field Training Officer and was a member of the Police Department Honor Guard. Markle has received a Lifesaving Award and a Community Service Award from the Housing Authority. In his previous role as a Captain in Support Services he played an important role in the updating of the Department’s 911 system, upgrading the dispatch area, and assisted in obtaining a federal grant to remodel the outdated communications center. Chief Markle will oversee the CCPD’s Investigation Bureau.
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