Delta District

Man Sleeping In His Car Stabbed

Occurred on 5/15/12, 4:40 a.m.  Aggravated Assault   2402 Segrest Street   1205150017 

Officers responding to an early morning call for service found a 50-year-old man bleeding on the front porch of his residence.  The man told Officers he was sleeping in his car when the suspect tried to burglarize his vehicle and stabbed him.  The victim was taken to Spohn Memorial with a stab wound to the chest. The victim’s girlfriend told Officers, he normally sleeps in the car which is inoperable when he drinks.  

The suspect is described as a thin Hispanic male, 25 to 35 years of age, with a shaved head.  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.

Delta District

CCPD Offers Tips for Choosing Safe Storage Unit

Corpus Christi residents have experienced an almost 25% increase in building burglaries during the first five months of 2012. While analyzing these crimes, Corpus Christi Police Department burglary Detectives have identified several significant trends.

Storage units have accounted for a large number of these burglaries. The Corpus Christi Police Department recommends you ask the following questions if you currently rent a storage unit, or are considering storing your items in a storage facility:

  1. Does the facility have controlled access and video surveillance?
  2. Does the facility secure units that are not currently rented?
  3. Most importantly, do the units have gaps that allow thieves access from the outside, or from inside the storage unit to yours.

Remember to utilize a high security lock and check your unit often. Secure serial numbers to valuable items in a safe place other than the unit. Prospective renters can go to www.crimereports.com to see crime statistics for any location.

Outside storage sheds at homes and businesses are also frequently targeted. Make sure outside sheds are secured with a lock. Have serial numbers for mowers, weed eaters, blowers, etc. Permanently mark all items, especially tools, with some identifying mark unique to you. Tools are a frequent target of Burglars/Thieves.

By following these simple tips, residents can do their part to keep their valuables secure and help Keep Corpus Christi Safe.

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Charlie District, Patrol Division

Man Arrested For Leaving 65 Year Old Woman Padlocked In A House

Occurred Sunday, May 13, 2012, 8:40am 4641 Abner, Unlawful Restraint 1205130051

A 64-year-old man was arrested Sunday after he locked a 65-year-old woman recovering from surgery inside her home which did not allow the woman to leave or anyone else to enter.

A 41-year-old woman went to the 65-year-old woman’s house to give a Mother’s Day blessing. The 41-year-old woman called Corpus Christi Police when the 65-year-old woman was found on the floor behind a door with a padlock on the exterior of the door.

Police called for an ambulance and 64-year-old Robert Peters (12/23/1947) arrived to unlock the padlock and provide access to the 65-year-old woman. The woman was taken by ambulance to the hospital for treatment.

Peters was arrested for Unlawful Restraint-Exposing a Person to Serious Bodily Injury, a 3rd degree felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.

Anyone interested to research reported crime in Corpus Christi is encouraged to search Crimereports.com for valuable information. The site is updated daily and includes an option to communicate with police about criminal activity.

Bravo District, Community Outreach, Patrol Division

Police Reach Out For Crime Prevention

Corpus Christi Police Officers under the direction of Police Captain Tim Wilson were at the Sunrise Mall Saturday, May 12, to distribute crime prevention information in anticipation of school dismissal for the summer.

Captain Wilson is responsible for the Bravo District of the Corpus Christi Police Department which is the east portion of the city that includes Padre Island, Flour Bluff, and the area of town between Staples Street and the Oso Bay. Captain Wilson said a crime trend that has his focus are burglaries to residences and to vehicles.

Captain Wilson said 25% of all residential burglaries are through unlocked or open doors. This is often when a homeowner conducts yard work and leaves the garage door open. Captain Wilson suggests to lock windows and doors and keep the garage door closed.

Captain Wilson also recommends that valuables not be left in boats overnight which accounts for many thefts in the Bravo District. Another recommendation is that valuables not be left in a car. Captain Wilson said, “If you plan on leaving your purse in the trunk, take what you need from it and place it in the trunk before leaving home.”

Captain Wilson said Police have discovered thieves watch for valuables in the trunk. Some models of vehicles have an active trunk release when the key is not in the ignition. Everyone is encouraged to evaluate their vehicle for this function and beware that a thief can easily break into the passenger compartment of the car and have access to the trunk.

Captain Wilson identified the majority of the burglaries are committed overnight by juvenile males. The Corpus Christi Police will increase strict enforcement of the city ordinance (CC33-40) that prohibits juveniles age 16 and younger to be in a public place from 11:00pm to 6:00am unless they are accompanied by a parent or guardian. Captain Wilson expressed the importance to observe the night-time curfew.

Captain Wilson promoted Crimereports.com which is a public site that provides a variety of information to include all reported crime in Corpus Christi. The information is updated daily and Captain Wilson said, “Stay informed and beat the criminals!”

Charlie District, Patrol Division

Man With Warrant For Arrest Caught Looking In Cars

Occurred Monday, May 14, 2012, 12:30pm, Aberdeen Ave./Santa Fe St. Evading Arrest 1205140079

A 27-year-old man was arrested Monday afternoon after a brief chase from Corpus Christi Police in the area of Aberdeen Avenue and Santa Fe Street.

Corpus Christi Police were called to check a suspicious man who wore a black shirt and white shorts with tattoos on his face and arms because the man went through the parking lot of an apartment complex looking into vehicles. The man saw Corpus Christi Police Officers and ran until he was captured at the 300 block of Dolphin Place.

The man refused to identify himself to the police officers. The man was taken to the city detention center where he was identified as 27-year-old Pedro Perez (3/13/1985). Officers discovered Perez had an active warrant for his arrest; so, Perez was arrested for Evading Arrest or Detention, the warrant for arrest, and Fail to Identify as a Fugitive.

The Evading Arrest charge is a State Jail Felony (an enhanced charge) punishable by up to two years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine. The Fail to Identify charge is a Class A misdemeanor charge punishable by up to 1 year in jail and up to a $4,000 fine.

Community Outreach

2012 Police Memorial Day Ceremony

The 2012 Peace Officers Memorial Day Ceremony was held Monday, May 14th at 10:30am at the Solomon Ortiz International Center Outdoor Plaza. The Ceremony was hosted by the Corpus Christi Police Department, the Nueces County Sheriff’s Office and the Port of Corpus Christi Police Department and honors all local peace officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

Corpus Christi Police Chief Floyd Simpson (Pictured above with the Corpus Christi Police honor Guard) was the keynote speaker for the 2012 Sixth Annual Coastal bend Regional Peace Officer’s Memorial Day Ceremony. Nueces County Sheriff Jim Kaelin and Port of Corpus Christi Police Chief H. Archambo delivered testimonials in honor of the officers. City Council Member Chris Adler read the City Council Proclamation that designated May 15 as Police Memorial Day. The Corpus Christi Citizens Police Academy Alumni served a lunch to all who attended the ceremony.

Twenty one Peace Officers were honored for having sacrificed their lives in service for their community. The Officers honored were:

Corpus Christi City Marshal Elias Mussett, End of Watch May 6, 1892;

Corpus Christi Police Officer Luther Prather, End of Watch September 14, 1919;

Corpus Christi Police Officer Joseph Moon, End of Watch June 10, 1938;

Corpus Christi Police Officer Roy Smith, End of Watch April 20, 1953;

Corpus Christi Police Officer John Sartain, End of Watch August 20, 1971;

Corpus Christi Police Officer Ruben Almanza, End of Watch July 27, 1984;

Corpus Christi Police Officer Joseph Bock, End of Watch September 9, 1987;

Corpus Christi Police Officer Juan Prieto, End of Watch February 2, 1993;

Corpus Christi Police Officer Matthew Thebeau, End of Watch January 20, 2008;

Corpus Christi Police Officer Stuart Alexander, End of Watch March 11, 2009;

Port of Corpus Christi Police Officer James Saavedra, End of Watch December 19, 2007;

Nueces County Sheriff’s Deputy Thomas Nolan, End of Watch August 13, 1860;

Nueces County Sheriff Matthew Nolan, End of Watch December 22, 1864;

Nueces County Sheriff Dennis Kelly, End of Watch June 13, 1870;

Nueces County Sheriff’s Deputy Thomas Shaw, End of Watch September 1877;

Nueces County Sheriff’s Deputy Alexander Downs Jr., End of Watch October 16, 1932;

Nueces County Sheriff’s Deputy, Lieutenant Irvin Brown, End of Watch February 13, 1995;

Nueces County Constable Patrick Freely (Precinct 1), End of Watch March 25, 1917;

Nueces County Constable’s Deputy R.R. Bledsoe (Precinct 1), End of Watch July 5, 1925;

Nueces County Constable Carl Bisbee (Precinct 1), End of Watch July 6, 1925;

Nueces County Constable’s Deputy Patrick Runyon (Precinct 6), End of Watch February 7, 1981.

Charlie District, Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division

Woman Fatally Injured In Parking Lot Crash

Occurred Sunday, May 13, 2012, 9:30am, 1821 S. Padre Island Dr. vehicle crash C1203685

A 45-year-old woman was fatally injured after she fell out of a vehicle Sunday morning in a shopping center parking lot at the 1800 block of South Padre Island Drive.

A 46-year-old man drove a blue 1978 Chevy van with the 45-year-old woman inside. The 45-year-old woman fell out of the vehicle and was run over by the same van from which she was a passenger. An ambulance rushed the 45-year-old woman to the hospital; but, the woman did not survive the injuries.

Corpus Christi Police Crash investigators took the van to the city impound and the 46-year-old man was questioned by investigators.

No arrests or formal charges have been applied and the investigation is not complete. Investigators continue to gather evidence and information about this event.

Corpus Christi Police urge safe practices such as the use of seatbelts and avoidance of distracted driving to reduce the risk of injury.

Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District, Patrol Division

Man Shot On Hancock Ave

Occurred Sunday, May 13, 2012, 11:00am, 800 Hancock Ave, Aggravated Assault 1205130064

A 30-year-old man was rushed to the hospital Sunday after he was shot by a gun in an apartment at the 800 block of Hancock Avenue.

Corpus Christi Police responded to the shooting call at 11:00am Sunday and the 30-year-old man was directly taken to the hospital for treatment. Patrol officers gathered witnesses and evidence and are confident there is no danger to the public. All persons of interest were identified and in contact with police investigators. Several individuals were taken to the Police Department main building for interviews.

Police detectives are in the initial stages of the investigation and are saddened by the tragedy. Updates of the 30-year-old man’s condition were that he did not survive the injuries.

Corpus Christi Police Investigators arrested 25 year old Chastity Longbine (3/31/1987) in connection to this shooting. Lonbine was charged with murder and delivered to the city detention center.

Anyone interested to research reported crime in Corpus Christi is encouraged to search Crimereports.com. Call police if there is any unusual activity. Know your neighbors and become involved in community service such as Crime Watch organizations. Cooperation is fundamental to reduce crime in our community.

Adam District, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Man Finds Stabbed Person On Way To Work

Occurred Saturday, May 12, 2012, 6:00am, IH 37 at Omaha, Aggravated Assault 1205120041

A 24-year-old man was stabbed Saturday morning after he was found on the access road of Interstate Highway 37 at North Omaha Drive.

A 37-year-old man was on his way to work when he saw a 24-year-old man in distress. The 37-year-old man stopped and discovered the 24-year-old man had been stabbed and needed medical attention. The 37-year-old man called for an ambulance and police.

The 24-year-old man was taken directly to the hospital for treatment. Corpus Christi Police searched for a man who wore a black t-shirt, black shorts and bare feet that was seen by witnesses to have run from the crime scene.

Anyone interested to research reported crime in Corpus Christi is encouraged to search Crimereports.com. Anyone with additional information about this crime 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.

Community Outreach

7th Annual Law Enforcement Cook-Off Saturday In Port Aransas

 The 7th Annual Law Enforcement Chili Cookoff will take place Saturday, May 12 from 11:00am until 4:00pm at Robert’s Point Park in Port Aransas. This is a family event supported by area law enforcement agencies. The Coast Guard will provide a Moon Bounce Room and Slip and Slide (water) for the kids. The United States Coast Guard will have a Cutter for tours and a helicopter and crew on display if operations permit. Corpus Christi Police Chief Floyd Simpson will be a judge for the taste contest. Music will be provided by Lyrical Bynge and there will be a live auction.

This event is hosted by the Coastal Bend Peace Officer’s Association and the proceeds benefit the CBPOA college scholarship fund. Go to www.coastalbendpeaceofficers.com.

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