Charlie District

Customer’s Quick Thinking Leads to Robbery Suspect’s Arrest

Occurred on 3/22/12, 5:58 pm. Aggravated Robbery 4022 Weber 1203220110

Officers contacted the Family Dollar store employee who reported she was assisting a male customer when he pulled a knife and demanded the money from the register. The suspect grabbed an undetermined amount of money from the register and fled on foot towards Staples Street.

Another customer in the store observed the robbery and called 911 while the robbery was in progress. Witnesses were able to provide Officers en route to the call detailed suspect information and he was located in less than 15 minutes.

Officer B. Pici detained the suspect at the intersection of Dolphin and Redwood. Joe Ramos (10/06/77) was returned to the Family Dollar Store where he was positively identified by the victim and witnesses.

Ramos was arrested and charged with Aggravated Robbery. The stolen money was recovered and tagged as evidence.

Community Outreach

Police Memorial Day Ceremony set for May 14

Planning Committee Seeks Relatives of Fallen Officers

CCPD Color Guard
CCPD Color Guard Presents Colors during 2011 Peace Officers Memorial Day Ceremony

On Monday May 14th, the Corpus Christi Police Department, Nueces County Sheriff’s Office, and the Port of Corpus Christi Police Department will gather to host the sixth annual Regional Peace Officers Memorial Day Ceremony.  This year’s event once again will be held at the Solomon P. Ortiz International Center Outdoor Pavilion, 402 Harbor Drive, Corpus Christi.   The ceremony is a tribute to all Peace Officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty, specifically recognizing those officers from the Coastal Bend who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their community. Keynote speaker for this year’s Ceremony will be Chief of Police Floyd Simpson. The public is cordially invited to attend.Members of the Peace Officers Memorial Day planning committee are seeking current addresses for family members of the fallen officers so they can be invited and properly recognized during the ceremony.  If you are a family member, or can provide the address for a family member of any of these fallen officers please contact:

 
Executive Assistant to
Chief Floyd Simpson
Teri Barrera
(361) 886-2603
TeriB@cctexas.com
 
Commander Todd Green
(361) 826-2984
ToddG@cctexas.com 
2011 Peace Officers Memorial Day Ceremony
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott delivers keynote address at 2011 Regional Peace Officers Memorial Day Ceremony

NUECES COUNTY FALLEN OFFICERS

Corpus Christi City Marshal Elias Mussett Jr.
END OF WATCH: May 6, 1892
 
Corpus Christi Police Officer Luther B. Prather
END OF WATCH: September 14, 1919
 
Corpus Christi Police Officer Joseph L. Moon
END OF WATCH: June 10, 1938
 
Corpus Christi Police Officer Roy N. Smith
END OF WATCH: April 20, 1953
 
Corpus Christi Police Officer John W.  Sartain
END OF WATCH: August 20, 1971
 
Corpus Christi Police Officer Ruben T. Almanza
END OF WATCH: July 27, 1984
 
Corpus Christi Police Officer Joseph D. Bock
END OF WATCH: September 9, 1987
 
Corpus Christi Police Officer Juan R. Prieto
END OF WATCH: February 2, 1993
 
Corpus Christi Police Officer Matthew Thebeau
END OF WATCH: January 20, 2008
 
Corpus Christi Police Officer Stuart J. 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 J. 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 S. Downs J.
END OF WATCH: October 16, 1932
 
Nueces County Sheriff’s Deputy Irvin M. Brown
END OF WATCH: February 13, 1995
 
Nueces County Constable Pct 1 Patrick 2. Freely
END OF WATCH: March 25, 1917
 
Nueces County Constable Pct 1 R.R. Bledsoe
END OF WATCH: July 5, 1925
 
Nueces County Constable Pct 1 Carl M. Bisbee
END OF WATCH: July 6, 1925
 
Nueces County Constable Pct 6 Patrick S. Runyon
END OF WATCH: February 7, 1981
 
 
Bravo District

Police Request Help to Catch aTire Slasher

               

Occurred June 13, 2011 at 2:33am  1800 RoddField Rd. Criminal Mischief   1206130029

Corpus Christi Police are searching for a man who caused nearly $500 damage to a truck that was parked at the 1800 block of RoddField Road last June, 6, 2011.

The victim has produced a video that shows the man cut the tires on a Gray 2010 Chevy Silverado and Police need help from the public to identify the man in the video. The victim in this case does not know the man shown in the video and hopes these photographs will lead to more information to conclude this case.

This offense is a Class B Misdemeanor and is punishable by up to 180 days in jail and as much as a $2,000 fine. Anyone with additional information about this case are encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (888-8477) or log on to www.888TIPS.com. The information provided could earn the caller a cash reward.

Charlie District

Suspect Encounters “Murphy’s Law” During Theft

Occurred on 3/21/12, 6:08 p.m.   Theft   4830 Everhart   1203210101

Officers responded to the First Cash Pawn at 4830 Everhart for a theft in which a customer and store employees were chasing a suspect.  Store employees reported a male entered the store and asked to be shown a $1,200 necklace. 

The male grabbed the necklace and ran towards the locked side of the double doors and smacked his head onto the glass door.  He was able to escape and a couple of employees along with a customer gave chase.

The suspect reached his vehicle and as he struggled to unlock the car door, his pursuers were able to catch up to him.  The suspect finally opened his car door and reached underneath his seat.  The customer, a concealed handgun license holder felt the suspect was reaching for a weapon and drew his weapon, ordering the suspect to give up.  The suspect fled again, but threw the stolen necklace on the ground as he ran off.  The store employees and the customer discontinued their pursuit.  The stolen necklace was recovered and returned to the store.

A search for the suspect proved unsuccessful, but shortly thereafter, Officers received a call in which the suspect vehicle was reported stolen.  Further investigation revealed the suspect’s mother and owner of the vehicle called the Police Department wanting to report the gold Chevrolet Impala stolen.

The suspect was identified and the investigation will continue by the Corpus Christi Police Department Property Crimes Division.

Community Outreach

Police Reports Will Not Be Available Thursday, March 22.

The Corpus Christi Police Department will have some computer maintenance conducted Thursday, March 22, 2012 which will affect the public.

No open records requests will be completed on Thursday as a result of the computer service.  Also, no copies of Police Reports will be given out on Thursday as a result of this maintenance. 

The requests for records and reports will be back to normal on Friday, March 23, 2012 during normal business hours.

The Police Department regrets any inconvenience this may cause and the upgrades are necessary to improve police service to the community.

Delta District

Driver in Hit & Run Flees, Leaves Injured Passenger Behind

Occurred on 3/21/12, 1:40 a.m.    Major Accident/Possession of Marijuana  Brawner Parkway and Greengrove   C1202138/1203210006

Officers responding to a Hit and Run accident arrived to find the driver had fled on foot from the accident scene.  The 25-year-old front seat passenger was injured and left behind. 

Further investigation revealed the driver of a silver 2008  Honda Ridgeline pick-up truck was traveling south bound on Greengrove and attempted to turn onto Brawner Parkway when it lost control and crashed into a telephone pole.

The 25-year-old male sustained a laceration to his forehead when he struck the windshield upon impact.  He was taken to Spohn Memorial for medical treatment.

While impounding the vehicle, Officers discovered a scale and a quantity of Marijuana along with a $2,054 in U.S. currency. 

A dual investigation into the Hit & Run and ownership of the drugs and money will continue by both the Traffic Division and the Narcotics and Vice Division. 

Anyone with any information concerning this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS  or submit a tip via the internet at www.888tips.com.

Delta District

Detectives Asking the Public’s Assistance in Investigation

Occurred on 3/20/12, 8:46 p.m.   Aggravated Sexual Assault   Sam Rankin and Brewster   1203200131

Corpus Christi Police Homicide/Robbery Detectives are currently investigating the sexual assault of a 35-year-old female who was badly beaten.  The assualt occurred in the area of Sam Rankin and Brewster Street.

Detectives are currently investigating the assault and urge anyone with any information concerning this crime to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip via the internet at www.888tips.com.

Delta District

Narcotics Officers Seize $35,000 in Hydro~Marijuana

 

 Occurred on 3/20/12, 8:26 p.m.   Possession of Marijuana   1526 Melbourne   1203200128  

The CCPD Narcotics Vice Investigation Division served a search warrant at 1526 Melbourne where they found a marijuana grow operation.

Officers seized approximately seven pounds of Hydro Marijuana valued at $35,000, $2,750 in U.S. currency, and one handgun.

 Abraham Herrera (02/29/80) was arrested and charged with Possession of Marijuana.

Charlie District

Man Attempts to Take Car With Keys In The Ignition

Occurred March 20, 2012 9:46am  Robbery  5425 S. Padre Island Dr. 1203200039

Corpus Christi Police were called to Moore Plaza for a carjacking at 9:46am Tuesday. A 37-year-old man told police an unknown man tried to take his car by force behind the Target department store.

The victim explained that he is a maintenance worker and left the keys in the ignition to his green 2000 Chevy Prism while he performed his duties outside his car. The victim said an unknown Hispanic man in the middle 20’s of age with a shaved head, white t-shirt, and gray sweat pants got into the driver’s seat.

The victim said he jumped into the car and fought with the unknown man for control of the car until the unknown man left running toward Williams Drive. The victim was not injured in a manner which would require treatment by emergency medical technicians. The unknown man has not yet been located by police.

Community Outreach

Spring Break 2012 By The Numbers

Occurred March 9-19, 2012          Spring Break 2012 Statistics

The Corpus Christi Police Department had several goals to promote a safe environment for Spring Breakers in 2012. The Emergency Operations Center was activated to serve as a central communications post for area emergency responders, there was an emphasis on the safe transit of motorists on the roadways, and there was an emphasis on beach safety.

The Corpus Christi Police occupied the Emergency Operations Center to employ the use of the video cameras that view the beach, the roadways, and certain areas of town. The police officers sent twitter and facebook updates about the beach traffic and conditions. The use of the Emergency Operations served as an exercise for regional emergency responders for familiarization and practice to prepare for any large emergent event.

The Corpus Christi Police Department emphasized the safe transit of motorists by providing increased traffic patrol on densely traveled roadways in the city. The Corpus Christi Police issued 867 citations on Padre Island between March 9 and March 19 for this effort. Only 161 citations were issued for speeding. Most of the citations (282) were for an expired vehicle registration or expired inspection. The other citations were:  41 for uninsured motorists, 24 for not having the proof of insurance available, 52 for disregard a barricade, 61 for unlicensed drivers, 4 for driving with a suspended license, 122 Adults without seatbelts, 59 Children without seatbelts, 6 Minors in possession of alcohol, and 1 violation of curfew. There were 7 vehicle crashes reported on the beach and 24 vehicles were taken to the city impound lot.

The police officers patrolled the crowds on the beach and effected arrests only when necessary in the matter of safety. The Corpus Christi police Department recorded 50 arrests on the beach which were:

23 for Public Intoxication;

11 for Possession of Marijuana;

9 for Warrants for arrest;

1 disorderly conduct;

And 6 other arrests.

There were two individuals on two different days for the duration of this Spring Break that arrived at area hospitals for treatment of injuries they said originated on the beach (Case numbers 1203160036; and 1203140008). Police were not made aware of the injuries until the persons revealed themselves at the hospitals for treatment.

The Corpus Christi Police Department provided an added emphasis on safety on the public roadways by an increased effort to apprehend intoxicated drivers. The Corpus Christi Police made 25 arrests city-wide for the time period of March 9 through March 19. There were 19 arrests for a first Driving While Intoxicated offense; 2 arrests for Driving While Intoxicated as a 2nd offense (1 previous conviction for D.W.I.), 1 Driving While Intoxicated as a third offense (at least 2 previous convictions for D.W.I.).  There were 3 drivers arrested for driving intoxicated while under the age of 21.

The Corpus Christi Police Department continues the commitment to work as an equal partner with the community to reduce crime, reduce the fear of crime, and enhance public safety.

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