Community Outreach

2nd Annual “Hoops for Blue Scholars”

Hoops for Blue Scholars

In an effort to raise money for a scholarship designed to help Corpus Christi Police Officers, the Corpus Christi Police Department and Texas A&M University Corpus Christi have teamed up once again.

On Saturday February 11, 2012, the 2nd Annual “Hoops for Scholars” basketball game will be played.  The TAMUCC Islander men’s basketball team will be playing Sam Houston State Bearkats in a Conference game at the American Bank Center.  As a way to raise money for the Scholarship, a ‘pledge per basket’ system has been set up. 

If someone pledges $2.00 per basket (two & three pointers only), and the Islanders make 23 baskets, the total donation would be $46.00.  The more the Islanders score, the more money that goes into the scholarship.  The ability to make a one-time donation is also available.  

The Scholarship is beneficial to the men and women who serve the Corpus Christi community, risking their lives to keep others safe.  The children of Corpus Christi Police Officers can also apply for the scholarship.

Please make a pledge and join us at the game.  This will be easy to do, since those who pledge get a free ticket.  The game should be an exciting rematch to the January 21st game where the Islanders beat the Bearkats, 50-to-49, in Huntsville after a last second jump shot.  The Islander victory came after overcoming a 16-point lead by the Bearkats in the 2nd half.

Come out and help Corpus Christi Police Officers cheer for the Islanders.

Make a pledge or get more information on the TAMUCC Website: http://hoops.tamucc.edu/

TAMUCC Islanders -vs- Sam Houston State Bearkats

Day:  Saturday February 11, 2012

Time:  1:00 PM

Location:  American Bank Center

Adam District

“We’ll Leave The Light On For You”

Occurred on 2/3/12, 01:41 a.m.   Possession of Marijuana   1458 West Point   1202030010

Officers patrolling the Cliff Maus Village Apartment parking lot observed Laquisha Webb (02/15/80) passed out in her maroon  2002 GMC Yukon.  Webb was awakened and found to be okay, but promptly dosed off again. 

While checking on her welfare Officers spotted a baggie of Marijuana in the center console. Webb was arrested and charged with Possession of Marijuana.  The Yukon was also impounded.

Delta District

Elderly Man’s Act of Kindness Ends In Robbery

Occurred on 2/2/12, 10:11 p.m.  Aggravated Robbery   2501 Headley Street    1202020139

Officers contacted the 79-year-old victim who reported he allowed two females into his residence to use the bathroom when one of them robbed him.  The elderly male told Officers, the female pulled a knife and demanded his wallet.  He complied and was uninjured during the robbery, but felt threatened for his safety.        

Further investigation revealed the suspect with the knife had cleaned his apartment before.  She is described as a Hispanic female, 30 to 40 years of age, 5’2” to 5’6” and weighing 150 to 160 lbs.  She was last wearing blue jeans and a pink t-shirt. 

The second suspect is also described as a chunky Hispanic female, 30 to 40 years of age, 5’2” to 5’8” and weighing 180 to 190 lbs.  She was also wearing blue jeans and a brown t-shirt. Both females were last seen running east on Headley Street.     

Anyone having any information regarding this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or the Corpus Christi Police Department Homicide/Robbery Bureau at 361-886-2841.

Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

Burglary to a Building Suspect

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Detectives with the Property Crime Unit need your help in identifying the individual responsible for the burglary of a building at the Vein Center located at 1756 Santa Fe.

On January 31 shortly after 4:00 am surveillance video captured the suspect casing the center shortly before the alarm went off. The individual gained access through a smashed window on the north side of the building. The individual made off with several office items from within the business.

The suspect is described as male in his forties 5′ 8″ to 5′ 10″ in height 170 -180 lbs., at the time of the burglary he was wearing a bandanna on his head, a t-shirt and jeans. He also appears to have several tattoos on his right arm.

If you can identify this individual we encourage you to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS, or log on at www.888tips.com the information you provide could earn you a cash reward.

Community Outreach

Surprise Your Sweetie with a Car For Valentine’s Day!

The C.C.P.D.’s commitment to “Keep Corpus Christi Safe” has continued with its “Zero Tolerance No Insurance Initiative”

On Saturday, February 4, 2012, a total of 96 cars will be auctioned at the Corpus Christi Police Department Vehicle Impound Lot located at 2600 Holly Road during our monthly auction. Approximately 14 of these vehicles are “No Insurance” impounds. On Friday, February 3, 2012, the general public will be allowed to register and view the vehicles to be auctioned from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There is no registration fee.

On the day of the auction, the general public can continue to register and view the vehicles from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.  The auction will commence promptly at 10:00 a.m. The vehicles to be auctioned can be viewed at www.siskauction.com. An auction list may also be downloaded from the same website.

The department’s strong stand and enforcement of this “Zero Tolerance No Insurance Initiative” will continue and all vehicles involved in accidents will be impounded and the driver cited if they are unable to provide financial proof of insurance. Driver’s license and proof of financial responsibility checkpoints will continue to be conducted at the Shift Captains’ authorization.

Officers issued 5,498 citations and impounded 1,212 vehicles for Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility during 2011.  During January 2012, Officers issued 480 citations for Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility.

Delta District

Four More Arrested as Crackdown on Graffiti Continues

Occurred on 2/1/12, 6:13 p.m.  Graffiti   2920 Soledad Street   1202010106

Officers contacted several juveniles, ages 13 and 14 years of age by one of the buildings.  All four were sitting by their “artwork” with several large markers lying on the ground amongst them.

Further investigation revealed the juveniles were responsible for the vandalism.  A Corpus Christi Independent School District employee estimated the damage at $2,000.

All four were placed in placed in police custody and booked at the Nueces County Juvenile Justice Center.  They were charged with Graffiti on School Property, a State Jail Felony.

Bravo District

Student Robbed During Bus Ride to School

 Occurred on 2/1/12, 9:20 a.m.   Robbery   2200 Waldron     1202010037

Officers contacted a 13-year-old male who reported he was robbed by another Hispanic male as they were riding the RTA bus to school.

The victim told Officers the juvenile threatened to hurt him as he stole his iPod. The student was frightened, but uninjured during the Robbery. 

Officers were able identify the suspect who attends the same school as the victim.

The 15-year-old showed up at school with the stolen iPod and detained.  He was booked at the Nueces County Juvenile Justice Center and charged with Robbery.

The iPod valued at $150. was returned to the victim.

Delta District

Traffic Violation Lands Sex Offender In Jail

 

Occurred on 2/1/12, 2:25 p.m.  Wanted Subject   N. Alameda & Mussett Streets    1202010077

Officer A. Leal pulled over Antonio Hernandez Jr. (05/23/49) for an expired inspection sticker.

Hernandez was found to have an outstanding warrant out of the Riverside County for a sex offense.  He was arrested and charged with the outstanding warrant which had a 1,000,000 Bond.

 

Delta District, Traffic Safety Division

Traffic Accident Hit & Run Pedestrian

2.1.12/9:42 a.m.   Traffic Accident Hit & Run Pedestrian   700 Park Avenue   C1200738

Traffic investigators received a call for a major traffic accident involving a pedestrian in the 700 block of Park Avenue shortly before 10:00 am. When they arrived they located a 59-year-old male victim lying on the roadway with critical injuries from having been struck by a vehicle. He was transported to Spohn Memorial Hospital in critical condition.

Witnesses tell investigators that a red truck was traveling east on the 700 block of Park Avenue when the victim ran out into the street not in a cross walk and was struck by the truck.

Officers located and impounded a red truck on Laredo Street.  Further investigation revealed it was not involved in the accident.

The Traffic Division will continue their investigation in an attempt to locate both the driver and suspect vehicle.  Witnesses describe the suspect vehicle as a red 1980″s GMC or Chevrolet pick-up truck with minor front end damage.  At this time there is no description available on the driver.

Anyone having any information regarding this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or the Corpus Christi Police Department Hit & Run Division at 361-886-2596.

Adam District

Victim Assaulted Before Being Carjacked

Reported on 1/31/12, 10:28 a.m.  Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle   Leopard Street and McKinzie Road   1201310040

Officers contacted the victim who reported he gave a friend a ride home at 3:30 in the morning.  Shortly thereafter, he returned to his friend’s house to pick up some DVD’s when he was approached by a male and struck several times on the head.  The suspect continued assaulting the victim, kicking and hitting him as he was fell to the ground.

The suspect took the victim’s keys and drove off in his grandfather’s vehicle.  The victim sustained a bruised eye and abrasions to his back and elbow.  He declined medical treatment.

The suspect is described as a 22-year-old Hispanic male, 5’11” feet tall, and weighing 190 lbs.  He was seen driving off in a silver 2000 Ford Expedition.

Anyone having any information regarding this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or the Corpus Christi Police Department Homicide/Robbery Bureau at 361-886-2841.

Corpus Christi Police Daily Blotter