Patrol Division

Promotion to Lieutenant

Lieutenant Phillip Bintliff was promoted from the rank of Senior Officer today by Interim Chief Richard Badaracco.  The ceremony was attended by many friends and co-workers, as well as Law Enforcement from other agencies.  All were in attendance with praise, well wishes, and congratulations for the newest Lieutenant in the Corpus Christi Police Department.

Chief Badarraco, Lieutenant Bintliff, Assistant Chief Garcia

Lt. Bintliff joined the Corpus Christi Police Department in January 2000.  In 2003 he earned the designation of Senior Officer.  Since 2003, Lt. Bintliff has had a very noteworthy career.

Lt. Bintliff was awarded The Police Medal of Valor along with The Police Shield resulting from his actions during an armed confrontation that took place in 2003.  During the confrontation, Lt. Bintliff was shot in the torso and his bullet resistant vest stopped the bullet.  The Police Medal of Valor is awarded to an Officer demonstrating exceptional bravery while facing the imminent risk of serious bodily injury.  The Police Shield is awarded to an Officer who is seriously injured in the line of duty due to an assault.

Lt. Bintliff was the Corpus Christi Police Department’s first Officer of the Year for his outstanding work in the Department’s Patrol Division In 2009.  The Officer of the Year is issued in recognition of exceptional police work, consistently displaying professionalism, and outstanding community service.  Highlighting all of these items, Lt. Bintliff went in the water three separate times to help rescue people in dangerous situations during the year.  During one of these water rescues, he performed CPR on a woman to help her regain her pulse.  That same year on patrol, Lt. Bintliff made many significant arrests including a traffic stop of a stolen car.  When the car stopped, the driver ran, but Lt. Bintliff caught him.  The driver had not only stolen the car he was driving, but had also committed a number of car burglaries.  These were solved due to Lt. Bintliff’s quick feet.

Lt. Bintliff was giving the Lifesaving Ribbon in 2009 for his lifesaving techniques noted above and again in 2010 more meritorious lifesaving actions.  The Lifesaving Ribbon is awarded to an Officer directly responsible for the saving of human life.

In addition to Lt. Bintliff’s remarkable career and on-the-job training, he has educated himself in the field of Criminal Justice, earning an Associate’s Degree from Del Mar College, a Bachelor’s Degree from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi, and most recently a Master’s Degree from Sul Ross University in 2009.

Lt. Bintliff is a welcomed addition to the supervisory rank at the Corpus Christi Police Department.

Texas Parks & Wildlife Capt. McDonald congratulates Lieutenant Bintliff
Delta District

Jewelry Theft

Occurred 1/15/2012, 9:50 AM     Theft     5488 SPID    1201150066

Officers responded to the La Palmera Mall where they contacted the owner of a Jewelry kiosk.  The booth had been burglarized, and over $25,000 worth of jewelry was reported taken.  The suspect, described as a 40 to 50-year-old male, was seen leaving the mall in what appeared to be a Ford Expedition.

The CCPD is asking anyone with information on this theft to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS, or log on at www.888tips.com. The information provided could earn you a cash reward.

 

Delta District

No Pictures with that Camera!

Occurred 1/14/2012, 12:00 PM              2600 Ayers             1201140062

The Corpus Christi Police Department was notified by a 38-year-old female that she had just been scammed.  She told Officers that she had just purchased what appeared to be a brand new Sony video camera, in the box, from a black male in a black Suburban.  The box was complete with Sony stickers which had the camera priced at $399.99, although she paid only $80.00 for the camera.  After removing the camera from the box, she discovered the camera had both buttons and switches; unfortunately, the camera was hollowed out and was just an empty camera shell.

Officers checked the area for the salesman but were unable to locate him.  The female asked the CCPD to let the public know about the scam.

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Bravo District, Criminal Investigations Division

Police Investigate Shooting Death

Jan. 16, 2012           500 Stingray         Death Investigation         1201160057

The Corpus Christi Police Department received a 911 call for an individual having difficulty breathing shortly before 11:00 AM.  Emergency personnel found a 55-year-old male gunshot victim who was rushed to Spohn Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.  Corpus Christi Police Department’s Robbery Homicide Detectives were notified and are currently investigating the shooting death.  The Nueces County Medical Examiner’s Office will determine the cause of the victim’s death and release of his identity.

 

Bravo District

Victim Turns Out the Lights for Burglar

Occurred on 1/15/12, 12:42 a.m.  Burglary of a Vehicle   5702 S. Staples Street   1201150006

Officers contacted the 38-year-old victim who reported he was leaving Whiskey River and pressed the remote entry to his vehicle.   As he approached his pick-up truck, he saw his passenger side door open and a White male inside.  The victim yelled at the suspect who exited the truck and confronted him.  The victim punched the burglar Chase Russ (10/31/91) once in the nose and knocked him out.

CCFD Emergency Personnel medically cleared him and Officers placed him under arrest.  Russ was charged with Burglary of a Vehicle and Public Intoxication.

No items were found missing from the truck.

Community Outreach

Police Academy Cadets Visit La Palmera Mall for Communication Exercise

The Corpus Christi Police Department’s Police Academy Cadets will be conducting an interactive training exercise at La Palmera Mall on Monday, January 16, 2012 at 12:00 p.m.

The Cadets who are currently learning communication and problem solving will be practicing their communications techniques.  The Cadets are being taught how both good and bad communication can affect their relationships with the community.  

They will be contacting mall visitors and conduct a survey in which they will introduce themselves as future police officers.  Training Coordinator Denise Pace states they will be asking such questions as, “What characteristics do you believe makes a good officer?” and “What would you like to see from me as a new officer who swears to serve and protect you and our city?” 

Pace believes this exercise will allow the cadets to enhance their communication skills and allow them to have a better relationship with the public once they have graduated from the police academy.

Charlie District

Shoplifting Parents Arrested, Newborn Released to Aunt

Occurred on 1/15/12, 7:34 p.m.   Theft & Child Endangerment  4444 Kostoryz     1201150113                  

Officers were at Carroll Lane and Gollihar when a B.O.L.O. (Be On the Lookout) was issued for a red Monte Carlo involved in a theft of several briskets at the H.E.B., 4444 Kostoryz Road.  The suspects were confronted at the door, but were able to escape.  They fled in the suspect vehicle on Gollihar towards Weber, nearly striking two vehicles in the parking lot as they made their getaway.  The suspects were unwittingly headed straight in the Officers direction. 

The Officers pulled over the red Monte Carlo and detained the occupants Jorge Luis Pena (08/21/92) and April Nicole Williams (02/02/93).  Williams was wearing her seatbelt, but holding her newborn son.

Pena and Williams were positively identified by witnesses and arrested.  Both Pena and Williams were charged with Theft and Endangering a Child ~ Criminal Negligence. 

Officers did find three brisket in their possession and returned them to H.E.B. personnel.

Delta District

“Catch” of the Day

Occurred on 1/15/12, 6:02 p.m.  Theft   3033 S. Port     1201150103 

An H.E.B. Seafood Department employee reported to police he helped a customer who ordered some shrimp before walking over to the lobster display.  The employee saw the shopper take something of the display and then browse around through the store.

Dwayne Porter (09/26/58) walked to the front store exit, but he was no longer holding the shrimp.  When the  employee contacted Porter, he saw a lobster tail hanging out of his pants.  Porter was detained and the police were called.   Porter had also hidden the shrimp in his pants.

Further investigation revealed Porter was hungry and wasn’t able to pay for the seafood. Porter was arrested and charged with Theft.  The lobster and shrimp were valued at $57.91.

The seafood was disposed of by store personnel.

Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

*Update On Homicide* – 200 S. Tancahua

The Corpus Christi Police Department has arrested two juveniles in connection with the Jan. 13th Homicide on South Tancahua.

County Court at Law #5, Judge Chesney has issued a gag order on the case and no further information will be released by the Corpus Christi Police Department.

To review the original information released about the Homicide, click here: http://wp.me/p1D8kP-Rz

Bravo District

Salesman Arrested for Bail Jumping

Occurred on 1/12/12, 7:01 p.m.  Wanted Subject   1000 Brock    1201120124

Officers contacted Justin Marin (07/09/89) who was seen talking to another male in the 1000 block of Brock Drive.  Officers were checking the area after a caller reported a suspicious male knocking on several doors.  

Further investigation revealed Marin was selling cleaning solutions door-to-door without a permit.  He was also found to be wanted out of Maine.  Officers arrested Marin when extradition was authorized. 

He was charged with two outstanding warrants with multiples charges: Violation of Bail, two counts of Theft by Unauthorized Taking of Transfer and Violation of Bail for Forgery.

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