Charlie District

Early Morning Robbery

02.06.2012/2:20am   Robbery/Possession of a Controlled Substance   4109 S. Staples   1202060014

Units responded to 4109 S. Staples reference a theft in progress at the Wal-Mart. When they arrived officers were told that a black male had stolen a large screen T.V. from the store and in the process punched a witness in the face.

The suspect was described as a bald black male wearing a red long sleeve shirt who drove off in a black Cadillac going south on Staples.

Upon putting out a BOLO via the police radio for the suspect, another officer located the vehicle travelling south on Staples and conducted a traffic stop. Officers identified the driver of the vehicle as Wilford Celestine (6-6-1975) and located the stolen television as well as a bag containing a controlled substance in the vehicle. Witnesses identified the suspect as the individual who stole the television and assaulted the witness.

 

Charlie District

Rock-a-my-Baby

2.6.2012/12:12am   Possession of a Controlled Substance/Marijuana   4600 Nicholson   1202060004

Units responded to the 4600 blk. of Nicholson in regards to a vehicle in the middle of the roadway. When they arrived they located Oscar Uribe (3-21-84) passed out behind the wheel of the vehicle. In between his legs officers saw a pill bottle with 6 baggies of cocaine in it, as well as a bag of marijuana in the vehicle.

Uribe was arrested and transported to the city detention center.

 

 

Delta District

Male Assaulted As He Sleeps

Occurred on 2/5/12 02:38 a.m.  Aggravated Assault    929 S Alameda     1202050021

Officers contacted a 24-year-old male who reported he was sleeping when he was awakened by someone hitting him with a metal object.  The victim told Officers he dragged himself outside when the suspect left and yelled for help.

Witnesses called police for assistance, reporting the victim was severely beaten up and needed medical assistance.  The victim was taken to Spohn Memorial by CCFD Emergency Personnel with serious injuries.

The victim was only able to tell Officers he’d been assaulted by a male.  No other suspect description available at this time.

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.

Bravo District, Criminal Investigations Division

Woman Arrested for Murder Warrant

Corpus Christi Police Department Homicide Detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Donna Susan Taylor (11/22/56) on one count of Murder.  The warrant, issued on February 3, 2012, had Taylor’s bond set at $200,000.

The arrest warrant stems from a January 16, 2012 emergency call to 548 Stingray Street for a male having difficulty breathing.  Corpus Christi Fire Department Medics responded and found a 55-year-old gunshot victim who was rushed to Spohn Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.   Original CCPD Blotter post – http://wp.me/p1D8kP-Ss.

Corpus Christi Police Department Patrol Officers along with Homicide/Robbery Detectives also responded and contacted Taylor who was the only other occupant in the home at the time of the shooting.

After a thorough investigation, Homicide Detectives were able to gather evidence and obtain a Murder warrant for Taylor.

In the early morning hours of Feb. 4, 2012, Taylor was arrested by the US Marshalls Fugitive Task Force in College Station, Texas.  She will be extradited back to Corpus Christi some time in the next several days.

There are no further details available at this time.  Any updates will be published by the CCPD PIO Office via the CCPD Blotter.

Delta District

Drunk Driver Caught As He Staggers Away From Accident

Occurred on 2/3/12, 11:58 p.m.  Driving  While Intoxicated  2900 Houston     1202030004/C1200787   

An Officer arriving to a traffic accident was directed by witnesses to a Hispanic male who was staggering down the street.  Cresencio Nunez-Perez (02/13/83) who appeared to be very intoxicated was detained.

Further investigation revealed Nunez-Perez was traveling westbound on Houston when he lost control of his gray 1999 Ford Ranger pick-up truck striking a sewer manhole, breaking the cover.  Nunez-Perez drove back across the street, striking the fence and clipping the porch at 2937 Houston.                

Nunez-Perez was administered Standard Field Sobriety Tests and a Blood Draw.  He was medically cleared and arrested.  Nunez-Perez was charged with Driving While Intoxicated.

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.

Corpus Christi Police Daily Blotter