Adam District

No Turn Signal Leads To Jail

Occurred on 1/8/12, 1:06 AM                        Possession of Controlled Substance

2600 Violet Rd                                   1201080014

 Officers noticed a vehicle turning onto Violet Road without using a turn signal.  Officers stopped the vehicle and prior to making contact with the driver, Josephine Pruneda 03.19.70, she was spotted reaching behind the passenger’s seat of the mini-van.  When Pruneda was contacted, she was discovered to have an open beer in the mini-van with her.  Pruneda was asked to step from the vehicle.  Officer’s looked behind the passenger’s seat where she was reaching and found several pills (believed to be xanax) in one bag and a few bags of white powder (believed to be cocaine) in another bag.  The Officers then found a box of bags and a digital scale.

Pruneda was arrested.

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Corpus Christi Auto Theft Task Force 2011 Holiday Sucess

Corpus Christi Auto Theft Task Force reports a decrease in auto theft and auto burglaries for the holiday season.

The Corpus Christi Auto Theft Task Force reports a reduction in this year’s holiday season.  For the time period between Black Friday and Christmas day, a time when citizens are out shopping the most, auto thefts were down 29% and auto burglaries down 21% when compared to the same time last year.  The Auto Theft Task Force has been visiting with the community at various different outlets to promote auto theft and auto burglary awareness.  “We believe the citizens of Corpus Christi are becoming aware of the problems we have been experiencing with the auto thieves in our area.  Citizens are taking a proactive approach to protect their belongings” said Kelly Isaacks, Lieutenant over the Auto Theft Task Force, “We hope that citizens continue on this trend to help fight these auto crimes”.

 Auto Theft Holiday Comparisons (Black Friday – Christmas Day)

November 25 – Dec 25, 2010:  45 UUMVs

November 25 – Dec 25, 2011:  32 UUMVs

2010 / 2011 Percentage Change:  -29%

Modus Operandi Analysis

2010 M.O. Category 1 – Offender Had Access to Vehicle:  9 (20%)

2011 M.O. Category 1 – Offender Had Access to Vehicle:  8 (25%)

2010 M.O. Category 2 – Victim Left Keys in Vehicle:  6 (13%)

2011 M.O. Category 2 – Victim Left Keys in Vehicle:  8 (25%)

2010 M.O. Category 3 – Victim Left Vehicle Unlocked:  2 (4%)

2011 M.O. Category 3 – Victim Left Vehicle Unlocked:  0 (0%)

2010 M.O. Category 4 – Standard UUMV (Entry Method Unknown):  21 (47%)

2011 M.O. Category 4 – Standard UUMV (Entry Method Unknown):  9 (28%)

2010 M.O. Category 5 – Aggravated Assault / Car Jacking: 0 (0%)

2011 M.O. Category 5 – Aggravated Assault / Car Jacking: 1 (3%)

Top Targeted Vehicles

   2010                                        2011

Ford F-150                               Ford F-250

Chevy Impala                          GM Sierra

Chevy Silverado                      Dodge Ram 1500

Top Zip Codes

  2010                                        2011

78415                                      78415

78412                                      78411

78405                                      78413

78413                                      78401

78404                                      78412

Auto Burglary Holiday Comparisons (Black Friday – Christmas Day)

November 25 – Dec 25, 2010:  333 Auto Burgs

November 25 – Dec 25, 2011:  264 Auto Burgs

2010 / 2011 Percentage Change:  -21%

Modus Operandi Analysis

2010 M.O. Category 1 – Window Smashed / Broken / Forced:  88 (26%)

2011 M.O. Category 1 – Window Smashed / Broken / Forced:  50 (19%)

2010 M.O. Category 2 – Victim Left Vehicle Unlocked:  126 (38%)

2011 M.O. Category 2 – Victim Left Vehicle Unlocked:  92 (36%)

2010 M.O. Category 3 – Vehicle Locked Punched / Jimmied:  54 (16%)

2011 M.O. Category 3 – Vehicle Locked Punched / Jimmied:  40 (15%)

2010 M.O. Category 4 –Entry Method Unknown:  65 (20%)

2011 M.O. Category 4 –Entry Method Unknown:  78 (30%)

Top Targeted Vehicles

   2010                                        2011

Ford F-150                               Ford F-150

Ford F-250                               Ford Ranger

Dodge Ram 1500                     Chevy Suburban

Top Zip Code

 2010                                        2011

78411                                      78412

78413                                      78404

78414                                      78411

78412                                      78413

78415                                      78415

Community Outreach

Police Explorers Will Hold Waffle Breakfast Fundraiser This Saturday

 This Sunday, January 8th, the Corpus Christi Police Department Explorers will hold a Waffle Breakfast at the Corpus Christi Police Officers’ Association, 3122 Leopard Street.

Tickets can be purchased on site for $6.00 and serving times are from 9 am – noon.  All proceeds will go to Explorer Post #133 and will be used to help pay for law enforcement competitions and equipment costs.

Charlie District

Robber Steals Gas Card at Gun Point

Occurred on 1/5/12,  6:56 p.m.  Aggravated Robbery   5801 Weber Road   1201050112

Officers contacted the 32-year-old victim who reported she was robbed at the H.E.B. gas pumps located at 5801 Weber Road.  The victim told Officers she was walking to the gas pumps when she heard footsteps behind her.

She turned to find a Hispanic male who demanded her property at gunpoint.  The victim complied and handed him her gas card.  The suspect threatened to kill the victim, if she called police.  The victim, who was uninjured, left the H.E.B. and called police.

The suspect is described as Hispanic male, 25 to 30 years of age, 5’4” to 5’7” feet tall, and weighing 125 to 185.  He was last seen wearing blue jeans, a black hoodie, with sunglasses perched on top of his head.

Anyone having any information regarding this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit an online tip at www.888tips.com.

Bravo District, Criminal Investigations Division

Theft, Flour Bluff Wal-Mart

1.1.12/3:40pm   Theft   1250 Flour Bluff   1201010126

Investigators with the Robbery/Homicide Division are asking for the your assistance in identifying the individual responsible for a Theft at Wal-mart located at 1250 Flour Bluff Dr.

The unidentified individual entered the store and pretended to do some shopping, all the while concealing several items in his clothing. He then proceeded to exit the store without paying for any of the items.

Store personal then asked the individual to re-enter the store in order to discuss the issue of the concealed items. At which time, the subject began to forcibly push store personal in an attempt to make his get-away.

The subject is described as a White male in his mid forties to mid fifties, 6’1″ to 6’2″ in height, 250 to 270 lbs., wearing a camouflage jacket, sunglasses, a khaki shirt and grey pant.

He fled the area in a newer model Ford F150 truck west bound on Highway 358.

If you can identify this subject 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.

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Narcotics/Vice Division

Nine 8 liners and $1,103 Seized by Narcotics Vice Investigations Division

On Thursday January 5, 2012 at approximately 6:30 p.m. the Narcotics Vice Investigations Division (NVID) served search warrants at 2156 Gollihar One Stop Market #3 and 3101 S. Port Ave. An’s Market. 

The search warrants were obtained through information developed in an undercover investigation regarding illegal 8 liner gambling at both locations. 

At this time no arrests have been made, however the investigation is ongoing and there may be arrests at a future date.

 NVID Investigators seized six internet gaming machines and $1,103.00 in cash from One Stop Market #3, while three internet gaming machines  were confiscated from An’s Market.

 

 

 

Narcotics/Vice Division

**Update** Narcotics Officers Arrest Two in Early Morning Raid

On Friday January 6, 2012 at approximately 7:25 a.m. the SWAT Team served a search and arrest warrant for the Narcotics Vice Investigations Division (NVID) at 4022 Montego Apartments.

The warrant was obtained as the result of information developed during an ongoing undercover narcotics investigation conducted by NVID.

Seized as result of the warrant service was 79.78 grams of black tar heroin, 2.08 grams of brown heroin and 6.23 grams of crystal methamphetamine.  Also seized was $1,600 in U.S. currency.

The street value of the drugs recovered were Black Tar Heroin – $3,600, Metamphetamine – $600, Brown Heroin – $140, for a total of $4340

Carlos Caballero Jr. (01/11/84) along with Derek Alan Roberts (06/02/86) were arrested.  Caballero was charged with Possession of Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver (1F), while Roberts was charged with Possession of Controlled Substance (3F).

Community Outreach

Start the New Year Right, Join Us for the Vehicle Auction Saturday

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

On Saturday, January 7, 2012, a total of 83 cars will be auctioned at the Corpus Christi Police Department Vehicle Impound Lot located at 2600 Holly Road during our monthly auction. Approximately 23 of these vehicles are “No Insurance” impounds. On Friday, January 6, 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 have issued 5,461 citations for Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility since January 1, 2011.

Community Outreach, Uncategorized

MetroCom Training Academy Graduation

Today the Corpus Christi Police Department MetroCom Division graduated 11 very capable and energetic Public Safety dispatchers to their ranks.

The MetroCom Training Academy was a six-week classroom academy which started in late November.

It consisted of a Telecommunications Certification Course, Call Takers Training, TCIC/NCIC Training and Certification, Basic Dispatching skills using our computer aided dispatch system – Intergraph, City Geography, and Police Codes.

Public Safety dispatchers receive calls from individuals who need assistance from Firefighters, Police Officers, and Emergency Medical Services. Once information is obtained from the caller, these dispatchers activate the services necessary to respond to the nature of the call for help.

Dispatchers are an integral part of our organization’s success. Essentially, the dispatcher is the “Conductor” of the force, and is responsible for the direction of all units within it 24-hours 7 days a week.

Congratulation and we welcome you to the Corpus Christi Police Deparment,

Miranda Alvarado

Charles Hoepner

Carrie Knecht

Veronica Martinez

Marilyn Moreno

Christal Nolte

Erica Ochoa

Amanda Prado

Caitlin Robinson

Kathleen Sasara

Amanda Uhlig

Charlie District

Driver Asleep at the Wheel Arrested

Occurred on 1/4/12, 10:19 p.m.  Driving While Intoxicated   Everhart Road and Bonner Drive 1201040138

Officers were dispatched to a man down call at Everhart Road and Bonner Driver.  Upon their arrival, Officers found the driver of a black 2008 Nissan Altima passed out behind the wheel as he waited for the red light.

Officers blocked in the Altima and contacted Roger Escobar (07/19/83) who was out for the count.  When awakened, Escobar appeared intoxicated.  He was administered a Breath Test and arrested.  Escobar was charged with Driving While Intoxicated.

Corpus Christi Police Daily Blotter