The Corpus Christi Police Department invites you to attend the
MetroCom Training Academy Graduation
Class 2011-42
Please join us in recognizing the Graduation of MetroCom Technicians :
Miranda Alvarado
Charles Hoepner
Carrie Knecht
Veronica Martinez
Marilyn Moreno
Christal Nolte
Erica Ochoa
Amanda Prado
Caitlin Robinson
Kathleen Sasara
Amanda Uhlig
Thursday, January 5, 2012
1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
CCPD CompStat Room, 5th floor
The Corpus Christi Police Department New Year’s Enforcement campaign which began December 30, 2011 and ended January 2, 2012 yielded 18 D.W.I. arrests. The Police Department had 15 D.W.I. arrests for the same time period during last New Year’s weekend.
The arrests include offenses such as DWI, Driving with a Child Passenger, DWI with Two or More Prior Offenses, along with Intoxicated Assault, or Manslaughter. A total of 900 individuals were arrested for DWI related offenses in 2011, while there were 979 arrests for the same DWI related offense in 2010.
Dan Stiefel, the owner of Green N Go Cab and Super Yellow Cab reported 226 free rides were provided this year, an increase from 176 free rides in 2010.
Jerry D. Pogue, Operations Manager with Apollo Towing Service and Easy Rider Wrecker reported seven vehicles were towed home free of charge.
01.03.2012/5:38 pm Murder/Suicide 215 Aberdeen 1201030140
Shortly after 5:30 pm, police and medical units were dispatched to 215 Aberdeen reference a female down in her residence. When they arrived they located both the female and her estranged husband lying on the floor next to each other. The 71-year-old couple were not responsive and appeared to be deceased from gunshot wounds.
Upon further investigation it was learned that the individuals were involved in a domestic relationship and had been having some issues. Investigators were able to determine that the estranged husband arrived at the residence and a disturbance ensued, which led to the unfortunate results. The preliminary investigation conducted by Homicide Detectives appears to indicate that the man shot the woman first before turning the gun on himself.
A firearm was located in the crime scene and tagged as evidence.
This remains an active and ongoing investigation.
Occurred on 01/01/12, 2:17 a.m. Intoxication Assault 4700 Old Brownsville 1201010041
Officers responded to the area for an accident in which a silver 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe had rolled over and a passenger had been ejected.
Upon their arrival, Officers were told by witnesses the Tahoe had been traveling at a high rate of speed as it headed southbound on Old Brownsville Road when the driver lost control of the Sports Utility Vehicle. The Tahoe struck the curb causing it to roll several times and landed on its roof.
A 16-year-old female passenger was ejected and transported to Spohn Memorial. Her one year old daughter was transported to Driscoll’s Children’s Hospital. Both had critical injuries.
The 18-year-old male driver and his 18-year-old male passenger were also transported to Spohn Memorial with non-life threatening injuries.
Further investigation revealed, the driver appeared to be intoxicated and a Blood Specimen was taken.
The investigation continues into the accident and the driver faces charges of Intoxication Assault.
UPDATE:
The 16-year-old accident victim has died from injuries sustained in an early morning New Year’s accident.
A blood specimen was taken from the driver and it will be approximately four to six weeks before toxicology results are returned. At that time, a determination will be made if charges will be filed.
Until then, the Traffic Division will continue with their investigation.
Occurred on 1/3/12, 3:14 a.m. Theft and Criminal Mischief 9225 Leopard 1201030017
Officers responded to an AT & T junction box for an alarm and contacted an employee who reported the fence surrounding the building had been vandalized.
The thief or thieves entered the fenced area and cut several copper wires approximately 22 feet in length. The damage was estimated at $2,000. No suspect information is 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 Property Crimes Unit.
Occurred on 01/02/12, 2:02 a.m. Theft 5202 Bear Lane 1201020019
Officers responded to a theft of pipes in progress with the suspects being followed by the West Oso Jr. High Security Guard. The caller advised the suspects were in a gray 2007 Nissan Titan pick-up truck.
Senior Officer C. Alejandro along with Officer A. Salinas were a short distance away and observed the suspect vehicle turn from Old Brownsville Road onto Enterprize Parkway.
Officers pulled the truck over and contacted the driver Luis Galvan (06/22/83) and his passenger Jose Luis Galvan (10/28/77) and detained them. Officers checked the truck and found it to be empty.
Shortly thereafter, the security guard arrived and told Officers the pipes had fallen out of the truck when the suspects pulled out of the West Oso Junior High parking lot.
Further investigation revealed, the cousins were responsible for the theft of $15,000 in bronze and steel piping from Ohmsted LTD located at 410 Flato Road.
The piping was positively identified by the Ohmsted LTD’s owner and returned to him.
Luis Galvan and Jose Luis Galvan were both arrested and charged with Theft.
Occurred on 01/01/12, 2:17 a.m. Intoxication Assault 4700 Old Brownsville 1201010041
Officers responded to the area for an accident in which a silver 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe had rolled over and a passenger had been ejected.
Upon their arrival, Officers were told by witnesses the Tahoe had been traveling at a high rate of speed as it headed southbound on Old Brownsville Road when the driver lost control of the Sports Utility Vehicle. The Tahoe struck the curb causing it to roll several times and land on it’s roof.
A 16-year-old female passenger was ejected and transported to Spohn Memorial. Her one year old daughter was transported to Driscoll’s Children’s Hospital. Both had critical injuries.
The 18-year-old male driver and his 18-year-old male passenger were also transported to Spohn Memorial with non-life threatening injuries.
Further investigation revealed, the driver appeared to be intoxicated and a Blood Specimen was taken.
The investigation continues into the accident and the driver faces charges of Intoxication Assault.
Interim Corpus Christi Police Department Police Chief Richard Badaracco will join patrol officers when they hit the streets for holiday enforcement this New Year’s Eve. Badaracco will take part in a ride-a-long, Saturday, December 31, 2011, joining Uniform Patrol Division Officers for their 5:15 PM briefing and then spending the night responding to calls alongside them during one of the busiest enforcement shifts of the year. Although Badaracco retired from the DEA after over 25 years of service, he is no stranger to the challenges faced by street cops; Chief Badaracco began his career in law enforcement as a patrol officer with the Newton Police Department, in Newton Massachusetts. New Year’s Eve will be Chief Badaracco’s first opportunity to “hit the streets” with CCPD Officers since taking over as Interim Chief in November, following Chief Troy Riggs’ promotion to Assistant City Manager. Chief Badaracco hopes to gain a better perspective of the day-to-day challenges encountered by CCPD patrol officers, while at the same time developing a more thorough understanding of the unique crime problems facing the neighborhoods they patrol. The knowledge and experience gained on this and future ride-alongs will assist him in conducting a thorough assessment of the entire department, and in preparing an intelligence driven strategic plan for the next Chief of Police.
Occurred December 23rd, 2011 10:00 PM Burglary of a Residence 4300 Amherst 112240045
Corpus Christi Police Detectives are investigating a home invasion burglary where the suspects impersonated city utility workers to gain entry into the victim’s residence. A 33 year-old woman told police that at approximately 10:00 PM on December 23rd, two men knocked on her front door. The woman said that the two men were wearing white hard hats, green safety vests, blue long sleeve shirts and dark pants. One suspect wore a shirt that she believed had a City of Corpus Christi emblem stitched upon it. When she answered the door, one of the suspects told her that they needed access to her back yard due to a water line break. The two suspects went to the back yard for a few moments, before returning to the front door and knocking again. When the victim’s sister answered the door the second time, one suspect forced his way into the residence while pointing a handgun at the two women. The second man followed and began punching the victim, and both women were then forced at gunpoint into another room where the suspects demanded money. The suspects apparently then panicked and fled the residence without stealing anything, but warned the victims not to report the incident to police. The victim sustained minor injuries to her face. The suspects were described as Hispanic men in their mid-thirties.
Detectives are continuing to follow leads, but need the public’s assistance to identify these two suspects. Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (888-8477).
In order to “Keep Corpus Christi Safe”, citizens are urged to use caution when answering the door late at night and to follow these simple safety tips:
For more information on personal and Senior safety or to request a Home Safety Inspection, contact CCPD Crime Prevention Advisor Brenda Moreno at 361-886-2568
Occurred on 12/29/11, 9:27 p.m. Aggravated Assault 6410 Weber 1112290141
Officers responded to Macaw’s for an assault which occurred inside the bar. Upon their arrival, Officers found the 29-year-old victim in the parking lot, bleeding from wounds to his head and chest. The victim told Officers he was assaulted and struck with a bottle by the suspect who was still inside the bar.
Further investigation revealed the victim bothered the suspect and his girlfriend for most of the evening. The suspect asked the victim to leave them alone. When the hassling continued a fight ensued in which the victim was struck and stabbed with a beer bottle.
Officers located the suspect Willie Barefield (09/01/67) inside the bar. He was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.
The victim was treated at the scene by CCFD Emergency Personnel.
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