Traffic Safety Division

85 Drivers Cited for Speeding

10.13.2011    Traffic Section Officers Perform Speed Enforcement

On 10.13.2011, the Traffic Section, along with southside officers, worked to enforce the speed limit on SH358 (routinely called S.P.I.D) at SH286 (Crosstown).

During the two-hour time frame from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm, a total of 85 citations for speeding were issued for vehicles traveling significantly over the speed limit. A total of twelve officers took part in the event and the highest speed recorded was 83 mph in the 60 mph zone.

The Traffic Section will be working with officers on the North side of town the week of October 17-21 for the same type of event looking for speeders on the state highway system.

Charlie District

Robber Takes Teenager’s Cell Phone

10.13.2011/6:24pm    5488 S.P.I.D    Aggravated Robbery    1110130103

A call for an Aggravated Robbery was put out at in the parking lot of 5488 SPID (La Palmera Mall). Officers responded and found a 17-year-old victim. He told Officers that he had just been robbed of his cell phone. He went on to say that the suspect had also attempted to take his shoes and when he did not comply, the suspect punched him in the face. The victim then ran back towards the mall to call for help.

Officers were updated by dispatch with the suspect vehicle information. Officers located the vehicle, in the 3200 block of McArdle, and made a traffic stop detaining all the occupants. The victim of the robbery was brought to the location of the traffic stop by the responding officers and identified Marcus Butler (1.20.1979) as the one who had taken his phone and had assaulted him.

The victim’s phone, along with many others, were found in the suspect vehicle.

Butler was arrested. During a search Officers found several Hydrocodone pills and marijuana. He was additionally charged.

Adam District

Yard Equipment Bandits Go to Jail

10.13.2011/3:04pm   Stonewall/McKenzie   Theft and Recovery   1110130076

Units received a call for stolen lawn equipment, an Echo blower and an edger. The victim was able to give the Officer a good description of both the suspects and the vehicle they were driving.

While checking the area Officers located Brandon Portillo (7/10/1993) and Javier Pena (1/23/1991) at the Gold and Things Pawn Shop attempting to pawn the Echo blower. The edger was still in the bed of the truck.

Both Portillo and Pena were arrested for Theft. The blower and edger were released to the owner.

Charlie District, Traffic Safety Division

Major Accident Involving a Pedestrian

10.13.2011/7:36pm   3200 McArdle   Accident involving a Pedestrian   C1107407

Units responded to major accident involving a pedestrian. When they arrived the driver of the vehicle told Officers that he was driving West on McArdle when he struck the child, who happened to be in the roadway. The driver of the vehicle told Officers that he never saw the child.

According to the child’s guardian, the three-year old was playing in the back yard and managed to exit the yard through a hole in the fence. He then attempted to cross the street and was struck by the vehicle.

The child was transported to Driscoll Children’s Hospital by his guardian to be treated for minor injuries.

The driver of the vehicle was not cited.

Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division

Forged Traveler’s Checks Lead to Arrest

10.12.2011/10:36pm   5488 SPID   Forgery & Tampering w/ a Government Document   1110120148

Officers responded to La Palmera Mall after receiving a call for two individuals being detained by mall security for having used an altered travelers’ check.

Upon investigating the allegations, Officers learned that Teniqua Moffatte (2-9-1988) and Marcus Bailey(5-26-1972), both of Georgia, had visited several stores in the mall and used forged traveler’s check to make their purchases.

After having been arrested Moffatte told Officer’s that she had her pet dog in the vehicle which was parked in the mall parking lot. Officer’s then located her vehicle and impounded it. During the impound inventory Officers located 53 forged traveler’s checks as well as several other shopping bags from various stores in Corpus Christi and other cities around the state.

Both Moffatte and Bailey were arrested. The vehicle was impounded and the dog was released to Animal Control.

Community Outreach

Police Athletic League Receives $96,000 Donation

The Corpus Christi Police Athletic League (CC-PAL) received two checks from Valero Refinery today. The initial check was in the amount of $14,600 and was raised in part at the Valero Texas Open 2011. The CC-PAL was one of many who received funding.

The second check, in the amount of $81,500, was raised through the efforts of the more than 23 sponsors at the First Annual CC Police Athletic League & Valero – Bill Greehey Refinery Dove Hunt/Skeet Shoot Fundraiser held on October 1, 2011 at the Berry “Lonesome Ranch”.

Chief of Police Troy Riggs said that today’s generous donation is an outstanding example of what can be accomplished when the community and their police department are engaged towards building a future for their children.

CC-PAL is a non-profit, 501(c) 3 registered organization that is sponsored by the Corpus Christi Police Department for at-risk children. CC-PAL operates solely on the generous donations and financial contributions of the local community.

CC-PAL was formed in 2002 with a mission to offer athletic and educational programs to at-risk children in an ongoing effort to reduce juvenile crime, and to do so in a safe environment. The organization has been so successful that it now offers numerous programs for over 2000 at-risk children. CC-PAL introduces these children, many for the first time, to martial arts, baseball, softball, cheerleading, basketball, volleyball and tutoring all at either no charge or at a minimal fee. CC-PAL is open to any child between the ages of 3 to 18.

Delta District

Aggravated Assault (Drive-by) 2800 Topeka

10.13.2011/12:53am   2800 Topeka   Aggravated Assault   1110130005

Units responded to the 2800 blk. of Topeka reference a drive -by. When Officers arrived and spoke to witnesses they learned  that someone in a silver Honda had shot several times in the direction of the victim, while he was standing between two homes.

It does not appear that anyone was struck by the shots. Officers on scene recovered 3 shell casings on the roadway.

The case is under investigation. If you have any information about this incident you are asked to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or log into www.888tips.com

Charlie District

Cruzin’ in the Fast Lane

10.13.2011/2:23am   4717 SPID   Manufacture & Delivery of a Controlled Substance, Tampering w/ Evidence, Possession of a Controlled Substance   1110130007

While on patrol, at 2 o’clock in the morning, units saw a vehicle drive behind Best Buy so they went to investigate. Upon doing so, they saw Jason Overstreet (11-2-71) standing beside the vehicle. When Overstreet saw the patrol car, he reached into his pocket, retrieved something, and then ducked back into the vehicle as if to hide the item. Officers ordered him to show his hands, Jason complied with the officers’ commands. Officers then saw a bag in his possession. Jason attempted to place the bag back into his pockets but it fell to the ground exposing its contents.

Officers found the bag to contain 19 grams of methamphetamine (Ice). Overstreet was arrested and charged with Manufacture & Delivery of a Controlled Substance, Tampering with Evidence and Poss. of a Controlled Substance.

Officers then contacted the driver, Heather Moore (7-11-81). Upon doing so they located drug paraphernalia in her possession. She was arrested and charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of a Controlled Substance.

 

Delta District

Thief Lasso’s His Loot

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10.7.2011/4:00am    1702 Horne Rd.      Theft      1110070098

Police need your help in identifying the individual that stole three (3) surveillance cameras from the City/County Health Dept. located at 1702 Horne Rd.

The surveillance footage, from the very cameras the individual stole, shows the subject using a rope to lasso the cameras and tear then from the mounting brackets. He continues his action with two other cameras that are attached to the building.

The individual is described as Medium build male wearing a camouflaged ball cap, a long sleeve button down work style shirt, and jeans.

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.

The video can also be viewed on our YouTube Channel. http://youtu.be/qieJqdkQGaU

Community Outreach

1st Annual Festival Focuses on Making Good Decisions

 No one sets out to make decisions that will forever damage the course of their life. Yet every day, good individuals make wrong decisions which they may never recover from. Decision House is a realistic example of how seemingly small decisions can lead youth down a path to ruin and provides them with the tools to make the right decisions.

The Decision House free Fall Festival will take place Friday, October 28, 2011 and Saturday, October 29, 2011, from 6:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m., on the grounds of the Police Department. The Festival will encompass two different areas:

  • An alternative to a haunted house. Scenes will be acted out by local church groups and CCISD students, focusing on the impact poor decisions can have on themselves, their families, and the community. Examples the consequences of teen alcohol and drug use, involvement in gangs, and being untruthful.
  • The second area will offer live music, games, and information from local colleges, law enforcement agencies, the armed services, and other organizations. The information provided by these organizations will reinforce the concept of making the “right decision”.

Mayor Joe Adame, Chief of Police Troy Riggs, members of Faith Based Services Coalition and Citizens in Support of the CCPD Police Foundation, along with volunteers, will take part in an opening ceremony on Friday, October 28, 2011, at 5:00 p.m. at the Police Department, 321 John Sartain. Members of Police Explorer’s Post#133 will present the colors during the event.

The first annual Decision House Fall Festival will officially open at 6:00 p.m. Everyone who tours Decision House will receive a free hot dog, bag of chips, and a soda. Free parking is available at a lot located at the corner of N. Chaparral and Cooper’s Alley. To register for a group tour contact DeAnna McQueen, Special Projects Coordinator, at (361) 826-2940.

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