Detectives with the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Narcotics and Vice Investigations Division conducted an undercover operation Friday evening, checking compliance at fifteen beer and wine retailers across the city. Three of the retailers visited by Investigators sold alcoholic beverages to individuals under the age of 21. NVID’s goal is zero.

During the operation, four cooperating individuals, under the direction and close supervision of NVID Detectives attempted to purchase alcoholic beverages from various convenience stores throughout the city. All four individuals are over the age of eighteen but under twenty-one, the legal age to purchase alcoholic beverages in Texas. NVID Detectives checked fifteen businesses and clerks at three of those stores sold alcoholic beverages to the underage operatives.

The store clerks who sold the alcoholic beverages, face a charge of Sale to Minors (TABC 106.3) a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and/or a fine of up to $4000. NVID will forward the results of this operation to the Texas Alcohol and Beverage Commission for administrative action against the permittees, which could include revocation, suspension and/or fines.

Friday’s operation was conducted in advance of next weekend’s anticipated large influx of Spring Breakers, as underage drinkers from colleges and high schools flock to Corpus Christi beaches to enjoy the sun and fun. The goal behind Friday’s operation is to ensure that all Spring Break visitors to our city can enjoy their time here without the tragedy that often accompanies underage drinking. Alcohol is a common denominator in underage traffic fatalities, and frequently leads to numerous other negative consequences. “Thus far, we have had a relatively safe Spring Break, and we need the cooperation of our partners in the business community to help us keep it that way,” said CCPD Investigations Bureau Assistant Chief Todd Green. NVID intends to conduct more of these operations in the near future, including repeat visits of previous offenders. NVID will send letters to all of the businesses that were inspected, including those that were in compliance. For those businesses that were not in compliance, future infractions will likely result in the immediate arrest of the offenders.

The Corpus Christi Police Department continues to collaborate with all government and private entities to combat underage drinking and help accomplish our mission of working with the community to reduce crime, reduce the fear of crime and enhance public safety.

The Corpus Christi Police Department would like all visitors to our beaches to have a safe and fun time during Spring Break 2021.

Below are some of the frequently asked questions and answers.

Will there be extra patrolling on roads and beaches?

• Yes, Traffic Safety Section and additional Uniform Patrol Officers will be patrolling the beach.
• We will also have additional DWI units on patrol.

Beach rules?

• No dogs on the beach from Access Road 3 to Zahn Road on the North side of Packery Channel.
  • City Ordinance 10-59 (Abbreviated)
    (d) The city manager, or the city manager’s designee, is authorized to prohibit all animals on portions of the beach during specified periods, including, but not limited to, high use periods, such as during spring break, holiday weekends, and special events, and in areas designated as animal free zones.
    (e)The city manager, or the city manager’s designee, is authorized to prohibit animals, which are not on a leash, on portions of the beach during high use periods, such as during spring break, holiday weekends, and special events.
• No glass bottles.
• Speed limit is 15 mph and all traffic laws apply on the beach.

Will you be able to build fires and if so where?

• Yes, but the size will be restricted to 3x3x3.
• No paletts will be allowed on the beach.

Parking on the beach, will you need special permits?

• Yes, permits can be purchased at most beach entrances and at convenience stores.

Is drinking alcohol allowed on the beach?

• Yes, but you must be of legal drinking age.
• No glass bottles are allowed.

Any road closures?

• No, but there will be an emergency lane for emergency vehicles.
• Traffic Section will be directing traffic as required by congestion.

We want everyone to enjoy their Spring Break, but please do it responsibly and safely.

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Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 10:00 am

LIVE ONLINE (WEBCAST) AND ON SITE AUCTION SALE

REGISTRATION:  visit http://www.siskauction.com/ to register and obtain further on-line auction instructions.

VIEWING:  Friday, March 5, 2021 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Only registered bidders will be allowed to view the vehicles.
There will be a limit on how many bidders enter the gates to view vehicles.
No group viewing.
No purses or backpacks allowed during the viewing.
No one under 18 will be allowed.
Facemask / Face Covering required to be on at all times.

SOCIAL DISTANCING WILL BE MONITORED

109 Motorcycles, Cars and Pickups

Update on March 02, 2021: Investigators have made contact with Creyton McDermett, he is safe. Thank you for your assistance in sharing.

Corpus Christi Police Investigators would like help from the public to locate a missing person.

Creyton McDermett was reported missing by his family on February 26, 2021.  Creyton was last seen leaving his residence at approximately 6:30 pm on February 25, 2021. 

Creyton is described as a 24-year-old male who stands 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighs approximately 200 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes.

Creyton was last seen driving 2019 Silver or Gray in color Toyota Prius, License Plate NML2255.

If you have any information that may assist Investigators or know the whereabouts of Creyton McDermett please call Corpus Christi Police Department directly by calling (361) 886-2600.   

Price gouging is defined as:

§17.46(b) of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act provides that it is a false, misleading, or deceptive act or practice to take advantage of a disaster declared by the Governor under Chapter 418, Government Code, or the President by:

1. Selling or leasing fuel, food, medicine, lodging, building materials, construction tools, or another necessity at an exorbitant or excessive price;
   or
2. Demanding an exorbitant or excessive price in connection with the sale or lease of fuel, food, medicine, lodging, building materials, construction tools, or another necessity.

If you observe price gouging you can report it to the Attorney General of Texas office using the link below.

How to Spot and Report Price Gouging
https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/consumer-protection/disaster-and-emergency-scams/how-spot-and-report-price-gouging

File a Consumer Complaint
https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/consumer-protection/file-consumer-complaint

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The Corpus Christi Police Department will be assisting at the five water distribution centers. Be sure to follow the officers direction and signage to ensure a quick and safe operation.

The sites will be open today, Friday February 19, at 3:00 pm and close at 7:00 pm.

Locations have been identified for each City Council District:

District 1 – Hilltop Senior Center, 11425 Leopard Street
District 2 – Health Department, 1702 Horne Road
District 3 – Natatorium, 3202 Cabaniss Road
District 4 – Ethel Eyerly Senior Center, 654 Graham Road
District 5 – Bill Witt Park, 6869 Yorktown Boulevard

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The National Weather Service expects a hard freeze tonight beginning around midnight until 9 am.

Unless necessary, stay home between midnight and 9:00 am.
If you must travel, leave early and give yourself extra time to arrive safely.
Drivers should exercise extreme caution after midnight when travelling on freeway system.
Don’t tailgate other drivers.
Slow down and watch for ice on overpasses.

If involved in minor accident on freeway system, drive off to the nearest exit ramp and report the crash to police.

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The Corpus Christi Police Department has resumed investigating all traffic crashes.

If you are involved in a crash, please call either 911 or the non-emergency line (886-2600) and an officer will respond as soon as possible.

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If during the cold snap, you had to abandon your vehicle in the roadway or freeway, and it is no longer at that location, use the “Find my Towed Car” to locate your vehicle.

http://www.findmytowedcar.org/home

Price gouging is defined as:

§17.46(b) of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act provides that it is a false, misleading, or deceptive act or practice to take advantage of a disaster declared by the Governor under Chapter 418, Government Code, or the President by:

1. Selling or leasing fuel, food, medicine, lodging, building materials, construction tools, or another necessity at an exorbitant or excessive price;
   or
2. Demanding an exorbitant or excessive price in connection with the sale or lease of fuel, food, medicine, lodging, building materials, construction tools, or another necessity.

If you observe price gouging you can report it to the Attorney General of Texas office using the link below.

How to Spot and Report Price Gouging
https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/consumer-protection/disaster-and-emergency-scams/how-spot-and-report-price-gouging

File a Consumer Complaint
https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/consumer-protection/file-consumer-complaint

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