Vector Control Will Begin Treating for Mosquitoes

Starting Saturday June 23, 2018, Vector control will begin treating standing water throughout the city with larvicide. They will then monitor the mosquito traps across the city and start the process of spraying the adult mosquitoes.

Vector Control is asking the public to help them by taking care of your property. Remember the 5 D’s of Defense:

DEET – Use insect repellent containing DEET.
DRESS – Dress in long sleeves and pants when you’re outside.
DAWN, DAYTIME and DUSK – Dawn, Daytime and Dusk are the times of day when mosquitoes are most active. Avoid being outside during these times of day to prevent bites.
DRAIN – Regularly drain standing water, including water that collects in empty cans, tires, buckets, clogged rain gutters and saucers under potted plants. Mosquitoes breed in stagnant water.
DOCTOR – Consult a physician if you feel sick after being bitten.

 

 

 

St. Louis encephalitis virus in a mosquito in the 1000 Block of Bobalo St

The Corpus Christi Animal Control and Vector Services received a confirmation of St. Louis encephalitis virus in a mosquito in the 1000 Block of Bobalo St. from a test that was submitted July 19, 2016.

Vector Services has implemented the Mosquito Management Response Plan to this detection. The response entails the following:

1. The spraying of a 1/2 mile radius around the area of the detection for three consecutive nights beginning tonight.
2. Police Directed Patrol Officers and Neighborhood Services personnel will be attempting to locate any standing water in the affected neighborhood including examining abandoned properties.
3. Vector Services will conduct continuing surveillance of mosquito traps in the immediate area for signs of the Culex species of mosquito responsible for St. Louis encephalitis virus.

The need to spray a larger area is not necessary based on the entomology of the Culex species mosquito and the normal travel distance of this mosquito. Vector Control will be conducting the aerial spray in the evening, and at dusk, since that is the time the Culex is most active.  Residents are reminded to check their property for standing water and to avoid, if possible, outdoor activities at dusk and dawn, wear long sleeve shirts and long pants. Use appropriate mosquito repellent with DEET for themselves and their children. Please call 361-826-2489 if you wish to report abandoned property or high grass or standing water.

Pet From Beach tragedy to be released to family members

The Corpus Christi Animal Care services would like to thank the community for their outpouring of care and support during this recent tragedy on the beach.

Animal Care Services took custody of the dog Cona after the crash that claimed his owners lives. The staff along with friends of the victims worked together and were able to contact family to take custody of Cona.  Again thank you for all your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

#5 West Nile Mosquito Detected 400 Bartlett

The Corpus Christi Animal Control and Vector Services received a confirmation of West Nile virus in a mosquito in the 400 Block Bartlett from a test that was submitted July 12, 2016.

Vector Services has implemented the Mosquito Management Response Plan to this detection. The response entails the following:

1.  The spraying of a 1/2 mile radius around the area of the detection for three consecutive nights beginning tonight.
2. Police Directed Patrol Officers and Neighborhood Services personnel will be attempting to locate any standing water in the affected neighborhood including examining abandoned properties.
3. Vector Services will conduct continuing surveillance of mosquito traps in the immediate area for signs of the Culex species of mosquito responsible for West Nile virus.

The need to spray a larger area is not necessary based on the entomology of the Culex species mosquito and the normal travel distance of this mosquito. Vector Control will be conducting the aerial spray in the evening, and at dusk, since that is the time the Culex is most active. Residents are reminded to check their property for standing water and to avoid, if possible, outdoor activities at dusk and dawn, wear long sleeve shirts and long pants. Use appropriate mosquito repellent with DEET for themselves and their children. Please call 361-826-2489 if you wish to report abandoned property or high grass or standing water.

Animal Care Services Seizes Dog For Investigation

Date: 1/14/2016       1:40 PM
Location: 300 West Saxet Drive
Offense: Animal Cruelty Investigation
Case Number: 1601140066
Corpus Christi Animal Care Services went to a home in the 300 block of West Saxet Drive this afternoon after an animal seizure warrant was issued for a dog.

ACS has taken custody of the dog and is investigating a case of possible animal cruelty.

Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to the home yesterday at about 1:40 PM after a neighbor took a video of a man throwing fireworks near the dog that was chained to a fence.

23 Pets Find New Homes

Several bags of dog and cat food was collected during an event that encouraged animal adoption yesterday at Animal Control Service on Holly Road.

23 animals left Animal Control on Sunday, and in exchange for no adoption fees, a bag of dog or cat food was accepted.

Volunteers worked from noon until 5 PM getting animals adopted out.

Thank you to everyone who took time out of their weekend to come to our facility to help get our animals into new homes.  

Photo of dog and cat food collected on Sunday

 

 

 

 

Mike Markle Appointed Interim Chief

Interim Police Chief Mike Markle

Mike Markle has been named Interim Chief of the Corpus Christi Police Department.  Chief Markle is a 25 year veteran of the department.

Chief Markle holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Saint Leo University and recently completed his Masters of Business Administration from the American Military University.

In 2013 he completed the Senior Management Institute of Police, a course designed to prepare today’s police executives for the challenges of the next decade and beyond.  He also recently completed the Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar, or LEEDS, that is designed for chief executive officers of the nation’s mid-sized law enforcement agencies administered by the Federal Bureau of Investigations.

He is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, and the Police Executive Research Forum.  Locally, he serves as a board of directors member of the Wesley Community Center.

Prior to his appointment as Interim Chief, Chief Markle served as Assistant Police Chief overseeing the Operations Division. This was a position he was appointed to in May 2012.

 

 

Corpus Christi Chief of Police, Floyd Simpson Remembered

Corpus Christi Chief of Police, Floyd D. Simpson
September 19,1963-May 3, 2015

It is with deepest regrets that we must inform the community that our Chief of Police, Floyd Simpson, was involved in a motorcycle accident this afternoon in Port Aransas, Texas. Despite all efforts by medical personnel, Chief Simpson succumbed to his injuries at approximately 5:30pm today. Please keep his family and our officers in your thoughts and prayers.

More information will follow at a later time.

Floyd D. Simpson became Corpus Christi’s 22nd Chief of Police on March 12, 2012, following a distinguished career with the Dallas Police Department where he retired at the rank of Assistant Chief.

Chief Simpson brought extensive management experience, where as Assistant Chief in Dallas he oversaw both the Patrol and Administration Bureaus during his 25 year tenure.

Chief Simpson achieved a Bachelor of Science degree from Western Illinois University and earned his Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Amber University. He was a graduate of the Police Executive Research Forum Senior Management Institute, the FBI National Academy, and the Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas. He served on the Executive Committee of Special Olympics Texas – Law Enforcement Torch Run.

Chief Simpson was married for 27 years and was the proud father of four children. Chief Simpson was an avid runner having completed four marathons, and also enjoyed riding his motorcycle during his few spare moments away from work.

Patrol Report 04/09/2015

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 201 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight April 8 to 7:00 a.m. on April 9, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“ADAM” District
Date: 04/08/2015       4:55 PM
Location: 3100 Agnes Street
Offense: Fatal Crash – UPDATE
Case Number: C1501470
A 56 year old man on a bicycle was killed when he turned into the path of a truck and was struck.

A 24 year old male was driving a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado truck east in the 3100 block of Agnes Street in the left lane.  The man on a bicycle was also riding east along Agnes Street up on the side walk.

For an unknown reasons the victim turned his bicycle sharply and entered the roadway into the path of the truck and was hit.

The victim was transported to Spohn Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead upon arrival.

Corpus Christi Police Traffic Officers continue to investigate this case, but do not believe the driver of the truck will face any criminal charges.

 

Animal Care Services Host Party To Aid Boy Who Suffered Dog Attack

 

Corpus Christi Animal Care Services hosted a party at their facility located at 2626 Holly Road to lift the spirits of a 12-year-old boy who was attacked by a dog last month.

12 Year old Manuel Torrez (in yellow shirt) poses for a picture with Animal Care Services workers and Police Commander John Houston

Corpus Christi Animal Care Services hosted a party today at their facility located at 2626 Holly Road for 12-year-old Manuel Torrez and gave him some presents to aid him in his recovery after Torrez was injured in a dog attack last month.  Manuel suffered over 6 bites and the employees at Animal Care Services bought him clothes to replace his torn outfit from the attack. The original blotter entry was posted March 25th and the text appears below:

Date: March 24, 2015, 19:02
Location: 800 Vancura Drive
Event: Injured Child by Unrestrained Dog
Case Number: 1503240125

A 12-year-old boy was taken to the hospital by ambulance after he was attacked by a dog on the 800 block of Vancura Drive Tuesday night. Corpus Christi Police responded to a call of the attack at 7:02pm Tuesday night and discovered the 12-year-old boy had injuries to his face and arms. The Corpus Christi Animal Care Services captured the dog and have scheduled the dog to be euthanized. The dog will then be taken to Austin for an examination for communicable diseases. Police Officers have identified the owner of the dog and there is a consideration for criminal charges to be applied against the dog’s owner.

Detectives will gather all the information to identify what criminal charges may be appropriate and by this report, there is no information on the latest condition of the 12-year-old boy. There is no information available about previous history of the dog or the identity of the breed or size of the dog that caused the injuries to the 12-year-old boy.