Corpus Christi Police Officers assigned to the Narcotics/Vice Investigations worked surveillance on Richard David Andrade who was known to sell drugs and typically transport them in his vehicle. Andrade was known to have some Municipal Court warrants, so when Andrade became mobile in his vehicle at 11:30pm on May 21, 2013, officers had two CCPD patrol units stop and arrest him on the outstanding warrants.  Upon impoundment of the vehicle an inventory was conducted and the patrol officers located a quantity of drugs concealed in the hollowed out air bag compartment.  In addition to the Municipal Court warrants suspect Richard David Andrade 12/11/1984 was booked for Possession of a Controlled Substance and second degree felony and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon third degree felony.

Seized as a result of the investigation

14.83 grams of crack cocaine ($741 value)

3.01 grams methadone

3.25 grams hydrocodone

1.83 grams alprazolam

2.86 grams of marijuana

1-9mm pistol

$1,647 U.S. currency

Case #1305210155

Corpus Christi Police Narcotics/Vice Investigators along with DPS Narcotics and the U.S. Marshal Service Violent Offender Task Force served an arrest warrant on known prison gang member Jose L. Hernandez 08/30/83 at 2341 Handlin on May 22, 2013.  Hernandez was found to be in possession of an ounce of crack cocaine.  The officers obtained a search warrant for his residence at which time 9 ounces of crack cocaine, $1,403 in U.S. currency and 2 pistols were seized.  During the course of the first investigation Monica Ayala 10/05/78 arrived on Handlin to deliver 1.5 kilograms of powder cocaine.  Hernandez was booked on the arrest warrant and charged with manufacture and delivery of a controlled substance 1st degree felony.  Ayala was also charged with manufacture and delivery of a controlled substance 1st degree felony.

Seized as a result of the investigation

1,653.6 grams of powder cocaine ($45,000 value)

152.57 grams of crack cocaine ($4,842 value)

$1,403 U.S. currency

2-9mm pistols

2007 Mercedes E-350

2002 Cadillac Escalade

2005 Dodge Magnum

2007 Dodge Avenger

2001 Chevrolet Malibu

Case #1305220176 and 1305230007

Corpus Christi Police Officers assigned to the Narcotics/Vice Investigations in conjunction with CCPD SWAT and the CCPD Gang Unit served a search warrant at 3521 N. Naylor at 9:45pm on May 23, 2013. Justin Perez 12/26/88 fled out the back door however an extensive house to house search by SWAT personnel resulted in the suspect being located hiding under a house 4 houses down from the original location.  The search resulted in the seizure 2 pistols, crack cocaine, and U.S. currency.  Perez was charged with Manufacture and Delivery of a Controlled Substance 1st degree felony.

Seized as a result of the investigation

242.39 grams of crack cocaine ($12,120 value)

1-.45 caliber pistol

1-.40 caliber pistol

$1,844 in U.S. currency

Case #1305230186

 

Information developed during the course of the investigation at 3521 Naylor led NVID in conjunction with SWAT and the Gang Unit serving a search warrant at 3302 Up River Rd.  #34 at approximately 03:30 on 05/24/13.  Seized at the apartment was a significant quantity of crack cocaine, some powder cocaine and $11,727 in U.S. currency.  The occupant of the apartment Daniel Reese 04/30/86 was charged for Manufacture and Delivery of a Controlled Substance 1st degree felony.

Seized as a result of the investigation

293.06 grams of crack cocaine ($14,653 value)

11.40 grams powder cocaine ($550 value)

3.13. grams marijuana

22.15 grams Alprazolam

6.48 grams Hydrocodone

$11,727 in U.S. currency

Case #1305240021