Date: Sunday, April 30, 2017, 03:22 AM
Location: 3800 Caravelle
Offense: Injury to a Child/Assault
Case Numbers: 1704300026
Several units responded to the 3800 block of Caravelle in reference to a large fight. Upon arrival and through the investigation, it was determined that an 18-year-old victim left her infant in the care of her roommate, Offender Florencia Gonzalez (12/13/1997). Gonzalez became upset with the victim and when the 18-year-old victim arrived home there was a confrontation. A second Offender, Teresa Gonzalez (12/29/1994) became involved in the dispute along with another male, who all began to assault the 18-year-old victim. During the assault the 18-year-old victim was knocked to the ground, while holding her baby. The baby fell out of the 18-year-old victims arms and landed face down. There 18-year-old sustained minor injuries and the infant child did not have any visible injuries. Both Offenders were arrested and charged with Injury to a Child (3rd Felony) and Assault Causes Bodily Injury (Class A Misdemeanor).
Date: Monday, May 01, 2017, 12:25 AM
Location: 700 block of 12th Street
Offense: Robbery
Case Number: 1705010007
Corpus Christi Police responded to the 700 block of 12th Street for a Robbery. The victim advised that he went to the Stripes at Brownlee and Agnes to retrieve money from the ATM. The victim stated that as he was walking home he was approached by 3 Hispanic males who initially asked him for a cigarette but then became aggressive and began assaulting him. The suspects took the victim’s wallet containing $400 cash.
Date: Monday, May 01, 2017 02:25 AM
Location: 3700 Mueller
Offense: Aggravated Assault W/Deadly Weapon, Theft of Firearm, Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon
Case Number: 1705010019
Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to the 3700 block of Mueller reference shots fired. Upon arrival, units observed several bullet casings and obtained a suspect vehicle description. Additional Officers in the area observed the suspect vehicle and were able to stop and detain the drivers. Offenders Joe Banda (07/16/87) and Julian Salas (07/10/1989) were discovered to be in possession of a stolen firearm which matched the caliber of the firearm used in the drive-by. Banda was arrested for Theft of a Firearm and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon and Salas was arrested for Theft of a Firearm. Additional charges for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon are pending.
Date: Sunday, April 30 2017, 01:15 AM
Location: 3100 Peachtree
Offense: Aggravated Robbery
Case Number: 1704300011
Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to the 3100 block of Peachtree for a report of an aggravated Robbery. Upon arrival, Officers were advised by the 18-year-old victim that he was robbed at his front door by three hispanic males wearing masks and black hoodies. The victim advised that all three exhibited handguns during the Robbery and that he feared for his safety. The 18-year-old male advised that his wallet along with the contents were taken. The male did not sustain any injuries during the commission of the Robbery.
Date: Sunday, April 30, 2017, 8:57 PM
Location: Airport/Santa Elena
Offense: Evading with Vehicle/ Warrant
Case Number: 1704300107
Corpus Christi Police Officers observed a pickup traveling with no headlights near the intersection of Airport/Santa Elena. Officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop, noting that the vehicle refused to stop. The vehicle eventually came to a stop in the 1000 block of Mendoza, at which point the driver exited the vehicle and a short foot pursuit ensued. Officers took Cosme Zapata (10/15/1967) into custody and discovered that Zapata had run because he had an active warrant for a parole violation.
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