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The driver of a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling East in the 1100 block of Saratoga Blvd when he struck a female who was walking in the street.
The 35 year old female victim had been in an argument with Ruben Garcia (9.21.68) while they were in a vehicle, also in the 11oo blk of Saratoga, and had decided to walk. She was walking in the roadway when she was struck by the vehicle driven by David Stuart (7.4.1957). Stuart failed to stop and continued on without checking on the female victim. Seeing this happen, Garcia then chased Stuart’s vehicle down and rammed it, forcing it to leave the roadway.
The female victim was transported to Spohn Memorial with minor injuries.
10.9.2011/4:13pm IH 37 @ Sharpsburg Traffic Accident/Rollover C1107294/1110090089
Officers responded to a rollover accident at the IH 37 @ Sharpsburg where a vehicle had rolled over. Officers arrived and found a 2002 Ford Taurus on its rooftop when they arrived. Inside of the vehicle were the driver Alberto J. Rodriguez (2.9.1972) and a passenger Maria Jasso (60 yrs of age). Medic units were able to get both occupants out of the vehicle and take them to Spohn Memorial for injuries.
The initial investigation, by Officers at the scene, indicate that Rodriguez was traveling East on the 4400 block of Sharpsburg and attempted to turn North onto 12600 Up River Road. He lost control of his vehicle and struck a “caution” sign. The vehicle then rolled and landed on its rooftop trapping the driver and his passenger.
Rodriguez was issued citations for “Fail to Control Speed”, “Fail to Maintain Financial Responsibility” and “No Driver’s License”. Officers at the scene suspected Rodriguez to be under the influence of alcohol as well. All paperwork was filled out for a possible “Driving While Intoxicated” charge.
10.9.2011/11:05pm 4706 Columbia Pkwy Burglary of Vehicle/Poss of Marijuana 1110090129
Officer Alejandro was conducting Traffic Enforcement on the 4600 block of Columbia when he observed a vehicle turn off its lights before coming to a stop. The Officer then saw the passenger get out of the vehicle, walk up to two homes on Columbia and attempt to burglarize two vehicles. Once the Burglar was back in the vehicle, the Officer was able to call for backup and then make a traffic stop.
Officers made contact with Johnny Barrera (8.8.1990) and Teodoro Anguiano (1.3.1983). One Officer checked the two vehicles on Columbia and found one to have its door open and looked to have been ransacked. The Officer made contact with the vehicle owner who confirmed that his vehicle was damaged and had been burglarized. Both Barrera and Anguiano were arrested for the Burglary.
Barrera was also found to have marijuana in his sock and was additionally charged.
10.9.2011/11:57pm 2727 Morgan (Bonilla Plaza) Warrant of Arrest x2 1110100001
The MetroCom Dispatch Center received a call for a man who was sleeping in his vehicle near the ATM at Bonilla Plaza. Officers arrived and made contact with Alfred Garcia (12.4.1970). He was checked for warrants and found to have two for Larceny (Nueces Co) and a Municipal Court warrant. He was arrested and taken to jail.
Officers responded to Rack Daddy’s for an Aggravated Assault regarding a victim (35 yoa Hispanic Male) who had been stabbed.
Units arrived and secured the crime scene and requested the assistance of the Criminal Investigation Division. Officers were told that one victim was assaulted by several bar patrons inside the bathroom area of the club. The victim was stabbed several times throughout his body. The victim was taken to Spohn Memorial Hospital where he was listed in critical condition.
Detectives will continue to follow up on witness information as the investigation continues. No arrests were made at the scene.
Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives
Texas Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $7500 reward for information leading to the arrest of Javier Morin Jr. He is on the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list. His last known address was in Corpus Christi Texas. For more information on Javier Morin Jr., please visit the Texas DPS site by clicking here.
11.6.2011/2:51am Driving While Intoxicated Saratoga @ Player 1110060007
Officers were called to the Whataburger reference a female in a truck that was slumped over with her eyes closed, while in the drive thru of Whataburger. Officers arrived, found the lady in the driver’s seat of the vehicle and attempted to wake her and get her to step out of the vehicle. Once she was able to get out of her vehicle for the Officers, they performed several Standardized Field Sobriety Tasks (SFST’s). Officers then arrested Eliza Irigoyen (6.16.1982) for Driving While Intoxicated.
As the Officers were conducting an inventory for the impound of the vehicle, they found several bottles of alcohol within her vehicle along with a cup that had an alcoholic beverage liquid inside of it.
Officers then took Irigoyen to the City Detention Center for further testing and for breath samples. She was released to the Officers at the City Detention Center for booking.
10.5.2011/5:55pm Aggravated Assault 8033 S. Padre Isl Dr. 1110050102
Officers were dispatched for a shooting at Harbour Landing Apartments. As they arrived they located a 20 year old victim with a gunshot wound to his thigh. The victim told Officers that he had been shot by male who was walking by him as he was outside of his apartment. He was transported to Spohn Memorial for treatment to his leg.
Witnesses told Officers that they had heard two shots. Officers on the scene were only able to collect one shell casing. Detectives with the Robbery/Homicide Division were called to process the crime scene. The case is still under investigation.
In an effort to “Keep Corpus Christi Safe” Narcotics Officers, working on a community tip, executed a search warrant at 2750 Lawton around 3:30pm on Wednesday, 10.5.2011
During the search Narcotics/Vice Officers seized 14.47 grams of crack cocaine (2nd Degree Felony) along with 178 assorted pills. Officers also located a stolen handgun that was reported out of Portland Texas. Officers seized $1633.00 in U.S. Currency as well. Officers arrested Michael Coleman (12.13.1989).
The address is located within a Drug Free Zone as it is near Martin Middle School. A Burglary charge is pending further investigation.
If you have a tip about drugs or crime in your neighborhood call Crime Stoppers @ 888-TIPS, 1-800-827-TIPS. Crime Stoppers is also available at www.888TIPS.com or on smartphones via the TipSubmit application. To keep up with news and events make sure to follow the Corpus Christi Police Department on Facebook and on Twitter. @CorpusChristiPD
10.5.2011/7:44am 4600 Hakel Dr. Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle 111050012
Officers were dispatched for a suspicious vehicle in the area of 4600 Hakel Dr. Callers advised the Dispatch Center that there was a man striking the truck with his hands. Officers arrived and contacted witnesses who stated that the man, had driven up in the truck when it stopped running. The man attempted to restart the vehicle but had no luck. Witnesses said that the man had run down Hakel Dr. Officers inspected the truck and found it to belong to Triple R Motors. Additional Officers went to the location of Triple R Motors and found a crime scene. Officers described the scene of a Burglary and Criminal Mischief as other vehicles had been damaged. The owners of Triple R Motors told the Officers that no one had permission to use the truck that was located on Hakel.
During the investigation on Hakel, witnesses spotted Noe Vela (11.26.1992) and pointed him out to Police as the driver of the stalled truck. Officers made contact with Vela who was in possession of the key belonging to the stranded truck. He was arrested for the Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle.
The Auto Theft Task Force will continue to follow-up on the other charges.
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