All posts by Senior Officer Julia Hernandez-Garcia

Adam District, Community Outreach, Patrol Division

Two Arrested in Overnight Shooting

Date:  October 12, 2013, 1:14am
Location:  3901 S. Port Avenue http://goo.gl/maps/HzBnU 
Event:  Aggravated Assault
Case Number:  1310130013

Corpus Christi Police were called to the Tejano Knight’s Club for a shooting.  Upon their arrival, Officers found a 35-year-old man had been assaulted and shot in the abdomen.  The man was rushed to Spohn Memorial where he was admitted in Critical Condition.

Further Investigation revealed the victim was trying to break up a fight inside the bar when he was struck on the head with a bottle by Andrea Lynn Trevino (10/14/88).  The disturbance continued onto the parking lot where the victim was shot by Oscar Garcia (12/10/69) who was accompanying Trevino.

Both Trevino and Garcia fled prior to Officers arrival.  Officers quickly had Police Dispatchers B.O.L.O. (Be On the Look Out) the suspect information.  Nueces County Sheriff’s Officers located the suspects as they traveled on County Road 43 and Farm to Market 1694. 

Witnesses positively identified Trevino and Garcia and they were both taken to the Police Department for questioning.  Trevino and Garcia were arrested and booked at the City Detention Center.  They were both charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.

Community Outreach, Delta District, Narcotics/Vice Division

“Knock and Talk” Leads to Arrest

Date:  October 11, 2013, 3:05pm
Location:  617 Bermuda Place http://goo.gl/maps/aYC0T
Event:  Wanted Subjects
Case Number:  1310110108, 1310110119

William Davis
Daniel Hamilton Smalley

As a result of citizen complaints of possible drug dealing, Narcotics Vice Investigation Division Officers along with the assistance of Officers from Charlie District conducted a “knock and talk” at 617 Bermuda Place. 

Officers contacted William Davis (07/13/78) who was residing at the residence and Daniel Hamilton Smalley (03/04/72) who was visiting.  Mr. Davis provided a consent to search the residence.  Officers found no evidence of drug dealing in the residence, but did find evidence of marijuana being smoked inside the residence.

Both men were found to be wanted and arrested.  Davis was charged with an outstanding Nueces County warrant for Assault #1310110108.  Smalley was charged with an outstanding Nueces County warrant for Theft.  His bond was set at $35,000.  He was additionally charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance when several pills were found.  Both men were booked at the City Detention Center. Continue reading “Knock and Talk” Leads to Arrest →

Community Outreach, Delta District, Narcotics/Vice Division

Cash, Car, and Firearm seized during search

Date:  October 11, 2013, 6:50am
Location:  4515 Up River Road
Event:  Search Warrant
Case Number:  1310110030

RichardReyEscobedoNarcotics Vice Investigation Division Officers served a search warrant at 4515 Up River Rd.  The warrant is the result of an on-going investigation which confirmed that offender Richard Rey Escobedo (01/06/89) was dealing drugs out of the residence.

  A search of the home netted a seizure of a significant amount of illicit narcotics, $23,160 in U.S. currency, a 2007 Chevy Tahoe and a firearm.  

The total value street of the drugs seized was $17,268 and are broken down as follows: 

  • 93.5 grams of Methamphetamine/ICE valued at $5328
  • 9 grams of Heroin valued at $450
  • 226 grams of Cocaine powder valued at $7200
  • 32 grams of Crack valued at $1600
  • 25 grams of Hydro-Marijuana valued at $1250
  • 240 grams Synthetic Marijuana valued at $1440      

The total value of the drugs seized was $17,268.

Community Outreach

‘Roar by the Shore’ Parade to be held Saturday Night

The Corpus Christi Police Department welcomes Bikefest ‘Roar by the Shore’ to Corpus Christi for its 20th Anniversary.  On Saturday, October 12, 2013,  at 5:00pm, Bikefest 2013 will be holding a parade beginning at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and ending just North of the Concrete Street Amphitheater.  Traffic Officers with the Corpus Christi Police Department will be providing traffic control throughout the motorcycle route.  Beginning at 4:30pm, the Parade route will close to traffic until it ends at 7:30pm.

Motorcycle riders will gather on Shoreline Drive around the Texas A&M University and proceed northbound on Ocean Drive and Shoreline Boulevard to Power Street.  At Power Street, riders will take a left onto Chaparral Street and head southbound to Belden Street where they will ride on, taking a right onto Tancahua Street.  The riders will continue to several designated parking lots north of the Concrete Street Amphitheater.

Street closures will include Ocean Drive, Shoreline Boulevard, Power, Chaparral, Belden and Tancahua Streets.

Motorists are asked to take alternate routes to avoid this area. The downtown area of Corpus Christi is expected to have congested traffic.  Delays are to be expected. Please be patient and courteous.

Gang Unit, Patrol Division

Patrol Report for October 10, 2013

Charlie District

Date:  October 10, 2013, 12:50am
Location:  Saratoga Boulevard /Ayers Street http://goo.gl/maps/T4Ue0
Event:  Evading Arrest
Case Number:  1310100009

Seth Kaine Lazo
Seth Kaine Lazo

Police attempted to pull over a vehicle for failing to stop for a red light at Ayers and Saratoga. The driver Seth Kaine Lazo continued on for about a mile and pulled over.

Lazo was found to be wanted and arrested.  He was charged with Evading Arrest with a Vehicle, Driving While License Suspended/Invalid and Reckless Driving. 

He was additionally charged with two outstanding Nueces County warrants for Driving While License Suspended/Invalid and Contempt of Court.  The two warrants had No Bond set.

Gang Unit Division

Date:  October 9, 2013, 5:52pm
Location: 1400 San Luis Street http://goo.gl/maps/Fybc4
Event:  Evading, Hit & Run
Case Number:  1310090096, 1310090103, C1307428

Ricardo Eugene Bolden
Ricardo Eugene Bolden

Gang Unit Officers spotted a stolen vehicle and attempted to pull over the white Toyota Camry.  The driver Ricardo Eugene Bolden (06/07/69) refused to stop and fled.  Bolden kept throwing items out of the vehicle as he drove off; failing to stop at a couple of stop signs.  The pursuit was terminated.

Police were called 20 to 30 minutes later for a disturbance with a weapon involving the owner of the vehicle and the suspect.  Bolden refused to turn the car over to the victim and pulled a knife out in order to escape.

The owner of the Camry told Officers that Bolden ran the red light at Horne and Hwy 286 Access when it was struck by a gray BMW 528I.  The driver, 35 and three passengers, 19, 12, and 1 were uninjured in the wreck.   Bolden pulled out a wheelchair and fled. 

Bolden was quickly captured and arrested.  He was booked at the City Detention Center after being medically cleared.  Bolden was charged with Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle and Accident Involving Damage to Vehicle.

Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Dollar General Robbery Suspect Arrested

Date:  October 5, 2013, 11:13am
Location:  3130 Morgan Avenue http://goo.gl/maps/fqF1w
Event:  Aggravated Robbery
Case Number:  1310050064

Corpus Christi Police Officers have arrested the suspect wanted for the Dollar General robbery which occurred on October 5, 2013.  At 11:13am, store employees called Police to the Dollar General located at 3130 Morgan Avenue and reported being robbed at knifepoint.  A store clerk sustained a minor cut to her finger when the robbery suspect slashed at her.  He was able to take an undetermined amount of money and get away in a Sports Utility Vehicle.

Detectives were able to follow-up on tips which led them to Juan Vela (09/11/67) who was identified as the suspect involved in the Dollar General robbery.  On October 9, 2013 at 10:47pm, Vela turned himself in to Officers in the City Hall parking lot.  He was booked at the City Detention Center and charged with the outstanding  Aggravated Assault warrant.  His bond was set at $100,000.

Community Outreach

Join CCPD Explorer Post #133 for McExplorers Night at McDonalds

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Corpus Christi Police Department Explorer Post #133

Corpus Christi Police Department’s Explorer Post #133 and the McDonald’s at Leopard and Violet are joining together to hold McExplorers Night.  McDonald’s will donate 10% of all  purchases between 5:00pm -8:00pm to the CCPD’s Explorer Post #133.

The Explorer program enhances self-confidence, motivation, civic-mindedness, and cultivates strong leadership traits.  These characteristics help Explorers prepare for a career in law enforcement and to become future leaders.

Our reputation of pride and excellence in representing our fair city and CCPD at many state and national competitions is well-known.  Over the years, we have won many National Police Explorer Competition Awards.  The monies raised will be used for competition fees and expenses during the next Alamo Heights Competition in San Antonio, TX.

Community Outreach

Who stole Victoria’s Secrets?

Date:  August 30, 2013, 08:12pm
Location:  5488 S. Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/lKkSY
Event:  Theft~Shoplifting
Case Number:  13083000158

Corpus Christi Property Crimes Detectives are asking the public’s assistance to help identify the suspects involved in the shoplifting theft of bras and panties valued at $5,700.

Store surveillance video shows two men and a woman walk into the Victoria’s Secret and steal the undergarments.    The videos have been uploaded to the Police Department’s YouTube account at  http://youtu.be/0vRoC2hDKoo and  http://youtu.be/NhKQC–ZRDk.

Anyone with any information on this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com.  Tipster will earn a cash reward if the suspects are identified and arrested.

Charlie District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Can you ID these robbery suspects?

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Corpus Christi Robbery Detectives are asking the public’s assistance to help identify the suspects  involved in the robbery of two businesses on Saturday, October 5, 2013.

At 11:13am, store employees called Police to the Dollar General located at 3130 Morgan Avenue and reported being robbed at knifepoint.  A store clerk sustained a minor cut to her finger when the robbery suspect slashed at her.  He was able to take an undetermined amount of money and getaway in a Sports Utility Vehicle.

The suspect in the Dollar General robbery is described as a Hispanic man in his mid to late 30’s, stands 5’9″ feet tall, and weighs 140 lbs.  He was seen leaving in a black Ford Explorer. #1310050064

At 12:28pm, Police were to the Wal-Mart located at 1821 S. Padre Island Drive for a robbery.  Further investigation revealed a fire was set in the grocery section, shortly before the robbery occurred.  The robber was able to escape, walking out with customers as the store was evacuated.

The suspect in the Wal-Mart robbery is a Hispanic man in his mid twenties, standing 5’9″ to 5’10” feet tall, and weighing 130 lbs.  He was seen leaving in a blue Ford Explorer. #1310050069

It is unknown at this time, if the robberies are connected, but Detectives ask that anyone with any information on these two robberies or knows the identity of the suspects are asked to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com.  Tipsters will earn a cash reward if the suspects are identified and arrested.

Community Outreach

’65 Chevrolet Truck to be Auctioned on Saturday

Looking for a fixer upper?
Looking for a fixer upper?

On Saturday, October  5, 2013, a total of 125 cars, trucks, and motorcycles will be auctioned at the Corpus Christi Police Department Vehicle Impound Lot located at 5485 Greenwood Drive during our monthly auction. The site has four paved acres for an auction lot.

Approximately 42 of these vehicles are “No Insurance” impounds. On Friday, October 4, 2013, the general public will be allowed to register and view the vehicles to be auctioned from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There is no registration fee.

On the day of the auction, the general public can continue to register and view the vehicles from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. The auction will commence promptly at 10:00 a.m. on October 4, 2013.   The vehicles to be auctioned can be viewed at www.siskauction.com. An auction list may also be downloaded from the same website.

The department’s strong stand and enforcement of this “Zero Tolerance No Insurance Initiative” will continue and all vehicles involved in accidents will be impounded and the driver cited if they are unable to provide financial proof of insurance. Driver’s license and proof of financial responsibility checkpoints will continue to be conducted at the Shift Captains’ authorization.

During September 2013, Officers issued 554 citations for Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility and impounded 100 vehicles for the same charge.