All posts by Senior Officer Julia Hernandez-Garcia

Charlie District

No Honor Among Thieves

Occurred on 12/04/11  3:00 p.m.  Burglary of a Habitation   4221 Valley Circle Drive     1112040061

Officers responding to a burglary contacted the victim who reported he heard the doorbell ring several times, but ignored it.  Shortly thereafter, he heard loud noises when the suspects jumped over the fence.  The suspects then pried open the back door and gained entry into the home.

As the victim walked out of his bedroom, he observed three suspects walking out of the front bedroom carrying some of his belongings.  One suspect surprised by the victim’s presence called out the victim’s name.  All three fled out the front door with the victim chasing after them.

The victim told Officers he was unable to catch the suspects, but one of them was a nearby neighbor who lived in the 4200 block of Snowbird Street. 

Officers contacted a juvenile at the residence and located some of the stolen property.  The suspects were not found at the residence.  Officers contacted the father, who ordered his 15-year-old son to return home where he was placed in police custody.

Further investigation revealed the identity of the second suspect who also lives in the 4200 block of Snowbird Street. The 13-year-old was detained and placed in police custody.

The identity of the third burglar was revealed and Officers contacted the 13-year-old at his residence in the 6900 block of Everhart Road.  He was also detained and placed in police custody.

All three suspects were charged with Burglary of a Habitation.

Charlie District

Man Arrested for Indecent Exposure

Occurred on 12/054/12, 2:04 p.m. Indecent Exposure 5901 Weber 1112040052

Officers responded to the Paradise Bay Apartments for a male exposing himself. Upon their arrival, Officers contacted the victim who reported she was standing in the patio area of her apartment when a Hispanic male jumped over the fence and asked if he could show her something.

The male exposed himself to her and asked for a cigarette before running off. Other Officers en route to the complex located the suspect walking in the 6300 block of Weber. As Officer approached the suspect, he fled into the Dolphin’s Landing Apartments.

A witness pointed out the apartment in which the suspect had fled into. Officer’s knocked at the door, but received no response. After approximately fifteen minutes, the suspect exited his friend’s apartment.

Michael Garibay (01/11/92) was taken into custody and positively identified by the 25-year-old victim.

Garibay was arrested and charged with Indecent Exposure, Assault, Evading Arrest, along with Failure to Identify as a Fugitive, when he lied to Officers about his identity. He was also charged with an outstanding Municipal Court warrant and a Nueces County warrant for Possession of Marijuana. No bond set on the Nueces County warrant.

Community Outreach

Want A Car for Christmas?? Join Us For Our Monthly Auto Auction!!

The C.C.P.D.’s commitment to “Keep Corpus Christi Safe” has continued with its “Zero Tolerance No Insurance Initiative”.  

On Saturday, December 3rd, 2011, a total of 75 cars and 2 motorcycles will be auctioned at the Corpus Christi Police Department Vehicle Impound Lot located at 2600 Holly Road during our monthly auction. Approximately 10 of these vehicles are “No Insurance” impounds. On Friday, December 2nd, 2011, 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. 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.

Officers have issued 4,943 citations for Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility since January 1, 2011.

Charlie District

Father and Son Victimized in Late Night Home Invasion

Occurred on 12/02/11, 01:36 a.m.  Aggravated Robbery/Injury to a Child/Elderly   2510 Bevecrest Street     1112020011

Officers responded to the residence for a home invasion being reported by victims and neighbors.  Officers were advised the three suspects were wearing hoodies and armed with weapons.  Upon their arrival, Officers contacted  the victims who reported three males armed with weapons kicked in their front door.

The 48-year-old victim told Officers, one of the suspects demanded money and jewelry at gunpoint from him.  The suspect ransacked the victim’s bedroom taking  a flat screen television and DVD player.

The victim’s 84-year-old father was awakened by the commotion and was knocked to the floor as he went to investigate.  The two suspect continued to attack the elderly victim as he lay defenseless on the floor, kicking and robbing him of his wallet. The suspects fled in a waiting late 1990’s white Buick Regal.  The victim sustained injuries to his back and shoulder.  He was treated at the scene by CCFD Emergency Personnel, but declined transport to the hospital.

A witness reported to Officers she observed the males wearing black hoodies leave the residence at 2510 Bevecrest and enter a white vehicle occupied by a female.  One of the males was wearing a Halloween mask and carrying a flat screen television.  Officers searched the area, but were unable to locate the suspects.

The first suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 25 to 30 years of age, 5’10” to 6′ feet tall, and weighing 180 to 200 lbs.  He was last seen wearing a black hoodie with a white mask, and a Dallas Cowboy jersey.

The second suspect is described as a Hispanic male 18 to 28 years of age, 5’8″ to 6′ feet tall and weighing 150 to 165 lbs.  This suspect was armed with a hand gun and last seen wearing a black hoodie.

The third suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 18 to 28 years of age, 5’7″ to 5’10” feet tall, and weighing 155 lbs.  He was also last seen wearing a black hoodie.

The fourth suspect is a Hispanic female and 20 to 30 years of age.

This remains an active and ongoing investigation and anyone having any information regarding this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or the Corpus Christi Police Department Homicide/Robbery Bureau.

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Gang Unit

Most Wanted Gang Member of the Week

Corpus Christi Police Department Gang Unit

Most Wanted Gang Member of the Week

This week our Most Wanted Gang Member of the Week is Mickey Valdez (08/02/70) who is wanted for Assault (Bodily Injury) and Motion to Revoke Probation for Assault.  No Bond on both outstanding warrants.

Anyone having any information on the whereabouts of Mickey Valdez is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or  log onto the Crimes Stoppers website at www.888TIPS.com.

Bravo District

Burglar Assaults Victim, Flees With Radio

Occurred on 11/30/11, 12:34 a.m.  Burglary of a Residence   14901 Canadian Mist      1111300003

Officers responded to the victim’s residence in response to a burglary.  Upon their arrival, the 26-year-old victim reported he went heard noises from the open garage area  and observed  the door to his blue 2010 Dodge Challenger open and his car stereo had been removed. 

As the victim walked into the garage, he was attacked and knocked unconscious for approximately an hour.  The victim regained consciousness and called police.  He was medically treated by CCFD Emergency Personnel, but refused transport to the hospital.

The victim was unable to provide a description of the suspect.  Anyone having any information regarding this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or the Corpus Christi Police Department Property Crimes Unit.

Delta District

Couple Arrested In Shooting of 33-Year-Old Victim

Occurred on 11/13/11, 02:52 a.m.   Aggravated Assault   3049 Greenwood     1111130032

Officers responded to the Whataburger located at 2424 Baldwin and contacted a 33-year-old female who told Officers she had been shot in the area of 3000 Greenwood.

The victim and the three other female passengers in the her vehicle told Officers they were meeting up with a friend when she failed to make a turn.  The victim pulled into the Lone Star parking lot and made a u-turn when they observed a Hispanic female yelling at them.

The female was standing in front of a residence at 3049 Greenwood and accompanied by a Hispanic male who handed her a firearm.   The female then pointed the firearm and shot at the victim’s vehicle striking the driver.

The victim sustained a small puncture wound to her face and transported to Spohn Memorial.

The female suspect is described as a small built Hispanic female about 25 to 35 years of age.  She was last seen wearing a t-shirt with shorts.  No additional suspect description available on the male at this time.

The shooting remains an active and ongoing investigation.  Anyone having any information regarding this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or the Corpus Christi Police Department Homicide/Robbery Bureau at 361-886-2841.

UPDATE:

On November 22, 2011, Detectives with the Corpus Christi Police Department Homicide/Robbery Bureau and Patrol Officers served a search warrant at 3049 Greenwood Drive.  During the search, the weapon used in the shooting was located inside the residence.

Further investigation revealed Arturo Villarreal (01/09/49) and Maria Antonio Ramirez (01/10/71) were responsible for the shooting in which the 33-year-old victim sustained facial injuries and treated at Spohn Memorial.

Detective R. Torres filed Aggravated Assault charges on both Villarreal and Ramirez with the Nueces County District Attorney’s Office who issued arrest warrants on November 30, 2011.  Both warrants had a bond of $50,000.

On December 1, 2011, the Gulf Coast Violent Offenders & Fugitive Task Force arrested Arturo Villarreal at 3049 Greenwood Drive, while the shooter Maria Antonia Ramirez was arrested at 1200 Rocklawn Drive.

Delta District

Victims Return Home To Find Burglar Walking Out With Television, Two Arrested

Occurred on 11/30/11, 12:50 p.m.   Burglary of a Habitation   1618 ½ Howard St.     1111300057

Officers contacted the victims who reported they arrived home to find two suspects burglarizing their residence.  One of the suspects was carrying the victim’s television out of the apartment.  The suspect set the television on the ground and fled.

Two of the victims gave chase, but were unable to catch the suspect.  A third victim who is disabled and wheel-chair bound stayed behind with the recovered stolen property.

The victims continued their search for the suspects and located them at the Staples Street Bus Station.  A confrontation ensued in which one of the victims was attacked.  He sustained minor scrapes and bruises in the assault.

The suspects fled again, but were quickly apprehended by Officers and returned to the Howard Street residence, where they were positively identified by the victims and a witness.

Carlos Emiliano Moreno Jr.  (09/21/93) and Leonard Joe Reyna (11/03/94) were both arrested.  Moreno was charged with Burglary of a Habitation and Assault, while Reyna was charged with Burglary of a Habitation.

Further investigation revealed the suspects had hidden the victims’ stolen property in the bushes.  It was recovered and returned to the victims.

Charlie District

Early Morning Pursuit Ends Safely, One Person Arrested

Occurred on 11/27/11,  01:18 a.m.  Evading in a Vehicle, 5600 Bush Lane     1111270015/C1108549/C1108550

An Officer, working radar enforcement on 11/27/2011, clocked a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed.  The Officer attempted to pull the vehicle over,  but the driver refused to stop.    The driver of the white 2001 Nissan Maxima continued driving erratically as he headed southbound on Kostoryz Road striking and driving up on the curb several times.  The Officer, fearing the driver was intoxicated, requested the deployment of  “spikes” to stop the vehicle.

The pursuit continued through several residential streets in which the driver failed to stop for a posted stop signs.  The driver lost control of the vehicle and struck a metal US Postal mail box and a concrete corner of a property gate.

The driver reversed toward the Officer, stopped and fled westbound on Saratoga Boulevard towards Greenwood Drive, failing to stop for the red light at SH 286.  The pursuit continued on Greenwood Drive, where the driver turned onto Gavilan Street and drove through the neighborhood until he fled westbound on Holly Road.

The suspect lost control of his vehicle on the curve at 5655 Bush and struck a dirt culvert and chain link fence.  The driver, Joshua Norberto Luna (07/17/90) bailed from the vehicle and fled on foot, leaving the three passengers behind.   The passengers included a three-month-old baby, his 18-year-old mother, and two 19 year-old males.  All passengers were checked by CCFD Emergency Personnel and not injured in the accident.

The suspect was located hiding in a dump truck and arrested.  Luna was charged with Abandoning/Endangering  a Child, Evading Arrest with a Vehicle, Evading Arrest on Foot, Reckless Driving and two counts of  Duty on Striking Fixture/Hwy Landscape.  He was also charged with two counts of Unsafe Change from a Direct Course and two counts for Failing to Remain and Report an Accident.

Luna was medically cleared at Spohn Shoreline and booked at the City Detention Center.

 

Charlie District

Jewelrey Shop Owner Chases Thief, Recovers $12,000 Necklace

Occurred on  11/26/11, 1:42 p.m.   Theft   2833 S.Padre Island Drive     1111260091

Officers responded to the Corpus Christi Trade Center for a shoplifter in custody.  Upon their arrival, Officers contacted the 21-year-old owner of Ijaz Jewelers who reported he was demonstrating a gold necklace to a customer when a Hispanic male walked by and grabbed it.  The suspect fled towards the exit. 

The owner chased after the suspect and caught him in the parking lot where he was detained by security until Officers arrived.  The victim recovered his $12,000 gold necklace.

Hernan Caudillo (07/15/94) was arrested and charged with State Jail Felony Theft.