All posts by Senior Officer Julia Hernandez-Garcia

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

Foul play suspected in man’s disappearance

Cody Ryan Yarbrough
Cody Ryan Yarbrough

The Corpus Christi Police Department Homicide/Robbery Bureau is asking the public’s assistance in locating 27-year-old Cody Ryan Yarbrough who was reported missing on July 23, 2013.  Yarbrough’s girlfriend told Officers she last saw him on  Tuesday, July 23rd at 904 Parker’s Alley.  CCPD Case number: 1308160073.

Cody is a White male, standing 5’9″ feet tall and weighing 180 lbs.  Detectives and family fear foul play is a factor in Cody’s disappearance.

Anyone having any information regarding Cody’s whereabouts is encouraged to call Corpus Christi Police Department Homicide/Robbery Detective R.L. Garcia at 361-886-2850.   Information about Cody’s disappearance may be provided to investigators anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at 888TIPS.com.   Callers may be paid a cash reward if the information provided results in an arrest.

Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

Delta District Report for August 26, 2013

Date:  August 25, 2013, 11:18pm
Location:    S. Staples and Agnes http://goo.gl/maps/Aafx5
Event: Robbery
Case Number:  1308250174

A 50-year-old man reported to Police he was stabbed as he walked to the Good Samaritan.  The man told Officers, three men confronted him and demanded his money.   Two men assaulted the victim, while the third man stabbed him.  The victim was able to walk to the Good Samaritan where CCPD and CCFD were called.  He was taken to Spohn Memorial with non-life threatening injuries.

The suspect who committed the stabbing is described as a thin Hispanic male, 28-31 years of age, and approximately 5’10” feet tall.   He was last seen wearing a blue shirt and blue jeans.

Anyone with any additional information about this robbery or any unsolved crime should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 361-886-2841. Information about unsolved crimes may be provided to investigators anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at 888TIPS.com.   Callers may be paid a cash reward if the information provided results in an arrest.

Date: August 26, 2013, 12:46am
Location:  1600 block of Agnes http://goo.gl/maps/ssyTd
Event: Felon in Possession of a Firearm
Case Number:  1308260010


Police pulled over a vehicle driving westbound in the eastbound lane.  The driver Jody Salem (09/09/94) and the front seat passenger Joshua Ryan Mills (10/07/93) were arrested after a firearm and ammunition were found in the vehicle.

Mills was also found to be in possession of an assortment of medication not prescribed to him.  Both Mills and Salem were arrested and charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon.  Mills additionally charged with Possession of Dangerous Drugs.

Animal Control

Animal Control Receives Audit by Texas Agriculture Department

A routine audit was performed on Corpus Christi Animal Care Services – Vector Control, by the Texas Department of Agriculture on August 22, 2013 at 9:30am.

The audit included an “inspection of records, land, equipment, and products associated with pesticides, including coping of records and sampling of preceding items.” – As quoted in the inspection report.

By State Law, CCACS – Vector Control is required to use certain pesticides for the removal of vector related insects. These pesticides are regulated by the Texas Department of Agriculture to ensure safety to the public.

CCACS passed the audit and inspection without problems.

CCACS works diligently with the public to handle their concerns of bees and other vector insects.

Animal Control

Animal Control Continues Sweeps across City

As part of our Target Spay and Neuter Program and to combat the overpopulation problem that plagues Corpus Christi communities, Corpus Christi Animal Control Services continues to do enforcement and education sweeps.

Animal Services Officers performed sweeps in the following neighborhoods today between the hours of 9:00am and 1:00pm.

Mohawk & Virginia area
6300 block of Old Brownsville Road
Agnes & Laredo area

Animal Control Officers issued twenty-six citations, returned three dogs to their owners, and impounded one dog. C.C.A.C.S. is committed to continued education of spay/neutering dogs and cats, as well as enforcement of city ordinances. C.C.A.C.S. will perform its next sweep on August 23, 2013 in the Mohawk & Virginia neighborhoods.

Adam District, Community Outreach

Do you know these two men? Call 888-TIPS

Date:  August 20, 2013, 07:53am
Location: 5702 Leopard Street http://goo.gl/maps/3jnw7
Event:  Stolen Vehicle
Case Number:  1308200038

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Detectives with the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Auto Theft Task Force are asking the public’s assistance to identify two men responsible for stealing a white 2012 Ford F250.  The work truck was loaded with approximately $27,000 worth of tools and equipment when stolen.

The suspects were caught on store surveillance video and can be seen on our YouTube Channel at http://youtu.be/F52o05qC6tg  and http://youtu.be/ARf72LOf0Lo.

Anyone who would like to submit information to the Auto Theft Division may call 361-886-2841. If you would like to keep your identity a secret you can call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Animal Control

Free or Low Cost Spay/Neuters Being Offered to Targeted Areas

Corpus Christi Animal Control Services is proud to offer Target Spay/Neuter services to targeted areas around Corpus Christi. Target Spay/Neuter is a program that reduces stray and homeless animals by targeting areas that have repeat stray animal calls-for-service.

On August 10, 2013,  People Assisting Animal Control and C.C.A.C.S. staff walked door to door to inform residents in the Virginia and Mohawk areas about free or low-cost spay/neuter services offered by C.C.A.C.S. Veterinary Clinic.  We are currently taking appointments from residents that live in the general area of Virginia and Mohawk.

Residents are encouraged to bring their dogs and cats to the shelter and take advantage of this program that will expire on September 1, 2013. To make an appointment, residents should contact C.C.A.C.S. at 361-826-4630 each Monday between 2:00pm and 4:00pm.  Animal Control Officers will begin doing sweeps of the area on August 21st to impound stray animals.

 

 

 

 

Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division

Warrant issued for Cowboy Boot Wearing Shoplifter and Accomplice

Nola Morales
Amanda Gonzalez Macias-Chavez

Corpus Christi Police Detective S. Cox has obtained warrants for two women involved in the August 14th shoplifting incident at Academy Sporting Goods.

Nola Morales (04/15/86) is wanted for Theft and Evading Arrest, while her accomplice Amanda Gonzalez Macias-Chavez (08/30/86) is wanted for Theft.  Bond was set at $2,500 for each warrant.

Police believe both women live in Alice, TX, but ask that anyone with any information on their whereabouts to call Corpus Christi Police at 361-886-2841.  Anyone who would like to provide information to the investigators and keep their identity secret may provide the information through Crime Stoppers at 886-TIPS (8477) or online at http://www.888TIPS.com.  Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Original Blotter Post

Date: August 14, 2013, 11:41am
Location: 5001 South Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/gUG0U
Offense: Theft
Case Number: 1308140055

Corpus Christi Police Officers investigated a private parking Accident with minor injuries Wednesday morning when they saw a woman running out of the store chased by Academy’s loss prevention. Academy.  An Officer chased the woman when the loss prevention employees yelled that the woman just stole from the store.

The Officer followed until the suspect showed her intent to cross the freeway. At this point the Officer stopped chasing the suspect.  A friend of the suspect was detained, but an affirmative link to the act of theft could not be established. She was identified and released at the scene. The woman crossed the freeway and remains at large.

Criminal Investigations Division, Narcotics/Vice Division

Two Arrested in Separate Narcotics Search Warrants

Date:  August 15, 2013, 10:00pm 
Location:  5901 Weber Road http://goo.gl/maps/QO2qV
Event:  Search Warrant
Case Number: 1308150156

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Narcotics Vice Division Investigators with the assistance of the Gang Unit served a search at Paradise Bay Apartments.  A search of the residence netted a seizure of 53.4 grams  of MDMA,  20.19 grams of powder cocaine,  7.3 grams of crack cocaine,  one gram of marijuana, $971.00 cash and a pistol.1308160023

Marcus Anthony Garza (08/21/89) was arrested and charged with two counts Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon.

Date: August 16, 2013, 2:35am
Location: 6225 Saratoga Boulevard http://goo.gl/maps/7AbBt
Event: Search Warrant
Case Number: 1308160023

AdrianAlanizNarcotics Vice Division Investigators conducted a knock and talk at the Arbors on Saratoga apartment complex after receiving information of drug trafficking by one of the tenants.

The resident signed a consent to search  which netted a seizure of 58.3 grams of MDMA,  636.4 gram of powder cocaine,  221.25 grams of marijuana, a quantity of ecstasy pills,  along with a firearm and $5,626.00 cash.

The handgun was found to be stolen out of Brazoria County.  Adrian Alaniz (02/25/90) was arrested and charged with two counts of Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance,  Possession of Marijuana,  and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon.

Charlie District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Surveillance Photos of Robbery Suspect Released

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Date:  August 11, 2013, 9:49pm
Location:   2034 Airline  http://goo.gl/maps/kNqT1
Event:  Robbery 
Case Number:  1308110131

Corpus Christi Police Homicide/Robbery Detectives are asking the public’s assistance to help identify the suspect responsible for holding up a Stripes Convience Store employee on Sunday, August 11, 2013.   The clerk gave the robber an undetermined amount of money.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic man, 20 to 25 years of age, 5’5” feet tall, and weighing 170 to 190 lbs.  He was last seen wearing a yellow striped shirt and white shorts and fled in a white Chevrolet truck.

If you have any information on this crime we urge you to call the Police Department’s Homicide/Robbery Bureau at 361-886-2841.  Anyone who would like to submit information to Detectives and keep their identity secret may call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at www.888TIPS.com.  Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Charlie District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Shoplifter Dashes Out the Door

Date:  August 8, 2013, 7:33pm
Location: 5488 S. Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/XlwNz
Event: Theft
Case Number: 1308080138

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Police were called to the Dillard’s at La Palmera Mall for a store loss prevention officer who was assaulted when he attempted to stop a shoplifter.

The suspect is a dark-haired Hispanic woman, 30 to 40 years of age, with tattoos on her arm and face.  The video may be viewed online at http://youtu.be/n5awkn7uKX8

Anyone who would like to submit any information to the Property Crimes Unit may call 361-886-2841.  If you would like to keep your identity a secret you can call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.