All posts by Senior Officer Julia Hernandez-Garcia

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

Can You Identify This Purse Thief?

Date:  July 14, 2013, 4:22pm
Location: 3118 Morgan Avenue http://goo.gl/maps/Y4c2P
Event: Burglary of Vehicle
Case Number:  1307140109

Corpus Christi Police Auto Theft Detectives are asking the public’s assistance to help identify a suspect who stole the 82-year-old victim’s purse while she did her laundry at the laundry mat. The woman had over $900 in the purse.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 40 to 49 years of age, standing 5’9″ tall, and weighing 170 to 180 lbs.  He was wearing a light-colored shorts, a striped shirt, and carrying a backpack.  You can view the surveillance video at http://youtu.be/Qg6LX7d7MQk.

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.

Delta District

Delta District Report for August 12, 2013

Date:  August 11, 2013 7:44pm
Location:  2900 Blake St.  http://goo.gl/maps/eYPZ0
Event:  Wanted
Case Number:  1308110115
TorreyStewartOfficers responding to a disturbance were told Torrey Stewart (09/20/77) was threatening residents in the 2900 block of Blake Street.

Stewart was found to be wanted on an outstanding Nueces County warrant for Contempt of Court.  No Bond.  He was arrested and booked at the City Detention Center.

 

 

Date: August 11, 2013, 8:42pm
Location:  2941 Greenwood Drive http://goo.gl/maps/apiye
Event:  Wanted
Case Number:  1308110123

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John Gabriel Fernandez (12/01/93) turned himself in to Police on two outstanding Nueces County warrants.

He was arrested and charged with Motion to Revoke on a Graffiti charge and Failure to Appear on a Graffiti charge.

 

Date: August 12, 2013, 01:48am
Location: 600 Harmon Street http://goo.gl/maps/W0qxg
Event: Possession/Wanted
Case Number:  1308120012

SaqmanthaLee AlvarezOfficers checking the area of Harmon and Morris Streets which is a known area for prostitution observed Samantha Alvarez standing near the intersection.

Alvarez was found to be wanted for Contempt of Court (No Bond) out of Nueces County and arrested.    She was found to have cocaine, heroin, and a crack pipe on her person.

Alvarez was charged with the outstanding warrant and two counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Charlie District, Community Outreach

Charlie District Report for August 12, 2013

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

Police reported a Stripes Convience Store employee was held up by a young Hispanic man who demanded the money from the register.  The clerk felt threatened and 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.

Date:  August 11, 2013, 10:47pm
Location:  4031 Saratoga Boulevard http://goo.gl/maps/oA1Lp
Event: DWI
Case Number:  1308110138

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Noe Hernandez (09/15/69) was found passed out in the McDonald’s drive thru.  As the Officer arrived he observed Hernandez driving forward past the restaurant’s pick-up window and park.

Hernandez who appeared intoxicated was administered field and a blood draw was taken.  He was booked at the City Detention Center and charged with Driving While Intoxicated.

Bravo District, Community Outreach

Bravo District Report for August 9, 2013

Date: August 8, 2013, 8:23pm
Location:  JP Luby Park & Pier
Event: Public Intoxication/UCW
Case Number: 1308080148

Officers were called to J.P. Luby Park for a naked intoxicated man walking the beach.  “Luckily” when Officers arrived Giancarlo Citro (07/07/83) had already put on his shorts.

Citro was arrested for Public Intoxication, but additionally charged with Unlawful Carrying of a Firearm when a loaded handgun was found on the front seat of his Chevy truck.

Date:  August 8, 2013, 9:04pm
Location: 458 Pennington
Event: Major Accident/DWI
Case Number:  1308080153/C1305842

Police were called to the Pennington Street residence when a green Pontiac Grand Am struck the home.  Officers report the Grand Am was travelling westbound on Alameda Street at a high rate of speed when the driver lost control and the vehicle left the roadway.  The Grand Am struck the fence and then entered the residence almost striking a guest who had just gone to bed.

The 28-year-old woman was taken Spohn Memorial for medical treatment.   A blood specimen was taken from the driver who appeared intoxicated.   Due to her injuries, she was not arrested and released to hospital staff.  The 41-year-old female passenger refused to be treated by CCFD Emergency Personnel.  No one in the home was injured.

The driver was charged with Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility and Failure to Maintain a Single Lane.   Drunk driving charges could be filed pending the results of the blood tests.

Bravo District, Community Outreach

Officer Saves Family From Burning Home

Lieutenant James Gray

Date:  August 9, 2013, 12:40am
Location: 7406 Milky Way http://goo.gl/maps/yF9oi
Event:  House Fire
Case Number: 1308090011

OFFICER SAVES FAMILY FROM BURNING HOME

Patrol Supervisor Lieutenant James Gray was traveling eastbound on S.P.I.D. at Rodd Field when he smelled smoke. A check with dispatch showed CCFD had not been called to a fire in the area. Lt. Gray continued searching and found the source of the smoke coming from the neighborhood to the east of Rodd Field Drive.

At 7406 Milky Way, Lt. Gray observed an open garage door and flames could be seen on the ceiling and roof of the garage. After some knocking and yelling, Lt. Gray was able to rouse the 28-year-old homeowner, who was unable to open the door. Lt. Gray kicked the front door open and the man along with his 25-year-old wife, their three young daughters and three other children, who were spending the night, were safely evacuated from the burning home. Two neighboring homes were also evacuated.

Once everybody was safely out of the home Lt. Gray and passerby William Neisser began spraying water on the neighbor’s homes until CCFD arrived.

Lt. J. Gray is a 16 year veteran of the Corpus Christi Police Department and is assigned to the Bravo District in the Patrol Division.

Charlie District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Traffic Safety Division

Charlie District Report for August 8, 2013

Date:  August 7, 2013, 10:24pm
Location: 4100 Kingston
Event:  Hit and Run
Case Number:  1308070142/C1305819

Corpus Christi Police are asking the public’s assistance to identify the driver of a black Ford Mustang involved in a hit and run accident involving a 30-year-old jogger.

The jogger was crossing the street at 4100 block of Kingston Drive when he was struck by the Mustang as the driver made a left hand turn from the 5500 block of Fresno Drive onto Kinston Drive.  The runner was knocked onto the hood of the Mustang and onto the roadway.  The jogger was not seriously injured and treated at the scene by CCFD Emergency Personnel.

The Mustang failed to stop and was last seen heading westbound on Kingston Drive.  Anyone who can identify the driver or has any additional information about this crime should call the Corpus Christi Traffic and Safety Division 361-886-2685.  Information may be provided to investigators anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at www.888TIPS.com.   Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

Delta District Report for August 8, 2013

Date:  August 7, 2013, 09:30am
Location: 2908 S. Port Avenuehttp://goo.gl/maps/A9KDg
Event:  Aggravated Robbery
Case Number:  1308070042

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Police were called to the Cash America Pawn for a robbery involving a man armed with a knife. The suspect smashed a display case and took several firearms along with an undetermined amount of cash.  Further updates advised the suspect fled in a bicycle and was being followed by a customer.  The suspect dumped the bicycle and continued his fleeing on foot.

An extensive search by Officers in the Cloyde Street neighborhood, but the robbery suspect was not found.  The suspect is described a 20 to 30-year-old Hispanic male with a light complexion.  He was last seen wearing gray beige pants, a gray hoodie, and a black cap.

Anyone who can identify this person or has any additional information about this crime should call the Corpus Christi Police Department at    361-886-2841.  Information may be provided to detectives anonymously through 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.

Date:  August 7, 2013, 4:01pm
Location:  321 John Sartain Street  http://goo.gl/maps/5VoBy
Event:  Assault
Case Number:  1308070090

Police arrested Melissa Ann Torres (02/25/89) outside the main Police Station after a call for help was received.  Dispatchers could hear a woman crying and asking to be let go.  Officers were able to track down the victim who reported being assaulted by her girlfriend.

Torres was booked at the City Detention Center and charged with Assault.  She was additionally charged with an outstanding Probation Violation warrant issued by the Rockport Police Department.

Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division

Clerk Uninjured During Armed Robbery

 

Date: August 7, 2013, 12:39am
Location: 5636 Weber Road http://goo.gl/maps/qTlJt
Event: Aggravated Robbery
Case Number: 1308070004

The Texas Star was held up by an armed masked gunman who demanded the money from the register. The robber fled taking an undetermined amount of money with him.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, standing 5’3” to 5’5” feet tall and weighing 150 to 160 lbs. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black pants, and white tennis shoes. Witnesses observed the suspect leave in a dark-colored pick-up truck.

Anyone who would like to submit information to Homicide/Robbery Detectives 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 www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Charlie District

Charlie District Report for August 7, 2013

Date:  August 7, 2013, 7:23pm       
Location:  4551 S.P.I.D. http://goo.gl/maps/p2R5L
Event: Forgery
Case Number:  1308060130

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Police were called to Hooter’s for a disturbance involving a man who was passing counterfeit $100 dollar bills.  Hernan Caudillo (07/15/94) was running out of the restaurant as Officers arrived.  Caudillo was found to be intoxicated and arrested.  Further investigation revealed Caudillo was in possession of several counterfeit bills, marijuana, and several pills.

Hooter’s personnel advised Officers, Caudillo had been at the restaurant previously and paid with a counterfeit bill. Caudillo was also in possession of a copy of Personal Release Bond from an earlier arrest in which he had lied about his identity.

Caudillo was booked at the City Detention Center and charged with one outstanding Nueces County warrant for Failure to Appear on a Probation Violation and Municipal Court warrant for Failure to Appear in the amount of $619.  He was additionally charged with Public Intoxication, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Forgery of a Government Instrument.

Date:  August 6, 2013, 6:31pm
Location: 3000 HWY 358 FWY WB http://goo.gl/maps/2UPW9
Event: Child Endangerment/Deadly Conduct
Case Number:  1308060123

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Officers arriving at the accident site found two heavily damaged vehicles; a Nissan Cube and a Lexus. The 23-year-old driver of the Nissan told Officers she was verbally arguing with her husband Rudy Sanchez (10/25/74) when he grabbed the steering wheel, jerking it from side to side.  The Lexus unable to avoid the Nissan crashed into it.  The Nissan spun out of control and struck the concrete median.

The woman and her 4-year-old daughter were uninjured.   The 45-year-old driver of the Lexus was treated by CCFD Emergency Personnel.

Sanchez was medically cleared at Spohn Memorial and booked at the City Detention Center.  He was charged with Abandoned/Endangering Child Criminal Negligence and Deadly Conduct.

Bravo District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Missing 90-year-old woman found deceased

Update:

The Corpus Christi Police Department’s Patrol Officers, K-9 Unit, Directed Patrol Officers, Enduros, Dive Team, and the Department of Public Safety Aircraft Operations and Support Division began an early morning search for Mrs. Mullin.

Officers looking for the 90-year-old woman who was reported missing Monday evening have found a body in a canal.  Wednesday morning, a Criminal Investigation Division Detective confirmed the body found was that of  Mrs. Mullin.

The Police Department would like to thank the community, media, and volunteers who assisted in searching for Mrs. Mullin.

The cause of death has not been determined, but Police have no reason to suspect foul play.  An autopsy will be scheduled by the Nueces County Medical Examiner’s Office.

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Date:  August 5, 2013, 8:55pm
Location: 13700 Tajamar Court http://goo.gl/maps/gng1u
Event: Missing Elderly
Case Number:  1308050176

The Corpus Christi Police Department is asking the public’s assistance to locate 90-year-old Harriett Mullin who was reported missing Monday evening.   Mrs. Mullin’s daughter told Officers her mother suffers from Alzheimer’s and is concerned for her safety and well-being.

Mrs. Mullin is a White female, 5’3” feet tall, and weighs 96 lbs.  She has gray hair and brown eyes.  She was last seen wearing a blue and white striped zipper shirt, beige sweat pants, one blue and one brown shoe.

Anyone having any information regarding Harriet’s whereabouts is encouraged to call the Police Department at 361-886-2600 or Corpus Christi Police Department Homicide/Robbery Detective Ramiro Torres at 361-548-0975.