All posts by Senior Officer Julia Hernandez-Garcia

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Thief Runs Into Door During Getaway

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Date: May 23, 2013, 2:30pm
Location:  3229 Ayers Street http://mapq.st/1bZJBPa
Event: Theft~Shoplifting
Case Number:  1305230088

Corpus Christi Property Crimes Detectives are asking the public’s assistance in identifying a woman who shoplifted an armful of clothing from the Corpus Christi Wholesale Mart.

The woman can be seen in store surveillance as she runs out of the store with several uniform shirts.  She is described as a heavy-set Hispanic female with shoulder length hair.  She was last seen wearing black t-shirt, blue jeans, and flip-flop sandals.

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

Adam District

Adam Incident Report for June 19, 2013

Date:  June 17, 2013, 10:51pm
Location:  1000 National http://mapq.st/1bW8g7s
Event:  Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon
Case Number:   1306170176
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Police pulled over a black 2007 Chevrolet Impala for a traffic violation and contacted the 19-year-old driver.  The Officer could see a scale beneath the driver‘s feet.  LaMarcus Mason (12/30/93) was additionally found to have a couple of plastic baggies with Marijuana, several alcoholic drinks, and a handgun.

Mason was arrested and charged with Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Alcohol by a Minor, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Defective Equipment~Unsafe Condition.

Charlie District

Charlie Incident Report for June 19, 2013

Date: June 18, 2013, 10:37pm
Location:  4000 Little John http://mapq.st/102TPwb
Event:  Wanted Subject
Case Number:  1306180176
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Cory David Shaw (06/13/1983) was pulled over for a traffic violation and arrested after he was found to have three active Municipal Court warrants.  Shaw was also charged with Possession of Marijuana when a small baggy of marijuana was found in the vehicle.

Bravo District

Bravo Incident Report for June 19, 2013

 Date: June 19, 2013, 06:11am
Location: 9706 S. Padre Island Drive http://mapq.st/14iueyP
Event:  Accident
Case Number: C1304491

Police investigated an accident in which a 75-year-old woman’s Dodge Dakota pick-up truck struck the front wall of the KWIK Wash Laundries.  Police believe the woman accidentally stepped on the gas instead of the brake.  Approximately ten feet of the lower brick wall, two plate-glass windows, and the aluminum framework was damaged.  The woman was not injured.

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

Police Need Your Help Identifying Robbery Suspects

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Date: June 14, 2013, 11:17pm
Event: Robbery
Location: 1301 S. Port Avenue
Case Number: 1306140187

Corpus Christi Police Detectives are asking the public’s assistance in identifying two men who robbed John’s Market on Friday, June 14th. The two men entered the store, one of men stood watch while the other man armed with a knife took the money from register. Both men fled the store and were last seen running East bound on Morgan.

One suspect is described as a Hispanic man, 25 to 35 years of age, 5’8″ to 5’10” feet tall, and weighing 230 to 250 lbs. The second suspect is also described as a Hispanic male, 25 to 35 years of age, 5’8″ to 5’10” feet tall, and weighing 220 to 240 lbs.

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

Delta District

Delta Incident Report for June 18, 2013

Date:  June 17, 2013, 10:02pm
Location:  5514 Leopard Street http://mapq.st/11Mh5Mh
Event:  Aggravated Robbery
Case Number: 1306170172

Police contacted the 29-year-old victim who reported being robbed at gunpoint at the Cactus Motel.  The man told Police the robber pointed a gun at his head and demanded his money.  The suspect took the victim’s money and fled on foot. The victim then walked to the Tin Can and called Police.

The suspect is described as a Black male, 20 to 30 years of age, 6’2” feet tall, and weighing 200 lbs. He was last seen wearing dark –colored clothing.

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

Charlie District, Community Outreach

Charlie Incident Report for June 17, 2013

Date: June 16, 2013, 8:24pm
Location:  3946 Naples Street http://mapq.st/14dh3PK
Event: Wanted Subject
Case Number:  1306160129

Officers arrested Cindy Diaz (10/02/68) for two outstanding felony warrants. She was booked at the City Detention Center and charged with Nueces County Warrants for Probation Violation for Illegal Use of Credit Cards and Credit Card Abuse.  Both warrants had No Bond.

Date: June 16, 2013, 10:30pm
Location: 4117 Bradford Drive http://mapq.st/16bdBGx
Event: Wanted Subject
Case Number:  1306160145

Jose Angel Garcia (12/21/81) was arrested and charged with an outstanding warrant for Contempt of Court.

Date: June 17, 2013, 11:52pm
Location: 4941 Marion Circle http://mapq.st/14dhcCK
Event: Wanted Subject
Case Number: 1306170001

Police looking for wanted subject Robert Benavides (08/31/75) found him in the driveway of his home.  Benavides was charged with an outstanding Nueces County warrant for Probation Violation (Dangerous Drugs) and a Duval County warrant for Failure to Appear.  He was additionally charged with Failure to Identify as a Fugitive from Justice when he lied to Officers about his identity.

Date:  June 16, 2013, 6:36pm
Location:  5902 Ayers Street http://mapq.st/14dhcCK
Event:  Wanted Subject
Case Number:  1306160116

Officers arrested Rebecca Gifford (11/08/93) and charged her with an outstanding Nueces County warrant for Probation Violation on a Robbery charge.  She was booked at the City Detention Center.

You can help the Corpus Christi Police Department locate persons who are wanted on outstanding warrants by calling Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submitting a tip online at www.888TIPS.com. Tipsters will earn a cash reward if the suspects are arrested.

 

 

 

 

Community Outreach

Operation Safe Return

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The Corpus Christi Police Department would like the parents and children of all Corpus Christi School Districts to join us for the 2nd Annual “Operation Safe Return.”  We believe that crime prevention should be a part of a family’s and child’s education at an early age.  “Operation Safe Return” provides a youth and family friendly approach to crime prevention tactics by offering interactive activities that deliver a lasting impression.  This event will provide safety information, health information, and various services free of charge.

Visit with our Patrol Officers, SWAT Team, Gang Unit, Crime Stoppers, Crime Prevention Advisor, and Crime Victim’s Advocates for safety information on Anti-Texting and Driving and Gang Information Prevention.  The Harbor Playhouse Community Theatre Company will perform several thought-provoking skits showing children how they can stay safe and help make our community safer.  We will also be offering “Prints for Life” being provided by the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Forensic Services Division.

The Nueces County Health Department will provide immunizations for a $10 fee. Insurance will be taken.   Blue Sky Pediatrics will be offering free Back to School physicals and the Wal-Mart Vision Center will be offering free vision screenings on-site.

Half Price Books has donated 3,000 books to be given out.  School age students can earn free school supplies by attending crime prevention education stations, while supplies last.

This year, Apollo Towing has teamed up with Domino’s Pizza and Wienerschnitzel’s for food and entertainment, while the Corpus Christi Police Athletic League has donated several bicycles which will be given away during the event.  Additional door prizes will also be given away.

Children must be accompanied by an adult and once participants have visited designated information booths they will be given free access to “The Arcade.”

If you are interested in participating or being a sponsor, contact Senior Officer Jose Flores at 361-774-4415 or Senior Officer Isaac Rodriguez at 361-673-4293.

Adam District, Criminal Investigations Division

Adam Incident Report for June 13, 2013

Date:  June 13, 2013, 11:26pm
Location:  3737 Leopard Street http://mapq.st/19v99Hb
Event:   Burglary
Case Number:  1306120162

Police were called to the USA Dollar Store for an alarm which had been activated.  An Officer sneaked onto the parking lot and observed a burglar peering at him through the store’s burglar bars.  Upon seeing the Officer, the suspect ran toward the back of the store.  The Officer rushed to the rear of the store and secured the door with the suspect and his companions inside. The suspects refused to come out and a canine assist was requested.

Officers could hear banging coming from inside the building as if they were trying to break out.  K-9 Indy and his partner arrived and entered the building.  Indy found the three juveniles males hiding in a utility room.

A 16-year-old and two 15-year-olds were taken into police custody and booked at the Nueces County Juvenile Justice Center.  All three were charged with Burglary of a Building.

Date:  June 13, 2013, 2:06am
Location:  909 Ligustrum Drive http://mapq.st/11bSNyy
Event:   Burglary of a Vehicle
Case Number:  1306113007

Christopher Lee Prieto
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Police responding to a suspicious subject call in which two males looking inside vehicles found a man  inside a black Chevrolet pick-up truck.  Christopher Prieto (09/07/82) had punched the lock on the door and was in the process of removing a car stereo from the truck.

Prieto was arrested and charged with Burglary of a Vehicle and booked at the City Detention Center.  He was additionally charged with a Parole Violation warrant for Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle and Evading Arrest.  The second suspect was not located.

Adam District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Adam Incident Report for June 11, 2013

Date:  June 11, 2013, 10:36pm
Event:  Burglary of a Habitation http://mapq.st/11WfpyH
Location: 11700 block of Haven Drive
Case Number: 1306110170

Officers were dispatched to the residence for a burglary in progress.  The victim’s brother called police as he chased after the suspect. The suspect fled into a thick brushy area and escaped.

The brother told Police he arrived at his sister’s house to find the front door open and her home being burglarized. A computer laptop and tablet valued at $1,400 were stolen.

Police are looking for a Hispanic male, 15 to 18 years of age, 5’6” to 5’8” feet tall, and weighing 130 to 140 lbs.

Anyone with any information on this crime is 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 is identified and arrested.