All posts by Senior Officer Julia Hernandez-Garcia

Charlie District

20-Year-Old Hit & Run Driver Charged with 2nd DWI

Paul Anson Rives
Paul Anson Rives

Occurred on 12/11/12, 9:47pm    Driving While Intoxicated     4900 Moody   1212110136

Officers responded to the 4900 block of Moody for a hit and run accident.  The caller reported the suspect had driven away and pulled into the parking lot of the Nueces County Adult Probation Offices, 1901 Trojan Drive.

Upon their arrival, Officers were told the driver Paul Anson Rives (03/11/92) struck a gray Toyota Camry and green Dodge Caravan which were parked in the 4900 block of Moody.  The owner of the Caravan chased after the suspect and detained him.

Rives who appeared to be intoxicated was taken into custody and administered Standard Field Sobriety Tests and a blood warrant was obtained for a blood draw.

He was medically cleared and arrested.  Rives was charged with Driving While Intoxicated~2nd Offense, a Class “A” misdemeanor which is punishable by up to one year in jail and $4,000 fine.  The truck Rives was driving was impounded.

Drinking and Driving is a “100% Preventable Crime” and the Corpus Christi Police Department would to remind you that Traffic and Patrol Officers have been directed to take a “zero tolerance” approach to DWI enforcement.

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Robbery Suspects “Feeling Lucky” Take Money and Lottery Scratch Off Tickets

Occurred on 12/11/12, 9:59pm  Aggravated Robbery    503 Burleson    1212110139

Police were called to the Beach Side Market for an armed robbery.  Upon their arrival, Officers contacted the 23-year-old store employee who reported he was assisting a “customer” when another man entered the store and jumped over the counter.  The man shoved the clerk to the floor, forcing him to open the register at knife point.  The suspects took the money in the register, the victim’s wallet, along with several lottery tickets.

The suspects were last seen running to the back of the business towards US 181. The first suspect is described as a Black man, 5’10” to 6’ feet tall and weighing 200 to 220 lbs.  He was armed with a knife and had his face covered.   The second suspect is described as a Black man, 35 to 40 years of age, 5’09” to 5’11” feet tall and weighing 180 lbs.

Anyone with any information on this robbery is asked to call Corpus Christi Homicide/Robbery Detectives at 361-886-2841 or if the caller wishes to remain anonymous, please call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS.  Callers can earn a cash reward if the suspects are arrested.

Delta District

Armed Gunmen Rob Convenience Store

Occurred on 12/11/12, 2:04am  Aggravated Robbery    3238 Buddy Lawrence  1212110008

Officers responded to the Stripes Convenience store and contacted the store clerk who reported two Hispanic males entered the store and demanded the money from the cash register.  One of the men was armed with a firearm.  The clerk who was uninjured handed over an undetermined amount of money.

The first suspect was described medium built Hispanic man, 5’6” to 5’7” feet tall, and weighing 190 to 200 lbs.  The second suspect was also described as a Hispanic man, 5’8” to 5’9” feet tall and weighing 150 to 160 lbs.  They were last seen wearing black shorts, black hoodie, black mask and gloves.

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

Bravo District

Man Wrecks Stolen Truck, Charged with 2nd DWI

Occurred on 12/11/12, 12:25am  Driving While Intoxicated  15000 block of S.P.I.D. 1212110005/C1209377

Senior Officers C. Williams and M. Garanzuay were called to the 15000 block of S. Padre Island Drive for a traffic accident involving a drunk driver.  Upon their arrival, they found the driver who was attempting to move a manhole cover from the road way.

Further investigation revealed the driver was traveling eastbound when he lost control of silver Ford F150 lost control and left the roadway, striking a manhole.  The impact deployed the truck’s airbags and caused the manhole cover to come off and land on the North side of the street.

BrandenRoyceSiegfriedBranden Siegfried (07/18/71) appeared to be intoxicated as he staggered back to his truck.  Siegfried became combative when Officers attempted to stop from walking onto the roadway.   A struggle ensued in which Siegfried was pepper sprayed.  The pepper spray had little effect on him and Siefried continued to be combative.  Off-duty Corpus Christi Police Officer E. Garza who was passing by rushed over to help the Officers.  Officers were able to handcuff and detain Siegfried.

While Officers were conducting their investigation the owner of the truck arrived at the accident site.  He was visibly upset and told Officers that Siegfried who was an employee had stolen the company truck.  The truck was released to the victim.

Siegfried was taken to a local hospital where he was medically cleared.  A blood warrant was also obtained for a blood draw.  He was arrested and booked at the City Detention Center.  Siegfried was charged with Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, Driving While Intoxicated~2nd Offense, and Resisting Arrest.

 

 

 

 

Bravo District

Details Released on Officer Involved Shooting

Corpus Christi Police Chief Floyd Simpson released the following statement on December 10, 2012 at a 1:30 pm news conference held at the Corpus Christi Police Department:

 
On December 09, 2012 at 8:39pm Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to a disturbance with a weapon at the 1100 block of Salem. The caller, 56-year-old Daniel Scott advised that he was armed and that his neighbors were posing a threat. It is believed that Mr. Scott was suffering from mental illness.

Trained crisis negotiators attempted to contact Daniel Scott for hours. Officers were unable to establish meaningful dialog. Upon attempting to make physical contact with Mr. Scott, he fired upon them. Officers returned fire and shot Daniel Scott.  Despite receiving immediate medical treatment at the scene, Mr. Scott was pronounced dead later at Spohn Memorial.

The officers involved in this incident are:

  • Senior Officer Rigoberto Montejano, a 9 year veteran of the Corpus Christi Police Department
  • Senior Officer Amador Gonzalez, a 17 year veteran of the Corpus Christi Police Department

Both officers have been placed on paid administrative leave which is standard procedure in these types of incidents. Although the investigation is ongoing and still in its early stage, I feel confident the investigation will determine that our officers acted in accordance with department policy.

This was a tragic event for all involved and our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Daniel Scott for their loss.

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Gang Unit, Patrol Division

Wanted Gang Member Arrested After He Flees from Police

Geromino Sanchez WANTED
Russell Longoria CAPTURED
Richard Longoria WANTED
Rhonda Jean Longoria CAPTURED

Occurred on 12/06/12, 1:14 pm  Wanted Gang Member  4300 Gulfbreeze Boulevard  1212060073

Corpus Christi Gang Unit Investigators observed wanted gang member Russell Longoria (12/14/86) driving a Nissan Maxima in the 5800 block of Weber Road.

Officers attempted to pull Longoria over; however, he refused to stop and led Police on a high-speed chase.  Police terminated the pursuit, but continued to search for Longoria.  Officers began looking at known locations where Longoria frequents.  Approximately 15 minutes later, Lt. J. Gray observed Longoria in the 4300 block of Gulfbreeze where he was taken into custody.

Longoria was arrested and booked at the City Detention Center charged with Evading Arrest and three outstanding warrants for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon ($200,000 Bond), Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity (No Bond) and Felon in Possession of a Firearm (No Bond).

A warrant had been obtained for Longoria and three other individuals who were involved in planning and assaulting a 21-year-old Corpus Christi man.  The assault stemmed from a work related incident in which two individuals had been fired when one of the men’s wife showed at their place of employment and caused a disturbance.

Gang Unit Officers had previously arrested Rhonda Longoria (11/02/90) during a traffic stop for her involvement in the assault.  She was charged with Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity. Her young son who was a passenger in the vehicle was released to his aunt.

Police are still looking for the two other known gang members who are also wanted for their involvement in the November 29, 2012 assault.  Richard Longoria (12/01/92) has an outstanding warrant for Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity ($200,000 Bond).

Geronimo (Jeronimo) Sanchez (11/03/80) is also wanted for Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity ($200,000 Bond) and Violation of Bond Conditions~Unlawful Possession of Firearm by a Felon (No Bond).

If you know the whereabouts of these two men we ask that you call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS.  Callers will earn a cash reward if the men are arrested.  The Corpus Christi Police Department asks that if you see these men, you do attempt to apprehend them, but call 911 as they are known to have violent tendencies.

Charlie District, Patrol Division

I Can See You, But You Can’t See Me

Rebekah Annette Ramirez
Veronica Idolina Cisneros

Occurred on 12/05/12, 10:26pm  Robbery   4444 Kostoryz  1212050147

Officers were called to the H.E.B. for a theft involving two women who ran out the store and were last seen running southbound on Kostoryz Road.  Both women were involved in stealing meat products when they were confronted by store security.  One of the women became argumentative with the security guard and pushed him away as he tried to handcuff her.

A second call to Police advised the women were hiding at the AT & T store.  As Officer J. Smith traveled to the AT & T store he observed one of the women trying to hide behind a light pole. Officer M.S. Frakes and Officer Smith detained Rebekah Annette Ramirez (01/08/71) along with Veronica Idolina Cisneros (01/27/78) who was sitting on the side of the building with a young boy.

The trio was taken back to the H.E.B. where store security positively identified the women.  Both women were arrested and charged with Robbery.  Ramirez was additionally charged with a Municipal Court warrant for a Violation of Weapons Ordinance in the amount of $713.

Officers were able to recover the women’s purses with the stolen meat inside and returned them to H.E.B.

The three-year-old was uninjured and released to his mother.

Delta District

Detectives Identify Man in Chaparral Street Assault

VictorPedroPerezOccurred on 12/1/12, 12:17am  Aggravated Assault  N. Chaparral/Starr Street  1212010004

The Corpus Christi Police Department would to thank the community and our Media partners for their assistance in helping identify the man responsible for the assault of a 25-year-old Corpus Christi man.  Due to the social media and news coverage, the Police Department received numerous tips called in to Crime Stoppers. In addition, viewers provided information to both Patrol Officers and Detectives.

Corpus Christi Homicide/Robbery Detective R.L Garcia was able to obtain a warrant for Victor Pedro Perez (08/14/89) for Aggravated Assault. His bond is set $200,000.

Remember, if you know something about a crime, you can safely give the information to Crime Stoppers by calling 888-TIPS.

For additional information on the original post visit our CCPD Blotter at http://wp.me/p1D8kP-2Ql.

Update: The Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Fugitive Task Force apprehended Perez on 12/05/12  during a traffic stop at the 500 block of North Mesquite Street. Perez was arrested and taken to the Corpus Christi City Detention Center.

Delta District

Warrant Issued for Hit and Run Driver

Antunez_JoseOccurred on 11/12/12, 02:28am  Major Accident  3300 S. Staples Street  C1208631/1211120008

Officers responded to Staples and Texan Trail for a hit and run accident involving a motorcycle.  Upon their arrival, Officers found the 30-year-old motorcyclist seriously injured.  He was rushed to Spohn Memorial with non-life threatening injuries.

Further investigation revealed,  a black Jeep Wrangler turned left in front of the motorcyclist causing him to strike the passenger side of the Jeep. The motorcyclist went down and the Jeep fled on Texas Trail leaving a piece of important evidence.  Hit and Run Investigators tracked down the owner of the Jeep using the fender flare left at the accident scene.

Hit and Run Investigator D. Schwartz was able to obtain a felony arrest warrant on Jose Luis Antunez (11/22/60) for Accident Involving Injury or Death.  If anyone has any information as to the location of Antunez we ask that you call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS.  Callers will receive a cash reward if the suspect is arrested.

For additional information see the original CCPD Blotter post at http://wp.me/p1D8kP-2JI.

Bravo District, Delta District

Naked Man Came “A-Knocking On My Door”

TroyJustinPetersonOccurred on 12.04/12, 3:31am   Burglary Building/Criminal Mischief   7900  Wolf   1212040014

Police were called to 7900 block of  Wolf Drive for a naked man knocking on the door of the residence.  Upon their arrival, the homeowner told Officers the naked man was hiding in the backyard.  Officers checked the backyard and found Troy Justin Peterson (11/09/77) hiding near a shed.

Peterson was completely nude and holding a metal pry bar which had been used to destroy the victim’s swing set.  The victim’s lawnmower was also taken apart and damaged.

Peterson was arrested and booked at the City Detention Center after being medically cleared.  He was charged with Burglary of a Building a State Jail Felony punishable  by two years in a state jail and a $10,000 fine.  He was additionally charged with Criminal Mischief punishable by up to 180 days in jail and a $2,000 fine.