Occurred Wednesday, August 9, 2012, 1:00 am, Burglary with Intent to Commit Other Felony 1922 Violeta Court 1208090042
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Money Motive for Stabbing
Occurred on 8/20/12, 11:10 p.m. Aggravated Assault 901 N. At 1208200185
Officers were dispatched to the apartment complex for a nature unknown call for service. Upon their arrival, Officers were able to locate a 54-year-old woman with stab wounds to her arm and leg armed with a razor blade. CCFD Emergency Personnel located a 47-year-old woman at 901 N. Alameda Street and treated for several lacerations to her face.
Officers were told the women became involved in a disturbance over money. The confrontation escalated and both women stabbed one another. Both women were taken Spohn Memorial with non-life threatening injuries.
The Homicide/Robbery Bureau will take over the ongoing investigation. If you have any information on this crime please call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or www.888TIPS.com.
Early Morning Shooting Leaves Two Hospitalized
Occurred on 8/21/12, 02:48 a.m. Aggravated Assault 5638 Weber 1208210014
Officer R. Vasquez was patrolling the area when he heard several shots being fired. He found a large crowd in the parking lot of the Texas Star surrounding the victim who appeared to have shot in the chest. Several vehicles were also seen speeding away. The 21-year-old victim was rushed to Spohn Memorial by CCFD Emergency Personnel.
While conducting the preliminary investigation, Officers were advised of a walk-in shooting victim at Spohn South. The 21-year-old had also been at the Texas Star and suffered a gunshot to the abdomen.
Further investigation revealed several women began to admire a customer’s vehicle when he stopped to gas up. Several of the males became offended and an altercation ensued with the driver. During the disagreement, the driver drew a firearm and shot at the men, striking two of the men.
The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 6’ feet tall and weighing 230 lbs. He was last seen wearing a black shirt and blue jeans. He fled in a silver 2011 or 2012 Dodge Challenger.
As of this posting, the victims are being treated for non-life threatening injuries. The investigation is ongoing and will be conducted by the Corpus Christi Police Department Homicide/Robbery Bureau.
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. Tips that lead to the arrest of suspect are eligible for cash rewards.
Juvenile Booked After Hitting Mother with Bucket
Occurred on 8/1912, 01:47 am Assault~Family Violence 3400 Southland 1208190025
A 13-year-old teenager was placed in police custody and booked at the Nueces County Juvenile Center after she assaulted her mother. The 39-year-old mother who was visibly upset told police her daughter became angered after she was disciplined for running away.
The mother took her daughter’s new pair of shoes away and she retaliated by throwing a bucket at her. The victim was struck in the elbow. The suspect fled outside and attempted to shatter the victim’s front windshield to her vehicle. Police found the mother and daughter outside still quarreling.
The juvenile was charged with Assault-Family Violence which is a Class “A” Misdemeanor punishable by a year in jail and fine up to $1,000.
Three Injured in Accident
Occurred on 8/19/12, 7:24 pm Intoxication Assault Ennis Joslin/Pharoah 1208190127/C1206295
Officers responded to an accident at the intersection of Ennis Joslin and Pharoah involving a grey Volkswagen Passat and a black Dodge pick-up truck. The truck struck the Passat and then bounced off, crashing into a concrete wall. The 15-year-old driver of the Passat sustained minor injuries, while her mother who was traveling with her suffered a broken right wrist. The driver of the truck had a broken right ankle and all three were taken to Spohn Memorial by CCFD Emergency Personnel.
A witness who was jogging southbound on Ennis Joslin told Police the truck appeared to be driving in excess of 100 M.P.H. when it passed him. The witness who is a Police Officer in Maryland ran to assist the accident victims.
Further investigation revealed the driver of the truck had been drinking and a blood draw taken. He was hospitalized and released to hospital staff due to the extent of his injuries.
The investigation continues and 21-year-old man could face Intoxicated Assault with Vehicle.
46-Year-Old Man Seriously Injured in Assault
Occurred on 8/20/12, 02:13 a.m. Aggravated Assault 621 Chaparral 1208200026
Police were dispatched to Mulligan’s Pub for a fight with injuries. Officers arrived to find the 46-year-old unconscious victim lying in the street. Further investigation revealed the victim and several friends were walking to Mulligan’s Pub from the House of Rock when a Black male followed them. The man punched the victim who fell back and struck his head on the street.
A friend was checking on the victim’s welfare when he also was assaulted by the suspect who began punching him in face and sprayed mace in his face before fleeing. The suspect was accompanied by two White males and they fled in a blue passenger car.
The suspect is described as a Black male known as “Ace” who is 5’8″ feet tall and weighing 170 lbs. He was last seen wearing a blue t-shirt and blue jeans.
Anyone with information on this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or Corpus Christi Police Department Homicide/Robbery Detectives at 362-886-2841.
911 Call Lands Woman in Jail
Occurred on 8/20/12, 03:13 am Aggravated Assault/ Interference with Public Duties 1900 Fisk Court 1208200035
Officers responded to the residence for a disturbance in which a man was restraining a woman on the floor. Upon their arrival Officers could hear a man telling a woman to calm down. The woman Amanda Deleon (03/03/70) sounded angry and intoxicated. When Officers knocked on the door, Deleon answered, but attempted to close the door on them when they asked on the welfare of the occupants of the residence.
Deleon was arrested for interfering. She resisted being handcuffed and struggled with Officers, hitting her face on the front door frame. Further investigation revealed, Deleon attacked her common-law husband with a knife. The victim was able to take the knife away and yelled for the suspect’s 11-year-old daughter to call 911.
The victim told Officers his 11-year-old son was in close proximity when Deleon charged at him with the knife. Neither the victim nor his son was injured in the assault, but both feared Deleon was going to kill them.
Deleon was booked at the City Detention Center and charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon~Family Violence and Interference with Public Duties. The suspect’s daughter was released to her aunt.
If you are a victim of family violence or know of someone who is being abused, please contact Crime Victim Advisors Shannon McFarlin and Sarah DeLeon at 361-886-2670. If you would like to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at www.888-TIPS.
Reckless DWI Driver Arrested
Occurred on 8/16/12, 11:27pm Driving While Intoxicated 5200 Hwy 358 1208160169
Officers arrested Jonathan O’brien (05/03/88) after he was observed traveling on SH 358 at approximately 100 m.p.h. The driver of the maroon Crown Victoria was swerving in and out of traffic almost striking a police car and another motorist.
O’Brien was pulled over in the 5200 block of S. Padre Island Drive and appeared to be intoxicated when Officers approached him. He was administered Standard Field Sobriety Tests and a blood warrant was obtained. O’Brien was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated.
Teens Threatened with Shotgun
Occurred on 8/16/12, 6:09 pm Deadly Conduct 2600 Alamo Drive 1208160127
Police received a complaint of a disturbance involving a shotgun which had been pointed at several teenagers. Further investigation revealed the teenagers were confronted by the suspect and accused of several neighborhood crimes and being involved in drug dealing in the area.
The victims told Officers they were walking home when the suspect Richard Lee Gaston (11/28/52) began cursing at them. The teens told police they asked Gaston to leave them alone, but he walked over to his truck, grabbed a shotgun, and began pointing it at them. The teens were able to run away unharmed and call police. A witness confirmed the juveniles account of the incident, telling police the teens were minding their own business when confronted by Gaston.
Gaston was arrested and charged with Deadly Conduct~Aggravated Assault.
Drug House Raided
Occurred on 8/16/12, 8:17 pm Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance 1007 12th Street 1208160149
Corpus Christi Police Department Narcotics & Vice Investigators served a search and arrest warrant at 1007 12th Street. They were assisted by the SWAT Team who made a safe entry into the residence. Inside the home Police found several individuals..
A 27-year-old man in a back bedroom passed out shortly after entry was made inside the residence. He was treated by SWAT Team Paramedics and taken to a local hospital where he was treated for a possible overdose.
Tina Vasquez (07/28/77) the man’s girlfriend was arrested and charged with three counts of Manufacture and Delivery of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Marijuana.
Investigators did find a quantity of Crack Cocaine inside the residence. The 27-year-old man was released to hospital staff for medical evaluation. He also faces narcotics related charges. A man and woman also in the home were released.
The Corpus Christi Police Department will continue to dedicate resources to combat crime and criminals that negatively impact the quality of life in our community. If you know of any criminal activity being committed in your neighborhood please call us 361-886-COPS (2677) or Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS.
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