All posts by Senior Officer Julia Hernandez-Garcia

Community Outreach

Robstown Man Wanted in Theft

Rojas, AlbertThe Nueces County Sheriff’s Department and the Corpus Christi Police Department are asking the public’s assistance to locate a wanted man.

Albert Norman Rojas Jr. (05/28/77) is wanted for the theft of a generator.  The theft is a State Jail Felony which is punishable by up to two years in jail and a $10,000 fine.  His bond is set at $30,000.

We ask that anyone with any information on his whereabouts to call Corpus Christi Police at 361-886-2600.  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 an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Animal Control

Dog Found in Storm Drain, Rescued by Animal Control Officers

Blazer

Animal Control Officers rescued a 3-year-old yellow Labrador from a storm drain today.  At 2:30pm,  Animal Control Officers responded to the 6000 block of Lexington Street and discovered a dog trapped in the storm drain.

It appears that the manhole cover was missing when the dog fell in.  ACO Will Rhodes and ACO Adrian Sanchez used a special roping technique to rope the dog, and hoist him to safety.  Once he was rescued, and brought to Animal Care Services, a very special discovery was found.

Three weeks ago, Ty Felton came in to Animal Care Services and reported that his 3-year-old yellow Labrador retriever, Blazer, was missing. But his search did not end there. Mr. Felton became a regular at Animal Control and visited the shelter every single day the facility was open. He created lost/found flyers and searched the local shelters in vain, searching for his beloved Blazer.

After Blazer was admitted into the shelter, given fresh water and food, and looked over by the shelter Veterinarian; Mr. Felton was contacted to identify him. It is believed that Blazer may have been trapped in the storm drain for the entire three weeks and survived off of rain water and possibly vermin that live in the storm drains. Once Mr. Felton was contacted, staff saw him speed in to the parking lot and run to the door of the shelter. He was joyfully reunited with Blazer at 3:30pm. Not a dry eye was left in the office.

Animal Care Services is dedicated to reuniting lost pets with their families. Please remember to microchip and register your pet at 2626 Holly Rd.

 

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Community Outreach, Traffic Safety Division

Motorcyclist; Victim of Hit and Run

Date:  November 16, 2013, 01:27am
Location:  4200 block of S. Padre Island Drive
Event: Accident Involving Injury
Case Number:  1311160010, 1311160022, and  C1307905

Police were dispatched to a major crash involving a motorcycle in the 4200 block of S. Padre Island Drive.  Further investigation revealed that a gray Chevrolet Malibu backed out from a private drive and crossed into the motorcyclist’s lane of travel.  The 61-year-old motorcyclist attempted to stop, but struck the passenger side door of the Malibu.

The helmeted motorcyclist was taken to Spohn Memorial with life threatening injuries.  The driver of the Malibu fled on foot leaving the injured 36-year-old passenger behind.  The passenger had minor injuries and also taken to Spohn Memorial.

The accident is under investigation and currently being investigated by the Traffic & Safety Division.  Anyone who has any information or observed the Hit and Run accident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at http://www.888TIPS.com.

Update, November 20, 2013: The 61-year-old motorcycle operator died as a result of his injuries. The Corpus Christi Police Traffic Safety Section Crash Investigators have obtained a warrant for arrest for the operator of the gray Chevrolet Malibu. Investigators have obtained a warrant for the arrest of 38-year-old Hugo Quezada Salazar (1/6/1974) for the offense of Accident Involving Death, a second degree felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine. Salazar is a welder by trade and has a last known address near Violet Road in Corpus Christi. Investigators believe Salazar may be in a white 1997 Ford F-350 with the license plate BX78226. Anyone with any information which may lead Investigators to locate Salazar should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information online at www.888TIPS.com.

Adam District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District, Narcotics/Vice Division

Nine Women Jailed in “Jane Sting”

On Friday, November 15, 2013, at 9:00pm, the Corpus Christi Police Department working in conjunction with the Nueces County District Attorney’s Office and several non-profit community partners  continued with their prostitution diversion initiative called “Red Cord.”

The community partners consist of the Coastal Bend WELLNESS Foundation,  C2 Counseling,  I Am Blue Nation, Men’s and Women’s Health Clinic, Metro Ministries, the Nueces County District  Attorney’s Office, Nueces County Health Department,  the Rock City Church, and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.  These agencies will provide service which range from Advocacy, Case Reviews, Child Welfare Checks, Clothing, Counseling, Drug Treatment, Food, Sexual Health Education, Short Term Housing, and STD Screening.

The Narcotics Vice Investigations Division conducted a “Jane Sting” in the Adam and Delta District areas of the City.  Once an arrest was made, the arrested individual was taken to the Corpus Christi Police Department where an Assistant District Attorney reviewed the individuals criminal history to determine if they were eligible to participate in the “Red Cord” program.

If the offender was deemed eligible for the program they were offered various services by several partner agencies.  The services such as substance abuse treatment, health evaluation and treatment, mental health evaluation and treatment, job skills programs, education programs as well as temporary housing are provided by the non-profit partners at no cost to the offenders.

If the offender agreed to participate in the program, the prosecution of the prostitution charge is deferred pending successful completion of the program.  Once, the defendant successfully completes the program the prostitution charge will be dismissed.  Should the offender fail to comply with the program and not complete it successfully, they will be prosecuted on the original charge.

Defendants who did not qualify for the Red Cord program as result of their criminal history will still be offered services that will assist them in exiting their destructive life style.  Two offenders qualified for the program and agreed to participate. 

It is the belief of the Corpus Christi Police Department as well as our collaborative partners that it is extremely important that we work to assist these individuals in overcoming the numerous issues that have led them to be caught in a cycle of abuse and victimization.  It is our strong belief that provided with the appropriate treatment and support some of these individuals can overcome their destructive life style and become productive members of our society.

The following women were arrested during the operation:

Margaret Ann Knight (10/29/63) was charged with Prostitution 3rd or More (SJF) ~ #1311150098 
Michelle Pena (08/07/72) was charged with Prostitution (BM) ~ #1311150104
Ashley Nicole Rodriguez (06/15/88) was charged Prostitution (BM) ~ #1311150100
Monica Dominguez (05/13/82) was charged with Prostitution (BM) ~ #1311150103
Alicia Garcia (07/09/81) was charged with  Prostitution (BM) ~ #1311150107
Avery April Flores (07/09/81)was charged with Prostitution (BM) ~ #1311150110
Elizabeth Robles (06/22/79) was charged with Prostitution (BM) ~ #1311150114
Amber Thomas (0/04/84) was charged with Prostitution (BM) ~ #1311150119
Patricia Hernandez (03/05/71) was charged with Prostitution (BM) ~ #1311150142

A State Jail Felony (SJF) is punishable by up to two years in jail and a $10,000 fine, while the Class “B” Misdemeanor is punishable by up to 180 days and a $2,000 fine.

Bravo District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Police Seek Culprits in Thefts of Security Cameras

Date:  November 1st and November 13th, 2013
Location:  1818 Rodd Field
Event: Theft
Case Number:  1311010037/1311130118

Corpus Christi Property Crimes Detectives are asking the public’s assistance to help identify the suspects responsible for stealing the 72-year-old victim’s security cameras on two separate occasions.

Clips of the video surveillance have been uploaded to the Police Department’s CorpusChristiPD YouTube account at http://youtu.be/KVAQRnDRnD0.      

If anyone knows the identity or has any information on these crimes please call Detective G. Shipley at 361-886-2841.  If you would to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com.  Callers will earn a cash reward if the suspects are identified and arrested.

 
Community Outreach

Local Man Charged with Sexual Performance by a Child

Date:  November 14, 2013, 2:12pm
Location: 5602 Old Brownsville Road
Event: Sexual Performance by a Child Arrest
Case Number: 1311020126

AndrewLeeEnsingerThe Corpus Christi Police Department would like to thank the community and our local Media for helping detectives identify the man who solicited a 14-year-old juvenile male.

After receiving several tips, detectives were able to identify Andrew Lee Ensinger (08/09/77) and obtain a warrant for his arrest. 

Ensinger was arrested on November 14, 2013 at his place of employment, 5602 Old Brownsville Road.  He was charged with the outstanding warrant for Sexual Performance by a Child which is a Second Degree Felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.  Ensinger’s bond was set at $75,000.

The original CCPD Blotter post can be viewed at http://wp.me/p1D8kP-481.

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Identity of Robbery Suspect Sought

Date: November 7, 2013,
Location:  3601 S. Staples Street
Event: Robbery
Case Number:  1311070008

Corpus Christi Police Homicide/Robbery Detectives are asking the public’s assistance to help identify a man who robbed a local Stripes Convenience Store.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic man, 30 to 45 years of age, standing six feet tall, and weighing 200 lbs. 

Clips and photographs of the video have been uploaded to the Police Department’s CorpusChristiPD YouTube account at http://youtu.be/R9aUnK-QFgA.

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 suspect is identified and arrested.
Criminal Investigations Division

Masked Gunman Robs Local Restaurant

Date: November 9, 2013, 1:41am
Location: 4444 East Causeway Boulevard http://goo.gl/maps/grn0U 
Event: Aggravated Robbery, 1st Degree Felony

p1 p2Corpus Christi Police Homicide/Robbery Detectives are investigating an aggravated robbery that happened Saturday morning at a local Whataburger.  A 52-year-old employee told Police he was robbed at gunpoint, by a man who demanded cash.

The employee told Officers the suspect hit him on the head which caused a small cut, and forced him to give the suspect an undetermined amount of money.    The man was treated for minor injuries at the scene.

The suspect is described as a male who wore a gray or light green long sleeve hoodie, blue jeans, tennis shoes and a ski mask.

Anyone who knows any information about this crime should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division at 886-2841. You can also provide information about unsolved crimes to detectives anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at 888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Charlie District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Help Identify this man; call 888-TIPS

Date:  November 2, 2013, 7:26pm
Location:  McArdle Road/Dody Street
Event: Sexual Performance by a Child
Case Number: 1311020126

Corpus Christi Police Detectives are asking the public’s assistance to help identify a man who approached a juvenile and made inappropriate remarks to him.  The man offered to pay the 14-year-old money, if the juvenile allowed the suspect to view his private parts.  The juvenile was uninjured and informed parents who called police.

The suspect is described as a slender White male, 25 to 35 years of age, and standing 5’8” to 5’9” feet tall.  He was last seen wearing glasses, a white striped polo shirt, and khaki pants. 

Clips and photographs of the video have been uploaded to the Police Department’s CorpusChristiPD YouTube account at http://youtu.be/kxCEj7c6lx8.

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 suspect is identified and arrested.

Community Outreach, Patrol Division

Patrol Report for November 6, 2013

Adam District

Date:  November 6, 2013, 00:58am
Location:  6255 IH 37
Event:  Aggravated Assault and Evading in a Vehicle 
Case Number:  1311060009/1311060012

JoshuaDavidBazanRobert Brandon Munoz (09/23/85) was arrested after he assaulted a 21-year-old woman with a knife.  The woman sustained a laceration to her cheek.  She declined medical treatment. 

Munoz fled from Officers, but was later arrested at his residence.  He was arrested and booked at the City Detention Center.  Munoz was charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Evading Arrest in a Vehicle. 

Bravo District

Date:  November 6, 2013, 11:40pm
Location:  1000 NAS DR
Event:  Evading Arrest
Case Number:  1311060001

HerbieWardallHansenAn Officer observed Herbie Wardall Hansen jump up and run behind the wall at the NAS flyover upon seeing his police car.   As the Officer snuck up on Hansen he ran north between the walls to the freeway  another Officer was able to cut him off and force  him to run west into the brushy area between NAS and Lakeside.  Officers caught up to Hansen and arrested him.  Hansen was charged with Evading Arrest and Possession of Marijuana.

Charlie District

Date:  November 5, 2013, 9:00
Location:  5700 Bonner
Event:  Evading Arrest in a Vehicle
Case Number:  1311050054

RobertBrandonMunozOfficers investigating a burglary at 1419 Lipan and contacted the owner of the vehicle who advised their son was possibly driving the vehicle.  Officers began checking the pawn shops and returned to check for Bazan at his parent’s residence.   Officers attempted to contact Joshua David Bazan (05/07/88) as he was driving away.  Bazan fled from Officers turning into a dead-end street where he abandoned his vehicle and fled on foot.  He was captured and arrested.  Bazan was charged with Evading Arrest in a Vehicle, Evading Arrest, and an outstanding Parole Violation.  

Delta District

Date:  November 6, 2013, 2:00am
Location:  2300 Horne
Event:  Welfare Concern
Case Number:  1311060014

 Police were called to the 2300 block of Horne Road for a found child two-year-old child.  A witness advised Officers that the child crossed in front of her vehicle as she drove down Horne Road.  The child was walking towards the McDonald’s.

Officers began knocking on doors in La Armada and any house close by, but had no luck.  With the assistance of MetroComm dispatchers, the uninjured child was reunited with his parents who lived in the 200 block of Pearse. The investigation will be turned over to Texas Family and Protective Services.