All posts by Senior Officer Julia Hernandez-Garcia

Bravo District

One Arrested After Night Out with the Guys

Andres Campos

Occurred on 7/18/12, 1:19 am  Disorderly Conduct   6425 SPID   1207180008 

An Officer traveling East on SH 358 observed a fight in the parking lot of Club Cheetah.  The Officer turned around and upon his arrival he found one man being held down by a heavyset man. 

Further investigation revealed the man being held down, Andres Campos (06/27/85) was intoxicated and in the mood to fight everyone inside the bar.  Campos began a fight with his friend causing the bouncer and security guard to become involved. 

Campos sustained minor injuries during the scuffle and was treated by CCFD Emergency Personnel.  He was arrested and taken to the City Detention Center.  Campos continued to be combative attempting to punch the arresting officer while he was being booked. 

Campos was charged with Public Intoxication and Disorderly Conduct.

Adam District, Criminal Investigations Division

Woman Embezzles Money from 70-Year-Old Employer

Occurred on 7/17/12, 6:35 pm  Wanted Subject     11905 Black Peak Dr.  1207170133 

Officer E. Najar was looking for wanted subject Perla Ibarra aka Perla Cavazos(09/14/78) when he found her in her front yard.  A warrant was issued for Ibarra after she was accused of embezzling in excess of $84,000 from a previous employer. 

Financial Crimes Detective L. Mathews obtained a warrant on for Ibarra on July 16, 2012.  Ibarra was arrested and charged with the outstanding warrant for Theft by Embezzlement~Enhanced Elderly Victim.  Her bond was set at 20,000.

Criminal Investigations Division

Missing Disabled Woman Returns Home

Occurred on 7/17/12, 7:27 am  Returned Missing Person   1502 Morgan Street   1207140064

Corpus Christi Police search for a missing 23-year-old disabled woman, Brittany Gonzales has ended.  Gonzales who was reported missing on 7/15/12 returned voluntarily.  We would like to thank the community and the media outlets in our area for their assistance in trying to locate Gonzales.

Further investigation revealed Gonzales left of her own free will and also returned voluntarily.  Gonzales who was uninjured was taken to Doctor’s Regional Hospital by CCFD Emergency Personnel for medical evaluation.

Detective R.L. Garcia will continue with his investigation, but no criminal charges are expected to be filed in the case.

Community Outreach, Criminal Intelligence Unit, Delta District

“Delete that Text?” You Didn’t Win a Target Gift Card Scam Alert

The Corpus Christi Financial Crimes Unit and the Better Business Bureau would like to alert the community about a new scam in which mobile phone users are  receiving suspicious messages.  The text messages are purported to be from Target and announce you as a winner of a free gift card.  The drawing is a scam and your information is obtained by the scammers. 

Do not reply or visit the website, just simply delete the text.  For more information, please visit http://www.bbb.org/blog/top-scams-of-2011.html for the Top Scams of 2011.

Remember, if it’s too good to be true, it’s not true.  If you believe you are a victim of a scam, please call the police at 886-COPS.  If you would like a presentation on Identity Theft or Senior Safety please call Crime Victim Advisor Brenda Moreno at 361-886-2765.

Charlie District, Delta District

Man Run Over Trying to Break Up Fight

Occurred on 7/17/12, 02:25 am  Aggravated Assault     4201 McArdle     1207170022

Officers responded to Molly’s Irish Pub for a hit and run accident involving a pedestrian.  The 34-year-old man told Police, he was trying to break up a fight between two groups of sisters who had been asked to leave the pub. The women began yelling and screaming at one another as one group of sisters drove off.  A fight ensued between the occupants of the car and the other group of sisters still in the parking lot.  

When the victim tried to break up the fight, the driver reversed her vehicle and ran over his foot and ankle.  The driver also hit a parked Chevrolet Avalanche pick-up truck as they fled in a black Nissan passenger car.  The suspect vehicle returned, but fled yet again.  The owner of the Avalanche followed the suspects and obtained a license plate number.  The victim was taken to Spohn Memorial.

Officers talked to the two other women assaulted and one of them told Police she was knocked to the ground by the vehicle.  This victim complained of pain to her ankle and left knee, but refused to be taken to Spohn Memorial by CCFD Emergency Personnel to the hospital, seeking her own transportation.  The other female did not have any visible injuries.

The suspects were known to the women and their information provided to Officers.  Both women, 29 and 36 years of age appear to have an Alice, TX address.  The investigation will continue and the women are facing Aggravated Assault, two counts of Assaults, and Reckless Damage or Destruction charges.

 

Bravo District

Brave Bartender Wins Stand Off

Occurred on 7/16/12, 7:56 am   Aggravated Robbery  3029 Laguna Shores Road 1207160035

A Blackhawk Bar employee told Officers she opened up the bar and was inside the bar cleaning when she heard the door open.  A masked man armed with a handgun entered the store.  The 34-year-old victim, who was on the phone, began yelling out the suspect’s description as she ran to the office.  The victim was able to retrieve her gun.

The bar employee exited the office armed with her handgun and both pointed their weapons at one another.   The suspect cursed at the victim and ran out of the bar.  The victim chased after the suspect firing one shot as he ran northbound through the parking lot.

The suspect is male, 6’1” feet tall and weighing 190 lbs. and was last seen wearing Khaki pants, a camouflage jacket, and a mask.

Anyone with any information on this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or login online at www.888TIPS .  You can also call using your iPhone or Android apps.  Callers will receive a cash reward if the suspect is arrested.

Charlie District

Two Women Fight Off Purse Snatcher

Occurred on 7/14/12, 9:35 pm  Robbery  5425 S. Padre Island Drive  1207140164

Police were called to Target at Moore Plaza for a robbery call in which the victims were returning to their cars when a male grabbed one of the women’s purse.  The victim refused to let go of her purse and a struggle ensued.  The victim’s friend was trying to help when she was knocked to the ground where she struck her head.  She sustained a bruise and a minor laceration to her elbow.  She was treated by CCFD Emergency Personnel, but refused to be taken to the hospital.

The suspect then fled westbound on Williams Drive in a silver or gray passenger car.  He is described as a Hispanic male, 5’10” to 6′ feet tall and weighing 130 to 140 lbs.  He was last seen wearing a blue long-sleeved shirt with light-colored blue jeans and a white cap.

Anyone with any information on this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit online at www.888TIPS.com .  You can also submit a tip via your iPhone or Android app.  Callers can receive a cash reward up to $1,000 if the suspect is arrested.

Charlie District

Crook Too “Thick” To Slide Down Exhaust Fan

Johnny Molina

Occurred on 7/16/12, 1:119 am Burglary of a Building  2515 Leopard Street 1207160008

Police were called by an anonymous caller who reported noises coming from Salinas Catering.  Officers arrived to find Johnny Molina (03/15/77) on the roof  of the business.  He was very cooperative with Police and quickly descended from the rooftop.  Molina was detained and placed in police custody. 

CCFD provided Officers with a ladder which allowed them access to the roof.  Officers found several damaged roof vents which Molina had broken in an attempt to enter the building.  Further investigation revealed the suspect was able to dangle his feet and legs inside the building through an exhaust fan, but unable to make it inside the business.

Molina was arrested and charged with Burglary of a Building and an outstanding Municipal Court warrant for Failure to Appear in the amount of $306.

 

Delta District

Two Arrested for Racing on Shoreline

Occurred on 7/15/12, 10:55 pm  Racing  Shoreline and Cooper’s Alley      1207150161 

Officer C. Meer was at the Corpus Christi Art Center for a call for service when he observed a white Chrysler 300 and a Ford Mustang racing on Shoreline Boulevard.  The Officer was not able to catch up to them until the two vehicles slowed down on Furman Avenue.  Both vehicles were attempting to make a u-turn when the Officer was able to pull them over. 

Both denied racing, one told Officers he was on the way to work, while the other did know why she was being pulled over.  Michelle Hernandez (07/12/86) and Christopher Silva (12/19/86) were both arrested and charged with Racing on Highway. 

Hernandez was additionally charged with Driving While License Invalid and Child Passenger Safety Seat Offense 8 Years when her four-year-old son was not buckled in an approved child safety seat. 

The “Racing” and Driving While License Suspended charges are Class “B” Misdemeanors and both are punishable by up to 180 days in jail and a $2,000 fine. Hernandez’ third charge for an unapproved safety seat is a Class “C” Misdemeanor and punishable by a fine up to $500. 

The four-year-old was uninjured and release to the 18-year-old passenger.

Delta District

50-Year-Old Assaulted by Strangers in Hotel Parking Lot

Occurred on 7/15/12, 2:19 am  Assault  3101 Surfside Boulevard  1207150034

Officers responding to a fight call at a local hotel arrived to find chaos reigning in the parking lot with suspects fleeing in two separate vehicles.

Police were able to pull over one of the suspect vehicles with four suspects inside.  The four were positively identified by a witness who told Officers they began to assault the victim punching and kicking him in face and head.  The motive for the assault was unknown as Officers were unable to talk to the victim who was taken to Spohn Memorial with facial injuries, possibly a broken nose.

Robert Rodriguez Sr. (07/18/65) and Robert Rodriguez Jr. (05/06/85), Jeremy Andrew Valdez (04/19/89) and John A. Valdez (02/12/75) were all arrested and booked at the City Detention Center.  All four were charged with Assault, a Class “A” Misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail and a $4,000 fine.

Robert Rodriguez Sr. refused to provide his name to Officers and charged additionally charged with Failure to Identify.  Robert Rodriguez Jr. was also found to have an outstanding Municipal Court warrant for Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility with a fine of $423,  John Valdez was also charged with two outstanding Municipal Court warrant for Speeding in a School Zone with a fine of $207.10.