All posts by Senior Officer Julia Hernandez-Garcia

Community Outreach, Narcotics/Vice Division

10 Women Arrested for Prostitution

Rachel Ann Montoya
Valerie Ozuna
Linda Cano
Shauntel Rangel
Tymika Lashawnda Llanos
Quanisha Denise Heyward
Velma Ann Rodriguez
Cheryl Kelley
Kara Cantrell

On 06/29/12 the Corpus Christi Police Department Narcotics and Vice Investigations Division (NVID) with the assistance of Patrol Officers conducted a prostitution “Jane Sting” in the North Central region of the city.  The undercover operation aimed at curbing prostitution.  Ten women were taken into custody after agreeing to exchange sexual favors for money. 

The Narcotics/Vice Division whenever possible will enhance prostitution charges on repeat offenders as noted below.  Officers made the following arrests:  

  • Cynthia Llamas (09/15/67)~Prostitution (BM)   1206290123
  • Valerie Ozuna (08/14/75)~Prostitution (BM), Possession of Controlled Substance (SJF), Parole Warrant   1206290059
  • Shauntel Rangel (01/17/84)~Prostitution (SJF), Possession of Controlled Substance   (3F)   1206290110 
  • Tymika Lashawnda  Llanos (08/05/76)~Prostitution (SJF), Probation Warrant   1206290064
  • Quaneisha  Denise Heyward(07/23/83)~Prostitution (BM)   1206290088 (Arrested within City Hall Initiative boundaries)
  • Linda Cano (06/29/61)~Prostitution (BM)   1206290068
  • Rachel Montoya (11/10/77)~Prostitution (AM)   1206290075
  • Velma Ann Rodriguez (12/14/64)~Prostitution (AM)   1206290106
  • Cheryl Kelley (03/02/63)~Prostitution (AM)   1206290084 (Arrested within City Hall Initiative boundaries)
  • Kara Cantrell   (05/18/81)~Prostitution (SJF)   1206290119

Prostitution is a Class “B” Misdemeanor punishable up to 180 days in jail and a $2,000 fine.   If the suspect has one or two prior convictions for Prostitution, the charge will be upgraded to a Class “A” Misdemeanor and is punishable up to  a year in jail and a $4,000.  Three or more convictions will upgrade the Prostitution charge to a State Jail Felony and is punishable by up to two years in a state jail and a $10,000 fine.

Bravo District

Police Find “Meth” Lab During Home Invasion Investigation

Occurred on 6/30/12, 7:19 pm  Burglary of a Habitation 9350 SPID  1206300138

Officers responded to the Bay Club Apartments for a home invasion.  They arrived to find the victim unable to provide a lot of details due to his facial injuries.  He was taken by CCFD Emergency Personnel to Spohn Memorial.

Officers conducting their investigation discovered several areas of the apartment had been ransacked and a computer tower taken.  Officers could smell what appeared to be ammonia like scent which led them to the oven where they found a bag containing equipment for a portable “meth” lab.  Officers evacuated nearby apartments and the Narcotics/Vice Division was called out for assistance.

Narcotics/Vice Investigators confirmed the bag was being used as a portable “meth” lab and disposed of it.  The residents were allowed to return to their apartments.  The investigation is still ongoing and the Narcotics/Vice Division will determine what charges will be filed in connections with “meth” lab.

Police are looking for a White male, 20 to 30 years of age, 5’8″ to 5’9″ feet tall and weighing 130 lbs.  The suspect left with another male in a blue compact vehicle.   Anyone with any information on this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stopper at 888-TIPS or login online at www.888-TIPS.com .  Callers can earn a cash reward if their tip leads to the arrest of the suspect and recovery of the stolen property.

Adam District

Getaway Driver Ditches Car in Ditch

Occurred on 6/30/12, 1:50 a.m. Aggravated Robbery 5202 IH 37 1206300020

Officers responded to the Valero Convenience Store for a robbery in progress. The store clerk and witnesses were able to provide descriptions of the suspects along with their vehicle description. The clerk told Officers the two men walked into the store together. One of the men had his hand underneath his shirt giving the impression he was armed with a weapon. The man demanded the money from the register and the clerk complied. Both suspects fled the store in a blue vehicle.

While en route, Officers observed the suspects walking away from the wrecked vehicle on Up River Road near Navigation Boulevard. The getaway driver had lost control of the car and it landed in a ditch. As Officers detained them, they found several baggies of Marijuana onto the ground. Also found near the Marijuana was the money taken in the robbery.

Both men were positively identified and arrested. Mario Perez (06/27/91) and Edwardo Trejo (01/12/93) were booked at the City Detention Center and charged with Aggravated Robbery and Possession of Marijuana.

Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District, Gang Unit, Patrol Division

41-Year-Old Killed in Bar Altercation, Murder Warrant Issued for Suspect

Jose Alfredo Moreno
aka Joey Moreno
Wanted for Murder

Occurred on 6/29/12, 10:05 p.m.  Murder/Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon  4320 Ayers   1206290181

Officers responded to the Cadillac Bar for a shooting with multiple victims.   Upon their arrival, Officers found a 41-year-old man just inside the entrance to the bar with gunshot wounds to the head and chest.  A 36-year-old man was found inside the bar with a gunshot to the leg.   Both victims were rushed to Spohn Memorial by CCFD Emergency Personnel. 

Further investigation revealed the 41-year-old man and the suspect became involved in an altercation.  During the disagreement, the suspect drew a firearm and fatally shot the victim, who was later pronounced deceased at the hospital.  The 36-year-old victim was treated and released.

Patrol Officers, Homicide/Robbery Detectives, along with Gang Unit Investigators were able to develop information in their investigations which identified the suspect.  Detective R. Lee was able to obtain an arrest warrant on Jose Alfredo Moreno (06/09/83) for Murder and Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.  His bond was set at $1,000,000.  Moreno is described as a Hispanic male, 5’7″ feet tall and weighing 185 lbs.

Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is encouraged to contact Homicide/Robbery Detective R. Lee at 361-886-2841. Persons wishing to remain anonymous can call Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com.  Information leading to the arrest of the suspect can earn the caller a cash reward.

 

Charlie District

Your Help Needed to Identify Car Thief

Reported on 6/28/12, 7:48 am  Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle  4313 S. Staples Street  1206280032

A Litha Dodge employee told Officers a black 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 pick-up truck was stolen from their dealership early Thursday morning.  Officers were able to locate the unoccupied pick-up truck in the 4200 block of Warwick.  The truck valued at $35,000 was returned to Lithia Dodge.

Anyone that has any additional information on this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or make an online tip at www.888TIPS.com. If the information leads to an arrest it could earn the caller a cash reward.  http://youtu.be/3wvwC8Ggxqc

Delta District

Motive Unknown in Stabbing, Neighbor Arrested

Occurred on 6/29/12, 10:41 am   aggravated Assault with a Deadly Assault  416 N. Chaparral  1206290071

Two neighbors at the Sea Gulf Villa became involved in an argument in the complex courtyard.  The argument escalated when one attacked the other with a knife.  Irving Kinler (12/26/42) was arrested and a pocket knife was recovered. 

The 66-year-old victim was taken to Spohn Memorial by CCFD Emergency Personnel where his wounds were treated and appeared to non-life threatening.

Kinler was booked at the City Detention Center and charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.

Community Outreach

City Police and Fire Gear Up for July 4th Festivities

Independence Day celebrations include cook-outs, picnics, or a day at the beach with family and friends. In an effort, to make this July 4th Holiday safe, the Corpus Christi Police Department announces the July 4th crackdown on drunk drivers by designating it a “No Refusal” holiday.  The Nueces County District Attorney’s Office will be sponsoring a trained phlebotomist beginning Tuesday, July 3rd through Saturday, July 7, 2012 to assist in the collection of blood specimens from suspected intoxicated drivers. 

If you plan to drink please designate a sober driver before the celebrating begins.  If you’ve had too much to drink, call a taxi, a sober friend or family member to get you home safe. Remember, The Choice is Yours, Drive Sober!

Zero tolerance will also be given to the celebratory discharging of firearms into the air and fireworks within the Corpus Christi city limits.  A person found guilty of discharging a firearm can serve up to a year in jail and be fined up to $4,000.  Both Corpus Christi Fire and Police are again teaming up and will be out enforcing the City’s ordinance against the use and possession of fireworks.  Fire Officers and Police Officers will monitor firework stands, and seize illegal fireworks brought into the city.  Citations will be issued to violators who can be fined up to $2,000 for each package of fireworks.  If fireworks are being set off in your neighborhood, please avoid calling 911, but do call 886-COPS. 

The City of Corpus Christi will be hosting a “July 4th Big Bang Celebration” throughout the day, with the Corpus Christi Police and Fire  Department vehicle display at the FunDay KidZone  and culminating with the H-E-B Independence Day fireworks celebration on the USS Lexington, beginning at 9:30 pm.  For further information please visit the City of Corpus Christi website at http://www.cctexas.com/july4/.

Additional Officers will be assigned throughout the city and area beaches concentrating on DWI enforcement, monitoring the traffic flow at the intersection of Zahn Road at S.H. 361, and both sides of the beach alongside the Packery Channel.  Officers will also be responding to calls and actively looking for traffic violators.  Also working in conjunction with the Police Department are several Nueces County Adult Probation Officers who will team up with Patrol Officers to facilitate the arrest of a probationer violating their probation.

All of these efforts will be focused to ensure the citizens and vacationers visiting our city and beaches this July 4th Holiday will have a safe and enjoyable experience.

The attached maps will assist in providing directions for different routes to and from the fireworks display at the USS Lexington.  Traffic Officers will be providing traffic control and they recommend that you arrive early, be patient, and obey all traffic directions.

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Bravo District, Community Outreach

Pair Arrested When Returning Stolen Purse

Occurred on 6/28/12, 1:58 pm Credit Card Abuse 14301 SPID  1206280092, 1206280129 

Officers contacted the victim who reported her Toyota Sequoia was burglarized when she left her doors unlocked.  Her purse was stolen along with several credit cards.  When she called to can her credit cards she was advised  her credit cards had been used at La Palmera Mall, Target, Wal-Mart, Stripes, and Chick-Fil-A. 

The victim contacted store employees at the Game Stop where the suspect attempted to make a purchase, but was declined.  The male signed up for the store’s e-mail notification program.  With further investigation by the victim and the Officer they were able to identify a possible suspect via Facebook and our Records Management System. 

At approximately 8:46 pm, Police were called for a disturbance over a stolen purse.  Officers contacted the victim who reported she arranged to meet with the suspect who had stolen her purse at the Whataburger on the Island, 14301 S. Padre Island Drive.  Officers located the suspects in a black Ford F150 at Ambrosia and Jackfish with the stolen purse inside.  

The four individuals in the truck were taken to the Police Station and met by Financial Crimes Detectives.  Through further investigation, it was revealed two of the individuals were responsible for the auto burglary and use of the stolen credit cards.  

Tony Wright Jr. (11/27/93) and Jonathan James Goff (11/18/91) were both arrested and charged with Burglary of a Motor Vehicle (AM) and Credit Card or Debit Card Abuse (SJF).  The Class “A” Misdemeanor is punishable by up to one year in jail and $4,000 fine, while the State Jail Felony is punishable by up to two years in jail and a $10,000 fine.  A 17-year-old and a 16-year-old also in the truck were released.

If you are victim of  Credit Card Abuse or Identity Theft, first, contact the fraud departments of each of the three major credit bureaus.  Second, contact the creditors for any accounts that have been tampered with or opened fraudulently.  Third, file a report with the Corpus Christi Police Department at 361-886-2600.

Charlie District

Three Vehicles Vandalized Near St. Andrew’s Park

Occurred on 6/29/12, 12:57 am  Criminal Mischief    5000 Royalton drive  1206290009/1206290011 

An Officer patrolling his beat drove up on a white 2003 Chevrolet pick-up truck with a smashed window at 5100 Royalton.  Shortly thereafter, he found a grey 2004 Infinity QX56 with a shattered driver’s side window at 5200 Royalton.  Both vehicles had no items taken. 

A third vehicle was also found in the 5000 of Royalton.  The victim’s silver Hyundai rear window was damaged.  Witnesses report a suspicious white Chevrolet truck leave from the park area and were able to obtain a license plate.  A search for the suspect was unsuccessful, but the investigation into the Criminal Mischief will continue. 

Anyone with any information on any of these crimes is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or login to www.888-TIPS and submit a tip.  Tips will be taken in the strictest confidence and tips that lead to the arrest of suspects are eligible for cash rewards of up to $1,000.

Adam District

Man Stabbed After a Night Out At Strip Club

Occurred on 6/29/12, 03:23 am    Aggravated Assault  3720 Brookside   1206290033 

Officers were responded to the Bay Point Resort Apartments for a stabbing.  Upon their arrival, they contacted the 21-year-old victim who appeared to be intoxicated who  reported he was stabbed at the Country Estates Apartments located at 3720 Brookside. 

The victim told Officers he was at The Palace Men’s Club with a friend when two dancers invited them to Country Estates.  Shortly after their arrival, he was asked to leave and a confrontation ensued.  A female inside the apartment punched the victim in face and stabbed him in the leg.  The victim declined medical attention and refused to be taken to the hospital. 

The suspect is described as Hispanic female, 5’8” feet tall, weighing 115 lbs.  Anyone with any information on this burglary is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS  or login online at www.888TIPS.com .  Tips will be taken in the strictest confidence and tips that lead to the arrest of suspects are eligible for cash rewards of up to $1,000.