All posts by Senior Officer Julia Hernandez-Garcia

Adam District

What Are Friends For?

Occurred on 4/12/12, 5:42 pm   Aggravated Assault/Burglary of a Residence   3233 Magnolia    1204120120/1204120123

Officers responded to a disturbance call involving the burglary of the 40-year-old victim’s residence by a friend which deteriorated when the suspect was confronted.  The victim reported to Officers he accused his friend of burglarizing his home and taking a starter along with some tools.

The victim sent an accusatory text to the suspect who reacted by showing up the victim’s residence where a disagreement ensued.  The suspect pulled a handgun and fired one gunshot in the direction of the freeway.  He then pointed the weapon at the victim and threatened to shoot him, but the weapon jammed. 

The suspect fled the residence in a green Pontiac, but was quickly located at his in-laws hiding underneath the house waiting for Officers to leave.

Roberto Morales Jr. (09/14/89) was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Burglary of a Habitation.  He was additionally charged with one outstanding Nueces County warrant for Failure to Appear and an outstanding Municipal Court warrant for Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility in the amount of $794.

Both the Aggravated Assault  and Burglary of a Habitation are a 2nd degree felony and punishable by up to 20 years in prison and up to $10,000 fine.

Delta District

Two Suspects In Stranded Motorist Robbery Misidentify Themselves To Police

Occurred March April 11, 2012, 12:05 am   Robbery   2000 Red Oak    1204110001

Five people were arrested for aggravated robbery overnight in Flour Bluff after they posed as stranded motorists and robbed the man who stopped to help.

A 19-year-old man was on his way home from work at midnight when he saw a red 2000 Ford Escort stopped on the 2000 block of Red Oak. The Escort had the hood raised and a man outside the vehicle waved at the 19-year-old for help. The 19-year-old man stopped to help and was asked to provide a jump-start. The 19-year-old placed his car face to face with the Escort and exited his vehicle.

The man who posed as a stranded motorist then pointed a pistol and demanded the victim’s wallet and valuables. Several others exited the Escort and took the keys to the victim’s car and then the group fled in the Escort after taking the valuables. No one was injured in this event.

Corpus Christi Police Officers located the red Escort on Glenoak Drive. Police captured the seven participants to the robbery and recovered the valuables.

20-year-old Joshua Daniel Freeman (1/24/1992), 18-year-old Rene Robinson (1/11/1994), 20-year-old Amber Flores (2/1/1992), 21-year-old Gilbert Gomez (12/10/1990), 17-year-old Keanu Davis (10/25/1994), were arrested for Aggravated Robbery and Unlawful Carrying of Weapons then delivered to the city detention center. 

Joshua Daniel Freeman misidentified himself as Anthony Trevino, while Rene Robinson misidentified himself as Johnny Robinson.  Both were additionally charged with Failure to Identify.  Neither Anthony Trevino nor Johnny Robinson were involved in the Robbery.

The Aggravated Robbery charge is a 1st degree felony punishable by up to 99 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine. The Unlawful Carrying of Weapons is a Class A Misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year in jail and up to a $4,000 fine. The Failure to Identify is a Class B Misdemeanor punishable by up to 180 days in jail and up to a $2,000 fine.

Corpus Christi Police recommend calling police if you see a stranded motorist to avoid a criminal opportunity.

Adam District

Two Arrested for Theft of Wire

 

Occurred on 4/11/12, 5:43 pm   Wanted Subjects   730 E. Cornelia     1204110105

Officer M. Thebeau investigating the theft of electrical cable valued at $2,600 from Scientific Drilling reported on March 19, 2012 checked all the recycling centers and was able to obtain information which identified the possible suspects involved in the theft.

Detective J. Garza with Property Crimes Unit was able to follow-up on the information and obtain warrants for both suspects.

Arturo Arce (10/17/81) and Mary Crystal Coronado (08/15/81) were arrested at 730 E. Cornelia and charged with the outstanding Nueces County warrants for Theft of Wire or Cable.  His bond was set at $25,000, while Coronado’s was set at $15,000.

Charlie District

Hit and Run Suspect Arrested

Occurred on 4/11/12, 4:20 pm  Hit and Run Accident/Evading Arrest   5100 Holly  C1202747/1204110094

Officers working a Hit and Run in which a white 2000 Mitsubishi Galant and a maroon 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche pick-up truck were both traveling eastbound on 5100 Holly Road.  The driver of the Galant who was traveling at a high rate of speed attempted to pass the Avalanche when the driver lost control and struck the pick-up truck.  The three occupants in the Avalanche were uninjured.

The driver Joshua Pantoja (02/08/92) fled and was found in the area of 5100 Wooldridge Road where he ran from the Officer.  A foot pursuit ensued through the neighborhood and Pantoja was caught in the 5000 block of Cascade with the assistance of citizen on a bicycle.

Pantoja was medically cleared and arrested.  He was charged with Evading Arrest and cited for Failure to Control Speed, Failure to Remain and Report an Accident, along with Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility.

Adam District

Local Lumber Yard Burglarized

Reported on 4/11/12, 08:03 am   Burglary of a Habitation   4343 Leopard     1204110016

Officers contacted the owner of Armstrong Lumber who reported the business had been burglarized during the night. Surveillance video shows a suspect climbing over the fence and forcing his way into the guard shack where he finds a set of bolt cutters. 

The suspect is seen rummaging through several cars and using the bolt cutters on the garage door.  Once inside he finds a cart and loads up a 300 lb. compressor.  He then makes his way to the fence where he cuts a hole in the fence and steals the $2,500 compressor.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 23 to 28 years of age, 5’5″ to 5’8″ feet tall and weighing 170 to 180 lbs.  He was last seen wearing a Dallas Cowboy jersey and a glove on his right hand.

The surveillance video will be uploaded when obtained by the Property Crimes Unit.  Anyone having any information regarding this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or the Corpus Christi Police Department Property Crimes Unit at 361-886-2841.

 

Community Outreach

Tips Lead Detectives to Capital One Bank Robber

 

Arrested on  4/10/12, 11:16 am  Aggravated Robbery   321 John Sartain   1204090064

On 4/9/12, Officers were dispatched to the Capital One Bank located at 4060 Weber Road for a bank robbery.  Bank employees reported a White male with a dirty blond mustache handed the teller a note demanding money.

The teller fearing for her safety handed the robber an undetermined amount of money which included a dye pack.  The suspect fled in a white vehicle, possibly a Chevrolet.

Once the photographs of the suspect were shown on the our local media outlets, callers began calling the Police Department and Crime Stoppers with tips.

Detectives with the Homicide/Robbery Bureau were quickly able to identify the suspect and obtain an arrest warrant.  Officers began to search for William A. Enderle III (08/25/53) and found him in the area of Brawner Parkway and Alameda Street.  He was found to be in possession of numerous bills with red dye on them. 

Enderle was arrested and charged with Robbery and booked at the City Detention Center.  His bond was set at 75,000.

The Corpus Christi Police Department would like to thank our Community and the Media in helping Keep Corpus Christi Safe.

Delta District

Kidnapped Convenience Store Clerk Released Uninjured

Occurred on 4/10/12, 12:05 am   Aggravated Kidnapping    4502 Ayers     1204100006

Officers contacted the 29-year-old victim who reported she was kidnapped when her shift ended a local Stripes Convenience Store.  The victim told Officers, she was getting into her pick-up truck when a Hispanic male forced his way into the truck at gunpoint.

The suspect pointed the firearm at the victim and ordered her to drive him toward the Los Encinos neighborhood.  The victim was offered beer and drugs by the suspect who appeared to be under the influence of drugs.  The suspect was finally dropped off in the are of S. Padre Island Drive and Carroll Lane.

The frightened victim who was uninjured, drove home and called police.  Officers searched the area for a dark-skinned Hispanic male, 26 to 28 year of age, 5’4″ to 5’5″ feet tall and weighing 150 to 160 lbs.  The suspect, possibly named “Ray” was last seen wearing a white plaid shirt and blue jeans.

Anyone having any information regarding this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or the Corpus Christi Police Department Homicide/Robbery Bureau.

Community Outreach

911 What’s Your Location!

 

National Public Safety
Telecommunicator’s Week
April 9-13, 2012 
                                       

 

In 1991, Congress proclaimed the second week of April as a nationally recognized week of recognition for public safety communicators. For the past several years, Public Safety Agencies nationwide have recognized the dedicated men and women who play a pivotal role as telecommunicators, dispatchers, communications operators, and radio control personnel, who support Law Enforcement, Fire Services, Emergency Medical Services and other governmental field personnel.

The Corpus Christi Police Department would like to recognize its MetroCom Division this week with a week-long celebration to honor the call-takers and dispatchers for their hard work and dedication. The Corpus Christi Police Officer’s Association, the Fraternal Order of Police, the Corpus Christi Fire Fighter’s Association, Navy Army Community Credit Union, Carino’s, and Texas Roadhouse, have also joined in the recognition of these telecommunicators by sponsoring activities and giveaways, along with providing meals throughout the week.

MetroCom’s 80 Dispatchers and Call Takers handled over 600,000 emergency 911 and non-emergency telephone calls last year for the city and county’s Police, Fire and EMS agencies. They also dispatch and coordinate the city’s police patrol officers, fire units and ambulances.

We thank them for the role they play in ensuring effective and efficient emergency response, in times of crisis. Please join us in recognizing our local dispatchers on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers, as the proclamation declaring National Public Safety Dispatcher Week is read.

If you would like to join to join our team of hardworking and dedicated dispatchers, we are currently hiring MetroCom Technicians.  Please visit www.cctexas.com/jobs for more information.

Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division

Capital One Bank Robbery Suspect Sought

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Occurred on 4/9/12, 11:30 am  Aggravated Robbery   4060 Weber Road   1204090084

Officers contacted Capital One Bank employees who reported  a White male handed a bank teller a note demanding money.  The teller fearing for her safety handed the robber an undetermined amount of money.

The suspect is described as a light skinned White male with a dirty blond mustache.  He was last seen wearing a dark-colored tee-shirt,khaki-colored cap, and sunglasses.   He was last seen on Weber headed towards Gollihar in a white four door vehicle, possibly a Chevrolet.

Anyone having any information regarding this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or the Corpus Christi Police Department Homicide/Robbery Bureau.

Adam District

Easter Celebration Turns Violent As Shots Fired in Neighborhood Park

Occurred on 04/08/12, 4:51 pm   Aggravated Assault   5700  Greenwood Drive   1204080096

An Easter gathering at Los Encinos Park was cut short when it turned violent for guests.  Officers rushed to the park when 911 calls for service were requested for multiple shots fired with one person being run over by a red pick-up truck.

Upon their arrival, Officers contacted several victims and witnesses who reported a confrontation had occurred between the victims and the 29-year-old brother of Andrew Flores (11/05/84) which escalated into a heated disagreement. 

During the argument, Flores’ brother displayed a firearm and fired several rounds into the ground.  Witnesses told Officers, Flores who was driving a red 1996 Ford F-250 pick-up truck drove towards his brother and ran over him. 

Flores stopped, helped his brother from underneath the truck and into his truck before driving off.  While still in the park, police were told the shooter was pulled from the vehicle and pistol whipped.

Flores again pulls his brother into his truck and drives off yet again.  They two were observed by Officers fleeing from the park and attempted to pull them over in the 1700 block of Frio Street.  Flores refused to stop and a short pursuit ensued.  It ended when Flores was pulled over in the 2100 block of Carolyn. 

Flores was arrested and charged with Evading Arrest in a Vehicle.  His brother was transported to Spohn Memorial with a laceration to the head. 

The aggravated assault remains an active investigation which has been taken over by the Criminal Investigation Division.