All posts by Senior Officer Julia Hernandez-Garcia

Bravo District, Criminal Investigations Division

Woman Arrested for Murder Warrant

Corpus Christi Police Department Homicide Detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Donna Susan Taylor (11/22/56) on one count of Murder.  The warrant, issued on February 3, 2012, had Taylor’s bond set at $200,000.

The arrest warrant stems from a January 16, 2012 emergency call to 548 Stingray Street for a male having difficulty breathing.  Corpus Christi Fire Department Medics responded and found a 55-year-old gunshot victim who was rushed to Spohn Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.   Original CCPD Blotter post – http://wp.me/p1D8kP-Ss.

Corpus Christi Police Department Patrol Officers along with Homicide/Robbery Detectives also responded and contacted Taylor who was the only other occupant in the home at the time of the shooting.

After a thorough investigation, Homicide Detectives were able to gather evidence and obtain a Murder warrant for Taylor.

In the early morning hours of Feb. 4, 2012, Taylor was arrested by the US Marshalls Fugitive Task Force in College Station, Texas.  She will be extradited back to Corpus Christi some time in the next several days.

There are no further details available at this time.  Any updates will be published by the CCPD PIO Office via the CCPD Blotter.

Delta District

Drunk Driver Caught As He Staggers Away From Accident

Occurred on 2/3/12, 11:58 p.m.  Driving  While Intoxicated  2900 Houston     1202030004/C1200787   

An Officer arriving to a traffic accident was directed by witnesses to a Hispanic male who was staggering down the street.  Cresencio Nunez-Perez (02/13/83) who appeared to be very intoxicated was detained.

Further investigation revealed Nunez-Perez was traveling westbound on Houston when he lost control of his gray 1999 Ford Ranger pick-up truck striking a sewer manhole, breaking the cover.  Nunez-Perez drove back across the street, striking the fence and clipping the porch at 2937 Houston.                

Nunez-Perez was administered Standard Field Sobriety Tests and a Blood Draw.  He was medically cleared and arrested.  Nunez-Perez was charged with Driving While Intoxicated.

Adam District

“We’ll Leave The Light On For You”

Occurred on 2/3/12, 01:41 a.m.   Possession of Marijuana   1458 West Point   1202030010

Officers patrolling the Cliff Maus Village Apartment parking lot observed Laquisha Webb (02/15/80) passed out in her maroon  2002 GMC Yukon.  Webb was awakened and found to be okay, but promptly dosed off again. 

While checking on her welfare Officers spotted a baggie of Marijuana in the center console. Webb was arrested and charged with Possession of Marijuana.  The Yukon was also impounded.

Delta District

Elderly Man’s Act of Kindness Ends In Robbery

Occurred on 2/2/12, 10:11 p.m.  Aggravated Robbery   2501 Headley Street    1202020139

Officers contacted the 79-year-old victim who reported he allowed two females into his residence to use the bathroom when one of them robbed him.  The elderly male told Officers, the female pulled a knife and demanded his wallet.  He complied and was uninjured during the robbery, but felt threatened for his safety.        

Further investigation revealed the suspect with the knife had cleaned his apartment before.  She is described as a Hispanic female, 30 to 40 years of age, 5’2” to 5’6” and weighing 150 to 160 lbs.  She was last wearing blue jeans and a pink t-shirt. 

The second suspect is also described as a chunky Hispanic female, 30 to 40 years of age, 5’2” to 5’8” and weighing 180 to 190 lbs.  She was also wearing blue jeans and a brown t-shirt. Both females were last seen running east on Headley Street.     

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 at 361-886-2841.

Community Outreach

Surprise Your Sweetie with a Car For Valentine’s Day!

The C.C.P.D.’s commitment to “Keep Corpus Christi Safe” has continued with its “Zero Tolerance No Insurance Initiative”

On Saturday, February 4, 2012, a total of 96 cars will be auctioned at the Corpus Christi Police Department Vehicle Impound Lot located at 2600 Holly Road during our monthly auction. Approximately 14 of these vehicles are “No Insurance” impounds. On Friday, February 3, 2012, the general public will be allowed to register and view the vehicles to be auctioned from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There is no registration fee.

On the day of the auction, the general public can continue to register and view the vehicles from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.  The auction will commence promptly at 10:00 a.m. The vehicles to be auctioned can be viewed at www.siskauction.com. An auction list may also be downloaded from the same website.

The department’s strong stand and enforcement of this “Zero Tolerance No Insurance Initiative” will continue and all vehicles involved in accidents will be impounded and the driver cited if they are unable to provide financial proof of insurance. Driver’s license and proof of financial responsibility checkpoints will continue to be conducted at the Shift Captains’ authorization.

Officers issued 5,498 citations and impounded 1,212 vehicles for Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility during 2011.  During January 2012, Officers issued 480 citations for Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility.

Delta District

Four More Arrested as Crackdown on Graffiti Continues

Occurred on 2/1/12, 6:13 p.m.  Graffiti   2920 Soledad Street   1202010106

Officers contacted several juveniles, ages 13 and 14 years of age by one of the buildings.  All four were sitting by their “artwork” with several large markers lying on the ground amongst them.

Further investigation revealed the juveniles were responsible for the vandalism.  A Corpus Christi Independent School District employee estimated the damage at $2,000.

All four were placed in placed in police custody and booked at the Nueces County Juvenile Justice Center.  They were charged with Graffiti on School Property, a State Jail Felony.

Bravo District

Student Robbed During Bus Ride to School

 Occurred on 2/1/12, 9:20 a.m.   Robbery   2200 Waldron     1202010037

Officers contacted a 13-year-old male who reported he was robbed by another Hispanic male as they were riding the RTA bus to school.

The victim told Officers the juvenile threatened to hurt him as he stole his iPod. The student was frightened, but uninjured during the Robbery. 

Officers were able identify the suspect who attends the same school as the victim.

The 15-year-old showed up at school with the stolen iPod and detained.  He was booked at the Nueces County Juvenile Justice Center and charged with Robbery.

The iPod valued at $150. was returned to the victim.

Delta District

Traffic Violation Lands Sex Offender In Jail

 

Occurred on 2/1/12, 2:25 p.m.  Wanted Subject   N. Alameda & Mussett Streets    1202010077

Officer A. Leal pulled over Antonio Hernandez Jr. (05/23/49) for an expired inspection sticker.

Hernandez was found to have an outstanding warrant out of the Riverside County for a sex offense.  He was arrested and charged with the outstanding warrant which had a 1,000,000 Bond.

 

Adam District

Victim Assaulted Before Being Carjacked

Reported on 1/31/12, 10:28 a.m.  Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle   Leopard Street and McKinzie Road   1201310040

Officers contacted the victim who reported he gave a friend a ride home at 3:30 in the morning.  Shortly thereafter, he returned to his friend’s house to pick up some DVD’s when he was approached by a male and struck several times on the head.  The suspect continued assaulting the victim, kicking and hitting him as he was fell to the ground.

The suspect took the victim’s keys and drove off in his grandfather’s vehicle.  The victim sustained a bruised eye and abrasions to his back and elbow.  He declined medical treatment.

The suspect is described as a 22-year-old Hispanic male, 5’11” feet tall, and weighing 190 lbs.  He was seen driving off in a silver 2000 Ford Expedition.

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 at 361-886-2841.

Charlie District

Airing Out the Truck Attracts Officer’s Attention

 Occurred on 02/01/12, 01:09 a.m.   Possession of Marijuana   3000 Sacky Drive     1202010012

Officer E. Roman observed a yellow Chevrolet pick-up truck traveling on the wrong side of the road with both front doors open.  The Officer pulled the truck over and talked to both the driver and passenger.  While doing so, he caught a whiff of Marijuana coming from the vehicle.

Both the driver Andrew Andres-Daniel Vargas (08/13/92) and the passenger Michael Garibay (01/11/92) were arrested when a baggie of Marijuana was found and Garibay lied about his identity.

Both Vargas and Garibay were charged with Possession of Marijuana.  Garibay was additionally charged with several outstanding Nueces County warrants for Probation Violation on a Possession of Marijuana charge (No Bond) and Failure to Appear for Evading, Failure to Identify, and Indecent Exposure ($5,000 Bond).  Garibay also had an outstanding Municipal Court warrant for Violation of Promise to Appear with a $477.10 Bond.