Occurred on 1/16/12, 5:30 p.m. Burglary of a Vehicle 2121 Leopard 1201160135
An Officer responding to several complaints contacted a homeless person panhandling at Port and Leopard. Jason Schmidt (12/23/72) was observed leaving the pawn shop as he approached the Officer. Schmidt asked the Officer for a ride to city hall, but his request was denied.
The Officer parked across the street as he watched Schmidt walk back to the pawn shop. Once in the pawn shop parking lot Schmidt reached into a truck window and removed a couple of items.
The suspect was found to be in possession of a radar detector and phone charger. He was arrested and given a ride to jail. Schmidt was charged with Burglary of a Vehicle.
Occurred on 1/16/12, 08:17 a.m. Criminal Mischief 4701 Ayers 1201160037
Officers checking the businesses at Pharaoh Plaza found the glass door to Employees Finance Loans smashed. Officers secured the business and contacted the manager who reported there was nothing taken. The repairs are estimated at $400.
There is currently no suspect description available. 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.
Occurred on 1/16/12, 05:37 a.m. Burglary of a Business 5230 Kostoryz 1201160025
Officers arrived to find the Noble Finance Corporation front glass door shattered. Witnesses reported hearing banging and the glass shattering and looked out to see a male walking out of Noble Finance carrying something. The suspect fled in a waiting vehicle described as a newer model station wagon.
The suspect is described as a male, 5’6” to 5’7” feet tall, and weighing, 150 to 160 lbs. He was last seen wearing a dark hoodie. A description of the getaway driver is unavailable at this time.
A Noble Finance Corporation employee arrived to secure the building.
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.
Occurred on 1/15/12, 12:42 a.m. Burglary of a Vehicle 5702 S. Staples Street 1201150006
Officers contacted the 38-year-old victim who reported he was leaving Whiskey River and pressed the remote entry to his vehicle. As he approached his pick-up truck, he saw his passenger side door open and a White male inside. The victim yelled at the suspect who exited the truck and confronted him. The victim punched the burglar Chase Russ (10/31/91) once in the nose and knocked him out.
CCFD Emergency Personnel medically cleared him and Officers placed him under arrest. Russ was charged with Burglary of a Vehicle and Public Intoxication.
The Corpus Christi Police Department’s Police Academy Cadets will be conducting an interactive training exercise at La Palmera Mall on Monday, January 16, 2012 at 12:00 p.m.
The Cadets who are currently learning communication and problem solving will be practicing their communications techniques. The Cadets are being taught how both good and bad communication can affect their relationships with the community.
They will be contacting mall visitors and conduct a survey in which they will introduce themselves as future police officers. Training Coordinator Denise Pace states they will be asking such questions as, “What characteristics do you believe makes a good officer?” and “What would you like to see from me as a new officer who swears to serve and protect you and our city?”
Pace believes this exercise will allow the cadets to enhance their communication skills and allow them to have a better relationship with the public once they have graduated from the police academy.
Officers were at Carroll Lane and Gollihar when a B.O.L.O. (Be On the Lookout) was issued for a red Monte Carlo involved in a theft of several briskets at the H.E.B., 4444 Kostoryz Road. The suspects were confronted at the door, but were able to escape. They fled in the suspect vehicle on Gollihar towards Weber, nearly striking two vehicles in the parking lot as they made their getaway. The suspects were unwittingly headed straight in the Officers direction.
The Officers pulled over the red Monte Carlo and detained the occupants Jorge Luis Pena (08/21/92) and April Nicole Williams (02/02/93). Williams was wearing her seatbelt, but holding her newborn son.
Pena and Williams were positively identified by witnesses and arrested. Both Pena and Williams were charged with Theft and Endangering a Child ~ Criminal Negligence.
Officers did find three brisket in their possession and returned them to H.E.B. personnel.
Occurred on 1/15/12, 6:02 p.m. Theft 3033 S. Port 1201150103
An H.E.B. Seafood Department employee reported to police he helped a customer who ordered some shrimp before walking over to the lobster display. The employee saw the shopper take something of the display and then browse around through the store.
Dwayne Porter (09/26/58) walked to the front store exit, but he was no longer holding the shrimp. When the employee contacted Porter, he saw a lobster tail hanging out of his pants. Porter was detained and the police were called. Porter had also hidden the shrimp in his pants.
Further investigation revealed Porter was hungry and wasn’t able to pay for the seafood. Porter was arrested and charged with Theft. The lobster and shrimp were valued at $57.91.
Occurred on 1/12/12, 7:01 p.m. Wanted Subject 1000 Brock 1201120124
Officers contacted Justin Marin (07/09/89) who was seen talking to another male in the 1000 block of Brock Drive. Officers were checking the area after a caller reported a suspicious male knocking on several doors.
Further investigation revealed Marin was selling cleaning solutions door-to-door without a permit. He was also found to be wanted out of Maine. Officers arrested Marin when extradition was authorized.
He was charged with two outstanding warrants with multiples charges: Violation of Bail, two counts of Theft by Unauthorized Taking of Transfer and Violation of Bail for Forgery.
Occurred on 1/12/12, 10:05 p.m. Loitering for Prostitution 5202 I.H. 37 1201120143
Sharon Gibbs (02/04/74) was observed in the convenience store parking lot approach several men and converse with them. Gibbs saw the Officer turn into the parking lot and took off running.
A short foot pursuit ensued in which the Officer caught Gibbs and arrested her. She was charged with Prostitution ~ Loitering For and Evading Arrest.
Occurred on 1/12/12, 06:43 a.m. Criminal Trespass/Injured Party 4985 Ayers 1201120020
A 32-year-old Allied Waste employee told Officers he picked up the garbage from the Peter Piper Pizza and was in the process of compacting the trash when he heard screaming.
The driver stopped crushing the garbage and found a 49-year-old Black male looking up from the refuse. It is believed the victim was sleeping in the dumpster due to the cold weather during the night.
CCFD Emergency Personnel were able to free the man who was pinned near a blade. He was transported him to Spohn Memorial with minor injuries.
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