All posts by Senior Officer Julia Hernandez-Garcia

Charlie District

Drunken “Grinch” Arrested

Occurred on 12/29/11 02:22 a.m.   Driving While Intoxicated/Criminal Mischief   4022 Killarmet Drive     1112290009/1112290011

Officers responded to the residence  for a criminal mischief call in which a truck had crashed into mailbox and stolen a six foot candy cane from the victim’s yard. 

Upon their arrival, Officers found a white 2008 Ford F150 driving with its head lights off at the intersection of Congressional and E. Shea.

The driver turned his head lights on when the Officer activated his overhead emergency lights and pulled him over.  The Officer contacted the driver who appeared intoxicated.

Further investigation revealed, the homeowner at 4022 Killarmet Drive heard a loud crash and witnessed a white Ford truck driving away after driving over his mailbox and candy cane.  The victim told Officers the candy cane was wedged in the truck’s passenger side mirror. 

Another witness reported two passengers in the truck damaged another six foot candy cane at 4600 Donegal and fled on foot.

The driver, Jeffrey Coronado (11-14-87) was administered Standard Field Sobriety Tests and a warrant was obtained for a Blood Specimen.

Coronado was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Driving While License Invalid, and Criminal Mischief.

Delta District

Firework Patrols Begin Today at 6:00 p.m.

Corpus Christi Police Officers working in coordination with Corpus Christi Fire Fighters will be providing firework enforcement beginning today through the New Year.

Officers will be making traffic stops for the Fire Department on vehicles suspected of travelling into the city limits with fireworks from firework stands. 

Both Officers and the Fire Department will be issuing citations for the firework violations.  Violators can be fined up to $2,000.00 per firework.

The confiscated fireworks will be disposed of in a bomb squad approved container at an unnamed location.

For further information, please contact Corpus Christi Fire Department Captain James Brown who will be the lead contact person for the operation.

Adam District

Motorcyclist Strikes Guard Rail, Falls Over Fly Over

Occurred on 12/27/11, 5:08 p.m.  Major Accident   IH 37 Northbound to Hwy 358 Interchange     C1109390

Officers responded to a major accident involving a 19-year-old motorcyclist who struck the guard rail and rolled several hundred feet striking a concrete retaining wall.  The driver then fell twenty feet onto the grass median.

The helmeted motorcyclist sustained serious injuries and was transported by CCFD Emergency Personnel to Spohn Memorial. His condition was upgraded to Stable Condition.

His 2004 Suzuki Motorcycle was impounded.

 

Charlie District

Elderly Man Killed in Midafternoon Car Crash

Occurred on 12/27/11, 3:32 p.m.   Major Accident   2000 S. Padre Island Drive   C1109387

Officers responded to a one vehicle accident in which a maroon 2005 Ford Free Star van travelling westbound on Hwy 358 left the roadway onto the grass median and collided with a concrete pillar. 

The 74-year-old driver and his two passengers, aged 19 and 11 years of age were all transported to Spohn Memorial by CCFD Emergency Personnel.  The driver died shortly thereafter.

Delta District

76-Year-Old Storeowner Unharmed During Robbery

Occurred on 12/27/11, 6:50 p.m.   Aggravated Robbery   3302 S.Port     1112270108

 Officers contacted the owner of Choe’s Food Market who reported a Black male robbed him at knife point.  The owner told Officers the suspect entered in the store, selected a drink from the cooler area and walked to the counter. 

The suspect grabbed the victim and held him at  knife point as he demanded the cash register to be opened.   The robber stole an undetermined amount of money and fled out the store.

The suspect is described as a Black male, 35 to 45 years of age, 6’ to 6’1” feet tall and weighing 160 lbs.  He was last seen wearing a black sweater, black pants, and a beanie.

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.

Bravo District

Hello 911, Where am I?

Occurred on 12/26/11, 02:59 a.m.  Minor Accident   8400 SPID    C1109356

The 26-year-old owner of a black 2004 Chevrolet Silverado pick-up truck called 911 to report he woke up in the middle of a “river”.  The caller told Dispatchers he was trying to GPS himself on his smart phone.

Upon their arrival Officers found the pick-up truck approximately 50 feet out in the Oso Bay and in three feet of water.  They contacted the owner of the vehicle who reported he’d been drinking and allowed the suspect to drive his truck.

Further investigation revealed the truck was traveling eastbound in the 8400 block of S. Padre Island Drive when the driver failed to negotiate the turnaround and drove into the Oso Bay.  The unidentified suspect was involved in the accident and fled the scene.

The victim was transported to Bay Area Hospital for minor injuries.

Adam District

Hotel Clerk Uninjured During Robbery

Occurred on 12/26/11, 5:37 p.m.   Aggravated Robbery   845 Lantana     1112260099

Officers responded to a robbery at the Motel 6 and contacted the 34-year-old clerk who reported a White male approached him while he was working at the hotel check-in area and demanded money. 

The clerk told Officers the suspect stated he was armed with a gun and he complied with the suspect’s demands, handing him an undetermined amount of money.

The robber then ran out the lobby towards the west side parking lot where he fled in an older model vehicle.

The suspect is described as a skinny White male, 38 to 43 years of age, 5’5” to 5’8” feet tall with salt and pepper hair.  He was last seen wearing a sports jacket, black ski mask, and blue jeans.  The vehicle is described as an older model blue Oldsmobile.

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

Infant and Mother Unharmed, DWI Driver Arrested

Occurred on 12/22/11, 9:16 p.m.  DWI with a Child/Minor Accident   5300 Weber     1112200158 

Officers responded to the area for an accident in which the driver fled, leaving behind an infant with her 25-year-old mother.  Upon their arrival, Officers contacted the mother, who along with the child was being treated by CCFD Emergency Personnel. 

Further investigation revealed that the driver Gilbert Colunga (03/13/85) was traveling east on Tiger and as he turned right onto Weber, he lost control of his green 2000 Ford Crown Victoria and hit a palm tree. 

Colunga fled on foot, but was quickly found by Officers in the 4000 block of Manhattan Drive and returned to the accident scene where he was positively identified as  the driver. 

Colunga who appeared to be intoxicated was not administered Standard Field Sobriety Tests due to being involved in an accident.  He was medically cleared and a Blood Draw taken.  Colunga was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated with a Child.

Bravo District

And The Lights Went Out

Occurred on 12/20/11, 6:00 a.m.   Theft & Criminal Mischief   6300 McArdle     1112200044 

An AEP Supervisor reported to Officers that a transformer station had been vandalized causing a large power outage early this morning.  The supervisor told the Officer that entry had been gained when the suspect or suspects cut through a fence near an adjacent grocery store.

Approximately 110 feet of copper ground wire was stolen from several poles causing the transformer to be ungrounded, resulting in the power outage.

AEP reported the estimated cost for repairs is $250,000.00.  At this time, there is no suspect information.

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.

Charlie District

Clerk Frightened, but Uninjured in Robbery

Occurred on 12/19/11, 9:50 p.m.  Aggravated Robbery   2838 S. Padre Island Drive    1112190155

Officers responded to the Gulf Port Inn for a robbery and contacted the 33-year-old clerk who reported a White male walked into the store and demanded money.  The victim told Officers it appeared as if was the suspect was armed with a weapon, keeping his hand in his jacket pocket.

The victim complied with his demand and the suspect fled out the door with an undetermined amount of money.

The suspect is described as a White male, 28 to 32 years of age, 5’6” to 5’7” feet tall and weighing 120 to 140 lbs.  He was last seen wearing a dark piece of cloth on his face along with a purple and black hoodie.

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.