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Criminal Investigations Division, Narcotics/Vice Division

Corpus Christi Police Arrest Two People for Narcotics Trafficking

Date: Thursday, December 10, 2015, 15:19
Location: 1503 Airline Road
Offense: Delivery of a Controlled Substance
Case Number: 1512100089

Narcotics/Vace Investigators seized over 19 grams of powdered heroin, over 24 grams of black tar heroin as well as over one gram of crack cocaine, gold jewelry, over $700 in cash and a 2005 Ford Explorer Thursday afternoon.
Narcotics/Vice Investigators seized over 19 grams of powdered heroin, over 24 grams of black tar heroin as well as over one gram of crack cocaine, gold jewelry, over $700 in cash and a 2005 Ford Explorer Thursday afternoon.

The Corpus Christi Police Department Narcotics/Vice Investigators arrested a man and a woman at 1530 Airline for Delivery of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 1 Thursday afternoon.

The arrests were the culmination of a lengthy investigation into heroin dealing in the Corpus Christi.  Jesse Garza (5-23-95) was found to be in possession of over 19 grams of powdered heroin upon his arrest.  Erica Martinez (6-1-95), whose vehicle they were in to make the delivery, was found to be in possession of over 24 grams of black tar heroin as well as over one gram of crack cocaine.  Estimated street value of the drugs seized was $1650.00.  The division seized over $700 in cash and a 2005 Ford Explorer.  Investigators also seized the gold jewelry worn by the suspect, as it was believed to have been purchased with illegal proceeds.

Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division

Police Obtain Warrant For Animal Cruelty Related to Video on Social Media

Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2015, 7:30am
Location: 5300 Gateridge Drive
Offense: Cruelty to Non Livestock Animal (Penal Code Section 42.092c)
Case Number: 1512090038

Corpus Christi Police Detectives obtained a warrant for the arrest of 35-year-old Herman Lee Wright Jr. (10/5/1980) Thursday for cruelty to an animal after a video circulated this week on social media.

Corpus Christi Police received a complaint of animal cruelty at a home on the 5300 block of Gateridge Drive on December 8, 2015. Detectives gathered witnesses and recorded information on December 9, then obtained a warrant for Wright’s arrest on December 10, 2015 from the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Place 2.

The Corpus Christi Police Department appreciates the passion from the public for proper treatment of animals and thanks everyone for their patience while the evidence and facts were collected properly and carefully recorded to prepare for court presentation.

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Credit Card Thief Identified By Crime Stoppers Tips

A man accused of using stolen credit cards was identified by tips through Crime Stoppers and arrested yesterday.

Robert Noriega had two arrest warrants issued for him, related to the use of stolen credit cards taken from two separate burglaries in the Del Mar neighborhood, was located at his place of employment in the 900 block of Louisiana Parkway.

One of the arrest warrants issued for the suspect was for using a credit card taken during a residential burglary in the 1800 block of Ocean Drive.  The second warrant was issued after the man used a stolen credit card taken during an auto burglary in the 300 block of Atlantic Street.

Officers located the wanted person, Robert Louis Noriega (08/12/1983), and he was arrested for the two outstanding warrants that were issued on December 8 and each hold a $15,000 bond amount.

Detectives thank the public who provided tips to Crime Stoppers to identify this man. Those who provided information should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS to check the status of their tips because the first person who provided the information will be paid a cash reward.

Robert Noriega (8/12/1983) was identified by Crime Stoppers tips
Robert Noriega (8/12/1983) was identified by Crime Stoppers tips

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Date: October 27, 2015
Location: 1821 South Padre Island Drive
Offense: Credit Card Abuse
Case Number: 1511130079

Corpus Christi Police would like help from the public to identify and locate the man in this video. The man in the video is accused of using credit cards which were stolen from a car parked on Atlantic Street in October, 2015. This man purchased two televisions with the stolen credit card and Detectives need your help to identify the man. If you can identify this man, or have any additional information about this crime, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS. Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward if the information leads to an arrest, and Crime Stoppers will never let anyone know who provided the information.

Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Crime Stoppers Offers Reward to Locate a Gunman

Date: Saturday, December 5, 2015, 2:45am
Location: 3955 South Padre Island Drive
Offense: Aggravated Assault
Case Number: 1512050029

Corpus Christi Police would like help from the public to identify and locate a man who is suspected of shooting a 31-year-old man in the parking lot of a convenience store located at 3955 South Padre Island Drive at 2:45am on December 5, 2015.

Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint of a shooting at 2:45am on December 5th, 2015 at a convenience store located at Weber and South padre Island Drive. The Officers learned a large group gathered at the convenience store parking lot and several fights erupted. Officers learned that during the confrontations, a 31-year-old man was shot in the leg and was taken to the hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

Officers obtained video surveillance of the event and believe there is an image of a man in a red shirt and black pants and white shoes who rushes up to the 31-year-old man, discharges a pistol, then runs away. Officers believe the 31-year-old man was laid on his back on the ground while a vehicle obstructs the view of the 31-year-old man. Officers believe the 31-year-old man was beaten by several people who kept him on the ground until the shooter rushed up and discharged the pistol.

Anyone who can identify the shooter, or has any additional information about this crime should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward to the first person who provides information that results in an arrest and Crime Stoppers will never let anyone know who provided the information.

Charlie District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Crime Stoppers Offers Cash Reward to Identify A Suspected Credit Card Thief

Date: October 27, 2015
Location: 1821 South Padre Island Drive
Offense: Credit Card Abuse
Case Number: 1510270076

Corpus Christi Police would like help from the public to identify and locate the man in this video. The man in the video is accused of using credit cards which were stolen from a car parked on Atlantic Street in October, 2015. This man purchased two televisions with the stolen credit card and Detectives need your help to identify the man. If you can identify this man, or have any additional information about this crime, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS. Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward if the information leads to an arrest, and Crime Stoppers will never let anyone know who provided the information.

Community Outreach

Public Notice Of On-site Inspection with Location Correction

The Corpus Christi Police Department is scheduled for an on-site assessment as part of a program to achieve accreditation by verifying it meets professional standards.

Administered by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA®), the accreditation program requires agencies to comply with state-of-the-art standards in four basic areas: policy and procedures, administration, operations, and support services.

As part of the on-site assessment, agency employees and members of the community are invited to offer comments at a public information session Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at 6:00 P.M. The session will be conducted in the 6th Floor Conference Room located in City Hall at 1201 Leopard Street.

Agency employees and the public are also invited to offer comments by calling 361-886-2792 on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 between the hours of 1:00 P.M. and 3:00 P.M. Comments will be taken by the assessment team.

Telephone comments as well as appearances at the public information session are limited to 5 minutes and must address the agency’s ability to comply with CALEA’s standards. Local contact is Lieutenant Maria Huerta-Garcia at 361-826-2977.

Anyone wishing to submit written comments about the Corpus Christi Police Department’s ability to comply with the standards for accreditation may send them to 13575 Heathcote Boulevard, Suite 320, Gainsville, Virginia, 20155.

Community Outreach

City Hosts Auction To Sell 120 Vehicles Saturday

The city of Corpus Christi will auction 120 cars, trucks, and motorcycles at the  Police Vehicle Impound Lot, located at 5485 Greenwood Drive, on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 10:00am.

The general public is encouraged to register and view the vehicles for auction from 1:00pm to 5:00pm on Friday, November 6 or November 7 from 8am until the start of the auction. No one under 17 years of age will be allowed in the impound lot or auction lot areas. Only registered bidders with a current bidder number will be allowed in the auction sale area on Saturday. 

Twelve of the vehicles for sale were impounded for no insurance.

The vehicles for auction may be viewed online and an auction list may be downloaded from www.siskauction.com.

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Community Outreach

Public Notice About Police On-site Inspection

The Corpus Christi Police Department is scheduled for an on-site assessment as part of a program to achieve accreditation by verifying it meets professional standards.

Administered by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA®), the accreditation program requires agencies to comply with state-of-the-art standards in four basic areas: policy and procedures, administration, operations, and support services.

As part of the on-site assessment, agency employees and members of the community are invited to offer comments at a public information session Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at 6:00 P.M. The session will be conducted in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 1201 Leopard Street.

Agency employees and the public are also invited to offer comments by calling 361-886-2792 on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 between the hours of 1:00 P.M. and 3:00 P.M. Comments will be taken by the assessment team.

Telephone comments as well as appearances at the public information session are limited to 5 minutes and must address the agency’s ability to comply with CALEA’s standards. Local contact is Lieutenant Maria Huerta-Garcia at 361-826-2977.

Anyone wishing to submit written comments about the Corpus Christi Police Department’s ability to comply with the standards for accreditation may send them to 13575 Heathcote Boulevard, Suite 320, Gainsville, Virginia, 20155.

Bravo District, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Corpus Christi Police Officers Involved in Shooting on St. Denis Street

Date: Friday, October 30, 2015, 13:10
Location: 6300 St. Denis Street
Offense: Aggravated Assault
Case Number: 1510300082

A 21-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound Friday afternoon on Saint Denis Street.

Two Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to a disturbance complaint at 1:10pm Friday afternoon at a house on the 6300 block of St. Denis Street. The Officers went inside the home where there were three other people (two women and one man) inside the home when Officers arrived. A 21-year-old man, armed with a handgun, confronted and threatened the Officers. One Officer discharged his firearm once and the 21-year-old man was taken into custody for aggravated assault on the Officers. The 21-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound and no other person was injured. The 21-year-old man was taken to the hospital by ambulance for treatment and the 21-year-old man is expected to survive the injury.

The two Officers have been placed on administrative leave as normal by policy. The 21-year-old man is under arrest for aggravated assault but may have additional criminal charges applied as a result of the incident. The Corpus Christi Police Criminal Investigations Bureau is investigating the event.

Update 30October2015 18:30
Officers delivered 21 year old Marcus Escobar (4/26/1994) for two counts of attempted capital murder after Escobar was released from the hospital at about 6:00pm Friday evening.

Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

Crime Stoppers Has Cash Reward to Catch a Thief

Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2015, 12:38PM
Location: 2601 Ayers Street
Offense: Burglary from a Vehicle
Case Number: 1510130079

Corpus Christi Police would like help from the public to identify or locate a man accused of stealing an air compressor from the back of an unattended, pickup truck in a restaurant parking lot located at 2601 Ayers Street on October 13, 2015.

Corpus Christi Police obtained video of the man who went inside the restaurant to buy a meal at 12:38pm. The man left the restaurant with a little boy and the two got into a white four door car with a sun roof. The car went to a different parking spot and the man got out, then took the air compressor from the bed of the pickup truck and loaded the compressor into the car and drove away. The owner of the compressor told Officers the compressor was valued at about $950 dollars.

A video of the crime can be viewed on youtube.

Anyone who can identify this man, or has any additional information about this crime should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIP (8477) or submit the tip online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers that leads to an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.