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Patrol Report December 26, 2013

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 202 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight December 24 to 6:00am December 26, 2013. These are a sample of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

“Adam” District

Date: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 15:05

Location: 5700 Hampshire Road http://goo.gl/maps/f5FgC

Offense: Burglary of a Habitation (Penal Code Section 30.02) 2nd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1312250046

A 47-year-old woman reported a burglary to a home on the 5700 block of Hampshire Road Wednesday to the Corpus Christi Police Department. The 47-year-old woman told Officers some unknown person broke into the home through a back door without permission between 9:00 am and 3:00pm while the home was unoccupied on December 25 and stole a television from inside the house.

Date: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 22:38

Location: 5700 Leopard Street http://goo.gl/maps/j0k5k

Offense: Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle (Penal Code Section 31.07) State Jail Felony

Case Number: 1311120050

A Corpus Christi Police Officer recovered a stolen vehicle and arrested the driver on the 5700 block of Leopard at 10:38pm on December 24, 2013. A Corpus Christi Police Officer saw a stolen silver 2006 Buick Lacrosse on the 5700 block of Leopard Street and followed the car until it stopped at a gas station at the intersection of Leopard Street and Lantana. The Officer arrested the driver, 37-year-old Alice Castillo (10/02/1976) and delivered her to the city detention center. The vehicle was originally reported stolen out of Corpus Christi on November 12, and the vehicle was delivered to the city impound lot.

“Bravo” District

Date: Thursday, December 26, 2013, 00:59

Location: 1700 Jordan Drive http://goo.gl/maps/56lKs

Offense: Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle (Code of Criminal Procedure 15.01)

Case Number: 1312260006

Corpus Christi Police arrested 45-year-old Anthony Montez (2/22/1968) for a warrant for his arrest after he was found on a stolen motorcycle on the 1700 block of Jordan Drive Thursday morning. Corpus Christi Police were aware of an active warrant for arrest for Montez from Alice, Texas, for theft of a firearm. Officers went to the residence of Montez on the 1700 block of Jordan and saw Montez on a motorcycle. Officers met with Montez, explained he had a warrant for his arrest and moved to apply handcuffs. Montez fought with the two Corpus Christi Police Officers and ran until the Officers overpowered Montez and placed him safely in handcuffs. The Officers then discovered the motorcycle was reported stolen from Nile Drive in Corpus Christi in October 2013. Officers also discovered Montez had a white crystal substance in a bag which the Officers believed to be methamphetamine in a jacket pocket. Officers impounded the motorcycle then delivered Montez to the city detention center for the warrant for his arrest, resisting arrest, unauthorized use of a vehicle, and possession of a controlled substance.

Date: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 12:33pm

Location: 1200 Rickey Drive http://goo.gl/maps/2EiD9

Offense: Burglary of a Habitation (Penal Code Section 30.02) 2nd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1312250039

A 35-year-old man reported a burglary to his home located at the 1200 block of Rickey Drive to the Corpus Christi Police Wednesday. The 35-year-old man told Officers some unknown person broke open the front door to the home between 8pm on December 24 and noon on December 25 while the home was unoccupied and the person stole a television from inside the home.

Date: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 19:50

Location: 1300 Sandpiper Drive http://goo.gl/maps/LrP02

Offense: Driving While Intoxicated (Penal Code Section 49.04) Class A Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1312250061

Corpus Christi Police arrested 67-year-old James Lewis (5/18/1946) for driving while intoxicated on the 1300 block of Sandpiper Drive Wednesday after he struck a parked car with his silver 2014 Nissan Versa. No other people or property was involved in the crash. Lewis was taken to the hospital for a medical evaluation and then delivered to the city detention center.

“Charlie” District

Date: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 1:59am

Location: 4300 Philippine Drive http://goo.gl/maps/aCGSC

Offense: Accident Involving Damage (Transportation Code Section 550.0022) Class B Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1312250009

Corpus Christi Police responded to a vehicle crash in which a Sport Utility Vehicle struck a house on the 4300 block of Philippine Drive at 2am on December 25, 2013. Corpus Christi Police learned that a white 2011 Nissan Pathfinder struck the front door of the home and caused an estimated $20,000 dollars worth of damage according to a report by the responding Officers. Witnesses told Officers a woman ran from the crash scene. No injuries were reported as a result of the crash. The vehicle was taken to the city impound.

Date: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 21:39

Location: 6900 Everhart Road http://goo.gl/maps/qSnh1

Offense: Driving While Intoxicated (Penal Code Section 49.04) Class B Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1312250067

Corpus Christi Police arrested 22-year-old Eric Moreno (12/14/1991) for driving while intoxicated and possession of marijuana on the 6900 block of Everhart Wednesday after motorists called Police to report unsafe driving. The Officer impounded the green 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Moreno operated and then delivered Moreno to the city detention center.

Date: Thursday, December 26, 2013, 4:00am

Location: Kostoryz Road at Westgard Lane http://goo.gl/maps/T9URd

Offense: Driving While Intoxicated Penal Code Section 49.04) Class B Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1312260019

Corpus Christi Police arrested 20-year-old Fabian Vasquez (4/28/1993) for Driving While Intoxicated at Kostoryz and Westgard Lane Thursday morning. Corpus Christi Police responded to a vehicle crash at 4am and learned a red 1999 Ford Explorer entered the intersection of Kostoryz Road and Westgard Lane at a high rate of speed and attempted to turn onto Kostoryz, but the vehicle rolled. A 17-year-old female passenger was taken to the hospital for treatment of non life-threatening injuries. Officers impounded the vehicle and arrested Vasquez for driving while intoxicated. No other injuries or property damage was reported. Officers took Vasquez to the hospital for a medical evaluation and then delivered him to the city detention center.

Date: Thursday, December 26, 2013, 2:55am

Location: 4434 Ayers Street http://goo.gl/maps/AS67B

Offense: Driving While Intoxicated (Penal Code Section 49.04) Class A Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1312260015

Corpus Christi Police arrested 27-year-old Celeste Bitton (9/15/1986) for driving while intoxicated at 4434 Ayers Street after she was involved in a vehicle crash in which a blue 2013 Chevrolet Sonic rental car struck a tree Thursday morning. Corpus Christi Police responded to a single vehicle crash at 2:55am and arrested Bitton for driving while intoxicated. No other people or property was involved in the crash. Officers took Bitton to the hospital to insure she was not injured, and then delivered her to the city detention center.

“Delta” District

Date: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 20:29

Location: 2200 Talisman Street http://goo.gl/maps/vW4Qu

Offense: Injury to a Child (Penal Code Section 22.04) 3rd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1312250064

Corpus Christi Police arrested 28-year-old Jesusa Mendoza (11/01/1985) for injury to a child on the 2200 block of Talisman Street Wednesday night. Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint from a witness who told Officers Mendoza pulled her child by the hair and punched the child in the face several times. Officers arrested Mendoza for Injury to a Child and for a warrant for her arrest.

 

Date: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 12:44pm

Location: 1900 Mussett Street http://goo.gl/maps/I8LuX

Offense: Deadly Conduct (Penal Code Section 22.05) 3rd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1312240045

Corpus Christi Police arrested four men for deadly conduct Tuesday at the 1900 block of Mussett Street. Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint that a person discharged a firearm at about 12:45pm from a white Jeep. Corpus Christi Police saw a white Jeep on 19th Street near Mussett and conducted a traffic stop. The Jeep continued to travel to the 200 block of Luna and then stop. A passenger ran from the vehicle and was apprehended by Corpus Christi Police. Officers found evidence of the crime in the Jeep with three other men. Corpus Christi Police arrested 26-year-old Martell Head (2/3/1987) for Deadly Conduct, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, and evading arrest. Corpus Christi Police arrested 20-year-old Cassius Clay (6/30/1993) for Deadly Conduct and Evading Arrest in a Vehicle. Corpus Christi Police arrested 31-year-old Robert Solomon (3/11/1982) and 25-year-old Jonathan Goodwin (2/26/1988) for Deadly Conduct and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon. Officers impounded the vehicle and delivered the four men to the city detention center. Officers located property damage, and no injuries were reported.

Search the website Crimereports.com to research all reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi. Anyone who knows any additional information about these crimes should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2841. Information about unsolved crimes may be provided to investigators anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at 888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Man Stabs Bartender Tuesday Night

Date: Tuesday, December 25, 2013, 21:43

Location: 2628 Baldwin Boulevard

Offense: Aggravated Assault (Penal Code Section 22.02) 2nd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1312240100

Corpus Christi Police responded to an aggravated assault that happened at a bar on Baldwin Boulevard Tuesday night in which a 48-year-old woman was stabbed. Witnesses told Corpus Christi Police a 54-year-old man was ejected from the bar for his level on intoxication and returned later armed with a knife. Witnesses told Officers the 54-year-old man went behind the bar and stabbed the 48-year-old bartender several times, then left the area in a black truck. The 48-year-old woman was transported to the hospital by ambulance for treatment of serious injuries. Officers reported that hospital staff provided an update that the 48-year-old woman was in serious, but stable condition.

Witnesses described the suspect as a man with medium brown color skin, 54 years of age, 5 feet 8 inches tall, 170 pounds, with brown hair, brown eyes, and drove away in a black Ford F-150 pickup truck with a grill on the front. No arrests have yet been made and no other injuries or property damage was reported.

Anyone with any additional information about this crime should call the Corpus Christi Police at 361-886-2841. Information may be provided to Detectives anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller up to $1,000 dollars in cash.

Man Shoots At Police On Herndon Street

Date: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 23:17

Location: 4100 Herndon Street http://goo.gl/maps/QHjQw

Offense: Aggravated Assault (Penal Code Section 22.02) 2nd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1312250008

Corpus Christi Police were involved in a shooting at the 4100 block of Herndon Street Tuesday night. Corpus Christi Police responded to a disturbance call at 11:17pm Tuesday night on the 4100 block of Herndon Street. Corpus Christi Police received several additional calls that there was a man who discharged a firearm outside in front of homes. Corpus Christi Police arrived and confronted a 44-year-old man with a handgun. The 44-year-old man discharged the firearm at the Officers and the Officers returned fire. The 44-year-old man was struck and provided aid by the Officers until Corpus Christi Fire Department Medics transported the 44-year-old man to the hospital for treatment. No other injuries were reported.

The Criminal Investigations Division and the Professional Standards Division responded to conduct an investigation as required by department policy. The Officers involved have been placed on administrative leave as required by department policy. The District Attorney will conduct the ultimate review once all the information and evidence has been collected related to this event.

Update: The 44-year-old man died as a result of his injuries. The cause of death will be investigated and determined by the Nueces County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Patrol Report December 24, 2013

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 175 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight December 23 to 6:00am December 24, 2013. These are a sample of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

“Adam” District

Date: Monday, December 23, 2013, 14:23

Location: 900 Gardenia Drive http://goo.gl/maps/74Jur

Offense: Burglary of a Habitation (Penal Code Section 30.02) 2nd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1312230097

A 63 year old woman reported a burglary Monday at a home located at the 900 block of Gardenia Drive to the Corpus Christi Police. The 63 year old woman told Officers she checked on the house for a family member in the hospital and discovered some unknown person went into the house without permission and stole a television and other items while the house was unattended.

 

Date: Monday, December 23, 2013, 16:32

Location: 3200 Sumter Lane http://goo.gl/maps/J9W5e

Offense: Burglary of a Habitation (Penal Code Section 30.02) 2nd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1312230109

A 22 year old woman reported a burglary Monday at a home located at the 3200 block of Sumter Lane to the Corpus Christi Police. The 22 year old woman told Officers she checked on her father’s house and discovered an unknown person had entered the home through a living room window without permission while the house was unattended sometime between December 17 and December 23 and stole a variety of items from inside the home with a total estimated value of about $1,900 dollars.

“Charlie” District

Date: Monday, December 23, 2013, 18:57

Location: Williams Drive at Betty Jean Drive http://goo.gl/maps/uHNdY

Offense: Deadly Conduct (Penal Code Section 22.05) Class A Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1312230138

A 26 year old man reported to Corpus Christi Police Monday that an unknown person displayed a handgun in traffic. The 26 year old man told Officers he traveled south on Betty Jean and a blue Ford Taurus sped out of the parking lot of Pets Mart. The 26 year old man told Officers he urgently applied the brake to avoid a collision and honked his horn repeatedly at the Taurus. The 26 year old man told Officers the driver of the Taurus stopped at the intersection with Williams Drive, exited the car, and displayed a handgun. The 26 year old man told Officers the man then lifted his shirt to display some type of small badge, then got into the Taurus and left. The 26 year old man described the suspect to Officers as a man with light skin, about 5 feet 10 inches tall, about 180 pounds, with brown hair and wore a dark blue polo shirt and blue jeans. No injuries were reported.

 Search the website Crimereports.com to research all reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi. Anyone who knows any additional information about these crimes should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2841. Information about unsolved crimes may be provided to investigators anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at 888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Patrol Report December 23, 2013

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 522 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight December 20 to 6:00am December 23, 2013. These are a sample of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

“Adam” District

Date: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 21:43

Location: 10700 Leopard Street http://goo.gl/maps/FCaeI

Offense: Warrant of Arrest (Code of Criminal Procedure Section 15.01)

Case Number: 1312220128

Corpus Christi Police arrested 21-year-old Stephen Escareno (4/23/1992) for a warrant for his arrest for the original charge of Racing Sunday at the 10700 block of Leopard Street at a traffic stop. The Officer initiated the traffic stop when he saw the black 2002 Pontiac Firebird driven by Escareno pass through an intersection while the traffic signal was red.

 

Date: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 21:25

Location: 3829 Highway 77 http://goo.gl/maps/OpKBO

Offense: Theft (Penal Code Section 31.03) Class B Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1312220127

Corpus Christi Police arrested 26-year-old Gilbert Gomez (7/23/1987) Sunday for theft at the store located at 3829 Highway 77. A 30-year-old loss prevention employee called the Corpus Christi Police to make a shoplifting complaint and Gomez was arrested and delivered to the city detention center. The Officer discovered medication not prescribed to Gomez in the pockets of Gomez, so Gomez was additionally charged with possession of a controlled substance.

 

Date: Saturday, December 21, 2013, 23:58

Location: 8225 Leopard Street http://goo.gl/maps/fkyGC

Offense: Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle (Penal Code Section 31.07) State Jail Felony

Case Number: 1312220002

Corpus Christi Police arrested 32-year-old Thomas McFatridge (7/28/1981) for unauthorized use of a vehicle at the 8200 block of Leopard Street Sunday morning. A 26-year-old man reported to Corpus Christi Police at 2 minutes to midnight on Saturday night, an unknown man stole a gold 1999 Dodge Caravan from the 26-year-old man. The 26-year-old man explained to Officers he sat in the driver’s seat at the 8200 block of Leopard when a man got into the passenger seat without permission. The 26-year-old man was frightened out of the vehicle, and the unknown man slid over to the driver’s seat and drove away.

Other Corpus Christi Police Officers found the van at the 2400 block of Rand Morgan and arrested McFatridge, who matched the suspect description provided to Officers by the 26-year-old man. The Officers observed injuries on McFatridge which were caused before any Officer contacted McFatridge, so he was taken to the hospital for treatment. The Officers continued to investigate and then arrested McFatridge for Driving While Intoxicated with more than two prior convictions. McFatridge was medically cleared and then delivered to the city detention center for Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle and for Driving While Intoxicated. The vehicle was returned to the 26-year-old man.

“Bravo” District

Date: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 7:20am

Location: 1515 Ennis Joslin Road http://goo.gl/maps/zt6Xc

Offense: Public Intoxication (Penal Code Section 49.02) Class C Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1312220046

Corpus Christi Police arrested 38-year-old Christopher Heimbigner (11/25/1975) Sunday morning for public intoxication at 1515 Ennis Joslin Road. The children of Heimbigner, ages 9 and 12, called Corpus Christi Police at 7:20am to complain about Heimbigner’s behavior. The children told Officers their father was acting crazy. Officers contacted Heimbigner and believed he was under the influence of illegal narcotics. The Officers called the grandmother of the children to provide them care. The Officers arrested Heimbigner for public intoxication and resisting arrest and then delivered him to the city detention center.

“Charlie” District

Date: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 19:48

Location: 5218 Silverberry Drive http://goo.gl/maps/B0vI6

Offense: Possession of a Controlled Substance (Health and Safety Code Section 481.117) Class A Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1312220120

Corpus Christi Police arrested 26-year-old Joe Morales (12/7/1987) for possession of a controlled substance in a parking lot at 5218 Silverberry Drive Sunday. The Officer’s attention was attracted to Morales as he sat in a green 2001 Ford Focus and was approached by people who made an exchange with Morales. The Officer investigated and discovered Morales had contraband like medications not prescribed to Morales, synthetic marijuana, and fireworks. The Officer arrested Morales and delivered him to the city detention center.

 

Date: Saturday, December 21, 2013 13:11

Location: 5313 Saratoga Boulevard http://goo.gl/maps/RudRh

Offense: Child Abandonment (Penal Code Section 22.041) State Jail Felony

Case Number: 1312210093

A Corpus Christi Police Officer issued a citation to a purple 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo which was parked in a handicap parking space without authorization at 5313 Saratoga Boulevard Saturday. The Officer then noticed three children in the car ages 8, 6, and 4 without any adult supervision. The Officer waited with the car for fifteen minutes until a 34-year-old woman came to the car with groceries. The Officer generated a criminal complaint for child abandonment. The 34-year-old woman was released at the scene with the children.

“Delta” District

Date: Monday, December 23, 2013, 4:36am

Location: 3200 Elgin Street http://goo.gl/maps/Sc1Zh

Offense: Discharge a Firearm In City Limits (Penal Code Section 42.12) Class A Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1312230026

A 23-year-old man reported to the Corpus Christi Police that an unknown person discharged a firearm in the city limits at the 3200 block of Elgin Street Monday morning. No property damage or injuries were reported.

 

Date: Saturday, December 21, 2013, 14:37

Location: 1200 Annapolis Drive http://goo.gl/maps/Fp726

Offense: Illegal Dumping (Health and Safety Code Section 365.012) State Jail Felony

Case Number: 1312210111

A 61-year-old woman reported illegal dumping at the 1200 block of Annapolis Drive Saturday to the Corpus Christi Police. The 61-year-old woman told Officers some unknown person delivered boards, a dryer, lawn mower, and construction material on her driveway overnight without her consent.

Search the website Crimereports.com to research all reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi. Anyone who knows any additional information about these crimes should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2841. Information about unsolved crimes may be provided to investigators anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at 888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Patrol Report December 20, 2013

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 201 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight December 19 to 6:30am December 20, 2013. These are a sample of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

“Adam” District

Date: Thursday, December 19, 2013, 7:56am

Location: 13949 Northwest Boulevard http://goo.gl/maps/pVIRr

Offense: Burglary of a Coin Operated Machine (Penal Code Section 31.03) Class A Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1312190024

A 45-year-old man reported to the Corpus Christi Police that an unknown person broke into the drink machines overnight at a car wash located at 13949 Northwest Boulevard.

 

Date: Thursday, December 19, 2013, 22:58

Location: Buddy Lawrence Drive at Nandina Drive http://goo.gl/maps/TKJrE

Offense: Warrant of Arrest (Code of Criminal Procedure Section 15.01)

Case Number: 1312190164

Corpus Christi Police arrested 23-year-old Robert Saldana (1/11/1990) for a warrant for his arrest for theft of a firearm after a Corpus Christi Police Officer stopped Saldana at Buddy Lawrence and Nandina Drive for jaywalking.

“Bravo” District

Date: Thursday, December 19, 2013, 15:13

Location: 900 Hazel Drive http://goo.gl/maps/D44sP

Offense: Warrant of Arrest (Code of Criminal Procedure Section 15.01)

Case Number: 1312190104

Corpus Christi Police arrested 37-year-old Byron Crissman (7/13/1976) Thursday after a search, which included the patrol K9 unit, for a warrant for his arrest for a parole violation for burglary of a habitation. Corpus Christi Police went to Crissman’s residence on the 900 block of Hazel Drive Thursday afternoon because they were aware of the warrant for his arrest. The Officers were told Crissman had left walking and the Officers searched the area until they tracked Crissman to a restaurant located at 6109 McArdle Road. Crissman locked himself in a restroom and snuck out through the ceiling and ran from the Officers. The Corpus Christi Police patrol K9 joined the search until Crissman was located nearby and arrested. Officers then delivered Crissman to the city detention center for the probation violation and for an additional charge of evading arrest.

 

Date: Thursday, December 19, 2013, 23:28

Location: 600 Bel Air Drive http://goo.gl/maps/RrKXg

Offense: Burglary of a Habitation (Penal Code Section 30.02) 2nd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1312190167

A 79-year-old man reported a burglary to his residence at the 600 block of Bel Air Drive Thursday to the Corpus Christi Police. The 79-year-old man told Officers he left his home unattended and locked from 5:50pm until 11:30pm Thursday, and then discovered some unknown person entered his home without permission and took two televisions and a shotgun from inside his home. The 79-year-old man told Officers he believes the person entered the house by breaking a bedroom window to get inside.

“Charlie” District

Date: Thursday, December 19, 2013, 8:44am

Location: 4800 Edith Street http://goo.gl/maps/J7CLI

Offense: Burglary of a Habitation (Penal Code Section 30.02) 2nd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1312190030

A 46-year-old man reported a burglary to his home located at the 4800 block of Edith Street Thursday to the Corpus Christi Police. The 46-year-old told Officers that a man entered his home without permission and took a saw valued at about $1,100 dollars from inside the home. Officers learned from witnesses the identity of the person responsible for the burglary. Officers tracked the suspect and recovered the saw. No arrests have yet been made.

 

Date: Thursday, December 19, 2013, 17:41

Location: 3535 Cottonwood Street http://goo.gl/maps/kPQV1

Offense: Assault on a Public Servant (Penal Code Section 22.01) 3rd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1312190117

Corpus Christi Police arrested 21-year-old Erika Lopez (3/31/1992) for an assault on a public servant Thursday at an apartment complex located at 3535 Cottonwood Street. Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint of a disturbance and found a 22-year-old man arguing with several people at an apartment. The 22-year-old man told Officers he was there to collect a child as required by a custody agreement. Lopez continued the disturbance and a Corpus Christi Police Officer contacted Lopez to escort her upstairs to gather the child. Lopez swung her elbow to strike the Officer in the chin. Lopez was arrested for the assault and delivered to the city detention center.

“Delta” District

Date: Thursday, December 19, 2013, 9:25am

Location: 1300 Eighteenth Street http://goo.gl/maps/dDdF1

Offense: Burglary of a Building (Penal Code Section 30.02) State Jail Felony

Case Number: 1312190037

Corpus Christi Police arrested 52-year-old Roland Escobar (2/8/1961) for burglary and evading arrest at the 1300 block of Eighteenth Street Thursday. Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint of a burglary in progress at a building on the 1300 block of Eighteenth Street at 9:25am. Officers arrived and saw Escobar in the progress of the burglary. Escobar ran from the Officers. Escobar kicked open the door to a home on the 1400 block of Eighteenth Street as he fled from Officers; but was chased out of the home by those in the home. Corpus Christi Police Officers captured Escobar and arrested him for Burglary of a Building, Evading Arrest, and Criminal Trespass. Escobar was delivered to the city detention center.

 

Date: Thursday, December 19, 2013, 11:28am

Location: 411 North Shoreline Boulevard http://goo.gl/maps/AGGKB

Offense: Criminal Trespass (Penal Code Section 30.05) Class B Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1312190052

Corpus Christi Police arrested 24-year-old Joe Guzman (8/29/1989) for criminal trespass at a hotel at 411 North Shoreline Boulevard Thursday. Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint of a person who refused to leave the office at 11:28am. Officers learned that employees demanded Guzman to leave the office after he became an annoyance and even answer the phones when they rang. Officers arrested Guzman for Criminal Trespass and for resisting arrest. Guzman was then delivered to the city detention center.

Search the website Crimereports.com to research all reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi. Anyone who knows any additional information about these crimes should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2841. Information about unsolved crimes may be provided to investigators anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at 888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Patrol Report December 19, 2013

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 155 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight December 18 to 6:30am December 19, 2013. These are a sample of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Adam” District

Date: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 11:24am

Location: 3800 Betel Street http://goo.gl/maps/QsU5f

Offense: Possession of a Controlled Substance (Health and Safety Code Section 481.117) 3rd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1312180051

Corpus Christi Police arrested 19-year-old Librado Esquivel (4/22/1994) for possession of a controlled substance at the 3800 block of Betel Street Wednesday night. Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint of a fight with guns and bats at the 3800 block of Betel Street at 11:24am. Officers found several people involved in an argument, but no person was injured. Officers conducted a search for weapons and discovered contraband which the officers believe is marijuana and prescription medication not prescribed to the person in possession of it. Officers arrested Librado Esquivel and delivered him to the city detention center for Possession of a Controlled Substance.

 

“Bravo” District

Date: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 7:51am

Location: 7300 Diamond Ridge Drive http://goo.gl/maps/09o9x

Offense: Warrant of Arrest (Code of Criminal Procedure 15.01)

Case Number: 1312180032

Corpus Christi Police arrested 43-year-old John Henry (6/4/1970) for a warrant for his arrest from Mississippi Wednesday at the 7300 block of Diamond Ridge. Corpus Christi Police investigated a theft complaint on the 700 block of Chase Monday and learned that Henry may have been responsible. Officers also learned that Henry had an active felony warrant for his arrest from Mississippi. Officers tracked Henry to his work site and arrested Henry for the warrant for his arrest and then delivered him to the city detention center. Investigation of the theft complaint on Chase Street continues.

 

Date: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 8:54am

Location: 6500 Yorktown Boulevard http://goo.gl/maps/QFR9H

Offense: Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle (Penal Code Section 31.07) State Jail Felony

Case Number: 1312180034

A 40-year-old man reported several stolen vehicles from a construction site on the 6500 block of Yorktown Boulevard Wednesday to the Corpus Christi Police. The 40-year-old man told Officers an unknown person defeated the gate to a fenced area where vehicles were stored and stole a yellow and black Sperry heavy construction loader valued at $50,000 dollars and a trailer valued at $900 dollars from the site overnight.

 

Date: Thursday, December 19, 2013, 1:52am

Location: 1338 Waldron Road http://goo.gl/maps/xEVdL

Offense: Warrant of Arrest (Code of Criminal Procedure 15.01)

Case Number: 1312190010

Corpus Christi Police arrested 56-year-old Dale Lidy (5/7/1957) for two warrants for his arrest after he was found sleeping in a restroom of a park on Waldron Road. Corpus Christi Police Officers noticed the door to a restroom open at the Parker Park at 1:52am and went inside to investigate. Officers found Lidy asleep on the floor and then learned Lidy had a warrant for his arrest for Possession of Marijuana and for unlawful carrying a weapon. Officers arrested Lidy and then delivered him to the city detention center.

 

“Charlie” District

Date: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 6:13am

Location: 2900 Santa Sofia Street http://goo.gl/maps/VYnBJ

Offense: Deadly Conduct (Penal Code Section 22.05) 3rd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1312180017

A 35-year-old man reported to Corpus Christi Police that some unknown person discharged a firearm and caused an estimated #3,500 dollars worth of damage to his three vehicles which were parked and unattended on the 2900 block of Santa Sofia Wednesday morning. No injuries were reported and a witness described the suspect vehicle to Corpus Christi Police as a black Cadillac Escalade which drove with its lights off at about 6:00am.

 

Date: Thursday, December 19, 2013, 3:28am

Location: Donegal Drive at Everhart Road http://goo.gl/maps/7v3Jh

Offense: Public Intoxication (Penal Code Section 49.02) Class C Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1312190013

Corpus Christi Police arrested 48-year-old Alvin Villarreal (9/28/1965) for public intoxication at the intersection of Donegal and Everhart Road Thursday morning. Corpus Christi Police responded to the area for a man who laid on a bus bench unconscious. Corpus Christi Fire Department Medical staff determined that the man, Alvin Villarreal, did not have a medical condition, but was intoxicated. Corpus Christi Police Officers arrested Villarreal and delivered him to the city detention center.

 

“Delta” District

Date: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 16:15

Location: Edwards Street at Lewis Street http://goo.gl/maps/B8oSd

Offense: Prohibited Weapon (Penal Code Section 46.05) Class A Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1312180087

Corpus Christi Police arrested 21-year-old Reynaldo Alvarado (5/18/1992) for possession of a prohibited weapon Wednesday at the intersection of Edwards Street and Lewis Street. Corpus Christi Police responded to a fight complaint in the middle of the street at 4:15pm and discovered one of the men in the fight, Alvarado, used metal knuckles. Officers arrested Alvarado because metal knuckles are a prohibited weapon and then delivered Alvarado to the city detention center.

Search the website Crimereports.com to research all reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi. Anyone who knows any additional information about these crimes should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2841. Information about unsolved crimes may be provided to investigators anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at 888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Patrol Report December 18, 2013

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 164 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight December 17 to 6:00am December 18, 2013. These are a sample of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

“Adam” District

Date: Monday, December 16, 2013, 20:47

Location: 3829 U.S. Highway 77 http://goo.gl/maps/eqCJF

Offense: Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle (Penal Code Section 31.07) State Jail Felony

Case Number: 1312160150

A 41-year-old man reported his gray 2000 Ford Expedition stolen from the store parking lot located at 3829 U.S. Highway 77 Monday to the Corpus Christi Police.

 

Date: Monday, December 16, 2013, 21:31

Location: 3829 U.S. Highway 77 http://goo.gl/maps/eqCJF

Offense: Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle (Penal Code Section 31.07) State Jail Felony

Case Number: 1312160157

A 31-year-old woman reported her beige 2012 Ford Expedition stolen from the store parking lot located at 3829 U.S. Highway 77 Monday to the Corpus Christi Police Department.

“Bravo” District

Date: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 00:09

Location: 5750 Curtis Clark Drive http://goo.gl/maps/3KsGZ

Offense: Burglary of a Vehicle (Penal Code Section 30.04) Class A Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1312180003

Corpus Christi Police arrested 35-year-old Jose Delarosa (12/15/1978) for burglary of two vehicles, three charges of criminal mischief, evading arrest, and possession of marijuana at an apartment complex located at 5750 Curtis Clark Drive Wednesday morning. Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint of a man who broke into a vehicle at about midnight. Officers arrived and saw Delarosa in a vehicle and confronted him. Delarosa ran from the Officers, but Officers chased and apprehended Delarosa. Delarosa was found with contraband and additionally charged with possession of marijuana. Officers met with several witnesses who accused Delarosa of destroying a fence, a tailgate to a truck, and a window with an estimated total loss of $400. Delarosa was delivered to the city detention center.

“Charlie” District

Date: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 2:20am

Location: 4400 Haverhill Lane http://goo.gl/maps/JbaQY

Offense: Driving While Intoxicated (Penal Code Section 49.04) Class B Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1312180013

Corpus Christi Police arrested 28-year-old Liza Vasquez (6/5/1985) for Driving While Intoxicated on the 4400 block of Haverhill Lane Wednesday morning. Corpus Christi Police responded to a vehicle crash in which a gray 2000 Ford Expedition struck a house. Officers learned the Expedition traveled south on the 5600 block of Flynn Parkway and left the roadway into a ditch. The Officers believe the Expedition then went back onto the road, spun and traveled backward to strike a street sign, then a fire hydrant and then a tree. The Officers believe the Expedition then traveled forward and struck a house. The Officers believe the Expedition reversed to strike the same tree again, and then moved forward to strike a parked and unattended gray 2013 Honda Accord. The Officers arrested the operator of the Expedition, 28-year-old Liza Vasquez, and took her to the hospital for a medical evaluation and to collect a specimen of her blood. Officers impounded the Expedition and delivered Vasquez to the city detention center.

Search the website Crimereports.com to research all reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi. Anyone who knows any additional information about these crimes should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2841. Information about unsolved crimes may be provided to investigators anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at 888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Police Investigate Hit & Run Crash on Crosstown Expressway

Date: Monday, December 16, 2013, 23:52

Location: 4800 Crosstown Expressway http://goo.gl/maps/X5oF1

Offense: Accident Involving Injury or Death (Transportation Code Section 550.021)

Crash Number: C1308334 (1312170003)

Corpus Christi Police Crash Investigators are investigating a hit and run crash that happened on the Crosstown Expressway near Gollihar Monday night. Corpus Christi Police responded to a vehicle crash with a pedestrian on the 4800 block of the Crosstown Expressway at 11:52pm Monday night. Officers learned that a 52-year-old man put fuel in a stalled vehicle on the shoulder when the 52-year-old man was struck by a passing truck. The 52-year-old man was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. The Officers learned that the truck continued to travel south on the Crosstown Expressway and did not return to provide aid or information as required by state law.

Corpus Christi Police Investigators from the Traffic Safety Section seek a dark-colored Dodge 1500 truck between the year models 1994-2001 which has the passenger side mirror broken off as involved in this crash. Anyone with any additional information about this crash, or knows who is responsible, should contact the Corpus Christi Police Traffic Safety Section at 886-2690.

Patrol Report December 17, 2013

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 169 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight December 16 to 6:30am December 17, 2013. These are a sample of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Adam” District

Date: Monday, December 16, 2013, 18:38

Location: 900 Poth Lane http://goo.gl/maps/LvfkY

Offense: Burglary of a Habitation (Penal Code Section 30.02) 2nd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1312160133

A 56-year-old man reported a burglary to his home at the 900 block of Poth Lane Monday to the Corpus Christi Police. The 56-year-old man told Officers some unknown person broke a bathroom window and stole jewelry valued at about $1,700 dollars from inside his home while the house was unattended between 9:00am and 6:30pm Monday.

 

Date: Monday, December 16, 2013, 18:30

Location: 10900 Mayfield Drive http://goo.gl/maps/xBz6s

Offense: Warrant of Arrest (Code of Criminal Procedure 15.01)

Case Number: 1312160130

Corpus Christi Police arrested 17-year-old Zondra Shaw (2/28/1996) at her home on the 10900 block of Mayfield Drive Monday for a warrant for her arrest for fraudulent use of credit cards. Officers delivered Shaw to the city detention center.

 

Date: Monday, December 16, 2013, 10:25am

Location: 3386 County Road 52 http://goo.gl/maps/69hVc

Offense: Burglary of a Vehicle (Penal Code Section 30.04) Class A Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1312160055

A 24-year-old man reported a burglary to several vehicles at 3386 County Road 52 Monday to the Corpus Christi Police. The 24-year-old man told Officers the fence that surrounds the property was cut and tools were stolen from locked storage trailers for a business that were parked in the fenced area. The 24-year-old man estimated the value of the tools at about $1,000 dollars.

 

“Bravo” District

Date: Monday, December 16, 2013, 14:16

Location: 15338 South Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/lk151

Offense: Theft (Penal Code Section 31.03) State Jail Felony

Case Number: 1312160089

A 67-year-old man reported a theft at 15338 South Padre Island Drive Monday to the Corpus Christi Police. The 67-year-old man told Officers some unknown person stole his eleven foot kayak valued at $1,800 dollars.

 

Date: Monday, December 16, 2013, 8:10am

Location: 14254 South Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/i2ny2

Offense: Criminal Mischief (Penal Code Section 28.03) Class A Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1312160034

A 31-year-old man reported a damaged window at a business at 14254 South Padre Island Drive Monday to Corpus Christi Police. The 31-year-old man told Officers some unknown person broke the window to the front door of a restaurant and estimated the cost to repair the damage at about $900 dollars.

 

Date: Monday, December 16, 2013, 8:17am

Location: 7000 Sandra Lane http://goo.gl/maps/vXmjg

Offense: Burglary of a Habitation (Penal Code Section 30.02) 2nd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1312160035

A 16-year-old girl reported a burglary at her home on the 7000 block of Sandra Lane Monday to the Corpus Christi Police. The 16-year-old girl called Corpus Christi Police at 8:17am and said she was home alone and she heard several unknown men enter her house without permission and ransack the house. The 16-year-old girl told Officers she barricaded herself in an upstairs room until Officers arrived. No injuries were reported. The 16-year-old girl reported the downstairs area of her home was ransacked, but had not discovered anything missing.

 

Date: Monday, December 16, 2013, 12:23pm

Location: 5900 Golden Canyon Drive http://goo.gl/maps/YlbpC

Offense: Theft (Penal Code Section 31.03) Class C Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1312160101

A 63-year-old man reported mail stolen from his mailbox at the 5900 block of Canyon Drive Monday to the Corpus Christi Police. The 63-year-old man told Officers he saw a light green Sport Utility Vehicle drive to his mailbox at about 12:20pm and the woman took mail from his mailbox without permission. The 63-year-old man told Officers the suspect vehicle had two women inside who appeared to be about 50 years in age.

 

“Charlie” District

Date: Monday, December 16, 2013, 7:10am

Location: 4422 Weber Road http://goo.gl/maps/TIdMp

Offense: Aggravated Robbery (Penal Code Section 29.03) 1st Degree Felony

Case Number: 1312160028

A 38-year-old woman reported an aggravated Robbery at a store located at 4422 Weber Road to the Corpus Christi Police Monday. The 38-year-old woman told Officers a man came into the store, displayed a knife and demanded money from the register. The 38-year-old woman told Officers she said she had no money in the register because the store just opened and the man then demanded her personal cash. The 38-year-old woman told Officers the man left with nothing after she told him she had no money. The 38-year-old woman told Officers she believes there was a second man who waited outside the store as a lookout and both men were about 20 years in age and wore hoodies.

 

Date: Monday, December 16, 2013, 14:08

Location: 5535 Bonner Drive http://goo.gl/maps/NPsBA

Offense: Aggravated Robbery (Penal Code Section 29.03) 1st Degree Felony

Case Number: 1312160085

A 48-year-old man reported an aggravated Robbery at a store located at 5535 Bonner Drive Monday. The 48-year-old man told Officers a man about 20 years in age who wore a hoodie entered the store, displayed a knife, and demanded cash from the register. The 48-year-old man told Officers he displayed a handgun to the suspect and the suspect ran out of the store without taking anything.

 

Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 1:47am

Location: 6410 Weber Road http://goo.gl/maps/tXHny

Offense: Aggravated Assault (Penal Code Section 22.02) 2nd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1312170011

Corpus Christi Police arrested 29-year-old Christopher Edwards (12/22/1983) for Aggravated Assault Tuesday at a nightclub at 6410 Weber Road. Corpus Christi Police responded to a fight which involved several people at 1:47am. Three people went to the hospital for treatment of non life-threatening injuries. Officers learned that Edwards displayed a knife in the fight and attempted to cut the bouncers of the club as they escorted him out of the club. Corpus Christi Police arrested Edwards for Aggravated Assault. Officers additionally charged Edwards with possession of a controlled substance when the Officers discovered he had contraband concealed in his shoes. Edwards was then delivered to the city detention center.

 

Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 2:13am

Location: 6410 Weber Road http://goo.gl/maps/tXHny

Offense: Burglary of a Vehicle (Penal Code Section 30.04) Class A Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1312170008

Corpus Christi Police arrested 24-year-old Robert Mendiola (6/21/1989) for burglary of a vehicle at 6410 Weber Road Tuesday morning. Corpus Christi Police responded to a fight complaint at a nightclub at 6410 Weber Road at 1:47am and conducted an arrest. While the responding Officers investigated the assault, Officers learned that one of the customers at the club saw Mendiola in the customers white Chevy Tahoe stealing. Officers arrested Mendiola for Burglary of a Vehicle. Officers additionally charged Mendiola with possession of a controlled substance when they discovered Mendiola had medication not prescribed to him, and then delivered Mendiola to the city detention center.

 

“Delta” District

Date: Monday, December 16, 2013, 19:20

Location: 3800 Mac Arthur Street http://goo.gl/maps/fapZo

Offense: Driving While Intoxicated (Penal Code Section 49.04) Class B Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1312160140

Corpus Christi Police responded to a vehicle crash with a bus on the 3800 block of MacArthur Monday night. Corpus Christi Police learned that a tan 2003 Mercury Sable operated by an 18-year-old man drove south on MacArthur in a 30 mile per hour speed zone, lost control of the vehicle, swerved into oncoming traffic, and struck a Regional Transit Authority bus and a black Saturn sedan. There were five passengers on the bus who were all not injured and the Saturn was unoccupied. The 18-year-old was taken to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries. Corpus Christi Police discovered evidence that the 18-year-old man consumed alcoholic beverages and the Investigating Officers initiated an investigation for Driving While Intoxicated. Corpus Christi Police collected a specimen of blood from the 18-year-old man while at the hospital. The 18-year-old man remained in the hospital for treatment.

Search the website Crimereports.com to research all reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi. Anyone who knows any additional information about these crimes should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2841. Information about unsolved crimes may be provided to investigators anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at 888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.