All posts by Kirk Stowers

Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District, Patrol Division

Police Investigate Shooting at 3200 Block of Ayers Sunday Morning

Date: Sunday, November 6, 2016, 1:22am
Location: 3200 Ayers Street
Offense: Murder (Penal Code Section 19.02)
Case Number: 1611060010

Corpus Christi Police are investigating a homicide that happened Sunday morning at a bar on the 3200 block of Ayers Street.

Corpus Christi Police responded to the El Rincon bar located at 3200 Ayers Street for a call of a shooting at 1:22am. Officers found a 34-year-old man in the parking lot with obvious injuries and the 34-year-old man was taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital where he died, Officers gathered information about the suspect and are following up on several promising leads. No arrest has been made by the time of this post.

The Corpus Christi Police Robbery and Homicide Detectives went to the scene to gather information and evidence. Detectives have several witnesses who are providing recorded statements, but there is a concern that not all witnesses have spoken to Detectives. Detectives would like anyone with any additional information about this crime to contact them at 886-2841. Information may be provided to Detectives anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or online at http://www.888TIPS.com.

Update November 6, 2016, 16:04 

Corpus Christi Police arrested Gregorio Garcia (8/8/1978) at the 700 block of Osage Street for murder related to this homicide.

Bravo District, Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division

People Shop With Counterfeit Money, Crime Stoppers Offers Reward To Stop Their Shopping Spree

Date: Thursday, October 13, 2016, 16:02
Location: 5601 Saratoga Boulevard
Offense: Forgery of a Financial Instrument (Penal Code Section 32.21)
Case Number: 1610130123

Corpus Christi Police Financial Crimes Detectives are investigating several cases of store transactions where counterfeit money was used to purchase merchandise and Detectives want help from the public to identify the suspects.

Several of the cases include the same suspects. One case was reported on October 13, 2016 at a corner store located at 5601 Saratoga Boulevard at 4pm. The suspects in this case used a fake 100 dollar bill to buy hygiene products, personal lubricant, and gift cards.

A previous Case was reported on May 7, 2016 at a home improvement store located at 4038 South Port Avenue where the suspects purchased a 20 ounce drink, and wiper blades. In each case the suspects received cash as change for the balance of the transaction.

On the occasion at the home improvement store, one suspect wore a white sleeveless shirt, used a cane, had a tattoo on the outer part of the left and right calf, and a tribal style tattoo on its left arm. The second suspect wore a red/white/black plaid shirt, had a tattoo on his upper right arm as well as a tribal style tattoo on his left arm. Detectives say both suspects entered the home improvement store at the same time. Detectives say one suspect went to the cashier while the other left the store and waited outside the door. Detectives say after the transaction was complete, both suspects left in a red passenger car.

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If you can identify either of these suspects, or have any additional information about these crimes, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division

Man Steals Store Phone, Crime Stoppers Offers Reward For His Capture

Date: Saturday, January 25, 2016, 13:38
Location: 5313 Saratoga Boulevard
Offense: Theft (Penal Code Section 31.03)
Case Number: 1601250087

A 22 year old man reported a theft at a grocery store located on Saratoga Boulevard to Corpus Christi Police and Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward to capture the person responsible for the theft.

The 22 year old man told Officers he is employed in loss prevention at the store. The 22 year old man told Officers that a man stole a store phone valued at $500 dollars and the 22 year old man provided officers images of a couple accused of the theft. The suspect is described as an adult male who has a medium build with dark hair and is clean shaven. The suspect left in a newer model two door red Honda with a sun/moon roof. An adult female was the operator of the suspect vehicle.

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If you know who is responsible for this theft, or have any additional information about this crime, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

Criminal Investigations Division

Crime Stoppers Offers Reward For Fugitive Who Is Violent With His Family

Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for the first person to call 886-2600 to provide information which leads to the capture of 25-year-old Jose Musquiz (11/21/1990).

Musquiz has multiple active warrants for his arrest for accusations of several assaults on a family member.

Jose Musquiz (11/21/1990) Wanted for several assaults on family members
Jose Musquiz (11/21/1990)
Wanted for several assaults on family members

Musquiz is described as a white male who stands 5 feet tall, weighs 135 pounds, has black hair, brown eyes, words tattooed around the base of his neck and stars tattooed on the front of his shoulders.

If you can help law enforcement locate Musquiz, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stopper sis anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

Bravo District, Criminal Investigations Division

Man Steals Bike From 14 Year Old Boy

Date: Saturday, September 24, 2016, 17:02
Location: 6101 Saratoga Boulevard
Offense: Theft (Penal Code Section 31.01)
Case Number: 1609240112

A 14 year old boy reported his bike stolen at a store on Saratoga Boulevard on last September.

Corpus Christi Police responded to a store located at 6101 Saratoga at about 5pm on September 24th and a 14 year old boy said his gold and black BMX bike was stolen. The 14 year old boy explained that he rode the bike to the store with friends and they left their bikes at the bike rack when they went into the store. The 14 year old boy told Officers his bike was gone when he and his friends came out of the store.

Officers searched store surveillance video and saw an adult man take the unattended bike from the rack and ride away. The Officers captured an image of the man and now would like help from the public to identify the suspect.

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If you recognize this man, or have any additional information about this crime, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn the tipster a cash reward.

Bravo District, Criminal Investigations Division

Man Buys Booze With Stolen Credit Card

Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2016, 18:03
Location: 3237 Alameda Street
Offense: Credit Card Abuse (Penal Code Section 32.31)
Case Number: 1609200118

A 30 year old woman has accused an unknown man of using her credit card without her permission in order to buy liquor from a store last September.

A 48 year old woman called Corpus Christi Police on September 20th to report a suspicious man in the liquor store where the woman is employed. The 48 year old woman told Officers that an unknown man bought several bottles of distilled spirits, and once the credit card was approved, the man turned around to make another purchase of several bottles of liquor. The 48 year old woman told Officers she challenged the larger purchase by requesting to see the man’s identification to match with the card, but the man grabbed the card and left the store.

Officers researched the name on the card and contacted a 30 year old woman who told Officers she did not authorize anyone to use her credit card. The 30 year old woman told Officers her card was stolen on the University campus and she accused the unknown man of credit card abuse.

The unknown man is described as an adult male who wore a black cap, orange long sleeve shirt, had a tattoo of the “CC Hooks” on his left hand and a tattoo of “361” in the shape of a star on his right hand and left in a red in color mustang.

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If you can identify this man, or have any additional information about this crime, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn the tipster a cash reward.

Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Men Steal Vape Pens From Store. Crime Stoppers Offers Reward For Their Capture

Date: Monday, October 3, 2016, 22:10
Location: 5405 Everhart Road
Offense: Theft (Penal Code Section 31.03)
Case Number: 1610030171

A 55 year old man reported a theft at a store located at 5405 Everhart Road on October 3rd and Police have released video and Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward in order to help capture the thieves.

The 55 year old man told Officers that two unknown men came into the store at about 10:10pm and approached the counter. The 55 year old man told Officers the men grabbed a box of lighters and a box of vape pens from the counter and ran out of the store without paying for the merchandise. The 55 year old man told Officers the total loss was about $200 dollars worth of merchandise and Officers continue to search for the two thieves.

The 55 year old man described the suspects as teenage males, one who wore a black shirt with blue shorts, and the other wore an orange hoodie and blue jeans. The 55 year old man told Officers both suspects were thin built and are frequent customers to the location and always come to the store on foot.

If you can identify either of these thieves, or have any additional information about this crime, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn the tipster a cash reward.

Community Outreach

City Hosts Vehicle Auction Saturday

The City of Corpus Christi will auction 118 cars, trucks, and motorcycles at the Police Vehicle Impound Lot, located at 5485 Greenwood Drive, on Saturday, November 5th, 2016. The auction will start at 10:00 am.

The general public is encouraged to register and view the vehicles for auction from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Friday, November 4, 2016. The general public can continue to view the vehicles from 8:00 am to 10:00 am on the day of the auction.

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

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Man Flees From Law, Now Crime Stoppers Offers Reward To Capture Him

Craig Harvey (9/11/1970) Wanted For Evading Arrest
Craig Harvey (9/11/1970)
Wanted For Evading Arrest

Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for the first person to provide information that leads to the capture of a fugitive who is wanted for Felony Evading Arrest.

Craig Alan Harvey (9/11/1970) has a felony warrant for his arrest for Evading Arrest in a vehicle and for misdemeanor evading arrest. Harvey is described as a 46-year-old man who stands 6 feet tall, weighs about 205 pounds, has brown hair, hazel eyes, has a scar on his right eyebrow, a tattoo of a heart with “Monica” on his chest, and had a last known address in Portland, Texas.

Anyone with information that can aid law enforcement to capture Harvey should call Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is entirely anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn the caller a cash reward.

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Crime Stoppers Offers Cash Reward To Capture Murder Suspect

Julian Vela (7/11/1989) wanted for Aggravated Assault and Murder
Julian Vela (7/11/1989)
wanted for Aggravated Assault and Murder

Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for the first person to provide information that leads to the capture of a fugitive who is wanted for Murder.

Julian Vela (7/11/1989) has a Nueces County warrant for Aggravated Assault and  for murder. Vela is described as a 27-year-old man who stands 5 feet 7 inches tall, is about 180 pounds, has brown hair, hazel eyes, a scar on his left forearm, a tattoo on his back and on his neck, and had a last known address in Robstown, Texas.

Anyone with information that can aid law enforcement to capture Vela should call Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is entirely anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn the caller a cash reward.