All posts by Kirk Stowers

Charlie District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Police Seek Purse Snatcher Near Kostroyz & Gollihar

Occurred Sunday, September 2, 2012 17:39, 4444 Kostoryz, Theft-purse snatching, 1209020119

Corpus Christi Police are searching for a Hispanic man in a white older model pickup truck that stole a purse from a 32-year-old woman as she loaded groceries into her car Sunday afternoon.

A 32-year-old woman told police that she loaded groceries into her car in the parking lot of HEB on Kostoryz Road at Gollihar Road when a man took her purse from the shopping cart. The woman told police the man got into an older model white pick up truck and left northbound on Kostoryz toward McArdle. The 32-year-old woman told police the truck was driven by a heavy-set Hispanic Woman.

The entire event was recorded on store video surveillance cameras and investigators will evaluate the recording to identify any suspects.

The man who took the purse is described as a Hispanic man, between 30 to 40 years in age, about 5 ft. 9 inches tall, about 130 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with additional information about this crime should call Corpus Christi Police Property crimes investigators, or submit a tip to Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit an online tip at www.888TIPS.com.

*UPDATE*

Monday    September 3, 2012 12:45pm     100 Shawnee

While on patrol, Officer E. Tagle noticed a white Chevy truck turn from Shawnee on to Agnes Street without signaling the turn. The driver, Nemias Gonzalez 11/7/82 was contacted and found to have his driver’s license under suspension. He was arrested. The passenger Michelle Martinez 5/18/86 did not have a valid driver’s license. The vehicle was impounded and upon conducting an inventory, Officer Tagle located a purse that did not appear to belong to the vehicles occupants.  An investigation revealed it was stolen during the incident posted above. Their vehicle and general physical descriptions matched those described in the original theft report. Both suspects were arrested for the theft of the purse. Additional items were also located in the truck and further investigation will determine if that property is stolen as well.

Delta District, Patrol Division

One Man Stabbed, One Man Shot In Fight on Van Loan Avenue

Occurred Sunday, September 02, 2012, 15:37, 1600 Stillman Avenue, Aggravated Assault, 1209020104

Two men were sent to the hospital Sunday afternoon with serious injuries after they were in a fight that started on the 1700 block of Van Loan Avenue and ended with a vehicle crash on the 1600 block of Stillman Avenue.

A 33-year-old man got into a fight with a 30-year-old man on the 1700 block of Van Loan Avenue Sunday afternoon. The 33-year-old was then stabbed by the 30-year-old with a broken bottle. The 33-year-old man got into a green 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis and fled.

The 30-year-old got into the Mercury with the 33-year-old man and continued to fight until the car crashed into a parked and unoccupied 1996 Jeep Cherokee at the 1600 block of Stillman Avenue.

The 30-year-old man was shot in the back by four men that left the area in a red Dodge Charger.

The 30-year-old man and the 33-year-old man were taken to the hospital and into surgery in critical condition.

The event is in the early stages of the investigation and detectives continue to piece together information. The event is not believed to be gang related. Police have not yet arrested anyone related to this event.

Corpus Christi Police are searching for four black men in a red Dodge Charger that were responsible for discharging a firearm that caused serious injury to the 30-year-old man.

Anyone with any information about this crime should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit an online tip at www.888TIPS.com.

Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District, Patrol Division

Man Steals Lawn Care Equipment From Van

 

Occurred Friday, August 17, 2012, 14:32, 200 Atlantic Street, Burglary of a Motor Vehicle, 1208170093

Corpus Christi Police ask help from the public to identify and locate the persons responsible for stealing lawn care equipment from a vehicle on Friday, August 17, 2012 at the 200 block of Atlantic Street.

A Hispanic man drove a red Ford Explorer with a Hispanic woman as a passenger on the 200 block of Atlantic at 2:32 pm and stopped next to a silver 1999 Plymouth Voyager. The man got out of the Explorer, threw rocks at the window of the Voyager to break the window. The man then pulled out two line trimmers valued at $125 from the inside of the Voyager. The man got into the Explorer and drove away west on Atlantic.

The man is described as a Hispanic male, 20 to 25 years of age who wore a black cap, light blue shirt, and black shorts. The woman passenger is described as a Hispanic female, 20 to 25 years of age who wore her hair in a bun.

Anyone interested to research reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi should search Crimereports.com for valuable information.

Anyone with information about this crime should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or log on to www.888TIPS.com. If the information leads to an arrest it could earn the caller a cash reward.

Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Auto Burglars Use Stolen Credit Cards

Occurred Thursday, August 16, 2012, 19:00, Burglary from a Vehicle, Credit Card Abuse 1208160155

The Corpus Christi Police Financial Crimes Investigators would like help from the public to identify and locate the individuals involved in credit card abuse.

The Detectives released pictures of four individuals that have bought merchandise with several credit cards that were stolen from several vehicles. The four suspects in these crimes are two men and two women.

The credit cards taken from two cars in Annaville were used at the Wal-Mart at Greenwood and then in several stores on the way out to Padre Island. Police Patrol Officers have collected some of the stolen credit cards on the south side of Corpus Christi.

Anyone with any information about these crimes should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit tips online at www.888TIPS.com.

Corpus Christi Police encourage everyone not to leave anything of value in an unoccupied vehicle.

        

 

Adam District, Traffic Safety Division

Crash Disrupts Lunch Time Traffic On Freeway

Occurred Thursday, August 30, 2012, 11:25am, 1500 State Highway 358 northbound at Agnes Street, Major Vehicle Crash, C1206584

A traffic crash disrupted lunch time traffic on North Padre Island Drive at Agnes Thursday. Minor injuries were reported after the front axle was torn from a truck.

A white Ford F-150 pickup changed lanes when unsafe in front of a white 2001 International Harvester Scout commercial vehicle. The Scout truck braked and turned into the concrete divider on the freeway which caused the front axle to tear from the truck.

Each of the trucks had only the operator as occupants with no passengers. Minor injuries were reported.

A third vehicle, a white 2000 Nissan Maxima four door car with 3 occupants, struck the truck that hit the retaining wall.

The White Ford F-150 left the scene without providing information as required. Police Crash Investigators request the public call 886-2690 with any information that can identify or locate the operator of the F-150.

Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District, Patrol Division

Family Member Finds Missing 12 Year Old Child

Occurred Thursday, August 30, 2012, 11:57am, 1200 South Port Returned Missing Child 1208280161

Cameron Hernandez, the 12-year-old child girl reported missing since Tuesday, was found by her aunt at the 1200 block of South Port Avenue Thursday at noon.

The aunt posted flyers after she heard tips from the public that the 12-year-old girl was sighted in the area of Port and Morgan. The aunt then saw the 12-year-old girl walk in the area and then phoned police.

The 12-year-old is safe and taken to Driscoll Children’s Hospital as a precaution. The family has been notified and is with the child. Detectives continue to investigate this event and have not provided any conclusion other than the child is safe.

The Corpus Christi Police Department thanks the public for the information provided to locate the child.

Adam District, Patrol Division

Wanted Felon Arrested Eating Dinner When Recognized By Off Duty Police Officer

Occurred Wednesday, August 29, 2012, 22:00 10514 Leopard Street Warrant Service 1208290142

A known gang member was arrested after he was recognized by an off duty Peace Officer eating dinner at a restaurant Wednesday night.

Corpus Christi Police were called to Big Sam’s at 10:00 pm to serve a warrant for arrest on a known gang member, 48-year-old Felix Zapata Jr. (8/17/1964) who was identified as likely armed and dangerous. An off duty peace officer recognized Zapata when the officer had dinner at the restaurant. The officer knew Zapata had an active arrant for arrest and called police to effect the arrest.

Zapata had warrants for his arrest for a parole violation for Possession of Cocaine and a felony warrant for failure to appear for court. Officers found in Zapata’s pants pockets several sandwich bags that contained a white powder believed to be cocaine.

Zapata was delivered to the city detention center for the two warrants for arrest and a charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance.

Charlie District, Patrol Division

Man Shocked After His Entry To Club Was Refused

Occurred Wednesday, August 29, 2012, 1:56am, 4653 Everhart Road, Public Intoxication 1208290008

A 21-year-old man was arrested for public intoxication when he refused to leave a night club and then he fought with police officers.

Two Corpus Christi Police Officers refused to allow 21-year-old Anthony Parker (10/29/1990) to enter a night club near closing time because the officers recognized Parker was intoxicated. Parker yelled at the officers and argued that the officers have no authority to tell him he was drunk. Parker then took an aggressive stance and balled his fists which prompted the officers to decide Parker must be arrested for public intoxication to prevent any injury to anyone.

The officers told Parker he was under arrest and attempted to place Parkers hands behind his back to apply handcuffs. Parker struggled with officers until Parker was exposed to the Taser electronic control device.

Parker then complied with officers instructions and was taken to the city detention center.

Charlie District, Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division

Gas Leak Stops Traffic On Staples Street

 

Occurred Wednesday, August 29, 2012, 14:33, 3800 Staples Street, Traffic disruption

Staples Street from Dody Street to Coral Place was closed to traffic and residents were asked to shelter in place Wednesday afternoon to protect everyone from injury as a result of a gas leak.
Corpus Christi city resources including the Corpus Christi Police Department were summoned to the 1000 block of Hamlin Street at 2:33pm Wednesday afternoon because a two-inch gas line was punctured by a digging crew. Hamlin Middle School, Wilson Elementary School, and area residents were immediately asked to shelter in place. The shelter request was lifted for those up wind when the risk was evaluated. The schools dismissed on time.
Some residents on the 1000 block of driftwood were evacuated as a precaution. No injuries were reported. The gas leak was stopped at 4:23pm and Staples Street was re-opened while city crews worked to repair damaged pipes.

Bravo District, Community Outreach, Patrol Division

Corpus Christi Police Start Marine Safety Patrol

 

Corpus Christi Police Officers Jon McGinley (left) and Josh Swain (right) now serve as Marine Safety Enforcement Officers in cooperation with Game Warden Jimmy Lindsey (center)

 

The Corpus Christi boaters will see an additional police presence this Labor Day Weekend.

Corpus Christi Police Officers Josh Swain and Jon McGinley have recently been trained and certified by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department as Marine Safety Enforcement Officers. These Corpus Christi Police Officers now have the ability to enforce all safety laws from the Water Safety Act and will patrol the water ways in Corpus Christi.

The Marine Safety Enforcement Officers will address the loud noise complaints from boats, speeding and hazardous boat operations, hunting and fishing violations, and boating while intoxicated violations.

The training and the equipment for this effort has been in cooperation with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the Corpus Christi Gulf Beach Rescue at no additional cost to taxpayers. The officers work in cooperation with Game Wardens for the purpose to promote water safety in the Corpus Christi area.

Corpus Christi has miles of waterfront property that include the Corpus Christi Marina, North Beach, Corpus Christi Bay, the Canals of Tropic Isles in Flour Bluff, the Canals of Padre Isles on Padre Island, the Intracoastal Waterway, the recreational ski basin, and the Corpus Christi jurisdiction reaches 3 miles off shore in the Gulf Coast waters off Padre Island.

The new Corpus Christi Police Marine Safety Enforcement Officers check a fisherman for safety equipment at Packery Channel