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Community Outreach

Detectives Make Arrest For Murder

Update on Case Number 1505090011 / P.C. 19.02 Murder

Location:1100 25th Street

Corpus Christi Police Detectives made an arrest early this afternoon for the deadly shooting that occurred just before 1 AM in the 1100 block of 25th Street.  After interviewing witnesses, it was determined that a resident from an apartment complex located at 1114 25th Street confronted a 34-year-old man in the parking lot who was reportedly breaking into a car.  The car belonged to the resident’s neighbor.  The resident had himself been a vicitm of an auto burglary several days ago. The resident threatened the man with a gun.  The burglar took off running toward the 1100 block of 25th Street and the resident shot him.  The victim was shot one time in the back, and later died at Spohn Memorial Hospital.  After the shooting, the resident went inside his apartment and did not contact officers who responded to the call.  Several hours later, detectives did contact the resident and arrested him.  A revolver, believed to be the weapon used, was recovered.     Jesus Angel Gonzales (02/16/1993) was arrested for murder, and he was additionally charged with possession of a controlled substance when narcotics were found in a pair of pants that detectives believe he was wearing at the time of the shooting.  

Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District, Patrol Division

Man Dies Of Gunshot Wound

Date: 05/09/2015       12:52 AM
 Location: 1100 25th Street
 Offense: Murder
P.C.  19.02           First Degree Felony
Case Number: 1505090011
Corpus Christi Police responded to a shooting in the 1100 block of 25th Street just before 1:00 AM. 

When they arrived they found a 34 year old male victim in the middle of 25th Street just a few feet south of Buford Street.  The victim had  a single gunshot wound to his back. 

CCFD EMS responded to the scene and transported the victim to Spohn Memorial Hospital.  A few hours later the victim was pronounced dead. 

At this time Corpus Christi Police Homicide Detectives  are speaking to  witnesses that heard the shots fired, however, no suspect, and no weapon has been recovered.

Bravo District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report 05/07/2015

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 198 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight May 6 to 7:00 a.m. on May 7, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“BRAVO” District
Date: 05/06/2015       4:30 PM
Location: 1100 Retta Drive
Offense: Wanted Person
Case Number: 1505060116
Corpus Christi Police became aware of a wanted person that was in a vehicle in the Flour Bluff area.

Officers observed the man in a 2013 Ford F150 truck traveling north in the 2300 block of Retta Drive.  The officers pursued the truck for several blocks until it turned onto the 1100 block of Graham Road and it veered into a vacant field.  The truck drove through a fence in the field before its rear wheels got stuck in the sand.

Officers arrested the suspect, Doreteo Garcia (05/10/1977), on a federal warrant for probation violation for possession of dangerous drugs.  He was additionally charged with possession of a firearm by a felon, a third degree felony, after a handgun was found in a backpack.

Also in the backpack were a pair of brass knuckles and two plastic bags that contained narcotics.
Continue reading Patrol Report 05/07/2015 →

Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Detectives Obtain Directive To Apprehend On Robbery Suspect

Corpus Christi Police Detectives have obtained a directive to apprehend warrant on a 16 year old male juvenile that they believe is involved in several of the robberies that occurred during the month of April.

Detectives took the juvenile into custody on Friday, May1  on unrelated charges of resisting apprehension, when they
attempted to  detain him after he was reported as a runaway.

During the course  of the investigation, detectives were able to connect the juvenile male to several other robberies throughout the city last month.

Detectives believe this juvenile male is a big reason for the spike in robberies seen over the pass several weeks.

Detectives do expect to make apprehensions of more juveniles in the coming weeks because they believe he had multiple accomplishes.

The juvenile remains in the Nueces County Juvenile Justice Center under a directive to apprehend for robbery.

Adam District, Bravo District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report 05/06/2015

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 202 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight May 5 to 7:00 a.m. on May 6, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“ADAM” District
Date: 05/06/2015       12:05 AM
Location: 4200 Molina Drive
Offense: Aggravated Assault
P.C.  22.02      Second Degree Felony
Case Number: 1505060004
Corpus Christi Police were dispatched to a disturbance between a son and his father at a home located in the 4200 block of Molina Drive.

When officers arrived , the 44 year old father, told officers that his son got into a confrontation with him and a 23 year old man staying at their home.  He said that a verbal altercation escalated between the three and during the disturbance his son tried to stab the other two with a knife.

The son then fled the area on foot prior to police arrival.

A short time later, other officers were able to locate the son at the intersection of Horne Road and Old Brownsville Road. The son, Antonio Villarreal (06/29/1994), was arrested for aggravated assault.  The suspect was also found to have two outstanding warrants for his arrests on drug related charges.

The father and the other man involved in the disturbance with the suspect were not injured.

 

“BRAVO” District
Date: 05/06/2015       3:10 AM
Location: 3200 Somona Drive
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated
P.C.  49.04      Class B Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1505060021
Corpus Christi Police responded to a crash involving a drunk driver and four parked cars.

Officers arrived at the crash scene and found that the suspect was driving a 2006 Chevrolet truck south in the 3200 block of Sonoma Street when it struck a parked 2005 Jeep Liberty from behind.  The truck pushed the Jeep down the street several feet until it was pushed it into a vehicle that was parked in the driveway of a home located at 3205 Somona Street.

The truck attempted to speed off, but struck another parked vehicle and a light pole in front of 3209 Somona Street. That vehicle, a 2014 Dodge Charger, was then pushed into a fourth vehicle, a parked 2011 Ford Expedition.    The suspect’s truck then became disabled and stopped.

After an investigation, officers determined that the driver, Humberto Garcia (09/03/1975) was intoxicated.  The driver was not injured and was arrested for driving while intoxicated.

 

 

“DELTA” District
Date: 05/05/2015       5:05 PM
Location: 1400 Maryland Drive
Offense: Aggravated Assault P
.C.  22.02      Second Degree Felony
Case Number: 1505050099
A 21 year old female walked into Spohn Shoreline Hospital after being stabbed by another female at a home in the 1400 block of Maryland Drive.

Corpus Christi Police Officers arrived and observed the female victim to have two stab wounds to her stomach, and a stab wound to her left arm. The female victim told officers that she went over to visit her 30 year old female friend who lived at the home. When she went inside the house she heard another female yelling at her from another room. When the female came out of the room, she recognized her. She was then attacked by the female suspect and stabbed with a knife. The victim ran out the house through the front door.

She was able to get a ride to the hospital were she was treated for the superficial wounds.

Officers attempted to locate the female suspect, but when they returned to the home on Maryland Street, she had already left the scene.

 

 

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 886-2840. 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.

Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report 05/05/2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 192 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight May 4 to 7:00 a.m. on May 5, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“DELTA” District
Date: 05/04/2015       11:25 PM
Location: 2500 State Highway 181 North
Offense: Crash
Case Number: C1501929
Corpus Christi Police responded to State Highway 181 north over Burleson Street after a semi-truck tractor and its flatbed rolled over.

The crash investigation revealed that the driver of the truck failed to control his speed upon entering a turn and lost control. The truck flipped over onto its right side blocking the roadway. A fork lift that was on the flatbed trailer was thrown off.

Northbound lanes of State Highway 181 were closed for nearly four hours while officers investigated the crash and debris was cleared from the roadway.

The 21 year old driver of the truck was transported to Spohn Memorial Hospital by CCFD EMS to be treated for injuries not believed to be life threatening.

At this time officers continue to investigate this crash and no citations have been issued.

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 Crash that closed State Highway 181 for nearly four hours

 

Continue reading Patrol Report 05/05/2014 →

Adam District, Patrol Division

Officers Involved In Shooting On Brookside Drive

The three Corpus Christi Police Officers involved in a shooting at a home located at 3818 Brookside Drive have been identified.

All three officers involved hold the rank of Senior Officer. Douglas May, a 25 year veteran; Adam Villarreal, a 24 year veteran; and Bob Dorsch, a 20 year veteran; are all currently on paid administrative leave.

The three officers involved in the shooting and a police supervisor all entered the home to talk with a 21 year old man who had locked himself in a back bedroom.  The officers were originally sent to the home to assist the man’s mother serve a mental commitment warrant on her son.

Four officers entered the home, and two remained outside to cover the windows and back door. The officers inside the home spoke to the man through the bedroom door for nearly an hour, trying to get him to come out. When three of the officers were finally able to enter the bedroom they found that the man had retreated into the closet.

While officers continued to try and speak to the man, he pulled out a handgun and pointed it at the officers. They commanded him to drop the weapon, but he refused. In fear for their lives, three of the four officers in the room fired at the victim striking him several times.

The man was taken by CCFD EMS to Christus Spohn Memorial Hospital, where he is listed in critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit. He is currently under police guard and faces charges of attempted capital murder.

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Senior Officer Douglas May

Villarreal, Adam

Senior Officer Adam Villarreal

Dorsch, Robert

Senior Officer Bob Dorsch

Adam District, Animal Care Services, Animal Control, Bravo District, Charlie District, Community Outreach, Criminal Intelligence Unit, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District, Gang Unit, Narcotics/Vice Division, Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division, Training Division

Mike Markle Appointed Interim Chief

Markle Michael

Interim Police Chief Mike Markle

Mike Markle has been named Interim Chief of the Corpus Christi Police Department.  Chief Markle is a 25 year veteran of the department.

Chief Markle holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Saint Leo University and recently completed his Masters of Business Administration from the American Military University.

In 2013 he completed the Senior Management Institute of Police, a course designed to prepare today’s police executives for the challenges of the next decade and beyond.  He also recently completed the Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar, or LEEDS, that is designed for chief executive officers of the nation’s mid-sized law enforcement agencies administered by the Federal Bureau of Investigations.

He is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, and the Police Executive Research Forum.  Locally, he serves as a board of directors member of the Wesley Community Center.

Prior to his appointment as Interim Chief, Chief Markle served as Assistant Police Chief overseeing the Operations Division. This was a position he was appointed to in May 2012.

 

 

Charlie District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report 05/04/2015

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 198 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight May 3 to 7:00 a.m. on May 4, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“CHARLIE” District
Date: 05/04/2015       12:40 AM
Location: 2900 Horne Road
Offense: Aggravated Assault P
.C.  22.02      Second Degree Felony
Case Number: 1505040008
A disturbance between neighbors over loud music led to one man going to the hospital and another to jail.

Corpus Christi Police responded to a report of an assault at a home in the 2900 block of Horne Road.  Once they arrived, a 52 year old male victim said that his neighbor was playing loud music.   When the victim decided to go to his neighbor’s house to ask him to turn down the music the neighbor refused to lower the music.

When the victim said he was going to call the police, he turned around to leave and was struck in the back of the head with a metal pipe. The victim was transported by CCFD EMS to Spohn Memorial Hospital for injuries not believed to be life threatening.

Officers arrested the neighbor, Richard Garza (09/17/1968), for aggravated assault.  They also recovered the weapon used in the assault.
Continue reading Patrol Report 05/04/2015 →

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Images Of Burglary Suspect Released

Date: 04/22/2015            7:50 PM
Location: 3200 Ocean Drive
Offense: Burglary
P.C. 30.02       State Jail Felony
Case Number: 1504220116
Corpus Christi Police Detectives have released camera surveillance images of a suspect they believe broke into the garage at a home located in the 3200 block of Ocean Drive on April 22.

The suspect made entry by cutting a lock on the outside of the garage. The suspect stole over $250 worth of property.

The homeowner was able to download surveillance video from his driveway camera system that captured images of the suspect and his vehicle.  The suspect is a male of medium build driving a newer model dark sedan.

The suspect in this case was not located and detectives need your help in identifying this individual.

Anyone with information about this case should call the Corpus Christi Police Property Crimes Detectives at 886-2840. Anyone who would like to keep their identity secret and provide information to the Detectives should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the tip online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

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Suspect standing next to his vehicle