Corpus Christi Police responded to a crash involving a motorcycle and three different vehicles at 9:45 PM along South Padre Island Drive East just before Airline Road on April 17. While en route to the call, officers were told that bystanders were performing CPR on the driver of the motorcycle. Due to the seriousness of the motorcyclist’s injuries, Corpus Christi Police Traffic Investigators were requested. The crash investigation revealed that the 27-year-old driver of the motorcycle was traveling at an unsafe speed along the freeway access road when it struck the rear passenger side of a Chevrolet Tahoe that was slowing due to traffic congestion. The motorcyle then veered off the access road, striking a raised curb, and the driver was ejected. The motorcycle, traveling without a driver, continued, crashing into a van. The motorcycle driver impacted on a car that was waiting to exit the Golden Corral Restaurant and was seriously injured. The freeway access road between South Staples Street and Airline Road was closed for nearly two hours while officers conducted the crash investigation. The motorcycle driver was transported to Spohn Memorial Hospital by CCFD EMS and died from his injuries just after 1 AM this morning. At this time, no charges are expected to be filed against anyone involved in the crash.
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Patrol Report 04/17/2015
The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 171 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight April 16 to 7:00 a.m. on April 17, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.
“CHARLIE” District
Date: 04/16/2015 8:05 PM
Location: 5800 Esplanade Drive
Offense: Aggravated Robbery
P.C. 29.03 First Degree Felony
Case Number: 1504160131
A 40 year old male victim called Corpus Christi Police after another man attempted to rob him of his wallet.
The victim was at work at a clinic located at 5826 Esplanade Drive when he went to take out a load of trash. Once outside a Hispanic male about 5`6″ tall weighing 130 pounds with a shaved head came out from the bushes and put a sharp object up to the victims neck. The suspect forced the victim to the rear of the building and demanded his wallet.
The victim was able to throw an elbow that stuck the male in the face. The suspect cut the victim on his left arm several times, but the victim managed to get away from the suspect.
The male suspect fled on foot and was last seen wearing a beige button up shirt and blue jeans.
Officers looked around the area but were unable to locate the suspect.
The victim did not suffer any major injuries to his arm and refused medical 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 886-2840. 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.
Patrol Report 04/16/2015
The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 226 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight April 15 to 7:00 a.m. on April 16, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.
“CHARLIE” District
Date: 04/16/2015 2:55 AM
Location: 7100 South Padre Island Drive
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated
P.C. 49.04 Class B Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1504160015
Corpus Christi Police were responding to the report of a vehicle driving on its tire rims down the freeway when they were notified it had crashed.
The 2001 Dodge Durango was seen by witnesses on State Highway 358 going east near Ayers Street driving with flat tires. The witness who called police said that his car was struck by pieces of the Dodge that had fallen off as it traveled down the freeway.
The witness saw the Dodge exit the freeway, at Rodd Field Road, it struck a yield sign, crossed over the curb, and hit a fire hydrant.
Officers arrived, in the 7100 block of Rodd Field Road, and after an investigation they determined that the driver, Parker Ray Morgan (01/11/1996), was intoxicated. He was arrested for driving while intoxicated and his Dodge Durango was impounded.
The witnesses’ car was only slightly damaged by the debris from the suspect’s vehicle.
Suspect crashed in fire hydrant
Patrol Report 04/15/2015
The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 203 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight April 14 to 7:00 a.m. on April 15, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.
“BRAVO” District
Date: 04/15/2015 12:50 AM
Location: 5500 State Highway 358 East
Offense: Evading Arrest in a Vehicle
P.C. 38.04 Third Degree Felony
Case Number: 1504150008
Corpus Christi Police responded to a crash on State Highway 358 east just before South Staples Street.
When officers arrived they found a 2000 Honda Accord had crashed into the center median of the freeway and had parts hanging off the car as well as two flat tires.
As officers approached the crash scene the driver took off, attempting to flee police east on the freeway even though his vehicle had extensive damage. The suspect vehicle traveled with police behind him until he finally exited the freeway at Nile Drive and turned into a restaurant parking lot.
After an investigation, the driver, Justin Capistran (09/08/1992), was determined to be intoxicated. He was arrested for driving while intoxicated, hit and run, and evading police in a vehicle.
Damaged suspect vehicle pulling over for police
Patrol Report 04/14/2015
The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 192 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight April 13 to 7:00 a.m. on April 14, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.
“ADAM” District
Date: 04/14/2015 3:15 PM
Location: 5200 Interstate Highway 37
Offense: Crash
Case Number: C1501562
Corpus Christi Police responded to a crash after a 26 year old male cab driver traveling east on Interstate 37 clipped the back of a large 70,000 pound pump truck causing the commercial truck driver to lose control.
The pump truck slid on its side before it struck the center concrete median. The truck came to rest between both sides of the concrete median.
Neither the cab driver, nor the 50 year old male truck driver were injured in the crash.
Both north and south lanes of Interstate 37 were completely shut down for several hours. Texas Department of Transportation personnel were able to bring out cones and directional trucks to aid with traffic control.
As a result of the freeway being closed officers worked many other crashes in that area as traffic began to build. A large crane was requested in order to try and lift the pump truck off the median.
The cab driver was cited for failure to drive in a single lane.
Patrol Report 04/13/2015
The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 189 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight April 12 to 7:00 a.m. on April 13, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.
“BRAVO” District
Date: 04/12/2015 9:25 PM
Location: Beach Marker 208
Offense: Driving while Intoxicated
P.C. 49.04 Class B Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1504120145
Corpus Christi Police responded to a report of a vehicle that had driven into the Packery Channel south jetty and landed nearly 40 yards into the channel.
The driver of the 2006 Dodge truck, Raul Cantu (06/08/1991), was able to get out and swim back to shore and get onto the north jetty.
After an investigation it was determined that the driver was intoxicated. He was transported to Spohn Shoreline Hospital for treatment of minor injuries he received as a result of the crash and then arrested for driving while intoxicated.
Members of the Corpus Christi Police Dive Team responded and were able to drop a buoy in the bed of the submerged truck. The dive team will return in the morning to recover the truck. The street department responded and placed traffic safety cones and barrels to mark the damage to the jetty.
Suspects Steal Items From Stripes
Date: 03/31/2015 9:40 PM
Location: 3102 Ayers Street
Offense: Theft
P.C. 31.03 Class A Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1504010014
Corpus Christi Police Detectives have released camera surveillance images of suspects they believe stole nearly $750 worth of merchandise from a Stripes Store on March 31.
After entering the store located at 3102 Ayers Street, the two males and one female are believed to have concealed several cartons of cigarettes worth nearly $600, and nearly $100 worth of baby formula cans. The three also are believed to have stolen beer.
The suspects are two Hispanic males and one Hispanic female. All appear to be between 20 to 30 years of age. One of the males is heavy set with dark hair hair, wearing blue jeans, a red shirt and work boots. The second male has a medium build, dark hair, and was wearing a blue t-shirt, jeans and what appears to be work boots. This male also has a large tattoo that covers his entire chest area. The female, not seen in the images, is between 5’1” to 5’3” tall, with dark hair. She was carrying a large purse that she used to conceal the baby formula that she stole. All three suspects left the store together in a light blue car.
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.
Two male suspects entering the Stripes Store
Two male suspects removing cigarettes cartons from storage area
Suspect with a large tattoo on his chest
Two suspects in store
Patrol Report 04/10/2015
The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 189 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight April 9 to 7:00 a.m. on April 10, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.
“ADAM” District
Date: 04/09/2015 5:35 PM
Location: 500 Scott Drive
Offense: Aggravated Assault
P.C. 22.02 Second Degree Felony
Case Number: 1504090116
A 32 year old female victim called Corpus Christi Police after she was stabbed in the arm by an ex-boyfriend. The victim was able to leave the home and meet officers at the McDonalds Restaurant down the street.
The victim told officers that she was at her home in the 500 block of Scott Street when the ex-boyfriend came in through an unsecure back door. Once inside he became aware that the female had made a report with police regarding a prior assault in which she named him as the suspect. An argument between the two became physical when the man pulled out a pocket knife and stabbed the female in the right arm.
CCFD EMS responded to treat the female for the injury, but she refused to be transported to the hospital.
By the time officers arrived back at the home, the suspect had left. Officers did not locate the suspect and at this time no arrests have been made.
Arrest Made In Hancock Street Murder
Date: 04/09/2015 8:05 AM
Location: 800 Hancock Avenue
Offense: Homicide _UPDATE
P.C. 19.02 First Degree Felony
Case Number: 1504090028
Corpus Christi Police have arrested and charged a 72 year old man with murder. Officers found the suspect walking in the 800 block of South Staples Street not very long after a 29 year old man was stabbed to death in an upstairs apartment located at 802 Hancock Avenue.
Investigators were able to determine that the suspect, Irving Kinler (12/26/1942), was involved in the murder and he was arrested. At this time is unknown why the suspect stabbed the victim.
Corpus Christi Police had earlier responded to the apartment and found the victim inside with a stab wound to his chest. A 29 year old female was also inside the apartment. She was questioned by officers and released.
The victim was transported to Spohn Memorial Hospital by CCFD EMS and pronounced dead a few minutes after arriving.
Store Owner Fires Shots At Robbery Suspect
“CHARLIE” District
Date: 04/09/2015 9:05 AM
Location: 3500 South Padre Island Drive
Offense: Aggravated Robbery
P.C. 29.03 First Degree Felony
Case Number: 1504090036
A 53 year old store owner fired three shots at a fleeing suspect who had stolen two cartons of cigarettes from the JK Foodmart located at 3546 South Padre Island Drive.
Corpus Christi Police arrived at the store and were told by the owner that a black Honda Accord pulled into the store parking lot and a front seat passenger got out while the driver stayed inside the vehicle.
The suspect asked the store owner for two cartons of cigarettes and then attempted to pay for them with credit cards that were denied. When the owner told the suspect he couldn’t sell him the items, the suspect grabbed the two cartons and fled out the door of the store and got into the Honda.
While the Honda was backing out attempting to leave, the owner produced a handgun, that he kept at the store, and went out to confront the suspect. The suspect got out of the vehicle and fled on foot and the store owner fired three rounds from a handgun.
The suspect was last seen running north on Carroll Lane. It does not appear as though he was struck by any of the shots that were fired by the owner.
The driver of the Honda was detained by officers, but at this time no charges have been filed against him.
The suspect was not located and officers continue to investigate this crime.
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.
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