All posts by Marc Harrod

Adam District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report 02/27/2015

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 190 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight February 26 to 7:00 a.m. on February 27, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

“ADAM” District
Date: 02/27/2015       5:50 AM
Location: 5100 Agnes Street
Offense: Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle
P.C.  31.07      State Jail Felony
Case Number: 1502180095
A 22 year old man called Corpus Christi Police after he spotted his stolen car being driven on Highway 44 near the airport.

The victim had reported his 2003 Ford F350 truck stolen on February 18.  Just before 6 AM this morning he spotted it, occupied by two suspects. He followed the truck while calling the police.

The stolen truck pulled into a business in the 5100 block of Agnes Street as officers arrived.  Alonzo Soliz (05/07/1992) was behind the wheel and he was arrested for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.

His female passenger, Monique Ramirez (12/171980), was also arrested when she was found to be in possession of blank checks that did not belong to her.  She was charged with fraud, a state jail felony. 

 

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Bravo District, Charlie District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report 02/26/2015

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 184 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight February 25 to 7:00 a.m. on February 26, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“BRAVO” District
Date: 02/26/2015       3:00 AM
Location: 10600 South Padre Island Drive
Offense: Burglary
P.C.  30.03      Class A Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1502260017
A Corpus Christi Police Officer on patrol was driving by a carwash located at 10638 S. Padre Island Drive when he observed two males by the coin machine in one of the washing bays.

One of the males was able to flee on foot but the officer did detain the other. Jay Charles Jackson (10/17/1993) was arrested for burglary of a coin operated machine, and was also determine to have an arrest warrant for fail to appear on an original charge of carrying a prohibited weapon.

Upon examining the property for damage, the officer discovered that the metal bracket that holds the lock on the coin machine was cut and pried. The two suspects were able to remove the lock but were not able to get into the part of the machine where the money is stored due to a second lock.

Officers are still investigating this case to try and determine the identity of the second suspect.
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Community Outreach, Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division

Police Dash Cam Captures Collision

Corpus Christi Police responded to a call about a vehicle traveling the wrong direction on State Highway 358 near Rodd Field Road this morning just after1 AM.

Officers spotted the 2013 Hyundai Sonata sedan traveling west in the east bound lanes of the freeway near South Staples Street. As the vehicle approached the Everhart Road overpass, it crashed head on into a white Dodge Caravan occupied by a 23 year old female driver, her 24 year old male passenger and three small children.

The police dashboard camera from the responding unit captured images of the Hyundai traveling west on the freeway.  The video shows the crash with the white Dodge van that is traveling east.

The male passenger in the van suffered a broken leg. The female driver was treated at the hospital for injuries that were not thought to be life threatening. The three children, ages 5 months, 1 year and 3 years old were not injured.

After an investigation officers determined that the driver, that was going the wrong direction,  was thought to be intoxicated.  Zachary Glazener (06/08/1994) was arrested for intoxication assault because of the serious injuries he caused to the driver of the white minivan.  He was not injured in the crash.

Charlie District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report 02/25/2015

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 157 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight February 24 to 7:00 a.m. on February 25, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

 

“CHARLIE” District
Date: 02/25/2015       1:05 AM
Location: 4900 State Highway 358 East
Offense: Intoxicated Assault
P.C.  49.07      Third Degree Felony
Case Number: 1502250007
Corpus Christi Police responded to a call about a vehicle traveling the wrong direction on State Highway 358 near Rodd Field Road.

Officers spotted the 2013 Hyundai Sonata sedan traveling west in the east bound lanes of the freeway near South Staples Street. As the vehicle approached the Everhart Road overpass, it crashed head on into a white Dodge Caravan occupied by a 23 year old female driver, her 24 year old male passenger and three small children.

The male passenger suffered a broken leg. The female driver is being treated at Spohn Memorial Hospital for injuries that were thought not to be life threatening. The three children ranging in age from 3 years to 5 months old were not injured.

After an investigation, officers determined that the driver that was going the wrong direction was not injured, but he was intoxicated. Zachary Glazener (06/08/1994) was arrested for intoxication assault because of the serious injuries he caused to the occupants of the white minivan.

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Charlie District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report 02/24/2015

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 168 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight February 23 to 7:00 a.m. on February 24, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“DELTA” District
Date: 02/24/2015       1:45 AM
Location: 500 South Staples Street
Offense: Possession of a Controlled Substance
P.C.  38.04      Third Degree Felony
Case Number: 1502240008
A Corpus Christi Police Officer on patrol was attempting to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation when the driver of the car attempted to flee.

The officer observed the 2000 Chevrolet truck make an improper turn from Marguerite Street onto S. Staples Street.
When the officer went to stop the car, he sped away.

Other responding officers located the car abandoned near the 500 block of S. Staples Street, and then officers found the suspect walking between some buildings in the area.

Offices contacted the male suspect, Espiridion Suarez (06/03/1982), and placed him under arrest for evading police in a vehicle.  He was additionally charged with possession of a controlled substance, a state jail felony, when it was discovered he tried to toss a bag of methamphetamine.  The drugs were recovered, and the suspects’ car was impounded.

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Bravo District, Charlie District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Bank Robbery on South Alameda

Date: February 23, 2015       10:52 AM
Location: 4200 South Alameda Street
Offense: Aggravated Robbery
Case Number: 1502230038
Corpus Christi Police are investigating a bank robbery that occurred at 4201 South Alameda Street this morning just before 11 AM, at the First Community Bank.

A bank employee told officers that a man went into the bank, presented a note to one of the tellers that demanded cash.  The bank employee told officers the man never presented a weapon.  When the teller refused to hand over money, the suspect fled out the front door and around the building.

The suspect is described as being a Hispanic male, blue baseball cap, a jacket and black jeans.  Camera surveillance images of the suspect were provided to detectives by the bank. This suspect was not captured and the police department is asking for your help identifying this individual.

Anyone who knows who is responsible, or has any additional information about this robbery, should call the Corpus Christi Police Robbery & Homicide Detectives at 886-2840. Anyone who would like to keep their identity secret and provide information to 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 at bank counter

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Suspect walking out of bank

Bravo District, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Suspect Booked For Kidnapping

Date: 02/22/2015            4:30 AM                        *UPDATE*
Location: 2002 Yorktown Boulevard
Offense: Agg. Kidnapping
P.C. 20.04        First Degree Felony
Case Number: 1502220027
At approximately 11:20 AM on Sunday, six year old, Kloe Donohoo, was located safe and sound after being abducted from her home in the 2000 block of Yorkton Boulevard.

A DPS Trooper observed the stolen 1998 Dodge Caravan on Interstate 10 near Ozona Texas.   He stopped the vehicle and took the suspect, Austin Carlin (05/01/1995) into custody without incident.

Corpus Christi Police Detectives went to west Texas to pick up the suspect.  Just before midnight last night the suspect was booked into the City Detention Center.  He faces charges of aggravated kidnapping and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.

Bravo District, Charlie District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report 02/23/2015

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 161 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight February 22 to 7:00 a.m. on February 23, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“BRAVO” District
Date: 02/22/2015       7:45 PM
Location: 5600 Saratoga Boulevard
Offense: Robbery P.C.  28.02      Second Degree Felony Case Number: 1502220117
A 27 year old female victim called Corpus Christi Police after a man assaulted her and tried to take her purse while she was walking to her car in the parking lot of Kohl’s.

The female told officers that she was getting in her car, when a man came up behind her and hit her on the back of the head. He then started trying to yank her purse off of her shoulder. The victim fought back and was able to pull the suspects shirt off and scratch him. She was able to hold onto her purse and the male gave up on the attack and took off running. He got into a maroon sedan and left the area.

The suspect did leave his t-shirt and sandals behind which officers recovered. He was described as being a Hispanic male, 5’5” tall, heavy set, short hair, and clean shaven. The victim was treated by CCFD EMS for minor injuries.

Officers did not locate the suspect and continue to investigate this crime.
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Charlie District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Robbery Suspect Leaves Valentine’s Wishes

Date: 2/15/2015            6:40 AM
Location: 5600 Kostoryz Road
Offense: Aggravated Robbery
P.C. 29.03        First Degree Felony
Case Number: 1502150046
Corpus Christi Police Detectives have released camera surveillance images of a suspect they believe is involved in two separate armed robberies that both occurred in the early morning hours of Sunday, February 15. A clerk told officers that a male suspect entered the Stripes Store, located at 5645 Kostoryz Road, and went straight up to the counter, displayed a knife, and demanded cash. When the clerk hesitated, the suspect slammed the knife down on the counter. The clerk then handed the suspect cash from the register.  Before leaving the suspect threw a $1 bill back at the clerk and said “Happy Valentine’s Day.”

Officers also believe this same suspect may have been involved in a separate armed robbery 20 minutes prior to this at the Texas Star located at 5636 Weber Road.  At this time there are no images of the suspect at that location but the clerk told officers that the suspect entered the store covering his face and demanding money. The suspect slapped a large knife on the store counter and pointed it at the clerk. Once the suspect had the cash from the register he said “Happy Valentine’s Day” and left out the front door.

Detectives were able to obtain camera images from the stores security system that shows a male, with a bald head, large build, about 5`8” tall and 180 pounds.

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 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 walking into store.

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Suspect at the counter of store

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Counter side view of suspect

Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District, Narcotics/Vice Division, Patrol Division

Officers Complete Search Of Churchill St. Home

Detectives with the Corpus Christi Police Narcotics unit executed a search warrant at 3001 Churchill Street after the Criminal Investigation Division and the Identification Division completed their examination of the crime scene regarding the shooting of the three SWAT officers yesterday.

The narcotics officers returned to perform the search warrant yesterday afternoon and they seized 16.21 grams of powdered cocaine, 22.71 grams of crack cocaine, 15.67 grams of Alprazolam, 4.58 grams of Tramadol, and 1.7 grams of marijuana. They also confiscated over $600 in cash. Officers arrested Santiago Garcia (12/07/1984) and he has been charged with Manufacturing and Delivery of a Controlled Substance, Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Dangerous Drugs.

The City of Corpus Christi Code Enforcement also responded to the scene and found the resident was stealing water and the utilities enforcement disconnected the water meter. The Gas Department responded to the scene and found the resident to also be stealing gas. The Gas Department shut off the natural gas supply and removed the gas meter to the home. The electrical system at the home was deemed to be dangerous and A.E.P. officials removed the electrical meter.

Code Enforcement is also opening a case for Minimum Standards, Keeping Clear Sidewalks, Curbs & Gutters, Open Storage, Litter & Solid Waste and substandard structure at the home.