All posts by Marc Harrod

Delta District, Patrol Division

Pursuit Ends In CCPD Parking Lot

DATE: June 6, 2014
TIME: 8:40 AM
LOCATION: 321 John Sartain Street
OFFENSE: Assist Outside Law Enforcement

 

Corpus Christi Police Officers assisted outside agency law enforcement with a vehicle pursuit that ended in the police department parking lot at 321 John Sartain. Rockport Police contacted a 50 year old male in their city for a disturbance. The suspect fled in a black two door vehicle into Portland, and across the Nueces Bay Causeway and the Harbor Bridge into downtown Corpus Christi. The suspect turned onto Shoreline Blvd. and then turned onto Water Street. The vehicle stopped in the back police department parking lot near the employee entrance of the police station. The 50 year old male was quickly taken into custody by officers. CCFD EMS responded and the suspect was checked by medics before being taken back to Rockport. 

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Community Outreach

Officers Make Arrest In Fatal Hit And Run

Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to the 2500 block of 25th St. for a hit and run crash on June 6 at about 8:53 PM. Officers found a 56 year old male and a 57 year old female had been struck by a vehicle that had fled the scene. CCFD EMS transported both victims to the hospital. Other officers arriving found a 1999 gold Ford F150 truck parked in the parking lot of an apartment complex located in the 1000 block of 25 th St. that had damage to the front of the truck consistent with one that had been involved in a crash. Officers then located Christine Griffin (10/27/1983) and determined that she had been the driver of the truck and she also showed signs of being intoxicated. She was arrested and charged with Intoxicated Manslaughter, a second degree felony, because the male victim later died from his injuries and Intoxicated Assault, a third degree felony, because the female suffered serious bodily injuries as a result of the crash, and Accident Involving Injury or Death, a second degree felony because she fled the scene of the crash. The crash investigation determined that the male victim was pushing the female in a wheelchair walking north on 25th St. The female driver of the truck, who was traveling alone in her truck was also north on 25th St. when she struck the victims from behind.

Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Warrant For Arrest Issued For Theft Suspect

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Corpus Christi Police Department Property Crime Detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in helping them locate a wanted person. James Wilkins is wanted for Theft of Property over $1500 with prior convictions. He is 5’10 and 180 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. His bond is set at $15,000.
We ask that anyone with any information on his whereabouts to call Corpus Christi Police at 361-886-2600. Anyone who would like to provide information to the investigators and keep their identity secret may provide the information through Crime Stoppers at 886-TIPS (8477) or online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Adam District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report June 6, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 228 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight June 5 to 7:00 a.m .June 6, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.
“Adam” District
Date: 06/06/2014 12:36 AM
Location: 500 State Highway 358 West
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated (PC 49.04 Class B Misdemeanor)
Case Number: 1406060008

Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to a crash in the westbound lanes of State Highway 358 near Old Brownsville Road. Kallie Womack (11/22/1991) was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated after she ran her white Audi sedan into the back of (*correction) trucks doing construction work on the freeway. There were no injuries from the crash to the suspect or the (*correction) worker. She was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated, a Class B Misdemeanor, and her vehicle was impounded. Moments later another motorist, a 25 year old male who admitted he was texting and driving just before the crash, ran his 1998 Chevrolet Lumina sedan into the same truck. There were no injuries in that crash either, and the driver was issued a citation for fail to control speed.

Correction:
The original post of the above story stated Womack struck a TxDOT truck doing construction work. The struck vehicle was a contractor’s truck (Highway Barricades) that was working on a TxDOT project. No TxDOT equipment or personnel were involved.

“Adam” District
Date: 06/06/2014 2:22 AM
Location: 5400 Leopard Street
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated (PC 49.04 Class B Misdemeanor)
Case Number: 1406060018

A Corpus Christi Police officer who had just conducted a bar check at a business located in the 5400 block of Leopard Street was going back on patrol when he observed a blue Chevrolet Impala pulling out of the parking lot onto Leopard Street in front of him. The officer had just completed a bar check about 15 minutes earlier and remembered seeing a male slumped down on a couch by the front entrance. The male appeared heavily intoxicated and there were several beer bottles on the table next to him. As the lights turned on for closing, the officer noticed several other clues that indicated the suspect was intoxicated. Once outside, the officer saw the male open the driver door of his blue Impala, the male looked at the officer and, closed the door of his car and sat back down in front of the club. The officer believed that the male was locking up his car and waiting for a cab. Instead the male waited for the officer to leave and then he attempted to drive off in his car. The officer saw the car pulling onto the 5400 block of Leopard St. and he stopped the car, and found the same male was driving. Jose Soto (10/21/1959) was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated, a Class B Misdemeanor. During an inventory search of his vehicle in order to have it impounded, officers found a loaded handgun in the front passenger seat. The suspect was additionally charged with unlawful carrying of a weapon, a Class A Misdemeanor.

 

 

“Delta” District
Date: 06/06/2014 2:43 AM
Location: 4900 State Highway 181 North
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated (PC 49.04 Class B Misdemeanor)
Case Number: 1406060022

 

Corpus Christi Police Officers received a report of a stalled vehicle on the Nueces Bay Causeway going toward Portland. When officers arrived they observed a male in the drivers seat with his head tilted back asleep in a van parked in the middle of the causeway. The officers parked a police unit directly in front of the van and they attempted to wake up the male. When he did wake up, he tried to drive against the police unit by pressing on the gas of his van in an attempt to drive away. After an investigation, it was determined that the driver, Randall Wade (06/17/1986) was intoxicated. The white 2003 Dodge Caravan that the suspect was driving was impounded and he was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated, a Class B Misdemeanor.

 

“Delta” District
Date: 06/05/2014 9:15 AM
Location: 2800 Ruth Street
Offense: Aggravated Assault (PC 22.02 Second Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1406050045

 

Corpus Christi Police Officers contacted a 23 year old male and a 19 year old female who told them that they had gone to a home in the 2800 block of Ruth Street and were confronted by two suspects. The suspects assaulted the male and took money from the female. The suspects then forced the male into a white Jeep and took him to another location where he was assaulted again and threatened with a gun. The victim managed to escape and called police. Officers located the suspect vehicle at a home on Ruth Street and arrested the two suspects. Bobby Ray Garcia (10/22/1991) and Oscar Brian Rocha (10/15/1987) were both charged with Robbery, a second degree felony, Aggravated Assault, a second degree felony and Unlawful Restraint, a third degree felony. Oscar Rocha was also found to have narcotics in his front pants pocket, so he was additionally charged with possession of a controlled substance, a state jail felony.

 

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 886-2841. 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.

Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Suspect Steals Purse From Shopping Cart

DATE: May 31, 2014
TIME: 2:10 PM
LOCATION: 5313 Saratoga Blvd.
OFFENSE: Theft (PC 31.03 Class A Misdemeanor)
CASE # 1405310107

 

On May 31, 2014 at about 2:10 PM Corpus Christi Police responded to a theft of a purse at the HEB Plus located at 5313 Saratoga Blvd. Officers contacted a 53 year old female who said that she was in the frozen food section when she turned her back on her shopping cart with her purse in the basket. When she turned around, her purse was gone. The suspect was observed by a witness as he left and the witness saw him leave on a motorcycle or motor scooter. Camera images from the store show the suspect exiting with the purse. Anyone who can identify the individual responsible, or has any additional information about this crime should call the Corpus Christi Police Property Crimes Detectives at 886-2841. Anyone who would like to keep their identity secret and still provide information to Detectives should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information 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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Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

Suspect Removes Scrap Metal From Business

DATE: May 9, 2014
TIME: 2:53 PM
LOCATION: 3822 Agnes Street
OFFENSE: Theft (PC 31.03 Class B Misdemeanor)
CASE # 1405090098

 

On May 9, 2014 at about 2:53 PM Corpus Christi Police responded to a theft call at H&H Iron & Metal located at 3822 Agnes Street. The 36 year old owner of the business reported that a male suspect drove into the location when no one was around. The male entered the business looked around and when he noticed nobody was around, he began loading aluminum scraps, copper scraps and a set of jumper cables into his vehicle. The suspect then left the location in a silver Oldsmobile Bravada. Images of the suspect were captured by a camera at the business. Anyone who can identify the individual responsible, or has any additional information about this crime should call the Corpus Christi Police Property Crimes Detectives at 886-2841. Anyone who would like to keep their identity secret and still provide information to Detectives should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information 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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Bravo District, Charlie District, Delta District, Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division

Patrol Report June 5, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 236 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight June 4 to 7:00 a.m .June 5, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 
“Bravo” District
Date: 06/04/2014 6:44 PM
Location: 13800 Topsail Street
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated (PC 49.04 Class B Misdemeanor)
Case Number: 1406040140

 
Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to the 13800 block of Topsail Street for a disturbance with a drunk driver. A 50 year old male caller was reporting that an intoxicated male followed him to his home and was threatening him. He told officers that the driver of a green Jeep Wrangler was driving about 20 mph down Aquarius Street and he was driving his car following behind the Jeep going in the same direction when the Jeep came to a complete stop in the roadway. The male honked his horn and drove around the stopped Jeep and then the driver began honking his horn and followed the male. The male pulled into his house and the suspect stopped in front of his house in the middle of the road. The male approached the driver of the Jeep and observed him to be intoxicated, and took the keys from him and contacted the police. Officers found the Jeep parked in the roadway in front of a home in the 13800 block of Topsail Street and after an investigation they determined Dudley Prewitt (03/29/1942) was intoxicated. He was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated, a Class B Misdemeanor, and his vehicle was impounded.

 
“Charlie” District
Date: 06/04/2014 10:54 PM
Location: 4900 Dody Street
Offense: Aggravated Robbery (PC 29.03 First Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1406050017

 
Corpus Christi Police officers were dispatched to the area of 4900 Dody St. for a call of shots fired. Officers arrived and located a silver Lincoln car parked in the driveway of a home and the car had three bullet holes in it. A 20 year old male victim said he heard a knock on his front door and when he opened it there was a male who had a handgun and a beanie over the lower part of his face. The suspect forced his way into the home and was joined by another male and they demanded money from the victim. When the suspects left they ran south on Dody Street and while fleeing they fired shots towards the victim who had come outside. The shots struck the car in the driveway.

 

“Delta” District
Date: 06/05/2014 3:11 AM
Location: 3000 Churchill Drive
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated (PC 49.04 Class B Misdemeanor)
Case Number: 1406050017

 

Corpus Christi Police Officers units responded to call of a disturbance at a home located in the 3000 block of Churchill Drive. Upon arrival officers observed a 38 year old female yelling in the front yard of the home and pointing toward the street. At the same time officers observed a white Chevrolet truck driving away from the home. The female was yelling, “that`s him, he`s drunk and he`s leaving!” Officers stopped the truck down the street and contacted the driver Erin Garza (08/07/1976). While conducting the investigation into the disturbance officers found the suspect was intoxicated and he said he was leaving after having a verbal argument with the female. He was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated, a Class B Misdemeanor, and his truck was impounded.

 

“Delta” District
Date: 06/05/2014 4:29 AM
Location: 1000 McClendon Street
Offense: Accident Involving Damage To Property (TC 550.022)
Case Number: 1406050023

 

The Corpus Christi Police Traffic Division is investigating a hit and run crash that occurred in the 1000 block of McClendon St. The suspect vehicle was traveling south in the 3000 block of South Staples St. when it left the roadway and jumped the curb. The vehicle then struck a wooden fence in the 1000 block of Vaky St. drove through that backward into another wooden fence to a home in the 1000 block of McClendon Street. The vehicle then traveled several more feet through the backyard and then drove into the rear bedroom wall of a house before coming to a stop. The red 2006 GMC four door vehicle the suspect was driving was left at the scene and a witness told officers he saw a young male, wearing a red shirt and blue jean shorts, walking from the crash. Officers did impound the suspect vehicle and are looking for the driver.

 

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 886-2841. 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.

Adam District, Bravo District, Charlie District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report June 4, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 217 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight June 3 to 7:00 A.M. June 4, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Adam” District
Date: 06/03/2014 10:56 AM
Location: 3900 Interstate Highway 37 South
Offense: Damage To Vehicles
Case Number: 1406030066

 

Corpus Christi Police units were dispatched to the 3900 block of Interstate Highway 37 South for several vehicles that were damage due to debris on the roadway. Officers found a total of twelve vehicles pulled off of the Interstate that had been damaged. Officers were able to determine that the small metal pieces had fallen into roadway from a truck. No description of the truck that dropped the debris was given and officers found that there were pieces of metal that started from the city limits on Interstate 37 up to the Tuloso Road exit. Most of the damage to the twelve vehicles was to the tires and rims.

 

“Bravo” District
Date: 06/03/2014 6:30 PM
Location: 6869 Yorktown Blvd.
Offense: Death Investigation
Case Number: 1406030123

 
Corpus Christi Police Officers are investigating the death of a 54 year old female victim after she was found slumped over the wheel of her vehicle. Officers contacted a 63 year old male and 49 year old female who said that they walk the trail in the park every day and they saw a red Toyota Corolla on Sunday. They saw the vehicle in the same spot on Monday and after seeing it again on Tuesday they called the police. The Nueces County Medical Examiner’s Office responded and will perform an evaluation to determine the cause of death. Corpus Christi Police Detectives continue to gather information to reach a conclusion whether or not this death was the result of a criminal act.

 

“Charlie” District
Date: 06/03/2014 6:33 PM
Location: 5700 Greenwood Drive
Offense: Aggravated Assault (PC 22.02 First Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1406030125

 
Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to a shooting at a business located in the 5700 block of Greenwood Drive and found a 50 year old male victim had been shot in the chest. The victim managed to get to a home in the 1400 block of Acapulco Street after being shot. A description of the suspect vehicle was given and an officer observed the 1991 maroon Jeep Wrangler and attempted to stop it. The Jeep made several loops around the neighborhood and the suspect was observed throwing a gun out of the window. After a few minutes, the driver returned to the scene of the crime and crashed his Jeep into the victim’s 1998 Chevrolet truck which had been abandoned by the victim when he ran away on foot. The victim was transported to the hospital by CCFD EMS. Officers were able to locate the gun which had been thrown out of the suspects vehicle and also arrested Jesus Gamez (02/25/1961) and charged him with aggravated assault, a first degree felony.

 

“Delta” District
Date: 06/04/2014 1:45 AM
Location: 500 South Shoreline Blvd.
Offense: Resisting Arrest (PC 38.03 Class A Misdemeanor)
Case Number: 1406040012

 
Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to the area of McGee Beach on Shoreline Blvd. for a report of a fight. The investigation determined that a 21 year old female was walking south on the seawall when she was approached and harassed by Johnny Monsevaiz (08/22/1979) who also began following her. The female started yelling and a 40 year old male heard her and asked if she needed help. She said that the suspect was harassing her and she wanted him to leave her alone. The male told the suspect to stop bothering her, and the suspect punched him once in the chest with his fist. The male defended himself and punched the suspect back several times hitting him in his face. The suspect sustained minor injuries. Officers arrived and found that the suspect had an outstanding warrant for his arrest and he was taken into custody. He was transported to the hospital for medical treatment due to the injuries he received in the fight. While being treated the suspect became aggressive with officers and at one point he struck an officer with an elbow to his chest. He again became physical with officers after being released and while being escorted to the police unit. The suspect was additionally charged with assaulting the male victim, a Class C Misdemeanor and resisting arrest, a Class A Misdemeanor

 

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 886-2841. 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.

Charlie District, Delta District, Traffic Safety Division

Patrol Report June 3, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 233 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight June 2 to 7:00 a.m. June 3, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Charlie” District
Date: 06/02/2014 4:35 PM
Location: 4000 Holly Road
Offense: Assault On a Peace Officer (PC 22.01Third Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1406020139

 
A Corpus Christ Police Officer attempting to contact a suspect after he assaulted his older sister was assaulted himself. The officer responded to a call at an apartment in the 4000 block of Holly Road. The 17 year old female victim told the officer that her younger brother had hit her in the face and pushed her to the ground. During the disturbance several items in the apartment were broken and thrown around. The suspect had left the apartment prior to police arrival. After speaking to the victim, the officer was leaving when he observed the suspect and he attempted to make contact with him. The suspect pulled away from the officer and then began to violently struggle with the officer even pulling on his gun belt and taser. The suspect then began scratching the officer’s neck and face and during the struggle the suspect ran into a truck parked in the parking lot. The truck sustained a large dent in the bed just behind the cab on the passenger side. With assistance from another officer, the suspect who was only 16 years old was taken into custody, and transported to the Nueces County Juvenile Justice Center.

 

“Charlie” District
Date: 06/03/2014 11:38 PM
Location: 5500 Saratoga Blvd.
Offense: Aggravated Assault (PC 22.02 First Degree Felony)
Case Number: 14006030002

 
Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to a disturbance in the parking lot of a business located in the 5500 block of Saratoga Blvd. They contacted a 55 year old male victim who told them that another male had pointed a pistol at him and told him “Don`t make me shoot you, I`m from Chicago”. The suspect left walking on S. Staples St. and the victim’s wife, a 26 year old female left with him willfully. The victim told officers, that he assumed his wife knew the suspect. Officers found both the suspect and the female walking in the 6600 block of S. Staples St. The officers contacted Rondell Clemons (02/23/1990) and found him to be in possession of a handgun. The female told officers that she was trying to get away from her husband, the victim, and was going to meet up with the suspect. The suspect was placed under arrest for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, a second degree felony, and Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon, a Class A Misdemeanor. Upon further investigation by the officers it was also determined that the handgun was stolen and the suspect was additionally charged with Theft of a Firearm, a state jail felony.

 

“Delta” District
Date: 06/02/2014 10:43 PM
Location: 300 N. Port Avenue
Offense: Unlawful Possession of a Firearm (PC 46.04 Third Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1406020186

 

A Corpus Christ Police Officer conducted a traffic stop on a red 2008 Chevrolet Impala, in the 300 block of N. Port Ave. While exiting the police unit the officer heard what he believed to be a metal object fall to the ground. When he shined his flashlight to the area of the sound he saw a handgun near the front passenger door of the vehicle. The vehicle was occupied by the driver, Charles Hernandez (08/14/1993) and front seat passenger, Natalie Villela (10/29/1985). Officers found narcotics in the vehicle and both the male and female were arrested, and the vehicle was impounded. The driver was charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, a third degree felony, and for tampering with evidence also a third degree felony, for throwing the gun out the window of his car. The female passenger was charged with possession of a controlled substance, a Class A Misdemeanor.

 

“Delta” District
Date: 06/03/2014 4:23 AM
Location: 300 Mohawk Street
Offense: Deadly Conduct PC 22.05 Class A Misdemeanor)
Case Number: 1406030019

 
Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to a disturbance with a weapon at a home in the 300 block of Mohawk Street. The 25 year old male victim told officers that he had stopped by his residence to check on his 70 year old grandmother when he saw the suspect in his yard. When the victim approached him, the suspect pointed a handgun at him, and then said “Don`t chase me.” The suspect then fled without taking any property. The victim described the suspect to be in his late 30`s, and a heavier set male. He told officers he believed he knew who the suspect was and where he lived. The officers attempted to contact the suspect, but did not locate him.

 

“Charlie” District
Date: 06/03/2014 5:00 AM
Location: State Highway 358
Offense: Traffic Enforcement

 
The Corpus Christi Police Department traffic division performed a speeding enforcement blitz on State Highway 358 for about three hours this morning. Officers in police units, and police motorcycles participated in the assignment and the following results were recorded.
93 speeding citations were issued
17 other miscellaneous traffic citations were issued

Remember to make sure you monitor your speed and drive safely.

 

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 886-2841. 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.

Traffic Safety Division

CCPD Traffic Units Aim To Slow Down IH 37 Drivers

The Corpus Christi Police Department traffic division performed a speeding enforcement blitz on Interstate Highway 37 for about three hours this morning. Officers in police units, and police motorcycles participated in the assignment and the following results were recorded.

55 speeding citations were issued
23 other miscellaneous traffic citations were issued
78 total

1 arrest for an outstanding municipal court warrant was made.

Remember to make sure you monitor your speed and drive safely.