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Adam District, Patrol Division

Verbal Threat Leads to Arrest On Santa Gertrudis Drive

Date: 05/14/2014 10:00 AM
Location: 14700 Santa Gertrudius Drive
Offense: Aggravated Assault (PC 22.02 1st Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1405140038

 
Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to a residence in the 14700 block of Santa Gertrudis Drive for an assault involving a weapon. Officers arrived and found the suspect who was unarmed on the sidewalk in front of the residence. The 57 year old female victim who had left the location prior to police arrival returned to speak to officers at the scene. It was determined that she had taken a shotgun away from the suspect after he made verbal threats to kill her during the disturbance. The investigation revealed that no shots were fired and nobody was injured.  The suspect,  Phillip Newman, (01/22/1985) was arrested and transported to the City Detention Center for Aggravated Assault.

Adam District, Bravo District

Patrol Report May 14, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 198 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight May 13 to 7:00 a.m. May 14, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 
“Adam” District
Date: 05/13/2014 7:15 PM
Location: 1100 Mendoza Street
Offense: Evading Arrest (P.C. 38.04 Class A Misdemeanor)
Case Number: 1405130143
Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to a disturbance call in the 1100 block of Mendoza St.
The officers made contact with a 26 year old female who reported that she observed a white truck that was parked in the backyard of her property with a female in the driver`s seat. The female in the truck was described as being 45-55 years of age, about 5`3, 160 pounds, brown hair, brown eyes, and missing front teeth. The suspect female asked the reporting party to help her with switching the license plates on the truck. The suspect female appeared shaky and seemed nervous. The suspect claimed to have a second set of license plates that she wanted to put on the truck. The caller then contacted police and the suspect driver then got back into the truck and fled from the backyard in a hurry. Officers responding to the disturbance call saw the suspect vehicle as it was turning into a business at the corner of Horne Rd. and Columbia St. The officers were able to confirm that the truck was a stolen. The driver of the stolen truck saw the officers and fled the parking lot. The officers attempted to stop the vehicle and it refused to stop. When the suspect vehicle continued to evade police, the situation became unsafe so the officers discontinued the pursuit the vehicle and it was last seen on Baldwin Blvd. going toward the Crosstown Freeway.

 
“Bravo” District
Date: 05/13/2014 4:50 PM
Location: 5900 Brockhampton St.
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated (P.C. 49.04 Class B Misdemeanor)
Case Number: 1405130107
Corpus Christi Police responded to the intersection of Brockhampton St. and Lipes Blvd. for a crash involving three vehicles. The investigation by officers determined that a 42 year old female driving a 2013 Nissan passenger car was traveling at a high rate of speed on Brockhampton St. when it crashed into another vehicle occupied by 60 year old male and his granddaughter that was stopped at the stop sign. That collision caused them to crash into a third vehicle driven by a 39 year old male. Officers believe that the female driver that caused the crash was possibly intoxicated. She was taken by ambulance to the hospital for injuries to her leg. After the female refused to provide a sample of her blood, a search warrant for her blood was obtained by officers. Due to the injuries sustained in the crash, the suspect female was released to the custody of the hospital for treatment. The two other drivers and the young passenger were not seriously injured.

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

Dectives Want Help To Indetify Bike Thieves On Bermuda Place

DATE: May 7, 2014
TIME: 9:45 PM
LOCATION: 300 Block of Bermuda Place
OFFENSE: Theft (PC 31.03 Class A Misdemeanor)
CASE # 1405075002

On May 7, 2014 at 9:45 PM Corpus Christi Police responded to a theft call at a home in the 300 block of Bermuda Place. Security camera images show two young males run up to the residence and remove the two bicycles, one from the driveway and the other from the front yard by the sidewalk. The suspects left on the stolen bicycles. A white newer model extended cab truck, possibly a Chevrolet, with a headache rack, is the suspect vehicle. Anyone who can identify the individuals 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

Theft From Home Depot

 DATE: May 6, 2014
TIME: 12:38 PM
LOCATION: 4338 S. Port Ave.
OFFENSE: Theft (PC 31.03 Class B Misdemeanor)
CASE # 1405060058

Corpus Christi Police responded to a theft call at The Home Depot Store, 4338 S. Port Ave.  Store security cameras show a male in his late 40`s 5`8″ to 6`0″ tall wearing a ballcap, red t-shirt / shorts and tennis shoes walk into the store and take a weedeater and exit the store without paying. The suspect put the weedeater into the bed of a 2009 Grey Chevrolet truck that was parked in front of the store by the door. The suspect then got into the passenger side of the truck and left the scene.  On 05-05-14 the same suspect, this time wearing work clothes came back into the store and stole another weedeater and left in the same vehicle. Store Loss Prevention supplied images of the suspect vehicle. 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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Adam District, Bravo District, Charlie District, Delta District, Traffic Safety Division

Update on Hit and Run with Images of Supect Vehicle

Date: 05/11/2014 7:11 PM
Location: Mary Street and Harmon Street
Offense: Accident Involving Injury (TC 550.021 3rd Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1405110126

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to Harmon St. and Mary St. for a hit and run crash involving a pedestrian. Upon arrival they observed a 56 year old female victim who appeared to have injuries to her hip and lower leg. Several witnesses stated a black truck was traveling west on Mary St. when it went through the four way stop sign at the intersection. The truck then stopped and began to reverse. The vehicle then backed into the victim as she was crossing the street. The truck then began to drive forward striking the victim again and dragging her under the vehicle several feet. The suspect is described as a male, 30-40 years of age, wearing a tan straw cowboy hat.  Images obtained from a nearby camera show a  the suspect driving a full size black Chevrolet truck, 2003 – 2006 year model, with chrome on the wheel wells, and chrome step sides. The vehicle is low with distinct chrome flaring on the fenders. The vehicle has a large nerf bars and appears to have a low profile tool box.  The truck was last seen traveling south on Harmon Street.  Anyone who can identify the individual responsible, or has any additional information about this crime should call the Corpus Christi Police Hit and Run Detectives at 886-2689. 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, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

Patrol Report May 12, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 212 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight May 11 to 7:00 a.m. May 12, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

“Bravo” District
Date: 05/12/2014 3:57 AM
Location: 4400 Ocean Drive
Offense: Burglary of a Vehicle (PC 30.04 Class A Misdemeanor)
Case Number: 1405120034
Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 4443 Ocean Dr. for a burglary to a vehicle in progress. A 23 year old female caller told officers she observed the suspects go into several vehicles in the parking lot of the apartment complex and place stolen items in the back seat of a red Chevrolet Cobalt and flee the scene. Officers responding to the call saw the suspect vehicle traveling in the 200 block of Doddridge St. The officers contacted the driver, Susie Baltazar (05071993) and Jose Montoya (12031990). Both individuals were arrested and taken to the City Detention Center. Other items in the suspect vehicle were recovered that are believed to be from other vehicles the suspects may have broken into.

“Delta” District
Date: 05/11/2014 7:11 PM
Location: Mary Street and Harmon Street
Offense: Accident Involving Injury (TC 550.021 3rd Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1405110126

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to Harmon St. and Mary St. for a hit and run crash involving a pedestrian. Upon arrival they observed a 56 year old female victim who appeared to have injuries to her hip and lower leg. Several witnesses stated a black truck was traveling west on Mary St. when it went through the four way stop sign at the intersection. The truck then stopped and began to reverse. The vehicle then backed into the victim as she was crossing the street. The truck then began to drive forward striking the victim again and dragging her under the vehicle several feet. The suspect is described as a male, 30-40 years of age, wearing a tan straw cowboy hat driving a full size black Chevrolet truck early 2000`s model, with chrome on the wheel wells, and chrome step sides. The truck was last seen traveling south on Harmon Street.

“Delta” District
Date: 05/11/2014 12:45 PM
Location: 1800 Trenton Street
Offense: Aggravated Assault with a Motor Vehicle (PC 22.02 1st Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1405110073
Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to the1800 block of Trenton Street for an assault with a vehicle. Officers found a 31 year old male in the roadway with injuries and a witness, who was a friend of the victim. The witnesses said that he and the victim had just left a home on Hawthorn Street, and that the victim had been arguing with his girlfriend. The victim and witness both left riding on bicycles down Trenton Street. The suspect drove down the street in her car, called out the victims name, and accelerated toward him. The vehicle struck the victim and then fled the scene. The suspect vehicle, a 2014 Chevrolet Cobalt 4 door was located later on Hawthorn Street and impounded, however, there was no contact with the suspect.

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, Criminal Investigations Division

Suspect Grabs Lotto Tickets

DATE: May 2, 2014
TIME: 10:15 PM
LOCATION: 5202 Interstate 37 Access Road
OFFENSE: Theft (PC 31.03 Class B Misdemeanor)
CASE # 1405030050

On 05/02/2014, at about 10:15 PM, a black male, 30 to 40 years old, described as “hefty” wearing a white pullover shirt and blue jeans entered the Valero Store located at 5202 Interstate 37 Access Rd.  While the store clerk was busy with other customers the suspect reached over the counter and grabbed a stack of lottery tickets and left the store without paying for them.  An image of the suspect was obtained from the store video camera.  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, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

Patrol Report May 9,2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 203 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight May 7 to 7:00 a.m. May 9, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

“Bravo” District
Date: 05/08/2014 8:45 AM
Location: 8000 Calgary Drive
Offense: Burglary of a Habitation (P.C. 30.02 Second Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1405080034
Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to a burglary to a new home that is for sale in the 8000 block of Calgary Drive. The superintendent of construction for the home builder said that sometime overnight all the appliances were stolen from the home, including the garbage disposal. No forced entry into the home was found, but it appears a vehicle was backed into the garage to load the appliances.

“Bravo” District
Date: 05/09/2014 3:45 AM
Location: 1600 Nile Drive
Offense: Burglary of a Vehicle (P.C. 30.04 Class A Misdemeanor)
Case Number: 1405090035
Corpus Christi Police responded to an apartment complex for a male looking into vehicles. The officer was flagged down by two witnesses in the parking lot who gave a description of the male. The officer was able to locate and observe the suspect for several minutes. During that time, the suspect entered the unlocked rear passenger door of a vehicle. The officer contacted the 46 year old owner of the vehicle to verify he did not give the suspect permission to enter the car. Jason Montgomery (08/23/1995) was arrested. Other vehicles in the complex are believed to have been entered. It also appears the suspect entered only unlocked cars.

“Charlie” District
Date: 05/08/2014 3:00 PM
Location: 5313 Saratoga Blvd
Offense: Theft Purse Snatching (P.C. 31.03 Class A Misdemeanor)
Case Number: 1405080083
Corpus Christi Police responded to the HEB Plus located at 5313 Saratoga Blvd. for a purse snatching. This was the second call for a purse snatching involving the same suspects. The first one occurred approximately 30 minutes earlier at the Walmart located at Parkdale Plaza. The suspects would drive through the parking lot and target elderly females as they were unloading their shopping carts. Following the purse snatching at the HEB, officers were able to locate the suspect vehicle parked nearby in a parking lot. Officers made contact with the suspects and located all of the stolen property from the victims. Kenneth George (09/27/1987) and Joseph Chambers (08/12/1985) were both arrested and taken to the City Detention Center.

“Delta” District
Date: 05/08/2014 9:40 PM
Location: 2500 Morris Street
Offense: Theft (PC 31.03 Class A Misdemeanor)
Case Number: 1405080144
Corpus Christi Police Officers made contact with a 34 year old victim in the 1600 block of Agnes St. who stated that someone had broken into his truck at the mall and stole his IPAD and it was being tracked to an address on Morris Street. Officers went to the location and attempted to make contact with anyone inside the home, but the suspects inside refused to open the door. A search warrant was obtained on the residence and once inside of the home, officers found the stolen IPAD and placed Roberto Soliz (03/23/1977) under arrest. Also inside the home the officers located and arrested Jaime Perez (12/09/1972) who was wanted for an outstanding warrant.

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.

Bravo District, Criminal Investigations Division

Pizza State Burglary Suspect

DATE: April 23, 2014, 11:39 PM
LOCATION: 6133 Ennis Joslin Road
OFFENSE: Theft from a Building (PC 31.03 State Jail Felony)
CASE # 1404240003

 On April 23, 2014, at about 11:39 PM, Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to an alarm at a business located at 6133 Ennis Joslin Rd., Pizza State Restaurant. Officers found that entry to the business was made through a back glass door.   Video images show a male subject, wearing a light colored t shirt and a possible tattoo on the back side of his upper right arm.  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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Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division

Patrol Report May 8, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 212 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight May 7 to 7:00 a.m. May 8, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

“Charlie” District
Date: Tuesday, May 07, 2014, 11:20 PM
Location: 5201 Hwy 286 Access Rd.
Offense: Burglary from a motor vehicle (Penal Code Section 30.04) Class A Misdeamnor
Case Number: 1405070185

Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to the Homewood Suites, 5201 Highway 286 Access Rd. in reference to a disturbance with a burglary suspect in the parking lot. The 33 year old victim and several of his co workers, found that items had been removed from inside of a company vehicle. The victim contacted the on duty security guard to report the missing items and while reporting the incident, they observed, James Bruso (08/04/1972), walking nearby carrying one of their backpacks. When the victim confronted Mr. Bruso, he fled on foot. The suspect was chased and then caught and detained until police officers arrived. Mr. Bruso sustained a laceration above his eye during the struggle and was taken to a hosital for stitches prior to being booked at the City Dention Center.

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.