Date:  Saturday November 25, 2017 4:54 PM
Location: 7900 Caribou Dr.
Incident: Murder
Case Number: 1711250070

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to the area of 7900 Caribou Dr. in reference to a disturbance. The call came in from a third party who advised dispatchers she received a call from a female about a fight. Officers arrived and made contact with the 53 year old female suspect. Officers spoke with the suspect and learned that a victim had been shot inside of the residence. Officers checked the house and discovered a 45 year old male deceased in a bedroom. Officers detained the suspect and transported her to the station for questioning. Officers arrested Carla Welch (7-27-1964) and transported her to the City Detention Center. This is still an ongoing investigation so information is limited. If you have any further information please contact investigators at 361-886-2840.

Date: Saturday, November 18, 2017, 8:17 PM
Location: 1400 18th Street
Incident: Murder
Case Number: 1711180127

Corpus Christi Police Offices were dispatched to the area of 1400 18th Street in reference to a shooting. Officers arrived and advised that CCFD medics were on scene and were treating a 24 year old male victim that had been shot in the torso. Medics transported the victim to Spohn Shoreline where he succumbed to his injuries. Officers learned from witnesses that a fight was to occur at the location. Witnesses stated that a vehicle drove by slowly, fired several shots striking the victim and then drove away. Officers contacted and transported witnesses to the main police station to be interviewed.

Officers investigated and went to the area of 6400 Everhart to contact a possible suspect. Several subjects were contacted at this location and transported to the main police station to be interviewed. Detectives developed enough probable cause to arrest Tyler Farmer (06-30-1995), James Lockhart (12-30-1998) and Gavin Escoto (01-10-1998) for murder and transported them to the City Detention Center. This is still an ongoing investigation and if anyone has any additional information they are asked to contact the police.

Date: Friday, October 27, 2017, 2:13 PM
Location: 13600 Northwest Blvd
Incident: Burglary of a Motor Vehicle
Case Number: 1710270095

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to the 13600 block of Northwest Blvd. in reference to a burglary of a motor vehicle. Officers arrived and made contact with 43 year old male victim. The victim advised that he went to a bank and withdrew some cash. The victim left and went to a local convenient store. The victim went inside the store and made a purchase, left the store and got into his car. The victim stated that he forgot something and went back inside the store and this time he forgot to lock his door. When he came out of the store this time he noticed that the envelope with his money was gone. Video showed a red Kia Optima pull up to the victims vehicle, a suspect got  inside the victims car, took the envelope and then drove away in the Kia.  The suspect vehicle appears to be a rental car out of Houston. It is unknown, but suspected that the suspects followed the victim from the bank. If you have any information about this crime contact Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS (8577) or submit the tip online at www.cctexas.com/crimestoppers.  Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

Corpus Christi Police Detectives want to remind people to be aware of their surroundings. If you go to the bank and make a withdrawal do not leave the cash unattended in your car. Do not use ATM’s in unlit areas. Try to minimize flashing large amounts of cash. If you feel you are being followed get a description and call the police. With the holiday season approaching it is important to develop good habits to minimize yourself as a victim.

Date: Friday October 13, 2017, 11:10 AM
Location: 4300 SPID
Offense: Aggravated Assault Warrant
Case Number: 1710100002

Corpus Christi Police Officers arrested Daniel Lara (08/18/1987) on a warrant for aggravated assault in the 4300 block of SPID. The warrant was issued in reference to a shooting on October 10, 2017 at the WalMart parking lot in the 1800 block of SPID.  He was also found to be in possession of a firearm, marijuana and pills that did not belong to him. Daniel was transported to the City Detention Center.

Date: Saturday October 07, 2017 11:13 AM
Location: 6800 Aswan Drive
Offense: Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle
Case Number: 1710050016

A Corpus Christi Police Officer was patrolling in the area of Ennis Joslin and SPID. The officer observed a blue Dodge Avenger parked by  the air pump at the Valero in the 7800 block of SPID. The officer recognized it to be a recently stolen vehicle. The driver of the vehicle matched a description put out yesterday by the owner. The vehicle left the location, the officer followed the vehicle and confirmed that it was still stolen. The officer continued following the vehicle until backup arrived. The vehicle was stopped at 6800 Aswan Dr. and the driver taken into custody. Officers arrested Alpha Dale Crocker (06-04-1992) who was also found to have an active warrant out of Nueces County. He was transported to the City Detention Center.

Date: Sunday October 08, 2017 11:48 PM
Location: 8100 SPID
Offense: Assault
Case Number: 1710080127

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to the area of 8100 SPID in reference to a assault. Upon arrival officers made contact with a 24 year old female victim who was visibly upset. She advised that her boyfriend assaulted her while she was driving her vehicle. She stated that they were driving and arguing about money. She stated that the suspect began throwing small items at her while he sat in the back seat. The victim yelled at the suspect to stop throwing the items and that is when he punched her in the left side of the face. The victim stopped at a convenience store and the suspect got out and walked away. Officers observed redness and swelling to the left side of her face. Officers followed the victim to her residence in the 8300 block of Moffett Cir. to make sure the suspect was not there. The officers checked the residence and found the suspect was not there.

At approximately 2:18 AM October 9, 2017 the victim called the police again and advised that the suspect entered through a broken window at the residence and assaulted her. Officers contacted the victim at a convenience store near her residence. She was crying and advised that the suspect made entry into the residence through a broken window and punched her in the back of the head while she was lying in bed. She immediately left the residence and called police. The officers followed the victim back to the residence at 8300 Moffett Cir. The victim tried to enter the residence but found that the door was dead bolted from the inside. Officers checked the area and found the suspect walking away from the back door. Officers contacted and arrested Anthony Quintanilla (12-05-1988) and transported him to the City Detention Center.

Date: Tuesday, October 3, 2017, 8:49 PM
Location: 13202 Leopard Street
Offense: Theft
Case Number: 1710030101

A Corpus Christi Police Officer was patrolling in the area of IH 69 and Cornett Drive. The officer observed a male walking from the area of the Home Depot carrying a large object under a dark colored jacket. The officer made contact with the 32 year old male suspect who was acting very nervous. The suspect was carrying a new chainsaw still in the box with the security device still attached. The officer questioned the suspect and was not buying the suspects story. The suspect was detained while another officer went to the Home Depot and contacted a supervisor. The supervisor advised that the suspect came in to the store, took a chainsaw and left without paying for it. Officers arrested Sean Matthew Fitch (05-18-1985) and transported him to the City Detention Center. The chainsaw was returned to the store.

Date: Tuesday, October 3, 2017, 11:19 PM
Location: 15820 SPID (Bob Hall Pier)
Offense: Aggravated Robbery
Case Number: 1710040001

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 15820 SPID (Bob Hall Pier) in reference to a robbery. The call advised that a male and female with tattoos assaulted a male and took his red Chevy Camero convertible. As officers were going to the call they observed a vehicle matching the description and stopped it at the Stripes in the 14500 block of SPID. Officers made contact with the 55 year old male victim. The victim advised that he was with the 29 year old female and the 36 year old male suspect. The vehicle stopped near Bob Hall pier. Witnesses told officers that they saw the male suspect jump out of the car and pull the victim out of the passenger side door. The female suspect started driving away dragging the victim while the suspect was punching and kicking him. The victim let go of the car,  the female suspect turned the car around, picked up the male and drove away. The victim advised that the assault caused him a lot of pain and was checked at the scene by CCFD Medics. Officers arrested Hope LeeAnn Clark (01-04-1988) and Michael Gerard Falcon (05-04-1981) and transported them to the City Detention Center. The vehicle was released to the victim at the scene.

Date: Friday, September 29, 2017, 11:40 PM
Location: 4600 SPID
Offense: DWI, Failure to Notify and Report a Crash
Case Number: 1709300004

Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to the area of 4600 SPID in reference to a hit and run. Officers arrived and were contacted by witnesses. The witnesses advised that a grey or silver Infinity backed into a car in the parking lot of Gator’s and then struck a black suv as he sped out of the parking lot. The impact caused the suv to lose control and hit three parked vehicles in a dealership parking lot. The witnesses gave officers a license plate which returned to an address on 4900 Dubose. Officers went to the location and observed a grey Infinity with frontend damage in the driveway. Officers observed a male who attempted to walk inside the residence when he saw police. Officers called out to the suspect and he stopped as they made contact. Officers determined that he was the driver of the vehicle and he was involved in the crashes at 4600 SPID. Officers could detect a strong odor of alcohol coming from his breath, his speech was slurred and he was on his feet. Officers were able to develop enough probable cause to arrest Anthony Trevino (01-21-1989) for DWI and transport him to the City Detention Center.

Date: Sunday, October 1, 2017, 11:34 PM
Location: 2000 Braeswood
Offense: Aggravated Assault
Case Number: 1710010128

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to the area of 2000 Braeswood in reference to a shooting with injuries. Upon arrival officers contacted the 40 year old male victim and the 41 year old female suspect. Officers were able to determine that no one had been shot. Officers investigated and learned that the couple had been drinking and got into an argument over the suspect moving out. The victim advised that the suspect went into her room and grabbed a gun. The suspect came out and pointed the gun at the victims chest and leg. The victim advised that he feared for his life and grabbed the gun and pointed it away from him. When he did this several shots were fired. When the two were struggling over the gun and the suspect bit his left bicep. The victim was able to get the gun away from the suspect. Officers arrested  Jackeline Barrera Ramirez (11-17-1975) and transported her to the City Detention Center.

Date: Monday, October 2, 2017, 12:05 AM
Location: Port and Tarlton
Offense: Injury to a Elderly, Criminal Mischief
Case Number: 1710020003

Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to the area of Port and Tarlton in reference to a disturbance. Upon arrival officers observed the 34 year old female suspect standing next to a vehicle. She was unsteady on her feet, she had a strong odor of alcohol coming from her breath and her speech was slurred. Officers detained her while they investigated. Officers contacted the 70 year old male victim and observed blood inside his vehicle.  The victim had injuries to his face and his clothing was in disarray. The victim advised that he picked up the suspect with the intention to meet with her son. He stated that suspect became upset because she could not locate him. The victim stated that the suspect began punching the interior of the vehicle and then broke the front windshield. The victim told the suspect to stop damaging his vehicle. He stated that the suspect began punching him in the face and body. The victim stopped the vehicle at Port and Tarlton where the suspect continued to hit him. The victim stated that the suspect hit him with a closed fist in the face and then bit him on the right forearm and left shoulder. The suspect only stopped when the victim grabbed her phone and threw it out of the car. Officers observed the victim to have a bloody nose and bite marks to his forearm and shoulder. Officers arrested Korina Ann Guzman (03-11-1983). While in the backseat of the patrol unit, Korina began banging her head on the plexiglass. Officers were moving her to another unit when she attempted to bite one of the officers. She was transported to the City Detention Center.

Date:  Wednesday, September 27, 2017, 6:38 PM
Location: 4100 Nolford Place
Offense: Aggravated Assault With a Deadly Weapon
Case Number: 1709270106

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to the area of 4100 Nolford Pl. in reference to a disturbance with a gun being pointed at someone. Officers arrived and contacted the 25 year old male victim. He advised that he and his father (the suspect) had a disturbance earlier over a puppy being in side the house. The police responded to that call earlier and the argument continued after they left. The victim advised that the suspect went in to his bedroom and pulled out a handgun. The victim stated that the suspect pointed the gun at him and said he would shoot that dog. The victim feared that the suspect would shoot him. The suspect was inside the residence as officers tried to contact him and were eventually able to get him to come outside. Officers arrested James R. Marek (05-23-1959) and transport him to the City Detention Center. The weapon was located and tagged as evidence.

Date:  Wednesday, September 27, 2017, 10:21 PM
Location: 800 Ohio Ave.
Offense: Assault causing Bodily Injury
Case Number: 1709270119

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to the area of 800 Ohio Ave. in reference to a disturbance. Upon arrival officers made contact with the male victim. He advised that he and his girlfriend were having a argument and that she hit him over the head with a plate. The victim had a laceration and dried blood on his head. Officers made contact with the suspect. After talking with both parties, officers arrested Nicole M. Ortiz (01-11-1986) for assault and transported her to the City Detention Center.

Date:  Wednesday, September 27, 2017, 12:01 AM
Location: 1400 Date St.
Offense: Aggravated Assault, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Evading Arrest, Warrant of Arrest
Case Number: 1709270001

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 2754 S. Staples in reference to a shooting with injuries. Officers arrived and made contact with the clerk. He advised that a male came into the store and advised that he had been shot and he was on his way to the emergency room. Officers were in formed that the victim was driving a white and black vehicle. Officers went to Drs. Regional Hospital and made contact with the 25 year old male victim. The victim and a witness advised that they were going to meet a female in the area of Ayers and Date street. When they arrived a male suspect got out of a vehicle and pointed a gun at the victim. The suspect fired a shot through the door of the victims vehicle striking the victim and then fled the scene. Officers were taken to the location of the shooting by a witness in the 1400 block of Date St.

Officers made contact with the occupants at the apartment. Officers investigated and were able to get a name and location of the suspect. Officers went to the area of 2900 Seagull Blvd. to make contact with the suspect. As officers were approaching they observed the suspect matching the description they were given earlier walking from a house. When the suspect observed officers walking towards him he started running back towards the house. As he was running officers told him to stop, he continued running dropping a small black bag. The suspect made it inside the house but was taken into custody. Inside the black bag was marijuana, methamphetamine and approximately 28 pills. The suspect was also found to have an active warrant for aggravated assault. Officers arrested David Martinez (12-29-1978) and transported him to the City Detention Center.