Chief Mike Markle Presented at LULAC #1 in reference to Senate Bill 4 on Thursday May 11, 2017 at 5:30 PM Here is the video of his presentation.
All posts by Senior Officer Travis Pace
Help us Catch these suspected Thieves
Date: Wednesday, March 08, 2017 2:21 PM
Location: 1305 Airline Road
Offense: Theft
Case Number: 1703080080
Corpus Christi Police Detectives need your help identifying these two theft suspects. They are seen on surveillance video entering the store. They walk around before going to the clothing section. One suspect acts as a lookout while the other takes a stack of jeans. The suspect then quickly exits the store making no attempt to pay for the items.
If you know the identity of either of these suspects or have any information about this crime please call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.
Patrol Report May 8 , 2017
Date: Saturday May 6, 2017 12:57 AM
Location: Tiger Lane and Weber Road
Offense: Warrant of Arrest, Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon, Delivery of Marijuana,
Poss of a Controlled Substance X 3, Money Laundering
Case Number: 1705060008
Corpus Christi Police Officers observed a gray Nissan Altima run a stop sign in the area of Weber and Panama. Officers conducted a traffic stop and contacted the 23 year old male driver. Officers identified the suspect and found him to have two warrants for his arrest for possession of marijuana and dangerous drugs. The suspect was arrested and a inventory of the vehicle was conducted. Officers located marijuana, cocaine, digital scales, a small container marked THC and a 9mm handgun. Officers continued their investigation and were able to obtain a consent to search of his apartment. Officers located a large amount of marijuana, 13 bags of THC gummy candies, 38 Ecstacy pills, a scale and over $3100 in cash. Officers arrested Jordan Anthony Hernandez 04-12-1994 and transported him to the City Detention Center. All items were tagged at the main police station as evidence.
Date: Sunday, May 7, 2017, 2:03 AM
Location: 14900 Leeward Drive
Offense: Assault, Evading Arrest, Failure to Identify
Case Number: 1705070017
Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 14900 Leeward Dr. in reference to a assault call. Upon arrival officers observed a white Sabb parked in front of the location and gave the license plate number to the dispatcher. Officers made contact with a male and female who advised that they were arguing. While officers were investigating they were contacted by dispatchers and advised that the vehicle was stolen. Officers went to contact the male and female. They were advised by the female that the male suspect jumped out the bedroom window.
Officers checked the area and the vehicle and inside of the vehicle they found the suspects ID with his correct name and DOB on it. Officers spoke to the female who told officers that she had been assaulted by the suspect. She stated that she and the suspect had been dating for a couple of weeks. They went to the beach and the suspect became angry over some text messages. The suspect left in the Sabb only to return a short time later and pound on the door. The victim let the suspect in and a physical altercation ensued. The suspect grabbed her by the arms and then began choking her. The victim had bruising to her arms and redness around her neck. Officers located the suspect down the street and brought back to the scene. Officers arrested David Gonzalez (09-15-1982) and transported him to the City Detention Center.
Date: Sunday, May 7, 2017, 8:49 PM
Location: 3500 Pecan Drive
Offense: Assault, Public Intoxication
Case Number: 1705070099
Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 3500 Pecan Drive in reference a disturbance in progress. Officers arrived and made contact with the 28 year old male victim. He stated that he was assaulted by his wife during a argument. The victim had redness to his lip and a cut on the inside of his mouth. The victim stated that he was arguing with his wife because she wanted to leave with his son and she had been drinking. The victim did not want her to drive intoxicated with his son in the car. Officers contacted the female suspect who had a strong odor of a intoxicating beverage about her breath. During the investigation the suspect was making statements of wanting to leave. Officers arrested Ariel Canales (06-18-1990) and transported her to the City Detention Center.
Date: Monday, May 8, 2017, 12:08 AM
Location: Baylor Street and Hospital Blvd.
Offense: Unauthorized use of a Motor Vehicle, DWI, Evading Arrest,
Evading arrest with a vehicle, Resisting Arrest
Case Number: 1705080002
A Corpus Christi Police Officer was patrolling in the area of Cleo Street and Morgan Ave. when he observed a dark colored 4-door vehicle with its headlight out. The officer attempted to stop the vehicle, the vehicle began to accelerate away from the officer. As the officer was following the vehicle he observed the vehicle to be swerving all over the road. The vehicle ran a stop light and came to a stop at a dead end at Hospital Blvd. and Baylor Street. The driver got out of the vehicle and fled on foot. The officer gave chase and caught up to the suspect and took him to the ground. The suspect began to struggle with the officer but was soon taken into custody. The officer walked the suspect back to the vehicle. The officer observed the suspect to be steady in his feet and have an strong odor of an intoxicating beverage about his breath. During the investigation the officer discovered that the vehicle was stolen. The vehicle was impounded and officers arrested Patrick Zamora (11-16-1986) and transported him to the City Detention Center.
Two Different Theft Suspects, Same Store
Date: April 26 & 30, 2017
Location: 4038 S. Port
Offense: Theft
Case Numbers: 1704260138, 1704300055
Corpus Christi Police Detectives need your help identifying these two theft suspects from the Home Depot at 4038 S. Port. On April 26, 2017 the suspect is seen entering the store and go to where the power tools are located, The suspect is observed taking a drill and tried to enter out the front. The front exit was blocked so the suspect ran out of a fire exit.
On April 30, 2017 a male is seen entering through the garden center. He grabbed a drill set and a black back pack and exits out the garden center exit making no effort to pay for the items.
If you know the identity of either of these suspects or have any information about this crime please call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.
Patrol Report May 2, 2017
Date: Monday, May 1, 2017, 9:56 PM
Location: 1500 10th Street
Offense: Assault Family Violence
Case Numbers: 1705010181
Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to 1500 10th St. in reference to a disturbance in progress. The call was updated with the victim stating that her daughter was hitting her. Officers were also advised by dispatchers that they could hear a struggle and screaming in the background. Officers arrived and contacted the 24 year old female suspect who advised that her mother was kicking her out of the house over a rent dispute. The 50 year old female victim advised that the suspect assaulted her with a stick. The victim had a red mark on her right shoulder. The victim showed officers the stick and advised that she wanted to press charges. Officers arrested Priscilla Martinez (03-23-1993) and transported her to the City Detention Center.
Date: Monday, May 1, 2017, 10:06 PM
Location: 300 W. Saxet Dr.
Offense: Continuous Violence against the Family, Assault Family Violence
Case Numbers: 1705010182
Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 300 W. Saxet Dr. in reference to a disturbance in progress. Officers arrived and contacted the 27 year old female victim. She advised that she was returning from Calallen when the 27 year old male suspect became angry after seeing a message on Facebook. The suspect began driving erratically and yelling and screaming at the victim, accusing her of being unfaithful. Once they arrived at their residence the suspect grabbed the victim by the hair and pulled as hard as he could causing the victim a lot of pain. The suspect then grabbed the victim by the wrist and twisted it causing pain and swelling. Officers arrested Jonathan Henry Constante (04-15-1990) and transported him to the City Detention Center.
Date: Monday, May 1, 2017, 10:41 PM
Location: 4500 Leon St.
Offense: Assault Family Violence
Case Numbers: 1705010185
Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 4500 Leon in reference to 2 females fighting in front of 4500 Leon St. Officers arrived and observed the 2 females being separated by neighbors. Both of the females were bleeding and had bruising to their faces and hands. The two got into an argument because the 34 year old female was kicked out of her parents house. At some point it became physical when the 31 year old sister slapped the other across the face. The sisters then began fighting each other until the neighbors stopped them. Officers spoke to witnesses and made the decision to arrest Myra Gomez (09-27-1982) and Malena Gala Gomez (02-08-1986) and transported both sisters to the City Detention Center.
Police Arrest Suspect in Assault of 69 year old Female
Date: Monday, April 24, 2017, 1:09 PM
Location: 4100 Ayers St.
Offense: Injury to a Elderly Individual
Case Number: 1704240085
Corpus Christi Police Detectives have made an arrest in the assault of a 69 year old female. Detectives arrested Diana Meier (09-30-1962) on 4-27-2017 at 2:55 PM for Injury to a Elderly Individual which is a 3rd Degree felony. Diana was transported and booked into the City Detention Center. There is no further information at this time since it is still an active investigation.
Patrol Report April 24, 2017
Date: Sunday, April 23, 2017, 1:59 AM
Location: 4300 Kostoryz RD
Offense: Burglary of a Habitation, Evading Arrest
Interfering with a Emergency Call
Case Number: 1704230022
Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to the area of 4300 Kostoryz Rd. in reference to a disturbance in progress. Upon arrival officers contacted the 23 year old female victim. Officers observed the victim to visibly upset and to have dried blood on her left arm. The victim told officers that she was asleep when she awoke by a loud bang. At about 1:30 AM as she sat up in her bed the victim heard glass break inside her spare bedroom. The victim opened her bedroom door and recognized the 20 year old male suspect inside her residence. The suspect was wearing blue jeans and no shirt. The victim asked the suspect what he was doing there and the suspect began making his way to her bedroom. The victim tried to call 911 but was pushed to the bed. The suspect got on top of the victim and tried to grab her phone which prevented her from calling 911. The victim stated that she feared for her life and pleaded with the suspect not to hurt her. The victim stated she was able to talk with the suspect and calm him down. The suspect went into the bathroom to wash the blood off himself. The victim used this opportunity to call 911. The suspect left the scene before officers arrived. The victim advised that she only knew the suspect for a short period of time and did not have a relationship with him.
Officers noticed blood in the victim, on the pillows of the bed and in the bathroom sink. As officers were taking pictures of the crime scene, one officer noticed something outside and made eye contact with the suspect who matched the victims description. The officer called out to suspect by name and the suspect took off running. Officers gave chase telling the suspect to stop. The suspect kept running and after three failed attempts to get over fences, he was taken into custody. Officers arrested Silverio Hernandez (03-06-1997) and transported him to the City Detention Center.
Date: Sunday, April 23, 2017, 6:47AM
Location: 1000 Shepard Dr.
Offense: Aggravated Robbery
Case Number: 1704230037
Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to a call to 1000 Sheppard in reference to an attempted robbery. Officers arrived and made contact with the 67 year old male victim. The victim advised that he works the night shift and he just got home. The victim stated that he was reading the paper in his car when two young males wearing black hooodies approached his vehicle from behind. One suspect went to the drivers side and the other went to the passengers side door. The suspect on the drivers side door displayed a gun and demanded his wallet and money. The victim told the suspect that he did not have any money. The suspect on the passenger side door got mad and starting cussing and using racial slurs towards the victim. The victim told the suspect that there was no need to talk to him in a vulgar manner. The suspects kept demanding money until they realized they were not going to get anything from the victim. The suspects left the scene in an unknown direction. The victim was not injured.
If you have any information about this crime please call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward
Date: Monday, April 24, 2017, 12:04 AM
Location: 2500 HWY 181
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated, Possession of Marijuana and
Controlled Substance
Case Number: 1704240004
Corpus Christi Police Offices were dispatched to the Harbor Bridge for a vehicle driving the wrong way (Northbound In the Southbound Lane). Officers arrived in the area and observed a Port of Corpus Christi Police Officer to have the suspect vehicle stopped in the southbound lane of the causeway. Officers made the U-turn and went to assist the officer. The Port PD officer stated that he was making his rounds and was coming back into the city when he observed the vehicle traveling the wrong way. The officer then stopped the vehicle to investigate. A CCPD officer made contact with the 44 year old female driver. The officer could detect an odor of an intoxicating beverage about her breath and other signs of intoxication. The officer walked the suspect to his unit to transport her to a safer place to further investigate the incident. As the officer was walking the suspect he had to hold her arm because she was unsteady on her feet. The officers continued the investigation and developed enough probable cause to arrest the suspect for DWI. The officers conducted a search incident to arrest and discovered a pill and marijuana in her purse. The officer arrested Shannon Falkenburg (11-14-1972) and transported her to the City Detention Center.
Detectives need your help identifying this suspect.
Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2016,2:25 PM
Location: 300 IH 37 Access Rd.
Offense: Theft
Case Number: 1609130117
Corpus Christi Police Detectives need your help identifying this theft suspect. The suspect is seen entering the Stripes store while a local vendor was restocking inventory. The vendor left his work Ipad on a shelf while he was working. The vendor went to get his Ipad and discovered it was missing. The suspect was observed looking at the Ipad on the shelf. He then takes the Ipad and walks out of the store. He is described as a large white male wearing a dark colored shirt and blue jeans.
If you know the identity of this suspect or have any information about this crime please call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.
Patrol Report April 17, 2017
Date: Saturday, April 15, 2017, 12:05 PM
Location: 3400 SPID
Offense: Deadly Conduct-Discharging a Firearm
Case Number: 1704150070
Corpus Christ Police officers responded to the Modern Motel at 3400 SPID in reference to a disturbance in progress involving shots fired. Officers arrived and were advised by an employee that the suspect was inside one of the rooms. Officers surrounded the room to prevent the suspects escape and began evacuating rooms near the suspects room.
Officers asked the employee what happened prior to calling 911. The employee stated that he was cleaning rooms after checkout time. He was cleaning the room that the suspect was in and put his belongings in a bag. As he was cleaning he observed the suspect drive up to the location in a black Cadillac. The employee gave the suspect his property and observed the suspect enter the room. The employee stated he was told by management to have the suspect leave the room since it was past checkout time. The employee knocked on the door several times with no response from the suspect. The employee tried to unlock the door but was unsuccessful because the room was locked from the inside. The employee stated that he told the suspect that he was going to call the cops. As the employee was walking away he heard 6-7 shots coming from the room. The employee took cover and called the police.
Officers on the scene continued to evacuate rooms. Officers continued to watch the suspects room and at approximately 12:40 PM, the suspect exited the room naked and was taken into custody without incident. Officers cleared the suspects room and observed a small semi automatic pistol on the bed, several bullet holes in the bathroom door and one bullet hole in the wall. Officers arrested Daniel Leal III (03-10-1980) and transported him to the City Detention Center.
Date: Sunday, April 16, 2017, Between 4:00 AM-10:49 AM
Location: 4100 Cross River Drive
Offense: Theft, Fraud Use and Possession of Identifying Information
Case Number: 1704160069
Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to the area of 4100 Cross River Drive in reference suspicious activity. Officers contacted the 64 year old female witness who advised that her 24 year old granddaughter woke her up at approximately 9:00 AM regarding Easter Presents. The suspect gave the witness a box wrapped containing Pampered Chef items. The witness questioned where the gifts came from and was told by her husband that the suspect took the items from the neighborhood. He also advised her that there was evidence in the trash can. The witness stated that the suspect had a check and pants that did not belong to her. Officers spoke to the suspect and determined that she had taken the items during the night. Officers located numerous pieces of mail, some was returned to the owners and the other was tagged as evidence. Officers arrested Kassandra Orr (05-26-1992) and transported her to the City Detention Center.
Date: Sunday, April 16, 2017, 4:20 PM
Location: 6101 Saratoga Blvd.
Offense: Theft, Resisting Arrest
Case Number: 1704160099
Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to the Walmart at 6101 Saratoga Blvd. in reference to a theft in progress. Officers were advised that a female suspect tried to leave the store with over $1000 worth of stolen items. The call also advised that the suspect left her car keys and was sitting in a silver Volkswagon Jetta in the parking lot. Officers arrived and located the suspects vehicle in the parking lot. Offices observed the suspect to be holding a screwdriver. The suspect was ordered to put the screwdriver down and exit the vehicle. The suspect put the screwdriver down but refused to exit the vehicle. After a brief struggle with officers the suspect was removed from the vehicle and detained.
Officers contacted the reporting party (loss prevention personnel), who advised that the suspect was observed going into the electronics department selecting numerous DVD’s and placing them into a basket. The suspect then went to the hardware section and put the items in personal shopping bags. The suspect walked past the registers and was confronted by loss prevention. She was asked to stop to which she replied “No!” and left the store, leaving the DVD’s and her keys. Officers arrested Veronica Quiroz (11-22-1981) and transported her to the City Detention Center.
Patrol Report April 4, 2017
Date: Monday, April 3, 2017, 8:39 PM
Location: 900 Lexington Ave.
Offense: Aggravated Assault w/Deadly Weapon
Fleeing From a Police Officer
Case Number: 1704030147
Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to a call in reference to a stabbing with injuries in the 900 block of Lexington Ave. An officer arrived and made contact with the 41 year old male victim who was in the middle of the street. The victim advised that the suspect was driving away and pointed at a black vehicle driving away. An officer went after the vehicle and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The officer activated the overhead lights and the suspect vehicle continued driving running stop signs until finally coming to a stop on Dempsey Street. The 55 year old female suspect was taken into custody and returned to the scene of the stabbing.
The victim advised that he and the suspect are going through a divorce and were trying to work things out. He stated that the suspect appeared to have been drinking and the situation escalated. The victim advised that he had a female friend inside his residence and went inside to avoid the confrontation. The victim stated that he heard the suspect near the side of the dining room. He confronted her with the intention of getting her out of the house. The victim stated that he noticed the suspect raise her right arm and then swing it in a downward motion stabbing the victim in the left arm. The victim wrapped his arm in a towel as the suspect left the scene.
Officers located the knife and tagged it as evidence and impounded the vehicle. Officers arrested Phyllis Thompson (03-11-1962) and transported her to the City Detention Center.
Date: Monday, April 3, 2017, 10:42 PM
Location: 5900 Ayers
Offense: Discharging a Firearm in Certain Municipalities
Case Number: 1704030157
Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to the area of 5900 Ayers Street in reference shots fired in the area. As officers were checking the area they contacted a female who advised them her father had shot a gun in the backyard. Officers contacted and detained the 58 year old male suspect. He displayed signs of intoxication and did not know that firing the gun in the backyard was illegal. The officers located the handgun in the apartment and 5 spent casings in the back yard. Officers arrested Byron Edwards (03-09-1959) and transported him to the City Detention Center.
Date: Tuesday, April 4, 2017, 1:25 AM
Location: 5100 Weber Rd.
Offense: Robbery
Case Number: 1704040011
Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to a robbery that just occurred at the Whataburger on the 5100 block of Weber Rd. Officers arrived and separated the witnesses. The information the officers received was that the suspect came into the restaurant demanding money. The male teller advised that the suspect began pounding his fists on the counter demanding money and threatened to kill the employee if he did not give him the money. The employee feared the suspect might have a weapon because he was fumbling around with something under his hoodie. The employee opened the drawer and the suspect reached over the counter to grab the money. As the suspect was grabbing the money the employee pepper sprayed the suspect. The suspect ran out the doors and fled the scene.
The suspect is described as possibly a Hispanic male approximately 18-26 years old. He was wearing a pink colored zip up styled hoodie, light colored jeans and hospital style mask over part of his face. The suspect fled towards the Subway restaurant on the other side of the street with an undisclosed amount of money. No one was injured during this robbery.
If you have any information about this crime please call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.
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