All posts by Senior Officer Travis Pace

Police Need your Help Identifying These Theft suspects

Date: 07/10/2016    8:40 PM
Location: 4109 S. Staples Street
Offense: Theft (31.03 BM) Criminal Mischief (28.03 BM)
Case Number: 1607110133

Corpus Christi Police Department detectives need your help identifying these two theft suspects. The two suspects were observed on surveillance cameras entering Wal Mart. They were then seen prying open a cash register and taking a undisclosed amount of money. The suspects were then seen on camera exiting the store.

Anyone who knows any additional information about this crime should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2600. Information about this  crime 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.

Murder Suspect Arrested in Fort Bend County

Corpus Christi Police Detectives and Gang Unit worked with various Law Enforcement agencies in tracking down and arresting the suspect from the city’s latest homicide.

Officers arrested 27 year old Joseph Deark Cancino (07-25-1988) for the murder that occurred at the Office Club in the 2400 block of Rand Morgan. Joseph was located and arrested in Fort Bend County. His bond has been set at $250,000. This was an excellent coordinated effort in getting a dangerous individual off the street.

More information will be released as it becomes available.

Murder suspect wanted from shooting at 2400 Rand Morgan

Date: 07/10/2016    1:41 AM
Location: 2400 Rand Morgan
Offense: Murder
P.C.  19.02      First Degree Felony

Case Number: 1607100014

Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to the 2400 block of Rand Morgan for a fight to occur at a bar. As officers were en route to the bar, the call was updated to a shooting. Officers arrived and found a 36 year old male deceased from possible gunshot wounds. The suspect(s) fled the scene before officers arrived.

CCPD Detectives and Crime Scene technicians arrived and are processing the scene. Witnesses were transported to the main police station to be interviewed. The investigation is in the early stages and is ongoing.

Anyone who knows any additional information about this crime should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2600. Information about this crime 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.

Suspect arrested for Murder after a shooting in the 1100 block of Bloomington

Date: 07/08/2016    12:55 AM
Location: 1100 Bloomington
Offense: Murder
P.C.  19.02      First Degree Felony

Case Number: 1607080003

Corpus Christi Police Department officers were dispatched to 1100 Bloomington in reference to a shooting. Officers arrived and observed a 30 year old female victim that appeared to have been shot. The victim was transported to Christus Spohn Memorial Hospital.

Officers observed a black Ford Expedition parked at that location.  Three subjects were detained and transported to the main police station for questioning. Initial information is that the suspect and a witness were arguing outside the vehicle. At some point the argument turned physical and shots were fired striking the victim. The scene was processed and a weapon was recovered.

During the investigation officers and detectives were advised that the 30 year old victim died at the hospital.  33 year old Feliciano Cruz (10/01/1982) was arrested and charged with murder and several other crimes related to the incident. Cruz was transported to the City Detention Center.

This is still an active investigation, information will be released as it becomes available.

Anyone who knows any additional information about this crime should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2840. 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.

City’s Latest Homicide

Date: Thursday, June 30, 2016, 01:42 am
Location: 3854 SPID
Offense: Murder (PC 19.02) 1st Degree Felony
Case Number:
1606300015

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 3854 SPID in reference to a nature unknown. Upon arrival officers located a 22 year old male in the parking lot bleeding from the head. The responding officers discovered that the victim had been stabbed several times. The victim was transported to Spohn Memorial where he died from his injuries at 2:07 am.

The preliminary information officers have is that there was a argument between two males. The argument escalated in the parking lot and at some point during this argument the victim was stabbed. A male subject wearing blue jeans and a white shirt was seen running from the location. Corpus Christi Homicide Detectives are actively working this homicide and are currently interviewing witnesses.

Anyone who knows any additional information about this crime should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2840. 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.

Patrol Report June 29, 2016

Date: Wednesday, June 29, 2016, 01:33 am
Location: 4223 S. Alameda
Offense: Aggravated Assault/Family Violence (PC 22.02) 1st Degree Felony
Case Number:
1606290009

Corpus Christi Police Department officers were dispatched to 4223 S. Alameda in reference to a traffic accident with injuries. Officers contacted a witness who advised the incident was not an accident that a female purposely struck her boyfriend with the vehicle. Officers contacted the male victim who was in a lot of pain and would not cooperate with police officers. The male was taken to Doctors Regional Medical Center for treatment.

The witness advised that the incident started inside the bar and continued outside in the parking lot. The witness advised that he saw the 30 year old male strike the 29 year old female possibly knocking her unconscious. The female woke up, grabbed her keys and stated that she was going to hit the male with her car. The female drove her Nissan Altima directly at the male. The male was struck with the front of the car carrying him about 30 feet and then striking the building causing significant damage. The female struck another vehicle and fled the scene. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate the female.

Anyone who knows any additional information about this crime should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2840. 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.

Date: Wednesday, June 29, 2016, 8:13 am
Location: 3600 S. Saxet Dr.
Offense: Cruelty to non livestock animals (PC 42.092) 3rd Degree Felony
Case Number:
1606290045

Corpus Christi Police Officers arrested 20 year old Rosendo C. Gonzales (02-13-1996) for cruelty to non livestock animals.

Officers were called to 3600 S, Saxet Dr. after the Corpus Christi Fire Department responded to smoke in the area and located a dog carcass in a bar-b-que pit. Engine-5 had put the fire out prior to officers arriving. Officers observed the small dog inside the bar-b-que pit. Officers attempted to make contact with the suspect, but there was no response. Officers contacted family members who arrived at the scene. They were able to make contact with the suspect and gain entry into the house.

Rosendo was asked about the incident. He stated that he was petting the dog and was bit. He reacted causing serious injury to the dog. He panicked and put the dog on the bar-b-que pit in order to get “rid of it”. Officers arrested Rosendo and transported him to the City Detention Center.

Crime Scene Technician processed the scene. Animal Control Officers collected the carcass inside the bar-b-que pit in order to preserve evidence.

Mosquito found with West Nile Virus in local neighborhood

Animal Care and Vector services received confirmation today that a mosquito from our trap off the 2900 block of Lawton tested positive for West Nile Virus. The mosquito was collected last Tuesday.  Vector personnel will be out aerial spraying the neighborhood for the next three nights.

Directed patrol officers and neighborhood services personnel will be attempting to locate any standing water in the neighborhood including examining abandoned properties.

We need to remind local residents to check their property for standing water and to apply mosquito repellent to themselves and to their children.

If you have any questions please contact Asst. Chief Mark Schauer at 361-886-2606.

Patrol Report June 28, 2016

Date: Sunday, June 27, 2016, 12:18pm
Location: 6033 Leopard Street
Offense: Aggravated Assault/Family Violence (PC 22.02) 1st Degree Felony
Case Number:
1606270076

Corpus Christi Police Officer arrested 21 year old Virginia Fuentes (03/27/1995) for aggravated assault family violence at 6033 Leopard Street.

CCPD officers were dispatched to 6033 Leopard St. in reference to a disturbance with a weapon. The call was updated that a female was armed with a knife and chasing a male. Officers arrived and located the 56 year old victim outside the room. Officers contacted both subjects and separated them in an effort to find out what happened. The suspect, Virginia, was upset because she found a picture of a nude woman and that she and the victim were only arguing. A third officer arrived and contacted some witnesses. The witnesses advised that the heard  the two arguing from about sixty feet away. They then saw the victim being pushed out of the room and the door slammed shut. The witnesses advised the suspect, Virginia, exited the room with a large knife and followed the victim as he got into the drivers side of a vehicle. Virginia opened the passenger side door and was making a forward motion with her arm and it appeared that she was trying to cut the victim. Virginia exited the vehicle and cut the front passenger tire with the knife.

Due to Virginia’s action in trying to assault the victim, displaying the knife in a threatening manner and to prevent further violence from occurring, Virginia was arrested and transported to the City Detention Center.

Date: Sunday, June 27, 2016, 3:30pm
Location: 2900 Norton
Offense: Aggravated Robbery (PC 29.03) 1st Degree Felony
Case Number:
1606270152

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 3533 S. Alameda, Driscoll Children’s Hospital, in reference to an assault. Contact was made with the 20 year old victim who had redness, swelling and bleeding all about his face.

The victim advised that he went to a convenient store on Norton. He advised he had a little bit of money which might have gotten the interest of two people at the store. The victim began to walk home when he was blind sided by the suspects and beaten about the face. The two suspects took the victims wallet and phone and were attempting to take his shoes. The suspects were unable to get his shoes possibly due to a citizen trying to help him.

The victim went home and told family members what had happened to him and he was immediately taken to the hospital. The victim was not able to get a description of the suspects due to him being attacked from behind.

Anyone who knows any additional information about this crime should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2840. 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.

Patrol Report June 27, 2016

Date: Sunday, June 26, 2016, 11:40am
Location: 2000 Gardenia Courts
Offense: Assault Family Violence (PC 22.01) 3rd Degree Felony
Case Number:
1606260060

Corpus Christi Police arrested 19 year old Matthew Isaiah Longoria (03/04/1997) for assault with bodily injury/family violence at 2000 Gardenia Courts.

Officers received a call that a male was arguing with a female and that he was dragging her out of the apartment. Officers arrived and contacted a witness at the residence.  The witness stated that Longoria had smoked synthetic this morning and that he and the victim had been arguing and fighting since Friday. The witness stated that Longoria was upset because he wanted the victim to somewhere with him and she did not want to go. The witness stated that the victim went outside with the suspect who then began hitting the victim. The witness tried to pull the victim back inside the apartment but was over powered by the suspect.  The witness said she saw the suspect strike the victim several times and then choke her. CCPD officers located Longoria and the victim walking through the complex together. The 24 year old victim was not very cooperative with the investigating officers. The suspect (Longoria) was arrested and transported to the City Detention Center. Longoria was also charged with failure to identify for giving a false name to the arresting officers.

Date: Sunday, June 27, 2016, 2:29am
Location: 1455 Corban Drive
Offense: Aggravated Assault (Penal Code Section 22.02) 2nd Degree Felony
Case Number:
1606270015

Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to 1455 Corban Drive in reference to a disturbance with a gun. Officers received an update to the call that the victim had been hit in the head with the gun and the suspects were still on scene near a maroon Expedition. Officers arrived and observed two male suspects near the maroon Expedition who took off running when they saw the police. Officers gave chase but lost sight of the suspects as they ran in between buildings. A perimeter was set and K-9 searched the area but were unable to locate the suspects.

The victim advised that he had moved his vehicle from one parking spot to another. While he was outside his vehicle he was approached by the suspect who pointed a shotgun towards his face. The victim and the suspect exchanged some words and the second suspect appeared and told the suspect holding the shotgun to “finish him”.  The victim was struck in the head with the shotgun. The victim was able to flee and run into a nearby apartment and call the police. Officers located a shotgun at the scene and it was collected by Crime Scene Investigators.

Anyone who knows any additional information about this crime should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2840. 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.

Credit Card Abuse

Date: 2/01/2016    3:55 AM
Location: 1530 Airline Rd
Offense: Credit Card Abuse
P.C.  32.31  State Jail Felony

Case Number: 1602010107

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Corpus Christi Police detectives need you help identifying this suspect involved in using a stolen credit card.

On February 1, 2016 at approximately 4:28 PM the suspect was observed on video entering Lowes Home Improvement store. Once inside the store he selected various items and paid for them with a stolen credit card.

The suspect is described as a white male wearing a cowboy hat, a blue shirt with patches on the shoulders, a sleeveless brown jacket and blue jeans.

If you have any information or know the identity of the suspect please contact Detective Ramiro Torres at 361-886-2890. If you would like to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at 888TIPS.com. Crime Stoppers guarantees to keep your identity secret and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you up to $2,500 dollars in cash.