UPDATE: 

The suspect, Daniel Salazar (2.23.1959), was booked into the City Detention Center at 2:04 a.m. for Murder.

Date: Monday, October 13, 2014, 9:14pm

Location: 4000 Bray
Offense: Murder (PC 19.02) 1st Degree Felony
Case Number: 1410130150

On October 13, 2014 at approximately 9:14 PM officers were dispatched to 4000 Bray in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival officers found a 30-year-old male inside the house that had been shot twice, once in the leg and once in the upper torso. He was transported to Spohn Memorial Hospital. At approximately 9:45 PM the victim succumbed to his wounds.

Officers were advised that the victim, who is an ex-boyfriend of the suspect’s daughter, came over to the residence and a scuffle ensued with the father. The 30-year-old victim was shot twice during the scuffle.

A 55-year-old male is being detained and questioned at this time. Detectives are still in the process of investigating this incident.

As more information becomes available it will be released through the public information office.

“Adam” District
Date: 10/01/2014        10:15PM
Location: 14300 Interstate 37
Offense: Vehicle in the River
Case Number: 1410010199

A 44 year old man called Corpus Christi Police after his car rolled into the Nueces River at Labonte Park. The man said he was attempting to turn around at the boat ramp and had stopped at the edge near the water. As he tried to back up, his white 2013 Dodge Challenger sedan began to slide into the river. The man was able to get out of the car and watched as it sank into the murky water about 30 feet from the shore.  The Corpus Christi Police Dive team is expected to try and recover the car on Thursday morning.

The CCPD Dive Team responded to LaBonte Park to start the process of recovering the submerged vehicle. The dive team utilized a sonar to pinpoint the location of the car. They found the car as well as a second vehicle. The dive team discovered that the second vehicle was reported stolen from Corpus Christi on August 5, 2014 (case# 1408050021). The dive team is in the process of recovering the Dodge Challenger at the time of this update.

Date: 08/29/2014        7:35 AM
Location: 500 South Chaparral
Offense:  Aggravated Assault          (PC 22.02       Second Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1408290031

Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to a call for a assault victim located behind a building. When officers arrived they discovered a male victim in his 40’s that had serious injuries about his head. He was transported immediately to Spohn Memorial Hospital. A witness discovered the victim and called 911. That witness is being interviewed by investigators. Detectives have little information about this crime and are working hard to acquire any information that will lead them to the suspect.

Anyone who has 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: 08/22/2014        8:52pm
Location: 200 State Highway 358
Offense:  Traffic Crash
Case Number: C1403365

Corpus Christi Police Officers were responding to a report of a man walking on the freeway and were advised that he was possibly staggering. Three minutes later the call was upgraded to a accident involving a pedestrian. Officers and medics arrived and located the 25 year old male victim who was deceased. The victim was struck by two vehicles. Both vehicles stopped and the drivers were checked by officers. The drivers of those vehicles will not be charged in this accident. Follow up investigators shut down the West bound lanes to safely investigate this incident.

“Charlie” District

Date: 07/30/2014 10:20pm
Location: 5802 Everhart Rd.
Offense: Aggravated Robbery (P.C. 29.03 1st Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1407300154

Officers responded to a report of a home invasion at 5802 Everhart, Glen Willows apartments. Officers contacted the victim who advised that he heard several loud bangs on the front door. The door flew open and two suspects entered the apartment, one of the suspects had a handgun. They ordered the victim not to move and asked for two subjects by name. The victim advised he did not know those people. The suspects ordered the victim to lay down on the floor and asked where the money and guns were. The victim told the suspect who then took the items and fled the scene.  The suspects are described to be approx 5’8″ tall weighing approximately 160 pounds. Both suspects had tattoos and short hair, one was clean shaven and the other had a goatee. Investigators believe that the suspects are known to the victim.

Anyone who has any additional information about this crime should call the Corpus Christi Police Robbery 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.

“Bravo” District

Date: 07/30/2014 5:00am
Location: 14049 SPID
Offense: Burglary (State Jail Felony)
Case Number: 1407300031

Officers responded to a burglary of a business at 14049 SPID. The owner advised that someone broke into the business and stole about 80 sets of expensive sunglasses. The suspect, who was wearing a grey hooded pullover, blue jeans, black and white tennis shoes and white gloves was captured on video surveillance breaking into the store. The suspect exited the store carrying a black bag. The owner advised this is not the first time this has happened and that the same items are stolen each time. The owner is in the process of providing a copy of the video surveillance to the investigators.

Anyone who 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.

“Charlie” District

Date: 07/30-31/2014 10:30 PM, 2:25am
Location: 1900 Rodd Field, Airline and SPID
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated, 2 or more prior convictions (3rd Degree Felony)
Case Numbers: 1407300172, 1407310019

Officers Mike Rogers and Alexandria Molina were dispatched to the area of 1900 Rodd Field in reference to a vehicle swerving all over the road. Officers arrived and located the vehicle trying to reverse out of the grassy easement and drive on the sidewalk turning into a parking lot. The officers stopped the vehicle and observed signs of intoxication. A Standardized Field Sobriety Test was performed to which the suspect did not pass. The suspect, April Martinez (6-07-1971) was placed under arrest for Driving While Intoxicated. April Martinez refused to give a breath sample, a blood withdrawal warrant was obtained and a sample of her was taken at Spohn Shoreline.  April Martinez was transported to the City Detention Center where it was discovered that she had two prior convictions for DWI. Her DWI charge was enhanced to a 3rd Degree Felony.

Four hours later, Officers Mike Rogers and Alexandria Molina responded to a call at Airline and SPID in reference to a man down. When the officers arrived they observed a vehicle at the light with a male occupant asleep at the wheel. Officers contacted the male and safely put the vehicle in park. While he was being checked out by medics at the scene, the officers observed signs of intoxication. After medics cleared the scene he was asked to perform the Standardized Field Sobriety Test. The suspect did not pass the test. The suspect,  Alex Alvarado (10-18-1989) was arrested and transported to the City Detention Center. Alex was also found to have two or more prior convictions for DWI and his DWI charge was enhanced to a 3rd Degree Felony.

Great investigative work by the officers in taking two repeat DWI offenders off the street.

“Bravo” District
Date: 06/16/2014 5:44 PM
Location: 5445 S. Alameda Street
Offense: Agg. Robbery(PC 29.03 First Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1406160147

Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to 5400 S. Alameda in reference to a aggravated robbery. Upon arrival they made contact with a 21 year old male victim. The victim stated that he was approached by two male suspects. He stated the suspects asked him if he had any marijuana to sell. When he said no, the suspect the suspects produced a handgun and robbed the victim. They took a cell phone and a shotgun. The suspects fled the scene in a silver Audi. The victim told officers that he tracked his phone to a location at 5525 S. Alameda. Officers checked the area and located the suspect vehicle. The owner of the vehicle approached the officers and told them that he loaned his car to his friends and they were still in his apartment. Officers contacted both suspects (Undrea Burton DOB 7-13-1993 and Jmelle Jackson DOB 4-30-1994) and were given a consent to search the apartment. CCPD officers located property from the robbery. Both suspects were arrested and booked into the City Detention Center. Jmelle Jackson was also found to have 3 outstanding warrants, one from Harris County for theft and two from Victoria County for obstruction.

“Bravo” District
Date: 06/17/2014 12:40am
Location: 1729 Melisa Ln.
Offense: Robbery(PC 29.02 Second Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1406170004

Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to 5900 SPID in reference an assault with injuries. Upon arrival officers made contact with a 49 year old male victim. The victim stated that he was attempting to jump start a car for his friends, who are also the suspects (35 year old male and a 37 year old female). The victim was unable to start the vehicle and told the suspects he would try to start their car in the morning. As the victim was walking back to his car, he was struck from behind with a pipe wrench. The male suspect demanded the victims car. The victim was able to escape in his vehicle. The victim stated that the suspects were staying in a room at the Red Roof Inn. Officers attempted but were unsuccessful in making contact with the suspects. The victim was transported to Memorial Medical Center for treatment.

Date: Thursday, May 15, 2014, 2:00pm
Location: 1100 Florida Street
Offense: Theft (Penal Code Section 31.03) Class B Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1405150035

Corpus Christi Police Property Crimes Detectives would like help from the public to identify the vehicle and person responsible for a theft from a residence. At approximately 2:00pm a vehicle was observed driving into the front yard and up to the front door. Several plants and planters were taken form the front porch. Some of the items were heavy and might have required two people to move them.

Anyone who can identify the vehicle and persons involved or has any additional information about this theft should call the Corpus Christi Police Property Crimes Detectives at 886-2841. Anyone who would like to provide information to Detectives and keep their identity secret should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information online at www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

DATE: June 1, 2014
TIME: 6:01am
LOCATION: 5488 S.P.I.D.
OFFENSE: Graffiti (PC 28.08 Class B Misdemeanor)
CASE # 1406010044

Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to a report of graffiti at La Palmera Mall. Officers contacted Mall Security who advised that someone had spray painted the mall property. The security guard stated that they made contact with a white male approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall weighing about 170 pounds and had a beard. The suspect was wearing a black shirt, dark jeans, knit cap with a backpack. The suspect left the scene. Security officers reviewed the surveillance footage and observed the suspect damaging the property.

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.