Category Archives: Adam District

Adam District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Tobacco Shop Employee Robbed at Knife Point

Date: December 19, 2013, 5:34pm
Location:  9858 Leopard Street
Event:  Aggravated Robbery
Case Number:  1312190118

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Corpus Christi Police are asking the public’s assistance to help identify two men who can be seen on surveillance video as they held up a local tobacco store employee at knife point.  The men can be seen as they walked to the store from behind a wooden fenced area and buzzed into the business.  The men fled when the employee hit the panic button taking only several packs of cigarettes.  The employee was uninjured in the robbery.

The suspects are described as two Hispanic men, one of them armed with a knife.  The armed suspect  appeared to be 22 to 28 years of age, stood 5’10” feet tall and weighed 190 lbs.  He was wearing a black cap, black  jacket, and dark-colored pants.  The shorter man appeared to be 20 to 24 years of age, stood  5’4″ feet tall, and weighed 125 lbs.  He was wearing a knit cap with flowers, a black jacket, a dark-colored shirt, and blue jeans.

A video clip of the suspect has been uploaded to our CorpusChristiPD YouTube account at http://youtu.be/KTd7yTWhsZ4.

Anyone with any information on this crime can call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com.  Tipsters will be paid a cash reward if the suspect is identified and arrested.

Adam District

Police Investigate Assault on Haven Drive

Date: Thursday, January 2, 2013, 8:26am
Location: 11600 Haven Drive
Offense: Assault (Penal Code Section 22.02) Class A Misdemeanor
Case number: 1401020019

Corpus Christi Police are investigating an assault and unlawful restraint complaint that happened Thursday morning at the 11600 block of Haven Drive. Corpus Christi Police responded to the assault complaint when a person (not involved in the assault or unlawful restraint), discovered a 28-year-old woman in need of help. The investigating Officers learned the suspect in the assault was a 33-year-old man and had left prior to law enforcement arrival. Officers also learned that the 33-year-old man is employed as a Border Patrol Agent and had left to a location outside of Corpus Christi.

Detectives learned that the 33-year-old man was in custody @ the Medina County Sheriff’s Office (830-741-6150).

The 28-year-old woman was treated for minor injuries and Detectives continue to gather information and evidence related to this case. The Corpus Christi Police are responsible for the investigation of the assault and unlawful restraint which happened on Haven Drive. The Texas Rangers are investigating all out of jurisdiction incidents.

The point of contact for the Rio Grande Office of Customs and Border Protection for additional information about the suspect in this case is Daniel Tirado (956) 289-5976.

Adam District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

CVS Burglary Suspect’s Identity Sought

Date: December 5, 2013, 01:12am
Location: 4101 Hwy 77 http://goo.gl/maps/0PSuw
Event:: Burglary of a Building
Case Number:  1312050012

Corpus Christi Property Crimes Detectives are asking the public’s assistance to help identify the suspect  caught on surveillance video burglarizing the CVS Pharmacy at 4101 Hwy 77.  The suspect can be seen breaking the glass entry door to access the store.  The suspect then breaks into the pharmacy area and takes over $3,600 in pills.  The damage is estimated at $3,000.

Clips of the surveillance video has been uploaded to CorpusChristiPD YouTube account at http://youtu.be/BsopJpWd8IY.

The suspect was wearing a gray sweat suit with a black hoodie and a black hat.  A white cloth can be seen covering the suspect’s face.

Anyone with any information on this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com. Tipster will earn a cash reward if the suspect is identified and arrested.

Adam District, Community Outreach, Uncategorized

Three Men Charged in Theft of $6,200 in Power Tools

Date:  December 10, 2013, 1:45pm
Location:  3829 Hwy 77 http://goo.gl/maps/mz9Qz
Event:  Theft
Case Number:  1312100061

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Corpus Christi Police with the assistance of a Nueces County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Officer captured and arrested three men involved in the theft of two power tools valued at $6,200.

Rodolfo Rodriguez (10/22/81), Daniel Omar Contreras Jr. (03/29/83), and Rogelio Lopez Campos (01/03/76) were observed by an unidentified witness enter a truck and take the items.  The witness waited for the owner to return to his vehicle and provided him with a license plate of the suspect vehicle.

The suspect vehicle registration returned out of Robstown and a nearby Nueces County Sheriff’s Officer located the vehicle parked by the front gate of Starry Pawn Shop, 1600 Hwy 44.

The stolen items were recovered and the men arrested.  All three men were charged with Theft~All Other Thefts which is a State Jail Felony punishable by two years in jail and a $10,000 fine.

Our thanks to the unidentified witness, the Nueces County Sheriff’s K-9 Officer, and our Adam District Patrol Officers, whose combined efforts helped capture these three suspects and recover the victim’s stolen property.

Adam District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District, Narcotics/Vice Division

Nine Women Jailed in “Jane Sting”

On Friday, November 15, 2013, at 9:00pm, the Corpus Christi Police Department working in conjunction with the Nueces County District Attorney’s Office and several non-profit community partners  continued with their prostitution diversion initiative called “Red Cord.”

The community partners consist of the Coastal Bend WELLNESS Foundation,  C2 Counseling,  I Am Blue Nation, Men’s and Women’s Health Clinic, Metro Ministries, the Nueces County District  Attorney’s Office, Nueces County Health Department,  the Rock City Church, and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.  These agencies will provide service which range from Advocacy, Case Reviews, Child Welfare Checks, Clothing, Counseling, Drug Treatment, Food, Sexual Health Education, Short Term Housing, and STD Screening.

The Narcotics Vice Investigations Division conducted a “Jane Sting” in the Adam and Delta District areas of the City.  Once an arrest was made, the arrested individual was taken to the Corpus Christi Police Department where an Assistant District Attorney reviewed the individuals criminal history to determine if they were eligible to participate in the “Red Cord” program.

If the offender was deemed eligible for the program they were offered various services by several partner agencies.  The services such as substance abuse treatment, health evaluation and treatment, mental health evaluation and treatment, job skills programs, education programs as well as temporary housing are provided by the non-profit partners at no cost to the offenders.

If the offender agreed to participate in the program, the prosecution of the prostitution charge is deferred pending successful completion of the program.  Once, the defendant successfully completes the program the prostitution charge will be dismissed.  Should the offender fail to comply with the program and not complete it successfully, they will be prosecuted on the original charge.

Defendants who did not qualify for the Red Cord program as result of their criminal history will still be offered services that will assist them in exiting their destructive life style.  Two offenders qualified for the program and agreed to participate. 

It is the belief of the Corpus Christi Police Department as well as our collaborative partners that it is extremely important that we work to assist these individuals in overcoming the numerous issues that have led them to be caught in a cycle of abuse and victimization.  It is our strong belief that provided with the appropriate treatment and support some of these individuals can overcome their destructive life style and become productive members of our society.

The following women were arrested during the operation:

Margaret Ann Knight (10/29/63) was charged with Prostitution 3rd or More (SJF) ~ #1311150098 
Michelle Pena (08/07/72) was charged with Prostitution (BM) ~ #1311150104
Ashley Nicole Rodriguez (06/15/88) was charged Prostitution (BM) ~ #1311150100
Monica Dominguez (05/13/82) was charged with Prostitution (BM) ~ #1311150103
Alicia Garcia (07/09/81) was charged with  Prostitution (BM) ~ #1311150107
Avery April Flores (07/09/81)was charged with Prostitution (BM) ~ #1311150110
Elizabeth Robles (06/22/79) was charged with Prostitution (BM) ~ #1311150114
Amber Thomas (0/04/84) was charged with Prostitution (BM) ~ #1311150119
Patricia Hernandez (03/05/71) was charged with Prostitution (BM) ~ #1311150142

A State Jail Felony (SJF) is punishable by up to two years in jail and a $10,000 fine, while the Class “B” Misdemeanor is punishable by up to 180 days and a $2,000 fine.

Adam District, Bravo District, Charlie District, Delta District

Patrol Report November 8, 2013

Bravo District

Date:  November 7, 2013, 3:43pm
Location:  5725 Curtis Clark http://goo.gl/maps/0Wh9K
Event:  Aggravated Assault Arrest
Case Number:  1311060144

Officers E. Garza and M. Garanzuay went to 5725 Curtis Clark in reference to an arrest warrant for the aggravated assault at Club Cheetah’s. Officers contacted the resident and were given consent to search the home. Mark Booker (08/08/70) was found hiding in a closet under a pile of clothes. He was taken into custody without incident and transported to the City Detention Center.

Delta District

Date:  November 7, 2013, 2:44pm
Location:  711 S. Port http://goo.gl/maps/LVS1V
Event:  Warrant
Case Number:  1311070080

Officers with the Gulf Coast Violent Offender and Fugitive Task Force, CCPD Narcotics and Organized Crime Units worked together to locate a wanted sexual offender from Victoria County. The suspect, Robert Nunez Jr. (01/23/77) was located at 711 S. Port and was taken into custody without incident.

The warrants were for Sexual Assault of a Child, Possession of Marijuana and Driving While intoxicated.

Date:  November 7, 2013, 7:15pm
Location:  1713 Van Loan Ave. http://goo.gl/maps/ptEOG
Event:  Criminal Trespass (P.C. 30.05) B Misdemeanor
Case Number:  1311070117

Officer F. Perez contacted the owner of 1713 Van Loan. The owner said that there was no water or electricity to the house and no one was allowed to be on the property. He signed a Criminal Trespass Authority and officers posted a No Trespassing sign on the property.

At 7:15pm officers J. Jones and C. Meer responded to 1713 Van Loan in reference to several subjects at the location. The officers arrived and observed two subjects and a car on the property. The gate to the driveway was forced off the hinges in a way to allow access to the property. As officers were talking to the subjects outside, two other subjects came out of the house. Amy Perez (04/12/86), Edward Ward (08/23/57), Roy Franklin (10/29/73) and Daniel Martinez (09/15/89) were arrested for Criminal Trespass and transported to the City Detention Center.

This is an example of cooperation between the citizens of Corpus Christi and the Police Department to Reduce Crime, the Fear of Crime and to Enhance Public Safety.

Adam District, Bravo District, Charlie District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report for November 4, 2013

Adam District

Date:  November 4, 2013, 1:57pm
Location:  13434 Leopard Street http://goo.gl/maps/LbxHW
Event:  Absconder
Case Number: 1311040096

PatrickLeeGrantDelta Officer T. Bean was off-duty when she noticed a wanted suspect at the Sprint Store at 13434 Leopard. She contacted on-duty Officers who responded. Patrick Grant (12/22/94) was found walking in the parking lot and detained. 

He was arrested and booked at the City Detention Center.  Grant was charged with an outstanding warrant for Juvenile Abscond While on Parole. 

Adam Lt. Michael Garcia commended Officer Bean stating, “Excellent work on being vigilant even when off-duty.”

Bravo District

Date:  November 4, 2013, 8:18pm
Location:  6225 S.P.I.D. http://goo.gl/maps/Lp7AC
Event:  Injured Party
Case Number:  1311040157

A 28-year-old man was pulled out of the hotel swimming pool after he was observed to be unconscious under water.   CCFD Emergency Personnel worked to resuscitate him and he was taken to Bay Area Hospital where he was admitted in very serious condition. 

Date:  November 4, 2013, 2:05 pm
Location:  Commodores Drive/SPID http://goo.gl/maps/v1kki
Event:  Wanted
Case Number:  1311040102
SarahAshleyBallAn Officer working traffic enforcement stopped a speeding Chevrolet Avalanche and found the driver, Sarah Ashley Ball (07/28/82), to be wanted out of Nueces County.  Bell was arrested and charged with an outstanding Nueces County warrant for Probation Violation on a Dangerous Drugs charge.

Charlie District

Date:  November 4, 2013, 2:40pm
Location:  5600 Weber Road http://goo.gl/maps/iMKAy
Event:  Major Accident w/a Pedestrian              
Case Number:  C1307754

A 14-year-old juvenile male ran across heavy traffic on Weber and was struck by a Hyundai Sonata SUV.  The juvenile sustained a large cut to his head and road rash.  He was taken to Driscoll Children’s Hospital by CCFD Emergency Personnel. Officers checking the juvenile report he was conscious and alert.  The 30-year-old driver was not cited.

Date:  November 4, 2013,  7:32pm
Location:  5202 SPID http://goo.gl/maps/yV1ug
Event:  Aggravated Robbery
Case Number:  1311040152

Two IHOP employees reported to Police they were robbed at knife point by a masked man.  The suspect wearing a mask walked in the back door and forced the manager to open the safe.  The robber then fled out the back door taking an undetermined amount of money.  No one was injured during the robbery.

The suspect is described as a tall man, standing 5’11” to 6’2” feet tall and weighing 220 to 240 lbs.  He was last wearing a hoodie, blue jean shorts, with black and white shoes.

Anyone with information on this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com.  Tipsters will earn a cash reward if the suspect is identified and arrested.

Delta District

Date:  November 4, 2013, 0930 
Location:  1900 S Staples Street http://goo.gl/maps/XO9Y9
Event:  Aggravated Robbery
Case Number:  1311040086

A 40-year-old woman told Officers she was robbed as she walked to the store in the 1900 block of 15th Street by two men who drove up next to her in a white sports utility vehicle.  The male passenger exited the SUV and demanded her purse.  A struggle ensued over the purse and the driver but the man drew a firearm and the woman let go the purse.  Both men fled in the SUV.

The first suspect is described as a slim bald Hispanic male wearing a pair of black sunglasses, a blue muscle shirt with khaki shorts and black Nike shoes.  The second suspect is described as a Hispanic male wearing a pair of black sunglasses, a black muscle shirt with khaki pants and white shoes.  The vehicle is described as a white Ford Expedition with a dent on the driver’s side and tinted windows.

Anyone with information on this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at http://www.888TIPS.com.  Tipsters will earn a cash reward if the suspect is identified and arrested.

Date:  November 4, 2013, 12:01am
Location:  597 Old Brownsville Road http://goo.gl/maps/KbaS7
Event:  DWI
Case Number:  1311050003

JulieRamirezJulio Ramirez (11/23/80) was arrested after he was found slumped over in the driver’s seat with his vehicle parked in the roadway.  Officer found the Ramirez’s Chevrolet Silverado pick-up truck with the engine still on.  Ramirez appeared intoxicated and administered Standard Field Sobriety and Breath Tests.  He was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated.

Date:  November 4, 2013, 01:57am
Location:  5000 Old Brownsville Road
Event:  DWI
Case Number:  1311050012

JoseSamaniegoAn Officer observed Jose Samaniego (09/26/68) stopped in the roadway. When he attempted to contact Samaniego, he slowly drove forward.   Once Samaniego pulled over he was found to be intoxicated and in possession of an open bottle of beer.  Standard Field Sobriety Tests were administered and a Blood Warrant obtained.  Samaniego was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated/Open Alcohol Container. 

Adam District, Bravo District, Charlie District, Patrol Division

Patrol District Report for November 4, 2013

Adam District

Date:  November 3, 20132, 3:10pm
Location:   8151 Leopard Street http://goo.gl/maps/Q9Zx1
Event:  Burglary of  a Building
Case Number:   1311030124

Officers were dispatched to the Feliz Amancer #3 when a passer-by noticed the drive thru door was open.  Store surveillance revealed the suspect broke the drive thru window and unlocked the door.  Once inside the suspect opened the “empty” register.

Anyone with any information on this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at http://www.888TIPS.com.  Tipsters will be paid a cash reward if the suspect is arrested.

Date:  November 3, 2013, 8:50pm
Location:   4551 Violet Road http://goo.gl/maps/tIhQV
Event:  Burglary of a  Building
Case Number:  1311030155

Police responded to a burglary alarm at the Feliz Amancer #2 and discovered the drive thru window to the restaurant had been damaged.  Store surveillance showed two suspects approach the door and break the window, but were deterred when the alarm sounded.

Anyone with any information on this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at http://www.888TIPS.com.  Tipsters will be paid a cash reward if the suspect is arrested.

Bravo District

Date:  November 3, 2013, 7:07 am
Location:  5757 Wooldridge Road http://goo.gl/maps/f7IGZ
Event:  Auto Burglary
Case Number:  1311030144

JamesAustinLewallenA 25-year-old Saratoga Cove Apartment resident walked out to his Chevrolet Malibu as he headed out for dinner and found James Austin Lewallen (06/05/71) inside his vehicle.  Lewallen attempted to flee, but was detained by the victim and a couple of his friends.

Lewallen was arrested and charged with Burglary of a Vehicle.  The victim’s loose change found on Lewallen was returned to the victim.

Charlie District

Date:  November 3, 2013, 7:15am
Location:  2000 Rosalie http://goo.gl/maps/HJJiy
Event:  Injury to Elderly/Assault Public Servant
Case Number:  1311030145

DeborahMoralesPolice responding to an assault determined Deborah Morales (02/08/72) assaulted her 70-year-old mother when she was unable to find her beer or her dinner.  Morales punched, kicked, and slapped her mother.

The elderly woman was able to escape and Police were called.  Upon their arrival, Officers found Morales, who appeared intoxicated inside the home.  Morales was being escorted outside when she began to struggle and attempted to run from Officers.  She tripped on the walkway and fell onto a recycling bin. Morales continued to kick and scratch at Officers as she resisted.  She continued to be uncooperative and refused to identify herself.

 Morales was booked at the City Detention Center and charged with Injury Child/Elderly~Hand,Fist,Feet, Assault Causes Bodily Injury Public Servant, Resisting Arrest, and Failure to Identify.

Date:  November 3, 2013, 8:41pm,
Location:  1301 Airline Road http://goo.gl/maps/BZOf4
Event:  Hit and Run
Case Number: 1311030152/C1307748

Officers worked a major accident the Walgreens involving a 50-year-old homeless man who told Police he was walking through the parking when he was struck.  A witness advised Officers a white van struck the man and then sped away.   The man was taken to Spohn Memorial with non-life threatening injuries.

Anyone with any information on this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at http://www.888TIPS.com.  Tipsters will be paid a cash reward if the suspect is arrested.

Adam District, Community Outreach, Patrol Division

Two Arrested in Overnight Shooting

Date:  October 12, 2013, 1:14am
Location:  3901 S. Port Avenue http://goo.gl/maps/HzBnU 
Event:  Aggravated Assault
Case Number:  1310130013

Corpus Christi Police were called to the Tejano Knight’s Club for a shooting.  Upon their arrival, Officers found a 35-year-old man had been assaulted and shot in the abdomen.  The man was rushed to Spohn Memorial where he was admitted in Critical Condition.

Further Investigation revealed the victim was trying to break up a fight inside the bar when he was struck on the head with a bottle by Andrea Lynn Trevino (10/14/88).  The disturbance continued onto the parking lot where the victim was shot by Oscar Garcia (12/10/69) who was accompanying Trevino.

Both Trevino and Garcia fled prior to Officers arrival.  Officers quickly had Police Dispatchers B.O.L.O. (Be On the Look Out) the suspect information.  Nueces County Sheriff’s Officers located the suspects as they traveled on County Road 43 and Farm to Market 1694. 

Witnesses positively identified Trevino and Garcia and they were both taken to the Police Department for questioning.  Trevino and Garcia were arrested and booked at the City Detention Center.  They were both charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.

Adam District, Patrol Division

Police Capture Man Wanted for Kidnapping and Sexual Assault

Date: Thursday, October 03, 2013, 3:45am

Location: 642 South Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/lhPkQ

Offense: Warrant of Arrest (Code of Criminal Procedure 15.01)

Case Number: 1310030016

Corpus Christi Police captured 50-year-old Rudy Rubio (9/27/1963) Thursday morning near his shop on South Padre Island Drive.

Corpus Christi Police Officers were notified of an alarm at Rubio’s Automotive at 3:45am and went to investigate. The Officers were aware that Rubio was the owner of the shop and had active warrants for his arrest for aggravated kidnapping and aggravated sexual assault. The Officers noticed an unsecure gate and went inside to investigate until they confronted Rubio. Rubio ran from the Officers from the building into a nearby parking lot. Officers caught Rubio in the parking lot and Rubio struggled with the Officers.

Rubio was apprehended for the two warrants for his arrest and additionally charged with Evading Arrest and Resisting Arrest; both are Class A misdemeanors punishable by up to a year in jail and up to a $4,000 fine for each offense. Rubio was then delivered to the city detention center.