Category Archives: Adam District

Adam District, Patrol Division

Woman Vandalizes Apartment, Sets It on Fire

Occurred on 10/25/12, 10:40pm  Arson  9850 La Branch Street  1210250154

Senior Officer A. Diaz and Officer A. Gonzalez responded to the Westwood Apartments for a disturbance involving a man and woman.  The caller advised the man had left the residence and smoke could be seen coming out of the apartment.

Upon their arrival, Officers found a woman sitting outside of the apartment who appeared to be intoxicated.  Officers quickly checked the apartment to make sure no one was inside.  They found the apartment empty and the fire put out.

Further investigation revealed a neighbor who observed the smoke rushed over and extinguished a fire on the stove which had spread to walls near the stove.  CCFD firefighters advised Officers the fire appeared to have been intentionally lit.

Another neighbor told Officers Christina Vasquez (01/21/82) could be heard yelling and screaming as she trashed the apartment.  Vasquez forced her way into the neighbor’s apartment and threatened her when she called Police.

Vasquez was arrested and booked at the City Detention Center.  She was charged with Arson and an outstanding Municipal Court warrant in the amount $518 for Public Intoxication.

Adam District, Traffic Safety Division

Three Hospitialized in One Vehicle Accident

Occurred on 10/25/12, 2:40pm  Major Accident   1300 Navigation     C1208129

Police were called to the 1300 block of Navigation for a one vehicle accident in which a Jeep Grand Cherokee struck a traffic light pole.  The 21-year-old driver told Officers she was turning west onto Navigation when her brakes failed causing her to lose control and hit the pole.  The impact pushed the engine into the passenger compartment.

Two adult passengers were taken to Spohn Memorial, one with a fractured arm and the other with minor wounds.  A three-year-old was taken to Driscoll Children’s Hospital with life-threatening injuries. The driver and a one-year-old infant were uninjured.

The driver was cited for Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility.

Adam District

Driver Not Fast Enough When Hiding Drugs

Occurred on 10/23/12, 10:06pm  Possession of Controlled Substance   4500 Up River Road   1210230133

Officer J. Loftin pulled over a white Cadillac for failing to stop for a red light.  As the Officer was contacting the driver, he observed her to be hiding something inside her pants.

Further investigation revealed Christy Nicole Sauceda (03/16/88) had hidden a plastic baggy with several pills.  Sauceda was arrested and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance.

A male passenger in the vehicle was released.

Adam District

Four Arrested During Shooting Investigation

Marshal Anthony Baker
Cory Paul Baker
Cody James Baker
Christopher Garcia

Occurred on 10/18/12, 9:36 pm Aggravated Assault/Assault on Police Officer  4665 Sharpsburg Road   1210180162

Police were called to the Christy Mobile Home Park for complaints of shots being fired about 9:30pm on Thursday night.  Upon their arrival, Officers contacted the 28-year-old victim and a couple of witnesses who reported Cory Baker (04/15/86) was seen shooting a firearm in the parking lot.

The victim and his friends told Officers they were inside the trailer when they heard gunshots and went outside to investigate.  A confrontation ensued and Cory Baker struck the victim with a baseball bat.  The victim was not seriously injured.

Baker was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon which is punishable by up to 20 years in prison and a $10,000 fine and Disorderly Conduct Discharging/Display a Firearm which is a Class “B” Misdemeanor punishable by up to 180 days in jail and a $4,000 fine.

During their investigation, Officers contacted Cody James Baker (08/26/84) who was cussing and yelling and appeared to be intoxicated.  Cody was arrested and charged with Public Intoxication.   1210180170

Cody’s Brother Marshal Anthony Baker (07/15/77) was also arrested when he grabbed his brother Cody and tried to pull him away from the Officers as they handcuffed him.  A struggle ensued in which Marshal punched the assisting Officer in the face,  busting his lip.  Marshal was tased allowing Officers to handcuff and place him under arrest.

Marshal was charged with Assault Causes Bodily Injury Public Servant which is punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine along with Interfering with Public Duties which is punishable by up to 180 days in jail and a $4,000 fine. 121018173

A fourth man, Christopher Garcia (01/25/80) was arrested and charged with an outstanding warrant out of Brooks County for Failure to Appear.  1210180169

All four men were booked at the City Detention Center.

Adam District, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Police Search For Man Who Robbed Store on Old Brownsville Road

   

Occurred Thursday, October 4, 2012 1:22am, 4900 Old Brownsville Road Robbery 1210040007

The Corpus Christi Police would like help from the public to identify and locate the person who robbed a Stripes convenience store on October 4, 2012.

A man entered the Stripes store located at 4900 Old Brownsville Road at 1:22am on October 4, 2012. The man went to the cooler and picked up 2 cases of Budweiser beer valued at $42 dollars. The store clerk told the man who beer sales were not permitted at that time of day and the man threatened the store clerk.

The man left the store and drove away in a maroon 2007 Chevy Impala. The man is described as a Hispanic man with short hair and facial hair. The man wore a light blue stripped polo shirt, blue jeans and black shoes.

Anyone interested to research reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi should search Crimereports.com for a host of information. Anyone with additional information about this crime should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit an online tip to www.888TIPS.com. If the information leads to an arrest it could earn you a cash reward.

Adam District, Patrol Division

60 Year Old Man Robs Woman On Leopard Street

Occurred Monday, October 08, 2012, 9:30am, 9822 Leopard Street, Aggravated Robbery, 1210080028

                A 60-year-old man was arrested Monday morning after he displayed a pistol and demanded money from a 32-year-old woman in the parking lot of the Westwood Shopping Center.

A Corpus Christi Police Officer was approached by a 32-year-old woman at about 9:30am Monday morning and the woman told the officer she was robbed. The woman told the officer a man approached her in the parking lot and demanded her cellular telephone and showed her a pistol. The man then said he would shoot the woman if she did not comply with his demand. The woman talked the man into accepting money instead of her phone. The man then walked away from the woman.

The woman flagged down the officer and described the robber. The patrol officer very quickly saw 60-year-old Kenneth Vaden (9/16/1952) who immediately ran once Vaden saw the officer. The officer chased and captured Vaden and recovered evidence of the crime.

Vaden was arrested for aggravated robbery, a first degree felony, and for evading arrest, a Class A misdemeanor.

Adam District, Gang Unit, Patrol Division

Man Stabbed At Inn On Leopard Street

Occurred Saturday, October 6, 2012, 22:21 6033 Leopard Street, Aggravated Assault, 1210060173

                A 34 year old man was stabbed Saturday night at the executive inn on Leopard Street and police continue to search for suspects in the case.

Witnesses told Corpus Christi Police that a fight happened in the next room at about 10:20pm. A 34 year old man was then discovered with a stab wound to his neck. Ambulance crews immediately loaded the 34 year old man into the ambulance and rushed him to the hospital. The 34 year old man underwent a successful surgery, but remained in critical condition.

Corpus Christi Police believe the fight was gang related and are searching for the suspects in this event. The suspects may have been in a maroon Cadillac with a gold color license plate frame.

Anyone interested to research reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi may search Crimereports.com for valuable information. Anyone with any additional information about this crime should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit an online tip at www.888TIPS.com.

Adam District

Cricket Employee Stall Tactics Help Catch Wanted Subject

David Clark Yeomen

Occurred on 10/02/12 11:53 am  Credit Card Abuse  11101 Leopard  1210020077

Police were called to The Cricket Store for a credit card abuse in progress with a female employee trying to stall the “customer” till Officers arrived.  Upon their arrivals, Officers observed the green Chevrolet Suburban driving away from the parking lot and pulled it over.  In the SUV was David Clark Yeomen (09/01/86) along with two other women.

Further investigation revealed Yeomen attempted to purchase a cellular phone and accessories, but his credit card was declined.  The employee told Officers, Yeomen requested the transaction be handled offline or he be allowed the use of the credit card machine.  The employees had been warned by management of a similar incident in which money had been stolen utilizing the offline process. Yeomen’s request was denied and police called.

Yeomen was arrested and charged with Credit Card or Debit Card Abuse and an outstanding Nueces County warrant for Larceny.  The two women were not charged and released.

 

 

Adam District

Man Charged with Dragging Wrecker Driver

Travis Lawrence Young

Occurred on 10/01/12, 08:07 a.m.  Aggravated Assault   4908 Up River Road   1210010032

A 47-year-old wrecker driver was dragged and stomped on by Travis Lawrence Young (10/03/81) who stopped by Lone Star Wrecker Service to retrieve his “stolen” Chrysler 300.  The wrecker service had impounded the vehicle from a  local apartment complex.

Young walked into the wrecker yard and started his car, refusing to follow their release procedures.  The victim was approaching the open driver’s side door when Young began to reverse his vehicle and “hooked” the wrecker driver, dragging him.  He was then kicked and hit by Young who then attempted to drive off.  Young  was blocked in by a wrecker driven by another employee.

The victim who had a shoe print on his shirt where he was kicked by Young told Officers he would seek medical care on his own for the pain to his legs and ribs.

Young was arrested and booked at the City Detention Center.  He was charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, a 2nd degree felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.

Adam District, Community Outreach

Police Chief Promotes Sherman To Captain

Captain Russell Sherman has new rank pinned on him by his wife Claudia

Corpus Christi Police Chief Floyd Simpson promoted Russell Sherman to the rank of Captain in a ceremony with friends, family, and co-workers at Police Headquarters on Friday, September 21, 2012.

Captain Sherman has filled the role as the Adam District Captain for the past several months. Captain Sherman was employed with the Corpus Christi Police Department in 1991 after having served four years in the United States Army. Captain Sherman served as a patrol officer and then served two years on the police bike patrol. Captain Sherman was promoted to Lieutenant in 2007 where he assumed the duties as a patrol shift supervisor. Captain Sherman was then transferred to the traffic division in 2008 as a supervisor. Captain Sherman joined the Corpus Christi Dive Team in 2010 and received a certificate of merit for his role to recover submerged explosives in 2011.

The Corpus Christi Police Department has 15 officers at the rank of Captain with this most recent promotion.

Police Chief Floyd Simpson hands a certificate of promotion to Russell Sherman as Claudia Sherman watches