Category Archives: Adam District

Adam District, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Police Seek Wallet Thief

Occurred Tuesday, June 19, 2012, 9:00am, 5609 Agnes St. Theft, 1206190094

Corpus Christi Police Property Crimes Investigators would like help from the public to identify and locate two men that participated in a theft at the U Pull It auto salvage business.

A 29-year-old man walked out to his car and mistakenly dropped his wallet in the parking lot. The 29-year-old man left the parking lot. The wallet was collected by a man who showed the wallet to a second man. The two men then the two got into a black Ford F-150 pickup truck and drove away without making any effort to locate the owner or return the wallet.

The man who picked up the wallet wore a large black short sleeve t-shirt, denim shorts, and white shoes. The second man wore a tan long sleeve shirt over a white shirt, blue jeans and black shoes.

Anyone that has any additional information about this theft should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or make an online tip at www.888TIPS.com. If the information leads to an arrest it could earn the caller a cash reward.

Adam District

Man Stabbed After a Night Out At Strip Club

Occurred on 6/29/12, 03:23 am    Aggravated Assault  3720 Brookside   1206290033 

Officers were responded to the Bay Point Resort Apartments for a stabbing.  Upon their arrival, they contacted the 21-year-old victim who appeared to be intoxicated who  reported he was stabbed at the Country Estates Apartments located at 3720 Brookside. 

The victim told Officers he was at The Palace Men’s Club with a friend when two dancers invited them to Country Estates.  Shortly after their arrival, he was asked to leave and a confrontation ensued.  A female inside the apartment punched the victim in face and stabbed him in the leg.  The victim declined medical attention and refused to be taken to the hospital. 

The suspect is described as Hispanic female, 5’8” feet tall, weighing 115 lbs.  Anyone with any information on this burglary is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS  or login online at www.888TIPS.com .  Tips will be taken in the strictest confidence and tips that lead to the arrest of suspects are eligible for cash rewards of up to $1,000.

Adam District

Bribe Offer Lands Woman in Jail

Occurred on 6/28/12, 03:09 am  Possession of Marijuana/Bribery  2800 Sagebrush 1206280021 

Officers patrolling their area observed a white pick-up truck with its headlights on parked in the 2700 block of Sage Brush.  Initially the truck appeared vacant, but Officer found Nancy Kristine Elliff (08/15/92) slouched down in the driver’s seat arguing on the phone with her boyfriend. 

Elliff appeared to be intoxicated and was arrested for Public Intoxication.  While conducting an impound inventory of the truck, Officers found a rifle along with some Marijuana, a glass pipe, and a Marijuana grinder. Elliff was charged with Public Intoxication, Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon, Possession of Marijuana,  and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.  She was additionally charged with Bribery after repeated offers were made to give Officers money to let her go.

Adam District, Patrol Division

Fugitive Found By Silent Patrol Officer

Occurred Wednesday, June 27, 2012, 1:23am, 4500 Elvira Road, Evading & Resisting Arrest 1206270013

A 30-year-old man was arrested on the 4500 block of Elvira Road Wednesday after a Corpus Christi Police Officer found the man peeking into cars at 1:20 in the morning.

A Corpus Christi Police Patrol Officer stopped to watch the area of the Villarreal Drive and Elvira Road in response to several recent burglaries in that neighborhood. The officer saw 30-year-old Armando Flores Jr. (8/16/1981) walk through several yards near several houses which indicated to the officer that Flores may have sought an opportunity to commit theft. The officer continued to watch the unusual behavior until Flores stopped to look into a pickup truck parked on the street. The patrol officer turned on the patrol car lights and Flores ran from the officer.

Flores ran to the front door of a house on the 4500 block of Elvira and kicked the door and slammed his shoulder into the door in an effort to break the door open. A woman inside the house yelled to get away and that she would not open the door.

The officer and Flores wrestled until Flores was placed in handcuffs. Flores was taken to the patrol car where Flores began another struggle by kicking the officer. Flores was exposed to pepper spray to stop the action.

Flores had an ankle monitor and was discovered to have a warrant for his arrest for an assault.

Flores was delivered to the city detention center for Evading Arrest, Resisting Arrest or Detention, and for the warrant for his arrest.

Adam District

Gun used to alarm residents turns out to be non-functional

Monday 6/25/2012 20:29  Public Intoxication/Resisting Arrest    8200 Leopard St     1206250172

Officer were dispatched to listed to 8200 block of Leopard for a suspicious male subject carrying a handgun and pointing it at residents.  The first responding  officer contacted the suspect later identified as Michael Mancuso dob 03-08-1969. The suspect was carrying a radio and what appeared to be an old rusted gun. The officer exercised great restraint and after several commands from the officer, Michael Mancuso eventually dropped gun which was now visually confirmed to be in-operable.  Michael Mancuso showed signs of intoxication and was refusing to be frisked for possible additional weapons. Officers attempted to handcuff the suspect but he resisted and pushed one officer in the face.  Officers utilized a Taser to end the struggle and Michael Mancuso was handcuffed and arrested without further incident.

Adam District

Man Attacked with Machete Over a $10 Debt

Occurred on 6/23/12, 02:32 am  Aggravated Assault   4600 Angela  1206230027

Officers responded to an assault and upon their arrival found the 49-year-old victim lying on the ground bleeding from a laceration to his face and a dislocated jaw.  The suspect Rodolfo Quintero (10/14/67)  fled, but was found at his residence and returned to the crime scene. 

Further investigation revealed, the victim and Quintero argued about a $10 debt.  Quintero tried to leave, but was attacked by a machete wielding victim.  The suspect struck the victim with a foosball stick he grabbed from the trash.  The victim was taken to Spohn Memorial by CCFD Emergency Personnel. 

Quintero was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault~Serious Bodily Injury which is a 2nd Degree Felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.

Adam District

Copper Stolen from AEP Yard

Occurred on 6/19/12, 09:40 am  Copper Theft   3701 Callicoate Road   1206190038

An AEP Substation at 3701 Callicoate Road was the victim of a theft over the weekend.  AEP personnel reported someone entered the AEP yard by cutting the gate’s chain leading to the power transmission area.  Once inside, the thief or thieves stole 50 feet of heavy gauge copper wire.  The theft and damage is estimated over $2000.

Anyone with any information on these crimes is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888-TIPS.com.  Tips are taken in the strictest confidence and can earn the caller a cash reward.

Adam District

Ballenger Construction Trailer Burglarized

Reported on 6/19/12, 6:00 am   Theft   3533 Carbon Plant    1206190022

Ballenger Construction Company employees reported their equipment trailer was burglarized.  The trailer had been reported burglarized  the day before and employees parked heavy equipment around the trailer to prevent another burglary from occurring.  The burglars moved the trailer away from the heavy equipment and entered through the door. 

Employees reported $5,000 in tools, that had just been replaced, from the June 18th burglary were stolen.   On June 18th, a report was filed with Officers in which $21,000 worth of tools were stolen from the same trailer over the weekend.  In the earlier burglary, the thieves broke into the trailer by cutting the locks to the door.  Officers were told a red SUV was seen near the trailer over the weekend.  There is no other suspect information available at this time. 

Anyone with any information on these crimes is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888-TIPS.com.  Tips are taken in the strictest confidence and can earn a cash reward.

 

 

Adam District, Patrol Division

CCPD Pulls Truck Stuck On Train Tracks To Safety

Occurred Sunday, June 17, 2012, 12:00pm 5000 Railroad Avenue Criminal Trespass 1206170077

A vehicle stuck on the railroad tracks was pulled to safety Sunday by a Corpus Christi Police Officer minutes before a train travelled on the tracks.

Corpus Christi police responded to a call of a suspicious vehicle on the 5000 block of Railroad Avenue at noon on Sunday. The police officer found a red 1992 Dodge Dakota pickup truck stuck on the railroad tracks. The 51-year-old operator of the truck said he drove on the tracks to access a nearby barn when the truck became stuck on the railroad tracks.

The police officer knew a train was scheduled to travel the tracks within minutes. The officer tied a chain from the truck to the patrol car and pulled the truck off the train tracks. The patrol car received minor damage in the tow. A train traveled on the tracks minutes after the truck was freed and the officer believes there would not have been sufficient time to summon a tow truck to recover the truck before the train travelled on the tracks.

No person was injured and the 51-year-old man was released at the scene. The report for criminal trespass was generated so that Union Pacific could determine if criminal charges will be pursued.

Adam District

Early Morning Munchies Lands 23-Year-Old in Jail

Occurred on 6/15/12, 02:35 am  Driving While Intoxicated   4545 Violet   1206150021 

Police responded to the Whataburger at 4545 Violet Road where they met with Corpus Christi Port Police Officers who reported they found Timothy Jay Alonzo (01/03/89) passed out in the drive-thru.  Alonzo who appeared to be intoxicated was administered Standard Field Sobriety Tests and a Blood Draw. 

Alonzo was arrested and booked at the City Detention Center.  He was charged with Driving While Intoxicated.