Category Archives: Bravo District

Bravo District, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Detectives Want Public Help To Identify Woman Involved In Assault

Date: Tuesday, August 2, 2016, 21:53
Location: 1301 Airline Road
Offense: Assault (Penal Code Section 22.01) Class A Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1608020173

Corpus Christi Police Detectives would like help from the public to identify and locate a woman involved in assaulting a 12-year-old girl at a store located at 1301 Airline Road on August 2nd.

A 34-year-old woman reported the assault at 9:53pm on August 2nd and explained to Officers that her 12-year-old daughter ran to her in the store and complained that she was hit in the face by an unknown woman in the store. The 34-year-old woman told Officers  while she was down an aisle, her 12-year-old daughter came ran to her holding her lip and then said that an unknown woman yelled at her for no reason. The 34-year-old woman told Officers that her daughter explained that when she attempted to run away from the unknown woman, the 12-year-old was grabbed her by the left arm and punched her on the left portion of her lip causing it to bleed. The 34-year-old woman told Officers that when she exited the store, the unknown woman was waiting for them in a green Dodge passenger car. The 34-year-old woman told Officers the woman yelled at her, then drove away.

Detectives have obtained video of the woman accused of the assault and would like the public to help identify and locate the woman.

Anyone who can identify this woman, or has any additional information about this case, should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which leads to an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Bravo District, Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division

Crash Caused Causeway to Close For an Hour Today

Date: Monday, August 8, 2016, 10:34am
Location: 13900 Park Road 22
Event: Crash which caused complete closure of JFK Causeway
Crash Number: C1605139

Corpus Christi Police responded to the 13900 block of Park Road 22 at 10:34am to a city vehicle crash with downed lines that crossed the roadway. The lines extended across all four lanes of PR22.  Several units from the Corpus Christi Police Traffic Safety Section responded to assist. Investigation revealed that the city unit had an arm lift that was extended up. It was extended up because there was a generator on the back of the open bed preventing the arm to properly be set in place. As the city unit traveled west, it brought down what was later identified as a cable line. AEP was on scene with Grande who had trouble with the line.  AEP was credited as a huge help with this incident.  The Utilities supervisor was present. Both east and westbound traffic was at a stand still for about an hour before the roadway was opened to normal use.

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Truck involved in the crash which dropped electrical lines on the roadway
Bravo District, Traffic Safety Division

Crime Stoppers Tip Leads Investigators to Arrest For Flour Bluff Fatal Hit and Run

Date: Wednesday, August 3, 2016, 21:40
Location: 1800 Flour Bluff Drive
Offense: Accident Involving Injury or Death
Case Number: 1608030159

Corpus Christi Police arrested 27-year-old Nicholas Brenz (12/11/1988) Friday afternoon based on a tip to Crime Stoppers for a hit and run crash that happened Wednesday night on Flour Bluff Drive which killed a 35-year-old woman.

A 35-year-old female was with her friends on August 3rd when they stopped on Don Patricio to pick up items which were mistakenly left on the top of the car and had fallen to the road. A truck, that was traveling north, struck the 35-year-old woman and threw the 35-year-old woman into the south bound lanes where she was then run over by at least two more vehicles. The truck did not remain and fled the scene. The 35-year-old woman did not survive the crash.

This is the 15th traffic fatality for 2016 in Corpus Christi.

A tip from Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers led investigators to discover the truck at about 12:30pm Friday on the 400 block of Polaris Drive in Flour Bluff. Investigators learned that the owner of the truck was not a resident of the home on Polaris, but shortly after the truck was discovered, Nicholas Brenz walked to the Flour Bluff Police Sub-station and surrendered to Officers. Investigators interviewed Brenz and then obtained a warrant for the arrest of Brenz for Accident Involving Injury or Death with a bond amount of $150,000.

This is the 48th tip to Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers which has led to an arrest in 2016.

Investigators are thankful to the Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers community for the help to discover the primary vehicle responsible for this crash. Investigators continue to search for additional vehicles and drivers involved in the crash, but say there is no interest to pursue any more criminal accusations in this case. The Investigators say they want to close out the case and want anyone involved to feel comfortable with coming forward to provide information.

Animal Care Services, Bravo District

Pet From Beach tragedy to be released to family members

The Corpus Christi Animal Care services would like to thank the community for their outpouring of care and support during this recent tragedy on the beach.

Cona

Animal Care Services took custody of the dog Cona after the crash that claimed his owners lives. The staff along with friends of the victims worked together and were able to contact family to take custody of Cona.  Again thank you for all your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Bravo District, Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division

Police Arrest Man For Morning Hit & Run on Paul Jones Avenue

Date: Wednesday, July 20, 2016, 6:10am
Location: Paul Jones Avenue at South Padre Island Drive
Offense: Accident Involving Injury or Death (Transportation Code Section 550.021) Felony
Case Number: 1607200031

Corpus Christi Police arrested 40-year-old Alexis Derise Jr. (8/10/1975) in relation to a hit and run crash on Paul Jones Avenue Wednesday morning in which a bicyclist was struck by a vehicle and the vehicle fled the scene.

Corpus Christi Police responded to a crash scene at Paul Jones Avenue and South Padre Island Drive at 6:10am after a RTA bus driver called police when they found a man with obvious injuries and a bicycle laid in the roadway by the curb. Officers learned that the bicyclist was a 61-year-old man and was immediately taken to the hospital by ambulance for treatment of serious injuries. Witnesses told Officers there was a truck that may have struck the man on the bicycle, but the operator of the truck did not stop to aid the 61-year-old man and left the area prior to law enforcement arrival.

Officers searched the area and at 8:20am, located a green and tan Ford F-250 on the 8300 block of Moffett Circle which they believed may have been involved in the crash. Officers located Derise in his nearby house on the 8300 block of Moffett Circle and brought Derise to Police Headquarters for an interview. Officers impounded the truck and then gathered enough evidence to conclude that they believe Derise operated the truck that struck the 61-year-old man, that Derise did not stop to render aid, and Derise did not make an attempt to summon emergency services as required by the Texas Transportation Code. Officers arrested Derise, took him to the hospital for a medical evaluation, and then delivered Derise to the city detention center with the accusation of Accident Involving Injury or Death. Investigators will gather more information about the condition of the 61-year-old man.

Bravo District, Crime Stoppers, Criminal Investigations Division

Patrol Report July 14, 2016

Date: 07/13/2016    11:47 AM
Location: 600 S. Staples
Offense: Burglary of a Motor Vehicle (P.C. 30.04) A Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1607130063

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 600 S. Staples in reference to a burglary to a vehicle. The victim advised that he parked his vehicle at S. Staples and Park St. and went inside a location for five minutes. When he came out he found the back drivers side window broken. Missing was a backpack containing a bank bag, gym bag and a wallet. The gym bag had a firearm inside of it. The victim did not see anyone following him today. Police searched the area but were not able to locate any suspects.

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.

Date: 07/13/2016    10:19 PM
Location: 900 Greenbay Dr.
Offense: Aggravated Assault (PC 22.02) 2nd Degree Felony
Case Number: 1607130174

Corpus Christi Police Officer were dispatched to 900 Greenbay Dr. in reference to a shooting victim. Officers arrived but were unable to locate a victim. A short time later Medic 13 located the victim at the Stripes at 9600 Flour Bluff Dr. The 48 male victim had a small puncture wound to his lower abdomen . The victim was able to give a description  of the suspect. Officers went to 900 Greenbay and made contact with the 47 year old male suspect.

The suspect advised that he got into a argument with the victim because he was knocking loudly on his door. The victim was told to leave and did but returned a short time later. The suspect observed the victim come onto his property and take a bicycle. The 38 year old female witness gave chase to the victim and confronted him which escalated into an argument. The suspect grabbed a pellet gun and shot the victim once to protect the witness and the property. The pellet gun was collected as evidence and the scene was processed. The victim was transported to Spohn Memorial Hospital for treatment.

Date: 07/14/2016    2:58 AM
Location: 300 Stages Drive
Offense: Assault Family Violence (PC 22.01) A Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1607140021

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 300 Stages Dr. in reference a disturbance with a weapon.  Officers arrived and heard loud yelling coming from inside the residence. Officers made contact with the residents and observed clothing and other household items thrown all over the floor.

The 49 year old male victim advised that his wife was upset because he began a conversation with her about divorce. She then grabbed his things and began throwing them and told him to leave. The victim stated that the confrontation became physical and his wife (suspect) began grabbing and holding him. The victim pushed her away and was then slapped in the face by the suspect. The suspect went upstairs an grabbed a .38 caliber handgun  and was pointing it in the air. The two were struggling over a computer when the gun went off accidentally discharging a round into the ceiling.

Officers arrested Gayle Connolly (02-08-1968) for assault family violence and discharging a firearm in certain municipalities in order to prevent further violence. Gayle was transported to the City Detention Center.

Bravo District, Crime Stoppers, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Couple steals items from lowe’s

Date: 07/10/2016    6:26 PM
Location: 1530 Airline
Offense: Theft (31.03) B Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1607010084

Corpus Christi Police Detectives need your help identifying this male and female who took some tools from Lowe’s without paying. The couple was seen walking through the store and placing items in their basket. They went to the counter to pay and this is when the male suspect distracted the employee. The female suspect bypassed the counter with the items in the basket and left 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.

 

Bravo District, Patrol Division

Call Crime Stoppers If You Can Identify This Man

Date: Wednesday, June 22, 2016, 18:00
Location: 3700 Mendenhall Drive
Offense: Attempted Burglary (Penal Code Section 30.02) 3rd Degree Felony
Case Number: 1606220125

Corpus Christi Police Property Crimes Detectives would like help from the public to identify a man who is suspected of an attempted burglary while the residents were home on June 22, 2016.

Call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS if you can identify this man.
Call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS if you can identify this man.

A 51-year-old man reported an attempted burglary at his home on the 3700 block of Mendenhall Drive on June 22, 2016 to the Corpus Christi Police. The 51-year-old man told Officers that an unknown man attempted to enter his residence without permission. The 51-year-old man told Officers that he and a 51-year-old woman were at home when they were alerted by a noise from the front door. The 51-year-old man told Officers that they had just gotten a new camera system which is located near the front door frame and now have a number-button combination lock on their front door. The 51-year-old man told Officers that he looked through his phone to look at the camera feed back and saw a live feed of the man at the front door, pressing buttons on the key pad. The 51-year-old man told Officers he spoke to the strange man through the new security system and once he began to speak to him, the unknown man went away from the house. The 51-year-old man described the unknown man to Officers as an adult male who was about 5 feet 9 inches tall, and wore a black hat with the letters “RVCA” written on the hat, a maroon shirt and shorts with facial brown hair.

The 51-year-old man told Officers he believes that this unknown man might be the person who had broken into their residence a few weeks before in reference to case #1606080111.

If you can identify this man, or have any additional information about this crime, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS 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, Criminal Investigations Division

Detectives Capture Murder Suspect for June 8th Homicide

Date: Wednesday, June 8, 2016, 22:51
Location: 1900 Gaslight Lane
Offense: Murder (Penal Code Section 19.02) 1st Degree Felony
Case Number: 1606080177

Corpus Christi Police Homicide Detectives captured 28-year-old Lance Taylor (11/28/1987) at an apartment located at Holly and Weber yesterday afternoon as a suspect for a murder that happened earlier this month.

Corpus Christi Police responded to the 1900 block of Gaslight Lane on June 8, 2016 at 10:51pm after a fisherman found a partially burned lifeless body of an adult woman in an open area near the Oso Bay.

Detectives gathered evidence and information which led them to identify 28-year-old Lance Taylor (11/28/1987) as possibly responsible for the homicide. Detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Taylor on  June 17th for murder.

The United States Marshal’s Gulf Coast Fugitives and Violent Offenders Task Force located Taylor at 3942 Holly Road at 4:50pm Monday afternoon as Taylor left an apartment and walked to his truck. The Task Force captured Taylor and delivered Taylor to the city detention center.

Bravo District, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Police Investigate Threats Which Prompt School Lock-down

Date: Friday, June 17, 2016, 9:32am
Location: 2505 Waldron Road
Offense: Terroristic Threats
Case Number: 1606170063

Corpus Christi Police are investigating a terroristic threats complaint Friday morning which prompted a lock down of Flour Bluff High School.

A 38-year-old woman reported the threat to Corpus Christi Police Friday morning and explained that she was a concerned parent who saw the threat on her daughters Twitter feed.

The 38-year-old woman told Officers a 17-year-old male former school acquaintance of her daughter got involved in an argument on Twitter. The 38-year-old woman told Officers it appeared to her that personal comments upset the 17-year-old man.

Officers responded to Flour Bluff high school to inform staff of the vague threat which may have involved the High School as a target of a violent action. The school only had the Latchkey program on campus which included 110 students and staff.

Corpus Christi Police Officers stayed on the campus for guard duty while this case was investigated.  Officers learned that the 17-year-old man had transferred to the Corpus Christi Independent School District, and Officers contacted the Chief of School District Police who responded with assistance. Corpus Christi Police contacted the 17-year-old man at a different part of town from the school at 12:07PM for an interview, and the school lock-down was lifted.

The 17-year-old man was released, but Corpus Christi Police continue to investigate this terroristic threats complaint. Anyone with any additional information about this case should contact the Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is entirely confidential.