Category Archives: Bravo District

Bravo District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Check Cashing Company Robbed

Date: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 6:10pm
Location: 2781 Rodd Field Road http://goo.gl/maps/Gxkxc
Offense: Robbery (Penal Code Section 29.02) 2nd Degree Felony
Case Number: 1401070094

A 35-year-old woman reported a robbery at the store located at 2781 Rodd Field Road to the Corpus Christi Police Tuesday. The 35-year-old woman told Officers she is employed at a Cash & Go inside the Stripes Convenience Store when a  man approached the window and handed her a  note; demanding cash.

The suspect is described 20 to 30-year-old bearded man, standing to 5’7″ to 5’10” feet tall with brown hair.  He wore a gray zip up hoodie over a blue shirt, blue jeans,  and gloves.

A video surveillance clip of the robbery suspect has been uploaded to the police department’s CorpusChristiPD You Tube account at http://youtu.be/HTauZd1zfXY .

Anyone who knows any additional information about this crimes should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2841. Information about unsolved crimes may be provided to investigators anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Bravo District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Police Seek Culprits in Thefts of Security Cameras

Date:  November 1st and November 13th, 2013
Location:  1818 Rodd Field
Event: Theft
Case Number:  1311010037/1311130118

Corpus Christi Property Crimes Detectives are asking the public’s assistance to help identify the suspects responsible for stealing the 72-year-old victim’s security cameras on two separate occasions.

Clips of the video surveillance have been uploaded to the Police Department’s CorpusChristiPD YouTube account at http://youtu.be/KVAQRnDRnD0.      

If anyone knows the identity or has any information on these crimes please call Detective G. Shipley at 361-886-2841.  If you would to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com.  Callers will earn a cash reward if the suspects are identified and arrested.

 
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.

Bravo District, Community Outreach, Patrol Division

Patrol Report, October 14, 2013

“Bravo” District

Date: Sunday, October 13, 2013, 21:12

Location: Park Road 22 and Sea Pines http://goo.gl/maps/CbRic

Offense: Racing on Highway, (TC545.420) B misdemeanor

Case Number: 1310130156

Officers J. Swain and J. McGinley observed two Chevy Camaros  and a Ford Mustang that were preparing to race. Both units set up and waited. The Camaros began to race, and the Mustang joined the competition. All three vehicles were stopped. The drivers were Cesar Campos 09/02/1986, Raymond Burciagia 08/08/1993, and Austin Garrett 12/17/1993.  All three were arrested for racing.

Bravo District, Narcotics/Vice Division, Patrol Division

Man Arrested, Found Growing Marijuana in Home

Date:  September 27, 2013, 15:45 hours
Location:  941 Greenbay http://goo.gl/maps/ebNQq
Event:  “Marijuana Grow”
Case Number:  1309270121

Eric Jason Messinger
Eric Jason Messinger

On September 27, 2013 at about 15:45 hours, Narcotics Vice Investigation Division Officers responded to a call out at 941 Greenbay to assist Bravo Patrol Officers.  Officers S. Ostrander and A. Guzeldere responded to an anonymous complaint of marijuana being grown inside of the residence.  Once at the home, Officers were able to smell an overwhelming aroma of fresh marijuana. 

The resident Eric Messinger (01/20/79) permitted Officers to search the residence.  Officers found an elaborate setup in which Hydro-Marijuana was being grown as well as a quantity of powder cocaine.  Officers seized 5.5grams of powder cocaine and the entire grow system including two hydro grow specific tents, a lighting system, a humidifier system and electrical system.   

Messinger was arrested and charged with Possession of Marijuana and Possession of a Controlled Substance.

Bravo District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Missing 6-year-old found unhurt

Date: September 24, 2013, 6:30pm
Location: 1010 Behman
Event: Missing Child
Case Number: 1309240152
20130924-235130.jpgCorpus Christi Police were called to 1010 Behman for a missing 6-year-old who was last seen in the apartment complex at approximately 6:30pm. An extensive search for Ahlyvian Ray Murphy began shortly after her mother reported her missing.

Over twenty-five officers, detectives, and supervisors along with the assistance of family, friends and neighbors searched for Ahlyvian until she was located at 9:59pm inside her home. Police believe Ahlyvian returned home while everybody searched for her.

The Corpus Christi Police Department would like to thank everyone who assisted in the search for Ahlyvian.

 

Adam District, Bravo District, Charlie District, Delta District

Patrol Report September 14, 2013

“Adam District”

Date: September 12, 2013, 21:11 hrs
Location: 5818 Skylark Drive
Offense: Warrants x 4
Case Number: 1309120152

Hector Garcia Delgado Hector Garcia Delgado (9.7.1971) was arrested for warrants on probation violation of DWI non compliance as well as 2 Municipal Court warrants. He was taken to CDC.

“Bravo District”

Date: September 13, 2013, 01:50 hrs
Location: 15113 Park Road 22 http://goo.gl/maps/trwlw
Offense: Aggravated Assault w/Motor Vehicle
Case Number: 1309130021
LuisAlejandroGonzalez
Officers were called to Zahn Road for a possible shooting or stabbing. Further investigation revealed a 34-year-old woman was run over by her boyfriend with his Jeep Liberty when she refused to leave with him.
The victim was taken to Bay Area with serious injuries. Police arrested Luis Alejandro Gonzalez (09/16/79) and charged with him with Aggravated Assault with a Motor Vehicle (Family Violence).

“Charlie District”

Date: September 13, 2013, 02:58 hrs
Location: 5418 Bonham Street
Offense: Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Case Number: 1309130020
A 32-year-old man told police he was attacked as he walked home from a local convenience store. The man was stabbed in the torso and taken to Spohn Memorial.
The suspect is described as a bald Hispanic male, 27 to 32 years of age, 5’4′ to 5’8″ feet tall, and weighing 200 to 215 lbs. He was last seen wearing a black shirt and blue jeans.
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. Tipsters will earn a cash reward if the suspect is identified.
Date: September 12, 2013, 20:38 hrs
Location: 5100 Everhart Road http://goo.gl/maps/ekzqf
Event: Hit and Run/Possession of a Controlled Substance
Case Number: 1309120144,1309120169, C1306786

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Two men and a woman were arrested after they were reported as being involved as a possible abduction call. When Officers attempted to pull over the green Cadillac, the driver fled. The vehicle struck a truck as it crossed the intersection at Everhart and S. Padre Island Drive. The Cadillac continued on and collided with a light pole.
The driver fled on foot, but the three passengers remained in the vehicle. The driver was caught after a short foot pursuit and arrested along with two passengers in the vehicle.
Joe Adam Ramirez (11/08/73), Ruben Jesus Ramirez (12/25/94), and Laura Lee Woodson (10/27/82) were all booked at the City Detention Center.
The driver Joe Ramirez was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, Evading Arrest with a Vehicle, Evading Arrest, Parole Violation warrant for Robbery, and Duty to Give Information and Render Aid. Ruben Ramirez was charged with Prohibited Weapon when a switch blade was found on his person. Woodson was charged with an outstanding Nueces County warrant for Driving While License Invalid.
Bravo District, Patrol Division

Police Catch Two Burglars In The Act

Date: September 3, 2013, 15:42

Location: 1400 Yorktown Boulevard http://goo.gl/maps/cTikj

Offense: Burglary of a Habitation (Penal Code Section 30.02)

Case Number: 1309030125

Corpus Christi Police arrested two people Tuesday afternoon for burglary of a habitation on the 1400 block of Yorktown Boulevard after Police caught them in the act of unlawful entry into the home.

Corpus Christi Police responded to a residential alarm at 3:42pm Tuesday. The responding officer found a beige 2005 Lincoln Continental backed up to the fence with a 22-year-old woman inside the vehicle. The Officer placed the woman in the back of his patrol car while other officers arrived to investigate the alarm. The Officer then checked the back of the house and saw 36-year-old Jeremy Turner (10/12/1976) kick the back door to gain entry. The Officer went inside the home and arrested Turner for Burglary of a Habitation.

Police also arrested 22-year-old Brittany McClintock (10/21/1990) for Burglary of a Habitation for her participation with Turner. The 2005 Lincoln was impounded and during an inventory, evidence of other burglaries was discovered. Turner and McCLintock were then delivered to the city detention center on the charge of Burglary of a Habitation, a second degree felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine. McClintock was additionally charged with possession of marijuana when Officers discovered the contraband in her possession.

Search the website Crimereports.com to research all reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi. Anyone who knows any additional information about these offenses or any unsolved crime should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department. 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.