Date: July 8, 2013, 3:07am
Location:  14000 South Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/Dr1Co
Event:  Assault, Public Intoxication
Case Number:  1307080022

 

Officers were called to 14000 Block of SPID for an intoxicated suspect who had been involved in a disturbance.

Officers located the suspect’s vehicle behind the Ocean Treasures building located at 14049 SPID. They observed a man, later identified as Anthony Quintanilla (12.5.1988,) in the field next to the building. Officers observed him to have something in his hand. When the Officers made contact with Quintanilla he dropped the item in the field and was soon taken into custody.

Officers located the item that Quintanilla had dropped in the field. They believed it to be an explosive device (Pipe Bomb). Officers secured the scene and called for the CCPD Bomb Squad. The bomb squad was able to locate the device and make it safe. The field was then searched for additional devices but none were found. Officers received assistance from the US Navy Bomb Squad along with agents from the Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) in searching the field and also the suspect’s vehicle. The suspect’s vehicle was impounded.

Quintanilla was arrested for Public Intoxication and Assault and was taken to the City Detention Center.

QUintanilla could possibly be facing additional charges for the bomb like device that was found. The CCPD Bomb Squad is working in cooperation with ATF on that case.

Date: July 1, 2013, 9:56pm
Location: 4342 S. Alameda Street http://goo.gl/maps/aWUSY
Event: Robbery
Case Number: 1307010170

Police contacted a 27-year-old man who reported being assaulted by his ex-girlfriend’s 24-year-old boyfriend as he walked out of a local bar. The victim told Officers he was knocked to the ground and the suspect took his wallet from his pants pocket.

The suspect fled prior to the Officers arrival. He is described as a Hispanic man, 24 to 26 years of age, 5’10” to 6’ feet tall, and weighing 160 to 180 lbs. Anyone with any information on this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip on www.888TIPS.com. Callers will earn a cash reward is the suspect is identified and arrested.

Date: July 2, 2013, 12:12am
Location: 13700 Eaglesnest Bay Drive http://goo.gl/maps/AEvcJ
Event: Burglary of a Vehicle
Case Number: 1307020009

Officers were dispatched to the residence for a burglary in progress in which the 44-year-old homeowner was chasing the two suspects. Officers arrived to find the woman involved in a disturbance with the two suspects at 13700 Hawksnest Bay. The woman told Officers her 11-eleven-old daughter informed her of the men in the backyard. She observed one of the men walking out of the backyard with the fishing rods, while the other suspect waited in the getaway vehicle.

Brandon Sanchez (08/06/91) and John Anthony Davis (01/11/89) were positively identified and arrested. Both were charged with Burglary of a Vehicle. The victim’s two fishing rods valued at $2,400 were recovered along with four other fishing rods and reels. Officers were unable to locate their owners.

If you live in the area and missing your rods and reels, please contact the Property Crimes Division at 361-886-2841.

Date:  June 25, 2013, 9:30pm
Location:  15600 Cuttysark Street http://goo.gl/maps/jCzvo
Event:  Drowning
Case Number:  1306250131

CCPD and CCFD were called to the residence for a drowning.  A neighbor found the 67-year-old face down in the pool and called 911.  The man was pronounced deceased by emergency personnel.

Date:  June 26, 2013, 12:03pm
Location: 900 Dorothy   http://goo.gl/maps/78hXi     
Event:  Robbery
Case Number:  1306260003

Police were called to the residence for a robbery and contacted the victim who reported he was at home “drinking and having a good time” when he noticed two of his friends walking away with his lawnmower.  The victim confronted the men and they began assaulting him.  The men left, but were found by Officers as they hid in the bushes at 900 Bobalo Drive.

Christopher Joe Kirkpatrick (11/21/90) and Jonathan Andrew Hargis (05/06/92) were arrested and booked at the City Detention Center.  Both men were charged with Robbery. Hargis was additionally charged with an outstanding Municipal Court warrant.  The lawnmower was found nearby and returned to the victim.

Date:  June 25, 2013, 03:45am
Location:  6713 Oakgate Drive
Event:  Burglary of a Vehicle
Case Number:  1306250016

Police were flagged down by a Stripes clerk who reported a red car being chased by a pickup truck with items falling out of its open trunk.  Officers spotted the red Jetta, driven by Chelsea Breanna Cervantes (12/25/93) travelling at a high rate of speed.  The driver of the truck chasing it, flagged down the Officer and told him she had just broken into his pickup truck.  Officers pulled over Jetta and Cervantes was positively identified as the person burglarizing the victim’s truck.

Cervantes was arrested and booked at the City Detention Center.  She was charged with Burglary of a Vehicle and additionally charged with Fraudulent Use of Possession of identifying Information when several credit cards belonging to different victims were found in her possession.

Officers recovered $5,000 worth of medical gear and returned the items to the auto burglary victim.

Date:  June 23, 2013, 11:17pm
Location: 1773 Ennis Joslin Road http://mapq.st/10-d4Mmh6UZ
Event: Public Intoxication/UCW
Case Number: 1306230153

Police were called to the Campus Quarters for a male armed with a handgun.   The caller advised Officers he observed a man outside his door holding a firearm.  Officers found Robert Martinez (07/02/86) as he stumbled out from the courtyard.  Martinez was intoxicated and wearing an empty holster.  A handgun was found in his pant pocket.  Martinez was identified by the caller and arrested.  Martinez was charged with Public Intoxication and Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon by a Licensed Holder.