Category Archives: Bravo District

Bravo District, Patrol Division

Police Search For Stolen Truck Doors

Occurred Thursday, June 21, 2012 3:15am, 7209 Sparkle Sea Drive, Theft 1206210022

Two vehicle doors were stolen from a truck while it was parked overnight at the 7200 block of Sparkle Sea as the owner slept inside the home.

A 28-year-old woman told Corpus Christi Police that she came home from work and discovered two doors missing from her husband’s black 2008 Ford F-150 pickup truck. The woman reported the hood of the truck was pried open and the battery cables were cut. The woman reported the two left side doors for the crew cab pickup were gone and she had no idea who might have taken the doors or caused the damage.

The Police officer noticed items of value in the interior of the truck which were not disturbed. The only missing property was the two left doors for the truck. The estimate of the total damage to the truck was reported as $2,500.

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Anyone with information about this crime should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or log on to www.888TIPS.com. If the information leads to an arrest it could earn the caller a cash reward.

Bravo District, Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division

Man Drives Into House Then Arrested

Occurred Wednesday, June 20, 2012, 23:40, Possession of a controlled substance 1206210002, C1204721

A 31-year-old man was arrested for possession of a controlled substance Wednesday night after he crashed his maroon 2002 Honda Accord into a house at McArdle Street and Arnold Drive.

Corpus Christi Police investigated a vehicle crash after a Honda Accord travelled east on McArdle, unsuccessfully attempted to turn left on Arnold, crossed the westbound lanes of travel, and then struck a corner house. There was substantial damage to the house, but no person was injured.

The operator of the Honda, 31-year-old John Newman (4/5/1981) paced the scene as Police patrol officers arrived to investigate the crash. Newman received traffic citations for making an unsafe change from a direct course, having expired vehicle registration, and for not having vehicle insurance.

Police discovered illegal narcotics with Newman, so Newman was arrested for possession of a controlled substance from the penalty group 3. The charge is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year in jail and up to a $4,000 fine.

Bravo District

Unwanted Vacation Excitement

Occurred on 6/20/12, 8:59 am  Burglary of a Habitation   15202 Windward    1206200153 

A vacationing San Antonio Police Officer and his family staying at the Holiday Inn on Padre Island had their holiday marred by a burglar.  The officer and his 10-year-old daughter were in the hotel’s lobby using the guest computer when his daughter told him a woman was walking away with her mother’s purse.  At the same time, the Officer’s wife came into the lobby and told him their room had been burglarized. 

The Officer gave chase and was able to stop the woman and get back their stolen items.  As he was escorting the suspect Banna Roberts (04/06/71) back to the hotel, her family became verbally confrontational with the victim and Roberts was able to slip away.  As Officers were conducting their investigation, hotel patrons told Officers the suspect was walking along the Seawall, approximately 75 yards away. 

Roberts was returned to the hotel and positively identified. Once arrested and told she was going to jail, Roberts claimed shortness of breath and other medical ailments.   CCFD Emergency Personnel were called to check on her welfare.  When Medics cleared her, Roberts claimed heart trouble and taken to Bay Area Hospital where she was medically cleared by hospital staff. 

Roberts was booked at the City Detention Center and charged with Burglary of a Habitation, a Second Degree Felony punishable by up to 20 years  in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.  The stolen purse and camera valued at $850. were returned to the victim.

Bravo District, Charlie District, Patrol Division

Identify This Credit Card Thief

    

Occurred Friday, March 30, 2012, 2:30am 5625 S. Alameda St Credit Card Abuse 1203300058

The Corpus Christi police Department would like help from the public to identify and locate the individual responsible for credit card abuse.

An 18-year-old woman reported her debit card stolen on Friday, March 30, 2012. The woman and her roommates hosted an event at their apartment for several friends. The woman discovered her card missing from her purse the next morning.

The woman’s card was later used to purchase gasoline at the Stripes located at 5702 Kostoryz at the intersection of Holly Road. Corpus Christi Police Investigators obtained video of the man who used the card to purchase the fuel.

The man who used the stolen card is described as a white man who drove a red pickup truck. Anyone who has any information about this crime should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8847) or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com. If the information leads to an arrest it could earn the caller a cash reward.

Bravo District, Patrol Division

2 Arrested For Restaurant Robbery

Occurred Monday, June 18, 2012, 5:20am, 6610 Saratoga Boulevard Aggravated Robbery 1206180026

Two men were arrested Monday morning after a robbery at a local restaurant located at the intersection of Airline and Saratoga.

A 25-year-old woman begun her shift with food prep and was approached in the kitchen by a man who displayed a handgun. The man with the gun wore a black ski mask, a black shirt, and black pants. The 25-year-old woman got to the floor in the storage area corner. The woman called police while she waited on the floor for the man to leave.

Corpus Christi Police patrol officers arrived and the 25-year-old woman went outside the restaurant and told the officers she was not harmed. The 25-year-old woman said she recognized the voice of the man with the gun and that she heard another man in the restaurant during the robbery.

The restaurant manager arrived and played the recorded images of the event on the closed circuit television system. Police officers observed the event and the description of the two suspects.

Police Officers went to the recorded address of the suspect and found the two men along with evidence of the crime. Corpus Christi Police then arrested 22-year-old Jarvis Davis (9/14/1989) and 23-year-old Boderick Holcombe (9/3/1988) for aggravated robbery.

There were no injuries in the event and all suspects were captured. Davis and Holcombe are charged with aggravated robbery, a 1st degree felony punishable by up to 99 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.

Bravo District, Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division

1 Man Has 3 Crashes And 2 Arrests For D.W.I. In 5 Days

Occurred Friday, June 15, 2012, 20:35, Airline Rd. & Alameda St. D.W.I. 1206150142, C1204594, C1204592, C1204479, & 1206100132

A 47-year-old man was arrested for driving while intoxicated for the second time in 5 days after he was involved in a series of vehicle crashes near Alameda and Airline.

Bryant Ficken (12/4/1964) operated a white 2006 GMC Sierra Friday night and was involved in a crash at the 4600 block of Ocean Drive. Ficken left the scene without providing information as required. The vehicle that was struck by Ficken followed Ficken to Airline and then saw Ficken’s truck strike another vehicle.

Corpus Christi Police patrol officers arrived and concluded Ficken was intoxicated. Ficken had open containers of alcoholic beverages in the cab of the truck and Ficken was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated.

The Officers on scene knew Ficken was involved in a crash in a different vehicle at the 200 block of Airline Road on June 10, 2012. Ficken was also arrested for Driving While Intoxicated in that event last Sunday.

Ficken was taken to the Spohn Shoreline Hospital for a medical evaluation before delivery to the city detention center. While the investigating officer completed the report, Ficken ran in an attempt to escape. Ficken was quickly re-captured and then additionally charged. Ficken was delivered to the city detention center for Driving While Intoxicated and escape from custody and faces additional charges.

The First crash that involved Ficken on June 10 resulted in minor injuries to the one other person involved. The two crashes that involved Ficken on June 15 resulted in minor injuries to two of the three other people involved. The third other involved person was not injured.

Bravo District, Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division

Man Arrested For Reckless Driving That Caused A Crash

Occurred Friday, June 15, 2012, 11:00am, 6300 Holly Road, Reckless Driving 1206150053 & C1204574

An 18-year-old man was arrested Friday morning for reckless driving after a vehicle crash at Airline and Williams.

Corpus Christi Police were called for a moving disturbance that involved people in two separate vehicles. Police patrol officers saw a blue 2007 Lincoln Navigator travel 80 miles per hour on Holly Road, then turn onto Sean Drive and travel at a dangerous speed through the neighborhood until stopped by police.

Police officers discovered the operator of the Navigator, 18 year old Albert Trevino (6/25/1993) caused a crash at Airline and Williams, then fled the scene of the crash without providing information as required by law. Trevino was arrested for reckless driving and then taken to the hospital for a medical evaluation before delivery to the city detention center.

Reckless driving is described as the operation of a vehicle with willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property. The offense is punishable by up to 30 days in jail and up to a $200 fine.

Bravo District

Bomb Squad Safely Removes Explosive Device

Occurred on 6/15/12, 11:32 p.m.  Recovered Stolen Vehicle  2906 Santana 1206140047/1206150020

The victim reported his blue 2004 Ford Explorer stolen from his driveway on June 14, 2012 at 10:27 am.  At the time of the report, the victim was unable to provide any suspect information, but did tell Officers a set of keys had been missing for a month. 

By the next day, the victim and some neighbors had tracked down the stolen SUV to Bluff Manor Apartments.  When the victim arrived at the complex, the suspects took off running.  The 63-year-old victim re-claimed his vehicle and drove it home and called police.  During an inventory of the SUV, Officers discovered a backpack, a toy gun, documents identifying the suspects along with a stolen check.  Officers also found what appeared to be a pipe bomb in the vehicle and cordoned off the area.  

The Corpus Christi Police Department’s Bomb Squad was called to assist.  Bomb Squad technicians utilized their robot to extract the suspicious item  from the Explorer and move it to a remote location, where it was rendered safe. Further investigation revealed the item was not an explosive device and a report for a Hoax Bomb was filed.

One suspect is described a  Hispanic female, 23 years of age, 5’1″ feet tall and weighing 100 lbs.  She was accompanied by a White male in his early twenties.  If you have any information regarding this incident call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or log on to www.888-TIPS.com.  Tipsters can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.

Bravo District

Man Runs Out of Local Store with TV

Occurred on  6/12/12, 8:38 a.m.  Theft  6101 Saratoga   1206120025 

A Wal-Mart employee reported to Officers a man entered the store through the south entrance of the store and walked to the electronics display area.  The man grabbed a television set and ran out to his truck which he conveniently parked just outside the entrance.  The man was able to escape with a 40” LCD TV valued at $448. 

The suspect is described a White male, 20 to 25 years of age, 5’7” to 6” feet tall, and weighing 130 lbs.  He was last fleeing in a 1998 Dodge Ram pick-up truck.

Anyone with any information on this crime is encouraged to call Crimes Stoppers at 888-TIPS or log on to www.888TIPS.com.  Tips that lead to the arrest of the suspect, as well as the recovery of stolen property and drugs, are eligible for cash rewards of up to $1,000.  Go mobile with us, visit our website and download your iPhone or Android app.

Bravo District, Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division

Woman Injured In Apartment When Car Strikes Wall

Occurred Monday, June 11, 2012, 8:05pm, 3701 Cimarron Boulevard, Vehicle Crash C1204500

A 29-year-old woman was injured in her apartment after a red 2001 Ford Mustang drove into the wall from the apartment parking lot.

The 29-year-old woman was treated at the scene for minor injuries and was not taken to the hospital. A 20-year-old woman drove the Mustang with two passengers into the air conditioner exterior unit and the wall. No one inside the car was hurt. The cause of the crash is listed as failure to control speed.

No citations were yet issued and the 29-year-old woman has arrangements with the apartment complex for overnight accommodations for tonight.