Occurred April 6, 2012, 3:05am, Prince at Susan Dr., Evading Arrest, Possession of Marijuana 1204060023, C1202579

A 15-year-old male and a 17-year-old man were apprehended by police Friday morning after a crash in a stolen vehicle.

Corpus Christi Police were called to the area of McArdle Road at Sandstone Drive at about 3:00am for a complaint that there was a man taking items out of vehicles without permission. A vehicle description was broadcast on the radio and patrol officers in the area located a vehicle with a similar description as was broadcast.

Officers attempted to investigate the gray 2008 Ford Escape and its occupants, but the vehicle accelerated from the officers. The officers observed items thrown from the vehicle which were later collected.

A police supervisor cancelled the attempt to catch up to the vehicle. Police Officers later discovered the vehicle was involved in a single vehicle crash at the intersection of Weber Road and McArdle Road. The operator of the vehicle, a 15-year-old male, was detained and taken to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries. The patrol officers discovered the vehicle was taken without permission so the juvenile was accused of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and delivered to the Nueces County Juvenile Detention Center.

The passenger in the vehicle, 17-year-old Michael Salinas (2/23/1995) was arrested for possession of marijuana and tampering with evidence. Possession of marijuana in this amount is a Class B misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months in jail and up to a $2,000 fine. The tampering with evidence charge is a 3^rd degree felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine. Salinas was taken to the hospital for a medical evaluation and then delivered to the city detention center.

Occurred March 4, 2012, 6:00pm, 2600 Waldron Rd. Assault and Public Intoxication 1204040115

A 38-year-old male was arrested Wednesday evening for assault at a rally against bullying.

Corpus Christi Police responded to a call for a large fight at the 2600 block of Waldron Road while a rally against bullies was held in front of a school. Several people complained to police that they were hit by 38-year-old Tommy Martin (2/7/1974). None of the victims were transported to the hospital for thier injuries. The victims had minor injuries and Martin was arrested for assault and public intoxication.

A witness told police an object was thrown from the crowd to hit Martins vehicle. The witness told police that Martin exited the car and attacked the people in the crowd that he (Martin) believed threw the object.

The assault charge placed against Martin is a Class A misdemeanor which is punishable by up to one year in jail and up to a $4,000 fine for each count of the offense. There were four victims that claimed minor injuries as a result of Martins action. The Public Intoxication charge against Martin is a Class C misdemeanor which is punishable by a fine up to a $500.

Occurred Wednesday, March 4, 2012, 3:53am, 2000 Sean Vehicle Crash into house C1202509

A 21-year-old man drove a 2006 gray Ford 4 door car into a house and struck five motorcycles stored inside the garage Wednesday morning at the 2000 block of Sean.

Corpus Christi Police responded to the crash and discovered there were no injuries. The investigation revealed that the 21-year-old man traveled too fast when turning from Holly onto Sean causing the car to strike the corner house.

The 21-year-old man was released after he received a traffic citation for Fail to Control Speed/Inappropriate speed. The car driven by the man had significant front damage and was towed away as a result of damage caused by the crash.

Occurred March 31,2012, at 12:08am 6500 Yorktown, Evading Arrest In A Vehicle 1203310008

An 18-year-old man was arrested Saturday morning for Driving While Intoxicated and Evading Arrest in a Vehicle after he drove recklessly in front of police on the Yorktown Boulevard.

A black 2005 GMC Yukon caught the attention of a Corpus Christi Police Officer when the Yukon slid through the intersection of Staples and Yorktown Saturday morning. The Police officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop and the Yukon accelerated. The Yukon went behind a business at Cimarron and Yorktown where the operator, 18-year-old Tad Humpal (12/17/1993) exited the vehicle and ran from police.

Humpal was captured by police and arrested for Evading Arrest in a Vehicle; a 3^rd degree felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine, and Driving While Intoxicated; a Class B Misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months in jail and up to a $2,000 fine.

Occurred March 30, 2012 1:12am 700 Alden Dr. Aggravated Robbery 1203300008

A 35-year-old man was robbed at his house after he returned from the store to buy cigarettes Friday morning.

The victim arrived home and discovered a masked man exit the victim’s home. The masked man displayed a pistol at the victim and the masked man took money and other items from the victim. No person was injured and the masked man was not yet located by police.

The victim said the suspect was possibly a H/M 5`10 medium build (190-250) possible age 30s-40s wearing black L/S shirt, black baggy pants, a black beanie rolled down to cover face with eye holes and carrying a handgun.

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Anyone who has information about this crime should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or logon to www.888TIPS.com. The information provided could earn the caller a cash reward.

Occurred Monday, March 26, 2012 8:20pm Aggravated Assault 7350 McArdle 1203260144

A 20-year-old man was arrested Monday night after a 19-year-old was stabbed outside a party at the Shores Apartments.

Witnesses told police that the 19-year-old victim went to a truck to get a cooler and 20-year-old John Ford Hardie (10/2/1991) made a confrontation. Witnesses said a fist fight escalated to the point that Hardie stabbed the 19-year-old. Hardie then fled the scene on foot before police arrived.  The victim was taken to the hospital with what police describe as non-life threatening injuries.

Police were directed to the crime scene and discovered much of Hardie’s property left behind after the fight. Police collected evidence and saw Hardie return to the scene where he was arrested for Aggravated Assault with a deadly weapon.

The charge against Hardie is a 2^nd degree felony which is punishable by up to 20 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.

Occurred Monday, March 26, 2012 11:32pm  Aggravated Robbery 6542 Staples 1203270003

Two men used a gun when they conducted a robbery at the 6500 block of Staples Street Monday night at a restaurant that was closed for business for the night.

The manager of the store went outside the building to get a mop when he was approached by a man who presented a pistol and demanded the valuables from the manager. A second suspect appeared with a prybar displayed as a weapon. The suspects escorted the manager into the restaurant and went to the office. The robbers then took cash and left the restaurant. No injuries were reported to police.

The first suspect is described as a black male that wore a black long sleeve button up shirt, black pants possibly Dickies brand and black shoes. The first suspect wore a black hood/mask over his head with eye holes cut out and was wearing white athletic gloves with black trim and may work, or has worked, in the restaurant business. A witness said the black shoes worn by the first suspect appeared to be from a Shoes for Crews catalog and looked like the Explorer Style. The witness also observed the backpack used by the first suspect which appeared to have the JanSport logo.

The second suspect is described as a black male that wore a black hoodie, black pants and black shoes with a white cloth covering his face with eye holes cut out and was wearing black gloves.

Both suspects are estimated to be in age between 25 to 35 years.

Police would like help from the public to obtain additional information about this crime. Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers at 888TIPS or logon to www.888TIPS.com. The information provided could earn the caller a cash reward.

Occurred Sunday, March 25, 2012 2:05am   Aggravated Assault 1203250031

A 26-year-old man was arrested Sunday morning for stabbing a 17-year-old man after a confrontation over poor driving.

Corpus Christi Police were called to a gas station at 7201 South Padre Island Drive for a fight that ended with a person cut by a knife. Officers arrived and met the 17-year-old victim who told police that he was stabbed after confronting a man about poor driving. Police described the victim’s injuries as non-life threatening.

Police were told that the confrontation started on the highway and the two drivers went to the gas station and exited their vehicles. The victim said he and the other driver got into a fist fight and then the victim was stabbed. The victim told police his attacker left before police arrived.

Police were provided information about the attacker and 26-year-old Jamal Alexander Dennis (2/24/1986) was arrested at his house for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The charge is a 2^nd degree felony which is punishable by up to 20 years imprisonment and up to a $10,000 fine.

Police encourage everyone not to confront aggressive drivers or take out frustrations on other drivers. Concerned drivers should call police at 911 to report any safety hazard.

Occurred June 13, 2011 at 2:33am  1800 RoddField Rd. Criminal Mischief   1206130029

Corpus Christi Police are searching for a man who caused nearly $500 damage to a truck that was parked at the 1800 block of RoddField Road last June, 6, 2011.

The victim has produced a video that shows the man cut the tires on a Gray 2010 Chevy Silverado and Police need help from the public to identify the man in the video. The victim in this case does not know the man shown in the video and hopes these photographs will lead to more information to conclude this case.

This offense is a Class B Misdemeanor and is punishable by up to 180 days in jail and as much as a $2,000 fine. Anyone with additional information about this case are encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (888-8477) or log on to www.888TIPS.com. The information provided could earn the caller a cash reward.

Occurred on 3/17/12, 8:03 p.m.  Major Accident   5940 SPID   C1202062

Officers responded to an accident in which the driver of a white 1997 Dakota Tacoma pick-up truck struck a pedestrian as he attempted to cross S. Padre Island Drive.  The victim failed to use a marked cross walk.

The 30-year-old victim sustained life threatening injuries and was taken to Spohn Memorial where he remains in critical condition.

The 32-year-old driver of the pick-up truck was cited for Driving While License Suspended/Invalid.