Category Archives: Charlie District

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Warrant issued for shooting suspect at 4900 Olympia Drive.

A warrant has been issued for the suspect in the Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon at 4900 Olympia Drive. This happened on Sunday September 18, 2016 at 9:26am. The offender kicked in the front door of the residence and shot the 30 year old male victim with a handgun in the stomach.

Corpus Christi Police Officers are looking for Oscar Merado Chapa (12/6/1980). He is 6 feet tall weighing 185 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.

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The warrant is for Burglary with the Intent to Commit a felony and Aggravated  Assault W/Deadly Weapon. The bond has been set at $40,000.

If you know his whereabouts or have any additional information about this crime, call Robbery Investigators at 361-886-2600, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888-TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information results in an arrest it could earn you a cash reward.

Adam District, Bravo District, Charlie District, Community Outreach, Crime Stoppers, Criminal Intelligence Unit, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District, Patrol Division

Warrant Issued for Attempted Kidnapping

Corpus Christi Police Detectives have obtained a arrest warrant for the attempted kidnapping of a 9 year old girl on 2000 Hudson Street.

Police are looking for Arnulfo Rodriguez Santacruz (06-20-1991). He is 5 feet 11 inches tall weighing approximately 185 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes.

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Arnulfo was last seen driving a 2001 blue Dodge Stratus, license plate# BZB4208. The car has faded paint on the roof and is missing a Dodge decal on the drivers side door.

The warrant number is 16-FE-00312-JP1-1 and has a $100,000 bond.

If you know his whereabouts or have any additional information about this crime, call Family Violence Investigators at 361-886-2600, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888-TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information results in an arrest it could earn you a cash reward.

Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Police Investigate Self Inflicted Shooting On Sycamore Place That Also Injured One Other Person

Date: Sunday, September 11, 2016, 9:03am
Location: 1600 block of Sycamore Place
Offense: Aggravated Assault
Case Number: 1609110055

Corpus Christi Police are investigating a shooting which injured a 30 year old man and left a 33 year old man dead at a home on the 1600 block of Sycamore Place Sunday morning.

Corpus Christi Police responded to a shooting at about 9am Sunday morning and found a 30 year old man inside the home with obvious injuries that appeared to be from gunshot wounds. The 30 year old man was taken to the hospital by ambulance for treatment. Officers also found a 33 year old man with injuries which appeared to be gunshot wounds and the 33 year old man was dead at the scene. Officers found an uninjured 33 year old woman who was a witness to the event and Officers took the 33 year old woman to Police Headquarters for a recorded statement.

Detectives believe the 33 year old man shot the 30 year old man and then the 33 year old man shot himself. Detectives believe there are no suspects in this case at large in the public. Detectives believe this event does not appear to be gang related and do not believe this event is related to any other crime in Corpus Christi.

Forensics Lab technicians and Detectives continue to gather evidence and information and would like anyone in the public who has any additional information about this case to call 886-2600 and speak to a Detective.

Charlie District, Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division

Single Vehicle Crash Closes Crosstown Expressway, Driver Flees Crash Scene

Date: Saturday, September 10, 2016, 20:39
Location: 4800 block of State Highway 286
Event: Vehicle Crash With Fatal Injury
Case Number: 1609100140

Corpus Christi Police are investigating the 18th fatal injury as a result of a vehicle crash which happened on the 4800 block of the Crosstown Expressway Saturday night.

Corpus Christi Police responded to a single vehicle crash at 8:40pm on the Crosstown Expressway just south of the Golihar Exit. Officers learned that a blue 2005 Ford Explorer traveled from South Padre Island Drive on the ramp to travel north on the Crosstown Expressway toward downtown and lost control. The Officers discovered the vehicle rolled onto the roof and at least two people were ejected from the vehicle. Officers believe that a baby was ejected, but was relatively unharmed. The baby and a teenager were taken to Driscoll Children’s Hospital and their specific medical conditions are not know at the time of this post. An adult was transported to the Spohn Memorial Hospital with an unknown severity of injury by the time of this post. Officers found that a 13-year-old child was ejected and died at the scene. Officers also learned that three people, which include the operator of the vehicle, fled the scene prior to law enforcement arrival.

Corpus Christi Police Traffic Safety Investigators responded to investigate the crash and have a witness who claimed to know the operator of the vehicle.

All northbound lanes of the Crosstown Expressway from South Padre Island Drive to Golihar were closed to traffic while the crash scene was processed by Crash Investigators and the road was still closed by the time of this post.

Anyone with any additional information about this crash should contact the Corpus Christi Police Traffic Safety Section at 886-2600.

Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division

Detectives Release Video of Suspect Vehicle In Attempted Kidnapping Case on Hudson Street

Date: Tuesday, September 6, 2016, 7:28am
Location: 2000 Hudson Street
Offense: Attempted Kidnapping (Penal Code Section 20.03)
Case Number: 1609060033

Corpus Christi Police Detectives who investigate crimes against children have released video of a suspect vehicle related to an attempted kidnapping case that happened at Prescott and Hudson in front of Cunningham Middle School yesterday morning.

Detectives are looking for a dark blue 2002 model or newer Chevy Malibu or Chevy Impala. Detectives believe the car has aftermarket wheels and faded paint on the hood.  Detectives believe the driver is a male with dark hair and a mustache.  Detectives do not know if this vehicle is related to any other similar cases and are focused on this vehicle specifically for the attempted kidnapping case on Hudson.

If you can identify the man, can locate the vehicle, 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 is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn the caller a cash reward.

Adam District, Bravo District, Charlie District, Crime Stoppers, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District, Gang Unit, Patrol Division

Capital Murder Update

On Friday, September 2, 2016 Corpus Christi Police Detectives received a tip indicating that Truanser Hughes (04-19-97) was involved in the Captial Murder from the Shooter’s Depot, located at 5526 Leopard, where the owner George Koumbis was killed and a store employee was seriously injured.

Truanser Hughes was located and arrested by members of the US Marshal Fugitive Apprehension Task Force on an unrelated Aggravated Robbery (August 2016) warrant. Truanser Hughes was interviewed by Criminal Investigation Homicide Detectives and additionally charged with the Shooter’s Depot Capital Murder. Bond was set at $1,000,000.

During the course of the investigation, three other individuals were identified for their involvement in the Capital Murder. Detectives obtained Capital Murder warrants for the following individuals: Filamir Gomez Jr (6/11/96), Jeremiah Jenkins (2/13/88), and Darien Marshall (1/31/94). Bonds were set at $1,000,000.

The Shooter’s Depot investigation is ongoing, as Detectives continue to work with the US Marshals and members of the ATF. Should any member of the community know the whereabouts, or have additional information, on the wanted individuals, they are asked to contact 911 or Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477), with the information.

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Charlie District, Patrol Division

Woman Reports Man Exposed Himself At Everhart & Snowgoose This Morning

Date: September 1, 2016, 7:01am
Location: 6801 Everhart Road
Offense: Indecent Exposure (Penal Code Section 21.08)
Case Number: 1609010027

A 48 year old woman reported an indecent exposure this morning at a convenience store located at Everhart and Snowgoose.

The 48 year old woman told Officers a man was standing  by the ice freezer and propane tanks outside the store at about 7am and asked her for change. When the 48 year old woman turned towards the unknown man, she noticed that he was exposing his genitals and speaking lewdly. She told Officers that she then went directly into the store to report the event and the unknown man walked north on Everhart away from the scene.

The 48 year old woman described the unknown man as about 20 years of age, with light color skin, about 6 feet tall, thin and wore a fishing hat, gray shirt, and black shorts.

Officers intend to review store video and capture images of the man to make notice to the public. If you can identify this man, or have any additional information about this case, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is completely anonymous and if it leads to an arrest, it can earn the caller a cash reward.

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Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division

Surf and Turf Thief

Date: 07/12&13/2016  
Location: 5313 Saratoga Blvd.
Offense:  Theft (PC 31.03) B Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1607120106 & 1607130040

Corpus Christi Police Detectives need your help identifying this theft suspect. He has been observed on two separate occasions stealing food items from the HEB Plus at 5313 Saratoga.

On July 12, 2016 he was observed entering HEB and going to the meat market. He took two briskets and walked out of the store making no attempt to pay for the food.

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On July 13, 2016 the same suspect was observed going into HEB and went to the seafood section. There the suspect took various seafood items. He was then observed going to the produce section where he hid the seafood in his pants. The suspect apparently realized that the store employees were aware of the theft, he exited the store making no attempt to pay for the food

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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.

 

Charlie District, Delta District, Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division

Patrol Report July 19, 2016

The Corpus Christi Police Department responded to 1389 calls for service and generated 258 reports for formal criminal complaints from 7:00 a.m. July 18 to 10:30 a.m. on July 19, 2016. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

Date: Tuesday, July 19, 2016, 8:53am
Location: 8000 South Padre Island Drive
Event: Vehicle Crash
Crash Number: C1604613

Corpus Christi Police worked several vehicle crashes near the Oso Bridge along the 8000 block of South Padre Island Drive this morning after drivers sighted a water spout. Officers responded to the complaints of vehicle crashes at 8:53 this morning and learned there were ten vehicles involved in collisions on the roadway. At least one person was transported to the hospital for non-life threatening injuries. Drivers told Officers a water spout was sited and some vehicles stopped in an effort to avoid the weather hazard. Several vehicles were towed due to damage. The bridge was not closed down because the weather hazard was gone by the time the emergency crews arrived.

Water spout in Oso Bay (photo by Senior Officer Denise Pace)
Water spout in Oso Bay
(photo by Senior Officer Denise Pace)

Date: Tuesday, July 19, 2016, 4:29am
Location: 300 Coke Street
Offense: Arson
Case Number: 1607190020

Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint of arson at an abandoned and unoccupied residential structure located on the 300 block of Coke Street Tuesday morning. Fire Fighters with the Corpus Christi Fire Department believe the fire was intentionally set and must be investigated as a crime. No injuries were reported and Investigators are seeking information to determine who owns the structure at 320 Coke Street.

Date: Tuesday, July 19, 2016, 1:42am
Location: Carroll Lane at South Padre Island Drive
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated as a 2nd Offense (Penal Code Section 49.04) Class A Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1607190013

Corpus Christi Police arrested 36-year-old Eusebio Guillen (8/30/1979) for Driving While Intoxicated with a previous conviction at Carroll Lane and South Padre Island Drive Tuesday morning. Corpus Christi Police responded to investigate a stalled green 2006 Land Rover sport utility vehicle in the intersection at 1:40am. Officers found Guillen asleep in the driver’s seat with the engine running. Officers woke Guillen and determined he was not in medical distress, but was intoxicated. Officers impounded the vehicle, took Guillen to the hospital to collect a specimen of his blood, and delivered Guillen to the city detention center. Officers learned that Guillen had previously convicted of Driving While Intoxicated and so the Tuesday accusation was enhanced to a Class A Misdemeanor.

Date: Tuesday, July 19, 2016, 1:04am
Location: 2725 Leopard Street
Event: Missing Child
Case Number: 16070190004

Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to this call for a missing 10-year-old boy. The child had not been seen since 7:00PM. The mother thought the 10-year-old boy had gone to the swimming pool with a friend and then afterwards was with the grand mother. The grand mother thought the boy was with the mother. The child had no mental health issues, and is known as a good kid. Officers exhausted a search of the apartment and they went door to door to contact as many neighbors as possible. The father found the child at Zavala park at 1:04AM near a grandmother’s residence. The child said he was upset with his parents. The child was returned home.

Search the website Crimereports.com to research all reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi. Anyone who knows any additional information about these crimes should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2840. 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.

Charlie District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report June 26, 2016

The Corpus Christi Police Department responded to 2,538 calls for service and generated 419 reports for formal criminal complaints from 7:00 a.m. June 24 to 4:00 p.m. on June 26, 2016. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

Date: Sunday, June 26, 2016, 2:10am
Location: 2623 Baldwin Boulevard
Offense: Aggravated Assault (Penal Code Section 22.02) 2nd Degree Felony
Case Number: 1606260019

Corpus Christi Police arrested 22-year-old Jorge Hernandez (3/21/1994) for shooting four people in a nightclub located at 2623 Baldwin Boulevard Sunday morning.

A Corpus Christi Police Officer investigated a robbery related to Case # 1606260011 at the intersection of Baldwin Blvd and Greenwood Drive at 2:07am when he heard several gunshots that sounded like it came from Bonanza nite club (2623 Baldwin Blvd). The Officer then observed several people leaving the club and yelling that someone was shooting a gun.

The Officer responded to the club and was directed inside to the shooter. The Officer challenged the shooter in the club, and Jorge Hernandez surrendered immediately. Witnesses told the Officer that Hernandez was involved in a fight in the club and then Hernandez displayed the handgun and shot four people. The Officer arrested Hernandez for four counts of aggravated assault and delivered Hernandez to the city detention center.

The four injured people are all expected to survive their injuries.

Date: Saturday, June 25, 2016 22:09
Location: 5802 Everhart Road
Offense: Aggravated Robbery (Penal Code Section 29.03) 1st Degree Felony
Case Number: 1606250151

Corpus Christi Police arrested 25-year-old Isaac Sauceda (7/19/1990) for aggravated robbery that happened at an apartment complex located at 5802 Everhart Road Saturday night.

A 25-year-old man told Officers that he exited his vehicle and was approached in the parking lot by an unknown man with a handgun who demanded his money and phone. The 25-year-old man told Officers the unknown man was dropped off in a white sedan, driven by an unknown woman, that was parked just as the 25-year-old man arrived. The 25-year-old man told Officers he pulled out his wallet and handed it to the suspect along with his cell phone. The 25-year-old man told Officers the man was disappointed by the lack of money in the wallet and noticed there was a debit card in the wallet. The 25-year-old man told Officers Another unknown man ran up from another apartment building where they demanded the PIN and told the 25-year-old man to get into the white sedan to take them to an ATM to withdraw money. The 25-year-old man told Officers he stated he had no money in his account to give to them so the two unknown men forced the 25-year-old man into his apartment where a 21-year-old man was inside watching a movie. The 25-year-old man told Officers that the two unknown men barged into the apartment with the 21-year-old man and ordered him to remove the televisions and place them next to the door. The 25-year-old man told Officers that the initial suspect with the gun held him at gun point in the living room while the second suspect rummaged through the apartment. The 21-year-old man told Officers he observed an opportunity to escape through the front door while the suspects were distracted and he did so, running to a neighbors apartment.

Officers searched the area and developed information to locate Isaac Sauceda at an address on the 4000 block of Panama and then arrested Sauceda for aggravated robbery, a first degree felony punishable by up to 99 years in prison. Officers delivered Sauceda to the city detention center and continue to investigate to capture any other person responsible for this crime.

Date: Saturday, June 25, 2016, 12:26am
Location 4400 Mount Vernon Drive
Offense: Kidnapping (Penal Code Section 20.03) 3rd Degree Felony
Case Number: 1606250010

Corpus Christi Police are investigating a kidnapping complaint that happened on the 4400 block of Mount Vernon Drive.

Corpus Christi Police responded to a home on the 4400 block of Mount Vernon at about 12:30am Saturday when a 51-year-old man told Police his 16-year-old daughter was taken against her will by a 17-year-old man Saturday morning.

The 51-year-old man told Officer that the 17-year-old man is the ex-boyfriend to his 16-year-old daughter and the two teenagers have a child together. The 51-year-old man told Officers that the 16-year-old girl received several texts from the 17-year-old man who requested a meeting, and then the 17-year-old showed up across the street from the residence of the 51-year-old man, and the 16-year-old girl went out to speak with the 17-year-old man. The 51-year-old man told Officers that he heard his daughter scream and saw the 17-year-old man grab the 16-year-old girl by the arms and drag her into a 2007 red Toyota Tundra truck. The 51-year-old man told Officers the step mom of the 17-year-old man was in the front passenger seat, and the dad of the 17-year-old man was the driver of the truck at the time of the event. The 51-year-old man told Officers the truck drove away with the 16-year-old girl. The 51-year-old man told Officers he tried to stop the truck as it left, but he was knocked to the ground and suffered minor injuries.

Officers went to several addresses and found the 16-year-old girl at 4:30am. The 16-year-old girl told Officers she was not abducted. The 16-year-old girl told Officers the argument was between the 17-year-old man and her father because they dislike one another.

The 16-year-old girl was returned home safe. No criminal charges have been pursued.

Search the website Crimereports.com to research all reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi. Anyone who knows any additional information about these crimes should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2840. 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.