DATE: July 17, 2014 8:58 AM
LOCATION: South Staples Street and Wooldridge Road
OFFENSE: Major Crash
CASE # C1402829
Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to a two vehicle crash at the intersection of South Staples St. and Wooldridge Road that required three CCFD EMS units to respond, and left an 11 year old male with serious injuries. The crash investigation showed that a four door Mercury sedan was stopped while traveling north on S. Staples St. for a red light at the Wooldridge Rd. intersection. A black 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe was also traveling north on S. Staples St. when it struck the Mercury from behind. Inside the Mercury were 3 children, an 11 year old male, a 10 year old female, a 7 year old male, along with 2 adults, a 34 year old male driver and a 32 year old female front seat passenger. All the children were transported to Driscoll Children’s Hospital by CCFD EMS. The driver and female passenger in the Mercury were father and mother of all the children. They were not seriously injured in the crash. The driver of the black SUV was a 32 year old male who told officers that he thought the light at the intersection was green. The force of impact pushed the Mercury across the intersection and over the sidewalk onto private property. The SUV slid sideways and came to rest in the intersection. Corpus Christi Traffic Officers diverted traffic in the area for about three hours while they investigated this crash. At this time no charges have been filed and no citations have been issued. At last report, the 11 year old had serious, but no life threatening injuries.
Category Archives: Charlie District
Patrol Report July 16, 2014
The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 229 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight July 15 to 7:00 a.m. on .July 16, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.
“Charlie” District
Date: 07/15/2014 11:10 AM
Location: 4500 Leon Street
Offense: Criminal Trespass (PC 30.05 Class B Misdemeanor)
Case Number: 1407150071
Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to a business located in the 4400 block of Prescott St., and there contacted a 36 year old female who told them that her husband was on drugs and thought people were chasing him. The male had just left the store on foot running across Gollihar Rd. At about that same time, police were receiving a call from a resident in the 4500 block of Leon St. stating there was a male on the roof of the home. Officers arrived and began trying to talk the male into coming down off the roof. The male refused to come down and was walking around the roof yelling at the officers and people in the street. CCFD responded and they placed a ladder next to the residence so the male could use it to get down. After talking to him for almost an hour he came down off the roof and was taken into custody. Emmanuel Buckingham (01/07/1986) was found to be under the influence of a drug, and he was arrested. He was charged with criminal trespass, a class B misdemeanor, for getting on the roof of someone else’s property.
“Charlie” District
Date: 07/16/2014 5:00 AM
Location: 4600 Ayers Street
Offense: Aggravated Robbery (PC29.03 First Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1407160023
Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to a robbery at a business located in the 4600 block of Ayers St. A 37 year old female store clerk told officers that she was behind the register when two males walked up to the store. One of the males with half of his face covered with a black mask entered the store and pointed a handgun at the clerk. The clerk asked him “what are you doing, you guys were just here?” The suspect exited the store and fled walking towards the south side of the store. The other suspect never entered the store and followed the other suspect when he left. The clerk reported that nothing was taken or damaged, and she was not injured. The suspects had been to the store about an hour earlier for gas. The clerk mentioned that they are regular customers at the store. At this time officers do not know the names of the two suspects but they are described as both being in their mid-twenties, one is 5’2’’ to 5’4” tall, about 120 to 130 pounds with a medium skin tone, the other 5’4” to 5’5” tall about 140 pounds with a light skin tone.
“Delta” District
Date: 07/16/2014 1:52 AM
Location: 3000 North Shoreline Blvd.
Offense: Felony Warrant Arrest
Case Number: 1407160018
A Corpus Christi Police Officer on patrol heard fireworks going off in the 3000 block of N. Shoreline Blvd. and then saw two males walking away from the area. The officer stopped both suspects and found one of them, Joey Bernal (07/21/1986) to have three outstanding felony arrest warrants out of Atascosa County, Texas. He was arrested, and the other 26 year old male was released.
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Patrol Report July 14, 2014
The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 208 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight July 13 to 7:00 a.m. on .July 14, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.
“Bravo” District
Date: 07/13/2014 8:25 PM
Location: Beach Marker 203 Padre Island
Offense: Aggravated Assault (PC 22.02 Second Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1407130145
Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to Beach Marker 203 on Padre Island for a fight. Officers contacted two males who told them that they were helping a group of people get their vehicle out of the sand because it had got stuck. The males placed both of their cell phones on the front seat of their truck. After a few minutes they went to get the phones and they were gone. One of the males then pulled a knife and the other male pulled out a hammer and they both confronted the group wanting to know who took the phones. One member of the group walked up on the blind side of the male holding the hammer and hit him on the side of the head knocking him to the ground. Other members of the group started kicking and hitting the male. By the time officers arrived, only the two males that had their phones stolen were still on the beach. The male that was assaulted was transported to the hospital by CCFD EMS for treatment.
“Charlie” District
Date: 07/13/2014 7:55 PM
Location: 4400 Weber Road
Offense: Robbery (PC 29.02 Second Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1407130142
A 52 year old female victim reported to police that she was putting gas in her car at a business located in the 4400 block of Weber Rd. when her purse was stolen. The female was standing on the passenger side of her vehicle when she noticed her driver door open up. She stated she observed a male reach in and grab her purse and then get into the passenger side of a white Dodge Durango that was parked next to hers. She ran over to the suspect vehicle but the driver put the vehicle in gear and tried to run over her. A 28 year old male witness said he pulled up and saw a male running from one vehicle and getting into another and heard the female yelling. He was able to provided officers with details about the suspect. The suspect is described as being in his late twenties or early thirties, 5’05” to 5’7” tall, about 140 to 160 pounds with brown hair and glasses. Officers are still looking for suspects involved in this case. Police want to remind people to lock the doors of their vehicles when they are getting fuel, and be aware of cars parked next to you with people sitting inside.
“Charlie” District
Date: 07/13/2014 1:45 AM
Location: 5800 South Staples Street
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated (Class B Misdemeanor)
Case Number: 1407130020
Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to a call about a vehicle that had been involved in a hit and run crash and the driver was thought to be intoxicated. Officers went to a business located in the 5800 block of South Staples St. There they found a 19 year old male witness who said he saw a gray GMC truck strike a vehicle at Holly Rd. and Airline Rd. The witness told officers that the truck`s left tire came off with the impact of the crash. The driver continued going west on Holly Rd. with a missing front tire. The witness followed the vehicle into a parking lot of a business located in the 5800 block of South Staples St. and then detained the driver until officers arrived. Officers contacted Benjamin Ortiz (07-24-1987), and found him to be intoxicated. The crash scene was located in the 6200 block of Holly Rd. Officers determined that the suspect had veered over while traveling east on Holly Rd. and struck a 2000 Nissan four door car that was traveling west. Two victims in the Nissan, a 43 year old driver, and his 9 year old son were not injured. The suspect was charged with driving while intoxicated, a class B misdemeanor, and his vehicle was impounded.
“Delta” District
Date: 07/14/2014 7:45 PM
Location: 734 East Port Avenue
Offense: Criminal Trespass (PC 30.05 Class B Misdemeanor)
Case Number: 1407130140
Nickolas Swope (02/02/1979) ran onto the baseball diamond at Whataburger Field during a game between the Corpus Christi Hooks and the Midland Rockhounds. The game was in the bottom of the 5th inning when the Rockhounds pitcher hit a Hooks batter in the leg. The fan came running out of the stands on the third base side and ran toward the pitchers mound with his arm cocked back and his fist up. Another player came running up and pushed the suspect down. Several other players surrounded the suspect, and he was escorted off the field. Corpus Christi Police Officers working at the game found the suspect to be intoxicated and he was arrested. The suspect was also charged with threatening assault on the opposing pitcher, a Class C misdemeanor and criminal trespass for running onto the field, a Class B misdemeanor.
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Patrol Report July 11, 2014
The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 222 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight July 10 to 7:00 a.m. on .July 11, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.
“Adam” District
Date: 07/11/2014 4:00 AM
Location: 3600 Leopard Street
Offense: Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle (PC 31.07 State Jail Felony)
Case Number: 1406290086
A Corpus Christi Police Officer checking the parking lot of a business located in the 3600 block of Leopard St. noticed a blue Chevrolet truck with a paper license tag that returned to another vehicle. The registration sticker on the windshield revealed the truck was reported stolen on June 29, 2014 from an address in the 1900 block of Saratoga Blvd. The officer set up on the vehicle and after several minutes, the truck pulled out onto Leopard St. Officers contacted the driver Paul Warner (10/17/1982) and a passenger Johnathan Phillips (02/06/1986) in the stolen vehicle and both were taken into custody without incident.
“Bravo” District
Date: 07/10/2014 10:00 PM
Location: 7200 State Highway 358 East
Offense: Driving While intoxicated (PC 49.04 Class B Misdemeanor)
Case Number: 1407100146
The victim of a hit and run crash called police after a 2007 black Mercedes Benz struck his car as both were traveling east on State Highway 358 near Rodd Field Rd. The caller told police that after the suspect struck his vehicle it continued traveling east on the freeway and he was following it. Officers caught up to the suspect and the caller on Park Road 22 and Whitecap Blvd. There the suspect had stopped to fill up with gas. Officers contacted the driver, Juan Garcia (06/06/1976) and found him to be intoxicated. He was arrested, and his vehicle was impounded. In addition to the driving while intoxicated charge, the suspect was also found to be operating the vehicle with a suspended driver’s license.
“Bravo” District
Date: 07/10/2014 1:35 PM
Location: 3100 Halifax Drive
Offense: Aggravated Robbery (PC 29.03 First Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1407100065
Corpus Christi Police responded to a home in the 3100 block of Halifax Drive for a robbery with weapons. Two female victims told officers they were moving items out of the house and had left the front door open. While inside the house they saw a male suspect described as being 5`7″ tall and 120-140 pounds with tattoos covering both arms enter the house caring a crowbar. The suspect demanded the keys to the truck parked out front. The male began walking toward them and they attempted to run into one of the bedrooms but a second male entered the house and grabbed one of the females by the arm. The second male was described as being about 5`8″-5`9″ tall and 170-190 pounds wearing an orange or yellow towel over his face. He was also carrying a crowbar and a large knife. The suspects took wallets and cell phones belonging to the victims and then began to try and remove a television. While they were both working to unplug the TV one of the females ran outside yelling and screaming for help. As she was running through the yard she fell and one of the suspects jumped on top of her and attempted to cover her mouth. The victim continued to yell, and the suspect took off running. The female was able to make it to a neighbor’s home and call the police. While this was occurring the second suspect was still inside the home with the other female. He left the house with the TV and cable box and went to a white Chevrolet Malibu four door car that was parked nearby. Inside the vehicle was a female in the drivers seat. A 45 year old male witness then got involved, and he approached the male with the TV. The suspect put the TV down and began swinging the crowbar at the witness. The suspect then picked up the TV and ran to the corner of Halifax St. and Calgary St. and hid in some bushes. A short time later the female driving the white vehicle pulled up and called the male out of the bushes. The male threw the TV in the back seat and got into vehicle. The second suspect then appeared from hiding and he jumped on the trunk of the vehicle and they drove away.
“Charlie” District
Date: 07/10/2014 11:25 PM
Location: 5600 Weber Road
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated (PC 49.04 Class B Misdemeanor)
Case Number: 1407100153
Corpus Christi Police responded to a crash at the intersection of Weber Rd. and Holly Rd. The crash investigation showed that a 2001 Hyundai Sonata four door operated by a 21 year old female and occupied by a 9 month old child was stopped at the red light facing south on Weber Rd. when the vehicle they were in was struck from behind by a 2004 Lexus SUV driven by Amanda Moya (08/15/1985). Upon investigation, Ms. Moya was found to be intoxicated and arrested, for driving while intoxicated, a Class B misdemeanor and her vehicle was impounded. The driver and infant in the car that was struck from behind were both transported by CCFD EMS to the hospital for treatment.
“Charlie” District
Date: 07/10/2014 11:25 PM
Location: 7200 Sun Valley Drive
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated (PC 49.04 Class B Misdemeanor)
Case Number: 1407100154
Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to a call involving a vehicle that had crashed into a fence, storage shed, another fence and had come to rest in the backyard of a home in the 4200 block of Snowbird St. Witnesses saw the driver abandon the vehicle and then take off running. Officers on the scene were familiar with the vehicle and knew who usually drove it. They went to another address in the 4200 block of Snowbird St. to see if the suspect had run home. While outside the home, officers observed Juan Sanchez (05/01/1992) hiding behind a vehicle parked in the driveway. He was also found to have outstanding warrants for his arrest and they took him into custody. The crash investigation revealed that the suspect vehicle was traveling west on Cedar Pass Dr. at a high rate of speed when the driver lost control and struck the two wooden fences, and a shed. Officers also determined that the suspect was intoxicated. He was taken to a hospital to be treated for minor injuries he received as a result of being involved in the crash, and to provide a specimen of blood. When officers arrived at the City Detention Center the suspect attempted to escape from custody. While officers were having him exit the patrol car the suspect managed to slip his left arm from the handcuff making both hands free. He pushed off as he exited the car and ran toward Upper Broadway St. Officers gave chase and caught up to the suspect and attempted to place his hands behind his back to be handcuffed. He kept his hands in front of his body even after being ordered numerous times to place his hands behind his back. The suspect refused officers commands and he attempted to get up with officers holding him down. After a brief struggle the suspect was handcuffed and escorted back to the jail. He was additionally charged with escape from custody and resisting arrest, both a Class A misdemeanors.
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Patrol Report July 10, 2014
The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 215 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight July 9 to 7:00 a.m. on .July 10, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.
“Adam” District
Date: 07/09/2014 9:45 PM
Location: 100 Green Branch Drive
Offense: Aggravated Assault (PC 22.02 First Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1407090160
Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to a fight call at a residence located in the 100 block of Green Branch Dr. They arrived and found a 22 year old male victim outside in the roadway with injuries to his head. He said that he and his father Jerry Lee Alvarez (02/08/1973) got into an argument over a cell phone. The father pulled out a wooden bat and started hitting his son with it. The victim didn’t appear seriously injured but he was transported to the hospital by CCFD EMS. The suspect was arrested and charged with aggravated assault, a first degree felony.
“Adam” District
Date: 07/09/2014 10:40 AM
Location: 4000 Violet Road
Offense: Burglary of Habitation (PC30.02 Second Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1407090063
A fourteen year old female went to hide in her bedroom closet and called police reporting a burglar in her home after she heard the front door of her home being forced open. Officers arrived and heard screaming coming from inside and made entry and found the young female trying to get away from the suspect. Dillon Holdsworth (09/15/1995) was taken into custody and charged with burglary of a habitation, a second degree felony, and he also had outstanding warrants for his arrest.
“Bravo” District
Date: 07/09/2014 2:10 PM
Location: 400 Sharon Drive
Offense: Robbery (PC 29.02 Second Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1407090097
A male suspect was observed by a home owner removing a weed eater from his garage. The home owner was inside his home when he observed a male suspect walking down his driveway with the property. The home owner yelled at the suspect to stop, however he took off running. The home owner gave chase, and was able to catch the suspect and tackle him. While he was trying to hold the suspect down, two other males pulled up in a 2010 Dodge sedan and they began to assault the home owner in an attempt to free their friend. After being hit, the home owner released the suspect, and all three got into the vehicle and left the scene. Officers were able to locate the suspect vehicle parked at a home in the 700 block of Ashland Dr. All three suspects, Juantez Craig (08/25/1993), who had originally stolen the property, Michael Hein (02/04/1993), the driver of the suspect vehicle and Marcus Guerrero (01/30/1991) were all taken into custody and charged with robbery, a second degree felony.
“Charlie” District
Date: 07/09/2014 7:35 AM
Location: 5400 Tripoli Drive
Offense: Possession Controlled Substance (HS481.116 State Jail Felony)
Case Number: 1407090032
Corpus Christi Police Officers responding to a call about a suspicious vehicle parked at Yeager Elementary School found a wanted person, and drugs. The reporting party called and said that they had seen the white Toyota Camry four door parked there several times over the past few days. Officers arrived and contacted the person sitting in the driver’s seat, Jacob Moir (01/21/1996) and when he stepped out of the vehicle there was a prescription pill bottle with the label scratched off in the driver door pocket. He was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance, a state jail felony. The front seat passenger, Marina Montemayor (09/01/1996) was found to have an outstanding arrest warrant and she was taken into custody.
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Patrol Report July 9,2014
The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 238 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight July 8 to 7:00 a.m. on .July 9, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.
“Charlie” District
Date: 07/08/2014 9:25 PM
Location: 6700 Everhart Road
Offense: Delivery Controlled Substance / Marijuana to a Minor
Case Number: 1407080161
Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to a suspicious person call at an apartment complex in the 6700 block of Everhart Rd. and found drugs and a few people with outstanding arrest warrants. Officers could smell marijuana and also see drugs as they were speaking to a resident of one of the apartments. Contacted inside were resident Joshua Rodriguez (12/04/1990), Dustin Savis (08/24/1988) and another 16 year old male. Both adults were arrested and charged with delivery of controlled substance / marijuana to a minor, a second degree felony. They also both were in possession of marijuana and were charged, and both had outstanding arrest warrants. The 16 year old was released to a relative who came to the scene. Officers then requested a search warrant for the apartment, and while executing it, the resident on the lease of the apartment Justin Rodriguez (01/12/1986) showed up, and he was arrested for possession of marijuana, a state jail felony, theft of a firearm, a state jail felony, and he also had an outstanding arrest warrant.
“Charlie” District
Date: 07/08/2014 8:45 PM
Location: 3200 Gollihar Road
Offense: Possession of a Controlled Substance (HS 481.117 Class A Misdemeanor)
Case Number: 1407080155
Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to a hit and run crash at the intersection of Gollihar Rd. and Kostoryz Rd. Officer found that a 1999 Cadillac sedan was traveling west on Gollihar Rd. and struck another vehicle from behind that was stopped waiting to make a turn. The driver of the Cadillac then left the scene at a high rate of speed and was followed by a witness. The witness led police to the suspect in the 4400 block of Townsend St. There officers contacted Julian Garcia (03/13/1991) and found him to be intoxicated. He was arrested, and his vehicle was impounded. In the suspect’s pants pockets, officers found several different colored pills that were not prescribed to the suspect. He was arrested for driving while intoxicated, possession of dangerous drugs, and possession of a controlled substance, all a Class A misdemeanors. No one in the vehicle that the suspect hit was injured.
“Bravo” District
Date: 07/08/2014 10:40 PM
Location: 10300 S. Padre Island Drive
Offense: Aggravated Robbery (PC 29.03 First Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1407080162
Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to an armed robbery at a business located in the 10300 block of S. Padre Island Dr. Officers contacted three employees who said that a male wearing a black shirt over his head to cover his face entered the business pointing a black handgun at them and demanding money. Employees took money from the register and placed it in the suspects back pack. The suspect then left and was last seen going through the strip mall parking lot towards Waldron Rd. The suspect was described as a male in his mid-twenties about 5’4” to 5’6” tall and weighing 165 to 180 pounds.
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Patrol Report July 8, 2014
The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 232 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight July 7 to 7:00 a.m. on .July 8, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.
“Adam” District
Date: 07/07/2014 11:45 PM
Location: 13900 Northwest Blvd.
Offense: Aggravated Robbery (PC 29.03 First Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1407070180
Corpus Christi Police responded to an armed robbery at a business located in the 13900 block of Northwest Blvd. A 19 year old employee told officers he was in the back prepping food when he observed a male suspect outside point a handgun at another 16 year old female employee. He intervened and told the suspect that he would give him the money. The suspect pointed the handgun at him and both entered the business. The suspect took money from the cash register and the safe and then left toward the back of the restaurant. The suspect is described as a white male, 20 to 30 years old, 5’10” tall and about 165 pounds. He was last seen wearing a blue long sleeve shirt, gloves, black pants and a mask.
“Bravo” District
Date: 07/08/2014 2:15 AM
Location: 4300 South Alameda Street
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated (PC49.04 Class A Misdemeanor)
Case Number: 1407080012
Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to a crash at the intersection of South Alameda St. and Robert Dr. and found a 2008 Jeep Cherokee had struck a utility pole and the driver had abandoned the vehicle and had fled the scene. The crash investigation revealed that the Jeep was traveling south in the 500 block of Robert Dr. when the driver failed to control speed went up and over the curb and onto the sidewalk before striking the pole. While officers were investigating the crash, they received a call from Mick Jarvis (12/21/1988), who was at his home in the 700 block of Lansdown Dr. trying to report the same Jeep stolen. Officers responded and contacted the suspect, and during the investigation determined that the Jeep had not been stolen, and instead had been wrecked into the pole by the suspect, and then he was picked up and given a ride home. It was also determined by officers that the suspect was intoxicated and he was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated, a Class A misdemeanor.
“Bravo” District
Date: 07/08/2014 2:00 AM
Location: 5700 Saratoga Blvd.
Offense: Aggravated Assault (PC 22.02 Second Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1407080013
A 17 year old female victim told officers that she was assaulted by a male that she knows and a female outside of her apartment in the 5700 block of Saratoga Blvd. The victim told officers that
she had been speaking to a 19 year old male who she had known for three years about him coming over. The male did not arrive until2 AM and when he did, he had a 16 year old female with him. The victim went outside and told officers she was assaulted by both the male and the female. The victim suffered serious bodily injuries as a result of the assault and was transported to the hospital for treatment. Both suspects have been identified however no arrests have been made. The investigation into this assault will continue.
“Charlie” District
Date: 07/07/2014 6:30 PM
Location: 5000 Carroll Lane
Offense: Prohibited Weapon (PC 46.05 Third Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1407070141
A Corpus Christ Police Officer stopped a 2004 Chevrolet truck that was traveling south in the 5000 block of Carroll Lane for operating a motor vehicle with an expired registration and inspection. The truck was being driven by Raquel Garcia (01/17/1983) and officers determined that there was no valid insurance on the vehicle. As officers prepared to impound the truck, they found a marijuana cigar in the vehicle along with pipes, and a pair of brass knuckles. Inside her pants, officers found pills in an unmarked bottle. The brass knuckles are a prohibited weapon, and she was charged with a third degree felony. She was additionally charged with possession of a dangerous drug for the unmarked pills, possession of marijuana, and possession of a controlled substance.
“Delta” District
Date: 07/07/2014 10:00 PM
Location: 700 Tenth Street
Offense: Intoxicated Assault (PC 49.07 Third Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1407070172
Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to the intersection of 10th St and Coleman Ave for a crash in which one of the drivers had fled the scene. Officer contacted a 20 year old male passenger who was in a 1991 Chevrolet truck who told them that the driver of the truck was driving so fast down Coleman Ave. that he did not know there was a stop sign at the intersection. While investigating the crash, officers located the driver behind a home in the 1500 block of Mussett St. and transported him back to the scene. The crash investigation revealed that the suspect Rodolfo Hernandez (05/09/1994) was traveling north in the 700 block of Tenth St. when he failed to stop at a stop sigh and crashed into a 2010 silver Honda two door. Inside that vehicle was a 51 year old female driver, and a 41 year old female front seat passenger. After striking them the suspect struck another parked car and a fence. Officer’s determined that the suspect was intoxicated and arrested him. At the hospital the suspect resisted physically the officer’s attempts to get a blood sample by attempting to head butt officers and medical staff. An emergency room nurse was struck in the left forearm by one of the suspect’s blows. Officers were finally able to get the suspect under control and he was treated and taken to the City Detention Center. He was charged with intoxicated assault, for causing injuries at the crash, assault on medical personnel, a third degree felony, and resisting arrest, a class A misdemeanor.
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Two Arrested For Racing
DATE: July 7, 2014 12:30 AM
LOCATION: 5400 Kostoryz Road
OFFENSE: Racing On A Highway (TC 545.420 Class B Misdemeanor)
CASE # 1407070006
Corpus Christi Police Officers were patrolling the area of Tiger Ln and Kostoryz Rd. when they heard the loud sound of engines. They then saw a motorcycle and a dark passenger car traveling south on Kostoryz Rd. at a high rate of speed right next to each other. Both the motorcycle and the car were stopped at a business located in the 5600 block of Kostoryz Rd. The 1996 Suzuki motorcycle was driven by Tyler Garza (07/03/1992) and the black 2013 Chevrolet Malibu sedan was being operated by Jose Rodriguez (06/29/1990). Both males were arrested for racing on a highway, a class B misdemeanor and both vehicles were impounded.
Patrol Report July 3, 2014
The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 231 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight July 2 to 7:00 a.m. on .July 3, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.
“Adam” District
Date: 07/03/2014 2:45 AM
Location: 10300 Leopard Street
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated Third or More (PC 49.04 Third Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1407030024
A Corpus Christi Police Officer observed a vehicle traveling west in the 9300 block of Leopard St. that appeared to be speeding and dragging something that was causing sparks to fly from the vehicle. The officer was able to catch up to the 1991 black Ford Bronco and saw it was being operated even though both the driver`s side front and rear tires had blown out. The officer observed that there was very little rubber left on either tire, and this was causing sparks to fly from the vehicle. Once stopped, officers found the driver, Jake Overton (12/14/1989), was intoxicated. The suspect was arrested and his vehicle was impounded.
“Adam” District
Date: 07/03/2014 12:25 AM
Location: 4000 Interstate Highway 37 North
Offense: Possession of Controlled Substance (HS 481.115 Second Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1407030006
A Corpus Christi Police Officer observed a vehicle traveling on Interstate 37 North well below the posted speed of 65 MPH, and weaving from lane to lane. Once stopped, the officer began speaking to the driver, Matthew Cameron (11/07/1975) and during the investigation, found the suspect had a syringe on him. The suspect was arrested, for the possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class C misdemeanor. Once officers looked inside the suspects 2001 Ford Taurus, they also found a bag containing methamphetamine that weighed over 10 grams. The suspect was additionally charged with possession of a controlled substance, a second degree felony, and his vehicle was impounded.
“Bravo” District
Date: 07/02/2014 9:20 PM
Location: 1000 Hermine Drive
Offense: Possession of Controlled Substance (HS 481.115 State Jail Felony)
Case Number: 1407020159
Corpus Christi Police Officers responding to an assault call at a home in the 1000 block of Hermine Dr. found drugs instead. Once at the home officers contacted a female, Lindsey Demoss (08/19/1984) who invited officers in stating that her boyfriend had kicked her and was possibly inside one of the rooms in the house. Officers stepped into a room and in plain view they observed drug paraphernalia including needles, glass pipes, a marijuana pipe, burnt spoons, cut straws and an electronic scale on top of the bed. Also found in a bowl was a small amount of methamphetamine and in the spoons was heroin. The suspect was placed under arrest for possession of a controlled substance, a state jail felony and possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class C misdemeanor. The officers did not find the male suspect who had kicked the female, but are investigating him for the assault and also for the drugs they found at the home.
“Charlie” District
Date: 07/02/2014 8:20 PM
Location: 4900 Everhart Road
Offense: Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon (PC 22.02 Second Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1407020149
Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to the 4900 block of Everhart Rd. after they received several calls to 911 regarding a man standing in the street pointing a rifle at two men. When officers arrived the male had put the rifle away, but was still armed with two handguns. Officers contacted, Jose Davila (01/16/1964), and found that he had seen two males across the street from his home that had caused a disturbance over drugs with his son earlier. The suspect then went into the middle of the street with the rifle pointed at both males. After the two males retreated back, the suspect put the rifle away and grabbed two handguns from his truck. Officers arrested the suspect, and charged him with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, a second degree felony. No shots were fired, and all three firearms the suspect had in his possession were recovered by officers.
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 886-2841. 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.
Patrol Report July 2, 2014
The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 239 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight July 1 to 7:00 a.m. on .July 2, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.
“Bravo” District
Date: 07/01/2014 4:15 PM
Location: 1100 Waldron Road
Offense: Theft (PC 31.03 Class B Misdemeanor)
Case Number: 1407010119
Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to a business located in the 1100 block of Waldron Rd. for a theft and a hit and run crash. Store employees saw two males and a female steal four beef skirts valued over $100 and place them in a purse which was on the seat of their shopping cart and then exit the store through the front doors. The suspects got into a maroon GMC Sierra truck and as they were backing out of the parking space, they struck a parked 2009 Cadillac Escalade SUV and then fled. Officers responding to the call observed the suspect vehicle traveling on Glenoak Rd. toward Waldron Rd. and stopped the vehicle. The driver Shane Tilley (06/05/1989), and passengers Stephanie Pinder (12/29/1982) and Travis Potts (12/03/1979) were all arrested and charged with Theft, a Class B misdemeanor and the driver was charged with the traffic violations he committed.
“Bravo” District
Date: 07/01/2014 8:50 PM
Location: 1200 Flour Bluff Drive
Offense: Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle (PC 31.07 State Jail Felony)
Case Number: 1407010159
A 55 year old male victim called the Corpus Christi Police Department after his 2001 Dodge Ram truck was stolen right in front of him. The victim said he was doing irrigation work at a business located in the 1200 block of Flour Bluff Dr. and had left the truck turned off but the keys somewhere on the seat. He was about 50 yards away from the truck when he saw a white male with a white tank top jump into the driver seat of the vehicle and drive off toward the freeway. Officers are still investigating this call, and have not located the suspect, or recovered the stolen vehicle.
“Bravo” District
Date: 07/02/2014 2:05 AM
Location: 5700 Holly Road
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated (PC 49.04 Class B Misdemeanor)
Case Number: 1407020019
Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to a single vehicle crash with a power pole at Holly Rd. and Weber Rd. During an investigation of the crash, officers spoke to a 20 year old female passenger who told them that they were coming from a night club, and her mother was driving the blue Chevrolet Silverado truck that had hit the pole. The daughter also told officers that her mother had to much to drink to drive, and she even tried to take the keys away from her. Officers contacted the mother, Mary Valdez (11/12/1977) and found her to be intoxicated. She was arrested for driving while intoxicated, a Class B misdemeanor and transported to the City Detention Center, and her vehicle was impounded.
“Charlie” District
Date: 07/01/2014 11:35 PM
Location: 4900 Weber Road
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated (PC 49.04 Class B Misdemeanor)
Case Number: 1407020006
A Corpus Christi Police Officer was travelling north in the 4900 block of Weber Rd. near McArdle Rd. when he observed a 1995 Chevrolet truck run a red light and strike a 2008 Ford F150 truck. The driver of the Chevrolet truck that was traveling west on McArdle Rd. was ejected. His injuries were found to be non-life threatening and he was transported to the hospital by CCFD EMS. Upon investigation officers found him to be intoxicated. Due to the injuries he sustained in the crash, he was released at the hospital for treatment. Charges are expected to be filed against him at a later date. The male and female occupants of the other truck were also transported by CCFD EMS to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
“Delta” District
Date: 07/01/2014 10:05 PM
Location: 700 North Staples Street
Offense: Aggravated Robbery (PC 29.03First Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1407010170
A 23 year old male reported to Corpus Christi Police Officers that while he was parked at an apartment complex in the 1300 block of N. Alameda St. he was approached by two males who asked him if he wanted to buy some CD’s and some marijuana. When the victim refused one of the males began to strangle the victim. That male suspect then produced a handgun and demanded that the victim get out of his truck. When the victim got out, he was knocked to the ground and the suspects reached into his pants pockets and stole money from him. The victim then drove to a convenience store located in the 700 block of N. Staples St. to call police. While officers were there talking to the victim, both suspects came walking up and began to ask officers directions to different places in town. The suspect’s claimed to be from out of town and kept circling around the officers and the victim. Both males continued to stay around until they were told to leave. As the suspects left walking, the victim told the officers that those were the two suspects that had robbed him earlier. Officers arrested David James (10/24/1986) and Lorris Puckett (04/18/1991) for aggravated robbery, a first degree felony.
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 886-2841. 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.
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