Date: June 18, 2013, 10:37pm
Location: 4000 Little John http://mapq.st/102TPwb
Event: Wanted Subject
Case Number: 1306180176
Cory David Shaw (06/13/1983) was pulled over for a traffic violation and arrested after he was found to have three active Municipal Court warrants. Shaw was also charged with Possession of Marijuana when a small baggy of marijuana was found in the vehicle.
Category Archives: Charlie District
Charlie Incident Report for June 17, 2013
Date: June 16, 2013, 8:24pm
Location: 3946 Naples Street http://mapq.st/14dh3PK
Event: Wanted Subject
Case Number: 1306160129
Officers arrested Cindy Diaz (10/02/68) for two outstanding felony warrants. She was booked at the City Detention Center and charged with Nueces County Warrants for Probation Violation for Illegal Use of Credit Cards and Credit Card Abuse. Both warrants had No Bond.
Date: June 16, 2013, 10:30pm
Location: 4117 Bradford Drive http://mapq.st/16bdBGx
Event: Wanted Subject
Case Number: 1306160145
Jose Angel Garcia (12/21/81) was arrested and charged with an outstanding warrant for Contempt of Court.
Date: June 17, 2013, 11:52pm
Location: 4941 Marion Circle http://mapq.st/14dhcCK
Event: Wanted Subject
Case Number: 1306170001
Police looking for wanted subject Robert Benavides (08/31/75) found him in the driveway of his home. Benavides was charged with an outstanding Nueces County warrant for Probation Violation (Dangerous Drugs) and a Duval County warrant for Failure to Appear. He was additionally charged with Failure to Identify as a Fugitive from Justice when he lied to Officers about his identity.
Date: June 16, 2013, 6:36pm
Location: 5902 Ayers Street http://mapq.st/14dhcCK
Event: Wanted Subject
Case Number: 1306160116
Officers arrested Rebecca Gifford (11/08/93) and charged her with an outstanding Nueces County warrant for Probation Violation on a Robbery charge. She was booked at the City Detention Center.
You can help the Corpus Christi Police Department locate persons who are wanted on outstanding warrants by calling Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submitting a tip online at www.888TIPS.com. Tipsters will earn a cash reward if the suspects are arrested.
Identity of Burglar Sought
Date: May 31, 2013, 09:56am
Location: 2202 Gollihar Road http://mapq.st/4-OCujyQOf
Event: Theft of Vehicle Parts/Auto Burglary
Case Number: 1305310048
Detectives with the Corpus Christi Auto Theft Division are asking the public’s assistance in identifying a man in his mid-twenties who was captured on surveillance video burglarizing several vehicles.
The suspect is described as a White male, 25 to 30 years of age, and weighing 150 lbs. He was last seen wearing dark-colored pants and blue long-sleeved shirt.
Anyone with any information on this crime is encouraged to call Crimes Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com. Tipsters will earn a cash reward if the suspect is identified and arrested.
Charlie Incident Report for June 9, 2013
Date: June 9, 2013, 12:30am
Location: 2401 Hwy 358
Event: Public Intoxication
Case Number: 1306090006
Police were called to investigate a suspicious suspect running on the freeway. As Officers attempted to talk to Daniel Reaves (12/10/85) he began to demonstrate “extremely odd behavior by running and stopping on the freeway and then performing push ups.”
Reaves who appeared to be high on a hallucinogenic drug was placed under arrest after being cleared by emergency personnel. He was charged with Public Intoxication.
Date: June 8, 2013, 10:47pm
Location: 5400 SPID
Event: Driving While Intoxicated
Case Number: 1306080177/C1304225
Andy Barajaz (04/22/91) was involved in a one vehicle traffic accident and found to be intoxicated. Witnesses told Police Barajaz was traveling westbound when the front seat passenger grabbed steering wheel to prevent Barajaz from hitting another vehicle; striking the jersey barrier. A warrant for a blood specimen was obtained and Barajaz was arrested. He was charged with Driving While Intoxicated. He was also cited for No Driver’s License and Failure to Maintain a Single Lane.
Two of Barajaz’ four passengers, a 19-year-old man (laceration to his lip), and 22-year-old woman (injury to wrist) were taken to Spohn Memorial. A 21-year-old woman and 15-year-old teenager were not injured in the accident.
Date: June 9, 2013, 12:30am
Location: 2600 block of SH HWY 358
Event: Driving While Intoxicated
Case Number: 1306090011/C1304227
Erik Guerrero (03/26/86) the driver of a black Ford F150 was involved in an accident when his truck struck a maroon Nissan Pathfinder from behind as they traveled on SH Hwy 358. Guerrero and the 64-year-old driver of the SUV both claimed minor injuries, but both refused treatment.
Guerrero who appeared to be intoxicated was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Driving While License Suspended, and an outstanding Municipal Court warrant in the amount of $207.30
Date: June 8, 2013, 2:39am
Location: Betty Jean/Holly Road
Event: Driving While Intoxicated/Public Intoxication
Case Number: 1306080022/1306080023
Travis Rutland 
MIchael Ryan
Police observed the driver of a silver Mitsubishi Galant drive into oncoming traffic and then swerve off the road onto the grass. The driver Michael Ryan (05/20/92) was pulled over and found to be intoxicated. He was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated.
A passenger Travis Rutland (01/31/91) who was Ryan’s designated driver was found passed out and covered in vomit. Rutland was found to be intoxicated and arrested for Public Intoxication.
Date: June 9, 2013, 03:15am
Location: 6400 Everhart Road
Event: Driving While Intoxicated (Open Container)
Case Number: 1306090031
Jonathan Vela (09/23/94) was trying to push his car out of the road when Officers contacted him. Vela had been driving his black 2013 Dodge Journey with one of his tires completely shredded.
Vela had to be helped by Officers as he walked to the sidewalk to keep from falling. He was found to be intoxicated and placed under arrest for Driving While Intoxicated.
Police Investigate Murder
The Corpus Christi Police are investigating a homicide that occurred Saturday morning at 4531 Ayers Street.
A 34-year-old man went to a business at 4531 Ayers Street at about 7:25am Saturday morning. A 28-year-old man discharged a firearm from inside the business. Police discovered the 34-year-old man outside the business, deceased.
The 28-year-old man directly called police and surrendered. The 28-year-old man was detained and was interviewed by detectives.
Corpus Christi Police Robbery/Homicide Detectives are investigating the homicide and attempting to gather all the evidence from this event.
UPDATE:
Juan Perez (3/22/1985) was arrested and charged with Murder, a First Degree Felony punishable by up to 99 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine. This is the 10th Criminal Homicide for 2013.
Date: June 8, 2013, 7:29am
Location: 4531 Ayers Street
Offense: Homicide
Case Number: 1306080043
Police Seek Woman Who Stole Phone From Store Checkout Counter
The Corpus Christi Police Property Crimes Detectives would like help from the public to identify a woman who stole a cellular telephone while in line at a store on May 6, 2013.
A 24-year-old man stood in line at a cash register at a store located at 4717 South Padre Island Drive and set his iphone valued at $600 dollars on the counter. The man walked away from the counter and a woman behind him in line took the phone.
The man realized he did not have his phone and returned to the counter, but could not locate the phone. Store employees searched video of the event and discovered the woman took the phone, but the woman had left the store.
The woman is described as a white female about 40 years of age and she wore a black short sleeve shirt and blue jeans.
Anyone with any additional information about this crime or anyone who can identify this woman should call the Corpus Christi Police Property Crimes Detectives at 886-2841. Information may be provided to detectives anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.
Date: May 6, 2013 14:23
Location 4717 South Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/7mNKU
Offense: Theft
Case Number: 1305070096
Man Arrested After Calling 911 to Keep from Being Evicted
Police were called to a local apartment complex for a disturbance involving an eviction notice. Robert Charles Bryan (04/16/76) was frantic about the apartment manager posting an eviction notice on his door. Bryan said he would call 911 until police arrived.
Numberous calls to 911 were made in which Bryan would not respond and hang up. A total of 22 calls were made within an eighteen minute time span. Upon their arrival, Officers contacted Bryan and found him not to be injured or have any noticeable injuries.
Bryan was arrested and charged with Silent Abusive Calls to 911 Service which is a Class “B” Misdemeanor and punishable by 180 days in jail and a $2,000 fine.
The Corpus Christi Police Department would like to remind everyone that the 911 system was created to provide a swift response for those who need it. 911 should only be dialed in an emergency when an “immediate threat to life or property exists.”
Please call 911 when you observe a crime in progress, someone is sick or injured, when something is on fire or when someone is being physically assaulted.
Don’t call 911 to test your phone, when the power goes out, to check the time, or find out if school is open. If needing police or fire assistance, please don’t call and hang up. Try to remain calm when calling 911 so dispatchers will understand that you have an emergency and assist you. If you need police assistance, please call our non-emergency number at 361-886-2600.
Date: May 13, 2013, 3:18pm
Location: 3333 S. Alameda Street http://goo.gl/maps/JaZ02
Event: Abuse of 911
Case Numbers: 1305130109
Sunday Morning Homicide
The Corpus Christi Police Department’s Robbery/Homicide Detectives are investigating the city’s most recent homicide Sunday morning at an apartment located at the 5900 block of Weber Road.
Corpus Christi Police Patrol Officers responded to a call of a shooting in an apartment at 12:26 Sunday morning. Officers discovered two injured men. An 18-year-old man told Police Officers he had been shot and the other injured 21-year-old man had also suffered a gunshot wound. Both men were taken to the hospital by ambulance.
The 21-year-old man died as a result of his injuries. The 18-year-old man was listed in critical condition.
The Police Officers located several witnesses and detectives were called out to gather information about this event. The only suspect description currently available is a Hispanic male.
Anyone with any additional information about this crime should call the Corpus Christi Police Robbery/Homicide Detectives at 886-2841. Police urge anyone with information to not assume the information is known to detectives and to make the information available to investigators. Information may be provided to detectives anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIP (8477) or online at www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in arrest may be eligible for a cash reward.
Date: May 12, 2013, 12:26am
Location: 5900 Weber Road http://goo.gl/maps/8DMvI
Offense: Murder
Case Number: 1305120004
Victim Evasive about Shooting
Police were called to the The Cove Club for gunshots being fired. Once they arrived, witnesses told Officers a man had been shot and driven off.
Shortly thereafter, police were called to 456 Eldon by the shooting victim. The victim who sustained several gunshots to the shoulder, leg and groin was taken to Spohn Memorial by CCFD Emergency Personnel.
The 21-year-old man was vague about the circumstances which led to his injuries. He did describe the suspect as a White man, 20 to 30 years of age, 6’0” to 6’2” feet tall, and weighing 140 to 190 lbs.
Anyone with any information on this crime or the identity of the suspect is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com. Callers will received a cash reward if the suspect is arrested.
Date: May 3, 2013, 10:42pm
Location: 456 Eldon http://mapq.st/15qB3Tq
Offense: Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Case Number: 1305030169
Police Arrest Man After Striking Two Parked Cars on SPID
A 46-year-old man was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated Tuesday morning after he hit two parked cars on the 2400 block of South Padre Island Drive.
Forty six-year-old Henry Garza (7/8/1966) drove a blue 1997 Chevy Prism west on the 2400 block of South Padre Island Drive at 1:58am Tuesday morning. He then veered to the right and struck two legally parked vehicles, a gold 2000 Mercury Sable and a black 2005 Chevy Silverado pickup.
Garza then walked from the crash scene without having made any effort to notify the owners of the damaged vehicles.
Corpus Christi Police found Garza behind a nearby business. Garza was arrested for failing to comply with the duty on striking an unattended vehicle and for Driving While Intoxicated and for operating a vehicle with a suspended license. Garza’s vehicle was impounded. The Mercury Sable was able to be driven away, but the Chevy Silverado was towed due to the extent of damage.
Garza was taken to a hospital for a medical evaluation and for police to collect a specimen of Garza’s blood. Garza was then delivered to the city detention center.
Date: April 16, 2013 1:58am
Location: 2400 South Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/5QyZp
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated, Fail To Remain and Report, Driving With Suspended License
Case Number: C1302752; 1304160018 & 1304160019
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