Category Archives: Charlie District

Charlie District

Designated Driver Fails to Keep His End of the Bargain

Occurred on 11/29/12, 2:24am Major Accident/DWI  3400 S.P.I.D.  C1209043/1211290017

 Officers rushed to a disturbance over a one vehicle roll-over accident.  Upon their arrival, Officers observed Ambrocio Salinas III (09/24/75) quarrelling with another man over the accident.

The 30-year-old told Officers he let Salinas drive his green Ford Explorer as he had been drinking.  Salinas lost control of the SUV and crashed into the center concrete barrier.  The impact caused the SUV to flip onto its roof.  Both men were uninjured in the accident.

Salinas who appeared to be intoxicated was administered Standard Field Sobriety Tests and a Blood Search Warrant was obtained for a Blood Draw.  He was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated and an outstanding Municipal Court warrant in the amount of $460.  Salinas was additionally cited for an Unsafe Change from a Direct Course, Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility, and No Driver’s License.

Hinojosa’s Explorer was impounded and he was given a ride home.

Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division

Man Stabbed in Nightclub Parking Lot

Occurred on 11/29/12, 02:34am  Aggravated Assault   6410 Weber      1211290016/1211290018

Police were called to McCaw’s Nightclub for a stabbing and arrived to find a 32-year-old man being treated by CCFD Emergency Personnel. The victim sustained several stab wounds and taken to Spohn Memorial for medical treatment.

Witnesses told Officers the victim tried to break up a fight involving two Hispanic males when the men began to assault him.  One of the men armed with a knife stabbed the victim in the abdomen.  The men fled in a black Ford F150.

The first suspect is described as a bald Hispanic male, 20 to 30 years of age, and a goatee.  He was last seen wearing khaki pants and a white t-shirt.   The second suspect is also a Hispanic male, 20 to 30 years of age and last seen wearing a white t-shirt and dark pants.

The victim was uncooperative with Officers and possibly facing charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance after a small package containing Crack Cocaine was found where he was being treated.

Anyone with any information on this crime is encouraged to call the Corpus Christi Police Department Criminal Investigation Division at 361-886-2841 or if you would like to remain anonymous call 888-TIPS.  Tips can also be submitted online at www.888TIPS.com.   Tipsters will earn a cash reward if the suspects are arrested.

Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division

Man found with gunshot wounds early this morning

11-22-12 02:52am     Aggravated Assault     4100 Carlton     1211220016

CCPD officers responded to 4100 Carlton for a call about a possible shooting. Upon arrival, officer found a 28 year old man laying in the carport with two gunshot wounds to his chest. the victim was transported to the hospital and considered in critical condition. several individuals were transported to the police station to be questioned by detectives.

Charlie District, Patrol Division

Police Arrest Woman After 8am Crash For DWI With A 2 Year Old Passenger

Occurred Tuesday, November 13, 2012, 8:00am, Saratoga Blvd. at Staples St. Driving While Intoxicated, 1211130022

                A 22-year-old woman was arrested Tuesday morning for driving while intoxicated after she was involved in a vehicle crash with her two-year old son as a passenger.

A person called Corpus Christi Police and followed a green 1997 Dodge Ram pickup truck which swerved through lanes of traffic, then struck construction signs on Staples Street. The truck eventually struck a stopped car on Weber near South Padre Island Drive. The truck pulled into a parking lot and Corpus Christi Police Officers arrived.

The driver of the truck, 22-year-old Julie Cantu (5/3/1990) was not injured in the crash and displayed indications that she was intoxicated. The investigating patrol officer also discovered a two-year old passenger in the back seat of the truck. The child was not harmed.

The officer called for family members to pick up the child. Cantu was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated with a Child Passenger, a state jail felony punishable by up to two years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine. Cantu was taken to the hospital for a medical clearance and then delivered to the city detention center.

Charlie District

Don’t Walk that Way!

Martin Lorenzo Figueroa Jr.

Occurred on 11/08/12, 12:53am  Aggravated Assault    6410  Weber Road  1211080005

Off-Duty Officers working security at MaCaw’s were advised of a fight involving a man armed with a gun in the parking lot.  The Officers were told a man, later identified as Martin Lorenzo Figueroa Jr. (02/12/89) ran from the parking lot when he saw the Officers rushing over.  A female with Figueroa was detained as she attempted to drive off.  Officers found a firearm in the Lexus.

Further investigation revealed, a bar employee’s nephew walked in front of the Lexus Figueroa was driving and a disturbance ensued between the men.  Figueroa stepped out of the car and pointed a gun at the 56-year-old victim.

Officers searched for Figueroa and he was found hiding inside the Whataburger across the street.  Figueroa was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon which is a Second Degree Felony punishable by up to twenty years in prison and a $10,000 fine.  The woman was released and not charged.

Charlie District, Patrol Division

Police Arrest Three Men For Fight At Nightclub on Everhart

Occurred Wednesday, November 07, 2012, 2:08am, 4653 Everhart Road, Public Intoxication/Resisting Arrest, 1211070007, 08, & 10

                Three men were arrested Wednesday morning in the parking lot of a night club after attempting to fight several people including police officers.

Several Corpus Christi Police Patrol Officers went to the parking lot of Ropers Night Club to monitor the safety of the crowd. The officers saw a 25-year-old man, Jaime Salazar (11/6/1987) yell at another man in an attempt to fist fight. The officers intervened to stop any action of violence and were approached by 28-year-old Joel Salazar who told the officers that he had control of Jaime and would leave the parking lot.

Officers allowed Joel to escort Jaime until Jaime was left alone by Joel and the threat of violence surfaced again. Corpus Christi Police Officers then arrested Jaime for public intoxication and Jaime resisted the arrest. Joel then interfered in the arrest and was then arrested for Public Intoxication, Resisting arrest, and then for four warrants for his arrest.

While officers struggled to arrest Joel, a third person, 34-year-old Juan Salazar, interfered in the arrest. Juan swung a closed fist at one of the officers and the officers electronic control device was used to apprehend Juan. Juan was arrested and all three were delivered to the city detention center.

Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division

Police Seek Man and Woman Responsible For Robbery

     

Occurred Saturday, November 3, 2012 5:40am, 3201 South Padre Island Drive, Robbery 1211030030

                Corpus Christi Police Robbery/Homicide Detectives would like help from the public to identify and locate two individuals involved in a robbery at the Stripes on South Padre Island Drive near Kostoryz last Saturday night.

A man and a woman entered the Stripes Store at 5:40am on Saturday morning and took packages of Budweiser beer valued at $40. The store employee stood in front of the door to prohibit the man and woman from leaving the store with the beer. The man displayed a knife and threatened the store employee. The man and woman then left the store with the beer.

The man is described as a slender Hispanic man with very short hair, a receding hairline, and a goatee. The man wore a plain white t-shirt, black shorts, and light shoes. The woman was described as an overweight Hispanic female with short hair who wore a blue tank top shirt, black pants, and black shoes.

Anyone interested to research reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi may visit Crimereports.com for a host of information. Anyone with additional information about this crime should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit an online tip at www.888TIPS.com. Callers that provide information that leads to an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward.

Charlie District

Motorcyclist Rushed to Hospital with Serious Injuries After Accident

Occurred on 11/2/12, 09:47pm     Major Accident 5300 Saratoga       C1208383 

Police were called to a major accident involving a blue 2008 Ford Mustang a motorcycle in the 5300 block of Saratoga.  Upon their arrival, Officers found the unconscious motorcyclist seriously injured and he was quickly rushed to Spohn Memorial by CCFD Emergency Personnel.  The driver of the Mustang and two passengers, 4 and 24-years of age were uninjured in the collision.

Further investigation revealed, the 26-year-old motorcyclist was traveling eastbound in the left lane when the 20-year-old driver of the vehicle turned left from the left turn only lane onto the H.E.B. parking lot.  The motorcyclist attempted to swerve, but still collided with the Mustang.  The Mustang’s driver was cited for Failure to Yield Right of Way~Turning Left, Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility, and Expired License Plate.   The vehicle was also impounded.

 

 

Charlie District

Police arrest suspect in a stabbing

October 31, 2012 19:49     4400 Aspen Grove      Aggravated Assault     1210310118

Officers were dispatched to a stabbing call. Upon arrival at a group home, they found a 52 year old man with a stab wound in his stomach. The victim was transported by CCFD medics for treatment to an area hospital. A 28 year old suspect, a resident, was still at the scene and was arrested. The knife believed to have been used was located in the kitchen and collected as evidence.

Charlie District

Clerk Uninjured in Armed Robbery

Occurred on 10/21/12, 2:03am  Aggravated Robbery  5702 Kostoryz Road 1210210022

Police were dispatched to the Stripes Convenience Store for a robbery in which two men robbed the store clerk at gunpoint.  Officers contacted the store clerk who told them a Hispanic male ordered him to turn over the money as he pointed a gun at him.  The 19-year-old clerk turned over an undetermined amount of money and the robbers fled towards a field behind the store.

The armed robber was further described as a heavy-set Hispanic male, 16 to 20 years of age, 5’2″ to 5’8″ feet tall and weighing 220 to 230 lbs. He was last seen wearing a red hoodie, black shorts, and white hi-tops.

The second suspect is described as a thin Hispanic male, 16 to 20 years of age, 5’2″ to 5’8″ feet tall and weighing 160 t0 180 lbs.  He was last seen wearing a black hoodie, blue jeans, and white shoes.

Anyone with any information that can identify or locate these men should call the Corpus Christi Police Robbery/Homicide Bureau immediately at 361-886-2841 or the Police Department’s non-emergency number at 361-886-2600.  Information can be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at www.888TIPS.com.