Category Archives: Charlie District

Charlie District

Charger Being Driven at 5mph Draws Officers Attention

Joanna Jaramillo
Monica Duran Garcia

Occurred on 10/19/12, 03:07am  Driving While Intoxicated   Weber and S.Padre Island Drive  1210190017

Officers J. Rhodes and J. Wicks observed a blue Dodge Charger make a wide right turn onto Weber Road from McArdle, driving at about five mph in a thirty-five mph posted speed limit area.

The driver Monica Duran Garcia (11/23/83) was pulled over and appeared intoxicated when contacted.  She was administered Standard Field Sobriety Tests and a warrant obtained for a blood specimen.  She was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated~Open Alcohol Container.

Her passenger, Joanna Jaramilla (04/28/84) was also arrested and charged with Public Intoxication.  She was additionally charged with Possession of Cocaine when a small quantity of Cocaine was found.

Both women were booked at the City Detention Center.

Charlie District, Community Outreach

Swarming Bees Attack Construction Workers

Occurred on 10/16/12, 3:18 p.m.  Bee Attack   4818 Arlene  1210160092

Officers were called to the Arlene Drive residence for a swarm of bees which attacked several individuals remodeling the home.  Upon their arrival, Officers were told the homeowner and two other males were stung multiple times when they disturbed a nest of bees inside an electrical box.  Each man had ten to fifteen bee stings and sought medical treatment prior to calling police.

Vector Control was called to assist and exterminate the swarm of bees.  They will return to the residence with AEP to clear the honey comb out.

City of Corpus Christi Vector Control recommends that you immediately seek shelter in a bee attack.  Cover your face and body when running away from the bees and seek emergency medical attention, if you experience any reactions such as dizziness, hives, or nausea.

To prevent a bee problem, Vector Control asks that you inspect your property before doing any type of work.  If a colony of bees is found, stay away from them and contact Vector Control at 361-826-4622 for assistance.

Charlie District

Man Charged with 3rd D.W.I.

Pedro Molina Figirova

Occurred on 10/13/12, 10:30 am Driving While Intoxicated 4900 Ayers Street 1210130146 

Officer P. Janko was traveling northbound in the 4900 block of Ayers when he was almost hit by a brown Buick when it swerved over into his lane of traffic.  The Officer attempted to pull over the vehicle, but the driver failed to stop and continued driving several hundred feet.

The driver Pedro Figirova (04/14/49) was contacted and appeared to be intoxicated.  Further investigation revealed Firgirova was drinking at a local bar and unaware he almost hit a police car.  He was administered Standard Field Sobriety Tests and a Breath Test.

Figirova was arrested and booked at the City Detention Center.  He was charged Driving While Intoxicated 3rd or More which is a 3rd Degree Felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison and $10,000 fine.

Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division

Detectives Need Your Help to Solve Robbery

Occurred on 10/6/12, 8:31 pm  Aggravated Robbery  6506 Everhart Road  1210060154

Corpus Christi Police Department Homicide/Robbery Detectives are asking the public’s assistance to identify a man who robbed the Liquid Town on Saturday, October 6, 2012. At approximately 8:30pm,  Officers responded to the liquor store and contacted the 30-year-old store clerk who reported she was robbed at gunpoint.  The 55-year-old store manager attempted to verbally intervene when the man pointed the gun at him and again demanded the money from the register.  The man ran out the store with an undetermined amount of money and fled to the east side of the business where his getaway vehicle was parked.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic male or a light complected Black male, 35 to 45 years of age, and 5’10” feet tall.  He was wearing a long-sleeve work shirt and dark-colored Dickie work pants.  He was last seen fleeing eastbound on Saratoga Boulevard in a dark-colored passenger vehicle.

Anyone with any information on this crime or the identity of the robber are asked to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com.  Tipsters will earn a cash reward if the suspect is arrested.

Charlie District

Man Charged with Hit & Run, D.W.I.

Carlos Garza Jr.

Occurred on 10/14/12, 10:25pm  Driving While Intoxicated  4700 Kostoryz Road   1210140143

Officers observed a Ford pick-up truck hit a parked red Dodge Neon in the parking lot of the Times Market at 4702 Kostoryz Road.  The Neon was unoccupied as the owner was inside the store.  The truck driver, Carlos Garza Jr. (07/20/43) didn’t stop and drove off.

Upon observing Garza drive off, the owner of the Neon ran out of the store and chased after the truck, trying to get the driver to stop.Officers pulled over the truck over a short distance away and contacted Garza who appeared to be intoxicated.  He was administered Standard Field Sobriety Tests and a Blood Draw was obtained.

Garza was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Duty on Striking Unattended Vehicle, Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility, and No Driver’s License.

Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Police Search For Bank Robber On Ayers Street

       

Occurred Friday, October 12, 2012, 12:13pm, 5015 Ayers Street, Aggravated Robbery, 1210120060

                Corpus Christi Police are searching for a bank robber Friday after a man entered the Compass Bank on Ayers, displayed a handgun, and left with money from the bank.

A man wore a bandana over his face and entered the bank in the Mission Shopping Center a little after noon on Friday, displayed a handgun and demanded all the customers to lay on the floor. The man demanded money from the tellers, and then left the bank. No one was injured in the robbery.

The man was last seen running west from the bank toward the Cross-town Expressway. The man is described as a white man who stood about 6 foot tall, about 190 pounds, wore a brown cap, green plaid shirt, blue jeans and gloves. The man wore a bandana on his face to conceal his identity.

Anyone with additional information about this crime should call the Corpus Christi Police Robbery/Homicide Detectives at 886-2600. Anonymous tips about the crime can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com.

Charlie District

Bar fight leads to recovery of weapons

October 10, 2012 01:16  5100 Carroll Ln   Assault Unlawful Carring Weapons on Licensed Premise    1210100008

Officers responded to fight call at a bar on Carroll Lane. Upon arrival they located Alex Tober 12/16/1970 who was wearing gang clothing and was identified as being involved in the fight. Investigation revealed that he struck and kicked another individual after a verbal exchange. He was found to be in possession of a fixed blade knife and a police style expandable baton. A female acquaintance of the suspect was found to have a handgun in her purse. Officers believe that Alex Tober owns the handgun and  placed the weapon in the purse prior to being contacted by police. The other individual involved in the fight refused medical attention and was uncooperative with the investigation. Alex Tober was arrested and transported to the City Detention Center. The CCPD Gang Unit has been notified of this incident.

Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division

Vehicle Disappears When Left Unattended At Gas Pumps With Keys And Unlocked Doors

  

Occurred Saturday, September 22, 2012 22:29, 4101 Ayers Street, Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle 1209220125

                The Corpus Christi Police Auto Theft Investigators would like help from the public to identify and locate the individuals responsible for the unauthorized use of a vehicle at the Stripes at Ayers St. and Horne Rd.

A 32-year-old man told police he parked his black 2004 GMC Yukon sport utility vehicle at the gas pumps at the Stripes located at 4101 Ayers Street Saturday night on September 22, 2012. The 32-year-old man said he left the keys on the driver’s seat and the doors unlocked when he entered the store. The 32-year-old man said his vehicle was gone when he walked out of the store.

The Yukon was last seen southbound on Ayers Street. The Yukon has tinted windows and a sunroof. Video surveillance from the store captured images of the person responsible for this crime.

Anyone interested to research reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi should view Crimereports.com for a host of information. If you can identify or locate the individual responsible for this crime, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit an online tip at www.888TIPS.com. If the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division

Police Seek Two Trade Center Burglars

    

Occurred Thursday, September 20, 2012, 3:14am, 2833 South Padre Island Drive, Burglary 1209200033

                The Corpus Christi Police Property Crimes Investigators would like help from the public to identify two men who broke into the Corpus Christi Trade Center and stole sound equipment.

Corpus Christi Police received a report of a burglary at the Corpus Christi Trade Center on Thursday, September 20, 2012, in which sound equipment was taken from the business while it was closed. Investigators discovered a hole in the roof and the sound system equipment missing from one of the booths in the Trade Center.

Investigators viewed surveillance video in which two men were seen taking the sound equipment at about 3:00am. One man wore a sleeveless shirt and shorts and black shoes. A second man wore a hoodie jacket, shorts, and white shoes.

Anyone interested to research reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi should view Crimereports.com for a host of information. If you can identify or locate the individuals responsible for this burglary, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit an online tip at www.888TIPS.com. If the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

Charlie District, Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division

Man Causes Two Vehicle Crashes On SPID Then Arrested For DWI

Occurred Wednesday, October, 3, 2012, 21:50, 4400 Kostoryz, Evading Arrest in a vehicle 1210030149, 1210030153

                A 31-year-old man caused two vehicle crashes on South Padre Island Drive Wednesday night and then was arrested for driving while intoxicated.

A Corpus Christi Police Officer and his partner were approached in the parking lot of the HEB on Kostroyz at 9:50pm Wednesday night by a man who complained that a green Ford drove recklessly. The officers saw a green 2001 Ford F-150 pickup travel at a high rate of speed. The officers initiated a traffic stop; but, the pickup accelerated away from the officers to travel south on Kostroyz to the freeway.

The pickup went through several red lights until the pickup struck a maroon 2007 Chevrolet Malibu in the intersection of Kostoryz and South Padre Island Drive. The pickup drove away from the crash. Patrol officers discontinued the chase and turned their attention to the 41-year-old woman in the Malibu. The woman was not taken to the hospital for injuries and was able to drive her car away.

The pickup drove east on South Padre Island Drive to Carroll Lane where the truck struck a blue 2001 Chevy Malibu. The impact caused the truck to roll and then strike two parked cars at 3615 South Padre Island Drive. The 21-year-old man who drove the blue Malibu, his 18-year-old woman passenger, and 2-year-old boy passenger were all not injured in the crash.

The operator of the truck, 31-year-old Matthew Grier (11/25/1980) ran from the scene of the second crash but was quickly apprehended by Corpus Christi Police. Grier was arrested for evading arrest in a vehicle and for a 3rd Driving While Intoxicated charge. Corpus Christi Police are investigating a charge of Fail to stop and render aid against Grier for the crash at Kostoryz and S.P.I.D.