Category Archives: Charlie District

Charlie District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Police Seek Purse Snatcher Near Kostroyz & Gollihar

Occurred Sunday, September 2, 2012 17:39, 4444 Kostoryz, Theft-purse snatching, 1209020119

Corpus Christi Police are searching for a Hispanic man in a white older model pickup truck that stole a purse from a 32-year-old woman as she loaded groceries into her car Sunday afternoon.

A 32-year-old woman told police that she loaded groceries into her car in the parking lot of HEB on Kostoryz Road at Gollihar Road when a man took her purse from the shopping cart. The woman told police the man got into an older model white pick up truck and left northbound on Kostoryz toward McArdle. The 32-year-old woman told police the truck was driven by a heavy-set Hispanic Woman.

The entire event was recorded on store video surveillance cameras and investigators will evaluate the recording to identify any suspects.

The man who took the purse is described as a Hispanic man, between 30 to 40 years in age, about 5 ft. 9 inches tall, about 130 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with additional information about this crime should call Corpus Christi Police Property crimes investigators, or submit a tip to Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit an online tip at www.888TIPS.com.

*UPDATE*

Monday    September 3, 2012 12:45pm     100 Shawnee

While on patrol, Officer E. Tagle noticed a white Chevy truck turn from Shawnee on to Agnes Street without signaling the turn. The driver, Nemias Gonzalez 11/7/82 was contacted and found to have his driver’s license under suspension. He was arrested. The passenger Michelle Martinez 5/18/86 did not have a valid driver’s license. The vehicle was impounded and upon conducting an inventory, Officer Tagle located a purse that did not appear to belong to the vehicles occupants.  An investigation revealed it was stolen during the incident posted above. Their vehicle and general physical descriptions matched those described in the original theft report. Both suspects were arrested for the theft of the purse. Additional items were also located in the truck and further investigation will determine if that property is stolen as well.

Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

Thief Takes Victim’s Keys and Burglarizes Her Vehice

Occurred on 8/29/12, 12:03 pm  Burglary of a Vehicle  5702 Weber Road  1208290148

Corpus Christi Police Department Auto Theft Task Force Detecitves would like the public’s assistance in identifying a thief who stole the 18-year-old victim’s car keys while she worked at a local pharmacy.  The man walked into the store with a young boy and video surveillance shows the man grab the keys from behind the check-out counter.

The victim’s vehicle is burglarized and an iPod is taken.  The suspect is described as a thin Hispanic male wearing a white shirt.

Anyone with any information on this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or login online at www.888TIPS.com.  Tipsters will earn a cash reward if the suspect is arrested.

Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District, Patrol Division

Family Member Finds Missing 12 Year Old Child

Occurred Thursday, August 30, 2012, 11:57am, 1200 South Port Returned Missing Child 1208280161

Cameron Hernandez, the 12-year-old child girl reported missing since Tuesday, was found by her aunt at the 1200 block of South Port Avenue Thursday at noon.

The aunt posted flyers after she heard tips from the public that the 12-year-old girl was sighted in the area of Port and Morgan. The aunt then saw the 12-year-old girl walk in the area and then phoned police.

The 12-year-old is safe and taken to Driscoll Children’s Hospital as a precaution. The family has been notified and is with the child. Detectives continue to investigate this event and have not provided any conclusion other than the child is safe.

The Corpus Christi Police Department thanks the public for the information provided to locate the child.

Charlie District, Patrol Division

Man Shocked After His Entry To Club Was Refused

Occurred Wednesday, August 29, 2012, 1:56am, 4653 Everhart Road, Public Intoxication 1208290008

A 21-year-old man was arrested for public intoxication when he refused to leave a night club and then he fought with police officers.

Two Corpus Christi Police Officers refused to allow 21-year-old Anthony Parker (10/29/1990) to enter a night club near closing time because the officers recognized Parker was intoxicated. Parker yelled at the officers and argued that the officers have no authority to tell him he was drunk. Parker then took an aggressive stance and balled his fists which prompted the officers to decide Parker must be arrested for public intoxication to prevent any injury to anyone.

The officers told Parker he was under arrest and attempted to place Parkers hands behind his back to apply handcuffs. Parker struggled with officers until Parker was exposed to the Taser electronic control device.

Parker then complied with officers instructions and was taken to the city detention center.

Charlie District, Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division

Gas Leak Stops Traffic On Staples Street

 

Occurred Wednesday, August 29, 2012, 14:33, 3800 Staples Street, Traffic disruption

Staples Street from Dody Street to Coral Place was closed to traffic and residents were asked to shelter in place Wednesday afternoon to protect everyone from injury as a result of a gas leak.
Corpus Christi city resources including the Corpus Christi Police Department were summoned to the 1000 block of Hamlin Street at 2:33pm Wednesday afternoon because a two-inch gas line was punctured by a digging crew. Hamlin Middle School, Wilson Elementary School, and area residents were immediately asked to shelter in place. The shelter request was lifted for those up wind when the risk was evaluated. The schools dismissed on time.
Some residents on the 1000 block of driftwood were evacuated as a precaution. No injuries were reported. The gas leak was stopped at 4:23pm and Staples Street was re-opened while city crews worked to repair damaged pipes.

Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Police Search For Missing 12 Year Old Girl

Cameron Hernandez

Occurred Tuesday, August 28, 2012, 21:00, 4100 Brett Street, Missing child 1208280161

The Corpus Christi Police Department are searching for a missing 12-year-old child that was last seen on the 4100 block of Brett Street at 7:30 pm on August 28, 2012.

A 28-year-old woman told police her 12-year-old daughter went for a jog inside an apartment complex at 7:30 pm and had not returned home. The 28-year-old woman said she and her daughter had moved to Corpus Christi on July 30, 2012 and had not met many people. The woman said there was no event of discipline or conflict that would have contributed to cause the girl to run away from home.

The 12-year-old girl, Cameron Hernandez, is a Hispanic female, 5 ft. 1 inch tall, 100 pounds, with dyed red hair, brown eyes and was last seen wearing a white tank top shirt, silver basketball shorts, black Nike running shoes, and a camouflaged Camelback water carrier. The 12-year-old girl is enrolled in 6th grade at Tom Browne Middle School.

Anyone with any information to locate Cameron should call the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2670.

Charlie District, Community Outreach, Delta District, Traffic Safety Division

Police Seek Information on Hit & Run Driver

Occurred on 8/25/12, 03:36 a.m.  Hit & Run Accident  4800 Hwy 358      C1206450 

A 23-year-old man, his 41-year-old passenger, and a 3-year-old child sustained minor injuries when a hit and run vehicle slammed into their green Honda Civic.  All three were taken to Bay Area Hospital for medical evaluation. 

Witnesses report the suspect vehicle was traveling in excess of 100 mph.  The Civic spun out of control and hit the concrete median.  The suspect fled the accident scene in a red newer model passenger car, possibly a Toyota Camry. 

Anyone with any information on this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888-TIPS.  Callers can earn a cash reward if the suspect is arrested.

Charlie District

Mans Dies in Single Vehicle Accident

Occurred on 8/25/12 11:11 p.m.  Major Accident/Fatality    5200 Staples Street   C1206445

Police and Traffic investigators were called to investigate a fatal major accident in which the driver appeared to have passed out as he drove through the intersection of Staples and Williams Streets. 

The grey Buick Century continued on striking several barrels and came to rest against a light pole.  The 71–year-old driver who appeared to have a medical condition was taken to Bay Area Hospital where he died.  A 27–year-old passenger was taken to Spohn Shoreline with chest pains.  The accident investigation is ongoing and being conducted by the Traffic Division.

Charlie District

Three Arrested from Local Wal-Mart

Cody Roberts Criminal Trespass
Heidi McElroy Theft~Shoplifting
Scott Michael Simon Theft~Shoplifting

Occurred on 8/23/12, 1:13 pm  Theft      4109 S. Staples Street 1208230078/1208230087/ 1208230093

An Officer responding to a shoplifting call arrested Heidi McElroy (05/18/95) for shoplifting at the Wal-Mart, 4109 S Staples Street.   McElroy was observed by loss prevention officer to select make-up, nail polish, shampoo, toothpaste, and deodorant and hide them in her purse. 

McElroy walked out of the store and detained.  While escorting her to the loss prevention officer, the Assistant Manager noticed a banned shoplifter entering the store.  Cody Roberts (10//28/91) was also detained by loss prevention officers. 

As Officers were arresting and processing McElroy and Roberts, a third person was seen shoplifting.  Scott Michael Simon (09/10/85) was observed opening several movies, taking the discs out and hiding them in his short pockets. Simon was arrested along with McElroy and Roberts and booked at the City Detention Center.

McElroy and Roberts were charged with Theft, while Roberts was charged with Criminal Trespass.  All three crimes are Class “B” misdemeanors which are punishable by up to 180 days and a $2,000 fine.

Charlie District, Delta District

Dispute with Phone Provider Turns Violent

Occurred 8/23/12, 07:44 pm  Deadly Conduct      5334 Everhart   1208230145/1208230146

A dispute over a cell activation turned violent Thursday night when the owner pulled a firearm and ordered them out.  Officers responded to Texas Cellular and contacted two customers who told them they had been quoted a set price by the owner Douglas Wayne Alexander (10/23/69), but were overcharged.  An altercation ensued in which several racial slurs were used by both the victim and Alexander.

Alexander asked the customers to leave, but when they refused, he drew his firearm and ordered them to leave.  The customers left and called police.

Officers arrested Alexander for an outstanding Nueces County Warrant for Assault and booked at the City Detention Center.  The investigation is still ongoing into Deadly Conduct.