Category Archives: Charlie District

Broken Tail Lights Alert Police To A Drunk Driver

Occurred Friday, June 22, 2012, 1:44am Kostoryz Road at Norton Street, Driving While Intoxicated 1206220016, 1206220017, 1206220018

An 18-year-old man was arrested for driving while intoxicated Friday morning after a Corpus Christi Police patrol officer noticed the vehicle had no operating tail lights.

A Corpus Christi Police Officer saw a green 2001 Mitsubishi Galant travel on Kostoryz at 1:44am without any working tail lights. The patrol officer got closer and saw the back seat passenger hold a beer can out of the window.

The driver, 18-year-old Michael Clark (7/5/1993), displayed indications that he was intoxicated. Clark was arrested for driving while intoxicated.

The back seat passenger, 18 year old Floyd Saldana (1/18/1994) was arrested for public intoxication.

Two 16-year-old juvenile girls in the car were issued citations for violation of the night-time curfew and taken to the Juvenile Assessment Center to wait to be collected by their parents.

The Corpus Christi Police have the Summer Crime Initiative in effect. The initiative has a component of juvenile issues which include a zero tolerance on curfew violations for childrens safety. State law prohibits any person under the age of 21 to consume alcoholic beverages and those under age 21 that operate a motor vehicle with any detectable amount of alcoholic beverage consumption are subject to penalty.

Gathering Interrupted by Home Invasion

Occurred on  6/21/12, 09:15 p.m.  Aggravated Assault  4601 Abner   1206210145 

Police contacted several victims at 4601 Abner who reported two men armed with handguns forced their way into residence.  The victims were forced to empty their pockets and turn over their phone and money before being locked in the bathroom.  The victims told Officers the males kept threatening to shoot them.  A victim who attempted to escape was dragged into the bathroom by one of the suspects.  Another victim was pistol whipped by the suspects, but left prior to the Officers arrival.  The males burglarized the home taking a couple of television sets, a laptop computer, a keyboard, and several baseball caps. 

The first suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 20 to 30 years of age, 6’ to 6’1” feet tall, and weighing 200 to 250 lbs.  He was last seen wearing glasses and a red shirt which was used to cover his face.  The second suspect was also a Hispanic male, 5’8” to 5’10” feet tall, and weighing 170 to 180 lbs.  He was wearing a black ski mask.   The suspects loaded up the stolen items and fled in a maroon Ford Expedition.

Anyone with information on this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or login online at www.888TIPS.com .  Tips will be taken in the strictest confidence and tips that lead to the arrest of suspects, as well as the recovery of stolen property are eligible for cash rewards of up to $1,000.

Couple That Breaks the Law Together, Goes to Jail Together

Occurred on 6/21/12, 1:49 am Hindering Apprehension   5521 Kenith Circle  1206210016 

Police investigating a destruction call in the area were told the suspects were in a red truck at 5521 Kenith Circle.  Frank Rowland and his companion “Marie Delgado”  were sitting inside the truck when contacted. “Delgado” was escorted to her home at 5526 Kenith Circle, but was still unable to provide Officers with any identification.  Officers were able to check the registration on a vehicle parked at the residence which showed Sonya Cisneros to be the registered owner.  Cisneros was also found to be wanted.

Rowland wasn’t very confident when he told Officers “Marie’s” identity, but finally came clean and told them her real name. Rowland knew Sonya Marie Cisneros (11/05/77) was wanted and lied about her true identity.   Officers confirmed Sonya Marie Cisneros aka Marie Delgado was wanted. 

Frank F. Rowland (12/19/60) and Sonya Marie Cisneros (11/05/77) were both arrested and booked at the City Detention Center.  Rowland was charged with Hindering Apprehension, while Cisneros was charged with two outstanding Nueces County warrants for Larceny and Assault along with Failure to Identify as a Fugitive.

Over A Pound Of Marijuana Found on Traffic Stop

Occurred Wednesday, June 20, 2012, 18:45, 6600 S. Staples Street Possession of Marijuana 1206200129

A 32-year-old man was arrested Wednesday night after marijuana was found in his vehicle on a traffic stop.

Corpus Christi Police Officers stopped David Gonzalez (6/24/1979) in a 2005 Nissan Altima for a traffic violation at the 6600 block of Staples. Police officers smelled burned marijuana from inside the vehicle.

Corpus Christi Police conducted an investigation and discovered 1.24 pounds of marijuana in the vehicle. Gonzalez is a known game member and was arrested for possession of marijuana. The charge is a state jail felony punishable by up to 2 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.

  

What Are Brother’s For…..

Occurred on 6/20/12,  12:25 PM Fraud Use or Possession of Identifying Information   5488 S.Padre Island Drive       1206200070

Roland Ray Palomo (10/01/78) was detained by La Palmera Mall Security  after he tried to obtain credit at Kay’s Jewelers using his brother’s social security. A Kay’s Jeweler associate reported Palomo tried to buy a ring and applied for credit.  Shortly thereafter, their corporate office notified her, an identity theft alert had been placed on the social security number used.  The associate contacted the victim who verified  his brother was using his social security to obtain credit.

Palomo was arrested and charged with Fraudulent Use or Possession of Identifying Information, a State Jail Felony punishable up to two years in jail and up to a $10,000 fine.  If you suspect that your personal information has been hijacked or compromised to commit fraud or theft, take action immediately!  Keep a record of your conversations and correspondence.

First, contact the fraud departments of each of the three major credit bureaus and request a fraud alert be placed in your file.  Second, contact the creditors for any accounts that have been tampered with or opened fraudulently.  Third, file a report with the Corpus Christi Police Department.  For additional information on Identity Theft or Crime Prevention presentations, please visit our website at www.ccpolice.com and click on Citizen Programs & Presentations.

You can also contact Crime Prevention Advisor Brenda Moreno at 361-886-2568 to schedule a presentation for you or your organization.

 

Traffic Stop Leads to Discovery of Drugs

Occurred on 6/22/12, !2:45 am  Possession of Marijuana   1900 Sherman    1206220010 

Officers pulled over a green Dodge Ram pick-up truck for a couple of traffic violations.  The driver could be seen attempting to hide something in the rear cab of the truck.  Christopher A. Garcia (04/26/86) was visibly shaking when Officers contacted him.  Garcia had two young passengers sitting in the cab area of the truck, a nine-year-old boy and a 3-year-old little girl.  In the rear floorboard, Officers could see a Marijuana cigarette.   

Garcia was arrested and during the impound inventory, a box containing several more Marijuana cigarettes and Crack Cocaine was found.  Garcia was booked at the City Detention Center and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Marijuana.  The Possession of Controlled Substance is a 3rd Degree Felony and punishable by up to 10 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.  The Marijuana Possession is a Class “B” Misdemeanor and is punishable by up to 180 days in jail and a $2,000 fine or both. 

The two children were released to a family member.  A copy of the report will be forwarded to Child Protective Services.

Birthday Celebration Turns Violent

Occurred on 6/20/12, 2:12 am  Aggravated Assault  6410 Weber 1206200016 

Officers were dispatched to a fight in the parking lot of Macaw’s.  Upon their arrival, they found blood just outside the front door which was locked.  MaCaw’s bar staff was slow to open the door, but did so after several persistent raps on the door.   Further investigation revealed the fight occurred inside the bar where Officers found more blood by the bar, dance floor, and men’s bathroom.  The bartender told police two regular customers were involved in a fight which continued outside.  The bartender did tell Officers someone was hit with a bar stool during the clash.  Officers were unable to contact suspects or victims at the bar, but later that morning, a victim did show up at Spohn South.  

This victim told police he was celebrating the witness’ birthday when two women began arguing about a taser which was being shown to other patrons.  A man in the bar believed they were using their camera phone to record the incident and assaulted the victim.  The victim tried to defend himself, but the man began hitting him with a bar stool gashing his forehead.   The victim’s injuries were non-life threatening.

The suspect fled in a newer white Explorer or Tahoe.  He is described as a bald Hispanic male, 30 years of age, 5’8” feet tall, and weighing 200 lbs.  Anyone with any information on this crime is encouraged to call 888-TIPS or log on to www.888TIPS.com and submit a tip.  Tipsters can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.

Man Yells At People And Lands Himself In Jail

Occurred Tuesday, June 19, 2012, 2:17am 6410 Weber Rd. Driving While Intoxicated 1206190010

A 23-year-old man was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated after he attracted the attention of Police for annoying people leaving a nightclub.

Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint at McCaws Nightclub of a disturbance caused by a man in a maroon 2006 Lincoln Zephyr that yelled at people who passed him in the parking lot. Corpus Christi Police patrol officers arrived and located the car in the parking lot at the entrance to the night club. The officers then met the operator of the car, 23-year-old George Trevino Jr. (9/26/1988). The officers concluded that Trevino was intoxicated, and operated a motor vehicle in a public place, so the officers arrested Trevino for Driving While Intoxicated.

Identify This Credit Card Thief

    

Occurred Friday, March 30, 2012, 2:30am 5625 S. Alameda St Credit Card Abuse 1203300058

The Corpus Christi police Department would like help from the public to identify and locate the individual responsible for credit card abuse.

An 18-year-old woman reported her debit card stolen on Friday, March 30, 2012. The woman and her roommates hosted an event at their apartment for several friends. The woman discovered her card missing from her purse the next morning.

The woman’s card was later used to purchase gasoline at the Stripes located at 5702 Kostoryz at the intersection of Holly Road. Corpus Christi Police Investigators obtained video of the man who used the card to purchase the fuel.

The man who used the stolen card is described as a white man who drove a red pickup truck. Anyone who has any information about this crime should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8847) or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com. If the information leads to an arrest it could earn the caller a cash reward.

Suspect in custody after an overnight robbery

Occurred on 6/18/2012 at 22:51  Aggravated Robbery  3200 S. Staples  1206180191

Officers were initially dispatched to a store in the area of South Staples and Kostoryz for a fight in progress.  Upon arrival officers learned that two suspects had already left the scene in a gold Chevrolet Trail Blazer. A partial license plate was given.

Officers found a 25 year old male that had been struck in the head and upper torso with a blunt object. The victim, the store owner, stated that his wallet was taken.  Another male who attempted to assist the victim was also struck in the forehead.  A witness stated that both suspects were armed, one with a baseball bat, the other with a knife. The witness stated that it was the bat as well as a beer bottle that was used to assault the victim. The victim was transported by medics due to his injuries.

On 6/19/2012 at 00:04, Lt. B. Ward observed the suspect vehicle and initiated a traffic stop at the 2600 block of Sarita.  There were two subjects in the vehicle. One of them matched the description of one of the robbery suspects. Salvador Lopez 10/03/1991 was identified by a witness and arrested for aggravated robbery. The other occupant of the vehicle was not one of the suspects and was released. The second suspect has been identified but is not in custody at this time.