Category Archives: Charlie District

Charlie District

Bar Fight

Occurred 1/22/12, 2:12 AM      Aggravated Assault      5413 S. Staples      1201220024

Officers responded to a fight in the parking lot of the Aloha Club and found three victims.  Two of the victims, 49 and 23-year-old males, exited the club and saw the third victim, a 22-year-old male, being assaulted by several other men.  The two stepped in to help the third and they were also assaulted. 

When the group of hooligans heard the police sirens, they ran away.  Responding Officers were able to locate two of the men scurrying from the club and escorted them back to the bar where they were identified as being involved in the assault.  These men, Daniel Marvin 8.9.74 and Pablo Quintero 9.17.75, were arrested for Aggravated Assault and taken to jail.

Two of the three victims were struck in the head with bottles and the 22-year-old victim was transported to the hospital for stitches. 

Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division

Missing Children

Occurred 1/21/12 at 9:06 AM           4500 Hogan            Missing Children           1201210046, 1201210051

At about 9:06 AM, Officers were called to the 4500 block of Hogan Dr, responding to the report of two missing children.  When they arrived, they contacted a foster mother who stated the two children, 8-year-old Diamond Boortz, and 6-year-old Billy Boortz were not in their room when she woke up at about 8:30.  Another foster child at the home said Diamond told him this morning that the foster-mother was mean and that she and her brother were going back to their grandmother’s house in Alice, TX.  The two children then left the home through a window. 

The foster-mother, upon realizing the two were missing, drove around the neighborhood looking for the children and when she did not find them, she returned home and called the Police.  When Officers arrived at the home, the foster-mother stated the two children were placed in her home by Child Protective Services one day earlier (1/20/12).

The two children were described as follows:

Diamond Boortz: 8-years-old, 4 foot tall, 60 pounds, brown hair and eyes, dressed in a pink robe

Billy Boortz: 6-years-old, 3 foot 6 inches tall, 40 pounds, brown hair, dressed in green pajamas (pants and shirt).

Although there was no reason to suspect foul play, the Corpus Christi Police Department called out both Homicide and Family Violence Detectives to initiate a full investigation and promptly locate the children.  This complimented the many Patrol Officers who were already canvassing the neighborhood looking for the children.

Through a partnership with the local news media, information about the missing children was immediately distributed to the community.

Working with Child Protective Services, the Corpus Christi Police Department contacted the Alice Police Department.  Alice Police went to the grandmothers’ home and located Diamond and Billy; both were safe and unharmed.

Detectives have discovered that the children were contacted by a 37-year-old ‘good-Samaritan.’  This individual observed the children walking in the area of Bratton Rd and Weber and stopped to ask them if they were okay.  Diamond told him they needed to call their grandmother, and then gave him the number to call.  The grandmother was contacted and drove to the location to pick up the children.

Child Protective Services has taken over the case and will determine where the children will go from this point further.  At this time, no criminal charges will be filed by the Corpus Christi Police Department on anyone involved. 

The Corpus Christi Police Department would like to remind everyone: If you see someone or something suspicious, please call us to investigate.  The CCPD non-emergency number is 361-886-2600.

The Corpus Christi Police Department would like to issue a special thanks to the Corpus Christi Caller Times, KIIITV, KRIS, and KZTV.  All responded immediately to the scene to assist the Corpus Christi Police Department in the search for these missing children.

Charlie District, Traffic Safety Division

Motorcycle Accident

January 18, 2012     4:30 PM     4600 S. Padre Isl. Dr     C1200374

A 21 year old man suffered injury after wrecking the motorcycle he was driving.  Witnesses reported that he was traveling on the highway between Weber and Everhart when he attempted to pass traffic in what they believed was an attempt to exit on the Everhart exit.

The motorcyclist lost control of the motorcycle, flipping it across the median between the highway and onto the access road, where both he and the motorcycle came to rest.

The man was transported to Spohn Memorial Hospital with serious injuries.

Charlie District

Victim Shot During Carjacking

Occurred on 1/18/12, 2:20 a.m.   Aggravated Assault   Andover Drive & McArdle Road 12011800009

Officers contacted the 22-year-old victim who reported he was stopped at the intersection of Andover Drive and McArdle Road when a male ordered him out of his red 2006 Ford Mustang.  He complied as the suspect fired his weapon missing him.

The victim told Officers a struggle ensued in which the suspect shot him in the shoulder.  He was able to jump back into his vehicle and drive to the Gulfway Shopping Center where police were called.  He was taken to Spohn Memorial for medical treatment.

The suspect is described as a thin White male, 5’10” feet tall, with pierced ears.  He was last seen wearing a black shirt and blue jeans.

Anyone having any information regarding this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or the Corpus Christi Police Department Homicide/Robbery Bureau at 361-886-2841.

Charlie District

Second Finance Door Shattered

Occurred on 1/16/12, 08:17 a.m.   Criminal Mischief  4701 Ayers     1201160037     

Officers checking the businesses at Pharaoh Plaza found the glass door to Employees Finance Loans smashed.  Officers secured the business and contacted the manager who reported there was nothing taken.  The repairs are estimated at $400. 

There is currently no suspect description available.  Anyone having any information regarding this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or the Corpus Christi Police Department Property Crimes Unit at 361-886-2841.

Adam District, Charlie District

Early Morning Burglar Breaks into Finance Company

Occurred on 1/16/12, 05:37 a.m.   Burglary of a Business   5230 Kostoryz   1201160025   

Officers arrived to find the Noble Finance Corporation front glass door shattered.  Witnesses reported hearing banging and the glass shattering and looked out to see a male walking out of Noble Finance carrying something.  The suspect fled in a waiting vehicle described as a newer model station wagon.

The suspect is described as a male, 5’6” to 5’7” feet tall, and weighing, 150 to 160 lbs.  He was last seen wearing a dark hoodie.  A description of the getaway driver is unavailable at this time.

A Noble Finance Corporation employee arrived to secure the building.

Anyone having any information regarding this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or the Corpus Christi Police Department Property Crimes Unit at 361-886-2841.

Charlie District

Shoplifting Parents Arrested, Newborn Released to Aunt

Occurred on 1/15/12, 7:34 p.m.   Theft & Child Endangerment  4444 Kostoryz     1201150113                  

Officers were at Carroll Lane and Gollihar when a B.O.L.O. (Be On the Lookout) was issued for a red Monte Carlo involved in a theft of several briskets at the H.E.B., 4444 Kostoryz Road.  The suspects were confronted at the door, but were able to escape.  They fled in the suspect vehicle on Gollihar towards Weber, nearly striking two vehicles in the parking lot as they made their getaway.  The suspects were unwittingly headed straight in the Officers direction. 

The Officers pulled over the red Monte Carlo and detained the occupants Jorge Luis Pena (08/21/92) and April Nicole Williams (02/02/93).  Williams was wearing her seatbelt, but holding her newborn son.

Pena and Williams were positively identified by witnesses and arrested.  Both Pena and Williams were charged with Theft and Endangering a Child ~ Criminal Negligence. 

Officers did find three brisket in their possession and returned them to H.E.B. personnel.

Charlie District

Not Your Ordinary Wake Up Call

Occurred on 1/12/12, 06:43 a.m. Criminal Trespass/Injured Party  4985 Ayers     1201120020

A 32-year-old Allied Waste employee told Officers he picked up the garbage from the Peter Piper Pizza and was in the process of compacting the trash when he heard screaming. 

The driver stopped crushing the garbage and found a 49-year-old Black male looking up from the refuse.  It is believed the victim was sleeping in the dumpster due to the cold weather during the night. 

CCFD Emergency Personnel were able to free the man who was pinned near a blade.  He was transported him to Spohn Memorial with minor injuries.

Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division

Theft of a Wallet

12.13.2011/9:53pm   Theft   5425 South Padre Island Dr.   1112130138

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Detectives with the Property Crimes Unit are asking for your help in identifying the individual responsible for the theft of a wallet from a local H.E.B.

The wallet was left on the counter by its owner who forgot to retrieve it when she was done paying for her groceries. The wallet contained several credit cards, the owners drivers license and some cash.

The subject is described as a short heavy-set hispanic female with short dark hair in her forties, at the time of the theft she was wearing a multi-colored blouse.

If you can identify this individual we encourage you to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS, or log on at www.888tips.com the information you provide could earn you a cash reward.

 

Charlie District

Thief Donates to Himself

Occurred on 01/09/12, 11:59 p.m.   Theft   6526 S. Staples     1201100001

Officers were dispatched to the Goodwill for a theft in progress reported by a passerby. Officers arrived to find a purple 1994 Dodge Caravan and silver 2007 Nissan Titan pick-up truck behind the store and detained three individuals. 

Cresencio Cardona (11-24-45) was found to be in possession of two stolen tires and a mirror in his van belonging to Goodwill.  He was also found to be wanted for assault and arrested. Cardona was charged with Theft and an outstanding Nueces County warrant for Assault.

The other two subjects were released at the scene.  All three individuals were issued Criminal Trespass warnings