Occurred on 11/27/11,  01:18 a.m.  Evading in a Vehicle, 5600 Bush Lane     1111270015/C1108549/C1108550

An Officer, working radar enforcement on 11/27/2011, clocked a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed.  The Officer attempted to pull the vehicle over,  but the driver refused to stop.    The driver of the white 2001 Nissan Maxima continued driving erratically as he headed southbound on Kostoryz Road striking and driving up on the curb several times.  The Officer, fearing the driver was intoxicated, requested the deployment of  “spikes” to stop the vehicle.

The pursuit continued through several residential streets in which the driver failed to stop for a posted stop signs.  The driver lost control of the vehicle and struck a metal US Postal mail box and a concrete corner of a property gate.

The driver reversed toward the Officer, stopped and fled westbound on Saratoga Boulevard towards Greenwood Drive, failing to stop for the red light at SH 286.  The pursuit continued on Greenwood Drive, where the driver turned onto Gavilan Street and drove through the neighborhood until he fled westbound on Holly Road.

The suspect lost control of his vehicle on the curve at 5655 Bush and struck a dirt culvert and chain link fence.  The driver, Joshua Norberto Luna (07/17/90) bailed from the vehicle and fled on foot, leaving the three passengers behind.   The passengers included a three-month-old baby, his 18-year-old mother, and two 19 year-old males.  All passengers were checked by CCFD Emergency Personnel and not injured in the accident.

The suspect was located hiding in a dump truck and arrested.  Luna was charged with Abandoning/Endangering  a Child, Evading Arrest with a Vehicle, Evading Arrest on Foot, Reckless Driving and two counts of  Duty on Striking Fixture/Hwy Landscape.  He was also charged with two counts of Unsafe Change from a Direct Course and two counts for Failing to Remain and Report an Accident.

Luna was medically cleared at Spohn Shoreline and booked at the City Detention Center.

Occurred on  11/26/11, 1:42 p.m.   Theft   2833 S.Padre Island Drive     1111260091

Officers responded to the Corpus Christi Trade Center for a shoplifter in custody.  Upon their arrival, Officers contacted the 21-year-old owner of Ijaz Jewelers who reported he was demonstrating a gold necklace to a customer when a Hispanic male walked by and grabbed it.  The suspect fled towards the exit. 

The owner chased after the suspect and caught him in the parking lot where he was detained by security until Officers arrived.  The victim recovered his $12,000 gold necklace.

Hernan Caudillo (07/15/94) was arrested and charged with State Jail Felony Theft.

Occurred on  11/25/11, 7:43 p.m.  Major Accident   3800 S. Padre Island Drive     C1108518

Officers responded to a one vehicle major accident involving a motorcycle.   Further investigation revealed the 35-year-old motorcyclist who was  traveling westbound on the access road attempted to change lanes and enter the on ramp to SH 358.  The victim lost control of his white 1996 Yamaha when he failed to see the raised concrete curb and collided with it. 

He sustained severe head trauma and transported to Spohn Memorial by CCFD Emergency Personnel.

Occurred on 11/22/11, 4:06 p.m.  Aggravated Assault   6249 Choctaw     1111220096

Officers responded to the residence for a disturbance over a borrowed skillet.  Upon their arrival, Officers contacted the victim who reported he was assaulted by his neighbor when he stopped by to ask for his borrowed cookware.    Aristeo B. Martinez (02/28/54) became upset at the victim and punched him in the face and entered the residence. 

Martinez returned outside armed with a pistol and punched the victim in the back of the head as he was walking away.  When the victim turned around, the suspect pointed the pistol at him and fired one shot in the air.  The victim fled and called 911. 

During their investigation, Officers were able to recover the firearm.  Martinez was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.

The victim sustained minor injuries and treated by CCFD Emergency Personnel and released.

Occurred on 11/21/11, 10:31 p.m.  Evading Arrest and DWI   Prescott/Tarlton     1111210169 

Officers attempted to pull over a black Chevrolet pick-up truck for driving recklessly, but the driver refused to stop.  The Officers were advised the vehicle registration was not valid.  The driver led Officers in a  slow speed pursuit throughout the neighborhood.

As the supervisor was about to call off the pursuit, the driver threw a small package out the window.  A search for the package was unsuccessful.  Officers spiked the vehicle’s tires at Gollihar and Carroll Lane, but the driver continued fleeing from Officers.  The suspect pulled into the driveway of 4817 Kostoryz Road and stopped. 

Nancy Ann Ybanez (12/14/62) who appeared to be intoxicated was administered Standard Field Sobriety Tests and a Mandatory Blood Draw.  Ybanez was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated 3rd or More and Evading Arrest in a Vehicle.  She was additionally charged with an outstanding Pardon and Parole warrant.

Occurred on 11/17/11, 9:11 p.m.  Evading Arrest   4700 Kostoryz     1111170129/C1108331                  
                                                    Wanted Subject/Accident            1111170136/C1108330 

Officers observed a black 2005 Chevrolet Colorado pick-up truck exit the parking lot of J’s Playroom as high rate of speed followed by a blue Chrysler PT Cruiser.   

The driver of the Cruiser pulled over and yelled at Officers the pick-up truck had hit two parked cars in the parking lot.   

Officers located the truck in the area of 4800 Phillip and initiated a traffic stop.  The driver refused to pull over and a pursuit ensued.   

The driver fled until it crashed into a tree at 4834 Queen.  As Officers approached the truck, the driver Jesus Cantu (10/18/86) fled on foot, but lost his balance as he turned to curse at Officers.   

Cantu who appeared to be intoxicated fell to the ground and he was quickly apprehended.  He sustained several lacerations to the face and a bloody nose in the accident. 

While Officers were conducting their investigation, the owner of a gold 2002 Dodge Ram pick-up truck arrived and told them Cantu has also struck his parked vehicle at 2800 Sunnybrook.  Further investigation revealed the accident occurred prior to the pursuit. 

Cantu refused medical treatment, but Officers transported him to Spohn Memorial for medical clearance due to his injuries.   

During the drive to the ER, Cantu continued cursing at the Officer and threatened to kill him.  Upon their arrival at the hospital, a blood warrant was obtained and a blood specimen taken as Cantu continuously cursed, threatened, and struggled with Officers and medical personnel.  Cantu was medically cleared and arrested. 

He was charged with Evading Arrest in a Vehicle, Evading Arrest on Foot, Driving While Intoxicated, and Resisting Arrest, Search, and Transport.  He was cited for Failure to Control Speed, Failure to Display Driver’s License, and also with charged with Failure to Remain and Report an Accident.

Cantu was additionally charged with three outstanding Duval County warrants for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Aggravated Assault, and Motion to Revoke for Aggravated Assault.

Occurred on 11/16/11, 04:23 a.m.   DWI & Possession of Dangerous Drugs   3500 Saratoga Boulevard     111160006 

An Officer who was traveling eastbound in the 3800 block of Saratoga observed a white 2001 Chevrolet Silverado was headed westbound in his lane and coming straight at him. 

The Officer is able to swerve out of harm’s way and chases after the pick-up truck.  The driver narrowly misses hitting two other vehicles head-on, before being pulled over in the 3200 block of Saratoga. 

The driver Jena Lynn Persinger (11/15/85) appears to be intoxicated and administered Standard field Sobriety Test and a Breath Test.  

Persinger is arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated and an outstanding Municipal Court warrant with a Failure to Appear fine in the amount of $317.  She was additionally charged with Possession of Dangerous Drugs when she was found to be possession of several pills.

Occurred on 11/15/11, 12:47 a.m.   Possession of Controlled Substance   4101 Ayers     1111150005

Officers responded to a suspicious female hanging around the gas pumps at the Stripes Convenience Store.  The caller advised she had been there for about an hour.  Upon their arrival, Officers found her dancing in the parking lot.   

Further investigation revealed, Cheryl Liscano (10/05/51) was in possession of two bags containing Cocaine.  Liscano was arrested and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance.