Category Archives: Community Outreach

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Gang Unit, Patrol Division

CCPD makes arrest in the city’s latest homicide

Date:  Thursday, July 27, 2017, 1:37 PM
Location: 3700 Brandywine Ct.
Offense: Murder
 Case Number: 1707270086

Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to a call in the area of Painter and Rojo in reference to a suspicious subject with a gun. The caller stated they heard two shots and observed a subject running from the property. The call was upgraded to a shooting in the area of 3700 Brandywine Ct. Officers were contacted by a female and directed to the victim. Officers observed the 52 year old male victim lying in a pool of blood by the front door . CCFD medics transported the victim to Spohn Shoreline Hospital were he succumbed to his injuries.

Officers secured the scene and detectives arrived and began the investigation. Witnesses were transported to the main police station to be interviewed. Officers located a couple of what appeared to be bullet holes in the screen and a spent shell casing. Officers and detectives worked and were able to obtain an arrest warrant. Officers went to the 2200 block of Guadalupe and contacted Jacob Nunez (04/27/1981) and arrested him on the murder warrant. He was transported to the main station and then transported to the City Detention Center.

This is still an active investigation and any new information will be released at a later time.

Community Outreach

Tip a Cop

Come out and see us tonight at Texas Roadhouse, we will be serving dinner for a great cause from 5:30-8:00.

During the dinner hours, Police Officers and Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) members will be working hard for your tips, which will be donated to Special Olympics Texas to help provide programming and training for children and adults with intellectual disabilities in your community.

Community Outreach, Crime Stoppers, Criminal Investigations Division

Police Need Your Help Locating a Missing Person

Date: Saturday, July 22, 2017
Location: 900 Lum Ave.
Incident: Missing Person
Case Number: 1707250071

Corpus Christi Police Detectives need your help locating a missing person.Missing Person Esparza 2

Roberto Esparza was last seen on July 22, 2017 on the 900 block of Lum Ave. He was heading to a birthday party on the 4500 block of Yolanda Dr. and never arrived. Mr. Esparza is 45 years old, 5′ 3′ tall, weighs approximately 140 pounds, he has green eyes and is bald. He has been upset lately and is known to go on walks by the water in the area near Ocean Drive and Airline Rd. If you locate or know the whereabouts of Mr. Esparza you are asked to contact the police department at 886-2600, 886-2850 or 888-TIPS (8477).

Community Outreach

ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEATH OF SERGEANT RUBEN ALMANZA

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On July 27, 1984, Sergeant Ruben Almanza was assigned to the Narcotics Division and responded to assist officers on an armed robbery of the H.E.B. at Kostoryz and Gollihar.

The suspects fled in a vehicle and bailed on foot in the residential neighborhood at Harold Street and Carroll Lane. Sergeant Almanza, working in plain clothes, walked through yards on Harold Street looking for the suspect when he was ambushed and shot through a hole in a fence board by the suspect.

Almanza fell to the ground and the suspect climbed over the fence and straddled Almanza, taking his service weapon, and then appeared he was going to shoot him again. At that point, now retired Lieutenant Eric Wramp, peered over the fence and fatally shot the suspect. Sergeant Almanza was rushed to the hospital where he later passed away from his injuries a few minutes after midnight on July 28th.

Ruben joined the department on August 28, 1975. He worked in patrol and was later assigned to Special Services. Ruben’s police radio call sign was #419 while assigned to narcotics. The number was retired upon his death.

There are a few officers still working today which had the privilege and honor to have worked with Ruben. Sergeant Almanza is survived by his wife, Irma and three daughters, Melissa, Jennifer, and Tina.

 

Community Outreach, Patrol Division

Patrol Report July 25, 2017

Date:  Tuesday, July 25, 2017, 7:57 PM
Location: 5750 Curtis Clark Dr.
Offense: Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon Family Violence
 Case Number: 1707250135

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 5750 Curtis Clark in reference a nature unknown call. Officers arrived and made contact with the reporting party. She advised that she was contacted by her friend who told her that her boyfriend pulled a knife on her. Officers went to the apartment and contacted the 19 year old female victim. She was crying and advised that her boyfriend pulled a knife on her. Officers detained the suspect while they investigated. The victim advised that she and the suspect were arguing over their relationship and wanted the suspect to leave. She stated that the suspect became angry and grabbed a homemade knife and held it at his side. She stated that he got in her face and pointed the tip at her. The victim stated she was afraid the suspect was going to hurt her. The victim was able to convince the suspect into letting her call a friend who then called the police. The victim was not injured. Officers arrested Christian David Montalvo (09/01/1995) and transported him to the City Detention Center.

Date:  Tuesday, July 25, 2017, 10:00 PM
Location: 4200 Snowbird St.
Offense: Assault Family Violence
 Case Number: 1707250151

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to the 4200 block of Snowbird in reference to a disturbance in progress. Upon arrival officers heard screaming from inside the house. As officers entered the house, they observed the 19 year old male suspect running towards them claiming that he had been assaulted. Officers detained the suspect and made contact with the 49 year old male victim, who is the father of the suspect. Officers observed the victim to have a large bump on the left side of the his face. The victim told officers that the suspect was drinking and he asked him for the keys to his truck. He told the suspect several times that he can’t drive because he was drinking and was able to get the keys. The suspect followed the victim into his bedroom and began yelling at the victim demanding his keys back. The suspect blocked the bedroom door preventing his father from leaving the room. The suspect then began to push and yell at the victim and then hit him in the left side of the face. Officers arrested George Smith (12/10/1997) and transported him to the City Detention Center. The victim did not need medical attention.

 

 

 

Community Outreach, Crime Stoppers, Criminal Investigations Division

Can You Identify These Suspected Burglars?

Date:  Thursday, June 15, 2017 11:15 AM
Location: 4200 Green Grove Dr.
Offense: Burglary of a Habitation
Case Number: 1706150074

Corpus Christi police detectives need your help to identify these suspected burglars. Officers were contacted by a neighbor who saw two suspects carrying items from a residence. The suspects are seen looking into the window and then kick open the door. Once inside the suspects went through the residence taking clothing, electronics and cash. The suspects exited the residence and were picked up by a suspect in a white Lincoln.

The male suspects have not been apprehended and Detectives want your help to identify these suspects.  If you have any information about this crime, call Crime Stoppers at 888-tips or submit the information online at http://www.888tips.com .  If the information you provide leads to an arrest, you could earn a cash reward.

Community Outreach, Crime Stoppers, Criminal Investigations Division

Can you Identify this suspected Thief?

 

Date:  Sunday, July 18, 2017
Location: 7600 SPID
Offense: Theft
Case Number: 17180039

Corpus Christi Police Detectives need your help identifying this suspected thief. The suspect was seen entering West Marine and walking around the store. At some point she took several pairs of shoes and YETI cups and placed the items in a large purse. The suspect left the store making no attempt to pay for the items.

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The female has not been apprehended and Detectives want your help to identify this suspect.  If you have any information about this crime, call Crime Stoppers at 888-tips or submit the information online at http://www.888tips.com .  If the information you provide leads to an arrest, you could earn a cash reward.

Community Outreach

SEXUAL ASSAULT SUSPECT ARRESTED

On July 19, 2017 Corpus Christi Police Officers arrested Jaime Sandoval (11/14/1953) on an outstanding warrant for one count of Sexual Assault.

Sandoval was transported to the City Detention Center for processing and was later transferred to the Nueces County Jail.

Additional charges may be filed at a later date.

If there are any additional victims that have not reported an incident, please contact Detective Mary Peña at (361) 886-2854.

Community Outreach

Wanted Person-Philip Michael Sanders

Philip Michael Sanders Warrant

We are asking for any person knowing the whereabouts of Philip Michael Sanders to call 886-2600 and report that information to the Corpus Christi Police Department.

You may also call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.