Category Archives: Community Outreach

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Man Reports Insurance Fraud Under False Police Name

Date: Tuesday, December 27, 2016, 21:43
Location 850 Stone Street
Offense: Insurance Fraud (Penal Code Section 35.02) State Jail Felony
Case Number: 1612270158

A 28 year old man reported a case of insurance fraud to the Corpus Christi Police on the 800 block of Stone Street Tuesday evening  in which the organization claimed to be associated with law enforcement.

The 28 year old man told Officers he responded to an online registration for a child safety kit which asked for names of parents and children to be registered.  The 28 year old man told Officers the persons claimed to be representatives of the “Texas Association of Police.” The 28 year old man told Officers the persons went to his home address to register for an “Amber Alert” and schedule another visit to start an insurance claim.  The 28 year old man showed Officers a paper with a letterhead that used a state symbol on it and uses the names of real people associated with law enforcement.  The letter offers insurance which the 28 year old man told Officers he does not believe is legitimate.

Police advise that customers should verify that insurance sales are conducted by licensed agents, know how to contact insurance organization representatives at any time, and do not provide personal financial information like a bank name and account number unless you have initiated the contact to a reputable organization.

Community Outreach, Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division

Corpus Christi Police Make Many Arrests For Intoxicated Driving Over Christmas

The Corpus Christi Police are pleased to announce that there were no injuries or fatalities on Corpus Christi roadways over the Christmas weekend due to intoxicated driving, partly because of strict enforcement by Officers which got many intoxicated drivers off the road before they could injure someone.

Corpus Christi Police arrested 15 people for intoxicated driving from December 23rd to December 26th.

Officers arrested:
9 people for driving while intoxicated as a first offense during the Christmas weekend;
2 people were arrested for driving while intoxicated with a prior conviction of D.W.I.;
2 people were arrested for driving while intoxicated with a Blood Alcohol Concentration over twice the legal limit;
and 2 people were arrested for driving while intoxicated with an open container of alcohol in the passenger compartment of the vehicle.

One Officer arrested 27 year old Andres Narvaez (8/10/1989) for driving while intoxicated as a first offense and found Narvaez was in possession of a loaded black Colt 380 handgun. Narvaez was additionally charged with unlawful carrying of a weapon because the Texas Penal Code Section 46.02 prohibits an intoxicated person from possession of a firearm while operating a motor vehicle.

Corpus Christi Police will be out in full force again this coming weekend for New Years for strict enforcement of intoxicated driving for the effort to make our roadways safer. Always plan to have a sober driver. D.W.I.’s are the worst hangovers.

Adam District, Bravo District, Charlie District, Community Outreach, Crime Stoppers, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

Need Help Catching this Thief

Date: Tuesday, December 14, 2016
Location: 400 Flato Road
Offense: Robbery (Penal Code Section 29.02) 2nd Degree Felony
Case Number: 1612140026

Police Detectives need your help identifying this thief. The suspects are observed opening the gate and driving in to the fenced off area of the business. The suspect vehicle enters the area and connects to a towable industrial piece of equipment and driving away. The suspects make off with three trailers valued over $30,000. The vehicle appears to be a Ford 4-door pick with a long cargo bed.

If you know who is responsible, or have any additional information about this crime call  Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn you a cash reward of up to $2,500 dollars.

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District, Patrol Division

Endangering a Child

Date: Thursday, December 22, 2016,  5:17 PM
Location: 1600 Agnes
Offense: Endangering a Child, Evading Arrest,
Possession of a Controlled Substance, Marijuana
and a Dangerous Drug
Case Number: 1612220119

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 1601 Agnes in reference to a disturbance between a male and a female with a gun. The couple were having a disturbance in a red Mitsubishi car. Officers arrived and observed the red car with the male and female inside. As officers were carefully approaching the male, who was in the drivers seat, he began to drive away. Officers gave numerous verbal and hand signals to stop. The driver refused and drove away at a high rate of speed nearly hitting a officer. The officers got into the marked patrol unit and tried to catch up to the vehicle. Officers located the vehicle which crashed into a house in the 300 block of 16th Street.

Officers arrived and observed the male and female getting out of the car. The male was attempting to walk away. Officers detained the male who immediately complained that his leg was hurting and did not mention anyone else that might have been injured. Officers called for a medic to check the male suspect. At the same time the 25 year old female was yelling “My baby, my baby.” Officers checked the vehicle and observed a 7 year old female screaming with blood coming from her face. The child was stuck between the passenger door frame and the front passenger seat. Officers smelled gas and feared that the vehicle might catch fire. Officers had to break the window and force the seat away from the child in order to remove her from the vehicle. Medics arrived and treated the child for several lacerations to her forehead.

Officers arrested Brendann Williams (11-08-1990) for evading in a motor vehicle and endangering a child. A search incident to arrest revealed that Brendann had what appeared to be crack cocaine in his pants pocket. Brendann had to be medically cleared and was then transported to the City Detention Center. At CDC, Brendann was found pills and marijuana hidden in the area of his crotch. The investigation is still ongoing and there is a possibility that the 25 year old female could be charged in this case.

Adam District, Bravo District, Charlie District, Community Outreach, Crime Stoppers, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District, Patrol Division

Stripes Robbery Suspect

Date: Wednesday, December 21, 2016,  2:12 PM
Location: 1050 Nueces Bay
Offense: Robbery (Penal Code Section 29.02) 2nd Degree Felony
Case Number: 1612210102

Corpus Christi Police Detectives need your help identifying this suspect involved in a recent robbery. The suspect is observed on camera entering the Stripes at 1050 Nueces Bay. He waits in line until other customers leave the store before he pulls a knife and robs the store. The suspect takes an unknown amount of money and then flees the store.

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If you know who is responsible, or have any additional information about this robbery call  Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn you a cash reward of up to $2,500 dollars.

Community Outreach

Island in the bay on Fire

The Corpus Christi  fire department and police department responded to the area of Whitecap and Bonasse Court in reference to a fire. When they arrived they discovered that  there was a brushfire on an island in the bay. Due to the location of the fire the fire department is unable to reach it so the decision has been made to let it burn itself out. The fire poses no danger to the public but there will be a significant amount of smoke in the area through tonight and tomorrow as well.  The Corpus Christi fire department will be monitoring the scene and ask for your patience until they’re able to determine that the fire is out.

Adam District, Bravo District, Charlie District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District, Patrol Division

Date: Tuesday, December 20, 2016, 4:29 PM
Location: 9552 SPID
Offense: Robbery (Penal Code Section 29.02) 2nd Degree Felony
Case Number: 1612200088

Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to 9552 SPID at the Navy Army Federal Credit Union in reference to a robbery. Officers arrived and contacted the employees. Officers were advised that a male suspect wearing a red hoodie, sunglasses, blue jeans and something red covering his face came in to the business, went up to a teller and demanded money. The suspect then left on foot in an unknown direction with a undetermined amount of money.

 

If you know who is responsible, or have any additional information about this bank robbery, call Detective Galloway at 361-886-2880, Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn you a cash reward of up to $2,500 dollars.

Community Outreach

Warrant Issued For Driver Of Weekend Fatal Hit And Run Crash

Date: Sunday, December 18, 2016, 1:00am
Location: Devon at Gollihar
Offense: Accident Involving Injury or Death
Case Number: 1612180016

The Corpus Christi Police Traffic Safety Section is investigating the 30th fatal vehicle crash of 2016 at the intersection of Devon and Gollihar Sunday morning.

Corpus Christi Police responded to the intersection at 1am Sunday morning and learned two motorcycles collided with a 1997 Jeep. The Officers believe that the motorcycles traveled west on Gollihar and the Jeep turned in front of the motorcycles. Officers believe the Jeep turned left from Gollihar to travel north on Devon and the motorcycles struck the passenger side of the Jeep. Officers found the Jeep unoccupied and parked two houses north of the intersection and have not located the operator.

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If you see this wanted person, please do not confront him.  Call 911 and report his whereabouts.

Anyone who knows any additional information about this wanted person should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2600. Information about this  crime may be provided to investigators anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at 888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Adam District, Bravo District, Charlie District, Community Outreach, Crime Stoppers, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

Capital Murder 1400 El Paso

Date: Sunday, December 18, 2016, 11:26 PM
Location: 1400 El Paso
Offense: Capital Murder
Case Number: 1612180109

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 1400 El Paso in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival officers found a 70 year old male shot inside his residence. Officers began CPR until medics arrived and transported the victim To Spohn Memorial where he succumbed to his injuries. Officers contained the scene until homicide detectives arrived.

Officers learned that there was a disturbance earlier in the day  with Domingo Villarreal (8-15-1996). When Domingo left he kicked the dog, threw down the Christmas tree and threatened to come back and do harm to the family. Later that evening the suspect and several other individuals were seen on surveillance video arriving in a white SUV similar to a Nissan Juke stopping in front of the house. Suspects are seen exiting the vehicle and going into the residence. Once the shooting occurred the suspects got back into the vehicle and drove away.  A traffic stop was conducted of the Nissan Juke and officers detained the occupants. Witnesses provided information to detectives of the identities of the suspects involved. Detectives were able to develop enough probable cause to Arrest Domingo Villarreal (08-15-1996), Ian Rey Hernandez (03-10-1996) and Andrew Jorge Luis (05-08-1994) for capital murder. All three were transported to the City Detention Center.

This is still and active investigation and more information may be released at a later time.

Adam District, Bravo District, Charlie District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report December 19, 2016

Date: Sunday, December 18, 2016, 5:43 am
Location: 1500 Antoinette Dr.
Offense: Burglary, Possession of Marijuana,
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Case Number: 1612180033

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 15oo Antoinette for a burglary in progress. Officers were advised that the alarm company stated the wrong password was given and they could hear yelling in the background. Officers arrived and observed the 20 year old victim in the roadway. The victim advised that he was asleep when he heard someone trying to enter a code into the alarm keypad. Shortly after that he heard someone in his home. The victim heard someone in the next bedroom. He opened the door and observed the 19 year old male suspect. The suspect used to be a roommate but was evicted 5 months ago. The victim chased the suspect from the house. The victim observed that a window was open in a bedroom and the screen had been removed and placed on the ground. The victim stated that he believed the suspect was on drugs, wearing a long sleeved shirt and jeans.

Officers checked the area and observed a vehicle turn into a residence at 1600 Antoinette. The subject appeared to be confused and he matched the description of the suspect. Officers contacted the subject who appeared very nervous and was making furtive movements inside the vehicle. Officers detained the subject until the victim arrived on scene to identify him. The victim positively identified the suspect and officers arrested Hallam Russell (4-14-1997) for burglary. Officers found marijuana and drug paraphernalia inside the car, Hallam was additionally charged. Hallam was transported to the City Detention Center.

Date: Sunday, December 18, 2016, 1:03 PM
Location: 1800 Baldwin Blvd.
Offense: Aggravated Assault
Case Number: 1612180057

Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to 600 Elizabeth, Spohn Shoreline, in reference to a walk in shooting. Officers contacted the 32 year old male victim who had been shot in the right arm and the right side of his chest. The victim advised that he was driving in the area of 1800 Baldwin and observed an unknown male in a gold car staring at him. The victim stared back and asked the suspect if he knew him. The suspect pulled a handgun and fired at the victim several times. There was a 35 year old female in the car with the victim and she also heard the conversation between the victim and suspect. She advised that she heard the shots and felt the bullets fly by her. The victim fled the scene and that is when the female noticed the victim had been shot. The victim then drove himself to the hospital.

Officers located the victims vehicle and observed several bullet holes in the windshield. The only suspect description was a male between 25-35 years old with a tattoo under his eye. If you have any information about this crime 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.