Category Archives: Community Outreach

Update on SWAT Call out at 1800 Treyway

Corpus Christi Police Officers transported the suspect from the SWAT stand off, Richard Dixon (01/23/1979), from Spohn Memorial Hospital to the City Detention Center.

Murder Suspect in Custody

Date: Friday October 14, 2016, 5:10 PM
Location: 800 Omaha Dr.
Offense: Murder suspect arrested
Case Number: 1610130139

The suspect from the murder at 3500 Bluebonnet has been arrested. Corpus Christi Homicide detectives, U.S. Marshalls and the Corpus Christi Police Patrol Division worked together relentlessly and apprehended the suspect less than 24 hours after the crime. Officers went to the 800 blk. of Omaha Dr. and arrested Andres Garcia (03/08/1962). He was transported to the main station and then to the City Detention Center.

Patrol Report October 13, 2016

Date: Wednesday October 12, 2016, 3:05 PM
Location: 7100 SPID
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated with Child (PC 49.045)
Case Number: 1610120108

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 7100 SPID in reference to a disturbance. Upon arrival officers contacted the involved parties. Officers spoke to the male (reporting party) who advised that the 25 year old female suspect called him to drop the kids off so she could go out drinking. The male stated when he spoke to the suspect on the phone she had slurred speech and sounded intoxicated. The male (reporting party) told officers that he did not want her driving with the kids in that condition. That is why he called the police.

Officers contacted the suspect who was in the drivers seat of a silver Nissan Altima. There were two children in the back seat, a 1 year old female and a 8 year old female. When officers spoke to the suspect her speech was slurred and she was very emotional and displayed other signs of intoxication. There was enough probable cause to make an arrest for driving while intoxicated.

Officers arrested Herrera Soledad (02/24/1991) for driving while intoxicated with a child in the car. Herrera was transported to the City Detention Center. At the detention center Herrera was found in possession of pills that did not belong to her. She was additionally charged with possession of a controlled substance.

Date: Thursday October 13, 2016, 4:51 AM
Location: 11100 Birdwood
Offense: Aggravated Robbery (PC 29.02)
Case Number: 1610130018

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 11100 Birdwood in reference to a burglary in progress. Upon arrival officers contact the 67 year old male victim. He stated that his wife told him that someone was in the vehicles in the driveway. The victim went outside and confronted a 16 year old male suspect near his tan Nissan Exterra with the door open. The victim stated when he confronted the suspect he took off running towards the back yard. There was no outlet in the back yard so the suspect turned around and ran towards the suspect in the front yard. The suspect pushed the victim to the ground and then kicked him before running away. The victim had a minor abrasion to his right shoulder and pain to his head.

Officers received another call just down the street that a home owner caught a subject trying to get into his cars. The home owner chased the subject down the end of 11100 Birdwood and yelled for the suspect to get on the ground. The suspect got on the ground and was taken into custody by a officers. The suspect was then positively identified by the victim. The 16 year old suspect was arrested for robbery. He was found to have property in a back pack from the auto burglaries.  The suspect was also found to be in possession of marijuana. The juvenile suspect was transported to the Nueces County Juvenile Justice Center.

Search Warrant at 1300 Sabinas

This morning, just before 0600 hours, Corpus Christi Police Department Narcotics Vice Investigations Division investigators, assisted by the CCPD SWAT team, served a search and arrest warrant in the 1300 blk of Sabinas Street.  This warrant was the culmination of a lengthy investigation into drug dealing from that location.

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Investigators seized 162.14 grams of synthetic cannabinoid along with about half of an ounce of hydroponic marijuana.  Also seized were scales and US currency.

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Three suspects were arrested as a result of the warrant:

Antonio Leal (4-23-95) was charged with first degree felony Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance and misdemeanor possession of marijuana.

Martina Perez (10-23-62) was charged with first degree felony Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance and misdemeanor possession of marijuana.

Ernest Gutierrez (4-29-78) was charged with misdemeanor possession of marijuana and an outstanding Parole warrant.

Safe Exchange Place locations

The Corpus Christi Police Department wants to remind you about our Safe Exchange Places for online or internet sales or purchases. There are 4 locations in Corpus Christi that are under 24 hour surveillance:

  1. La Retama Central Library – 805 Comanche St.
  2. Ben F. McDonald Public Library – 4044 Greenwood Dr.
  3. Owen R. Hopkins Public Library – 3202 McKinzie Rd.
  4. Anita & W.T. Neyland Public Library – 1230 Carmel Pkwy.

As a reminder, for any exchange, remember the following:

  • Avoid going alone to make an exchange with a stranger. Always bring someone with you.
  • Avoid giving strangers your personal information, including your address.
  • Avoid exchanges at night if possible, even in the designated zone.
  • Avoid remote or out of the way places for exchanges and be careful of persons who insist on secluded locations or exchanges at their home.
  • Let someone know the time and place of your intended exchange and any information regarding the other person.

For more information please visit http://ccpolice.com/government/ccpd/exchange-place

 

Help Identify this Burglary Suspect

Date: September 25-26, 2016                                     Between Sun 6:18pm- Mon 6:00PM
Location: 5500 Hall
Offense: Burglary (PC 30.02)
Case Number: 1609260123

Corpus Christi Police Detectives need your help identifying this suspect involved in this burglary.

Officers responded to 5500 Hall in reference to a burglary. Officers contacted the victim who advised he left his garage secured Sunday Evening. When he returned on Monday he noticed several things out of place. He then observed the back wall to be broken and that multiple power tools were gone. Video was recovered from the scene and shows a male checking a closed door.

If you recognize this man, or have any additional information about this burglary, 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.

Multi-agency Investigation leads to Arrest of Domestic Violence Suspect

On Monday October 3, 2016 a 19 yoa female arrived at Spohn Memorial Hospital seeking treatment for severe bodily injuries consisting of broken orbital sockets to her eyes and fractures to her jaw and bruising on her body she received from her boyfriend days earlier.

Detectives with the CCPD Family Violence Unit started an investigation and learned that the victim was picked up in the city but was driving to Woodsboro, Texas when the repeated assaults occurred. The Portland Police Department was contacted and joined in the investigation as the initial assault occurred in their jurisdiction. It was further leaned that the victim was further assaulted after leaving Portland, Texas enroute to the Refugio, Texas area.

The Refugio County Sheriff’s office was contacted and a detective there was assigned to assist in the multi-agency investigation. The suspect in these assaults was identified as Scott Craig Holder DOB 3/1/ 1990 of both Woodsboro, Texas and Corpus Christi. Refugio Sheriff Detectives notified CCPD that Holder was already a suspect in another aggravated assault of a different female victim in Refugio County that occurred in August, 2016.

As all detectives exchanged notes and investigative leads it became clear that this suspect had committed numerous assaults against both females starting in December, 2015. Refugio County Sheriff’s Office obtained an arrest warrant for Family Violence Assault (Class A) and he was arrested and booked in the Refugio County Jail. In the meantime, Portland Police filed two (2) cases against Holder and obtained 2 felony warrants for his arrest for Aggravated Assault Causing Serious Bodily Injury in Family Violence (2nd degree felony) and Continuing Violence Against the Family. A bond of $500,000 dollars was set. On October 6, 2016 Holder was transferred to the San Patricio County Jail on those charges. CCPD also filed a Class A Family Violence Assault case when it was determined that the second victim was also assaulted in the city.

Domestic Violence is an issue that all law enforcement agencies take very seriously, there are no borders or jurisdictions that one can flee too to hide from justice in these cases. The law enforcement agencies worked closely to hold this subject accountable for his actions and offer services to both victims to assist in their physical and emotional recovery.

Any questions or request for further information can be obtained from CCPD Investigations Cmdr. John Houston at 886-2846, Chief Mark Cory Portland Pd. or Sheriff Robert Bolcik, Refugio County SO.

Patrol Report October 4, 2016

Date: Monday October 3, 2016, 5:10PM
Location: 3224 Niagra
Offense: Public Intoxication (PC 49.02), Poss. of a Controlled Substance (HS 481.1161), Warrant
Case Number: 1610030124

Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to a man down call in the park at 3224 Niagra. Officers received a description of a male in a blue shirt on the bench near the playground area slumped over. When officers arrived they observed a male in a blue shirt on the bench near the playground area slumped over. Officers made contact with the subject who was extremely intoxicated.

The officers arrested David Garcia (01/28/1961) for public intoxication. The officers conducted a check of his name and found that he had an outstanding warrant by the US Marshals Service for probation violation. A search incident to arrest was conducted and Mr. Garcia was found to have 2 hand rolled cigars containing a substance believed to be synthetic marijuana. Mr. Garcia was transported to the City Detention Center.

Date: Monday October 3, 2016, 8:50 PM
Location: 2700 S. Staples
Offense: Hit and Run Crash, Recovered Stolen Vehicle, Found Narcotics
Case Number: 1610030167

Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to a major traffic accident at 2700 S. Staples. Upon arrival officers observed a white Chevrolet Suburban and black Jeep Patriot suv in the North bound lanes. Officers spoke to the 28 year old female driver of the black Jeep. She stated that she was traveling in the opposite direction of the white Suburban. The suburban turned in front of her vehicle causing the crash. She advised that 2 young males, one wearing a shirt and shorts and the other wearing a grey tank top and shorts, exited out the drivers door and fled on foot.

Officers discovered that the white Suburban was stolen from Victoria Texas. As officers were impounding the vehicle they discovered synthetic marijuana cigarettes in the vehicle. The vehicle was processed and the evidence was tagged into the property room. The driver of the Jeep was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The suspects are still outstanding.

 

Patrol Report September 30, 2016

Date: Thursday, September 29, 2016 5:11AM
Location: Airline and SPID
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated (PC 49.04)
Case # 1609290027

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to Airline and SPID in reference to a two vehicle crash. Officers arrived and contacted a witness who advised that a black Jeep Commander ran a red light and caused the crash. Officers made contact with the suspect. The suspect had a strong odor of an intoxicating beverage coming from his breath, his speech was slurred to the point that officers were having a hard time understanding him and he was unsteady on his feet.

Officers performed field sobriety tests and developed enough probable cause to arrest the suspect for DWI. Officers arrested Tristan Michael Perry (12/07/1996) and transported him to the City Detention Center.

Date: Thursday, September 29, 2016 3:30PM
Location: 4100 Ayers
Offense: Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle    (PC 31.07)
Case # 1609290055

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 4100 Ayers in reference to suspicious suspects trying to gain access into a vehicle. Officers arrived observed several subjects attempting to unlock a Black Kia Optima. Officers contacted the 18 year old male suspect who advised that it was his step fathers car and he locked the keys in the car.

Officers ran the plate and were informed by dispatch the the vehicle was stolen. Officers immediately detained the suspect and then contacted the owner of the vehicle. The vehicle had been reported stolen on Sept. 19, 2016. The owner advised that the vehicle was taken without his permission. Officers arrested Cody Dean Armenta (10/29/1997) and transported him to the City Detention Center. The vehicle was returned to the owner.

Date: Thursday, September 29, 2016 1:52PM
Location: 5500 Leopard St.
Offense: Burglary to a Motor Vehicle (PC 30.04)
Case # 1609290092

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 5500 Leopard in reference to a vehicle burglary. Officers contacted the 57 year old male victim. The victim advised that he was inside a restaurant eating. When he came out he noticed that his Ford pickup was unlocked. The victim advised that when he looked inside his truck he noticed several items were taken including some firearms. No suspects were seen entering the vehicle. The scene was processed by Crime Scene Investigators.

If you have any additional information about this crime, call CCPD Detectives at 361-886-2600, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888-TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information results in an arrest it could earn you a cash reward.

Patrol Report September 29, 2016

Date: Wednesday, September 28, 2016 3:28PM
Location: 4200 Patrick
Offense: Aggravated Assault (PC 22.02)
Case # 1609280097

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 4200 Patrick in reference to a fight involving a knife. Officers arrived and contacted a 15 year old male victim. The victim had a small laceration to the top of his right hand and scratches to both sides of his neck. The victim stated that his father banged his head against a wall and threatened to stab him with a knife. The victim stated that he feared for his life and attempted to grab the knife and was cut in the process. He was treated at the scene by medics.

Officers contacted the 38 year old male suspect. He stated there was a disturbance with his son and that he made threats to kill his wife. When the victim would not leave he got a knife in order to scare him into leaving. The suspect stated that the victim lunged for the knife causing the laceration to his hand. Police arrested Brian Coronado ((09-30-1977) and transported him to the City Detention Center.

Date: Wednesday, September 28, 2016 8:58PM
Location: 4300 S. Port
Offense: Arson (PC 28.02)
Case # 1609280144

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to the 4300 block of Ayers in reference to a subject lighting a fire behind businesses. As officers were en route the call was updated advising that a male was spraying a substance on the tires, possibly gasoline, an was still at the location acting erratically.

Officers arrived and were advised by CCFD they had extinguished the fire in the alley way. The male suspect was still on scene and was detained by police. At the time the suspect was contacted he still had a lighter in his hand. Officers observed a bottle containing liquid and a rag sticking out of the top, also referred as a Molotov cocktail. The CCPD bomb squad was called and located two more bottles at the scene. The bomb squad took custody of the devices. Officers arrested Isidro Soto DeLaCruz (10-18-1965) for arson and transported him to the City Detention Center.