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 (2^nd 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.

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.

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.

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.

Corpus Christi Police Detectives need your help identifying this person of interest.

Detectives would like to speak to this man because they believe he may have information about the Aggravated Assault that occurred September 14, 2016 in the Wal Mart parking lot at Staples and Carmel Parkway. A female was grabbed by a male who tried to force her behind a building and then into a car. The female victim was able to get away.

If you know the identity of this man call CCPD detectives at 361-886-2840, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at 888-TIPS.com.

Date: Tuesday, September 27, 2016 8:01AM
Location: 1400 Brentwood Dr.
Offense: Burglary to a Motor vehicle, Unauthorized use of a Motor Vehicle, Evading, Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana and Drug Paraphernalia
Case Number: 1609270026

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 1400 Brentwood in reference to a stolen vehicle not in progress. Officers contacted the victim who stated that his 2015 Chevy Silverado was stolen. He advised that he saw it last night and when he went outside at 8:00am it was gone. The victim advised that a second vehicle, a Cadillac SUV, was also parked in the driveway and had been burglarized. The victim stated that the spare keys to the truck were in the SUV and were gone. The victim advised that he contacted ON STAR and the truck had been disabled.

CCPD dispatchers were contacted by ON STAR and advised the vehicle was disabled and located the vehicle in the HEB parking lot at 3033 S. Port. Officers arrived and observed the truck. As officers approached the drivers side door was open and a young male wearing a pink shirt and shorts exited the vehicle. When he saw officers he took off running towards Sarita St. A second young male  exited the passengers side of the truck, wearing a black shirt and black pants, and ran towards Tarlton.

The chase was on. Both suspects fled on foot, jumping fences, running down the access road and through various neighborhoods. The suspect in black was taken in to custody at 3100 Lanier. The suspect in pink was observed sitting on a porch at 2700 Elizabeth. When he saw the officers he fled again and was taken into custody in the 2700 block of Cloyde.

Officers returned to the scene, caught their breath and searched the stolen truck. They located marijuana, drug paraphernalia and a brown wax like substance believed to be a narcotic. There was also various items in the truck that the victim stated were not his. The scene was processed and the truck was released to the owner. The two 15 year old males were transported to the Juvenile Detention Center.

Date: Tuesday, September 27, 2016 1:45PM
Location: 6000 SPID
Offense: Forgery (PC 32.21)
Case # 1609270077

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 6000 SPID in reference to a theft in progress at a local bank. As officers were in route they were advised that a male wearing a hardhat and reflective vest was trying to cash a fraudulent check.

When officers arrived they contacted the suspect. The suspect stated that he was trying to cash a check for work he had done. The teller advised that the check he was trying to cash came in as a stolen check. The bank called the business and confirmed that the check was stolen.

Officers arrested Charles Earl Wallace (7-14-1969) and transported him to the city detention center.

Corpus Christi Police are searching for 13 year old Liberty Dehart (01/23/03) who was Last seen on September 19, 2016 wearing Khaki pants, peach/pink shirt and purple hair. Dehart has a belly button piercing and an “L” tattoo on her left shoulder.
Investigators believe Dehart left voluntarily and may be in the company of a 25 yr old male in Rockport, Texas.

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Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2016, 4:45PM
Location: 3802 Caravelle
Offense: Search Warrant
Case Number: 1609200106

At about 4:45PM Corpus Christi Police Department Narcotics Vice Investigations Division served a search warrant at an apartment located at 3802 Caravelle. This warrant was the result of an ongoing investigation into drug dealing from that location.
Seized during the warrant was 39.9 grams of powdered cocaine, 12.1 grams of crystal methamphetamine, and 2.0 grams of marijuana, scales, spoons, razor blades, and packaging materials.  Estimated street value of the drugs was $2350.00.  Also seized were $654.00 in US currency, a Ruger semiautomatic .380 handgun, and a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado.

Arrested was Ernesto Ochoa (6-19-68), who was charged with Manufacture/Delivery of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon.