Category Archives: Community Outreach

Charlie District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Photos of Robbery Suspect Released

Occurred on Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 00:57
Location: 4126 Staples Street http://goo.gl/maps/O7E1W
Event:  Aggravated Robbery
Case Number: 1312110005

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Corpus Christi Police Department Robbery Detectives are asking the public’s assistance to help identify a robbery suspect.  On Wednesday, December 11, 2013,  a 23-year-old man reported a robbery at a local fast food restaurant.  He told Officers a man walked into the restaurant and held him up at gunpoint; demanding money from the register.  The suspect left with an undetermined amount and ran to the apartment complex located at 802 Berry Street.

The suspect is described as wearing a red shirt underneath a dark blue sweat shirt with a hood, black warm-up pants with a white stripe on the outside of each leg, black tennis shoes, black and white gloves, and his face was covered with a mask.

Anyone who knows any additional information about this crime should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2841.   Information about unsolved crimes may be provided to investigators anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Community Outreach

REACH FOR THE STARRS!!

Wouldn’t you want to be helped if you were in need??
If yes, then let’s pay it forward and REACH FOR THE STARRS!!

Pave Diamond Ring donated by Denny Bales Diamonds for Starrs fundraiser. Ring valued at $11,200
Pave Diamond Ring donated by Denny Bales Diamonds for Starrs fundraiser. Ring valued at $11,200

Join us in lending a helping hand to Ken and Karen Starrs whose house burned down in January of this year.

Karen was seriously burned when she reentered the house in order to rescue their two cats.  Both cats and dogs made it out alive; unfortunately, their beloved bird did not.

Ken and Karen both joined the City of Corpus Christi Police Department in August of 1977.  Captain Starrs retired in January 2004 and Karen, a Crime Prevention Specialist retired in January 2003.

Denny Bales, owner of Denny Bales Diamonds is donating an 18k White Gold custom-made Ladies’ Ring featuring 4.3 Carats in Pave set diamonds with a retail value of $11,200.

This ring can be yours by participating in the fundraising raffle benefitting Ken and Karen Starrs.  The ring will be raffled on Friday, December 20th at 4:00pm.  Our objective is to sell 1000 tickets at $25 for each ticket.  Whenever possible, we would like to sell the tickets in blocks of 10 and as a thank you, you will receive two free raffle tickets.

Tickets may be purchased at Denny Bales Diamonds, 7009 S. Staples Street (361-371-2975) and the Gulf Coast Humane Society, 3118 Cabaniss Parkway (361-225-0845) until Thursday, December 19th at 4:00pm.

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Corpus Christi Man Sentenced for Possession of Child Pornography

Contributed by USATXS-Public Affairs Attorney Angela Dodge:

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – Rex D. McBride, 44, has been ordered to prison for possession of child pornography, announced United States Attorney Kenneth Magidson. McBride pleaded guilty Sept. 18, 2013.

Today, Senior U.S. District Judge John D. Rainey considered the seriousness of the crime and sentenced McBride to a total of 63 months in federal prison to be followed by 10 years of supervised release.

On Nov. 12, 2012, Corpus Christi Police Department – Internet Crimes Against Children (CCPD-ICAC) detectives were conducting an undercover investigation into persons trading child pornography on the Gnutella network. At that time, detectives identified an online user, later identified as McBride, who was offering child pornography for distribution. On three occasions in late 2012, detectives successfully downloaded child pornography from McBride.

On March 20, 2013, a search warrant was executed, during which McBride admitted to downloading and viewing child pornography on the Internet through file sharing software. A forensic evaluation of McBride’s computer led to the discovery of nearly 1500 images of child pornography.

Homeland Security Investigations and CCPD-ICAC investigated.

This case, prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Lance Duke, was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse. Led by the United States Attorneys’ Offices and the Criminal Division’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state and local resources to locate, apprehend and prosecute individuals who sexually exploit children, and to identify and rescue victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visitwww.usdoj.gov/psc. For more information about internet safety education, please visitwww.usdoj.gov/psc and click on the tab “resources.”

Adam District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

CVS Burglary Suspect’s Identity Sought

Date: December 5, 2013, 01:12am
Location: 4101 Hwy 77 http://goo.gl/maps/0PSuw
Event:: Burglary of a Building
Case Number:  1312050012

Corpus Christi Property Crimes Detectives are asking the public’s assistance to help identify the suspect  caught on surveillance video burglarizing the CVS Pharmacy at 4101 Hwy 77.  The suspect can be seen breaking the glass entry door to access the store.  The suspect then breaks into the pharmacy area and takes over $3,600 in pills.  The damage is estimated at $3,000.

Clips of the surveillance video has been uploaded to CorpusChristiPD YouTube account at http://youtu.be/BsopJpWd8IY.

The suspect was wearing a gray sweat suit with a black hoodie and a black hat.  A white cloth can be seen covering the suspect’s face.

Anyone with any information on this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com. Tipster will earn a cash reward if the suspect is identified and arrested.

Community Outreach

Patrol Report December 13, 2013

“Bravo and Charlie” Districts

Date: Friday, December 13, 2013, 11:34pm

Location: 5600 Curtis Clark at 5400 S. Staples  http://goo.gl/maps/AkHNf

Offenses: Driving While intoxicated (P.C. 49.04), Evading Arrest (P.C. 38.04) and Criminal Mischief (P.C. 28.03)

Case Numbers: 1312130182, 1312140001

On December 13, 2013 off duty officers from another jurisdiction were following a vehicle that appeared to have an intoxicated driver. The suspect vehicle stopped in the area of 2000 Treyway. CCPD officers attempted to make contact with the driver. The suspect driver got back into his vehicle and fled the scene. Officers attempted to catch up to the driver who was driving erratically. The suspect drove through a park, striking a fence and began dragging about 100′ of chain link fence behind his vehicle . A CCPD supervisor called off the pursuit. The suspect vehicle continued until it was involved in a three car accident at Curtis Clark and South Staples. The suspect was ejected from his vehicle. The suspect and a accident victim were transported to area hospitals. Their condition is unknown at this time. If the suspect, who is a 24 year old male, is released from the hospital he will be booked into CDC. The incident is still being investigated by Follow Up Investigators at this time.

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District, Narcotics/Vice Division

Search Warrants Served on Two Sabinas Street Homes

Date: December 12, 2013, 5:20pm
Location:  2913 Sabinas Street
Event:  Search Warrant
Case Number:  1312120103/1312100021


Narcotics/Vice Investigations Division officers, Gang Unit Officers and the S.W.A.T. team assisted the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives with the serving of a search warrant at 2913 Sabinas Street.

A search of the home netted a seizure of $5,937 cash,   4.82 grams of black tar Heroin with a value of $482.00, .98 grams of powder Heroin with a street value of $50, and 5 grams of synthetic Marijuana with a street value of $50.00.

A 27-year-old man was arrested by  the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.  Tyler Matthew Haas (12/21/90) along with Charles Lee Slade Jr. (11/12/81)  and Christine Gustin Hailey (05/24/89) were also arrested.  Haas was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance.  Slade and Hailey who arrived  in a stolen vehicle to purchase some Heroin were  charged with Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle.  The charges are State Jail Felonies punishable by up to two years in jail and a $10,000 fine.

Date:  December 12, 2013, 6:24pm
Location:  2933 Sabinas Street
Event:  Search Warrant
Case Number:  1312120115

Jeremy Juan Velasquez
Jeremy Juan Velasquez

Narcotics Vice Investigations Division Officers served a search warrant at 2933 Sabinas. A search of the residence netted a seizure of 16 grams of crack cocaine with a street value of $800.00. Officers also seized $864.00 cash.

Jeremy Juan Velasquez (01/14/92) was present at the residence and arrested.  He was charged with Manufacture and Delivery of a Controlled Substance which is a First Degree Felony punishable by up to 99 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Call 888-TIPS; Earn Extra Cash

Date: October 8, 2013, 12:41pm
Location:  5014 Crosstown HWY 286
Event: Burglary of a Vehicle
Case Number:  1310080065

Corpus Christi Property Detectives are asking the public’s assistance to help identify a man caught on surveillance video burglarizing the victim’s vehicle at a local hotel.  The suspect can be taking a firearm from a black Nissan Altima.

The surveillance video has been uploaded to CorpusChristiPD YouTube account at http://youtu.be/6gFey336nLg.

Anyone with any information on this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com. Tipster will earn a cash reward if the suspect is identified and arrested.

Adam District, Community Outreach, Uncategorized

Three Men Charged in Theft of $6,200 in Power Tools

Date:  December 10, 2013, 1:45pm
Location:  3829 Hwy 77 http://goo.gl/maps/mz9Qz
Event:  Theft
Case Number:  1312100061

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Corpus Christi Police with the assistance of a Nueces County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Officer captured and arrested three men involved in the theft of two power tools valued at $6,200.

Rodolfo Rodriguez (10/22/81), Daniel Omar Contreras Jr. (03/29/83), and Rogelio Lopez Campos (01/03/76) were observed by an unidentified witness enter a truck and take the items.  The witness waited for the owner to return to his vehicle and provided him with a license plate of the suspect vehicle.

The suspect vehicle registration returned out of Robstown and a nearby Nueces County Sheriff’s Officer located the vehicle parked by the front gate of Starry Pawn Shop, 1600 Hwy 44.

The stolen items were recovered and the men arrested.  All three men were charged with Theft~All Other Thefts which is a State Jail Felony punishable by two years in jail and a $10,000 fine.

Our thanks to the unidentified witness, the Nueces County Sheriff’s K-9 Officer, and our Adam District Patrol Officers, whose combined efforts helped capture these three suspects and recover the victim’s stolen property.

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Cigarette Bandits Identity Sought

Reported Date:  December 2, 2013, 08:04am
Location: 818 S. Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/lIaAo
Event: Burglary of a Building
Case Number:  1312020038

Corpus Christi Police Detectives are asking the public’s assistance in identifying two individuals involved in the burglary of Wencar, Incorporated on November 29, 2013.

The two men can be seen on video surveillance cameras filling up two bags with cartons of cigarettes.  It is estimated over $25,000 worth of cigarette cartons were stolen by the two men.

Anyone with any information on this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com. Tipsters will earn a cash reward if the suspect is arrested.

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Do you know these men? Call 888-TIPS

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Date Occurred:  November 14, 2013, 3:16pm
Location:  3829 Hwy 77 http://goo.gl/maps/6vn0y
Event:  Credit Card Abuse
Case Number:  1311140079

Corpus Christi Police Detectives are asking the public’s assistance in identifying two males involved in a credit card abuse investigation.  Two men accompanied by a teenager used the victim’s stolen credit card information to make a couple of purchases at a local Wal-Mart.

The first suspect is a slim Hispanic male in his mid-20’s to mid-30’s and standing 5’5” to 5’9” feet tall.  He can be seen on video surveillance wearing a white pullover, white pants, black tennis shoes and a white cap.  The suspect is  accompanied by a young Hispanic juvenile approximately eight to twelve years of age.  The juvenile was wearing a gray tank top, checkered shorts and black shoes with red socks.

The second suspect is a Black male, in his early to late 20’s and standing six feet tall.  He can be seen wearing a black pullover over a yellow t-shirt, black pants, and black shoes with red shoe strings.

A clip of the store’s video surveillance has been uploaded to the police department’s CorpusChristiPD YouTube account at   http://youtu.be/rrlVnweYTuw.

Anyone with any information on this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com. Tipsters will earn a cash reward if the suspect is arrested.