Category Archives: Community Outreach

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

Nine Women Jailed in “Jane Sting”

On Friday, November 15, 2013, at 9:00pm, the Corpus Christi Police Department working in conjunction with the Nueces County District Attorney’s Office and several non-profit community partners  continued with their prostitution diversion initiative called “Red Cord.”

The community partners consist of the Coastal Bend WELLNESS Foundation,  C2 Counseling,  I Am Blue Nation, Men’s and Women’s Health Clinic, Metro Ministries, the Nueces County District  Attorney’s Office, Nueces County Health Department,  the Rock City Church, and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.  These agencies will provide service which range from Advocacy, Case Reviews, Child Welfare Checks, Clothing, Counseling, Drug Treatment, Food, Sexual Health Education, Short Term Housing, and STD Screening.

The Narcotics Vice Investigations Division conducted a “Jane Sting” in the Adam and Delta District areas of the City.  Once an arrest was made, the arrested individual was taken to the Corpus Christi Police Department where an Assistant District Attorney reviewed the individuals criminal history to determine if they were eligible to participate in the “Red Cord” program.

If the offender was deemed eligible for the program they were offered various services by several partner agencies.  The services such as substance abuse treatment, health evaluation and treatment, mental health evaluation and treatment, job skills programs, education programs as well as temporary housing are provided by the non-profit partners at no cost to the offenders.

If the offender agreed to participate in the program, the prosecution of the prostitution charge is deferred pending successful completion of the program.  Once, the defendant successfully completes the program the prostitution charge will be dismissed.  Should the offender fail to comply with the program and not complete it successfully, they will be prosecuted on the original charge.

Defendants who did not qualify for the Red Cord program as result of their criminal history will still be offered services that will assist them in exiting their destructive life style.  Two offenders qualified for the program and agreed to participate. 

It is the belief of the Corpus Christi Police Department as well as our collaborative partners that it is extremely important that we work to assist these individuals in overcoming the numerous issues that have led them to be caught in a cycle of abuse and victimization.  It is our strong belief that provided with the appropriate treatment and support some of these individuals can overcome their destructive life style and become productive members of our society.

The following women were arrested during the operation:

Margaret Ann Knight (10/29/63) was charged with Prostitution 3rd or More (SJF) ~ #1311150098 
Michelle Pena (08/07/72) was charged with Prostitution (BM) ~ #1311150104
Ashley Nicole Rodriguez (06/15/88) was charged Prostitution (BM) ~ #1311150100
Monica Dominguez (05/13/82) was charged with Prostitution (BM) ~ #1311150103
Alicia Garcia (07/09/81) was charged with  Prostitution (BM) ~ #1311150107
Avery April Flores (07/09/81)was charged with Prostitution (BM) ~ #1311150110
Elizabeth Robles (06/22/79) was charged with Prostitution (BM) ~ #1311150114
Amber Thomas (0/04/84) was charged with Prostitution (BM) ~ #1311150119
Patricia Hernandez (03/05/71) was charged with Prostitution (BM) ~ #1311150142

A State Jail Felony (SJF) is punishable by up to two years in jail and a $10,000 fine, while the Class “B” Misdemeanor is punishable by up to 180 days and a $2,000 fine.

Bravo District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Police Seek Culprits in Thefts of Security Cameras

Date:  November 1st and November 13th, 2013
Location:  1818 Rodd Field
Event: Theft
Case Number:  1311010037/1311130118

Corpus Christi Property Crimes Detectives are asking the public’s assistance to help identify the suspects responsible for stealing the 72-year-old victim’s security cameras on two separate occasions.

Clips of the video surveillance have been uploaded to the Police Department’s CorpusChristiPD YouTube account at http://youtu.be/KVAQRnDRnD0.      

If anyone knows the identity or has any information on these crimes please call Detective G. Shipley at 361-886-2841.  If you would to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com.  Callers will earn a cash reward if the suspects are identified and arrested.

 
Community Outreach

Local Man Charged with Sexual Performance by a Child

Date:  November 14, 2013, 2:12pm
Location: 5602 Old Brownsville Road
Event: Sexual Performance by a Child Arrest
Case Number: 1311020126

AndrewLeeEnsingerThe Corpus Christi Police Department would like to thank the community and our local Media for helping detectives identify the man who solicited a 14-year-old juvenile male.

After receiving several tips, detectives were able to identify Andrew Lee Ensinger (08/09/77) and obtain a warrant for his arrest. 

Ensinger was arrested on November 14, 2013 at his place of employment, 5602 Old Brownsville Road.  He was charged with the outstanding warrant for Sexual Performance by a Child which is a Second Degree Felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.  Ensinger’s bond was set at $75,000.

The original CCPD Blotter post can be viewed at http://wp.me/p1D8kP-481.

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Identity of Robbery Suspect Sought

Date: November 7, 2013,
Location:  3601 S. Staples Street
Event: Robbery
Case Number:  1311070008

Corpus Christi Police Homicide/Robbery Detectives are asking the public’s assistance to help identify a man who robbed a local Stripes Convenience Store.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic man, 30 to 45 years of age, standing six feet tall, and weighing 200 lbs. 

Clips and photographs of the video have been uploaded to the Police Department’s CorpusChristiPD YouTube account at http://youtu.be/R9aUnK-QFgA.

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 identified and arrested.
Community Outreach

Police Apprehend Kidnapping Suspect

Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 12:57pm

Location: 10241 South Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/XOzzh

Offense: Aggravated Kidnapping

Case Number: 1311130054

Corpus Christi Police arrested a 43-year-old man for kidnapping a 36-year-old woman Wednesday at 10241 South Padre Island Drive. Corpus Christi Police responded to several calls of a man who displayed a handgun to a woman while she was in the drive through of a restaurant. The man with the handgun got into the driver’s seat and drove away with the woman in the woman’s white sport utility vehicle.

A Corpus Christi Police Officer saw the white sport utility vehicle in a parking space at a bank next to the restaurant and confronted the kidnapping suspect, 43-year-old Craig Davis (8/6/1970). The 36-year-old woman got out of the vehicle and Davis reversed the vehicle into two vehicles behind him. Davis exited the vehicle and ran on foot to the north side of South Padre Island Drive where Corpus Christi Police apprehended Davis.

Davis was arrested for Aggravated Kidnapping, Aggravated Robbery, Criminal Mischief, and Evading Arrest. The victim was not injured. One Corpus Christi Police Officer received a minor injury, a cut to the face during the struggle with Davis in an effort to apply handcuffs. Davis was exposed to the electronic control device in order to place him in police custody, and was not injured. Davis was then delivered to the city detention center.

Charlie District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Help Identify this man; call 888-TIPS

Date:  November 2, 2013, 7:26pm
Location:  McArdle Road/Dody Street
Event: Sexual Performance by a Child
Case Number: 1311020126

Corpus Christi Police Detectives are asking the public’s assistance to help identify a man who approached a juvenile and made inappropriate remarks to him.  The man offered to pay the 14-year-old money, if the juvenile allowed the suspect to view his private parts.  The juvenile was uninjured and informed parents who called police.

The suspect is described as a slender White male, 25 to 35 years of age, and standing 5’8” to 5’9” feet tall.  He was last seen wearing glasses, a white striped polo shirt, and khaki pants. 

Clips and photographs of the video have been uploaded to the Police Department’s CorpusChristiPD YouTube account at http://youtu.be/kxCEj7c6lx8.

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 identified and arrested.

Community Outreach

Patrol Report November 7, 2013

Adam District

Date:  November 7, 2013, 07:58am
Location:  1826 Frio Street http://goo.gl/maps/gFvwX
Event:  Indecent Exposure (PC 21.08) B Misdemeanor
Case Number:  1311070031

Officers responded to 1826 Frio St. in reference to a man exposing himself in front of Los Encinos Elementary School.  The suspect had left the scene but a witness provided a description of the suspect and a direction of travel. Officers contacted the suspect in the area of 5900 Greenwood Dr. They noticed that the suspect’s pants were opened and his genitals were exposed. The suspect, Anthony Riley (06/01/1954) was positively identified. He was arrested and transported to the City Detention Center.

Bravo District

Date:  November 6, 2013, 10:05pm
Location:  6425 SPID http://goo.gl/maps/0D9b1
Event:  Aggravated Assault (P.C. 22.02) 2nd Degree Felony
Case Number:  1311060144

Officers responded to 6425 SPID at Club Cheetah’s for an assault with injuries. Arriving officers observed the victim unconscious on the ground in front of the business. The victim stopped breathing and officers immediately began CPR until CCFD medics arrived. The victim was transported to Bay Area Medical Center.

Witnesses advised that there was a disturbance inside the club and all that were involved were asked to leave. The disturbance continued in the parking lot. The victim was punched in the head causing him to fall to the ground, knocking him unconscious. The suspects fled the scene before officers arrived. Detectives are following up on all possible leads in this case. The victim was later transported to MMC.

Anyone with any information on this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com. Tipsters will earn a cash reward if the suspect is identified or arrested.

Delta District

Date:  November 7, 2013, 8:51am
Location:  2600 Sonora http://goo.gl/maps/6F5cC
Event:  Aggravated Assault
Case Number:  1311070036

Police responded to the area of 2600 Sonora in reference to a stabbing.

Officers arrived and observed that the 33 year old female victim had been stabbed in the face with a knife. Medic units transported the victim to MMC.

A witness near the home advised Officers that the victim and suspect were heard to be arguing. The witness left the scene but upon their return, observed the suspect stab the victim.

The suspect fled the scene before officers arrived and a BOLO was put out for the suspect. Responding officers I. Rodriguez and S. Morgan observed a subject matching the description in the area of 2800 S. Port. He was taken into custody without incident.

The suspect, Daniel Ramirez (02/06/1980) was arrested and booked into the City Detention Center.

The victim was last listed in critical condition at MMC.

Community Outreach, Patrol Division

Patrol Report for November 6, 2013

Adam District

Date:  November 6, 2013, 00:58am
Location:  6255 IH 37
Event:  Aggravated Assault and Evading in a Vehicle 
Case Number:  1311060009/1311060012

JoshuaDavidBazanRobert Brandon Munoz (09/23/85) was arrested after he assaulted a 21-year-old woman with a knife.  The woman sustained a laceration to her cheek.  She declined medical treatment. 

Munoz fled from Officers, but was later arrested at his residence.  He was arrested and booked at the City Detention Center.  Munoz was charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Evading Arrest in a Vehicle. 

Bravo District

Date:  November 6, 2013, 11:40pm
Location:  1000 NAS DR
Event:  Evading Arrest
Case Number:  1311060001

HerbieWardallHansenAn Officer observed Herbie Wardall Hansen jump up and run behind the wall at the NAS flyover upon seeing his police car.   As the Officer snuck up on Hansen he ran north between the walls to the freeway  another Officer was able to cut him off and force  him to run west into the brushy area between NAS and Lakeside.  Officers caught up to Hansen and arrested him.  Hansen was charged with Evading Arrest and Possession of Marijuana.

Charlie District

Date:  November 5, 2013, 9:00
Location:  5700 Bonner
Event:  Evading Arrest in a Vehicle
Case Number:  1311050054

RobertBrandonMunozOfficers investigating a burglary at 1419 Lipan and contacted the owner of the vehicle who advised their son was possibly driving the vehicle.  Officers began checking the pawn shops and returned to check for Bazan at his parent’s residence.   Officers attempted to contact Joshua David Bazan (05/07/88) as he was driving away.  Bazan fled from Officers turning into a dead-end street where he abandoned his vehicle and fled on foot.  He was captured and arrested.  Bazan was charged with Evading Arrest in a Vehicle, Evading Arrest, and an outstanding Parole Violation.  

Delta District

Date:  November 6, 2013, 2:00am
Location:  2300 Horne
Event:  Welfare Concern
Case Number:  1311060014

 Police were called to the 2300 block of Horne Road for a found child two-year-old child.  A witness advised Officers that the child crossed in front of her vehicle as she drove down Horne Road.  The child was walking towards the McDonald’s.

Officers began knocking on doors in La Armada and any house close by, but had no luck.  With the assistance of MetroComm dispatchers, the uninjured child was reunited with his parents who lived in the 200 block of Pearse. The investigation will be turned over to Texas Family and Protective Services.

Community Outreach

Photos of IHOP Robbery Suspect Released

Date:  November 4, 2013,  7:32pm
Location:  5202 SPID http://goo.gl/maps/yV1ug
Event:  Aggravated Robbery
Case Number:  1311040152

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Two IHOP employees reported to Police they were robbed at knife point by a masked man.  The suspect wearing a mask walked in the back door and forced the manager to open the safe.  The robber then fled out the back door taking an undetermined amount of money.  No one was injured during the robbery.

The suspect is described as a tall man, standing 5’11” to 6’2” feet tall and weighing 220 to 240 lbs.  He was last wearing a hoodie, blue jean shorts, with black and white shoes.

Anyone with 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 identified and arrested.

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Man Charged in Larkspur Shooting

Date:  November 5, 2013, 4:12pm
Location:  4800 block of Larkspur
Event:  Aggravated Assault w/a Deadly Weapon
Case Number:  1311050118

Corpus Christi Police were called to the 4800 block of Larkspur Lane for a shooting with several shots being fired.  Upon their arrival, Officers discovered two individuals had sustained injuries from the gunfire.  A 43-year-old man had been shot in the right ankle and a 39-year-old woman had a gunshot wound to the right arm.  Both were taken to Spohn Memorial with non-life threatening injuries. 

The suspect Rafael Cantu (03/04/37) surrendered himself to Officers and was taken into custody.  He was taken to Police Headquarters for questioning.  Further investigation revealed the 43-year-old man was Cantu’s son and the woman an innocent bystander. 

Cantu was arrested and charged with one count of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon~Family Violence which is a 1st Degree Felony and one count of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon which is a 2nd Degree Felony.  A 1st Degree Felony is punishable by up to 99 years in prison, while the 2nd Degree Felony is punishable by up to 20 years in prison.  If found guilty, a $10,000 fine can be assessed on each charge.