Category Archives: Community Outreach

Bravo District, Community Outreach

Bravo District Report for July 16, 2013

Date: July 15, 2013, 8am
Location: 1301 Airline
Event: Aggravated Robbery 
Case Number: 1307150042

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A Walgreen’s pharmacy technician reported a man armed with a knife demanded two specific narcotics.  The man left when the technician informed the man the named narcotics were not kept at the store.

The suspect is described at Hispanic male, standing 5’2” to 5’5” feet tall, and weighing 150 to 165 lbs.  He was last seen wearing an off white shirt and blue jeans.

Anyone with any information on this crime is encouraged 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 or arrested.

Charlie District, Community Outreach

Charlie District Report for July 15, 2013

Date:  July 15, 2013, 12:38pm
Location: 5488 S.Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/oB9QE
Event: Wanted Subject
Case Number: 1307150082/1307150083

Alicia Maria Deleon
Serenity Lynn McCracken

Police were called to La Palmera Mall for two women who were trying to use checks and cards at several stores with their identification.  Officers located the two women  at the Radio Shack and arrested the two women.

Serenity Lynn McCracken (09/15/77) lied about her identity and found to be wanted.  McCracken was charged with an outstanding Nueces County Burglary warrant (No Bond) and Failure to Identify as a Fugitive from Justice.

Alicia Maria Deleon (12/05/88) was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance when an assorted collection of pills were found in her possession.

Date: July 15, 2013, 3:21pm
Location: 4700 Ingram Drive http://goo.gl/maps/ZZAvq
Event: Evading in a Vehicle
Case Number:  1307150108
AlfonsoArnulfoLongoriaPolice were dispatched to 4834 Hamlett Drive for a wanted subject at the residence. As Officers were en route they were advised that the wanted suspect Alfonso Longoria (02/20/90) had left in a black Ford Explorer.  The SUV was observed in the 2400 block of Sunnybrook and Officers attempted to pull it over.

Longoria refused to pull over and continued to the 4800 block of Ingram where he was blocked in by Officers.  He was arrested and booked at the City Detention Center.  Longoria was charged with ten outstanding warrants. He had seven outstanding Nueces County warrants and three outstanding Municipal Court warrants:

Possession of a Controlled Substance (No Bond)
Failure to Appear for Motion to Revoke Probation for a Theft charge ($10,000 Bond)
Failure to Appear Possession of Marijuana ($10,000 Bond)
Failure to Appear for Motion to Revoke Probation for a Possession of Marijuana ($10,000 Bond)
Failure to Appear for Motion to Revoke Probation for a Criminal Trespass ($10,000 Bond)
Failure to Appear for Motion to Revoke Probation for a 2nd Possession of Controlled Substance ($10,000 Bond)
Failure to Appear for Motion to Revoke Probation for Evading Arrest ($10,000 Bond)
Municipal Court warrant for Failure to Appear in the amount of $319.
Municipal Court warrant for Violation of Promise to Appear in the amount of $352.10
Municipal Court warrant for Failure to Appear in the amount of $319

Community Outreach

Do You Need a Four-Legged Friend??

Corpus Christi Animal Care Services and People Assisting Animal Control (PAAC) will be holding an adoption event on Saturday July 13, 2013 from 1:00pm – 4:45pm at 2626 Holly Road. We have many cats and dogs available for adoption during this event. About 75 of these pets will have half or all of the adoption fees paid through sponsorship.

If your considering adopting a pet please come see us on Saturday. If you cannot attend this event please spread the word and like us on our Animal Care Services Facebook page.

PAAC is accepting donations for adoption sponsorship as well as the newly implemented targeted spay and neuter program.

Bravo District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Man Wanted for July 1st Robbery

Cancel Wanted Status-Jesus Garcia arrested in Gregory, Texas

Date: July 1, 2013, 9:56pm
Location: 4342 S. Alameda Street http://goo.gl/maps/aWUSY
Event: Robbery
Case Number: 1307010170
JesusGarcia
Corpus Christi Police Department Robbery Detectives are asking the public’s assistance in locating Jesus Garcia (03/23/85) who is wanted for a July 1, 2013 robbery.  His bond is set at $25,000.  Garcia is accused of assaulting a 24-year-old man as he walked out of a local bar.  The victim was knocked to the ground and robbed.

Anyone with any information on the whereabouts of Garcia is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip on www.888TIPS.com. Callers will earn a cash reward is the suspect is identified and arrested.

The original  post can be viewed at CCPD Blotter post at http://wp.me/p1D8kP-3AM.

Community Outreach, Narcotics/Vice Division

Two Men Arrested; Drugs Seized

Date: July 10, 2013, 12:19am
Location:  3002 Antelope Street http://goo.gl/maps/PdjVC
Event:  Possession of a Controlled Substance
Case Number:  1307100004

Officers with the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Narcotic Vice Investigations Division along with the assistance of Patrol Officers served a search warrant at 3002 Antelope Street.  A search of the residence resulted in the seizure of 8 pounds of Marijuana, 2.48 grams of Methamphetamine, one hit of acid, and $2806 in cash.

Jose Juan Moreno (05/09/91) and Eleazar Leo Martinez (12/07/92) were both arrested and booked at the City Detention Center.   Moreno was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Marijuana, both 3rd degree felonies.  Martinez was charged with a State Jail Felony count of Possession of a Controlled Substance and a misdemeanor count of Possession of Marijuana when he was found to have a hit of acid and marijuana on his person.

Charlie District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Charlie District Report for July 9, 2013

Date:  July 9, 2013, 11:50pm
Location:  1600 Hickory
Event:  Wanted Subject
Case Number: 1307090002
MayraGomez
During a traffic stop, Mayra Gomez (09/27/82) was arrested for an outstanding Nueces County warrant for Failure to Appear on an Assault with a Deadly Weapon.  No bond.

Date:  July 8, 2013, 1:09pm
Location:  4914 S. Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/fn6pD
Event:  Theft~Shoplifting
Case Number:  1307080082
AlmaGloriaEsquivel

Police were called to Cavendar’s Boot City for a shoplifter who had hidden a couple of pairs of jeans valued at $107 inside her purse. The suspect then had her 12-year-old daughter walk out of the store with her purse.

Alma Gloria Esquivel (11/20/76) was arrested and charged with Theft~Shoplifting Two or More Previous Convictions.  Her misdemeanor charge was upgraded to a State Jail Felony.  The daughter was not charged and released to family members.

Date:  July 8, 2013, 9:45pm
Event:  5425 S. Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/QlMuI
Location:  Robbery
Case Number:  1307080163

A loss prevention officer was shoved to the ground after he contacted a man for stealing a couple of bags of chips and a candy bar.  The man fled, running towards S. Staples Street and S. Padre Island Drive.  The victim sustained minor scrapes and abrasions.

The suspect is described as a bushy haired Hispanic man, early 20’s, standing 5’5” feet tall, and weighing 160 lbs.  He was last seen wearing white t-shirt, dark-colored pants and shoes.

Anyone with any information on this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at http://www.888TIPS.com.  Tipsters will be paid a cash reward if the suspect is identified and arrested.

Bravo District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Bravo District Report for July 9, 2013

Date:  July 8, 2013, 09:30am
Location:  5900 Crooked Creek Drive http://goo.gl/maps/jkHIL
Event:  Burglary of a Habitation
Case Number:  1307080076

The homeowner reported to police his home was burglarized and entry made through a sliding glass door.   A couple of computers and jewelry valued a$1,400 was taken.

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

Date: July 8, 2013, 4:30pm
Location: 6225 Saratoga Boulevard http://goo.gl/maps/QBSo6
Event: Assault
Case Number: 1307080122
GilbertRojas
A distraught 20-year-old woman walked into the apartment complex office asking for assistance after she’d been assaulted by her boyfriend.  Witnesses told police they observed Gilbert Rojas (02/14/95) slap the victim.

Officers searched for Rojas and found him attempting to the leave the complex.  As Officers blocked Rojas’ escape, he jumped out of the car and took off running.  Officers chased Rojas east on Cimarron Boulevard, through a convenience store parking lot, and over a fence.  Rojas who had an ankle monitor was caught and arrested.  He was charged with Assault and Evading Arrest.

Date:  July 8, 2013, 8:13pm
Location:  721 Quetzal http://goo.gl/maps/KijYr
Event:  Aggravated Assault
Case Number:  1307080154

Police are investigating an assault in which a 33-year-old man pointed a firearm at the 24-year-old victim after a disturbance.  The victim attempted to lure the suspect away from the apartment and away from his family.  The neighbors called police and the suspect fled prior to the officers arrival.

The suspect is described as a 33-year-old Hispanic man, standing 5’8” feet tall, and weighing 200 lbs.  Anyone with any information on this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at http://www.888TIPS.com.  Tipsters will be paid a cash reward if the suspect is identified and arrested.

Community Outreach

4th of July Beach – Update

Corpus Christi Police Department
4th of July Enforcement and Operations – Update

During the 4th of July weekend the Corpus Christi Police Department (CCPD) assigned an additional six officers to the beach. The following numbers are from the additional assignment.

Arrests: 12
Firework Citations: 2
Directive to Apprehend: 1
Curfew: 2
Minor in Possession: 3

The CCPD also joined forces with the Fire Department to enforce the Consumer Fireworks ordinance during the night of the 4th of July. In all, 21 citations were issued during this enforcement period.

Between 6 p.m. July 4th to 5 a.m. July 5th the Corpus Christi Police Department’s MetroCom recieved 1,178 calls for service. Of those calls, 395 were solely for fireworks.

Bravo District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Woman Assaulted on Beach

Date: July 6, 2013, 01:04am
Location:  Beach Marker 210
Event:  Aggravated Assault
Case Number:  1307060013

Corpus Christi Police Detectives are investigating the assault of a 32-year-old woman which occurred on Saturday, July 6th.  The woman had sustained serious head trauma and taken to Spohn Memorial by CCFD Emergency Personnel.

At this time, the motive for the assault is unknown and there is no suspect information available.  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.   Callers will earn a cash reward if the suspect is identified and arrested.

Community Outreach

Clerk Uninjured During Robbery

Date: June 23, 2013, 03:01am
Location: 4444 Weber Road http://goo.gl/maps/5lmSD
Event:  Aggravated Robbery
Case Number:  1306230029

Corpus Christi Police Robbery Detectives are asking the public’s assistance in identifying a man responsible for robbing a Stripes Convenience Store at gunpoint. The suspect threatened to shoot the store clerk if she didn’t hand over the money from the register.

The clerk complied with the suspect and he was given an undetermined amount of money.  The suspect is described a light-skinned Hispanic man, standing 5’2″ to 5’4″ feet tall, and weighing 150 to 165 lbs.  He was last seen wearing a dark-colored beanie type hat, white shirt, and denim shorts.

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