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Crime Stoppers, Criminal Investigations Division, Gang Unit, Narcotics/Vice Division, Patrol Division, SWAT Operations

NARCOTICS OFFICERS RAID SOUTHSIDE DRUG OPERATION

CCPD Narcotics officers believe they disrupted a major drug distribution operation after serving a search warrant Friday afternoon at an apartment in the 3800 block of Caravelle Parkway. The search warrant was the culmination of a long term undercover investigation of the occupants and their involvement in the distribution of illegal narcotics in the City of Corpus Christi.

During the search of the apartment investigators seized approximately 18.5 lbs of synthetic cannabinoid, 5 ounces of methamphetamine, ½ ounce of crack cocaine, 2.71 grams of powdered cocaine, and 2 ounces of marijuana, along with $7257.00 in cash believed to be proceeds from drug dealing.

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In addition to the illicit drugs and cash, Officers seized multiple firearms, including five assault rifles, two shotguns, nine handguns, and hundreds of rounds of ammunition.  Two sets of body armor were located in the apartment as well.

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Arrested during the raid were Longino Garcia Castillo (DOB: 5-22-90), Mary Beth Zamora (DOB: 9-3-90), Isaiah Martinez (DOB: 5-25-97), Summer Escamilla (DOB: 4-23-99), and Serena Escamilla (DOB: 10-13-91). All five face felony charges of manufacturing and delivery of a controlled substance, a first degree felony punishable by from five to ninety-nine years in prison. Zamora was additionally charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, and Unlawful Possession of Body Armor by a Felon, both felonies.

The large amount of seized drugs, cash and weaponry suggests this was a large scale supplier of synthetic cannabis and other narcotics within Corpus Christi. CCPD Narcotics Investigators continue to target such dealers to combat the proliferation of synthetic cannabis in our community. Narcotics Investigators will continue to pursue leads as a result of this operation and are confident that more arrests and seizures will follow.

Adam District, Community Outreach, Crime Stoppers, Criminal Intelligence Unit, Criminal Investigations Division, Gang Unit, Patrol Division

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.

Community Outreach, Crime Stoppers, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

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

 

Adam District, Crime Stoppers, Criminal Investigations Division

Shooting suspect from 4900 Olympia in custody.

Oscar Merado Chapa (12/6/1980) turned himself in to Deputies at Nueces County Jail. This occurred at 1:00PM September 20, 2016. chapa_oscar_merado_12061980

Chapa is accused of kicking in a door of a residence at 4900 Olympia and shooting a 30 year old male in the stomach.

Adam District, Bravo District, Charlie District, Crime Stoppers, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District, Patrol Division

Warrant issued for shooting suspect at 4900 Olympia Drive.

A warrant has been issued for the suspect in the Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon at 4900 Olympia Drive. This happened on Sunday September 18, 2016 at 9:26am. The offender kicked in the front door of the residence and shot the 30 year old male victim with a handgun in the stomach.

Corpus Christi Police Officers are looking for Oscar Merado Chapa (12/6/1980). He is 6 feet tall weighing 185 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.

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The warrant is for Burglary with the Intent to Commit a felony and Aggravated  Assault W/Deadly Weapon. The bond has been set at $40,000.

If you know his whereabouts or have any additional information about this crime, call Robbery Investigators 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.

Adam District, Bravo District, Charlie District, Community Outreach, Crime Stoppers, Criminal Intelligence Unit, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District, Patrol Division

Warrant Issued for Attempted Kidnapping

Corpus Christi Police Detectives have obtained a arrest warrant for the attempted kidnapping of a 9 year old girl on 2000 Hudson Street.

Police are looking for Arnulfo Rodriguez Santacruz (06-20-1991). He is 5 feet 11 inches tall weighing approximately 185 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes.

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Arnulfo was last seen driving a 2001 blue Dodge Stratus, license plate# BZB4208. The car has faded paint on the roof and is missing a Dodge decal on the drivers side door.

The warrant number is 16-FE-00312-JP1-1 and has a $100,000 bond.

If you know his whereabouts or have any additional information about this crime, call Family Violence Investigators 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.

Crime Stoppers, Criminal Intelligence Unit, Criminal Investigations Division, Gang Unit

Pharmacy Robbery Suspect in Custody

Date: Monday, September 12, 2016, 4:00PM
Location: 1600 Hickory
Offense: Aggravated Robbery (Penal Code Section 29.03)
Case Number: 1609110049

The Corpus Christi Police Department Gang Unit served an arrest warrant today at approximately 4pm this afternoon in the 1600 block of Hickory. The officers arrested Mark Garcia (06-19-1991) for an aggravated robbery warrant with a bond of $200,000.

Garcia is accused of pulling a gun on a employee of a pharmacy in the 5600 blk of Saratoga Blvd. and taking $2,700 dollars worth of drugs. He was transported to the City Detention Center.

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Adam District, Bravo District, Charlie District, Crime Stoppers, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District, Gang Unit, Patrol Division

Capital Murder Update

On Friday, September 2, 2016 Corpus Christi Police Detectives received a tip indicating that Truanser Hughes (04-19-97) was involved in the Captial Murder from the Shooter’s Depot, located at 5526 Leopard, where the owner George Koumbis was killed and a store employee was seriously injured.

Truanser Hughes was located and arrested by members of the US Marshal Fugitive Apprehension Task Force on an unrelated Aggravated Robbery (August 2016) warrant. Truanser Hughes was interviewed by Criminal Investigation Homicide Detectives and additionally charged with the Shooter’s Depot Capital Murder. Bond was set at $1,000,000.

During the course of the investigation, three other individuals were identified for their involvement in the Capital Murder. Detectives obtained Capital Murder warrants for the following individuals: Filamir Gomez Jr (6/11/96), Jeremiah Jenkins (2/13/88), and Darien Marshall (1/31/94). Bonds were set at $1,000,000.

The Shooter’s Depot investigation is ongoing, as Detectives continue to work with the US Marshals and members of the ATF. Should any member of the community know the whereabouts, or have additional information, on the wanted individuals, they are asked to contact 911 or Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477), with the information.

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Bravo District, Crime Stoppers, Criminal Investigations Division

Patrol Report July 14, 2016

Date: 07/13/2016    11:47 AM
Location: 600 S. Staples
Offense: Burglary of a Motor Vehicle (P.C. 30.04) A Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1607130063

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 600 S. Staples in reference to a burglary to a vehicle. The victim advised that he parked his vehicle at S. Staples and Park St. and went inside a location for five minutes. When he came out he found the back drivers side window broken. Missing was a backpack containing a bank bag, gym bag and a wallet. The gym bag had a firearm inside of it. The victim did not see anyone following him today. Police searched the area but were not able to locate any suspects.

Anyone who knows any additional information about this crime should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2600. Information about this  crime may be provided to investigators anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at 888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Date: 07/13/2016    10:19 PM
Location: 900 Greenbay Dr.
Offense: Aggravated Assault (PC 22.02) 2nd Degree Felony
Case Number: 1607130174

Corpus Christi Police Officer were dispatched to 900 Greenbay Dr. in reference to a shooting victim. Officers arrived but were unable to locate a victim. A short time later Medic 13 located the victim at the Stripes at 9600 Flour Bluff Dr. The 48 male victim had a small puncture wound to his lower abdomen . The victim was able to give a description  of the suspect. Officers went to 900 Greenbay and made contact with the 47 year old male suspect.

The suspect advised that he got into a argument with the victim because he was knocking loudly on his door. The victim was told to leave and did but returned a short time later. The suspect observed the victim come onto his property and take a bicycle. The 38 year old female witness gave chase to the victim and confronted him which escalated into an argument. The suspect grabbed a pellet gun and shot the victim once to protect the witness and the property. The pellet gun was collected as evidence and the scene was processed. The victim was transported to Spohn Memorial Hospital for treatment.

Date: 07/14/2016    2:58 AM
Location: 300 Stages Drive
Offense: Assault Family Violence (PC 22.01) A Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1607140021

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 300 Stages Dr. in reference a disturbance with a weapon.  Officers arrived and heard loud yelling coming from inside the residence. Officers made contact with the residents and observed clothing and other household items thrown all over the floor.

The 49 year old male victim advised that his wife was upset because he began a conversation with her about divorce. She then grabbed his things and began throwing them and told him to leave. The victim stated that the confrontation became physical and his wife (suspect) began grabbing and holding him. The victim pushed her away and was then slapped in the face by the suspect. The suspect went upstairs an grabbed a .38 caliber handgun  and was pointing it in the air. The two were struggling over a computer when the gun went off accidentally discharging a round into the ceiling.

Officers arrested Gayle Connolly (02-08-1968) for assault family violence and discharging a firearm in certain municipalities in order to prevent further violence. Gayle was transported to the City Detention Center.

Bravo District, Crime Stoppers, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Couple steals items from lowe’s

Date: 07/10/2016    6:26 PM
Location: 1530 Airline
Offense: Theft (31.03) B Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1607010084

Corpus Christi Police Detectives need your help identifying this male and female who took some tools from Lowe’s without paying. The couple was seen walking through the store and placing items in their basket. They went to the counter to pay and this is when the male suspect distracted the employee. The female suspect bypassed the counter with the items in the basket and left the store.

Anyone who knows any additional information about this crime should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2600. Information about this  crime may be provided to investigators anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at 888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.