Category Archives: Criminal Investigations Division

Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Patrol Report November 4, 2016

Date: Thursday, November 3, 2016 6:59 PM
Location: 900 S. Port
Incident: Aggravated RobberyViolence
Case Number: 1611030124

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 900 S. Port in reference to a robbery. Upon arrival officers contacted the reporting party of the Jalisco Express. She stated that two men came into the restaurant through the front door wearing masks. A gun was pointed at her and the suspects demanded money. The employee gave the suspects the money who then fled on foot. One suspect was wearing a light blue long sleeve shirt, grey and white athletic shorts and grey tennis shoes with white soles. The other suspect was wearing a light blue long sleeve shirt, dark colored long shorts and grey high top tennis shoes.

If you have any additional information about this crime call CCPD Robbery Detectives at 361-886-2600, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn the tipster a cash reward.

Date:Friday, November 4, 2016 4:00 AM
Location: 700 Lantana
Incident: Assault/Unlawful Restraint
Case Number: 1611040024

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 700 Lantana in reference to a disturbance in progress. Prior to arrival the call was updated and advised officers that the suspect was holding the victim against her will. Upon arrival officers contacted the suspect and the 22 year old female victim sitting in a black SUV in the driveway. Due to the nature of the call, officers detained the suspect during the investigation.

The victim was visibly shaken and crying. She advised officers that she was asleep and woke up and found the suspect on top of her. She tried to get up but the suspect held her down, preventing her from getting up. After a brief struggle the victim was able to get up and was heading for the door. The suspect got in front of her and told her that she was not going anywhere. The victim advised she told him about 8 times to let her go. The suspect held his arm across the door and still would not let her leave. It wasn’t until one of the children asked to use the restroom that she had the opportunity to leave. The victim grabbed her daughter and then was able to get her other child and fled the residence. The victim got into the SUV and went to a neighbors house and called the police.

Officers arrested Juan Castro (11/09/1992) for assault family violence and unlawful restraint and transported him to the City Detention Center.

Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Patrol Report November 3, 2016

Date: Wednesday, November 2, 2016 5:01 PM
Location: 3100 Buddy Lawrence
Incident: Aggravated Assault/Assault Family Violence
Case Number: 1611020116

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 3100 Buddy Lawrence in reference to an assault with injuries. Upon arrival officers made contact with the 42 year old female victim. The victim had a shirt wrapped around her right hand to stop the bleeding. She also had redness to her neck. Medics arrived and treated the victim.

The victim advised that she had picked up her 40 year old boyfriend and spent the day with him. She stated that during the day the two began arguing. (This occurred on Nov 1, at about 10 PM) The two arrived at 3100 Buddy Lawrence and the suspect began drinking (alcoholic beverages) heavily. The victim told the suspect he should stop drinking and he needed to go look for a job the next day. The suspect became irate and began choking the victim until she lost consciousness. The victim stated that the suspect assaulted her several times throughout the evening. The victim stated that she was unable to leave and get help. The victim advised that the suspect was going through her purse. She grabbed her purse away from the suspect, he became angry and lunged at her with a pair of scissors. The victim was cut to the right hand and abdomen area. The suspect threatened to hurt her if she called for help.

The victim was able to get away and a bystander called the police for her. The suspect left the house with some cash and a credit card of the victims. About an hour later officers were called to the Denny’s on IH 37 for a male that had been cut by a female. Officers contacted the suspect who was involved in the assault at 3100 Buddy Lawrence. The suspect had a minor scratch to his abdomen. Officers arrested Jose Torres (08/08/1976) for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and assault family violence choking and transported him to the City Detention Center.

Date: Thursday, November 3, 2016 12:42 AM
Location: 900 Redmond St
Incident: Assault Family Violence
Case Number: 1611030008

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 900 Redmond in reference to a disturbance in progress. The call was updated that a 17 year old female suspect was having a fight with her parents. Officers arrived and made contact with the 39 year old male victim. He advised that the suspect (his step daughter) started a fight with him and his wife. The victim stated that the suspect was upset because they did not take her to a party they were attending.

When the victim and his wife returned home the suspect began yelling and throwing trash and other items all over the house. The suspect grabbed a jar of baby food and threw it at the victim causing a cut to his ankle when it smashed to the ground. While talking with the suspect she was still angry and aggressive towards her parents. To prevent further violence officers arrested Sydney Taylor Viramontez (01/04/1999) for assault family violence and transported her to the City Detention Center.

Bravo District, Criminal Investigations Division

Man Steals Bike From 14 Year Old Boy

Date: Saturday, September 24, 2016, 17:02
Location: 6101 Saratoga Boulevard
Offense: Theft (Penal Code Section 31.01)
Case Number: 1609240112

A 14 year old boy reported his bike stolen at a store on Saratoga Boulevard on last September.

Corpus Christi Police responded to a store located at 6101 Saratoga at about 5pm on September 24th and a 14 year old boy said his gold and black BMX bike was stolen. The 14 year old boy explained that he rode the bike to the store with friends and they left their bikes at the bike rack when they went into the store. The 14 year old boy told Officers his bike was gone when he and his friends came out of the store.

Officers searched store surveillance video and saw an adult man take the unattended bike from the rack and ride away. The Officers captured an image of the man and now would like help from the public to identify the suspect.

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If you recognize this man, or have any additional information about this crime, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn the tipster a cash reward.

Bravo District, Criminal Investigations Division

Man Buys Booze With Stolen Credit Card

Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2016, 18:03
Location: 3237 Alameda Street
Offense: Credit Card Abuse (Penal Code Section 32.31)
Case Number: 1609200118

A 30 year old woman has accused an unknown man of using her credit card without her permission in order to buy liquor from a store last September.

A 48 year old woman called Corpus Christi Police on September 20th to report a suspicious man in the liquor store where the woman is employed. The 48 year old woman told Officers that an unknown man bought several bottles of distilled spirits, and once the credit card was approved, the man turned around to make another purchase of several bottles of liquor. The 48 year old woman told Officers she challenged the larger purchase by requesting to see the man’s identification to match with the card, but the man grabbed the card and left the store.

Officers researched the name on the card and contacted a 30 year old woman who told Officers she did not authorize anyone to use her credit card. The 30 year old woman told Officers her card was stolen on the University campus and she accused the unknown man of credit card abuse.

The unknown man is described as an adult male who wore a black cap, orange long sleeve shirt, had a tattoo of the “CC Hooks” on his left hand and a tattoo of “361” in the shape of a star on his right hand and left in a red in color mustang.

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If you can identify this man, or have any additional information about this crime, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn the tipster a cash reward.

Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Men Steal Vape Pens From Store. Crime Stoppers Offers Reward For Their Capture

Date: Monday, October 3, 2016, 22:10
Location: 5405 Everhart Road
Offense: Theft (Penal Code Section 31.03)
Case Number: 1610030171

A 55 year old man reported a theft at a store located at 5405 Everhart Road on October 3rd and Police have released video and Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward in order to help capture the thieves.

The 55 year old man told Officers that two unknown men came into the store at about 10:10pm and approached the counter. The 55 year old man told Officers the men grabbed a box of lighters and a box of vape pens from the counter and ran out of the store without paying for the merchandise. The 55 year old man told Officers the total loss was about $200 dollars worth of merchandise and Officers continue to search for the two thieves.

The 55 year old man described the suspects as teenage males, one who wore a black shirt with blue shorts, and the other wore an orange hoodie and blue jeans. The 55 year old man told Officers both suspects were thin built and are frequent customers to the location and always come to the store on foot.

If you can identify either of these thieves, or have any additional information about this crime, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn the tipster a cash reward.

Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Patrol Report November 2, 2016

Date: Tuesday, November 1, 2016 3:24 PM
Location: 500 N. Tancahua
Incident: Forgery/Fraud
Case Number: 1611010111

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 500 N. Tancahua on reference to subjects in a grey Kia trying to withdraw money from another persons account. Officers arrived and observed a grey Kia in the drive through with two male occupants. As officers approached the vehicle the observed the suspects drop items on the floor board. Officers detained the subjects as they investigated.

Officers made contact with the drive through teller. She stated that the suspects were trying to withdraw a large amount of money from an account. The teller was given id for the transaction and tried to verify the ID via the camera system. The driver did not match  the ID and the signatures were also different. The teller asked if the account holder was in the car and the passenger raised his hand to acknowledge. The teller contacted her supervisor who then contacted the police.

Officers identified the suspects and neither of them were the account holder and the account holder was not in the car. Officers arrested Robert D. Wills (03/30/1983) and Nicholas R. Stevick (01/05/1991) for forgery and fraud. They were also found to be in possession methamphetamine and heroin and other credit cards that did not belong to them. They were additionally charged and transported to the City Detention Center.

Date: Tuesday, November 1, 2016 4:14 PM
Location: 5400 SPID
Incident: Robbery
Case Number: 1611010122

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 5400 SPID to the Target in reference a robbery. Information came in that the suspect was standing in front of anouther near by store. Officers arrived and detained the suspect. When he was placed in handcuffs he became irate and began cursing and yelling at officers. The suspect was taken back to Target to be identified. The suspect was identified and in his pockets was jewelry taken from the store.

Loss prevention employees stated that they observed the suspect take various items from the store. He was confronted and taken to loss prevention room. They were able to retrieve all the items except the jewelry. The suspect tried to leave several times and then pinned one of the employees against the wall and threatened him multiple times. Officers arrested Michael Pugh (01/11/1975) for robbery and transported him to the City Detention Center.

Date: Wednesday, November 2, 2016 1:41 AM
Location: 5100 IH 37 Access
Incident: Burglary to a Motor Vehicle
Case Number: 1611020009

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 5100 IH 37 Access in reference to a suspicious subject possibly with a bag of weapons. Officers arrived and contacted the male subject in a white Chevy Impala at the 7 Eleven. The observed a back pack containing tools and a cell phone in the floor board where the subject was sitting. The subject was detained while officers investigated.

Officers checked the area to see where the tools might have been taken. Officers located a white Ford F-250 work truck at the La Quinta Inn. The drivers side lock was broken and the door was unlocked. Officers contacted the operator of the truck. He stated that a bag of tools and a work phone was gone. The victim went to the 7 Eleven with officers and identified the items to be his property. Officers arrested Richard Trevino III (11/21/1980) and transported him to the City Detention Center.

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Man Flees From Law, Now Crime Stoppers Offers Reward To Capture Him

Craig Harvey (9/11/1970) Wanted For Evading Arrest
Craig Harvey (9/11/1970)
Wanted For Evading Arrest

Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for the first person to provide information that leads to the capture of a fugitive who is wanted for Felony Evading Arrest.

Craig Alan Harvey (9/11/1970) has a felony warrant for his arrest for Evading Arrest in a vehicle and for misdemeanor evading arrest. Harvey is described as a 46-year-old man who stands 6 feet tall, weighs about 205 pounds, has brown hair, hazel eyes, has a scar on his right eyebrow, a tattoo of a heart with “Monica” on his chest, and had a last known address in Portland, Texas.

Anyone with information that can aid law enforcement to capture Harvey should call Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is entirely anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn the caller a cash reward.

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Crime Stoppers Offers Cash Reward To Capture Murder Suspect

Julian Vela (7/11/1989) wanted for Aggravated Assault and Murder
Julian Vela (7/11/1989)
wanted for Aggravated Assault and Murder

Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for the first person to provide information that leads to the capture of a fugitive who is wanted for Murder.

Julian Vela (7/11/1989) has a Nueces County warrant for Aggravated Assault and  for murder. Vela is described as a 27-year-old man who stands 5 feet 7 inches tall, is about 180 pounds, has brown hair, hazel eyes, a scar on his left forearm, a tattoo on his back and on his neck, and had a last known address in Robstown, Texas.

Anyone with information that can aid law enforcement to capture Vela should call Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is entirely anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn the caller a cash reward.

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.

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Patrol Report October 24, 2016

Date: Saturday, October 22, 2016 1:56 AM
Location: 4400 Kostoryz Rd.
Incident: Driving While Intoxicated
Case Number: 1610220013

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 4400 Kostoryz Rd in reference to a roll over traffic accident. Officers arrived and observed a vehicle that was upside down with a female inside. Officers communicated with the 50 year old female suspect while waiting for CCFD to arrive and free her from the vehicle. Officers could smell a strong odor of alcohol on her breath and observed a beer bottle in her purse.

Witnesses to the accident advised that the victim vehicle and the suspect vehicle were traveling on Gollihar when the suspect vehicle hit the victim vehicle from behind causing the suspect vehicle to flip over.

The suspect was removed from the vehicle and transported to Spohn Memorial for treatment. The officer had enough probable cause to believe the suspect was intoxicated and was able to get a blood sample. The suspect was admitted into the hospital for treatment.

Date: Sunday, October 23, 2016 1:56 AM
Location: 3200 Foley
Incident: Terroristic Threats/Evading Detention
Case Number: 1610230023

Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to 3200 Foley in reference to a suspect threatening to shoot people. Officers arrived and were advised that the 44 year old male suspect was causing a disturbance inside a bar. The suspect was blocking another persons vehicle, when he was asked to move his vehicle he told the victim “I’m going to shoot you.” The suspect then drove away in a dark green Chevy Avalance.

Officers searched the area and located the vehicle in the area of 4800 Ayers Street. The officer activated his emergency equipment to conduct the traffic stop. The suspect vehicle pulled into a parking lot and to the rear of a bar and parked his truck. The suspect exited the vehicle, looked at the officer and refused to follow commands to stay in the truck. The suspect took off running inside the bar then out the front door. The officer gave chase and caught the suspect at Ayers and McArdle. Officers arrested Eric Garcia (12/24/1971) for evading detention and terroristic threats and transported him to the City Detention Center.

Date: Sunday, October 23, 2016 8:49 AM
Location: 4600 Yolanda
Incident: Burglary of a Habitation
Case Number: 1610230045

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 4600 Yolanda in reference to a burglary in progress. Upon arrival officers contacted the 51 year old male victim and the 35 year old male suspect. Officers detained the suspect. The victim advised that he came home and observed the saw the suspect going through his vehicle. He yelled at the suspect who then ran into a room attached to his house. The victim called for the suspect to come out and that is when he called the police. The victim noticed a air compressor was set by a door and that some drawers to a toll box were open. Officers arrested Hermilo Xavier Garza (12/08/1980) and transported him to the City Detention Center.

Date: Sunday, October 23, 2016 2:45 PM
Location: 4400 Sunlight Dr.
Incident: Assault Family Violence
Case Number: 1610230105

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 4400 Sunlight Dr in reference to a assault in progress. As officers were en route, the call was updated that the victim was on the phone and the suspect was making threats towards the victim. Officers arrived and contacted the 42 year old male suspect and the 54 year old female victim.

The suspect was upset  and as he spoke to officers they could detect a strong odor of alcohol on his breath. The victim advised that the suspect is her boyfriend of 6 months and they were having an argument. She stated that the suspect was drinking, acting strange and yelling at her for everything. The victim told the suspect that she was going to leave. The suspect became extremely confrontational and got in the victims face. The suspect then bit the victim on the nose causing redness and pain. The victim called police and went outside to wait for them to arrive. Officers arrested Shelby Alexander Davis (01/24/1974) and transported him to the City Detention Center.