Category Archives: Criminal Investigations Division

Patrol Report October 21, 2016

Date: Thursday, October 20, 2016 11:07 AM
Location: 200 Shawnee
Incident: Aggravated Robbery
Case Number: 1610200051

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 200 Shawnee in reference to a robbery. As officers were en route they were given a description of the suspect wearing a black shirt about 150 pounds. As officers arrived they observed a male wearing a black shirt and blood on his head. Officers detained the 27 year old suspect and took him back to the store.

Officers contacted the 30 year old victim. The victim advised that the suspect came into the store and appeared to be dehydrated, The victim knew the suspect because he used to work for him at the store. The victim told the suspect to get something to drink and he would pay for it. The suspect began to argue with the victim and told him that he could take anything he wanted. The suspect then went towards the counter and pulled a knife and told the victim to “give him the money.” The victim pushed the suspect outside, got into a scuffle and took the knife from him. The victim identified the suspect. Officers arrested John Gabriel Hernandez (01/16/1989) and transported him to the City Detention Center.

Date: Thursday, October 20, 2016 10:54 PM
Location: 4100 Ayers
Incident: Aggravated Assault
Case Number: 1610200157

Officers were dispatched to 1400 Verde Court in reference to a stabbing. Officers contacted a 38 year old victim. He advised that he was in a parking lot of 4100 Ayers close to the back alley. The victim stated that a unknown male came up to him and stabbed him in the arm with a knife. The suspect then fled the scene. The victim had a laceration to his left forearm. The victim did not get a good look at the suspect. He was transported to Spohn Memorial Hospital for treatment.

Date: Thursday, October 20, 2016
Location: 2500 Viola
Incident: Aggravated Robbery
Case Number: 1610210008

Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to 2500 Viola in reference to a disturbance. Information on the call prior to officers arriving stated there was a male at the scene and he appeared to have been assaulted. The call was also updated to a robbery with injuries.

Officers arrived and made contact with the 42 year old male victim. He stated that he was walking to pick up his wife from work. He stated that while he was in the area of 2500 Viola he was approached by two men on bicycles. The victim stated that one of the men asked for a cigarette. As the victim reached for a cigarette he was struck in the head with what he believed was a pipe. He said he was dragged down the road and the suspects tried to steal his money. The victim stated that they took his cigarettes and a cell phone. The suspects then rode off in different directions. The suspects were described as males with medium builds. One was wearing all black and the other had a red shorts and a white muscle shirt. The victim was treated at the scene for scrapes to his knees and arms. The suspects were not located.

Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers Celebrates 35th Anniversary

thank-you-corpus-christi-crime-stoppersCorpus Christi Crime Stoppers began October 21, 1981 in an effort to make Corpus Christi a safer community. The Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers is a non-profit organization operated by volunteers in the community with the purpose to afford the public to provide anonymous tips to Detectives to close unsolved criminal cases in Nueces County.

Crime Stoppers was developed by Albuquerque New Mexico Police Detective, Greg MacAleese in 1976 which led to the solution of a horrible murder of a gas station attendant as a result of a violent robbery. Michael Carmen was a 20-year-old University of New Mexico student who was engaged to be married when Carmen chose to work an extra shift in July 1976 at the gas station where he was employed; but Carmen was murdered at 2am. Detective MacAleese was assigned the case, featured the crime as a re-enactment with help from the media, and the case was solved by a Crime Stoppers tip. Crime Stoppers spread throughout the country and reached Corpus Christi in 1981.

Crime Stoppers celebrates 40 years of existence this year and Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers thanks the media and the public for 35 years of success this year.

Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers has recorded 5,034 crimes solved as a result of tips to Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers since October 21, 1981. Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers has led to the recovery of $3,952,621 dollars in recovered stolen property and the seizure of $1,234,621 dollars in the street value of illegal narcotics since the organization began in 1981.

Crime Stoppers is regulated by the Governor’s Office and operates without any tax dollars. All the rewards and the operating expenses from Crime Stoppers is solely from donations. Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers has approved $49,930 dollars in rewards so far in 2016.

Crime Stoppers is a method for the public to provide information to Detectives about unsolved cases anonymously and they will not be compelled to appear in court. The anonymity provides protection for people who are close to violent criminals and violent associates. The rewards offered by Crime Stoppers overcomes apathy in the community which prompts others to provide the good information. The first tip provided to Crime Stoppers which leads to an arrest makes the tipster eligible for the reward as long as the tipster is not in law enforcement or in the media.

Recently, tips to Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers lead to the solution of the murder at Shooters Depot (Case #1609010150). Crime Stoppers tips also led to the safe capture of a fugitive who was the driver in a single vehicle crash on the Crosstown Expressway that killed an 11 year old girl. The fugitive made threats to law enforcement and a Crime Stoppers tip led law enforcement to sneak up on the fugitive and capture him without any injuries (Case #1609100140).

Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers is afforded a Corpus Christi Police Officer liaison to present the unsolved crimes to the public in a manner to protect victims, and preserve the case for courtroom prosecution. Former Police Coordinators to Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers include Heidi Frese who currently serves as Chief of Police for the city of Salinas, California; Robert Cisneros who currently serves as the Precinct 1 Constable in Nueces County; Mike Alanis who serves as Chief of Investigations of the Corpus Christi Police Department; Officer Massey Rodriguez who serves as a background investigator at the Corpus Christi Police Department; Shane Hunter and Jose Olivares who both have retired from the Corpus Christi Police Department and enjoy civilian lives.

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Police Want Help From Public To Locate Missing Person

Date: Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Location: 950 Stone Street
Incident: Missing Person
Case Number: 1610180089

Corpus Christi Police Detectives would like help from the public to locate a 21 year old woman reported by her mother as a missing person.

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A 45 year old woman reported her daughter, 21 year old Breanna Wood (3/8/1995) missing on Tuesday to the Corpus Christi Police. The 45 year old woman told Officers she last saw Breanna on October 11, at 950 Stone Street. The 45 year old woman told Officers Breanna speaks with her daily until October 11 and Breanna left her cat unattended; both characteristics that are unlike Breanna’s normal behavior. Corpus Christi Police believe Breanna was seen at the PMI on Tancuhua Street with a 25 year old man. The 45 year old woman is concerned and would like help to reconnect with Breanna.

Breanna is described as a 21 year old woman who stands 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighs about 100 pounds, and has black hair and hazel eyes.

Anyone with any information to locate Breanna should have Breanna contact her mother or call the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2600.

14th Annual National Family Violence Apprehension Detail

  On October 19th, the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Family Violence Unit, The Directed Patrol Unit and Patrol Officers conducted a domestic violence warrant roundup in coordination with the 14th Annual National Family Violence Apprehension Detail.  The Aransas Pass Police Department along with the U.S. Marshall Service also acted as  participating agencies.
17 officers participated and a total of 10 arrests were made.  Thank you to all agencies and officers who helped make this possible.

 

Police Seek To Capture Man Accused of Rape

Date: Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Location: 3533 Alameda Street
Offense: Aggravated Sexual Assault (Penal Code Section 22.021) First Degree Felony
Case Number: 1605310037

Martin Munoz (9/7/1988) Accused of Aggravated Sexual Assault
Martin Munoz (9/7/1988)
Accused of Aggravated Sexual Assault

Corpus Christi Police Detectives who investigate crimes against children would like help from the public to locate 28-year-old Martin Munoz (9/7/1988).

An adult woman called Corpus Christi Police to respond to Driscoll Children’s Hospital in order to report an aggravated sexual assault of a child on May 31, 2016. Corpus Christi Police gathered information and evidence which led Detectives to believe that Martin Munoz was responsible for the rape of at least one child in Corpus Christi. Detectives obtained a warrant for the apprehension of Munoz, and would now like help from the public to locate Munoz. The warrant for Munoz is for Aggravated Sexual Assault which is a first degree felony punishable by 5-99 years in prison, or life in prison and up to a $10,000 dollar fine.

Munoz is described as a 28-year-old man who stands 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighs 185 pounds, and has black hair and brown eyes. Munoz had a last known address in Bloomington, Texas.

If you can help law enforcement locate Munoz, Call Corpus Christi 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 can earn the caller up to $2,500 dollars in a cash reward.

Patrol Report October 18, 2016

Date: Monday October 17, 2016, 6:10 PM
Location: 13800 Topsail Street
Offense: Assault Family Violence
Case Number: 1610170151

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to  13800 Topsail St. in reference to a assault in progress. Officers arrived and observed a female in the driveway crying pointing to the front door. Officers observed a male holding a female down on the floor of the living room. Officers separated the family members and detained the 41 year old female suspect that was on the ground.

The male victim, suspects father,  stated that he was arguing with the suspect about a recent family incident. The argument escalated and the suspect pushed and slapped the victim a couple times in the face. The victim got away from the suspect and observed her grab a lamp and smash it on the ground. The suspects 39 year old sister saw what was happening and tried to take the suspects daughter from the room. The suspect shoved her sister and then slapped her father a couple more times. The sister tried to separate the suspect and her father and was pushed to the ground. The father and sister held the suspect down until the police arrived.

Police arrested Mandy Marie Hebert (01/15/1975) for assault family violence. She was transported to Spohn Memorial for cuts she sustained to her lip while being held down. She was cleared and transported to the City Detention Center.

Date: Monday October 17, 2016, 9:30 PM
Location: 300 South Clarkwood
Offense: Robbery
Case Number: 1610170192

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 300 South Clarkwood in reference to a robbery with injuries. Officers arrived and made contact with the 15 year old male victim. The victim stated that walking in the area of Highway 44 and Clarkwood. The victim stated that a bald, heavy set male with a mustache got out of a small passenger car. He stated the suspect asked him if he was the one that broke into his apartment. The victim stated that he could not hear the suspect very well and took off his headphones. At this time the suspect punched him in the face 2 to 3 times. The victim dropped his phone. The victim observed someone start to get out the passenger side of the vehicle and the victim took off running. He stated that the suspect that struck him began chasing him. The suspect stopped, turned around and picked up his phone and fled the scene. The victim had a cut lip and slight bruising to his face. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate the suspects.

Date: Tuesday October 18, 2016, 12:01 AM
Location: 5100 McArdle
Offense: Unauthorized use of a Motor Vehicle
Case Number: 1610180006

A Corpus Christi Police Officer was patrolling in the area of 5100 McArdle when he observed a golf cart driving in the middle of the road occupied by two suspects. The golf cart was stopped at 4900 Holmes. The officer contacted both suspects and asked why they were driving in  the middle of the street. They advised they were heading back to their house after working on the engine. Both suspects appeared very nervous. The two were separated and questioned further. The suspects stories changed several times before they admitted to stealing the golf cart from the Oso Golf Course. Officers arrested Charles Dilger (07/11/1999) and Jacob Riley Stone (11/10/1997) for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and transported them to the City Detention Center. The golf cart was returned to the Oso Golf Course.

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.

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

 

Patrol Report October 11, 2016

Date: Monday October 10, 2016, 2:00 PM
Location: 4200 Ayers
Offense: Endangering a Child (PC 22.041)
Case Number: 1610100096

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 4200 Ayers in reference to a male in a vehicle passed out possibly under the influence of drugs with a child inside. Officers arrived and observed a blue BMW with a window half way down and the engine not running. Officers observed a child seated in the vehicle and the male slumped over passed out.

Officers attempted verbally to wake the subject but were unsuccessful. Officers used a sternum rub and this time the subject woke up. He had bloodshot red eyes and his speech was slurred when he spoke. Officers asked the subject to put the vehicle in park and the subject slumped over and passed out again. Officers woke the subject up again and had him exit the vehicle. He was unsteady on his feet and appeared to be disoriented. The subject tried to sit down several times and told officers that he took Xanex and needed to sober up.

Officers arrested Michael Garcia (05/22/1995) for public intoxication and additionally charged him with endangering a child because he was physically unable to provide adequate care for the 2 year old male child that was in his custody. Officers contacted the child’s mother and released him to her. Michael was transported to the City Detention Center.

Date: Monday October 10, 2016, 5:12 PM
Location: 7000 Sun Wood
Offense: Aggravated Assault (PC 22.02)
Case Number: 16101000141

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 7000 Sun Wood in reference to an assault. Officers arrived and contacted the 19 year old male victim. The victim had a small laceration on his right shin, a scrape on his knee and a scrape on his left elbow. He also complained of pain to his back.

The victim stated that his girlfriend got angry about a message that he received on his phone. The victim stated that the 17 year old female suspect picked up a Yeti cup and broke the rear window of his white BMW. The victim stated that the suspect got into her silver BMW drove into the yard and struck the victim with the vehicle and then drove away. Officers photographed the victims injuries.

Officers went to the 5100 blk of Royalton and made contact with the suspect. Officers arrested Katelyn Morin (06/09/1999) for aggravated assault and criminal mischief. She was transported to the City Detention Center.

Date: Tuesday October 11, 2016, 1:07 AM
Location: 4800 Hwy 358 WB
Offense: Aggravated Assault (PC 22.02)
Case Number: 1610110006

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 4800 Hwy 358 WB in reference to a traffic accident with injuries. Officers arrived and observed a white Chevy Impala facing the wrong way and pinned against the center divider. Officers removed the 24 year old male suspect from the drivers side of the vehicle. Officers contacted the 32 year old female victim who advised that she was the driver of the vehicle.

She stated that they were leaving a local bar and the suspect was extremely intoxicated. The victim stated that the suspect became angry because he felt the victim was talking to other men at the bar. While the victim was driving the suspect began to hit her in the face approximately 4 times with a closed fist. Then while driving at approximately 60 mph the suspect grabbed the steering wheel, pulled it causing the vehicle to swerve and strike another vehicle and then hit the center divider.

Witnesses advised that they observed the vehicle , with the female driving, start swerving drastically all over the road striking the center divider. Officers contacted the suspect and detected numerous signs of intoxication. The suspect was checked for warrants and found to have a parole violation warrant out of Austin relating to family violence. Officers arrested Richard Ramos (03/25/1992) for the warrant and aggravated assault. The suspect was taken to Spohn Memorial to be medically cleared and then transported to the City Detention Center. The victim was checked at the scene by CCFD Medics and released.

Patrol Report October 10, 2016

Date: Friday October 7, 2016, 11:00 PM
Location: 2900 Dixie
Offense: Aggravated Robbery (PC 29.03)
Case Number: 1610070176

Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to Port and Tarlton in reference to a robbery. Upon arrival officers made contact with the 21 year old male victim. The victim advised that he was contacted on a online resale website in reference to a XBOX 1 he was selling. The subject asked him to come to the 2900 blk of Dixie. The victim stated that when he arrived at the location a black male in his late 20’s with a dew rag on his head, 5′ 11″ tall, facial hair and some tattoos on his arms came from the side gate of the residence.

The victim exited his car and met the suspect at the rear of the car. The suspect approached the victim and told him “You know I’m going to jack you right?” The victim did not want any problems and gave the suspect the XBOX 1. The victim backed up and got into his vehicle and left the scene. Officers checked the area but were not able to locate the suspect.

Date: Sunday October 9, 2016, 3:30 AM
Location: 1900 Yale
Offense: Aggravated Assault (PC 22.02)
Case Number: 1610090039

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 1900 Yale in reference to a disturbance in progress. Upon arrival officers observed several broke beer bottles along with several drops of blood on the porch. At this time the 29 year old male victim opened the front door of the residence. Officers observed dried blood on the victims left hand. Officers separated the two and began the investigation.

Officers were told that both the victim and 29 year old female suspect were outside drinking. The suspect was ready to go inside. The victim did not want to go inside and stayed on the porch as the suspect went inside the house. The victim fell asleep outside. The suspect grabbed a blanket and threw it on the victim. The victim woke up and became angry and threw the blanket back at the suspect. The two began arguing, the suspect grabbed a glass beer bottle and hit the victim in the head. The victim got out of the chair and hit the suspect in the head with a beer bottle. The bottle broke and cut the victims hand. CCFD medics treated the couple at the scene. Officers arrested Marisela Reyna (09/19/1987) and transported her to the city detention center.

Date: Sunday October 9, 2016, 6:58 AM
Location: 3600 Crestbrook
Offense: Criminal Mischief (PC 28.03)
Case Number: 1610090047

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to a building fire in the 3600 blk of Crestbrook. Information was updated on the way to the call that advised that a suspect had intentionally turned the burners on the stove and the odor of gas could be detected. The suspect was wearing a grey shirt and near a black SUV with a mattress on top of it. As officers arrived and located the suspect. He was detained as officers and CCFD investigated.

The 23 year old male suspect was having an argument with his girlfriend and was collecting his property and leaving. A tenant, who lives in the apartment beneath the suspect, contacted officers and advised that his ceiling became soaked with some type of liquid. Officers investigated and observed a rug rolled up and placed in the toilet. The tenant advised that he heard the toilet being flushed numerous times. The tenant advised that he heard and observed the suspect leaving the apartment. He also advised that the suspect was the only one that left the apartment. Officers arrested Kevron Devontae Ellis (01/22/1993) for criminal mischief and transported him to the City Detention Center.

Date: Sunday October 9, 2016, 8:26 AM
Location: 3100 S. Alameda
Offense: Burglary of a Motor Vehivle (PC 30.04)
Case Number: 1610090052

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 3100 S. Alameda in reference to a subject trying to get into vehicles. Officers contacted the security guard who advised that he saw a male suspect trying to get into cars. He observed the suspect get into a gold Trailblazer. He yelled at the suspect who left the scene and went towards CVS pharmacy. Officers contacted the suspect and detained him during the investigation.

The owner of the vehicle stated that she did not give the suspect permission to be inside her car. The security guard positively identified the suspect as the one that was inside the car. Officers arrested Brandon Villarreal (12/24/1997) for burglary to a motor vehicle. Officers found several credit cards that did not belong to Brandon. Brandon was transported to the City Detention Center. At the detention center a plastic baggie of marijuana was located in Brandon’s right sock. He was charged with possession of marijuana. The credit cards were tagged for safekeeping at the main police station property room.

Date: Monday October 10, 2016, 12:44 AM
Location: 3600 Falcon Court
Offense: Assault Family Violence (PC 22.01)
Case Number: 1610100009

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 3600 Falcon Ct. in reference to a assault in progress. Upon arrival officers exited the vehicle and heard yelling and a door slam. Officers observed a male carrying a large pile of clothes. Officers contacted the male and asked him what was going on to which he told officers that his wife made him angry and he was leaving. Officers detained the subject and contacted the 44 year old female victim.

The victim stated that she and the suspect were drinking because it was her birthday. The victim stated that she wanted to go out and get a drink. She stated that the suspect became irate, stood up and began choking her with both hands. The victim stated that she blacked out and then remembered being woke up by her son. She then saw the suspect gathering his clothes and leave. Offices arrested Ismael Garcia (04/27/1992) and transported him to the City Detention Center.