Category Archives: Criminal Investigations Division

Bravo District, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Call Crime Stoppers To Identify A Thief Who Stole Cosmetics From Kohl’s

Date: August 10, 2016, 17:16
Location: 5626 Saratoga Boulevard
Offense: Theft (Penal Code Section 31.03)
Case Number: 1608100120

Corpus Christi Police would like help from the public to help identify a woman accused of stealing cosmetics on August 10th at the Kohl’s department store located on Saratoga Boulevard.

A 28-year-old man employed by Kohl’s for loss prevention, reported the theft to the Corpus Christi Police at 5:16pm and explained that the unknown woman selected multiple items near the jewelry aisle and the juniors department, she walked into the dressing room with the items and then walked out with nothing. The employee told Officers he saw the woman leave out the front doors near the women’s athletic section and immediately get into a white in color Infinity that displayed license plate number DVR4141, and leave the area. The employee told Officers he discovered several hundred dollars worth of cosmetics and clothes taken by the woman. Detectives obtained images of the woman and would now like you help to identify her.

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The woman is described as an adult female with medium brown colored skin, 5 foot 4 inches with black hair approximately 140 pounds and she wore a black shirt with white stripes and blue jean shorts.

If you can identify this woman, or have any additional information about this crime, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information which leads to an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Bravo District, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Detectives Want Public Help To Identify Woman Involved In Assault

Date: Tuesday, August 2, 2016, 21:53
Location: 1301 Airline Road
Offense: Assault (Penal Code Section 22.01) Class A Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1608020173

Corpus Christi Police Detectives would like help from the public to identify and locate a woman involved in assaulting a 12-year-old girl at a store located at 1301 Airline Road on August 2nd.

A 34-year-old woman reported the assault at 9:53pm on August 2nd and explained to Officers that her 12-year-old daughter ran to her in the store and complained that she was hit in the face by an unknown woman in the store. The 34-year-old woman told Officers  while she was down an aisle, her 12-year-old daughter came ran to her holding her lip and then said that an unknown woman yelled at her for no reason. The 34-year-old woman told Officers that her daughter explained that when she attempted to run away from the unknown woman, the 12-year-old was grabbed her by the left arm and punched her on the left portion of her lip causing it to bleed. The 34-year-old woman told Officers that when she exited the store, the unknown woman was waiting for them in a green Dodge passenger car. The 34-year-old woman told Officers the woman yelled at her, then drove away.

Detectives have obtained video of the woman accused of the assault and would like the public to help identify and locate the woman.

Anyone who can identify this woman, or has any additional information about this case, should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which leads to an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

23 Year Old Man Arrested For Entourage Bar Murder

Date: 06/30/2016 01:42 A.M.
Location: 3854 SPID
Offense:  P.C. 19.02 Murder
Case Number: 1606300015 

The United States Marshal’s Fugitive and Violent Offenders Task Force arrested 23 year old Francisco Javier Delgado, 02/05/1993, on a warrant for the murder of Alex Martinez. He is currently in the Nueces County Jail.  This murder occurred on June 30, 2016 at the Entourage Night Club at 3854 S. Padre Island Drive.

The warrant for a 19 year old suspect in this case has been retracted but Alex Anthony Shelley, 02/24/1997, remains in the Harris County Jail on another unrelated charge.

This murder case remains under investigation.  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.

Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division

Surf and Turf Thief

Date: 07/12&13/2016  
Location: 5313 Saratoga Blvd.
Offense:  Theft (PC 31.03) B Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1607120106 & 1607130040

Corpus Christi Police Detectives need your help identifying this theft suspect. He has been observed on two separate occasions stealing food items from the HEB Plus at 5313 Saratoga.

On July 12, 2016 he was observed entering HEB and going to the meat market. He took two briskets and walked out of the store making no attempt to pay for the food.

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On July 13, 2016 the same suspect was observed going into HEB and went to the seafood section. There the suspect took various seafood items. He was then observed going to the produce section where he hid the seafood in his pants. The suspect apparently realized that the store employees were aware of the theft, he exited the store making no attempt to pay for the food

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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.

 

Criminal Investigations Division

Police Need your help identifying this Fraud Suspect

Date: 06/08/2016   12:15 PM
Location: 5041 SPID
Offense:  Fraud (PC 32.51) State Jail Felony
Case Number: 16006080075

Corpus Christi Police Detectives need your help identifying this fraud suspect. Officers were contacted by the victim who told officers that someone passed a check using her banking information at Home Depot. The victim advised that she did not make a purchase from Home Depot and she did not give anyone permission to use her bank information. The store was contacted and the transaction was located on video. The suspect is seen making a purchase and then leaving the store.

He is described as a white male in his late 30’s or 40’s with tattoos on his right arm. He was wearing a ball cap, blue jeans and a plaid shirt.

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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.

Criminal Investigations Division

Suspect Arrested in Bank Robbery at Home Port Federal Credit Union

Christopher Diaz 3/30/81 was arrested and transported to the  City Detention Center on a charge of Aggravated Robbery for today’s robbery at Home Port Federal Credit Union.

Investigators have been following numerous leads and working with the financial institution since the robbery which lead to his identity and arrest.

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.

 

Adam District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Gang Unit, Patrol Division

Murder Suspect Arrested in Fort Bend County

Corpus Christi Police Detectives and Gang Unit worked with various Law Enforcement agencies in tracking down and arresting the suspect from the city’s latest homicide.

Officers arrested 27 year old Joseph Deark Cancino (07-25-1988) for the murder that occurred at the Office Club in the 2400 block of Rand Morgan. Joseph was located and arrested in Fort Bend County. His bond has been set at $250,000. This was an excellent coordinated effort in getting a dangerous individual off the street.

More information will be released as it becomes available.

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

Suspect arrested for Murder after a shooting in the 1100 block of Bloomington

Date: 07/08/2016    12:55 AM
Location: 1100 Bloomington
Offense: Murder
P.C.  19.02      First Degree Felony
Case Number: 1607080003

Corpus Christi Police Department officers were dispatched to 1100 Bloomington in reference to a shooting. Officers arrived and observed a 30 year old female victim that appeared to have been shot. The victim was transported to Christus Spohn Memorial Hospital.

Officers observed a black Ford Expedition parked at that location.  Three subjects were detained and transported to the main police station for questioning. Initial information is that the suspect and a witness were arguing outside the vehicle. At some point the argument turned physical and shots were fired striking the victim. The scene was processed and a weapon was recovered.

During the investigation officers and detectives were advised that the 30 year old victim died at the hospital.  33 year old Feliciano Cruz (10/01/1982) was arrested and charged with murder and several other crimes related to the incident. Cruz was transported to the City Detention Center.

This is still an active investigation, information will be released as it becomes available.

Anyone who knows any additional information about this crime should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2840. Information about unsolved crimes 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.