Category Archives: Criminal Investigations Division

Bravo District, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Police Search For Jewelry Thief

Date: Monday, May 16, 2016, 1:30am
Location: 6343 South Padre Island Drive
Offense: Burglary of a Building (Penal Code Section 30.02) State Jail Felony
Case Number: 1605160125

A 63-year-old woman reported a burglary to her jewelry store Monday morning to the Corpus Christi Police.

The 63-year-old woman told Officers an estimated five hundred thousand dollars in jewelry was taken overnight while the business was closed. The 63-year-old woman told Officers that an unknown person broke through the concrete wall on the back of her building to get inside the store and take the jewelry. The 63-year-old woman told Officers the burglary was not discovered until hours after the burglary when employees arrived at the business.

Corpus Christi Police Property Crimes Detectives have obtained images of the suspect in this case. Detectives believe the suspect is an adult male, about 30 years of age, medium build, with somewhat dark hair, clean shaven, and appeared to wear a mask and gloves.

Anyone who can identify this man, or has any additional information about this crime should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is completely confidential and if the information leads to an arrest, it may earn the caller a cash reward.

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Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District, Patrol Division

Police Arrest Man Accused of Murder Sunday Night

Date: Sunday, May 8, 2016, 19:06
Location: Morgan Avenue at Port Avenue
Offense: Murder
Case Number: 1605080125

Corpus Christi Police arrested 49-year-old Stanley Purcell (3/10/1967) Sunday night for the accusation of murder that happened at Morgan Avenue at Port Avenue.

Corpus Christi Police responded to a fight at 7:06pm on Morgan Avenue at Port Avenue and found two people providing aid to a 35-year-old man who laid on the ground. The 35-year-old man had obvious injuries to the torso, which appeared to the officers as stab wounds, and was taken by ambulance to the hospital for treatment where the 35-year-old man later died.

Corpus Christi Police were directed to at 49-year-old man with accusations of causing the injuries to the 35-year-old man. Officers detained the 49-year-old man and spoke to witnesses at the scene. Detectives arrived at the scene to gather information and evidence. Detectives believe the 35-year-old man and the 49-year-old man somehow knew one another and got into a confrontation on the sidewalk next to a store. Detectives believe that the confrontation escalated to physical violence which ended with fatal injuries to the 35-year-old man.

The 49-year-old man was taken to Police Headquarters for an interview and was then arrested for murder. Officers then delivered the 49-year-old man to the city detention center. Detectives believe that there are no outstanding suspects in this case.

Corpus Christi Police would like anyone with any information about this case to provide that information to Homicide Detectives by calling 886-2600. The public is encouraged to provide any information they believe may be related to this case no matter how seemingly insignificant and the public should not assume Police have the information.

Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Woman Steals Bag From Busy Restaurant During Lunch Hour

Date: Thursday, April 29, 2016, 13:15
Location: 5230 Kostoryz Road
Offense: Theft (Penal Code Section 31.03) Class B Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1604290095

Corpus Christi Police would like help from the public to identify and locate a woman accused of stealing a “Hobo” bag full of valuables from a restaurant on April 29, 2016.

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The 45-year-old woman who owns the restaurant reported the theft to Corpus Christi Police and explained that an unknown woman took a business shoulder bag which contained money and other items without permission. The 45-year-old woman told Officers the bag was left unattended in a chair near the kitchen on the south side of the dining room when the unknown woman picked up the bag, and left the restaurant while the dining room was full of customers. The 45-year-old woman showed Officers the video of the dining room which shows the woman pick up the bag, then pick up a baby, and leave the restaurant while a second unknown woman paid for the meal the suspect and the other woman had for lunch.

The 45-year-old woman described the suspect as a heavy set adult female in her Late 20`s, wearing an orange and white short Halter top sun dress with a tattoo on her upper right arm.

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

Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Boy Reports Stranger Danger To Police at Hamlin And Gollihar

Date: Thursday, April 14, 2016
Location: Hamlin Drive at Gollihar Street
Offense: Attempted Aggravated Kidnapping (Penal Code Section 20.04) 1st Degree Felony
Case Number: 1604180105

A 13-year-old boy reported an attempted aggravated kidnapping at the intersection of Hamlin Drive and Gollihar Street on April 14, 2016 to the Corpus Christi Police.

The 13-year-old boy told Officers he walked on the 4500 block of Hamlin Drive when a man approached and tried to embrace the boy in a hug. The 13-year-old boy told Officers that he never saw the man prior to this day and that the unknown man eventually displayed a handgun to the boy. The 13-year-old boy told Officers that he ran from the man, the firearm was not discharged, and no one was injured. The 13-year-old boy told Officers that he delayed several days to report the incident because he was embarrassed to tell anyone.

The 13-year-old boy described the man as a 30-year-old male, about 5 feet 3 inches tall, with a fade haircut, no facial hair, wore all black clothing, black shoes, had a gold tooth and had blue flames with names inside the flames tattooed on both arms.

Corpus Christi Police Detectives have searched the registered sex offenders in Corpus Christi and continue to search for the suspect who remains at large. The public may view registered sex offenders at the website, Crimereports.com.

Anyone who can identify this man, or has any additional information about this crime should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is completely anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, the caller may receive a cash reward.

Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Man Breaks Into Home On Whitewing Drive Then Injures People Inside

Date: Saturday, April 30, 2016, 1:29am
Location: 6700 Block of Whitewing Dr.
Offense: Burglary of a Habitation (Penal Code Section 30.02) 2nd Degree Felony
Case Number: 1604300013

Corpus Christi Police are investigating a burglary case in which a 34-year-old man is accused of breaking into a home on the 6700 block of Whitewing Drive Saturday morning and exchanging gunfire with the people inside the home.

Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint of gunshots from inside a home on the 6700 block of Whitewing Drive at 1:30am Saturday morning. Responding Officers saw a 34-year-old man outside the home with apparent injuries and a firearm when the Officers arrived. Officers confronted the 34-year-old man and disarmed him. The 34-year-old man got into a vehicle and left the scene and Officers followed the 34-year-old man. The 34-year-old man was stopped at the 7000 block of Ayers and Officers apprehended the 34-year-old man and took him to the hospital for treatment of what the Officers believe are gunshot wounds.

The Officers who remained at the scene on Whitewing went to the house and learned that an injured 36-year-old woman was inside the home with her 20-year-old son. The Officers were told that the 36-year-old woman is not a resident of the home, and that the 34-year-old man had a romantic relationship with the 36 woman and the relationship has dissolved. Officers were told that the 34-year-old man forced entry into the home, confronted the 36-year-old woman, and injured her with a firearm and was stopped by the 20-year-old man who used a firearm to repel the attack from the 34-year-old man. Officers were told the 34-year-old man left the home and were then confronted by Corpus Christi Police. The 36-year-old woman was transported to the hospital by ambulance for injuries the Officers believe were caused by gunshots.

No Officers discharged their firearms and no other injuries were reported. The 34-year-old man and the 36 year old woman remained hospitalized at the time of this report and their conditions are not known as they continue to receive medical treatment. Officers believe there are no outstanding suspects related to this case.

Corpus Christi Police Detectives and the Forensics Services Technicians arrived at the scene to gather evidence and information. The 34-year-old man is accused of Burglary of a Habitation, a second degree felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine, but other criminal accusations are expected to be applied to the 34-year-old man. The 20-year-old man was not physically injured and has no criminal accusations made against him.

Corpus Christi Police Detectives would like to have complete information related to this case and urge anyone with any information about this case to call 886-2600 and provide the information to Detectives in reference to this case number.

The Corpus Christi Police have Crime Victim’s Advocates and encourage anyone in Corpus Christi in a potentially violent relationship to reach out to Police and community resources for early intervention.

Criminal Investigations Division

Crime Stoppers Wants Your Help To Locate A Violent Fugitive

Oliverio Ramirez (8/24/1987) Wanted for Aggravated Assault
Oliverio Ramirez (8/24/1987)
Wanted for Aggravated Assault

The Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers would like help from the public to locate 27-year-old Oliverio Ramirez (8/24/1987) who is wanted for an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Ramirez is described as a bald 27-year-old male, about 5 feet 8 inches tall, about 185 pounds with a scar on his left eye, a tattoo of the word “Ramirez” on his back, and a tattoo of a portrait of his son on the back of his left arm. The last known address for Ramirez was on the 4900 block of Blundell Drive in Corpus Christi.

If you have any information which can help law enforcement locate Ramirez, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

SEXUAL ASSAULT WARRANT ARREST

Mr. Ryan Alan Krietsch, 07/16/1982, was arrested in San Diego, Texas on 04/21/16 at about 6 p.m. by the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department. He was arrested on a warrant for Sexual Assault. Krietsch was magistrated in Duval County and transferred to Nueces County. He was booked into the Nueces County Jail on the warrant that carried a $125,000 Bond. Krietsch was previously employed at John Paul High School and San Diego High School.

The investigation is ongoing for this reported Sexual Assault. Anyone who knows any additional information about this reported crime should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2840 reference CCPD case #1602170155.

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.

Criminal Investigations Division

Crime Stoppers Wants Your Help Capture Fugitive Wanted for Sexual Assault of a Child

Magdaleno Devega (3/11/1983) Is wanted for Sexual Assault of a Child
Magdaleno Devega (3/11/1983)
Is wanted for Sexual Assault of a Child

Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers has a cash reward for the first person to call Crime Stoppers to lead law enforcement to capture 33-year-old Magdaleno Devega. Devega is a fugitive from Nueces County who is wanted for failing to appear to court for several accusations of Sexual Assault of a Child.

Devega is described as a 33-year-old man who is 5 feet 4 inches tall, 160 pounds, with black hair, brown eyes, olive color skin, with a tattoo of a lady on his left arm. Devega has also used the alias Juan Jose Gonzalez.

If you know where to locate Magdaleno Devega (3/11/1983) call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward and Crime Stoppers will never reveal the identity of the person who provided the information.

Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

Task Force Arrest Man For Overnight Aggravated Assault on Van Cleve

ate: Tuesday, April 12, 2016, 14:53
Location: 1520 Arlington Drive
Offense: Warrant of Arrest (Code of Criminal Procedure Section 15.01)
Case Number: 1604120002

The United States Marshal’s Fugitive and Violent Offenders Task Force arrested 28-year-old Christopher Corral (11/18/1987) at a home on the 1500 block of Arlington Drive for several charges related to an overnight shooting on the 600 block of Van Cleve.

Corpus Christi Police generated an aggravated assault investigation after a 33-year-old man made a complaint of injuries as a result of gunfire on the 600 block of Van Cleve at 11:30pm Monday night. Detectives gathered information and evidence from the scene and developed a criminal complaint accusing Corral of aggravated assault, a second degree felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine. Detectives obtained a warrant for the arrest of Corral and Detectives provided the warrant information to the United States Marshal’s Task Force.

The U.S. Marshal’s Fugitives and Violent Offenders Task Force located Corral at an apartment at 1520 Arlington and the Task Force arrested Corral. was arrested for the warrant and additionally charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Tampering With Identification Numbers on Certain Property because of conditions in which the Task Force observed when the Task Force arrested Corral.

The Task Force delivered Corral to Detectives at the Corpus Christi Police Department who in turn delivered Corral to the City Detention Center.

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Crime Stoppers Has Reward For Help From the Public To Find a Fugitive

Julie Ortiz (8/29/1978) Wanted for Burglary
Julie Ortiz (8/29/1978)
Wanted for Burglary

Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for the first person to call 888-TIPS and provides information that leads to the capture of Julie Ortiz (8/29/1978) who is wanted for burglary.

Julie Ortiz is a fugitive for the criminal accusation of aggravated robbery and for a burglary of a habitation with the intent to commit another felony. Ortiz is described as a 5 feet 3 inch tall female who weighs about 175 pounds, with black hair at a length beyond her shoulders, brown eyes, with a tattoo of “Phillip” on the right side of her neck and a tribal tattoo on her right ankle. The photo above was taken January 28, 2016.

If you know how to locate Ortiz, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which leads to the arrest of Ortiz may earn the caller a cash reward and Crime Stoppers will never reveal the identity of the person who provided the information.

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