Category Archives: Criminal Investigations Division

Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District, Narcotics/Vice Division, Patrol Division

Officers Complete Search Of Churchill St. Home

Detectives with the Corpus Christi Police Narcotics unit executed a search warrant at 3001 Churchill Street after the Criminal Investigation Division and the Identification Division completed their examination of the crime scene regarding the shooting of the three SWAT officers yesterday.

The narcotics officers returned to perform the search warrant yesterday afternoon and they seized 16.21 grams of powdered cocaine, 22.71 grams of crack cocaine, 15.67 grams of Alprazolam, 4.58 grams of Tramadol, and 1.7 grams of marijuana. They also confiscated over $600 in cash. Officers arrested Santiago Garcia (12/07/1984) and he has been charged with Manufacturing and Delivery of a Controlled Substance, Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Dangerous Drugs.

The City of Corpus Christi Code Enforcement also responded to the scene and found the resident was stealing water and the utilities enforcement disconnected the water meter. The Gas Department responded to the scene and found the resident to also be stealing gas. The Gas Department shut off the natural gas supply and removed the gas meter to the home. The electrical system at the home was deemed to be dangerous and A.E.P. officials removed the electrical meter.

Code Enforcement is also opening a case for Minimum Standards, Keeping Clear Sidewalks, Curbs & Gutters, Open Storage, Litter & Solid Waste and substandard structure at the home.

Bravo District, Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division, Gang Unit

Homicide at Fishing Pier

Date: Thursday, February 20, 2015, 2:22am Location: 11645 SPID Offense: Murder Case Number: 1502200012 Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to the CosWay fishing pier in reference to a shooting. Responding officers located a 37 year old male victim who had been shot several times. The officers began CPR but the victim did not survive his wounds. CCPD homicide detectives are interviewing witnesses.

At approximately 4:41am officers were contacted at 321 John Sartain, The Main Police station, by a subject claiming to be involved in the shooting. The 29 year old male suspect was arrested for this latest homicide.

Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

Man Commits Bank Robbery On Morgan Avenue

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Date: Thursday, February 19, 2015, 11:29am
Location: 2611 Morgan Avenue
Offense: Robbery
Case Number: 1502190048

Corpus Christi Police are investigating a Bank Robbery that happened at 2611 Morgan Avenue Thursday morning. No injuries were reported.

Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint that a man took money by force from a teller at 11:29am. The bank employee told Officers that an unknown man went into the bank, presented a  note to the teller to demand cash, and then took money from the teller and walked away from the bank west on Morgan Avenue. The bank employee told Officers the man never presented a weapon and described the man as a man in his late 30’s in age and wore a dark blue ball cap with a red bill, a mustache, tan shirt and blue jeans and carried a blue lunch bag.  Bank employees provided images of the man to Detectives and the man remains at large.

Anyone who knows who is responsible, or has any additional information about this robbery, should call the Corpus Christi Police Robbery & Homicide Detectives at 886-2840. Anyone who would like to keep their identity secret and provide information to Detectives Should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the tip 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, Delta District, Narcotics/Vice Division

Suspect Booked For Attempted Capital Murder

This morning at 8:40 AM the Corpus Christi Police  SWAT team was preparing to make entry into a home at 3001 Churchill Street to execute a narcotics arrest and search warrant,

As officers were making entry a suspect inside the home opened fire on the SWAT team members. Three officers were injured by the gunfire.

Sr. Police Officer Steven Ruebelmann (6-year veteran) received two gunshot wounds. One to his wrist and one to his hand.

Officer Andrew Jordan (4-year veteran) received a gunshot wound to his upper leg and one to his forearm.

Officer Steven Brown (2-year officer) received a superficial wound to his right calf and forearm.

All officers were taken to Christus Spohn MMC for treatment.  Officers Jordan and Ruebelmann are still there being treated.  Officer Jordan did undergo surgery earlier and is stable at this time.  Officer Ruebelmann is in a private room recovering.
Officer Brown has been treated and released.

Three suspects were originally detained by officers inside the home.  Ray Rosas (06/03/1968) has been arrested for three counts of attempted capital murder.  The suspect that was named in the arrest warrant has not been charged with shooting at the officers.  He however does still face charges for the original arrest warrant.  He has yet to be booked into the City Detention Center.  The third suspect, a female, was also detained.  At this time, no charges are expected to be filed against her for the shooting.

 

Charlie District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Versace Sunglasses Thief

Date: 2/9/2015            1:10 PM
Location: 5400 South Padre Island Drive
Offense: Theft
P.C. 31.03        Class A Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1502090074
Corpus Christi Police Detectives have released camera surveillance images of a suspect they believe is involved in a theft of several high priced Versace sunglasses on February 9.

A store employee of The Sunglasses Hut, located at La Palmera Mall, 5488 S. Padre Island Drive, called Corpus Christi Police after a man walked in and tried on a pair of women’s  Versace sunglasses. The male then stuck four pairs of sunglasses in the sleeves of his shirt, and ran out of the store. The total value of the four pair of Versace sunglasses was almost $950.

Detectives were able to obtain camera images from the stores security system that shows a male, 5’6” to 5’8” tall, medium build and clean shaven. He was wearing a light colored long sleeved button down shirt, blue jeans, dark tennis shoes, and a dark cap.

The suspect in this case was not located and Detectives need your help in identifying this individual.  Anyone with information about this case should call the Corpus Christi Police Property Crimes Detectives at 886-2840. Anyone who would like to keep their identity secret and provide information to the Detectives should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the tip online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

 

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camera images from the stores security system

Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Officers Exchange Gunfire With 33 Year Old Man

Date: Sunday, February 15, 2015, 20:11
Location: 4900 Dody Street
Offense: Aggravated Assault on a Peace Officer (1st Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1502150133

Corpus Christi Police responded to multiple complaints of a firearm being discharged in the 4900 block of Dody Street at 7:52 p.m. Sunday night. Officers arrived at 8:09 p.m. and were directed to a particular house by a member of the public.

The Officers went to the exterior north side of the house and then exchanged gunfire with a 33-year-old man. The 33-year-old man was injured and taken to Spohn Memorial Hospital for medical treatment.

The Corpus Christi Police on duty SWAT team responded to the scene to enter the house where the shooting took place. No other individuals were found.  There were no other reports of injuries or property damage.

The Officer who exchanged gunfire with the suspect is a 3-year veteran. The Officer has been placed on Administrative Leave as per department policy. The Officer was not injured.

The 33-year-old suspect remains in the hospital for treatment for his injuries and faces charges of Aggravated Assault on a Peace Officer, a first-degree felony punishable by up to 99 years in prison and up to a $10,000 dollar fine.

Detectives with the Internal Affairs and Investigations Bureau are investigating the event.

Anyone with any additional information related to this event who have not already spoken with Police, should call the Corpus Christi Police Department and provide the details to Detectives.

Bravo District, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Facebook Dooms Thief

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Corpus Christi Police Detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in helping them locate a wanted person. Jason Avalos (05/19/1974) is wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant for a felony theft that occurred on February 4, 2015 at the Kohl’s Store located at 5626 Saratoga Boulevard just after 8 P.M.

The suspect went to the jewelry counter and asked a store employee to see a ring valued at over $3000.  When the employee handed it over, the suspect fled the store out the front door with the ring.

A customer waiting in the checkout line recognized the suspect as a Facebook friend.  She showed store employees his profile picture from her phone and they determined that it was the man who had just stolen the ring.

Detective’s followed up on this information and were able to secure an arrest warrant for the suspect.  Jason Avalos is  6’ 00” tall and he weighs 215 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. There is a $10,000 bond set on the warrant.

We ask that anyone with any information on his whereabouts to call Corpus Christi Police at 361-886-2600. Anyone who would like to provide information to the investigators and keep their identity secret may provide the information through Crime Stoppers at 886-TIPS (8477) or online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District, Patrol Division

Robbery Suspect Steals Muffins

“DELTA” District
Date: 02/12/2015        9:00 AM
Location: 1621 Leopard Street
Offense: Robbery
PC 32.21       Third Degree Felony
Case Number: 1502120031
Corpus Christi Police responded to the EZ Stop Store located at 1621 Leopard Street after the store clerk was assaulted by a man trying to steal a package of muffins.

Officers arrived and were told the suspect was seen putting the merchandise into his pants pockets and when he tried to stop there was a struggle at the doorway of the store.

After a brief fight the suspect, Algie Jenkins (01/06/1967), was able to flee on foot from the store.  Responding officers found him walking down Leopard Street near city hall.  He was taken into custody and charged with robbery due to his assault of the store clerk during the commission of a theft.

The store clerk refused any medical treatment.

Charlie District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Suspect Flees In Stolen Saturn

Date: 2/4/2015            8:30 PM
Location: 2900 Holly Road
Offense: Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle
P.C. 31.07            State Jail Felony
Case Number: 1502040132


Corpus Christi Police Detectives have released store video of a suspect they believe is involved in a burglary and used a stolen vehicle to make his getaway from officers on February 4.

 

Corpus Christi Police were called by the 34 year old male victim of an auto burglary advising that his vehicle had been broken into while it was parked at the IHOP Restaurant located at 5202 S. Padre Island Drive.

He told officers that the suspects had stolen several items from his 2014 Toyota truck, including a MacBook Pro laptop, by breaking out the rear passenger side window. He told officers he had tracked his laptop with another computer and it was showing to be at the Dollar General Store located at 2978 Holly Road.

As officers arrived at the store to investigate, the suspect took off in a red 2009 Saturn car, and the suspect was able to elude police. The victim continued to track the laptop and he was able to give officers updates on the suspect’s location.

The red Saturn that the suspect fled in was tracked to the 4600 block of Totten Street. Officers were directed there and found the Saturn, parked on the side of the street. The Saturn turned out to be a stolen vehicle and inside the car, officers found property from multiple auto burglaries. The victim was able to get back his garment bag with clothes valued at $800.00, a computer bag that contained the MacBook Pro valued at $2,700.00, and an IPAD valued at $700.00.

The video released is from the Dollar General Store security camera that caught images of the suspect while he was inside making purchases.  The video shows the suspect entering the business, and then standing at the store counter.  Once he exits the store, officers attempt to contact him, but he flees in the stolen Saturn car.

The suspect in this case was not located and Detectives need your help in identifying this individual.  Anyone with information about this case should call the Corpus Christi Police Auto Theft Detectives at 886-2840. Anyone who would like to keep their identity secret and provide information to the Detectives should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the tip 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, Delta District

Financial Crimes Detectives Raid House

DATE: February 10, 2014      9:00 AM
LOCATION: 2738 Prescott Street
OFFENSE: Credit Card Abuse
PC 32.21            State Jail Felony
CASE NUMBER: 1501090070
Corpus Christi Financial Crimes Detectives served a search warrant at a home located at 2738 Prescott Street.

Officers had begun an investigation late in the afternoon yesterday and returned this morning to execute a more extensive search warrant of the home and make two arrests. The two day investigation has resulted in the recovery of several cash gift cards from stores around our city, $16,000 in cash, several fake identification cards and electronic equipment used in making credit cards.

Two suspects that lived at the home were arrested on felony credit card abuse warrants, San Juanita Avalos (07/30/1982) and Ibrahin Suarez Venero (03/12/1986).  The warrants each had a $100,000 bond.

It appears as though both suspects had been cloning credit cards of victims, and were able to make purchases even though victims still had their cards in their possession.  This investigation could lead to more arrests.  Corpus Christi Police Department wants to remind everyone to check their credit statements on a regular basis, even though they have not had any of their credit cards stolen to guard against this type of financial crime.