Category Archives: Criminal Investigations Division

INVESTIGATION OF POSSIBLE AMBER ALERT SIGHTING

At approximately 1 pm today we received notification from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation that a possible sighting of the suspect vehicle Tad Cummins was last seen in, was in our local area.  The caller advised they saw a vehicle matching the description, displaying Tennessee tags and was able to provide a partial plate, further specifying that it was seen in the area of the 4500 block of US HWY 181. 

As with all Amber Alerts, several tips will be fielded through the call centers and every tip received will be thoroughly investigated. 

Officers were dispatched and thoroughly checked the area, surrounding businesses and surveillance videos for any leads.  As of this point, we are unable to substantiate any of the information provided and have not received any credible witnesses placing either Elizabeth Thomas or Tad Cummins in the area. 

Anyone with information is asked to call 1-800-TBI-FIND.  Anyone who sees Cummins, Thomas or the vehicle in their respective area should call 911.  

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Can You Identify These Auto Burglars?

Date: Monday, March 13, 2017, 5:26 AM
Location: 1400 Buenos Aries
Offense: Burglary to a Motor Vehicle
Case Number: 1703130137

Corpus Christi Police Detectives need your help identifying these auto burglars. The suspects are seen stopping in the street in a Dodge Neon that was possibly stolen from the 4200 blk of Markins drive. The suspects are seen exiting the vehicle and approaching two cars in the driveway. The suspects go through the bed and tool box of a pickup and check the doors of a passenger car. The suspects took some tools and miscellaneous items and left the scene.

If you know the identity of these suspects or have any information about this crime please 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 you a cash reward.

Updated Images and Video of Attempted Kidnapping Suspect

Date: Thursday, March 2, 2017, 6:00 am
Location: 900 Carmel Parkway
Offense: Attempted Kidnapping
Case Number: 1703020014

On 03/02/17, just after 6:00 a.m. a 56-year-old female was walking North in the 900 Blk of Carmel Pkwy when a tall black male wearing green attempted to force the victim into his car.  Fortunately, the victim was able to get away.  The suspect fled west on Ft. Worth street in a Black vehicle with Chrome Rims.

The Corpus Christi Police Dept. is seeking help in identifying this male who may be involved.  These images were taken in the area of the incident just before 6:00 a.m.  They are of a male driving a Black Chrysler 300 with Chrome rims.  If you have any information on this male or any other information on the incident, please call 361-886-2600 or if you wish to remain anonymous, call 888-TIPS or log on to 888tips.com.

Patrol Report March 20, 2017

Date: Saturday, March 18, 2017, 1:05 AM
Location: Agnes and Virginia
Offense: Unauthorized use of a Motor Vehicle
Case Number: 1703170023

A Corpus Christi Police Officer was patrolling in the area of Agnes and Virginia. The officer observed a green truck run the stop sign at Virginia and Agnes going Northbound. The officer stopped and contacted the driver. As the officer contacted the driver he immediately opened the door and put his foot out. The driver was extremely nervous, sweating and stuttering as he spoke. The driver had no ID and the plate of the Dodge pick up returned to a Green Honda. The suspect was detained and the officer ran the VIN and discovered that the truck had been stolen from Corpus Christi on March 17th. Officers arrested Carlos Lopez Jr. (12-12-1980) and transported him to the City Detention Center.

Date: Saturday, March 18, 2017, 9:49 PM
Location: 900 Behmann St.
Offense: Assault Family Violence-Choking
Case Number: 1703180126

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 900 Behmann in reference to an assault in progress. Officers arrived and made contact with the 34 year old female victim. She advised that she got into an argument with her 32 year old boyfriend. She advised that at some point during the argument the suspect punched her in the face, pushed her into a window causing it to break and he threw her to the ground hitting her in the face and then he choked her. The victim advised that she blacked out for a moment. The victim had bruising on her arm and redness to her neck. Officers contacted the suspect who appeared intoxicated and acted as if nothing had happened. Officers arrested Michael Jameson (05-06-1984)  and a search incident to arrest revealed that the suspect had several pills in a plastic baggie in his sunglasses case. The suspect was additionally charged with possession of a controlled substance and transported to the City Detention Center.

Date: Sunday, March 19, 2017, 12:50 AM
Location: 6600 Mountain Wood Dr.
Offense: Intoxication Assault with a Vehicle
Case Number: 1703190010

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to the area of 6600 Mountain Wood Dr. in reference to a female that might have been run over by a vehicle.  While officers were en route the call was updated that the vehicle was possible a red Toyota Tundra. Officers arrived and located the 42 year old female victim. She had severe facial injuries and was not wearing pants. The victim was transported to Spohn Memorial Hospital for treatment of her injuries. A witness stated that she heard a female scream “Open the door! Open the Door!” She also advised that she saw the red pick up leave the scene at a high rate of speed and return a short time later. The vehicle parked down the street with its lights shinning on the victim and the left the area again.

Responding officers located the vehicle in a parking lot in 6600 block of S. Staples. Officers contacted the 53 year old male who was the only occupant of the vehicle. The suspect had an odor of an intoxicating beverage. Officers had enough probable cause to arrest for DWI. Inside the vehicle officers located a pair of women’s jeans and a pink handbag that contained identification for the female victim. Officers also observed fresh blood and what they believed to be tissue on the left rear tire and wheel well. Officers arrested Roy Roberts (01-28-1964) and transported him to the City Detention Center. There is no update on the victims condition at this time. Officers are still investigating what led up to this incident.

 

 

 

 

Lets get this alleged thief identified

Date: Thursday, February 16, 2017, 7:33 PM
Location: 1530 SPID
Offense: Theft
Case Number: 1702210056

Corpus Christi Police Detectives need you help identifying this theft suspect. The suspect was seen entering the store and walking around with an empty cart. He then places 4 small water heaters in the cart and then exits the store. The suspect is seen going up to a grey passenger vehicle and loads the items in the car with help from another subject. The vehicle is seen driving away.

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If you know the identity of this suspect or have any information about this crime please 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 you a cash reward.

 

Bomb Callout at 1200 Seventh Street

On 3-14-17, CCPD Narcotics/Vice Investigators developed information regarding two bombs reportedly located in a home in the 1200 block of Seventh St. NVID Investigators and Homeland Security Investigators (HSI) contacted the residents at the home and confirmed the presence of two potential bombs in the trunk of a car parked in the driveway. The Corpus Christi Police Bomb Squad and Special Agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) responded to the scene. ATF and the bomb squad were able to safely neutralize the devices. In addition, ATF determined that they appear to be functional explosive devices, pending lab analysis. This is a joint investigation between CCPD, ATF, and HSI.

Anyone having information about this case should contact the Narcotics Vice Investigations Division at 361-826-8300, Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS, or ATF at 1-800-ATF-FIRE. All calls will be kept confidential. Individuals can also submit information through the mobile ReportIt® app, available both on Google Play and the Apple App Store. All individuals providing tips can remain anonymous.

All media inquires need to contact ATF Resident Agent in Charge Rick Miller 361-533-3823.

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Can you help us catch these suspects

Date: February 18-19, 2017
Location: 1300 SPID
Offense: Burglary
Case Number: 1702190106

Corpus Christ Police Officers responded to Holt Cat on the 1300 block of SPID in reference to a burglary. The complainant advised that when employees came into work on Monday they noticed that 4 new Caterpillar generators were missing. The complainant advised that this happened over the weekend.  The video shows a dark pickup driving into the business and a male suspect opening the gate. At least 2 suspects were involved in this crime. The pickup might have slight damage on the front bumper/grill from hitting the gate as it was leaving the business.

If you know the identity of this suspect or have any information about this crime please 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 you a cash reward.

Police Release Sketch of Attempted Abduction Suspect

Date: Thursday, March 2, 2017, 6:00 am
Location: 900 Carmel Parkway
Offense: Attempted Kidnapping
Case Number: 1703020014

Corpus Christi Police Detectives released a sketch of the suspect involved in the recent attempted abduction. The suspect is described as a large male between 6′ 1″ to 6′ 4″ tall, weighing between 230-270 pounds. The suspect was wearing a green shirt with an emblem on it and matching green shorts. He is believed to be in his early to mid 30’s and is driving a dark 4-door vehicle with black leather interior.

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If you know the identity of this suspect or have any information about this crime please 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 you a cash reward.

Police Want Your Help To Identify Robbery Suspect

Date:  03/08/2017
Location:  3928 Leopard
Offense:  Aggravated Robbery / UUMV
Case Number:  1703080019

Corpus Christi Police Detectives want your help to identify an individual accused of an Aggravated Robbery and Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, that occurred on March 08, 2017 at approximately 7 a.m. on the 3900 block of Leopard.

An 18-year-old man told Police he was approached by a male who was soliciting money at the Stripes at Lantana and Leopard on March 8, 2017.   The 18-year-old male agreed to transport the suspect to a secondary location to withdraw cash from  an ATM to give to the man.  The 18 year old male told Officers he withdrew and gave the Suspect money, but the suspect displayed a weapon and demanded more money.  The 18-year-old male told Officers he jumped out of the car, and the suspect climbed into the driver’s seat then drove off in the vehicle without the 18-year-old man’s consent.   The 18-year-old male described the male to Police as a black male, about 35-42 years of age, standing 5’06-5’10, weighing between 150-180 pounds, and wore a red in color baseball cap, grey shirt and green shorts at the time of the crime.  Corpus Christi Police Officers recovered the stolen car within the same day of the original crime, but the suspect has not been captured. Detectives would now like help from the public to identify and locate the suspect in this crime.

Detectives have obtained images of the suspect as he approached the 18-year-old man.

If you know the identity of this suspect or have any information about this crime please 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 you a cash reward.

NARCOTICS/VICE OFFICERS DISRUPT GAMBLING OPERATION ON SOUTH SIDE

CCPD Narcotics/Vice Investigators shut down a significant gambling operation on Corpus Christi’s south side Wednesday evening. At approximately 9:00 pm, March 8, 2017, NVID Investigators served an evidentiary search warrant at a residence in the 5400 block of Sugar Creek Drive.  The search warrant was the culmination of an extensive long term investigation into illegal gambling at the residence involving “eight liner” slot machines.

Gambling Operation

During the course of the investigation, investigators gathered evidence that indicated that the operator and employees of the operation were paying out sizeable cash rewards to customers who played the machines, in violation of Texas gambling statutes.   Although the operator had taken significant precautions to disguise the illegal operation, which was being run from a home in a quiet residential neighborhood, NVID investigators were able to obtain enough evidence to obtain the evidentiary search warrant; the search warrant allowed investigators to search for and seize gambling equipment, ledgers, cash and other proceeds of illegal gambling activity.  Inside the residence, officers discovered and seized over 31 of the machines, along with over $5000 in cash. Sang Kim (6-6-75) was arrested and charged with Keeping a Gambling Place and Engaging in Organized Crime. Diana S. Griffith (11-2-70) was arrested and charged with Keeping a Gambling Place. The investigation is still ongoing.