Category Archives: Criminal Investigations Division

Adam District, Criminal Investigations Division

Auto Theft Task Force Seeks To Identify Two Men

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The Corpus Christi Police Auto Theft Task Force would like help from the public to identify and locate two men responsible for felony theft that happened on May 18, at the 100 block of Villa Drive.

The Corpus Christi Police were called to investigate a theft in which several welding machines on trailers valued at $54,000 dollars were stolen on May 18, 2013 from a fenced area on the 100 block of Villa Drive. The suspects cut a hole in the fence to access the trailers. The trailers were later recovered at Airport Road and Lou Street.

Corpus Christi Police Auto Theft Task Force Detectives have obtained images of the two men responsible for the theft. The two men used a Dodge Sport Utility Vehicle in order to pull the trailers. One suspect is described as a white male about 5 foot 10 inches tall, with short brown hair and he wore a blue cap, blue long sleeve Old Navy shirt, with blue jeans and white shoes.

The other suspect is described as a white male about 6 feet tall, gray hair, and wore a blue cap, black short sleeve T-shirt, blue jeans, and brown shoes.

Anyone with any additional information about this crime, or can identify the suspects, should call the Corpus Christi Police Auto Theft Task Force at 886-2841. Information may be provided to investigators anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Date: May 18, 2013

Location: 100 Villa Drive http://goo.gl/maps/pjNWh

Offense: Theft

Case Number: 1305180038

Criminal Investigations Division

Police Investigate Illegal Dumping

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The Nueces County Constables Office Environmental Enforcement Division would like help from the public to identify and locate the persons responsible for illegal dumping on County Road 55A on May 8, 2013.

Two couches and four mattresses were dumped from a white truck on May 8, 2013 at about 8:53am. Investigators viewed a home video of the area. A school bus picked up a child from a nearby home at 7:00am and no other vehicle drove in the area until the truck arrived.

County Road 55A is located off Old Brownsville Road near the Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Anyone who has any additional information about this illegal dumping crime, or can identify the person responsible should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com. Information that leads to an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Date: May 8, 2013, 8:53am

Location: County Road 55A http://goo.gl/maps/72hPI

Offense: Illegal Dumping

Case Number: Nueces County Constable’s Office #311

Criminal Investigations Division

Make Some Money One TIP at a TIME!

Julian Salas aka Juliano Salas
Julian Salas aka Juliano Salas

Corpus Christi Gang Investigators are looking for known gang member Julian Salas (07/10/89) who is wanted on a parole violation warrant.  Salas violated his parole when Corpus Christi Police Officers arrested him for Unlawful Carrying of a Firearm by a Felon on May 7, 2013.  #1305070012

Salas should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with any information on his whereabouts is urged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com.  All contact with Crime Stoppers is anonymous and confidential.  Tipsters will receive a cash reward if the suspect is arrested on the information received.

Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division

Police Seek Woman Who Stole Phone From Store Checkout Counter

The Corpus Christi Police Property Crimes Detectives would like help from the public to identify a woman who stole a cellular telephone while in line at a store on May 6, 2013.

A 24-year-old man stood in line at a cash register at a store located at 4717 South Padre Island Drive and set his iphone valued at $600 dollars on the counter. The man walked away from the counter and a woman behind him in line took the phone.

The man realized he did not have his phone and returned to the counter, but could not locate the phone. Store employees searched video of the event and discovered the woman took the phone, but the woman had left the store.

The woman is described as a white female about 40 years of age and she wore a black short sleeve shirt and blue jeans.

Anyone with any additional information about this crime or anyone who can identify this woman should call the Corpus Christi Police Property Crimes Detectives at 886-2841. Information may be provided to detectives anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Date: May 6, 2013 14:23

Location 4717 South Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/7mNKU

Offense: Theft

Case Number: 1305070096

Criminal Investigations Division

Police Arrest Man From Information Provided Through Crime Stoppers

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The Corpus Christi Police Department would like to thank the partners in the community and the media for the safe apprehension of 48-year-old Juan Carlos Rodriguez (2/5/1965).

Rodriguez stole a van from a 66-year-old man from 4109 Staples Street on May 18. Pictures of the suspect from the store were shown on news broadcasts on May 22 and members of the community contacted Crime Stoppers to provide Detectives with the identity of Rodriguez and his location.

Corpus Christi Police arrested Rodriguez near his residence at the 2000 block of Horne and the stolen 1998 Dodge Caravan was recovered. Rodriguez was arrested for a Nueces County warrant of arrest for Larceny. Rodriguez was then delivered to the city detention center.

Criminal Investigations Division

Police Seek Man Who Stole Car From Service Line

The Corpus Christi Police Auto Theft Task Force Detectives would like help from the public to identify and locate a man who stole a vehicle from an auto shop on May 18, 2013.

A 66-year-old man took his green 1998 Dodge Caravan to have the oil changed at 4109 South Staples. The 66-year-old man left the keys in the ignition while in the service line for an oil change. An unknown man got into the unoccupied van and drove away and was last seen east on Staples Street.

Detectives have obtained photographs of the suspect in this case. The suspect is described as a Hispanic man about 5 foot 10 inches tall, about 220 pounds, had short black hair and wore glasses, a blue t-shirt, khaki cargo shorts, and white shoes.

Anyone with any additional information about this crime or can identify this person should call the Corpus Christi Police Auto Theft Task Force at 886-2874. Information may be provided to detectives anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Date: May 18, 2013 10:00am

Location: 4109 S. Staples http://goo.gl/maps/UrVNt

Offense: Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle

Case Number: 1305180052

Adam District, Criminal Investigations Division

“Who’s That Guy??”

Corpus Christi Homicide/Robbery Detectives are asking the public’s assistance in identifying the knife wielding man who robbed a local Check N Go.

The 43-year-old employee told Officers the man took the money from the register and ran out of the business.  Officers report the woman was uninjured during the robbery.

The suspect is described as a heavyset Hispanic male, 35 to 40 years of age, 5’8” to 5’10” feet tall and weighing 265 to 290 lbs.

Anyone with any information on this crime or knows the suspect’s identity is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com.  Tipsters will earn a cash reward if the suspect is arrested.

Date:  May 17, 2013, 5:24pm

Location: 13434 Leopard Street http://goo.gl/maps/lRYlS

Event:  Aggravated Robbery

Case Number:  1305170113

Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

Father Arrested After Infant’s Death

Joe Angel Rodriguez
Joe Angel Rodriguez

Corpus Christi Police and Fire Emergency Personnel were called to the 2900 block of Niagara for an unconscious four-month-old.  The infant was rushed to Driscoll’s Children Hospital where she died.

The Police Department’s Family Violence Unit who is responsible for investigating Juvenile and Family Crimes responded. Through their investigation, Detectives were able to obtain a warrant for the infant’s father, Joe Angel Rodriguez (03/20/96) and charge him with Injury to a Child.  His bond was set at $50,000.

Rodriguez was arrested on May 17, 2013 and booked at the City Detention Center. The investigation is ongoing and there is no additional information to release at this time.

Date:  May 17, 2013, 2:39am

Location:  2902 Niagara Street  http://goo.gl/maps/S4Ub2

Event:  Injury to a Child

Case Number:  1305170027

Criminal Investigations Division

“Got Weed? Not No More!”

Miguel Roman
Sergio Gonzlez

On May 19, 2013, Narcotics Investigators with the Corpus Christi Police Department and the Texas Department of Public Safety conducted a joint operation in which three men were arrested. 

Investigators located a pick-up truck in the 4400 block of Bluefield in which they believed contained drugs in the vehicle.  The Nueces County K-9 Unit assisted and approximately 45 lbs. of Marijuana was found in the truck. 

A subsequent search of the home at 4437 Bluefield yielded 10.5 additional pounds of Marijuana and 38 grams of Cocaine. Police seized the drugs along with three vehicles, digital scales, packaging material, and electronic media.

Miguel Roman (06-06-83), Juan Vera (08-31-76), and Sergio Gonzalez (05/18/83) were arrested and charged with Possession of Marijuana which is second degree felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.  

Roman was additionally charged with Manufacture and Delivery of a Controlled Substance which is punishable by up to 99 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.

Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District, Patrol Division

Man Injured When He Tried To Sell His Shoes

The Corpus Christi Police Robbery/Homicide Detectives would like help from the public to identify and locate two men responsible for a robbery on the 2500 block of Fig Street on Sunday night.

A 20-year-old man told police he tried to sell shoes to a man he met on an internet website. The prospective buyer was a passenger in a car, possibly a gray Chevy Impala. The prospective buyer took the shoes valued at about $300 dollars without paying the 20-year-old man and attempted to flee in the vehicle. The 20-year-old man was injured when the vehicle sped away.

The 20-year-old man was taken to the hospital by ambulance. There were two Hispanic men in the car and now investigators are searching for the identity and location of the two men who took the shoes by force.

Anyone who can identify the suspects or has any additional information about this crime should call the Corpus Christi Police Robbery/Homicide Detectives at 886-2841. Information may be provided anonymously to investigators through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in arrest may be eligible for a cash reward.

Date: May 12, 2013, 19:58

Location: 2500 Fig Street http://goo.gl/maps/XSpHZ

Offense: Aggravated Robbery

Case Number: 1305120083