Category Archives: Criminal Investigations Division

Bravo District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Police Search for Man Who Exposed Himself to 13-Year-Old


Occurred on 5/29/12, 5:40 p.m.   Indecent Exposure   7900 Mitra Parkway  1205290108

Corpus Christi Homicide/Robbery Detectives are asking the public’s assistance in finding a heavy-set White Male who exposed himself to a 13-year-old.  The victim was walking home from Mireles Elementary School when a black Chevrolet Avalanche passed her by.  As the driver passed by a second time, he opened his door and exposed himself to the victim.  The victim ran home and police were called. 

Officers searched extensively for the driver, but were unable to locate him.  He is described as a heavy-set White male, with wavy reddish brownish hair and last seen wearing a black shirt and blue jeans. He was last seen driving a black Chevrolet Avalanche.  Anyone with any information on this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS.  The information could result in a reward up to $1000 in cash.

The Corpus Christi Police Department recommends that you talk to your children about “Stranger Danger.”  Please explain to your child who a stranger is and why they should not talk to strangers or accept rides from them.  Let them know if a stranger does approach them, they need to run and tell an adult.  They will call 911.

If walking to and from a friend’s home make sure they do not walk alone.  Teach them to keep away from vacant fields and any other places that have few people.   If you would like additional information on “Stranger Danger” safety tips please contact CCPD Crime Prevention Advisor Brenda Moreno at 361-886-2568.

Bravo District, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

$13,500 In Tools Taken From Kolda Elementary

Occurred between May 25-May 29, 2012, Burglary 3730 Roddfield Road, 1205290032

Corpus Christi Police are investigating a case in which Tools and construction materials valued at about $13,500 were taken from the Zachary Kolda Elementary School over the Memorial Day weekend.

The Zachary Kolda Elementary School is a new school under construction in the Corpus Christi School District and is located at 3730 Roddfield Road between Saratoga Boulevard and Yorktown. Construction crews arrived Tuesday morning and discovered forced entry into the building and the tools missing. The building is in the early stages of construction. The padlock was cut for the storage boxes in the building which held the power tools.

Police collected several bits of evidence at the scene.

Anyone with additional information about this crime should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or log on to www.888TIPS.com. If the information leads to the arrest of the individual responsible, the caller could earn a cash reward.

Criminal Investigations Division

CCPD Searches For Robbery Suspects

Corpus Christi Police Robbery/Homicide Investigators have obtained warrants for arrest for two individuals this week for aggravated robbery.

Roye Bernal (5/1/1990) is wanted for the aggravated robbery at the Jiffy X-press Wash on Prescott last Monday, May, 21. His last known address is 1445 18th Street in Corpus Christi. Case #1205210091

Joseph Turley (10/7/1987) is wanted for the aggravated robbery on May 12 on the 300 block of Mesquite Street. Case #1205120029

Anyone who knows how to locate these individuals should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or log on to www.888TIPS.com. If the information leads to an arrest the caller could earn a cash reward.

Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Bowler Sought In Counterfeit Crime

   

Occurred Tuesday, May 15, 2012, 9:00pm 6116 Ayers Street, Forgery of Government Instrument 1205160035

Corpus Christi Police Financial Crimes Investigators would like help from the public to provide additional information about a man who passed counterfeit money at the Saratoga Lanes Bowling Alley.

The same person passed fake money to pay for services at the bowling alley on more than one occasion, and each time has been Tuesday nights. The man is a white male that has a beard and appears to be in his late teens or early 20’s in age. The man wore a long sleeve shirt, blue jeans and tennis shoes.

The man was with a second man and a woman at the time of this crime. The second man had long hair a sleeve tattoo on his right arm and wore a green t-shirt, khaki cargo shorts, and sandals.

The man is suspected of Forgery of a Government Instrument, a second degree felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.

Anyone who can identify this person or has additional information about this crime should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or log on to www.888TIPS.com. The information provided could earn the caller a cash reward.

Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division

“Watch Dog” Leads Officers to Two Auto Burglars

Occurred on 5/25/12, 6:33 am   Burglary of a Vehicle   3600 Pecan   1205250031, 1205250046, and 125250046

Two auto burglars were arrested after several complaints were received for two men burglarizing unlocked vehicles as they walked down the 3600 block of Pecan.  One caller confronted the men, while another caller followed them to a nearby apartment complex and called police. 

Officers J. Wicks and E. Hemping searched for the two men who were described as heavy-set White males in their late teens to early twenties.  They were accompanied by a white and brown dog.  Officers were told the men had entered the Brawner Park Apartment complex and a search for the suspects ensued.  A short time later, the Officers saw the dog  on the top of the stairwell.  

As the Officers walked up the stairs, they found Valentin Aleman Jr. (07/16/92) and Daniel Griffin (02/28/92) sorting their stolen loot.  Both men were detained and taken to the Criminal Investigation Division for interviews.   

Aleman and Griffin were arrested and booked at the City Detention Center.  They were both charged with three different counts of Burglary of a Vehicle. 

Auto Theft Detectives report that all the property stolen was taken from unlocked vehicles as the suspects walked by.  Don’t become a victim of chance, “Hide, Lock, and Take” everywhere you park your car.   Help us lower crime and HIDE YOUR THINGS, LOCK YOUR CAR, and TAKE YOUR KEYS!

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

$15,000 Of Merchandise Taken From Store

On Thursday, April 19, 2012, the Tractor Supply Company located at 3153 U.S. Highway 77 was the target of a burglary in which over $9,000 worth of merchandise was taken.

Nueces County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to an alarm call at 6:50 am and discovered damage to the building. Several cash registers, display cases and doors were damaged. Employees discovered many power tools were missing and someone tampered with a security safe.

Several latent prints such as finger prints and muddy shoe prints were collected at the scene.

The Nueces County Sheriff’s Office now needs your help to locate the individuals responsible for this crime.

If you know where to locate those responsible for this burglary call Crime Stoppers at 888- TIPS, or log on at 888tips.com. We want your information, not your name. The information you provide could earn you $1000 in cash.

Bravo District, Criminal Investigations Division

Task Force Arrests Jaime Clark

Occurred Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 7:40 am, 8200 South Padre Island Drive, Warrant Service 1205220027

The U.S. Marshals Violent Offender and Fugitive Task Force apprehended Jaime Clark (4/24/1976) Tuesday Morning at a motel located at the 8200 block of S.P.I.D. for a probation revocation for 5 counts of sexual assault of a child.

The Marshals worked to apprehend Clark since April and discovered that family members assisted Clark to avoid capture. Marshals located a vehicle associated with Clark’s family at a motel on S.P.I.D. and the Marshals watched for the fugitive. Clark exited a motel room at 7:40 am Tuesday morning and was arrested.

The U.S. Marshals Violent Offender and Fugitive Task Force is a cooperation between the United States Marshals Service, the Corpus Christi Police Department, and other regional law enforcement agencies to apprehend fugitives and state and local violent offenders.

Criminal Intelligence Unit, Criminal Investigations Division

Suspect Identified in Del Mar College Indecent Exposure Investigation

Andre Samuel

The Corpus Christi Police Department is asking the public’s assistance in helping locate a wanted sex offender who exposed himself to a Del Mar College student on May 7, 2012. The original blotter entry at http://wp.me/p1D8kP-1zm was posted on May 10, 2012.

D. Berry with the Corpus Christi Police Department Sex Offender Unit recognized Andre Samuel (09/25/72) as the suspect involved in the indecent exposure investigation.  Subsequently, Homicide/Robbery Detective D. Perez was able to obtain a warrant for Samuel after the victim positively identified him in a photo line-up.  Detective Perez also contacted Samuel’s probation officer at the Nueces County Supervision & Corrections Department and a Motion to Revoke warrant was issued.    

Samuel is currently wanted for the Indecent Exposure warrant and a Nueces County warrant for Motion to Revoke Probation for Sexual Assault. Anyone with any information on the whereabouts of this suspect is encouraged to call Crimes Stoppers at 888-TIPS or you can also submit a tip online, visit the www.TipSubmit.com website to submit a secure e-mail tip.  The information provided could earn the caller a cash reward.

Criminal Investigations Division

Call Crime Stoppers and Earn Some Summer Cash

Homicide/Robbery Detectives obtained several warrants the week of May 14th thru May 18th of 2012. Detective E. Alvarado obtained a warrant for Dennis Longbine (09/26/55) who was arrested and charged with Murder.  He is being held on a $250,000 bond.  Also arrested were Fabian Soliz (05/17/89) and Rudy Bueno ((06/27/76) for Failure to Comply with Sex Registration, bond set at $35,000 each.  Their warrants were obtained by Detective. J. T. Smith.  Their bonds were both set at $35,000.

Still outstanding are the following four warrants obtained for the various criminal charges:

Jorge Calleros

 

Jorge Calleros (11/19/74) is wanted for Robbery with a $50,000 bond.  His warrant obtained by Detective L. Garza.

Dennis Ellison

 

Dennis Ellison (09/15/61) is wanted for Failure to Comply with Sex Registration with a $50,000 bond.  His warrant obtained by Detective J.T. Smith.

Shannon Gibbs

 

Shannon Gibbs (10/10/74) is wanted for Aggravated Assault with a $50,000 bond.  Gibbs is accused of assaulting his girlfriend’s neighbor.  His warrant was obtained by Detective J.T. Smith.

James Struchen

 


James Struchen (05/09/81) is wanted for Aggravated Assault, $40,000 bond.  Struchen is accused of assaulting a 31-year-old man at Cassidy’s Irish Bar. His warrant obtained by Detective D. Perez.

 
 

 

Anyone who has additional information or knows where to locate any of these wanted criminals should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or log on to www.888TIPS.com. The information provided could earn the caller a cash reward.

Bravo District, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Police Search For Cookware Bandit

Occurred Friday, May 18, 2012, 8:40pm, 1305 Airline Road, Robbery 1205180171

Corpus Christi Police would like help from the public to locate a man who is wanted for a theft at the Sears last Friday evening.

A loss prevention employee received minor injuries after a confrontation with this man Friday. The loss prevention employee saw the man take $240 worth of cooking supplies and leave the store. The loss prevention employee stopped the man and demanded the merchandise be returned to the store. The man pushed the employee and scratched the employee’s chest which caused minor injuries.

The man then got into a 1998 gray Saturn 4 door car and left. Police obtained the license plate number for the vehicle and have video recording of the man. The man is described as a black male, 20-25 years of age, about 6 feet tall and about 170 pounds. The man has black hair and brown eyes and wore glasses, had a thin mustache, and wore a black t-shirt.

Anyone who knows where to locate this man should call Corpus Christi Police at 886-2600. Anonymous information can be provided by a call to Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or log on to www.888TIPS.com. The information provided to Crime Stoppers could earn the caller a cash reward.