Occurred on 12/22/11, 02:18 a.m.  DWI/Major Accident      4400 Ayers     1112200010/C1109221

Officers responded to the area for an accident in which a purple 1995 Mercury Cougar struck a tree.    Upon their arrival, Officers contacted the driver Keith G. Kaufman (05/31/89) who appeared intoxicated, but not injured. 

A witness told Officers she observed the Cougar drive towards the 4400 block of S. Port and change course to 4400 Ayers where he struck the tree.

Kaufman was administered Standard Field Sobriety Tests and a Blood Warrant was obtained for a Blood Specimen.  He was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated.

Occurred on 12/19/11, 01:05 a.m.   Assault/Public Intoxication   413 Starr     1112190005/1112190007

Officers patrolling the downtown area observed a disturbance in front of Flannigan’s in which a man was lying on the ground another male being restrained by a couple of individuals.

The 37-year-old victim was found to be dazed and confused with a laceration to the back of his head.  The victim was transferred to Spohn Memorial for medical treatment.

Officers contacted the male who was being restrained who told them he is a friend of the victim. He reported the victim was dancing with the suspect’s girlfriend in an “inappropriate” manner and attempted to lift up her dress.  The boyfriend Tristan Richards (07/24/83) responded by assaulting the victim.  Two males joined the fight and dragged the victim outside where the assault continued.

Richards was arrested along with his girlfriend Ashlynn Finnie (11/29/88) and booked at the City Detention Center.  Richards was charged with Assault, while Finnie was charged with Public Intoxication.

Occurred on 12/15/11, 7:32 p.m.   Theft   701 N. Staples     1112150136/2223260263

Officers responded to the Stripes Convenience Store for theft of beer.  Upon their arrival, Officers talked to the store clerk who reported a White male grabbed a couple of beers and ran out the store towards the Staples Bus Station. The clerk told Officers the suspect had been involved in two earlier thefts of beer.

While the Officer was investigating the beer theft, an assault was broadcast at the bus station involving the suspect. The suspect told Officers he was assaulted by three Hispanic males and two Black males.  The suspect who appeared to be intoxicated sustained a bloody nose. The motive for the assault is unknown at this time.

The clerk positively identified the suspect who was transported to Spohn Memorial for treatment. He was released to medical personnel for treatment.

Once at Spohn Memorial, the suspect left the hospital and committed another “beer run” at the Walgreens located at 2101 Morgan.  The department manager identified Brandon Joseph Lockard (01/15/84) as the person who walked out of the store with two eighteen packs of beer.  Lockard was arrested and charged with Public Intoxication and Theft.

Officers recovered the beer and returned it to Walgreens.

Occurred on 12/15/11, 03:34 a.m. Rollin’ Stolen   Ayers @ Brownlee     1112150013

An officer was transporting Angelica Marie Ortiz (06/05/93), who had been arrested and charged with Possession of Dangerous Drugs from The Palace Men’s Club, to the City Detention Center for booking when he observed a tan 1978 Chevrolet El Camino driving the wrong way and heading straight at them. The Officer was able to pull the El Camino safely to a stop before it hit them.

Upon checking the license plate, the Officer found the vehicle to be stolen out of Aransas County. Kristie Salazar Gibson (01/09/69), the sole occupant, was arrested and charged with Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle.  The vehicle was impounded.

Occurred on 12/12/2011, 9:58 p.m.   Burglary of a Habitation   442 Clark Drive     1112120128

Officers responded to the residence for a suspicious or unusual activity call in which someone was heard knocking on the front door.  Upon their arrival, the Officer heard a female yelling at him that the suspect was inside.

Once inside the residence, he found the suspect being held down by the 40-year-old homeowner.  The suspect was struggling with the victim, striking at him in his attempt to escape.  The suspect refused to stop his assault and was tasered by the Officer.

Randy Cruz Rodriguez (03/28/89) became cooperative and was taken into custody.  Further investigation revealed he was the ex-boyfriend of the homeowner’s 18-year-old daughter.

Cruz was charged with Burglary of Habitation and Assault Causes Bodily Injury along with an outstanding warrant.

Occurred on 12/11/11, 9:15 p.m.   Evading Arrest   Hwy 286 FWY @ S. 19^th Street     1112110082  

An Officer observed a black 2008 Mazda speeding and attempted to catch up to the vehicle.  The driver tried to lose the Officer as it took the Tarlton Street exit and turned back around.  The driver drove thru the neighborhoods in the area.

Another Officer blocked the roadway on Tarlton Street and the driver pulled to a stop upon seeing the Officer.  The 16-year-old driver was placed in police custody and booked at the Nueces County Juvenile Center.  He was charged with Evading Arrest in a Vehicle, Speeding, No Driver’s License, and No Proof of Financial Responsibility.  The suspect’s  vehicle was impounded. 

The 18-year-old female passenger was released at the scene.

Occurred on 12/08/11, 11:58 a.m.  Burglary of a Building   500 Ohio Avenue    1112080065 

Officer D. Bustamante contacted two individuals walking down the street with an edger.  Further investigation revealed they were on the way to the pawn shop to pawn the edger one of the males claimed to have found in an alley a couple of weeks before. 

Once the Officers took one of the individuals home, it was revealed the edger had been stolen from a neighboring home which was under renovation. 

Brandon Duane Grizzele (10/26/93) was arrested and charged with Burglary of a Building. The 17-year-old male who was walking with Grizzele was released.

Officers were able to contact the owner of the edger and returned the stolen property to him.