Category Archives: Delta District

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Warrant Issued for Attempted Kidnapping

Corpus Christi Police Detectives have obtained a arrest warrant for the attempted kidnapping of a 9 year old girl on 2000 Hudson Street.

Police are looking for Arnulfo Rodriguez Santacruz (06-20-1991). He is 5 feet 11 inches tall weighing approximately 185 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes.

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Arnulfo was last seen driving a 2001 blue Dodge Stratus, license plate# BZB4208. The car has faded paint on the roof and is missing a Dodge decal on the drivers side door.

The warrant number is 16-FE-00312-JP1-1 and has a $100,000 bond.

If you know his whereabouts or have any additional information about this crime, call Family Violence Investigators at 361-886-2600, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888-TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information results in an arrest it could earn you a cash reward.

Adam District, Bravo District, Charlie District, Crime Stoppers, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District, Gang Unit, Patrol Division

Capital Murder Update

On Friday, September 2, 2016 Corpus Christi Police Detectives received a tip indicating that Truanser Hughes (04-19-97) was involved in the Captial Murder from the Shooter’s Depot, located at 5526 Leopard, where the owner George Koumbis was killed and a store employee was seriously injured.

Truanser Hughes was located and arrested by members of the US Marshal Fugitive Apprehension Task Force on an unrelated Aggravated Robbery (August 2016) warrant. Truanser Hughes was interviewed by Criminal Investigation Homicide Detectives and additionally charged with the Shooter’s Depot Capital Murder. Bond was set at $1,000,000.

During the course of the investigation, three other individuals were identified for their involvement in the Capital Murder. Detectives obtained Capital Murder warrants for the following individuals: Filamir Gomez Jr (6/11/96), Jeremiah Jenkins (2/13/88), and Darien Marshall (1/31/94). Bonds were set at $1,000,000.

The Shooter’s Depot investigation is ongoing, as Detectives continue to work with the US Marshals and members of the ATF. Should any member of the community know the whereabouts, or have additional information, on the wanted individuals, they are asked to contact 911 or Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477), with the information.

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Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

Police Obtain Arrest Warrant For Bank Robber Thanks to Crime Stoppers Tips

Willie Church (2/22/1996) Wanted for Robbery
Willie Church
(2/22/1996)
Wanted for Robbery

Date: Thursday, August 25, 2016, 11:33am
Location: 4102 Baldwin Boulevard
Offense: Robbery (Penal Code Section 29.03)
Case Number: 1608250052

A Crime Stoppers tip helped Corpus Christi Police Detectives to identify 20-year-old Willie Church (2/22/1996) as the suspect in the Bank Robbery at the Kleberg Bank on August 25th. Detectives have obtained an arrest warrant for Church and would now like help from the public to locate him. Church is described as a 20-year-old man with dark skin, stands 6 feet tall, 150 pounds, with black hair, brown eyes and had a last known address on the 2800 block of Tarlton.

Corpus Christi Police responded to a report of a bank robbery at the Kleberg Bank located at 4102 Baldwin Boulevard at 11:30am on August 25, 2016. The bank employees told Officers that an unknown man walked into the bank dressed in scrubs and with a red purse and possibly a wig and passed a note which demanded cash. The bank employees provided the man with cash and the man left into a nearby neighborhood. Image of the suspect were released to the public and a Crime Stoppers tip provided help to Detectives to identify the bank robbery suspect as Willie Church.

Anyone who knows how to locate Church should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Delta District, Narcotics/Vice Division

Search Warrant Served At Apartment On Brownlee Blvd.

After an investigation into complaints of drug dealing by concerned citizens in the neighborhood, the Corpus Christi Police Narcotics / Vice Investigations Division secured a search and arrest warrant for an apartment located at 1426 South Brownlee Blvd.  #3.  Officers served that warrant just after 6 PM on August 2.
During the search, investigators seized over 63 grams of crack cocaine, 20 grams of synthetic cannabis, 15 grams of marijuana, and a Hi Point 9mm semiautomatic handgun.
Eligio Reyes (10-26-1990), was arrested and charged with first degree Manufacture / Delivery of Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 1, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Possession of Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2, and Possession of Marijuana.
1426 Brownlee #3
Items recovered after search warrant was served.
Charlie District, Delta District, Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division

Patrol Report July 19, 2016

The Corpus Christi Police Department responded to 1389 calls for service and generated 258 reports for formal criminal complaints from 7:00 a.m. July 18 to 10:30 a.m. on July 19, 2016. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

Date: Tuesday, July 19, 2016, 8:53am
Location: 8000 South Padre Island Drive
Event: Vehicle Crash
Crash Number: C1604613

Corpus Christi Police worked several vehicle crashes near the Oso Bridge along the 8000 block of South Padre Island Drive this morning after drivers sighted a water spout. Officers responded to the complaints of vehicle crashes at 8:53 this morning and learned there were ten vehicles involved in collisions on the roadway. At least one person was transported to the hospital for non-life threatening injuries. Drivers told Officers a water spout was sited and some vehicles stopped in an effort to avoid the weather hazard. Several vehicles were towed due to damage. The bridge was not closed down because the weather hazard was gone by the time the emergency crews arrived.

Water spout in Oso Bay (photo by Senior Officer Denise Pace)
Water spout in Oso Bay
(photo by Senior Officer Denise Pace)

Date: Tuesday, July 19, 2016, 4:29am
Location: 300 Coke Street
Offense: Arson
Case Number: 1607190020

Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint of arson at an abandoned and unoccupied residential structure located on the 300 block of Coke Street Tuesday morning. Fire Fighters with the Corpus Christi Fire Department believe the fire was intentionally set and must be investigated as a crime. No injuries were reported and Investigators are seeking information to determine who owns the structure at 320 Coke Street.

Date: Tuesday, July 19, 2016, 1:42am
Location: Carroll Lane at South Padre Island Drive
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated as a 2nd Offense (Penal Code Section 49.04) Class A Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1607190013

Corpus Christi Police arrested 36-year-old Eusebio Guillen (8/30/1979) for Driving While Intoxicated with a previous conviction at Carroll Lane and South Padre Island Drive Tuesday morning. Corpus Christi Police responded to investigate a stalled green 2006 Land Rover sport utility vehicle in the intersection at 1:40am. Officers found Guillen asleep in the driver’s seat with the engine running. Officers woke Guillen and determined he was not in medical distress, but was intoxicated. Officers impounded the vehicle, took Guillen to the hospital to collect a specimen of his blood, and delivered Guillen to the city detention center. Officers learned that Guillen had previously convicted of Driving While Intoxicated and so the Tuesday accusation was enhanced to a Class A Misdemeanor.

Date: Tuesday, July 19, 2016, 1:04am
Location: 2725 Leopard Street
Event: Missing Child
Case Number: 16070190004

Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to this call for a missing 10-year-old boy. The child had not been seen since 7:00PM. The mother thought the 10-year-old boy had gone to the swimming pool with a friend and then afterwards was with the grand mother. The grand mother thought the boy was with the mother. The child had no mental health issues, and is known as a good kid. Officers exhausted a search of the apartment and they went door to door to contact as many neighbors as possible. The father found the child at Zavala park at 1:04AM near a grandmother’s residence. The child said he was upset with his parents. The child was returned home.

Search the website Crimereports.com to research all reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi. Anyone who knows any additional information about these crimes should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2840. Information about unsolved crimes may be provided to investigators anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at 888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Community Outreach, Delta District

West Nile Mosquito Management Response Plan 2800 Dempsey St

The Corpus Christi Animal Control and Vector Services received a confirmation of West Nile virus in a mosquito in the 2800 Block Dempsey St from a test that was submitted on July 6, 2016.

Vector Services has implemented the Mosquito Management Response Plan to this detection. The response entails the following:

  1. The spraying of a 1/2 mile radius around the area of the detection for three consecutive nights beginning tonight.
  2. Police Directed Patrol officers and Neighborhood Services personnel will be attempting to locate any standing water in the affected neighborhood including examining abandoned properties.
  3. Vector Services will conduct continuing surveillance of mosquito traps in the immediate area for signs of the Culex species of mosquito responsible for West Nile virus.

The need to spray a larger area is not necessary based on the entomology of the Culex species mosquito and the normal travel distance of this mosquito.

Vector Control will be conducting the aerial spray in the evening, and at dusk, since that is the time the Culex is most active.  Residents are reminded to check their property for standing water and to avoid if possible outdoor activities at dusk and dawn, wear long sleeve shirts and long pants if possible. Use appropriate mosquito repellent with DEET for themselves and their children. Please call 361-826-2489 if you wish to report abandoned property or high grass or standing water.  2800 Dempsey

Delta District, Narcotics/Vice Division

Police Conduct Narcotics Enforcement At Leopard Street Motel

Date: Thursday, July 7, 2016, 12:01
Location: 4300 Leopard Street
Offense: Manufacture/Delivery of Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 1, first degree felony
Case Number: 1607070062

The Corpus Christi Police Department Narcotics / Vice Investigations Division served a search and arrest warrant at room #151 at the La Siesta Motel at 4300 Leopard at noon yesterday.  Investigators located over 80 grams of crack cocaine,  182 grams of synthetic cannabinoid, 11.5 grams of Xanax, 4.09 grams of ecstasy pills, a Taurus .40 caliber semiautomatic pistol, and $1919.00 in cash. 

investigators siezed over 80 grams of crack cocaine, 182 grams of synthetic cannabinoid, 11.5 grams of Xanax, 4.09 grams of ecstacy pills, a Taurus .40 caliber semiautomatic pistol, and $1919.00 in cash.
investigators seized over 80 grams of crack cocaine, 182 grams of synthetic cannabinoid, 11.5 grams of Xanax, 4.09 grams of Ecstasy pills, a Taurus .40 caliber semiautomatic pistol, and $1919.00 in cash.

     Investigators arrested Shawn Lloyd Lawson (11-27-89) and Linda Booker (3-24-91), both charged with first degree felony Manufacture/Delivery of Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 1, first degree felony Manufacture/Delivery of Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2A, second degree felony Manufacture/Delivery of Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2, and misdemeanor Possession of Dangerous Drugs. 

 This action is part of part of a lengthy and currently ongoing investigation into the sales of drugs in the Leopard Street corridor.

 

Charlie District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report June 26, 2016

The Corpus Christi Police Department responded to 2,538 calls for service and generated 419 reports for formal criminal complaints from 7:00 a.m. June 24 to 4:00 p.m. on June 26, 2016. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

Date: Sunday, June 26, 2016, 2:10am
Location: 2623 Baldwin Boulevard
Offense: Aggravated Assault (Penal Code Section 22.02) 2nd Degree Felony
Case Number: 1606260019

Corpus Christi Police arrested 22-year-old Jorge Hernandez (3/21/1994) for shooting four people in a nightclub located at 2623 Baldwin Boulevard Sunday morning.

A Corpus Christi Police Officer investigated a robbery related to Case # 1606260011 at the intersection of Baldwin Blvd and Greenwood Drive at 2:07am when he heard several gunshots that sounded like it came from Bonanza nite club (2623 Baldwin Blvd). The Officer then observed several people leaving the club and yelling that someone was shooting a gun.

The Officer responded to the club and was directed inside to the shooter. The Officer challenged the shooter in the club, and Jorge Hernandez surrendered immediately. Witnesses told the Officer that Hernandez was involved in a fight in the club and then Hernandez displayed the handgun and shot four people. The Officer arrested Hernandez for four counts of aggravated assault and delivered Hernandez to the city detention center.

The four injured people are all expected to survive their injuries.

Date: Saturday, June 25, 2016 22:09
Location: 5802 Everhart Road
Offense: Aggravated Robbery (Penal Code Section 29.03) 1st Degree Felony
Case Number: 1606250151

Corpus Christi Police arrested 25-year-old Isaac Sauceda (7/19/1990) for aggravated robbery that happened at an apartment complex located at 5802 Everhart Road Saturday night.

A 25-year-old man told Officers that he exited his vehicle and was approached in the parking lot by an unknown man with a handgun who demanded his money and phone. The 25-year-old man told Officers the unknown man was dropped off in a white sedan, driven by an unknown woman, that was parked just as the 25-year-old man arrived. The 25-year-old man told Officers he pulled out his wallet and handed it to the suspect along with his cell phone. The 25-year-old man told Officers the man was disappointed by the lack of money in the wallet and noticed there was a debit card in the wallet. The 25-year-old man told Officers Another unknown man ran up from another apartment building where they demanded the PIN and told the 25-year-old man to get into the white sedan to take them to an ATM to withdraw money. The 25-year-old man told Officers he stated he had no money in his account to give to them so the two unknown men forced the 25-year-old man into his apartment where a 21-year-old man was inside watching a movie. The 25-year-old man told Officers that the two unknown men barged into the apartment with the 21-year-old man and ordered him to remove the televisions and place them next to the door. The 25-year-old man told Officers that the initial suspect with the gun held him at gun point in the living room while the second suspect rummaged through the apartment. The 21-year-old man told Officers he observed an opportunity to escape through the front door while the suspects were distracted and he did so, running to a neighbors apartment.

Officers searched the area and developed information to locate Isaac Sauceda at an address on the 4000 block of Panama and then arrested Sauceda for aggravated robbery, a first degree felony punishable by up to 99 years in prison. Officers delivered Sauceda to the city detention center and continue to investigate to capture any other person responsible for this crime.

Date: Saturday, June 25, 2016, 12:26am
Location 4400 Mount Vernon Drive
Offense: Kidnapping (Penal Code Section 20.03) 3rd Degree Felony
Case Number: 1606250010

Corpus Christi Police are investigating a kidnapping complaint that happened on the 4400 block of Mount Vernon Drive.

Corpus Christi Police responded to a home on the 4400 block of Mount Vernon at about 12:30am Saturday when a 51-year-old man told Police his 16-year-old daughter was taken against her will by a 17-year-old man Saturday morning.

The 51-year-old man told Officer that the 17-year-old man is the ex-boyfriend to his 16-year-old daughter and the two teenagers have a child together. The 51-year-old man told Officers that the 16-year-old girl received several texts from the 17-year-old man who requested a meeting, and then the 17-year-old showed up across the street from the residence of the 51-year-old man, and the 16-year-old girl went out to speak with the 17-year-old man. The 51-year-old man told Officers that he heard his daughter scream and saw the 17-year-old man grab the 16-year-old girl by the arms and drag her into a 2007 red Toyota Tundra truck. The 51-year-old man told Officers the step mom of the 17-year-old man was in the front passenger seat, and the dad of the 17-year-old man was the driver of the truck at the time of the event. The 51-year-old man told Officers the truck drove away with the 16-year-old girl. The 51-year-old man told Officers he tried to stop the truck as it left, but he was knocked to the ground and suffered minor injuries.

Officers went to several addresses and found the 16-year-old girl at 4:30am. The 16-year-old girl told Officers she was not abducted. The 16-year-old girl told Officers the argument was between the 17-year-old man and her father because they dislike one another.

The 16-year-old girl was returned home safe. No criminal charges have been pursued.

Search the website Crimereports.com to research all reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi. Anyone who knows any additional information about these crimes should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2840. Information about unsolved crimes may be provided to investigators anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at 888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Community Outreach, Delta District

Police Remember Joseph Moon

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The Corpus Christi Police Department remember fallen officer Joseph Moon today.

Tuesday, June 7, 1938, Corpus Christi Police Patrolman Joseph Moon died as a result of a crash while in pursuit of a speeding motorist on Timon Boulevard.

Joseph Moon was a motorcycle traffic officer and had been employed by the Corpus Christi Police for one year. The rear brakes for the motorcycle jammed as Officer Moon attempted to slow to turn onto Market Street. The motorcycle struck a concrete curb and Officer Moon suffered abdominal injuries from the handlebars.

Officer Moon underwent surgery, but died of his injuries on June 10, 1938. Officer Moon was survived by his wife and two children.

Community Outreach, Delta District

Police Supervisor Gets Letter of Commendation For Resolution of Attempted Kidnapping

(Left) Delta District Captain Robert Alvarado, Lieutenant Brian Hill, and Police Operations Commander David Blackmon
(Left) Delta District Captain Robert Alvarado, Lieutenant Brian Hill, and Police Operations Commander David Blackmon

Corpus Christi Police recognized the effort of Lieutenant Brian Hill for his actions to identify a suspect of an attempted kidnapping earlier this year. Lt. Hill’s supervisor, Captain Robert Alvarado, and Cpt. Alvarado’s supervisor, Commander David Blackmon, presented Lt. Hill with a letter of commendation today and provided the following synopsis:

Lieutenant Brian Hill responded to 820 Elesa (Zavala Elementary School) on March 30, 2016 in reference to a possible Kidnapping that just occurred. While he directed his troops to handle the call, he still played an active role in the investigation that was unfolding. In the initial steps of the investigation, a possible suspect was located. Lt. Hill managed the field identification that netted negative results. He also tried to get video footage of the incident from school officials. He was unable to make contact with anyone at that time, but he did not stop there. Lt. Hill and Senior Officer Goce followed up the next day with school officials and were able to locate footage of the attempted kidnapping. Due to that footage, it was discovered that the suspect had a tattoo on his right calf. It was also found that the suspect was in a Volkswagen Jetta.

Throughout the next month Lt. Hill patrolled the neighborhood in an attempt to locate the suspect vehicle from that incident. On May 5, 2016, his efforts came to fruition. While patrolling the area of 24th Street and Ruth, Lt. Hill saw a 2015 Black Volkswagen Jetta that matched the suspect vehicle he had been looking for, for over a month. Lt. Hill stopped the vehicle and made contact with the driver as he pulled into the Dollar General store that was less than 1 block from the location of the original crime. Lt. Hill saw that the driver had a tattoo on his calf that matched the video of the suspect he had previously discovered. Lt. Hill was then able to speak to the suspect and got him to willingly come in to CID to give a recorded statement to detectives.

Lt. Hill displayed a tenacious work ethic in his relentless pursuit of a kidnapping suspect. Lt. Hill could have easily let Detectives follow up on the vehicle, issue a BOLO for the suspect vehicle and left it to his troops to possibly locate the vehicle and suspect. Instead, he took the lead and never yielded in his search for this suspect. Lt. Hill has shown his officers, his peers, and his supervisors his ability to conduct a complete investigation and his dedication to duty.

Lt. Brian Hill is hereby commended for his actions in relation to the Attempted Kidnapping of an 11-year-old girl at Zavala Elementary on March 30, 2016. Lt. Hill’s professionalism reflects well upon himself, the Corpus Christi Police Department, and the citizens that he serves.

Lieutenant Hill has been employed with the Corpus Christi Police Department since 1979.

Detectives have filed the attempted kidnapping case with the District Attorney’s Office for presentation to a Grand Jury.