Date: Wednesday, January 20, 2016, 0734
Offense: Theft
Location: 1530 SPID
Case Number: 1601200091
Police need you help identifying these partners in crime.
The male was seen entering the store and selecting a couple of items valued around $1200. He then left Lowes without paying for the property. He then met up with another subject in the parking lot waiting in a truck.
The property was loaded into the truck and both males fled the scene.
If you have any information about this crime please contact CCPD Property Crime Detectives at 361-886-2840. Anyone who would like to keep their identity secret and provide information to the Detectives should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the tip online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.
The Corpus Christi Police Department responded to 1,096 calls for service and generated 177 reports for formal criminal complaints from 7:00 a.m. January 26 to 10:00 a.m. on January 27, 2016. This is a sample of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.
“Adam” District
Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2016, 1:36am
Location: 430 South Padre Island Drive
Offense: Burglary to a Building (Penal Code Section 30.02) State Jail Felony
Case Number: 1601270005
A 51-year-old man reported damage to a business to Corpus Christi Police in what the 51-year-old man said he believes was a failed burglary attempt that caused more damage to the burglars vehicle than what was taken from the business Wednesday morning.
The 51-year-old man told Corpus Christi Police Officers he discovered damage to his building after the 51-year-old man received a call from his alarm company and went to investigate. The 51-year-old man pointed out that the front glass doors to his building were destroyed and there was a large hole in the wall on the side of his building. The 51-year-old man told Officers he believed the value to repair the front glass doors was about $700 dollars, and then estimated the cost to repair the wall was about $30,000 dollars.
The 51-year-old man showed video of the cause of the damage to Officers and there was a truck driven into the glass door which caused the damage. The video shows a man get out of the truck and learn there was a metal barrier that prohibited entry into the building. The video shows the truck then drive to the side of the building and then strike the wall with the back of the truck to cause the hole in the wall. The video shows the man get out of the truck and try to gather some items from inside the business, but those items were fastened with a cable lock system, so the man got into the truck and left without having any loot.
The man in the video is described as a male, wearing blue jeans, red button up shirt, and a red baseball cap. The truck in the video is described as a white Ford F-250 which now has damage to the rear of the truck. The man has not yet been apprehended by Police.
Suspect in Case #1601270005Suspect vehicle in case #1601270005View of suspect vehicle in Case #1601270005
“Charlie” District
Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2017, 12:02pm
Location: 4800 Saratoga Boulevard
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated (Penal Code Section 49.04) Class B Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1601260051
Corpus Christi Police arrested 42-year-old Leticia Perez (3/9/1973) for Driving While Intoxicated and Eluding/Fleeing Police after a hit and run crash with a parked delivery truck at Saratoga and Everhart yesterday.
A Corpus Christi Police Officer was flagged down by a person on Saratoga at noon and the person alerted the Officer of a van which travelled in the wrong direction on Saratoga Boulevard. The Officer found the van as it travelled in the correct direction of travel, and the Officer was alerted by another Officer that the van, a red 2005 Chrysler Town & Country minivan, was involved in a hit and run at Saratoga and Everhart. The Officer activated his lights and sirens to signal the operator of the van to pull over, but the van continued to travel until it stopped at the 6200 block of Strateford Drive. The Officer met with the operator of the van, Leticia Perez, and determined Perez was intoxicated. The Officer stated in his report that Perez was not cooperative and obtained a warrant to collect a blood specimen. The Officer arrested Perez, took Perez to the hospital to collect a specimen of blood, and then delivered Perez to the city detention center accused of Driving While Intoxicated and Eluding/Fleeing Police.
“Delta” District
Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2016, 9:43am
Location: 1736 Staples Street
Offense: Fraudulent Use of Identification (Penal Code Section 32.51) State Jail Felony
Case #1601260036
A 56-year-old man reported a suspicious person at his business located at 1736 Staples Street Tuesday morning which prompted Officers to discover identity crimes with 26 victims.
The 56-year-old man told Officers he called Police because a man parked a silver 1999 Volvo in the parking lot of the business, went inside to ask about paint, then abruptly left the store while an answer was provided. The Officers saw the vehicle in the parking lot with the windows open and rain fell to the interior of the vehicle. The Officers attempted to learn who owned the vehicle and discovered evidence of identification believed to be collected for fraudulent use. The Officers impounded the vehicle and collected the evidence for further investigation. Police Detectives believe they know the identity of the man in this case. The man has not been located by the time of this report.
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.
The Corpus Christi Police Department responded to 1,352 calls for service and generated 208 reports for formal criminal complaints from 7:00 a.m. January 25 to 10:00 a.m. on January 26, 2016. This is a sample of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.
“Bravo” District
Date: Monday, January 25, 2016, 2059
Offense: Aggravated Assault/Evading
Location: 500 Lakeside
Case Number: 1601250152 Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to a fight where six males believed to be gang members beat another male with sticks, and had music turned up loud to cover screaming. Officers said they saw several people run to the back of the residence and jump a fence. Officers said Sky Cashat (4-7-78) ran from the scene and was caught and arrested for the evading arrest or detention. Officers said they found a 23-year-old man hanging his head out of the house yelling for help. The 23-year-old man was found to have several injuries to his head, including a large gash on his forehead. The 23-year-old man was transported to the hospital for his injuries.
“Delta” District
Date: Monday, January 25, 2016, 0840
Location: 700 North Staples
Offense: Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle
Case Number: 1601250035
Corpus Christi Police arrested 57-year-old Dino Mileto (6/1/1958) at a convenience store located at the 700 block of North Staples Monday morning for stealing a car from an auto dealership after tips from people who are homeless.
Corpus Christi Police responded to the downtown area to search for a stolen red 2014 Ford Focus after several people called from charitable organizations to say that Mileto had stolen the car. A Corpus Christi Police Officer found Mileto (who also has no permanent address) at the convenience store located at Staples and Leopard with the vehicle. The Officer detained Mileto and contacted the car dealership located at 4721 Ayers Street and learned that the car was left with the keys in order to be collected by another person and taken to auction. The Officer believes that Mileto saw the car with the keys and took the vehicle without permission, so the Officer arrested Mileto for the accusation of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. The vehicle was returned to the dealership representative and the Officer delivered Mileto to the city detention center.
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.
Date: 1/14/2016 6:05 AM Location: 2700 South Staples Street
Offense: Aggravated Robbery
P.C. 29.03 First Degree Felony Case Number: 1601140023 Corpus Christi Police Detectives have released camera surveillance images of a man that they believe robbed a Stripes Store, located at 2754 South Staples Street, on January 14.
Officers arrived and were told that a man wearing a gray hoodie, blue jeans, black and white gloves, and a blue ski mask came into the store carrying a gun in his right hand. The male suspect demanded a carton of cigarettes and money from the cash register. After getting the items he ran out of the store and got into a white truck that was waiting on the side of the building.
Store video surveillance images captured the man as he held a gun on two clerks behind the counter.
The suspect in this case have not been identified and Detectives need your help in solving this crime. Anyone with information about this case should call the Corpus Christi Police Criminal Investigations Division at 886-2840. Anyone who would like to keep their identity secret and provide information to the Detectives should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the tip online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.
The Corpus Christi Police Narcotics and Vice Investigations Division conducted an operation yesterday evening in the area of 1900 North Shoreline Boulevard that resulted in the arrest of two men.
The operation was the result of an investigation by Officers into the sale of Ecstasy. It resulted in the arrest of Shamar Lindsey (07/29/1986) and Joshua Lindsey (11/26/1988).
As Officers attempted to arrest Shamar Lindsey, he evaded Officers on foot and threw a significant quantity of crack cocaine into Corpus Christi Bay at the barge dock. The drugs were recovered with the assistance of Marina Patrol. The drugs recovered were determined to be 28.80 grams of crack cocaine that resulted in charges of delivery of a controlled substance and tampering with evidence, both felony offenses. He was additionally charged with evading arrest, a Class A misdemeanor.
Joshua Lindsey was contacted in a vehicle that was stopped by Corpus Christi Police K9 Officers leaving the scene of the investigation. He was found to be in possession of approximately 1000 pills of Ecstasy weighing 202.76 grams. He was charged with delivery of a controlled substance, a first degree felony. He was additionally charged with possession of marijuana, a Class B misdemeanor.
Date: Friday, January 8, 2016, 14:17
Location: 400 Hiawatha Street
Offense: Deadly Conduct (Penal Code Section 22.05) 3rd Degree Felony
Case Number: 1601080088
Corpus Christi Police arrested 23-year-old Gilbert Villanueva (12/17/1992) for Deadly Conduct and Theft of a Firearm Friday afternoon on the 400 block of Hiawatha after a 2 hour standoff with Police.
Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint of a driveby shooting on the 4000 block of Navajo Street at 2:17pm. Police were provided a description of the suspect and vehicle involved in the shooting and Officers found the suspect vehicle parked at a home on the 400 block of Hiawatha Street. Officers saw two men walk from the suspect vehicle into the house and the two men locked the door and refused to come outside and speak with the Officers. Officers summoned additional resources like the Corpus Christi Police SWAT team and Hostage Negotiation team to surround the home and establish a dialogue with the people inside the home. The 400 block of Hiawatha was closed to traffic at about 2:30pm. An elderly woman walked out of the home unharmed and met with Police. Shortly after the woman came out of the home, a man walked out unharmed and also met with Officers. Villanueva finally walked out and surrendered to Officers at 4:30pm and was arrested for deadly conduct for discharging a firearm on the 4000 block of Navajo Street. The 400 block of Hiawatha was reopened to normal use at 4:45pm.
No injuries were reported at the scene on Navajo or at Hiawatha.
Corpus Christi Police Detectives gathered information and evidence and discovered the firearm they believe was used in the shooting and learned the firearm was previously reported stolen in San Antonio. Villanueva was delivered to the city detention center for charges of Deadly Conduct and Theft of a Firearm.
Date: Thursday, January 7, 2016 6:30 AM
Location: 1300 Comanche Street
Offense: Death Investigation Case #1601070028 Corpus Christi Police Homicide Detectives are investigating the death of a homeless man that was found on the property of a church in the 1300 block of Comanche Street.
Officers arrived and found the 46 year old male victim had trauma to his head. It is unknown at this time the cause of death and if the crime occurred at the location where the victim was found or if he walked there after being injured at some other location.
The Nueces County Medical Examiner responded to the scene, and they will conduct an investigation and try to determine the cause of death.
Corpus Christi Police made two separate arrests for people celebrating the arrival of the New Year by firing a gun into the air.
At about 11:25 PM Officers responded to a home in the 11200 block of Willowood Creek Drive after reports came in that a man was firing a .12 gauge shotgun into the air. When Officers arrived several witnesses told them that they saw a man come out of his home and fire shots from a shotgun into the air.
Officers contacted the homeowner, Justin Weldy (03/19/1987), and arrested him for discharging a firearm in the city, a Class A misdemeanor. He was additionally charged with possession of marijuana, a Class B misdemeanor, when the illegal substance was found in a pocket of his shorts.
The shotgun was tagged as evidence.
Just after midnight, Corpus Christi Police responded to a home in the 700 block of Eleanor Street after a man was seen in the driveway of his home firing a handgun into the air.
Officers arrived and found Robert Obregon (12/16/1986) in possession of a .9 millimeter pistol and 11 shell casing along the driveway of his home. He was arrested for discharging a firearm in the city, a Class A misdemeanor, and his handgun was recovered as evidence.
A 43 year old man was lucky he was not seriously injured when a shot went through his home and struck him in the torso.
Corpus Christi Police responded to the home, located in the 4200 block of Easy Street just before 9:30 PM, and when Officers arrived they were told that a bullet came through the kitchen window and hit the homeowner who was sitting inside in the stomach. Luckily, he was not injured by the bullet.
Officers believe the shot came from an open field near the home, where gunfire had been heard earlier in the evening.
At this time, Officers have not located the person they believe is responsible. It is unknown if the shot was fired by a hunter or if someone celebrating the New Year fired the gun.
DATE: December 11, 2015 7:15 PM
LOCATION: 2900 Norton Street
OFFENSE: Theft P.C. 31.03 Class B Misdemeanor
CASE NUMBER: 1512120098
Corpus Christi Police Detectives have released camera surveillance images of a couple that they believe stole the purse of a store clerk at the Times Market, located at 2909 Norton Street, on December 12.
The clerk told Officers that the male suspect, shown in the images wearing the red and black jacket, distracted her while the female he came in with, wearing a green hoodie, jumped the counter behind her and stole her Michael Kors brand purse. The clerk said she did not see it happen at the time because a large cigarette rack blocked her view while at the cash register.
The two suspects in this case have not been identified and Detectives need your help in solving this crime. Anyone who recognizes this couple or has information about this case should call the Corpus Christi Police Criminal Investigations Division at 886-2840. Anyone who would like to keep their identity secret and provide information to the Detectives should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the tip online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.
Date: Monday, December 14, 2015, 19:49
Location: 3928 Leopard Street
Offense: Theft (Penal Code Section 31.03)
Case Number: 1512140146
Corpus Christi Police Property Crimes Detectives would like help from the public to identify and locate a man who climbed a wall to get into the office of a store to steal money and cigarettes while the store was open for business.
A 46-year-old woman reported the theft to the Corpus Christi Police Department on December 14, 2015 and told Officers that she had video which showed an unknown man climbed over a wall at about 7:35pm to the store office and the unknown man stole money out of her wallet and 36 cartons of cigarettes an estimated value of about $2,160 dollars.
The 46-year-old woman provided video to the Officers and described the man as a man about 20 to 30 years of age with a thin build and dark hair. The video shows the man wore dark pants, a white long sleeve shirt and black jacket. Anyone who can identify the man, or has any additional information about this crime 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.
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