Category Archives: Delta District

Adam District, Bravo District, Charlie District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report May 27, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 382 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight May 25 to 7:00 a.m. May 27, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

“Adam” District
Date: 05/25/2014 7:26 PM
Location: 5800 Up River Road
Offense: Burglary of Habitation (P.C. 30.02 Second Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1405250129

 
Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to a call for a burglary in progress to a home after a 65 year old man reported that he was watching a male and a female remove items from his bothers home in the 1200 block of Lantana Street. The witness said he was parked down the street from his brother’s house and was watching a white SUV with a trailer attached to it, and a male and female loading equipment into both. Before police could arrive, the vehicle pulling the trailer began to leave and the witness followed. He was able to stay a safe distance from the suspects and provide updates to responding officers. Officers stopped the couple in the 1000 block of Manchester Avenue and found Roger Crossland (09-19-1974) and Kimberly Chism, (12-24-1974) in possession of the stolen property. The witness brother also arrived to retrieve his stolen property and both suspects were arrested, for burglary of a habitation, and the SUV and trailer were impounded.

 

“Bravo” District
Date: 05/26/2014 6:35 AM
Location: 6700 South Padre Island Drive
Offense: Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle-Trailer (P.C. 31.07 State Jail Felony)
Case Number: 1405260033

 

 

A 29 year old victim from the San Antonio area reported to officers that his trailer along with
two ATV’s, two kayaks, fishing gear, and ice chests, were stolen sometime between 1 AM and 6 AM on May 26. The tourist left the trailer and everything on it, parked in a parking lot of a hotel in the 6700 block of S. Padre Island Dr. and when they woke up in the morning it was gone. Officers found the trailer with only a few of the items, a few hours later sitting on the side of the road in the 6700 block of Old Brownsville Road.

 

“Bravo” District
Date: 05/26/2014 5:09 PM
Location: 4300 Ocean Drive
Offense: Traffic Crash
Case Number: 1405260110

 

 

Corpus Christi Police responded to the 4300 block of Ocean Drive for a crash. A 2007 Chevrolet sedan driven by a 24 year old female was traveling in the northbound lane of Ocean Drive. A motorcycle, driven by a 55 year old male who had a 45 year old passenger, was traveling in the same direction but in the left lane. The female driver decided to turn towards the entrance of a business in the 4300 block of Ocean Drive and turned into the path of the motorcyclist. As they collided and began to skid, a third vehicle, exiting the business was also struck. The passenger and the operator of the motorcycle both suffered serious injuries and where transported to the hospital. No other injuries were reported in any of the other vehicles. The crash is still under investigation, and it has not yet been determined if any charges will be filed regarding this case.

 

“Charlie” District
Date: 05/25/2014 6:09 PM
Location: 4900 Bayou Street
Offense: Arson (PC 28.02 Second Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1405250120

 
Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to the 4900 block of Bayou Street for a subject throwing gasoline on a house. When the officers arrived they walked to the back yard and found Alfonso Coronado (07-27-1970) with a gas can in his hand, throwing gasoline on the back side of the house. He also had a lighter in his hand. Inside the house, officers contacted a 14 year old victim, who said that the suspect lives at the house on Bayou Street and that the two of them had been at the house and had an argument. The 14 year old victim said that he had been assaulted by the suspect earlier. The victim said that the suspect left after he gave him money. During the officers investigation, it was also determined that the suspect made threats to another family member of his about having them killed. The suspect was arrested for the attempted arson, the assault on the 14 year old, a third degree felony, the threat, a class A misdemeanor, and several outstanding warrants.

 

“Delta” District
Date: 05/26/2014 1:41 AM
Location: 200 Cortez Street
Offense: Aggravated Assault (P.C. 22.02 Second Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1405260016

 
Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to a stabbing call at a residence in the 200 block of Cortez Street. Officers found a 45 year old victim with several stab wounds to the upper portion of his body. Witnesses told officers that one of the suspects, that they knew, came over to a party and began to cause a disturbance with the vicitm. The victim told him to leave and he did. He then returned a few minutes later with another male. The two suspects began to fight with the victim and during the fight he was stabbed, and both suspects fled in a vehicle. The officers were able to locate both suspects, Amador Mungia (12/05/1988) and Mark Garcia (09/01/1982) in an apartment building in the 2200 block of North Padre Island Drive. Both suspects were arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, a second degree felony.

 

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 886-2841. 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.

Adam District, Bravo District, Charlie District, Delta District, Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division

Patrol Report May 22, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 228 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight May 21 to 6:00 a.m. May 22, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

“Adam” District
Date: 05/21/2014 4:14 PM
Location: 8900 Interstate Highway 37
Offense: Major Vehicle Crash
Case Number: 1405210110

 
Corpus Christi Police and Fire units responded to a traffic accident in the northbound lanes of Interstate Highway 37. The crash investigation revealed that a 1993 Ford truck driven by a 66 year old male pulled over onto the shoulder of the freeway and stopped. A 2014 Chevrolet truck, driven by a 25 year old male, veered onto the shoulder and struck the parked truck from behind. Both drivers were transported to the hospital for treatment. The crash caused the freeway to be reduced to single lanes during the rush hour creating traffic delays along IH 37. Traffic Officers are still investigating whether any charges will be filed against any of the drivers.

“Bravo” District
Date: 05/22/2014 3:29 AM
Location: 7100 South Padre Island Drive
Offense: Assault on a Public Servant (P.C. 22.01 Third Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1405220021

 
A Corpus Christi Police Officer intervened in a disturbance at a business located along the 7100 block of South Padre Island Drive and as the officer was attempting to escort a female from the location, he was attacked by her son. The female, Sheryl McLain (12/09/1951), was told to leave the business by staff and refused. The officer was then attempting to escort the female out when her son, James Lee McClain (07/14/1974), came running up from behind and struck the officer knocking him to the ground. There was a struggle on the ground between the officer and the suspect who used physical force to resist arrest, and attempted to strike the officer again. The suspect was taken into custody and he is being charged with assault on a public servant, a third degree felony. The female suspect was arrested and charged with criminal trespass, a class B misdemeanor, for refusing to leave the business.

“Bravo” District
Date: 05/22/2014 4:46 AM
Location: 4800 Carroll Lane
Offense: Aggravated Assault (P.C. 22.02 Second Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1405220024

 
Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to a home in the 4800 block of Carroll Lane for a possible shooting being called in by a third party. Upon arrival officers found a 39 year old victim in his bed with what appeared to be a bullet hole to his forehead. The victim was conscious and alert. During the investigation the officers determined that the victim had gone to contact an ex-girlfriend in the 3200 block of Reid Drive. When the 25 year old ex-girlfriend refused to allow him in, the victim began to yell at her causing a disturbance outside. She said the victim was then approached by three to four males while he was outside and then she heard yelling. The victim is believed to have driven himself from Reid Drive to his home on Carroll Lane and while driving home he contacted the third party, who in turn called police. The victim was transported to the hospital and upon further investigation it was determined that the head wound was from an unknown object, not a bullet.

“Charlie” District
Date: 05/21/2014 10:00 AM
Location: 3000 South Padre Island Drive
Offense: Burglary of a Vehicle (P.C. 30.04 Class A Misdemeanor)
Case Number: 1405210062

 
Corpus Christi Police are looking for suspects that were involved in multiple auto burglaries along businesses in the 3000 block of South Padre Island Drive sometime in the overnight hours. Officers were able to generate five reports after owners of those vehicles were located, however it appears more vehicles may have been broken into at several locations in the same area. Suspects gained entry to most of the vehicles by breaking the windows and once inside removed victim’s property.

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 886-2841. 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.

Adam District, Bravo District, Charlie District, Delta District, Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division

Patrol Report May 21, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 239 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight May 20 to 7:00 a.m. May 21, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

“Adam” District
Date: 05/20/2014 5:04 PM
Location: 1200 Main Drive
Offense: Aggravated Assault (PC 22.02 Second Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1405200112

 
Corpus Christi Police and Fire units responded to an assault at a residence in the 1200 block of Main Drive. Witnesses told officers that five males walked into the house and attacked the 40 year old victim in a back bedroom of the house. Two female witnesses who were both with the victim realized he had been stabbed several times and called 911. The victim was transported by CCFD EMS to the hospital for treatment. Witnesses told officers that the suspects left in two separate vehicles, a blue Malibu and gold Suburban.

“Adam” District
Date: 05/20/2014 10:00 PM
Location: 10500 Leopard Street
Offense: Aggravated Robbery (PC 29.03 1st Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1405200163

 
Two males armed with weapons entered a business in the 10500 block of Leopard Street just before 10 PM on May 20, 2014 wearing bandannas covering their faces. The suspects entered the store, demanded money and one of the gunmen jumped over the counter while the other stood by the door. When the 20 year old clerk advised he did not know how to open the register the gunman stole 3-4 packs of cigarettes before jumping back over the counter. One of the suspects was described as wearing a green bandanna and a grey ball cap and grey hoodie. The other had a black bandanna with writing on it and a black shirt and pants. Both suspects ran to the rear of the business.

“Bravo” District
Date: 05/20/2014 3:56 PM
Location: 9200 South Padre Island Drive
Offense: Missing Person
Case Number: 1405200100

 
Corpus Christi Police need your help finding a missing disabled person. Gwendolyn Johnson (01/20/1980) left to go to a store in the Flour Bluff area on Tuesday at about 6:45 PM and never returned. Gwendolyn has a medical condition that requires her to take regular medication which she has missed. Gwendolyn is described as a 34 year old, black female, 5’3, 140 lbs, with acne scars on her face. She was last seen wearing black leggings, a blue top and sandals. If you have any information on Gwendolyn, or if you see her please call the police.

“Bravo” District
Date: 05/20/2014 6:48 PM
Location: 500 Jester Street
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated (PC 49.04 Third Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1405200134

 
Corpus Christi Police and Fire units responded to a crash in the 500 block of Jester Street and found three male occupants in a 2001 Ford Taurus sedan that had struck the retaining wall of a driveway in front of a home and then came to rest in the ditch. The driver, Samuel Amorella, (12/17/1976) and his 34 year old front seat passenger were taken to the hospital by CCFD EMS.
During the investigation the driver, who officers believe was intoxicated, gave several different accounts as to how the crash had occurred. He was cleared by medical staff and taken to the City Detention Center. The 56 year old back seat passenger was not injured in the crash.

“Bravo” District
Date: 05/20/2014 9:25 PM
Location: 6400 State Highway 358 West
Offense: Traffic Fatality Crash
Case Number: 1405200164

 
A 38 year old pedestrian was attempting to cross State Highway 358 between Airline Road and Nile Drive and was struck by 1994 Dodge Van driven by a 63 year old man. The crash investigation revealed that the pedestrian left a business located in the 6400 block of South Padre Island Drive, crossed the eastbound lanes of the freeway, then went over the cement barrier, and walked onto the westbound lanes heading north when he was struck by the van. Traffic Investigators closed all three lanes of the freeway westbound for a time to conduct the crash investigation.

“Bravo” District
Date: 05/20/2014 11:30 PM
Location: 6400 State Highway 358 West
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated (PC 49.04 Class B Misdemeanor)
Case Number: 1405200174

 
While officers were conducting the investigation into a fatality traffic crash in the 6400 block of State Highway 358, a vehicle rolled over the flares in the closed roadway and continued toward three police units with emergency lights fully activated. The driver, Maria Benavides (4-15-59) managed to squeeze her 2005 Saturn 4 door between two of the police units that had set up to close the freeway and then continue down the road despite an officer banging on her window to get her attention. Another officer managed to get her stopped before she hit the units or anyone else working the crash down the highway. The suspect was believed to be intoxicated and taken to the City Detention Center.

“Delta” District
Date: 05/20/2014 8:49 PM
Location: 4800 Kostoryz Road
Offense: Intoxicated Assault (PC 49.07 Third Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1405200158

 
Corpus Christi Police and Fire units responded a crash and found Rolando Saenz (01/12/74) had veered his 2002 Chevrolet truck into oncoming traffic while traveling south on Kostoryz Road. The truck hit a 2001 Nisssan head on that was driven by a 40 year old male victim. Mr. Saenz showed signs of being intoxicated. The victim was taken by CCFD EMS to the hospital for treatment. A 38 year old female in the Nissan with the victim was not injured. Mr. Saenz was not injured in the crash and was arrested for intoxication assault causing serious bodily injury.

“Delta” District
Date: 05/20/2014 10:43 PM
Location: 600 South Port Ave.
Offense: Aggravated Robbery (PC 29.03 1st Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1405200168

 
Corpus Christi Police responded to an aggravated robbery at a business located in the 600 block of South Port Ave. When officers arrived they found two store clerks, a 20 year old female and a 21 year old male shaken but unharmed. The clerks told officers that two males came in with weapons and robbed the store. One of males wearing a red shirt, a black hoodie and khaki pants took money from the cash register. The second suspect wearing a jacket with black with white sleeves, black shoes and a bandanna on his face stood watch at the door. The suspects left the store and ran toward Mary Street after committing the robbery.

 

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 886-2841. 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.

Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

Car Burglars Steal Handgun

DATE: May 15, 2014
TIME: 7:30 AM
LOCATION: 5200 Tartan Drive
OFFENSE: Burglary of a Vehicle (PC 31.04 Class A Misdemeanor)
CASE # 1405150038

On May 15, 2014 at Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to a residence in the 5200 block of Tartan Drive for a burglary to a vehicle. The 26 year old victim said that sometime between 11 PM on May 14 and 7 AM on May 15 a suspect entered her unlocked Toyota Tundra and stole a handgun from her center console. A neighbor who has a camera system facing the street provided investigators with images that show two male subjects exit a newer model light colored Nissan four door truck and begin walking down the street at about 3:46 AM on May 15. The truck then leaves the area. Anyone who can identify the individual responsible, or has any additional information about this crime should call the Corpus Christi Police Property Crimes Detectives at 886-2841. Anyone who would like to keep their identity secret and still provide information to Detectives should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) 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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Images taken from camera on 5/16/14 at 3:46 AM

Bravo District, Charlie District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report May 20, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 238 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight May 19 to 7:00 a.m. May 20, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

“Bravo” District
Date: 05/20/2014 4:28 AM
Location: 9400 South Padre Island Drive
Offense: Aggravated Assault (P.C. 22.02 Second Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1405200019

 

Corpus Christi Police and Fire units responded to a hotel room in the 9400 block of South Padre Island Drive for a person on fire. A 37 year old victim was transported to the hospital with burns to his body after another male poured an accelerant on him and then lit it on fire. The victim said that earlier he and the suspect, that he knows, were arguing about the suspect staying in the room with him and his girlfriend. The victim said that the suspect returned later and kicked in the door and doused him with a liquid, lit it on fire, and then fled on foot. Officers searched the area for the suspect but did not locate him. He was last seen running south into the brushy field.

 
“Charlie” District
Date: 05/19/2014 3:05 PM
Location: 4100 South Padre Island Drive
Offense: Theft (P.C. 31.03 State Jail Felony)
Case Number: 1405190131

 

A 57 year old store owner in the 4100 block of South Padre Island Drive advised police that five individuals walked into his store at the same time. The two males and two females distracted the store owner while a third female described as having brown hair, weighing between 180-190 lbs, and being between 5’4″ – 5’5″ tall, walked in the store office and removed a black briefcase containing cash. The other suspects that distracted the store owner while the suspect removed the case are described as being in their twenties, well dressed in casual type clothing. The females had blond hair with thin builds (5’4″ -5’5″ 120 lbs) and the 2 males were 5’10 to 5’11, medium builds, and blond hair, and one of the males had bleached hair.

 

“Delta” District
Date: 05/08/2014 7:07 PM
Location: 2600 Sarita Street
Offense: Aggravated Assault (P.C. 22.02 Second Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1405190158

 

Corpus Christi Police Officers arrested Juan Jimenez (05/06/1992) after it was found that he intentionally rammed his car into a truck at the intersection of Baldwin Blvd. and Niagara Street. The 22 year old suspect was upset that his 21 year old girlfriend, and their 3 year old son, were with her ex-boyfriend and another man in the truck. The victims said that they trying to get away from the suspect who was driving a 1999 Toyota Camry when he intentionally collided with the truck they were in causing the driver to lose control and go over the curb. There was damage to both the suspects car and the victims truck. The suspect then drove from the scene to a residence in the 2600 block of Sarita Street and attempted to flee on foot, however, he was apprehended. The suspect now faces four counts of aggravated assault with a motor vehicle, one count for every victim in the truck. Each count is a second degree felony.

 

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 886-2841. 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.

Adam District, Bravo District, Charlie District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report May 16, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 209 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight May 15 to 7:00 a.m. May 16, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

“Charlie” District

Date: 05/15/2014   7:30 AM
Location: 5200 Tartan Drive
Offense: Burglary of a Vehicle (P.C. 30.04 Class A Misdemeanor)
Case Number: 1405150038

A 26 year old female victim reported to police that a handgun was taken from the center console of her vehicle while it was parked in her driveway in front of her residence in the 5200 block of Tartan Drive. The victim said she parked the truck about midnight on May 15, and at 7 AM she discovered that a suspect had entered her vehicle through the passenger side door and removed the gun.

“Bravo” District

Date: 05/15/2014 6:00 PM
Location: 6100 Saratoga Blvd.
Offense: Robbery (P.C. 29.02 2nd Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1405150136

Corpus Christi Police responded to a business for a call that two suspects were fighting with a Loss Prevention Officer at the entranced of the store. Officers found that Jesse James Alaniz (02-28-1993) and Jacob Rodriguez (10-16-1992) had stolen property from inside the store and were seen by employees unzipping a backpack that Mr. Rodriguez was wearing and put stolen property into it. They both then ran out of the store together without paying for the merchandise. When the Loss Prevention Officer tried to detain the subjects, they assaulted him in an attempt to get away. Both suspects were charged with robbery, a second degree felony, since the assault caused injury and pain to the victim.

 

“Adam” District

Date: 05/15/2014  4:50 PM
Location: 3800 U.S. Highway 77
Offense: Robbery (P.C. 29.02 2nd Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1405150120

Corpus Christi Police responded to a business after two Loss Prevention Officers at that store attempted to stop a shoplifter who then punched and fought with them. Officers reported that the suspect entered the business, got a shopping cart, and began to fill it up with items. The suspect then went to the return line and attempted to return the items he had just put in the cart. When the employees refused to make the return, the suspect began to push the cart of items out the door without paying for them. The suspect punched, kicked and elbowed the two Loss Prevention Officers causing them to suffer scrapes and bruises. The suspect fled on foot into a field behind the business. Corpus Christi Police Officers located Myrion Coleman (01-19-1978) hiding in the back yard of a home in the 13900 block of River Run Drive and he was taken into custody and charged with robbery, a second degree felony. The almost $800 in stolen property was returned to the store.

 

“Adam” District

Date: 05/15/2014 12:35 PM
Location: 3900 Granite Peak Drive
Offense: Burglary of a Building(PC 30.02 State Jail Felony)
Case Number: 1405080144 

A 50 year old male reported that sometime between 6 PM on May 14 and 8 AM on May 15, suspects forced open the back door to his house which is under construction in the 3900 block of Granite Peak Drive. The suspect removed flooring, cabinet hardware, and cabinet doors and exited the home through the garage door.

 

“Bravo” District

Date: 05/16/2014 2:25 AM
Location: 5700 Kerry Street
Offense: Aggravated Assault (PC 22.02 2nd Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1405160006

A 50 year old female victim found wondering around and disoriented in the 5700 block of Kerry Street told Corpus Christi Police Officers that she was assaulted with a metal towel rack by, Yvonne Howard (02-24-1987). The victim told officers that they live together at an apartment in the 4000 block of Schanen Drive, and they got into a disturbance over a messy apartment. The disturbance turned physical when the suspect began to hit the victim in the head with her fists and then repeatedly struck her with a metal towel rack that the suspect pulled off the bathroom wall.  The victim was able to flee the apartment when the suspect began to throw up and she ran until she was found in the 5700 block of Kerry Street. The victim was taken to the hospital by CCFD EMS and the suspect was arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, a second degree felony, and was also found to have an outstanding felony warrant for arrest.

 

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 886-2841. 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.

Delta District, Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division

Police Hope Video Leads To A Suspect In Hit And Run

Date: 05/11/2014 7:11 PM
Location: Mary Street and Harmon Street
Offense: Accident Involving Injury (TC 550.021 3rd Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1405110126

 
Corpus Christi Police Traffic Investigators are still investigating a hit and run crash involving a pedestrian at Harmon St. and Mary St. on May 11, 2014. The victim, a 56 year old female, suffered injuries to her hip and lower legs. Images obtained from a nearby video camera show a black truck traveling west on Mary St. when it went through the four way stop sign at the intersection. The truck then stopped and began to reverse. The vehicle then backed into the victim as she was crossing the street. The truck then began to drive forward striking the victim again and dragging her under the vehicle for several feet. The suspect is described as a male, 30-40 years of age, wearing a tan straw cowboy hat. He was driving a full size black Chevrolet truck, 2003 – 2006 year model, with chrome on the wheel wells, and chrome step sides. The vehicle is low with distinct chrome flaring on the fenders. The vehicle has a large nerf bars and appears to have a low profile tool box. The truck was last seen traveling south on Harmon Street. Anyone who can identify the individual responsible, or has any additional information about this crime should call the Corpus Christi Police Hit and Run Detectives at 886-2689. Anyone who would like to keep their identity secret and still provide information to Detectives should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) 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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Adam District, Bravo District, Charlie District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report May 15, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 206 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight May 14 to 7:00 a.m. May 15, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

“Adam” District
Date: 05/14/2014 1:57 PM
Location: 13630 Norhtwest Blvd.
Offense: Terrorist Threat (PC 22.07 Class B Misdemeanor)
Case Number: 1405140072

 

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to a business at 13630 Northwest Blvd. for a subject refusing to leave. The officers contacted Mark Verastiqui (03-11-73) who was yelling vulgarities in front of customers and children. Officers detained him in a police unit and while seated in the back seat he head butted the cage in the unit causing a small gash on his upper forehead. He then began spitting blood all over the inside of the police car. The suspect made threats to kill the employees at the business and threatened to shoot the officers. CCFD EMS responded to the scene and he refused to let medics tend to his cut and he was transported to the hospital. There he still refused to let anyone treat the injury, and continued to scream vulgar insults at the officers and hospital personnel. A medical refusal was obtained and the suspect was booked at the City Detention Center for making the threats which is a Class B Misdemeanor, and disorderly conduct, a Class C misdemeanor, for yelling vulgarities that offended the business employees and the customers.

“Charlie” District
Date: 05/14/2014 7:15 PM
Location: 2700 Camargo St.
Offense: Burglary of Habitation (P.C. 30.02 2nd Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1405140116

 
Corpus Christi Police responded to a residence in the 2700 block of Camargo Street for a burglary in progress. Upon arrival, the officers saw David Garcia (04/17/1980) coming out of the house and Geronimo Sanchez (11/03/1980) was sitting inside a vehicle that was full of property taken from the home. Mr. Garcia told officers that he lived at the home. When the 63 year old female homeowner arrived, she stated that Mr. Garcia had been legally evicted from the home last year, because he was pawning property that belonged to her. The victim stated that she would press charges on both men because she is tired of them stealing from her home. The investigation revealed that the suspects gained entry to the house through a back living room door and ransacked the home. Both suspects were also found to have guns in their possession. Mr. Garcia was booked on charges of burglary of a habitation, possession of marijuana, and unlawful carrying of a weapon, Mr. Sanchez was charged with burglary of a habitation and felon in possession of a firearm a third degree felony.

“Adam” District
Date: 05/14/2014 11:45 PM
Location: 900 South Navigation Blvd.
Offense: Assault (PC 22.01 Class A Misdemeanor)
Case Number: 1405140136

 
Corpus Christi Police responded to an assault call at an apartment complex in the 900 block of
South Navigation Blvd. The suspect, Billy Bisby (12-13-79) had assaulted a 34 year old victim, and left the area in a vehicle. After officers left the scene the suspect returned to the apartment kicked in the door and stole the victim’s purse. With officers assistance, the victim then left the apartment to stay at another location. Again, after everyone had left the apartment the suspect came back to the apartment and then began to call the victim on the phone over 10 times. He was leaving the area again in a vehicle when he was spotted by officers at the Interstate 37 and Navigation intersection. The suspect was arrested for the assault and theft for the purse which he still had in the car.

“Bravo” District
Date: 05/15/2014 2:25 AM
Location: 5800 State Highway 358 West
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated (PC 49.04 Class B Misdemeanor)
Case Number: 1405150013

 
Several Corpus Christi Police units responded to a rollover crash on State Highway 358 West between Airline Road and Staples Street. Kristina Gonzalez (11-21-1987) was driving her 2004 Mazda Sedan when she lost control and struck the center median on the freeway causing her vehicle to roll over. Officers arrived and found the vehicle flipped over and resting on its passenger side. The driver was not pinned in the vehicle, but was unable to get out. CCFD EMS and Rescue units responded and they were able to stabilize the car and get her out with a ladder. During the investigation of the crash, officers found the driver to be intoxicated. She was taken to the hospital for treatment and there she consented to give a specimen of her blood. After being medically cleared and she was taken to the City Detention Center, and charged with Driving While Intoxicated.

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 886-2841. 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.

Delta District, Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division

Morning Traffic Over the Harbor Bridge Disrupted By Overturned Dump Truck

Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2014, 8:40am
Location: 2500 State Highway 181
Event: Traffic Crash
Crash Number: C1401903

An overturned dump truck blocked all the southbound lanes of travel over the Harbor Bridge into Corpus Christi Tuesday morning for about 3 hours. Corpus Christi Police responded to a vehicle crash on the Harbor Bridge at 8:40am. Officers learned a black 2005 Chevrolet 2 door sedan operated by a 23-year-old woman had stalled in the right lane of traffic on the up side of the Harbor Bridge as it had run out of fuel. Officers learned a yellow 2013 dump truck traveled in the right lane and was unable to avoid a collision with the sedan. The dump truck overturned and landed on its side. The 23-year-old woman was taken to the hospital by ambulance with non-life threatening injuries. Two other passengers in the sedan were uninjured. The 54-year-old male operator of the dump truck was not injured in the crash. The crash site was cleaned by about 11:30am.

Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

Theft From Home Depot

 DATE: May 6, 2014
TIME: 12:38 PM
LOCATION: 4338 S. Port Ave.
OFFENSE: Theft (PC 31.03 Class B Misdemeanor)
CASE # 1405060058

Corpus Christi Police responded to a theft call at The Home Depot Store, 4338 S. Port Ave.  Store security cameras show a male in his late 40`s 5`8″ to 6`0″ tall wearing a ballcap, red t-shirt / shorts and tennis shoes walk into the store and take a weedeater and exit the store without paying. The suspect put the weedeater into the bed of a 2009 Grey Chevrolet truck that was parked in front of the store by the door. The suspect then got into the passenger side of the truck and left the scene.  On 05-05-14 the same suspect, this time wearing work clothes came back into the store and stole another weedeater and left in the same vehicle. Store Loss Prevention supplied images of the suspect vehicle. Anyone who can identify the individual responsible, or has any additional information about this crime should call the Corpus Christi Police Property Crimes Detectives at 886-2841. Anyone who would like to keep their identity secret and still provide information to Detectives should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) 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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