Category Archives: Delta District

Delta District, Traffic Safety Division

Police Investigate Overnight Crash on North Beach

Date: Sunday, March 16, 2014, 2:31am

Location: 3500 Seagull Boulevard

Offense: Intoxication Assault (Penal Code Section 49.07) 3rd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1403160027

Corpus Christi Police responded to a major single vehicle crash at the 3500 block of Seagull Boulevard on North Beach at 2:30am Sunday morning. Officers learned that a tan 1993 Jeep Wrangler operated by a 34-year-old man traveled north on State Highway 181 over the Harbor Bridge. The Officers learned that the Jeep took the Burleson Street exit at a high rate of speed and failed to negotiate the curve. The Officers learned that the Jeep traveled straight through the curve and struck the curb and jumped the embankment. Both the 34-year-old man and his 34-year-old woman passenger were not wearing seatbelts and both were ejected. The man and woman were taken to the hospital by ambulance for treatment of serious injuries. The Corpus Christi Police Traffic Safety Section responded to the crash and discovered evidence that alcohol consumption was a contributing factor to the crash. Officers generated an investigation of intoxicated assault against the 34-year-old man. Investigators collected a specimen of blood from the 34-year-old man and released him to medical staff for treatment of his injuries. Hospital staff informed Investigators the injuries for the man and the woman are not life threatening. No other people or property damage was involved in this crash.

Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

Officer Involved Shooting

UPDATE: 2.25.2014 The Public Information Office was informed that Brian Robles was transported to the CDC on Monday 2.24.2014 @ 4:27 p.m. He was booked on charges of:

Aggravated Assault w/Deadly Weapon
Burglary of a Habitation
Evading Arrest w/Vehicle
Murder – Capital (Attempted)
Warrant of Arrest

On Monday 2/17/2014 calls to 911 came in for a carjacking near the Bay Vista Apartments where a dually pickup had been taken. The suspect was described to have displayed a weapon during the incident. The suspect then left the area.

At 12:40 pm calls to 911 indicated that there was a man with a gun trying to break into vehicles at a hotel located at 4414 Surfside. Callers told dispatchers that they could hear the gunshots. At the same time calls were coming in that the suspect was getting into a red Nissan vehicle and leaving the scene towards Portland.

Officers observed the vehicle heading towards Portland and began a vehicle pursuit. Officers with Portland PD assisted in the pursuit that took place on SH 181 northbound and southbound. The suspect exited and then entered the highway in an attempt to elude Officers. At 12:54 Officers advised that the vehicle had stopped near the Buddy Ganem exit in Portland. The suspect displayed a handgun towards the Officers, and the Officers returned gunfire striking the suspect several times.

The suspect was detained and then treated by EMS personnel from Portland. He was taken to Spohn MMC and was taken into surgery. At last note he did not have any life threatening injuries. None of the Officers involved were injured.

The suspect in the incident is Brian Allen Robles 11-14-1983. Detectives are investigating Robles for cases involving Evading Arrest, Aggravated Assault and Attempted Capital Murder.

The Corpus Christi Police Officers involved are Lieutenant Mark Tuley a 14 year veteran, Sr. Officer Jesse Cruz a 12 year veteran and Sr. Officer Tony Gonzalez an 11 year veteran. They have been placed on Administrative Leave per Departmental Procedure. Portland PD will release the name of the Officers involved from their agency.

UPDATE: 2.25.2014 The Public Information Office was informed that Brian Robles was transported to the CDC on Monday 2.24.2014 @ 4:27 p.m. He was booked on charges of:

Aggravated Assault w/Deadly Weapon
Burglary of a Habitation
Evading Arrest w/Vehicle
Murder – Capital (Attempted)
Warrant of Arrest

Adam District, Bravo District, Community Outreach, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report for January 29, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 78 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight January 28, 2014 to 6:00am January 29, 2014. These are a sample of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

Adam District

Date: January 28, 2014, 6:47pm
Location: 500 Hwy 358 Fwy NB
Event:  Driving While Intoxicated (2nd or more)
Case Number:  1401280132

RubenRGarciaOfficers worked a minor accident in which green Isuzu Rodeo was found facing the wrong direction of travel.  A witness told Police that the driver Ruben R. Garcia (08/23/51) was tailgating another vehicle when the driver tapped on the brakes to warn him that he was following too close.  Garcia swerved and lost control of the Rodeo striking the barrier.  Neither Garcia nor his 43-year-old female passenger was injured.

Garcia was found to be intoxicated and administered Standard Field Sobriety Tests and a Blood Specimen taken.  He was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated~2nd or more which is a Class “A” Misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail and a $4,000 fine.  He was also cited for Failing to Maintain Financial Responsibility, No Driver’s License, and Following Too Closely.

Bravo District

Date:  January 28, 2014, 9:53pm
Location:  200 Caribbean Drive http://goo.gl/maps/5fzZx
Event:  Possession of Marijuana
Case Number:  1401280152

MaeganParadaPolice pulled over a vehicle for a traffic violation and Officers could smell the odor of marijuana wafting towards him as she rolled down the driver’s side window.  The in-car camera captured Maegan Kae Parada (04/18/90) concealing a plastic baggie containing marijuana in her pants.  Parada was arrested and charged with Possession of Marijuana.  The driver was cited and released.

Delta District

Date:  January 29, 2014, 2:29am
Location: Baldwin Boulevard and Morgan Avenue http://goo.gl/maps/AcSPq
Event: Wanted Subject
Case Number: 1401290007

ImynLoveJuarezCorpus Christi Police contacted two bicyclists who were riding in the roadway.  Neither bicycle had a light to front or reflectors on back.

Imyn Love Juarez (03/16/95) was found to be wanted and placed under arrest.  She was charged with two outstanding Nueces County warrants for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Motion to Revoke Probation on a Theft charge.

Community Outreach, Delta District, Gang Unit, Narcotics/Vice Division

Siblings Arrested When Overnight Search Warrant Served

Date:  January 9, 2014, 9:40pm
Location:  3705 MacArthur Street
Event:  Search Warrant
Case Number:  1401090152

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 Corpus Christi Police Department Narcotic and Vice Investigations Division officers along with Gang Unit officers served a Search and Arrest warrant at 3705 MacArthur Street.   Officers seized 14.33grams of powder Cocaine, 40.89grams of Marijuana and $503 in cash.  Weights on both the Cocaine and Marijuana  were aggregate gross weights. 

Siblings Michelle Adame (07/14/76) and Jose Luis Adame (07/29/78) were arrested and booked at the City Detention Center.  Michelle was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance (State Jail Felony) and Possession of Marijuana (Class “B” Misdemeanor), while Jose Luis was charged with Manufacture Delivery of a Controlled Substance (First Degree Felony) and Possession of Marijuana (Class “B” Misdemeanor).

A First Degree Felony is punishable by 5 to 99 years in prison, while a State Jail Felony is punishable from 180 days to two years in jail.  Both felonies can be fined up to $10,000.  A Class “B” MIsdemeanor is punishable by up to 180 days in jail and a $2,000 fine.

 

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

Do You Know this New Year’s Eve Tire Slasher? Call 888-TIPS

Date:  December 31, 2013, 10:45pm
Location:  4000 Tripoli Drive
Event:  Criminal Mischief
 Case Number:  1312310040

Corpus Christi Police are asking the public’s assistance to help identify a man who can be seen on surveillance video slashing the tires of four different vehicles on New Year’s Eve.  The damage is estimated to be over $1,500.

The suspect is described as a  20 to 30-year-old bearded male, standing 5′ 8″ to 5’10” feet tall, and weighing 190 to 220 lbs.  The man was driving a newer two-door hatchback.

A video clip of the suspect has been uploaded to our CorpusChristiPD YouTube account at  http://youtu.be/3LMUG9Jh75E.

Anyone with any information on this crime can call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com.  Tipsters will be paid a cash reward if the suspect is identified and arrested.

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

Identity of Man Involved in Theft Sought

UPDATE: Wallet was recovered and returned to victim who does not wish to pursue charges on the suspect at this time.

Date:  December 27, 2013, 3:30pm
Location:  5702 Leopard Street
Event:  Theft
Case Number:  1312270116

Corpus Christi Police are asking the public’s assistance to help identify a man who can be seen on surveillance video picking up a wallet which had been dropped by the victim.   The man fails to turn the wallet in to store employees or the police.

The suspect is described as a 35 to 45-year-old bald Black male with a gray goatee and weighing 185 to 200 lbs.  He is can be seen wearing blue jeans and a black hoodie type jacket.

A video clip of the suspect has been uploaded to our CorpusChristiPD YouTube account at  http://youtu.be/cyjbA1calRM.

Anyone with any information on this crime can call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com.  Tipsters will be paid a cash reward if the suspect is identified and arrested.

Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

New Year’s Day Aggravated Assault

Date: Wednesday, January 1, 2014 11:14 a.m.
Location: 4600 Valdez https://goo.gl/maps/9I2xS
Offense: Aggravated Assault
Case Number: 1401010080

At 11:14 a.m. Officers were called to the 4600 block of Valdez for a shooting call. Upon arrival they located a 42-year-old male with what appeared to be gunshot wounds to his body. The victim was transported to Spohn Memorial by medic units and was taken into surgery.

Shortly thereafter Officers made contact with the person who was believed to be the suspect in the shooting and detained him. Officers were also able to recover a weapon that was possibly used in the assault. Detectives with the Robbery/Homicide Division arrived and interviewed witnesses from the scene along with the possible suspect. Detectives arrested Ashley Howze (B/M 8/9/1986) for the Aggravated Assault w/Deadly Weapon. He was taken to the City Detention Center and booked.

The initial indications are that the disturbance stemmed from an earlier family disturbance at another location. At last update the 42-year-old victim remained in critical condition.

We will update the blotter as we receive information on the case.

Anyone who knows any additional information about this crime 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.

Search the website Crimereports.com to research all reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi.

Delta District

Patrol Report January 1, 2014

“Delta” District

Date: Wednesday, January 1, 2014, 01:40am
Location: State Highway 286 Southbound at Gollihar
Offense: Single Vehicle Major Accident
Case Number: C140003

Officers responded to a roll over accident at SH 286 Southbound at Gollihar. When the officers arrived they observed a single vehicle accident with four individuals  that had been ejected from the vehicle.

The responding officers observed a passenger that was trapped inside the  vehicle. Fire Department personnel used extraction tools to free them. The driver of the vehicle,  a 46-year-old female, was pronounced dead at the scene. Four of the injured passengers were transported to Spohn Memorial Hospital, one was transported to Driscoll Children’s Hospital. All of the passengers had serious bodily injuries.

Alcohol is believed to a contributing factor in this accident.

 

Date: Wednesday, January 1, 2014, 03:15am
Location: State Highway 286 Southbound at Horne Rd
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated (Penal Code Section 49.04) Class A Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1401010038

While officers were directing traffic for the major accident at SH 286 at Gollihar, a vehicle struck one of the police vehicles that was being used for traffic control. The driver, Carlos Hernandez (DOB 2-15-1991), exited the vehicle where he was immediately detained by the officers. He displayed signs of intoxication and was arrested for DWI. He was transported to Spohn Shoreline due the accident. He was then transported and booked at the City Detention Center.

No officers were injured in this crash.

Delta District

Man Stabs Bartender Tuesday Night

Date: Tuesday, December 25, 2013, 21:43

Location: 2628 Baldwin Boulevard

Offense: Aggravated Assault (Penal Code Section 22.02) 2nd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1312240100

Corpus Christi Police responded to an aggravated assault that happened at a bar on Baldwin Boulevard Tuesday night in which a 48-year-old woman was stabbed. Witnesses told Corpus Christi Police a 54-year-old man was ejected from the bar for his level on intoxication and returned later armed with a knife. Witnesses told Officers the 54-year-old man went behind the bar and stabbed the 48-year-old bartender several times, then left the area in a black truck. The 48-year-old woman was transported to the hospital by ambulance for treatment of serious injuries. Officers reported that hospital staff provided an update that the 48-year-old woman was in serious, but stable condition.

Witnesses described the suspect as a man with medium brown color skin, 54 years of age, 5 feet 8 inches tall, 170 pounds, with brown hair, brown eyes, and drove away in a black Ford F-150 pickup truck with a grill on the front. No arrests have yet been made and no other injuries or property damage was reported.

Anyone with any additional information about this crime should call the Corpus Christi Police at 361-886-2841. Information may be provided to Detectives anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller up to $1,000 dollars in cash.

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District, Narcotics/Vice Division

Search Warrants Served on Two Sabinas Street Homes

Date: December 12, 2013, 5:20pm
Location:  2913 Sabinas Street
Event:  Search Warrant
Case Number:  1312120103/1312100021


Narcotics/Vice Investigations Division officers, Gang Unit Officers and the S.W.A.T. team assisted the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives with the serving of a search warrant at 2913 Sabinas Street.

A search of the home netted a seizure of $5,937 cash,   4.82 grams of black tar Heroin with a value of $482.00, .98 grams of powder Heroin with a street value of $50, and 5 grams of synthetic Marijuana with a street value of $50.00.

A 27-year-old man was arrested by  the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.  Tyler Matthew Haas (12/21/90) along with Charles Lee Slade Jr. (11/12/81)  and Christine Gustin Hailey (05/24/89) were also arrested.  Haas was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance.  Slade and Hailey who arrived  in a stolen vehicle to purchase some Heroin were  charged with Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle.  The charges are State Jail Felonies punishable by up to two years in jail and a $10,000 fine.

Date:  December 12, 2013, 6:24pm
Location:  2933 Sabinas Street
Event:  Search Warrant
Case Number:  1312120115

Jeremy Juan Velasquez
Jeremy Juan Velasquez

Narcotics Vice Investigations Division Officers served a search warrant at 2933 Sabinas. A search of the residence netted a seizure of 16 grams of crack cocaine with a street value of $800.00. Officers also seized $864.00 cash.

Jeremy Juan Velasquez (01/14/92) was present at the residence and arrested.  He was charged with Manufacture and Delivery of a Controlled Substance which is a First Degree Felony punishable by up to 99 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.