Category Archives: Delta District

Community Outreach, Delta District, Narcotics/Vice Division

“Knock and Talk” Leads to Arrest

Date:  October 11, 2013, 3:05pm
Location:  617 Bermuda Place http://goo.gl/maps/aYC0T
Event:  Wanted Subjects
Case Number:  1310110108, 1310110119

William Davis
Daniel Hamilton Smalley

As a result of citizen complaints of possible drug dealing, Narcotics Vice Investigation Division Officers along with the assistance of Officers from Charlie District conducted a “knock and talk” at 617 Bermuda Place. 

Officers contacted William Davis (07/13/78) who was residing at the residence and Daniel Hamilton Smalley (03/04/72) who was visiting.  Mr. Davis provided a consent to search the residence.  Officers found no evidence of drug dealing in the residence, but did find evidence of marijuana being smoked inside the residence.

Both men were found to be wanted and arrested.  Davis was charged with an outstanding Nueces County warrant for Assault #1310110108.  Smalley was charged with an outstanding Nueces County warrant for Theft.  His bond was set at $35,000.  He was additionally charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance when several pills were found.  Both men were booked at the City Detention Center. Continue reading “Knock and Talk” Leads to Arrest →

Community Outreach, Delta District, Narcotics/Vice Division

Cash, Car, and Firearm seized during search

Date:  October 11, 2013, 6:50am
Location:  4515 Up River Road
Event:  Search Warrant
Case Number:  1310110030

RichardReyEscobedoNarcotics Vice Investigation Division Officers served a search warrant at 4515 Up River Rd.  The warrant is the result of an on-going investigation which confirmed that offender Richard Rey Escobedo (01/06/89) was dealing drugs out of the residence.

  A search of the home netted a seizure of a significant amount of illicit narcotics, $23,160 in U.S. currency, a 2007 Chevy Tahoe and a firearm.  

The total value street of the drugs seized was $17,268 and are broken down as follows: 

  • 93.5 grams of Methamphetamine/ICE valued at $5328
  • 9 grams of Heroin valued at $450
  • 226 grams of Cocaine powder valued at $7200
  • 32 grams of Crack valued at $1600
  • 25 grams of Hydro-Marijuana valued at $1250
  • 240 grams Synthetic Marijuana valued at $1440      

The total value of the drugs seized was $17,268.

Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District, Gang Unit

Store Owner Arrested After He Shoots, Kills Robbery Suspect

Date:  September 28, 2013, 8:18pm
Location:  2002 S. Staples Street http://goo.gl/maps/rGYTf
Event:  Aggravated Robbery and Murder
Case Number:  1309280138

Corpus Christi Police responded to a robbery at Duve’s Quick Stop.  Upon their arrival, Officers found a 39-year-old man had been shot.  Further investigation revealed the 51-year-old store owner had shot the robbery suspect who was rushed to Spohn Memorial by CCFD Emergency Personnel. 

Officers were notified that the robbery suspect was pronounced deceased shortly after his arrival at Spohn Memorial. 

Rodney James Duve (04/03/61) was arrested and booked at the City Detention Center.  Duve was charged with Murder.

The investigation is ongoing and is being conducted by the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division.

Delta District, Patrol Division

Police Seek Aggravated Assault Suspect

Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 6:32am

Location: 1300 Comanche Street http://goo.gl/maps/FbqM6

Offense: Aggravated Assault (Penal Code Section 22.02)

Case Number: 1309180015

Corpus Christi Police are searching for a 40-year-old man who assaulted a 33-year-old man with a weapon on the 1300 block of Comanche Street Wednesday morning.

A 40-year-old woman told Police that she was followed by a 40-year-old man while she walked to work at 6:30am Wednesday morning. The 40-year-old woman said the 40-year-old man threatened her with a knife and then she ran from the 40-year-old man. The 40-year-old woman said she heard screams behind her and she saw a 33-year-old man with obvious injuries as the 40-year-old man ran north on the 400 block of North Alameda and then turned west on Lipan Street. The 40-year-old woman was not injured and told Police she is familiar with the 40-year-old man.

The 33-year-old man was taken to the hospital by ambulance for treatment for his injuries. Police are searching for a 40-year-old black male who is bald, about 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighs about 180 pounds, and wore a white shirt and red shorts last seen at North Alameda Street and Lipan Street.

Search the website Crimereports.com to research all reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi. Anyone who knows any additional information about these offenses or any unsolved crime should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department. 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 Report September 14, 2013

“Adam District”

Date: September 12, 2013, 21:11 hrs
Location: 5818 Skylark Drive
Offense: Warrants x 4
Case Number: 1309120152

Hector Garcia Delgado Hector Garcia Delgado (9.7.1971) was arrested for warrants on probation violation of DWI non compliance as well as 2 Municipal Court warrants. He was taken to CDC.

“Bravo District”

Date: September 13, 2013, 01:50 hrs
Location: 15113 Park Road 22 http://goo.gl/maps/trwlw
Offense: Aggravated Assault w/Motor Vehicle
Case Number: 1309130021
LuisAlejandroGonzalez
Officers were called to Zahn Road for a possible shooting or stabbing. Further investigation revealed a 34-year-old woman was run over by her boyfriend with his Jeep Liberty when she refused to leave with him.
The victim was taken to Bay Area with serious injuries. Police arrested Luis Alejandro Gonzalez (09/16/79) and charged with him with Aggravated Assault with a Motor Vehicle (Family Violence).

“Charlie District”

Date: September 13, 2013, 02:58 hrs
Location: 5418 Bonham Street
Offense: Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Case Number: 1309130020
A 32-year-old man told police he was attacked as he walked home from a local convenience store. The man was stabbed in the torso and taken to Spohn Memorial.
The suspect is described as a bald Hispanic male, 27 to 32 years of age, 5’4′ to 5’8″ feet tall, and weighing 200 to 215 lbs. He was last seen wearing a black shirt and blue jeans.
Anyone with any information on this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com. Tipsters will earn a cash reward if the suspect is identified.
Date: September 12, 2013, 20:38 hrs
Location: 5100 Everhart Road http://goo.gl/maps/ekzqf
Event: Hit and Run/Possession of a Controlled Substance
Case Number: 1309120144,1309120169, C1306786

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Two men and a woman were arrested after they were reported as being involved as a possible abduction call. When Officers attempted to pull over the green Cadillac, the driver fled. The vehicle struck a truck as it crossed the intersection at Everhart and S. Padre Island Drive. The Cadillac continued on and collided with a light pole.
The driver fled on foot, but the three passengers remained in the vehicle. The driver was caught after a short foot pursuit and arrested along with two passengers in the vehicle.
Joe Adam Ramirez (11/08/73), Ruben Jesus Ramirez (12/25/94), and Laura Lee Woodson (10/27/82) were all booked at the City Detention Center.
The driver Joe Ramirez was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, Evading Arrest with a Vehicle, Evading Arrest, Parole Violation warrant for Robbery, and Duty to Give Information and Render Aid. Ruben Ramirez was charged with Prohibited Weapon when a switch blade was found on his person. Woodson was charged with an outstanding Nueces County warrant for Driving While License Invalid.
Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

Help needed to find missing man

EsequielRamosCorpus Christi Police Homicide/Robbery Detectives are asking the public’s assistance to help locate 45-year-old Esequiel Ramos who was reported missing by his sister.  Esequiel was last seen at 2:00pm on September 4, 2013 when he left to go visit a neighbor.

Esequiel is disabled and suffers from several medical conditions and does not have his medication with him.  Anyone with any information on his whereabouts are asked to call police at 361-886-2600 or Detective R. L. Garcia at 361-886-2850.

Delta District, Patrol Division

“Delta” District Report September 3, 2013

Date: September 2, 2013, 15:35

Location: 11600 Leopard Street http://goo.gl/maps/99TWE

Offense: Possession of a Controlled Substance (Health and Safety Code Section 481.115)

Case Number: 1309020106

A Corpus Christi Police Officer investigated a suspicious person at a bus stop on the 11600 block of Leopard and arrested 25-year-old Logan Bishop (4/24/1988) for possession of a controlled substance (the officer believed to be heroin), and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bishop was then delivered to the city detention center.

 

Date: September 2, 2013, 22:26

Location: North Chaparral Street at Starr Street http://goo.gl/maps/gnW7K

Offense: Robbery (Penal Code Section 29.02)

Case Number: 1309020161

Corpus Christi Police responded to an injured person at North Chaparral at Starr Street at 10:26pm Monday night. A 54-year-old man reported to the Officers that he was assaulted after he refused to give another man money. A 37-year-old witness told the Officers the man had fallen and there was no assault.

 

Date: September 2, 2013, 22:49

Location: 3500 Ayers Street http://goo.gl/maps/WBQWw

Offense: Criminal Mischief (Penal Code Section 28.03)

Case Number: 1309020167

A 23-year-old woman reported to the Corpus Christi Police that some unknown person broke the back passenger window of her green 1997 Nissan Altima while she and her 57-year-old mother sat inside the vehicle in a parking lot of a restaurant. The 23-year-old woman believes the damage was caused by a person striking her window with a shot from a BB gun and estimated the value of the window at $200.

 

Date: September 3, 2013, 1:02am

Location: 16th Street at Morgan Avenue http://goo.gl/maps/E9Hao

Offense: Possession of a Controlled Substance (Health and Safety Code Section 481.115)

Case Number: 1309030006

A Corpus Christi Police Officer conducted a traffic stop at 16th Street and Morgan after a white 1995 Cadillac Deville made an improper turn. The Officer discovered a strong odor of marijuana from inside the vehicle. The officer investigated and discovered narcotics in the vehicle. The Officer arrested 27-year-old Alexander Medrano (8/21/1986) for Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana, and for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Medrano was then delivered 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 offenses or any unsolved crime should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department. 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, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

Foul play suspected in man’s disappearance

Cody Ryan Yarbrough
Cody Ryan Yarbrough

The Corpus Christi Police Department Homicide/Robbery Bureau is asking the public’s assistance in locating 27-year-old Cody Ryan Yarbrough who was reported missing on July 23, 2013.  Yarbrough’s girlfriend told Officers she last saw him on  Tuesday, July 23rd at 904 Parker’s Alley.  CCPD Case number: 1308160073.

Cody is a White male, standing 5’9″ feet tall and weighing 180 lbs.  Detectives and family fear foul play is a factor in Cody’s disappearance.

Anyone having any information regarding Cody’s whereabouts is encouraged to call Corpus Christi Police Department Homicide/Robbery Detective R.L. Garcia at 361-886-2850.   Information about Cody’s disappearance may be provided to investigators anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at 888TIPS.com.   Callers may be paid a cash reward if the information provided results in an arrest.

Delta District, Patrol Division

“Delta” District Report August 27, 2013

Date: August 26 2013, 8:19am

Location: 1000 Texan Trail http://goo.gl/maps/yNuEk

Event: Vehicle crash with a Pedestrian

Crash Number: C1306301

A 15-year-old girl was struck by a black 1995 Dodge Ram pickup driven by a 36-year-old woman Monday morning in front of Ray High School. The 15-year-old girl was not in a crosswalk and the pickup did not travel faster than the speed limit in the active school zone. The 15-year-old girl was taken to the hospital by ambulance with non life-threatening injuries. No citations were issued. Pedestrian safety tips can be found in a video at http://youtu.be/HIsu6hjC4q8.

Date: August 26, 2013, 23:49

Location: 1102 South Shoreline Boulevard http://goo.gl/maps/DwrN5

Offense: Burglary of a Vehicle

Case Number: 1308270002

A 25-year-old man reported to Corpus Christi Police that some unknown person broke the window to his silver 2010 GMC Sierra pickup and took about $350 dollars worth of property from inside the vehicle.

Date: August 27 2013, 12:00am

Location: Baldwin Boulevard at Morgan Avenue http://goo.gl/maps/8KCq7

Offense: Warrant of Arrest

Case Number: 1308270001

A Corpus Christi Police Officer checked the license plate of a gray 2004 Mazda hatchback that was stopped next to the Officer at a red light at Baldwin and Morgan Avenue. The Officer discovered the vehicle was stolen from Corpus Christi and the Officer stopped the vehicle. The Officer arrested 28-year-old Isidro Ramirez (10/28/1984) for Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle, Evading Arrest, and for a warrant issued for Ramirez’s arrest out of New Mexico. Ramirez was delivered to the city detention center and the vehicle was taken to the city impound.

Search the website Crimereports.com to research all reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi. Anyone who knows any additional information about these offenses or any unsolved crime should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department. 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

Delta District Report for August 26, 2013

Date:  August 25, 2013, 11:18pm
Location:    S. Staples and Agnes http://goo.gl/maps/Aafx5
Event: Robbery
Case Number:  1308250174

A 50-year-old man reported to Police he was stabbed as he walked to the Good Samaritan.  The man told Officers, three men confronted him and demanded his money.   Two men assaulted the victim, while the third man stabbed him.  The victim was able to walk to the Good Samaritan where CCPD and CCFD were called.  He was taken to Spohn Memorial with non-life threatening injuries.

The suspect who committed the stabbing is described as a thin Hispanic male, 28-31 years of age, and approximately 5’10” feet tall.   He was last seen wearing a blue shirt and blue jeans.

Anyone with any additional information about this robbery or any unsolved crime should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 361-886-2841. Information about unsolved crimes may be provided to investigators anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at 888TIPS.com.   Callers may be paid a cash reward if the information provided results in an arrest.

Date: August 26, 2013, 12:46am
Location:  1600 block of Agnes http://goo.gl/maps/ssyTd
Event: Felon in Possession of a Firearm
Case Number:  1308260010


Police pulled over a vehicle driving westbound in the eastbound lane.  The driver Jody Salem (09/09/94) and the front seat passenger Joshua Ryan Mills (10/07/93) were arrested after a firearm and ammunition were found in the vehicle.

Mills was also found to be in possession of an assortment of medication not prescribed to him.  Both Mills and Salem were arrested and charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon.  Mills additionally charged with Possession of Dangerous Drugs.