Category Archives: Delta District

Delta District

Teens Threatened with Shotgun

Richard Lee Gaston

Occurred on 8/16/12, 6:09 pm  Deadly Conduct   2600  Alamo Drive  1208160127 

Police received a complaint of a disturbance involving a shotgun which had been pointed at several teenagers.  Further investigation revealed the teenagers were confronted by the suspect and accused of several neighborhood crimes and being involved in drug dealing in the area. 

The victims told Officers they were walking home when the suspect Richard Lee Gaston (11/28/52) began cursing at them.  The teens told police they asked Gaston to leave them alone, but he walked over to his truck, grabbed a shotgun, and began pointing it at them.  The teens were able to run away unharmed and call police.  A witness confirmed the juveniles account of the incident, telling police the teens were minding their own business when confronted by Gaston.

Gaston was arrested and charged with Deadly Conduct~Aggravated Assault.

 

 

Delta District, Narcotics/Vice Division

Drug House Raided

Tina Vasquez

Occurred on 8/16/12, 8:17 pm  Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance  1007 12th Street  1208160149

Corpus Christi Police Department Narcotics & Vice Investigators served a search and arrest warrant at 1007 12th Street.  They were assisted by the SWAT Team who made a safe entry into the residence.  Inside the home Police found several individuals..

A 27-year-old man in a back bedroom passed out shortly after entry was made inside the residence.   He was treated by SWAT Team Paramedics and taken to a local hospital where he was treated for a possible overdose.

Tina Vasquez (07/28/77) the man’s girlfriend was arrested and charged with three counts of Manufacture and Delivery of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Marijuana.

Investigators did find a quantity of Crack Cocaine inside the residence.   The 27-year-old man was released to hospital staff for medical evaluation.   He also faces narcotics related charges.  A man and woman also in the home were released.

The Corpus Christi Police Department will continue to dedicate resources to combat crime and criminals that negatively impact the quality of life in our community.  If you know of any criminal activity being committed in your neighborhood please call us 361-886-COPS (2677) or Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS.

Bravo District, Community Outreach, Delta District, Traffic Safety Division

Photos of Hit & Run Suspect Vehicle Released


Occurred Sunday, August 5, 2012, 2033, Ocean Drive at Poenisch Drive, Accident Involving Injury or Death 1208050122 & C1205862

Corpus Christi Police Hit & Run Investigators are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect involved in the hit & run accident involving a 21-year-old jogger in the 6400 block of Ocean Drive.  The driver of the light-colored vehicle left without providing any aid to the young woman. The woman jogger was taken by ambulance to the hospital with serious injuries. 

Investigators are looking for a light-colored, sport utility vehicle which was seen by witnesses to travel a block away from the crash site and slowed down as if to turn around. The driver waited a moment, and then sped away toward Ennis Joslin Road.

Corpus Christi Police Hit and Run Investigators recovered evidence from the scene and are now searching for a late Chevrolet S-10 Blazer or GMC Jimmie with front end damage to include a missing passenger side head light assembly.

Anyone with additional information about this crime should call Corpus Christi Police Hit and Run Investigators immediately at 361-886-2600.  Anonymous tips may be made to Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at www.888TIPS.com.

Delta District, Patrol Division

Man Faces Criminal Charges For Death Of A Dog

Occurred Monday, July 30, 2012, 13:30, 3633 Wright Street, Cruelty to Non-Livestock Animals 1207300065

A 25-year-old man is accused of cruelty to non-livestock animals, a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail and up to a $4,000 fine in relation to the death of a dog at the 3600 block of Wright Street on July 30.

Corpus Christi Police were called by neighbors of the accused man to investigate a dog on leash that was not near water, food, or shelter and appeared to be in distress. The Police Officer found the dog leashed by a chain and was exposed in the heat of the day without food or water or shade. The Officer discovered the dog was dead and the Officer contacted the 25-year-old owner of the dog who did not know the dog had died.

Corpus Christi Animal Care workers collected the dog and a necropsy was performed. The necropsy report cited the dog had excessive body temperature and was dehydrated. The criminal case has been filed with the Nueces County District Attorney’s Office.

Delta District

Officers Assaulted During Domestic Dispute Call for Help

Christina Ramirez
Edward Armadillo

Occurred on 8/13/12, 9:55 pm  Assault on a Public Servant/Resisting Arrest  3100 Magnolia  1208130151

Officers received a call for a family disturbance involving the use of weapons.  Several Officers were dispatched when additional 911 calls were received reporting gunshots were fired.  Upon their arrival, Officer contacted family members at the Magnolia Street residence who reported Edward Armadillo (01/20/75) assaulted his mother hitting her on the shoulder after she told him not to bring his girlfriend to her home.

Armadillo brother’s observed the assault and grabbed his gun, firing two warning shots which made the suspect run into the home where Police found him.  Armadillo was placed in police custody and a struggle ensued as he was being escorted to the police car.  Two Officers received minor injuries during the struggle when Armadillo lashed out and landed several kicks.  Armadillo continued to resist arrest and only complied with Officers when pepper sprayed.

Armadillo was booked at the City Detention Center and charged with two counts of Assault Causes Bodily Injury to a Public Servant and Resisting Arrest.  He was additionally charged with Assault~Family Violence. (1208140005)

Armadillo’s girlfriend, Christina Ramirez (08/08/75) who was involved in the original disturbance was also arrested.  She was charged with Public Intoxication and an outstanding Municipal Court warrant. (1208130155)

Corpus Christi Police Department Detectives will take over the investigation and possible charges may be filed for the weapon violation. (1208130154)

Bravo District, Delta District

Two Men Arrested for Urinating on Police Cars

Albert Halfmann
Ronald David Wasserleben

Occurred on 8/14/12, 8:23 pm  Public Intoxication/Wanted Subject  1455 Waldron Road 1208140115/1208140117 

Officers received a call from Bayside Grocery employee who reported two homeless men were urinating on police vehicles parked on Waldron Street side of the Flour Bluff substation.   The caller also reported the two men were causing problems at the store asking  individuals to buy them beer. 

Ronald David Wasserleben (05/04/62) and Albert Halfmann (08/05/56) were both arrested by Officers.  Wasserleben was charged with Public Intoxication and booked at the City Detention Center along with Halfman who was charged with Criminal Trespass.  Halfmann was additionally charged with an outstanding Nueces County warrant for Criminal Trespass.  There was no bond set on the warrant.

 

Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District, Patrol Division

Woman Arrested For Role In Serious Injury To 67 Year Old Man

Occurred Wednesday, August 9, 2012, 1:00am, 1922 Violeta Court, Aggravated Assault, and Burglary with intent to commit other felony 1208090042

A 67-year-old man suffered serious injury as the result of an assault in his home Wednesday night.

A 50-year-old health care provider called Corpus Christi Police at 8:00am Wednesday morning to report an assault. The 50-year-old woman said she arrived at the 67-year-old man’s apartment and discovered the man had been injured by an unknown person overnight. The 50-year-old woman explained that she does not know the reason, but an unknown person entered the home without permission and hit the 67-year-old man in the head causing significant head trauma to the 67-year-old man.

The 67-year-old man was unable to provide details to investigators and was sent to the hospital by ambulance for medical treatment.

Corpus Christi Police Detectives developed information to identify and arrest 35-year-old Esmeralda Benavidez (11/11/1976) on Monday, August 13, 2012 for her role in the burglary of a habitation with the intent to commit other felony.

Sunday, August 12, 2012, the 67-year-old man died. The Nueces County Medical Examiner’s Office is conducting an inquiry as to the cause of death.

Corpus Christi Police Detectives continue to investigate and gather information about this crime.  Anyone with additional information about this crime should call the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2600. Information may be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at www.888TIPS.com.

Bravo District, Delta District

Driver Hospitalized After Flipping Truck

Occurred on 8/13/12, 01:19 am  Driving While Intoxicated    Hwy 358 at S. Staples    C1206089/1208130019 

Officers responded to a one vehicle accident in which a white Ford Ranger flipped on its side and then skidded across the roadway.  Witnesses report the truck was weaving back and forth as it traveled eastbound on SH 358 from Weber Road.  The driver appeared to be exiting the freeway when it veered back onto the highway and lost control.  The truck struck the center median barrier and flipped onto its passenger side skidding approximately 585 feet.

CCFD Emergency Personnel ripped the windshield out to extricate the 20-year-old unseat belted driver who was found unconscious with a laceration to the head.  The driver was taken to Spohn Memorial with life threatening injuries and currently in the Intensive Care Unit.

Further investigation revealed alcohol might have been a factor in the accident and a blood draw taken.   The investigation is ongoing and the driver could face charges of Driving While Intoxicated.  He was charged with Failure to Control Speed and Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility.

Delta District, Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division

Police Seek Woman Who Fled From Police on 17th Street

Occurred Saturday, August 11, 2012, 2:45am, 1000 17th St. Evading Arrest With A Vehicle 1208110029

Corpus Christi Police want more information from the public to identify a woman that fled from police Saturday morning.

A Corpus Christi Police Patrol Officer saw a silver 1998 Dodge Durango pass the stop sign at Ruth Street and 19th Street without stopping. The officer initiated a traffic stop, but the Durango sped away. A Patrol supervisor cancelled the vehicle pursuit because the only violation was a traffic offense and the pursuit created a danger to the public that did not outweigh the benefit to capture the offender. Patrol officers slowed to the speed limit and turned off their emergency lights.

The Durango was found parked on the 700 block of Indiana. The vehicle was impounded. Police continue the investigation as they seek a white woman in her middle 30’s of age, about 5ft. 7 inches tall, about 200 pounds with brown hair that wore dark clothes.

Anyone with additional information about this crime should call police investigators at 886-2600.

Delta District

Fight outside a bar leaves to men injured

August 10th 2:13am    5959 Williams    Aggravated Assault    1208100024

Officers were dispatched to 5959 Williams for a fight involving several subjects. Upon arrival two subjects were laying injured in the parking lot. One subject refused to cooperate but advised that he knew who “jumped” him. The other subject was not fully conscious. Witnesses indicate that the two injured individuals were involved in a disturbance inside the club and that once they left the bar a group of four males beat and kicked them until they were alerted that the police were in route, then they fled the scene. The men were transported by medics; their injuries are not believed to be life threatening at this time. The CCPD Gang unit responded to assist in the investigation.