Category Archives: Delta District

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

Patrol Report January 4, 2017

Date: Tuesday, January 3, 2017, 10:04 PM
Location: 5901 Weber
Offense: Robbery, Burglary of a Habitation
Case Number: 1701030167

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 5901 Weber in reference to a burglary with a gun. Officers arrived and made contact with the 22 year old female victim. The victim advised that a female knocked on her door and asked for a male by his nickname. When the victim opened the door to talk to the female suspect, the female suspect and 2 other males forced their way into the apartment. One of the males took out a gun and asked for a male by name and asked for his stuff. The victim stated that the suspects also asked for another male as well. The victim told the suspects that the person was not here and he did not keep his stuff there. The suspects ransacked the apartment taking some electronics.  As they were leaving they took the victims wallet in case she called the police.

The suspects were described as a white female in her late teens to early twenties, 5 feet 11 inches tall, medium dirty blonde hair and wearing a long sleeve shirt and hoodie. Two black males, 1 approximately 6 feet, thin and clean shaven. The other approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall, medium build and short hair. The victim was not injured.

If you have any additional information about this crime, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

Date: Wednesday, January 4, 2017, 1:28 AM
Location: 3000 Elgin
Offense: Aggravated Assault, Deadly Conduct
Case Number: 1701040010

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 3000 Elgin in reference to a shooting. Officers arrived and contacted the victims father who advised that his son had been shot. Officers contacted the 27 year old male victim who was conscious and responsive. The victim had been shot several times in the lower back area. The victim advised that he had just spoken to a male subject outside. As he was walking into the residence numerous shots were fired into the house striking the victim. There were 4 other people inside the house that were not injured. The victim was transported to Spohn Memorial with non life threatening injuries. The suspect may have been driving a gold 4-door vehicle possible a Buick.

If you have any additional information about this crime, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

Charlie District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report December 30, 2016

The Corpus Christi Police Department responded to 387 calls for service and generated 67 reports for formal criminal complaints from 7:00 a.m. December 29 to 10:00 a.m. on December 30, 2016. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

“Adam”  District

Date: Thursday, December 29, 2016, 12:15
Location: 4013 Interstate Highway 69 Access
Offense: Theft (Penal Code Section 31.03)
Case Number: 1612290071

A 52 year old woman reported a theft from a restaurant in Calallen to Corpus Christi Police Thursday.

The 52 year old woman told Officers that cash was taken from the safe overnight. The 52 year old woman explained that there was no forced entry to the building and after having reviewed video surveillance in the store, a masked man opened the door to the building with a key, and took money from the safe. The 52 year old woman told Officers that the suspect had a tattoo on his neck which is similar to a tattoo on an employee. The 52 year old woman told Officers that employee with the similar tattoo had not shown up for work.  Corpus Christi Police Property Crimes Detectives are gathering the evidence and information and no arrest has yet been made.

“Charlie” District

Date: Thursday, December 29, 2016, 9:30am
Location: 4700 Jean Street
Offense: Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle
Case Number: 1612290031

A 32 year old woman reported her maroon 2005 Chevy Suburban stolen from her driveway on the 4700 block of Jean Street to Corpus Christi Police Thursday morning.

The 32 year old woman, who is visiting from Colorado, told Officers she believes she left her keys with the unlocked vehicle unattended overnight and her vehicle was taken by some unknown person without her permission.  A Corpus Christi Police Officer overheard the description of the vehicle over the two way radio and located the vehicle at the Gaslight Square Apartments on the 3100 block of Sunnybrook as the 32 year old woman reported the vehicle stolen. The Officer did not find the keys to the vehicle and had the vehicle sent to the city vehicle impound lot to be processed for evidence. No suspects have yet been identified in this case.

“Delta” District

Date: Thursday, December 29, 2016, 16:06
Location: 711 North Carancahua Street
Offense: Burglary of a Building (Penal Code Section 30.02) State Jail Felony
Case Number: 1612290106

A 51 year old man reported a burglary at his ninth floor office to Corpus Christi Police Thursday afternoon.

The 51 year old man told Officers that he went to the locked Office and did not notice any type of forced entry, but discovered the drawers to his cabinets had been broken open and his papers were out of place. The 51 year old man told Officers the only thing he noticed missing at the time was a cellular telephone valued at $150 dollars.

Corpus Christi Police took seven other burglary reports in the same building on December 28 in which there was no apparent forced entry into the locked offices, but the drawers were broken open and only petty cash was discovered missing. Property Crimes Detectives are evaluating the evidence in order to determine a description of the suspects responsible for the burglaries.

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.

Charlie District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report December 29, 2016

The Corpus Christi Police Department responded to 703 calls for service and generated 116 reports for formal criminal complaints from 7:00 a.m. December 28 to 10:00 a.m. on December 29, 2016. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

“Delta” District

Date: Thursday, December 29, 2016, 2:10AM
Location: 218 North Chaparral Street
Offense: Aggravated Assault (Penal Code Section 22.02) 2nd Degree Felony
Case Number: 1612290006

Corpus Christi Police arrested 23 year old Anthony Caraker (7/24/93) for aggravated assault and possession of drug paraphernalia after a disturbance at a bar on Chaparral Thursday morning.

with a handgun which he pointed at bar patrons and threatened to shoot them. Caraker left in the Jeep but was spotted by a Corpus Christi Police Officer North bound on Interstate 37 and the exit to State Highway 286 South bound.  The Officer arrested Caraker, impounded the Jeep, and delivered Caraker to the city detention center. No injuries were reported.

Date: Wednesday, December 28, 2016. 22:19
Location: 2000 Coleman Avenue
Offense: Aggravated Assault (Penal Code Section 22.02) 2nd Degree Felony
Case Number: 1612280172

Corpus Christi Police arrested 22 year old Demitrius Zepeda (7/22/1994) for aggravated assault related to a shooting at a home on the 2000 block of Coleman Avenue Wednesday night.

A 25 year old man reported the aggravated assault to Corpus Christi Police at 10:19pm and explained to Officers that he was shot in the leg (not a life threatening injury) by a friend, possibly because he owed the friend money.  Officers went to a home on the 2300 block of Ruth and arrested Zepeda for aggravated assault.  Officers delivered Zepeda to the city detention center and the 25 year old man was released from the hospital at around 3:30am.

Date: Thursday, December 29, 2016, 00:50
Location: 500 Louisiana Avenue
Offense: Fraudulent Possession of Identifying Information (Penal Code Section 32.51) 3rd Degree Felony
Case Number: 1612290004

Corpus Christi Police arrested 26 year old Robyn Lucke (12/6/1990) for Fraudulent Possession of Identifying Information and Possession of a controlled substance after the contraband was discovered on a traffic stop on the 500 block of Louisiana Avenue Thursday morning.

A Corpus Christi Police Officer initiated a traffic stop on a brown 2001 Chevy Suburban for conducting an unsafe turn and contacted a 49 year old man who was the driver and passengers Kevin Browning 9-23-78 and Robyn Lucke 12-6-90.  The Officers learned that Browning lied about his name, had a warrant (parole-repeat offender forgery-armed/dangerous). The Officer arrested Browning for Failure to Identify as a Fugitive and for the warrant, and then discovered Browning had a handgun. Browning and was additionally charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon.  The Officer then discovered Lucke had a crystal substance which the Officer believes is methamphetamine, a bunch of drivers licenses, social security cards, and checks from several people which was in her purse.  The Officer arrested Lucke for  Fraudulent Possession of identifying information, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia. The Officer released the 49 year old man with the vehicle at the scene and then delivered Browning and Lucke to the city detention center.

Date: Wednesday, December 28, 2016, 20:25
Location: 5700 Old Brownsville Road
Event: Vehicle Crash into a House
Crash Number: C1609326

Corpus Christi Police are investigating a vehicle crash in which a car went through a house on the 5700 block of Old Brownsville Road Wednesday night.

Officers believe a 32 year old man drove his white 2012 Hyundai Sonata home from work at a high rate of speed west on West Point. Officers believe the 32 year old man lost control of his vehicle and exited the roadway.  The vehicle went through two fences and entirely though the house at 5700 Old Brownsville.  The 32 year old man was transported to the hospital for treatment for a laceration to the head.  Although the house received structural damage, no one inside was injured.  Officers believe alcohol was not a factor in the crash. The 32 year old man was cited for fail to control speed and for failing to yield at a stop sign.

“Charlie” District

Date: Wednesday, December 28, 2016, 23:44
Location: 5700 Everhart Road
Offense: Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon
Case Number: 1612290001

Corpus Christi Police arrested three men on a traffic stop at the 5700 block of Everhart Wednesday night.

A Corpus Christi Police Officer conducted a traffic stop at 11:44pm at Bonner and Everhart on a black 2011 Dodge Durango for an inoperable rear license plate light. The Officer met 30 year old Pablo Ruiz (11/16/1986) who was the operator of the vehicle and the Officer learned Ruiz did not have a drivers license. The Officer arrested Ruiz for Driving While License Suspended. The Officer had a 13 year old boy exit the vehicle and the Officer discovered a pistol in the boys pocket. The Officer detained the 13 year old boy for unlawful carrying of a weapon. The Officer contacted a third person in the vehicle, and later learned that the third person was 39 year old Tres Smyth (11/29/1977). Smyth had provided the name of a family member who the Officer knew personally and immediately recognized that name as falsely provided. The Officer arrested Smyth for Failure to Identify

The Officer impounded the vehicle, delivered the 13 year old boy to the Nueces County Juvenile Detention Center, and then delivered Ruiz and Smyth 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.

Adam District, Bravo District, Charlie District, Community Outreach, Crime Stoppers, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

Need Help Catching this Thief

Date: Tuesday, December 14, 2016
Location: 400 Flato Road
Offense: Robbery (Penal Code Section 29.02) 2nd Degree Felony
Case Number: 1612140026

Police Detectives need your help identifying this thief. The suspects are observed opening the gate and driving in to the fenced off area of the business. The suspect vehicle enters the area and connects to a towable industrial piece of equipment and driving away. The suspects make off with three trailers valued over $30,000. The vehicle appears to be a Ford 4-door pick with a long cargo bed.

If you know who is responsible, or have any additional information about this crime 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 you a cash reward of up to $2,500 dollars.

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District, Patrol Division

Endangering a Child

Date: Thursday, December 22, 2016,  5:17 PM
Location: 1600 Agnes
Offense: Endangering a Child, Evading Arrest,
Possession of a Controlled Substance, Marijuana
and a Dangerous Drug
Case Number: 1612220119

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 1601 Agnes in reference to a disturbance between a male and a female with a gun. The couple were having a disturbance in a red Mitsubishi car. Officers arrived and observed the red car with the male and female inside. As officers were carefully approaching the male, who was in the drivers seat, he began to drive away. Officers gave numerous verbal and hand signals to stop. The driver refused and drove away at a high rate of speed nearly hitting a officer. The officers got into the marked patrol unit and tried to catch up to the vehicle. Officers located the vehicle which crashed into a house in the 300 block of 16th Street.

Officers arrived and observed the male and female getting out of the car. The male was attempting to walk away. Officers detained the male who immediately complained that his leg was hurting and did not mention anyone else that might have been injured. Officers called for a medic to check the male suspect. At the same time the 25 year old female was yelling “My baby, my baby.” Officers checked the vehicle and observed a 7 year old female screaming with blood coming from her face. The child was stuck between the passenger door frame and the front passenger seat. Officers smelled gas and feared that the vehicle might catch fire. Officers had to break the window and force the seat away from the child in order to remove her from the vehicle. Medics arrived and treated the child for several lacerations to her forehead.

Officers arrested Brendann Williams (11-08-1990) for evading in a motor vehicle and endangering a child. A search incident to arrest revealed that Brendann had what appeared to be crack cocaine in his pants pocket. Brendann had to be medically cleared and was then transported to the City Detention Center. At CDC, Brendann was found pills and marijuana hidden in the area of his crotch. The investigation is still ongoing and there is a possibility that the 25 year old female could be charged in this case.

Adam District, Bravo District, Charlie District, Community Outreach, Crime Stoppers, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District, Patrol Division

Stripes Robbery Suspect

Date: Wednesday, December 21, 2016,  2:12 PM
Location: 1050 Nueces Bay
Offense: Robbery (Penal Code Section 29.02) 2nd Degree Felony
Case Number: 1612210102

Corpus Christi Police Detectives need your help identifying this suspect involved in a recent robbery. The suspect is observed on camera entering the Stripes at 1050 Nueces Bay. He waits in line until other customers leave the store before he pulls a knife and robs the store. The suspect takes an unknown amount of money and then flees the store.

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If you know who is responsible, or have any additional information about this robbery 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 you a cash reward of up to $2,500 dollars.

Adam District, Bravo District, Charlie District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District, Patrol Division

Date: Tuesday, December 20, 2016, 4:29 PM
Location: 9552 SPID
Offense: Robbery (Penal Code Section 29.02) 2nd Degree Felony
Case Number: 1612200088

Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to 9552 SPID at the Navy Army Federal Credit Union in reference to a robbery. Officers arrived and contacted the employees. Officers were advised that a male suspect wearing a red hoodie, sunglasses, blue jeans and something red covering his face came in to the business, went up to a teller and demanded money. The suspect then left on foot in an unknown direction with a undetermined amount of money.

 

If you know who is responsible, or have any additional information about this bank robbery, call Detective Galloway at 361-886-2880, 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 you a cash reward of up to $2,500 dollars.

Adam District, Bravo District, Charlie District, Community Outreach, Crime Stoppers, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

Capital Murder 1400 El Paso

Date: Sunday, December 18, 2016, 11:26 PM
Location: 1400 El Paso
Offense: Capital Murder
Case Number: 1612180109

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 1400 El Paso in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival officers found a 70 year old male shot inside his residence. Officers began CPR until medics arrived and transported the victim To Spohn Memorial where he succumbed to his injuries. Officers contained the scene until homicide detectives arrived.

Officers learned that there was a disturbance earlier in the day  with Domingo Villarreal (8-15-1996). When Domingo left he kicked the dog, threw down the Christmas tree and threatened to come back and do harm to the family. Later that evening the suspect and several other individuals were seen on surveillance video arriving in a white SUV similar to a Nissan Juke stopping in front of the house. Suspects are seen exiting the vehicle and going into the residence. Once the shooting occurred the suspects got back into the vehicle and drove away.  A traffic stop was conducted of the Nissan Juke and officers detained the occupants. Witnesses provided information to detectives of the identities of the suspects involved. Detectives were able to develop enough probable cause to Arrest Domingo Villarreal (08-15-1996), Ian Rey Hernandez (03-10-1996) and Andrew Jorge Luis (05-08-1994) for capital murder. All three were transported to the City Detention Center.

This is still and active investigation and more information may be released at a later time.

Adam District, Bravo District, Charlie District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report December 19, 2016

Date: Sunday, December 18, 2016, 5:43 am
Location: 1500 Antoinette Dr.
Offense: Burglary, Possession of Marijuana,
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Case Number: 1612180033

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 15oo Antoinette for a burglary in progress. Officers were advised that the alarm company stated the wrong password was given and they could hear yelling in the background. Officers arrived and observed the 20 year old victim in the roadway. The victim advised that he was asleep when he heard someone trying to enter a code into the alarm keypad. Shortly after that he heard someone in his home. The victim heard someone in the next bedroom. He opened the door and observed the 19 year old male suspect. The suspect used to be a roommate but was evicted 5 months ago. The victim chased the suspect from the house. The victim observed that a window was open in a bedroom and the screen had been removed and placed on the ground. The victim stated that he believed the suspect was on drugs, wearing a long sleeved shirt and jeans.

Officers checked the area and observed a vehicle turn into a residence at 1600 Antoinette. The subject appeared to be confused and he matched the description of the suspect. Officers contacted the subject who appeared very nervous and was making furtive movements inside the vehicle. Officers detained the subject until the victim arrived on scene to identify him. The victim positively identified the suspect and officers arrested Hallam Russell (4-14-1997) for burglary. Officers found marijuana and drug paraphernalia inside the car, Hallam was additionally charged. Hallam was transported to the City Detention Center.

Date: Sunday, December 18, 2016, 1:03 PM
Location: 1800 Baldwin Blvd.
Offense: Aggravated Assault
Case Number: 1612180057

Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to 600 Elizabeth, Spohn Shoreline, in reference to a walk in shooting. Officers contacted the 32 year old male victim who had been shot in the right arm and the right side of his chest. The victim advised that he was driving in the area of 1800 Baldwin and observed an unknown male in a gold car staring at him. The victim stared back and asked the suspect if he knew him. The suspect pulled a handgun and fired at the victim several times. There was a 35 year old female in the car with the victim and she also heard the conversation between the victim and suspect. She advised that she heard the shots and felt the bullets fly by her. The victim fled the scene and that is when the female noticed the victim had been shot. The victim then drove himself to the hospital.

Officers located the victims vehicle and observed several bullet holes in the windshield. The only suspect description was a male between 25-35 years old with a tattoo under his eye. If you have any information about this crime call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

Adam District, Bravo District, Charlie District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report December 16, 2016

Date: Friday, December 16, 2016, 12:14 AM
Location: Aloha Street at Sea Horse Avenue
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated
Case Number: 1612160008

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to the area of Suntan ans Aloha in reference to a major vehicle crash. Officers arrived and located a 25 year old male wet, wearing only jeans and wrapped in a blanket. The male stated that he drove to the area to throw away some garbage. He stated that when he got back in the vehicle that it began to roll and went into the water. He stated that a citizen helped pull him out of the vehicle.

As officers were speaking with him they detected an odor of alcohol and he displayed signs of intoxication. Officers checked the area and discovered about 10 feet of skid marks as well as damage to the pier. It appears as if the vehicle attempted to brake, struck the curb and pier and wound up in the water. Officers were able to determine there was no one else in the vehicle. Officers arrested Oscar Castro (5-12-1991) for driving while intoxicated and transported him to the City Detention Center. The Corpus Christi Police Department dive team will be recovering the vehicle some time today.

Date: Friday, December 16, 2016, 4:14 AM
Location: 600 Elizabeth
Offense: Aggravated Robbery/Deadly Conduct
Case Number: 1612160027

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 600 Elizabeth in reference to a robbery. Officers arrived and contacted the 44 year old female victim. She advised that she was in her vehicle in the Spohn Employees parking lot. She stated that she was smoking a cigarette when she was approached by a male on a black bicycle. The male asked her for a cigarette and she told him no. The male began to argue with the victim and at some point pulled a handgun and demanded all her money. The victim put her vehicle in reverse and hit the gas. The suspect fired two rounds at her and when she put her vehicle in drive the suspect fired one more. The victim fearing for her life struck the suspect with her vehicle before fleeing the area. The suspect fell to the ground got up and fired one more round before fleeing on foot.

Offices located the bicycle in the parking lot and tagged it as evidence. Officers also took photos of the bullet strikes to the victims Toyota Corolla. The suspect is described as a male 22-28 years of age, approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall weighing 160 pounds. He had 2 teardrop tattoos under his right eye and they were outlined only not filled in. He was wearing blue jeans and a black hoodie. The victim was not injured.

If you have any information about this crime call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.