Category Archives: Delta District

Delta District, Patrol Division

Three Juveniles Apprehended After Friday Morning Crime Spree

Occurred Friday, May 04, 2012, Robberies 19th and Comanche 1205040048; 1205040034; 1205040041; 1205040042; 1205040059; 1205040077

Three 14-year-old boys were taken into custody for a series of robberies Friday morning that started at 4:15am until they were captured by Corpus Christi Police in a stolen vehicle at 8:15am.

Corpus Christi Police responded to several complaints of three Hispanic Males that rode in a Sport Utility Vehicle, presented a handgun, and demanded money and drugs from pedestrians in the area around Leopard and Staples. Victims provided a partial license plate number of the vehicle used by the robbers.

Corpus Christi Police Patrol Officer Mel Goce located the Sport Utility Vehicle with three Hispanic males inside the vehicle near the Navarro Housing. Three males ran on foot away from the vehicle when Officer Goce arrived. The three males matched the description provided by the robbery victims.

All three males were apprehended by Corpus Christi Police officers. Officers then discovered the Sport Utility Vehicle was reported stolen from Corpus Christi on May 2. Police collected evidence from the vehicle which included illegal narcotics.

The three 14-year-old males were referred to the Nueces County Juvenile Court Authority for three counts of Aggravated Robbery, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, and Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.

Delta District, Traffic Safety Division

Man Run Over By A Bus

Occurred Friday, May 04, 2012, 2:35pm, Texan Trail at Alameda Street Crash #C1203397

A 55 year old man was hospitalized after his arm was run over by a bus Friday afternoon at the intersection of Texan Trail and Alameda Street near Doctors Regional Hospital.

The 55 year old man was asleep at the bus stop when the bus stopped to deliver passengers. The man woke abruptly as the Regional Transit Authority bus started to move north on Alameda from the bus stop. The man ran after the bus and attempted to gain the drivers attention then touched the bus. The man fell and the rear tires of the bus ran over the man’s left arm.

The man was taken by ambulance to Spohn Memorial hospital for significant damage to the left arm. There were several passengers on the R.T.A. bus and no other person was injured.

The investigating officer from the Corpus Christi Police said he directly permitted medical treatment without delay or interference and was unable to observe any indication if the 55 year old man was intoxicated by the time of this brief.

Corpus Christi Police remind pedestrians to be careful around streets. Do not approach a vehicle once it is in motion. Do not walk in the area between the sidewalk and the street because the storm water curb may cause a fall hazard. Enter the street in designated places such as a cross walk. Be alert when out in public to avoid other safety risks and arrive at your destination safely.

Community Outreach, Delta District, Traffic Safety Division

Buc Days Parade General Information

Those that attend the Buc Days Illuminated Parade scheduled for Saturday, May 5, 2012 should be aware of a few guidelines to make the event fun and safe for everyone.

The Parade route will close to traffic at 5:00pm. The parade route will start at the Buccaneer Stadium and follow Leopard Street to Lawrence Street. The Parade will then follow Lawrence to Shoreline Boulevard and then turn south on Shoreline to Park Street.

Street closures will include Leopard from Nueces Bay to Shoreline; Buffalo Street will be closed between Nueces Bay to Palm Street; and Antelope will be closed between Nueces Bay to Palm.

There are a few prohibited items along the parade route. The use of any air horns, any Fireworks, Silly String, and impact firecrackers are all prohibited, so the public is encouraged to leave those items at home. Those that attend the parade are encouraged to bring trash containers to collect and remove their garbage. Everyone that attends should also be mindful of the City Ordinance Section 23-63 for littering in prohibited places.

The parade is a family event and there will be children enjoying the parade. Those that attend will be able to claim a spot on the parade route after 5:00pm on May 4. The Corpus Christi Police wants everyone to enjoy the parade and promote a safe environment for all that attend.

Delta District, Narcotics/Vice Division

46-Year-Old Female Arrested on Drug Charges, Two More Jailed on Outstanding Warrants

Occurred on 5/4/12, 6:17 am   Possession Charges   1505 Lexington Avenue   1205040039/1205040045

On Friday 05/04/12 at approximately 06:17 a.m. the Narcotics Vice Investigations Division served a search warrant at 1505 Lexington Apartments.  A small quantity of Crack Cocaine and a small quantity of Marijuana were recovered. 

Pamela Denise Williams (05/19/65) was arrested and charged with Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.  Also arrested at the scene were Michelle Merritt (02/21/77) for a Municipal Court warrant and William Stowe (02/04/82) for a Larceny Charge out of Ingleside, Texas. 

This investigation and subsequent warrant service and arrest is a result Narcotic and Vice Investigation Division’s participation in the North Side Clean-Up Initiative.

Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

“Just Plain Good Police Work”

Occurred on 5/3/12, 08:35 am  Burglary 1446 Tompkins   1205030037/1205030045 

Officer R. Soliz was called to the residence for a burglary and during his investigation the Officer was able to put together some leads on a possible suspect who lived nearby.  The suspect(s) had removed the air conditioning unit and entered the apartment.  A flat screen television, an Xbox 360, and a couple of games were stolen.

A nearby neighbor living at 1436 Tompkins was suspected of committing the burglary and contacted. With the assistance of Officer E. Kearney and Property Crimes Detective V. Trujillo the stolen X-Box 360 and games were recovered.  

Thomas Scott (10/27/85) was found to be wanted and arrested. He was charged with the outstanding Parole Violation warrant for Robbery and booked at the City Detention Center.

Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

Help Identify A Criminal

   

Occurred Saturday, April 28, 2012, 5:15pm, 3033 South Port Avenue, Credit Card Abuse 1204280125

The Corpus Christi Police Financial Crimes Investigators would like help from the public to gather additional information about a suspect in a credit card abuse criminal case.

These photographs were taken at the HEB on Port Avenue April 28, 2012 of a white man that wore a red shirt and had a beard with no mustache. This man used credit cards without the consent of the card holder. The credit cards were stolen from a car that was the target of a burglary.

Anyone interested to research reported criminal activity is encouraged to search Crimereports.com. Anyone with information that may be helpful to the investigation of this Credit Card Abuse criminal case should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or log on to www.888TIPS.com. The information provided could earn the caller a cash reward.

Delta District

Trip to Cabaret Men’s Club and Broken Tail Light Lands Man in Jail

Occurred on 5/2/12, 2:02 am  Possession of a Controlled Substance   4800 Leopard   1205020008

An Officer attempted to pull over a red Chevrolet Suburban for a broken tail light, but the driver continued to travel on and pulled into the Cabaret Men’s Club parking lot.  During the traffic stop, it was discovered the driver did not have a valid driver’s license or insurance.  The driver was notified his vehicle was to be impounded and an impound inventory was conducted in which a clear plastic bag containing approximately 18.03 grams of Cocaine was found. 

Adrian De Los Santos (06/24/81) was arrested and found to have $2,500 on his person.  Officers tagged both the drugs and money.  De Los Santos was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance and booked at the City Detention Center.  The charge is a Second Degree Felony and is punishable up to 20 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.

Community Outreach, Delta District

Prescription Drug Take-Back-Day Exceeds Last Year’s Total

The Corpus Christi Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration hosted the 3rd Annual Prescription Drug Take-Back-Day on Saturday April 28, 2012 throughout the Coastal Bend.

A total of 1,052 ponds of pills were collected at this year’s Prescription Drug Take Back Event surpassing last October’s collection of 892.6 pounds.  

The CCPD and D.E.A. would like to express our thanks to those who donated their locations as a drop off point as well as all the individuals who brought in their potentially dangerous prescription drugs.

Coastal Bend Collection Sites are listed below:     

  • KIII TV~423.28 lbs.
    5002 South Padre Island Drive, Corpus Christi
  • HEB~14.11 lbs.
    3500 Leopard, Corpus Christi
  • HEB~91.27 lbs.
    3033 S. Port Avenue, Corpus Christi
  • HEB~75.84 lbs.
    5313 Saratoga Boulevard, Corpus Christi
  • HEB(Flour Bluff)~74.07 lbs.
    1145 Waldron Road, Corpus Christi
  • HEB(Annaville)~93.47 lbs
    11100 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi
  • HEB~72.80 lbs.
    1600 Wildcat Boulevard, Portland
  • HEB~31.75 lbs.
    409 E. Kleberg, Kingsville
  • HEB(Aransas Pass)~12.79 lbs.
    101 E. Goodnight Avenue, Aransas Pass
  • HEB(Sinton)~34.39 lb.s
    106 S. San Patricio, Sinton
  • Cuero City Hall~85 lbs.
    201 E. Main Street, Cuero
  • DEA/Naval Air Station/CCAD~43.21 lbs.
Community Outreach, Delta District

Help Identify These Graffiti Vandals and Earn Extra Cash by Calling 888-TIPS

Occurred on 4/21/12, 3:40 am  Graffiti   5042 S. Padre Island Drive

The Corpus Christi Police Department is asking the public’s assistance in identifying the individuals involved in vandalizing a Salvation Army Thrift Store tractor-trailer parked behind the store.  In the early morning hours of  April 21, 2012, three individuals were captured on surveillance camera video vandalizing the tractor-trailer with graffiti. 

Anyone who has any information as to the identity of these individuals or this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or log on to www.888TIPS.com. If the information provided leads to an arrest it could earn the caller a cash reward.

Delta District

Wanted Man’s Attempt to Conceal Himself Behind Door Proves Futile

Occurred on 08:41 am   Wanted Subject  3101 Westgard  1205010029  

Officers looking for Robert Lee Johnson (01/11/70) found him hiding behind the doorway of a residence located at 3101 Westgard.  Johnson was arrested and charged with the two outstanding Nueces County warrants issued for Failure to Appear/Burglary of Building.  No Bond was set on both warrants. 

While looking for Johnson, Officers observed a couple of vending machines inside the residence.  Detectives were called to assist and seized the vending machines.  The investigation will continue and will be conducted by the police department’s Property Crimes Unit.