Category Archives: Narcotics/Vice Division

Narcotics/Vice Division

Police Narcotics/Vice Investigators Conduct Warrant Service

Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at approximately 11:31am the Corpus Christi Police Narcotics/Vice Investigators, Gang Unit and SWAT officers executed an arrest/search warrant at 4513 Cedar Pass. The officers seized .26 grams of crack cocaine,  326.05 grams of marijuana (approx. 3/4 lb), 7.94 grams of Alprazolam and a Taurus 9mm pistol.

  Jonathan Castaneda 03/29/85 (a known gang member) was arrested and charged with felon in possession of a firearm,  manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance,  possession of marijuana and possession of a controlled substance penalty group 3.
Narcotics/Vice Division

Local Results of the National Prescription Drug Takeback

Pharmacy students Lisa Eggleston, Angelic Toy, and Heather Goodman wait to accept the medications with Officer Cervantes at the HEB in Flour Bluff.
Pharmacy students Lisa Eggleston, Angelic Toy, and Heather Goodman wait to accept the medications with Officer Cervantes at the HEB in Flour Bluff.

The Corpus Christi Police Department participated with the Drug Enforcement Agency and held the National Prescription Drug Takeback event this past Saturday in Corpus Christi. The purpose of the event is to reduce pollution from improperly disposed medications and to reduce misuse of prescription drugs. These are the local results from the event:

April 25th @ CCAD/NAS, 308 Crecy St, CC, TX     16.00 lbs

April 27th @;

HEB, 3033 S. Port Ave., CC, TX                              59.84 lbs

HEB, 5313 Saratoga Blvd, CC, T                              95.92 lbs

HEB, 11110 Leopard, CC, TX                                   132.44 lbs

HEB, 1145 Waldron Rd., CC, TX                             81.84 lbs

KIII, 5002 SPID, CC, Texas                                      467.72 lbs

HEB, 1600 Wildcat Dr., Portland, TX                       104.72 lbs

HEB, 106 S. San Patricio, Sinton, Texas                    63.36 lbs

HEB, 101 E. Goodnight Ave, Aransas Pass, TX       48.40 lbs

HEB, 409 E. Kleberg Ave., Kingsville, TX               51.04 lbs

Narcotics/Vice Division

Narcotics/Vice Division Make Arrest

On Monday April 1, 2013, during the course of an ongoing investigation, Narcotics/Vice (NVID) officers were conducting surveillance on a residence located in the 3000 Blk of Elgin St.

As a result of their investigation NVID officers stopped a vehicle observed leaving the location which led to the seizure of 2 kilograms of powder cocaine and the arrest of Jose Hernandez 03/25/1983 for manufacture and delivery of a controlled substance, a 1st degree felony.

Date: April 1, 2013

Location: 3000 Elgin

Offense: Manufacture/Delivery of Controlled Substance

Case Number: 1304010193

Narcotics/Vice Division

Narcotics Division Has Busy Day

Officers conducted a traffic stop at Baldwin and Elizabeth. The driver, Gilberto Bustamante (10.22.1983) had an outstanding warrant and was taken into custody. During an inventory search of the vehicle he was driving, Officers found crack cocaine along with marijuana. Officers also seized $750 in cash. Officers also arrested Jessica Gaytan (5.13.1986), who was with Bustamante in the vehicle. Both individuals were taken to the City Detention Center and booked.

Date: March 28, 2013, 18:02

Location: Baldwin/Elizabeth

Offense: Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana, Warrant of Arrest

Case Number: 1303280108

 

Officers with the Narcotics/Vice Division served a Search Warrant at 4117 Stafford. Officers seized cocaine and marijuana at the location along with nearly $1700.00 in cash. Arrested at the location was Mario Espinosa (9.2.1987). He was taken to the City Detention Center and booked.

Date: March 28, 2013, 18:30

Location: 4117 Stafford  http://goo.gl/maps/NXIPY

Offense: Manufacture/Delivery of Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana

Case Number: 1303280119

 

Narcotics/Vice Division

Narcotics/Vice Investigators Execute Warrant Service on Josephine Street

Corpus Christi Police Narcotics Vice Investigations Division Officers executed a search and arrest warrant at 224 Josephine Street on Thursday, March 14, 2013 at about 11:00am. The warrant was the product of a series of complaints of drug dealing in the area.

Officers seized .41 grams of crack cocaine, .26 grams of powder cocaine, and a marijuana joint, along with $807.00 in cash.

The following people were arrested:

Massey, Willie  12/09/57     Man/Del C.S. (SJF)

Adams, Monica  06/01/54   Warrants, POM

Ramirez, Christina  08/08/75  Poss C.S. PG1 (SJF)

Cross, Melba  05/07/45   Warrant

Carrington, Russell  10/21/59  Warrant

The Corpus Christi Police Department thanks the public for their part in the investigation and continue to work as an equal partner with the community in order to reduce crime, reduce the fear of crime, and enhance public safety.

Narcotics/Vice Division

Police Report Results of Operation: Imitation Nation

Last week the Corpus Christi Police Narcotics/Vice Investigators executed Operation: Imitation Nation in which included 8 Search Warrants. The Investigators have provided the following siezures:

Amounts Seized from 8 Locatons

Location                                                              Amount of Synthetic            Value                                      Pieces of Paraphernalia

Nice Guys #1  5433 S. Staples                      909.71 grams                     $19,920.00                                                1,896

 

Nice Guys #2  1635 S. Staples                      853.92 grams                   $10,230.00                                               1,468

 

S&G #1 “Glassworks” 4820 Kostoryz          264     grams                  $ 2,640.00                                                   854

 

S&G #2 “Magic Mushroom”                        1,055    grams                 $21,100.00                                              1,773

5520 Everhart

 

S&G #3 “Escape”                                          459.54 grams                    $4,595.00                                                  598

4147 5 Points Road

 

Flashbacks  4818 Shopping Way               3,356.5 grams                $50,347.00                                              793

 

Puff-n Stuff  10338 S.P.I.D.                         8,306 grams                 $124,950.00                                           1,085

 

Sampson’s  14902 Trinity River                  2,208 grams                   $84,200.00                                         2,760

Narcotics/Vice Division

Operation Imitation Nation

On Friday February 1, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Narcotics Vice Investigations Division (NVID) in conjunction with the Gang Unit, the Organized Crime Unit and the Uniform Patrol Division kicked off “Operation Imitation Nation” and served 8 search warrants as well as 8 arrest warrants at various retail establishments throughout Corpus Christi.

The warrants were issued as the result of a 16 month undercover investigation by NVID into the selling and distribution of illegal synthetic marijuana products and illegal drug paraphernalia by the targeted retail locations.

There will be a press conference this evening at a time yet to be determined at which time the media will be provided further details of the operation.  The locations at which search and arrest warrants were served are as follows:

  • Mr. Nice Guys, 1635 S. Staples
  • Mr. Nice Guys, 5433 S. Staples
  • S&G #1, 4820 Kostoryz  Suite A
  • S&G #2 “Magic Mushroom” 5520 Everhart Road
  • S&G #3 “Escape” 4147 5 Points Road
  • Flash Backs, 4818 Shopping Way
  • Puff n Stuff, 10338 S.P.I.D.
  • Sampsons, 14902 Trinity River Drive

Results:

Arrests
Mr. Nice Guys 5433 S. Staples
Hinojosa, Richard 10/24/83: 1 count manufacture and delivery of a controlled substance penalty group 2A, 2nd degree felony (greater than 1 gram but less than 4 grams).
Mr. Nice Guys 1635 S. Staples
Carrillo, Leticia 6/20/79: 1 count of manufacture and delivery of controlled substance penalty group 2A, 2nd degree felony (greater than 1 gram but less than 4 grams): 1 count of manufacture and delivery of controlled substance penalty group 2A, 1st degree felony (greater than 4 grams but less than 400 grams)
Sampsons 14902 Trinity river Dr. Suite #2
Athew, Audra 6/5/88: 1 count Manufacture and Delivery of a controlled substance penalty group 2A, 2nd degree felony (greater than 1 gram but less than 4 grams)
Bolanos, Ramon 9/27/74: Municipal Court warrant unrelated to the operation
Cereceres, Juan 1/18/90: Warrant for arrest unrelated to the operation “Terroristic Threats”
Morrcine, Israel 5/29/63: Warrant for arrest unrelated to the operation “parole violation”
Currency Seized (total from all locations combined)= $21,067
We will not have any weights of seized synthetic marijuana until Tuesday afternoon.
Charlie District, Delta District, Narcotics/Vice Division

Couple Arrested after Officers Investigate Citizen’s Complaint of Drug Sales

Officer G. Cantu tags drugs and money seized.
Officer G. Cantu tags drugs and money seized.

Occurred on 01/04/13, 03:29am   Possession of Controlled Substance  3922 Tiger Lane  1301040015

Officer G. Cantu contacted the residents at 3922 Tiger after he was advised they were selling Marijuana and other drugs out of the home.  Senior Officer J. Smith and Officer Cantu knocked on the door and when it was opened they could smell burnt Marijuana coming from inside the home.  Richard Rodriguez (06/02/89) allowed Officers inside the home.  Also in the home was his girlfriend Angel M. Rangel (12/10/88) and his Mother.

Further investigation revealed Rodriguez had been smoking Marijuana inside the home and was in the process of making himself something to eat when Officers arrived.   A search of the house turned up a quantity of Marijuana, Heroin, and an assortment of pills along with $1400 cash.  The drugs and money were seized along with several scales.

Rodriguez was arrested and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Dangerous Drug, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.   Rangel was also arrested when Officer C. Volling found her to have a baggy of Marijuana in her coat pocket.  She was charged with Possession  of Marijuana.

Richard Paul Rodriguez
Angela M. Rangel

Gang Unit, Narcotics/Vice Division

Police Arrest Three Men For Heroin Distribution On North Naylor Circle

Occurred Thursday, November 8, 2012, 17:04, 500 Nineteenth Street, Possession of a Controlled Substance PG1 1211080106

                Three men were arrested Thursday for their involvement with heroin trafficking in the Corpus Christi area. The Corpus Christi Police Narcotics/Vice Investigation Division conducted an investigation on a residence in the 3500 block of North Naylor Circle.

The Investigators followed a vehicle from the house on Naylor Circle and then conducted a traffic stop at the 500 block of 19th Street.  The investigators discovered a large amount of cash and heroin. Investigators arrested 31 year old Ruben Soliz (12/2/1980) and 21 year old Brandon Reyes (12/28/1990) for possession of a controlled substance.

Investigators then went to the 3500 North Naylor and served a search warrant and then discovered more narcotics. Investigators arrested 18 year old Anthony Liscano (3/29/1994) at the residence for tampering with evidence.

Investigators will apply for seizure of the cash, two televisions, and a vehicle in connection with this case.

The Narcotics seized include:

 

  • Powder Heroin :  468.08 grams  ($11,200 value)
  • Hydro Marijuana : 28.83 grams ($375 value)
  • Meth :  1 gram  ($140 value)
Delta District, Narcotics/Vice Division

Undercover Officers Arrest 10 in “Jane Sting”

Valerie Nicole Figueroa Prostituion
Belinda Gonzalez Prostitution, SJF
Cynthia Alaniz Mims Prostitution, SJF
Patricia Hernandez Prostitution
Irene Pena Prostitution
Rose O’Quinn Delivery/Possession of CS
Efrain Ibarra Prostitution
Martha Elisha Smith Prostitution
Lourdes Ibarra Prostitution
Benjamin Brooks Delivery Dangerous Drugs

The Narcotics Vice Investigations Division conducted an undercover prostitution sting on October 17, 2012 beginning at 6:00pm and ending at 9:30pm.  The sting targeted the prostitutes in specific areas in which complaints have been received, mainly in the North Central region of the city.  The sting resulted in the arrest of ten men and women.  They include:

  • Valerie Nicole Figueroa  (12/02/86) was charged with Prostitution, Class “B” Misdemeanor, 1210170119
  • Belinda Gonzalez (12/07/69) was charged with Prostitution, State Jail Felony, 1210170111
  • Cynthia Mims  (05/31/85) was charged with Prostitution, State Jail Felony, 1210170143
  • Patricia Hernandez (03/05/71) was charged with Prostitution, Class “B” Misdemeanor, 1210170123
  • Irene Lopez (09/02/79) was charged with Prostitution, Class “B” Misdemeanor, 1210170117
  • Efrain Ibarra (12/22/94) was charged with Prostitution, Class “B” Misdemeanor, 1210170140
  • Martha Elisha Smith (05/06/83) was charged with Prostitution, Class “B” Misdemeanor, 1210170149
  • Lourdes Ibarra (07/21/71)was charged with Prostitution, Class “B” Misdemeanor, 1210170146
  • Benjamin Brooks (05/13/85) Two Counts of Delivery of Dangerous Drugs, 1210170154
  • Rose O’Quinn (07/12/57) Delivery/Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1210170126

The men and women were booked at the City Detention Center.  One man and five women were charged with Prostitution, which is a Class “B” Misdemeanor punishable by up to 180 days in jail and a $2,000 fine.  Two of  the women  were charged with Prostitution, a State Jail Felony (three or more convictions) which is punishable by up two years in jail and $10,000 fine.  Two were also booked on drug related State Jail Felonies.