Category Archives: Narcotics/Vice Division

Bravo District, Narcotics/Vice Division, Patrol Division

Crime Stopper’s Tip Leads to Arrest of Three Men, Seizure of Drugs and Money

Abel Salazar
Eluid Esquivel
David Moreno

Occurred on 10/02/12, 9:50 pm  Possession of a Controlled Substance   2222 Capitan Drive 1210020122

Investigators with the Corpus Christi Police Department Narcotics and Vice Investigations Division were following up on a Crime Stoppers tip reporting the sale of drugs from an apartment 2222 Capitan Drive.  While conducting surveillance, Officers pulled over a vehicle leaving the residence for a traffic violation.  A search of the vehicle was conducted with the assistance of K-9 Unit Officer L.  Priess and his partner “Kimbo” who alerted to 11 lbs. of Marijuana in the vehicle.

Abel Salazar (12/12/47) was arrested and charged with Possession of Marijuana, which is a 3rd degree felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison and  fined up to $10,000.  1210020111

N.V.I.D. investigators contacted David Moreno (09/15/73) at 2222 Capitan Drive and viewed a usable amount of marijuana, while speaking with  him.  Investigators “froze the scene” while a search warrant was obtained.

Eliud Esquivel (11/27/81) arrived at the residence, while officers were waiting for the search warrant to be completed.  Further investigation revealed, Esquivel was the owner of the drugs inside the home.   Approximately 9 lbs. of Marijuana and 8.34 grams of Cocaine were seized along with $14,520 in cash.

Moreno and Esquivel were both arrested and booked at the City Detention Center.  Moreno was charged with Possession of Marijuana, a Class “B” Misdemeanor punishable by 180 days in jail and a $2,000 fine.  Esquivel was charged with Possession of Marijuana, a 3rd degree felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine along with Possession of a Controlled Substance, a 2nd degree felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison and a $10,00 fine.

The 20 lbs. of Marijuana has a street value of $10,000, while the Cocaine is valued $450.  David Cook, the Narcotics and Vice Division Captain has issued a warning to the drug dealers in our community, “If you are dealing dope in Corpus Christi, you will eventually find us knocking on your door.”

Community Outreach, Narcotics/Vice Division

Properly Dispose Prescription Medications September 29

Prescription Drugs properly disposed in previous Corpus Christi events

The Drug Enforcement Administration in partnership with the Corpus Christi Police Department, KIII TV and HEB will be hosting a National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, September 29, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  This is the opportunity for safe and proper disposal of prescription medication. Unused medications must be properly disposed rather than discarded in household trash or drainage systems to avoid harm to wildlife, pets and people.

A total of 1,052 pounds of pills were collected at the Prescription Drug Take Back Event on April 28, 2012 in Corpus Christi. The event in October, 2011 in Corpus Christi collected 892.6 pounds of pills.

Locations where citizens may drop off their old or expired prescription or over the counter drugs are as follows.

KIII TV

5002 S. Padre Island Drive

CC, TX 78411

 

HEB

3033 S. Port Ave.

CC, TX 78405

 

HEB Plus

5313 Saratoga Blvd.

CC, TX           78413

 

HEB Plus

1145 Waldron Road

78418

 

HEB

11100 Leopard

CC, TX 78410

 

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.

Narcotics/Vice Division

Police Seize $30,000 Worth Of Methamphetamine On McGregor Drive

Occurred Tuesday, August 14, 2012, 10:40am, 4601 McGregor Dr. Possession of a Controlled Substance, Search Warrant 1208140036                                                
Corpus Christi Police arrested two men and seized $30,000 worth of methamphetamine Tuesday morning from a house on the 4600 block of McGregor Drive.

The Corpus Christi Police Narcotics Vice Investigations Division conducted an investigation which included the use of undercover operations to obtain a search warrant for the house located at 4601 McGregor Drive. The Narcotics Vice Investigations Division were assisted by the Corpus Christi Police SWAT to safely enter the house and seize 23.7 ounces of methamphetamine which has a street value of $30,000.

The Investigators also seized a handgun in the home. Police arrested 40-year-old Adam Garcia (10/25/1971) at the home for possession of a controlled substance; a 1st degree felony. Police also arrested 34-year-old Jose Garcia (1/30/1978) at the home for a warrant for arrest for burglary.

Delta District, Narcotics/Vice Division

Three Jailed at Local Motel on Drug Charges

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Paulino De Los Santos
Jacqueline Rojas
Norma Linda Moreno

Occurred on 7/25/12, 8:23 pm    Search Warrant   4300 Leopard Street  1207250148/1207250155 

Senior Officer M. Thebeau who was going off duty exchanged information with Officers going on duty about a suspicious vehicle at La Siesta Motel during his shift.  Further investigation revealed there were drugs inside one of the rooms.  With the assistance of the Narcotics and Vice Division, a search and arrest warrant was served and seized were packaging material, a digital scale, a quantity of Marijuana and trace amounts of Crack Cocaine.  

Two people inside the room were arrested and booked at the City Detention Center.  Both Norma Linda Moreno (11/11/73) and Paulino De Los Santo Jr (04/30/85) were both charged with Manufacture Delivery of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Marijuana. 

A third person Jacqueline Rojas (04/12/95) approached the room while the warrant was being served.  Rojas was found to be possession of Marijuana cigarette and a pill.  She was also arrested and charged with Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Dangerous Drugs.

Delta District, Narcotics/Vice Division

Wide Array of Drugs Seized in Afternoon Raid, Two Arrested

 

Occurred on 7/15/12, 1:44 pm   Search Warrant   337 Norton Street   1207150098

The Corpus Christi Narcotics and Vice Investigation Division assisted by the SWAT Team served a search and arrest warrant at 337 Norton Street this afternoon.  Investigators seized the following narcotics from the residence:

Marijuana~ 36.85 ounces/2.30 lbs with a street value of $1,000
Powder Cocaine~36 grams with a street value of $1,800
Crack Cocaine~23.3 grams with a street value of $1,000
Black Tar Heroin~884.97 grams/31.6 ounces/1.98 lbs with a street value of $85,000
Hydrocodone Pills~110.4 grams with a street value of $700

Dwayne Dimas (09/12/76) a known gang member and Sophia B. Dimas (06/22/78) were both arrested and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance.  The charge is a 1st Degree Felony is punishable by up to 99 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.

Captain David Cook states, “The investigation is ongoing and there may be additional arrests before the investigation is concluded.”

Charlie District, Gang Unit, Narcotics/Vice Division, Patrol Division

Men With Guns Attract Police To Find Drugs

Occurred Thursday, June 5, 2012, 17:15, 4014 Holly Road, Felon In Possession of a Firearm, 1207050146

Traffic was disrupted for two hours Thursday evening in the area of Holly and Weber while Corpus Christi Police investigated suspicious men that were said to have assault rifles, but who turned out to have illegal narcotics.

Corpus Christi Police were called to the Montego Harbor Apartments located at 4014 Holly Road to investigate men who carried assault rifles from a car to an apartment. Patrol officers found men outside the apartment, and one, Jonathan Sanchez (8/9/1988) had a handgun in his waistband. Officers also found discarded narcotics at the place the men stood.

One of the three men had a baby in his arms. A woman came out of the apartment to take the baby from the man. The door to the apartment closed and the deadbolt locked which alerted Officers that there were more people in the apartment. Officers detained all persons outside the apartment and went to the patrol cars because the original call was a complaint that there were assault rifles carried into the apartment.

A Corpus Christi Police negotiator called the men in the apartment by phone and spoke to a man. The man claimed he wanted to exit the apartment, but was unable because a second person in the apartment would not allow the first man to leave. The Corpus Christi Police patrol officers then evacuated nearby apartments and closed off the streets near the apartment. The streets closed at 6:30pm. Negotiators talked with the second man in the apartment until two men exited the apartment peaceably and unharmed.

The Corpus Christi S.W.A.T. team entered the apartment to search for any other person in the apartment. The team did not find any person inside, but did find marijuana in plain view. The team exited the apartment and reported the contraband. The Corpus Christi Narcotics Vice Investigations Division then gathered the information needed to obtain a search warrant for the apartment.

Sanchez was arrested for Unlawful possession of a Firearm by a Felon, a third degree felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.

The streets were opened to normal traffic and the residents were allowed back to neighboring apartments at 8:30pm. No injuries were reported.

The status of the others involved was not available at the time of this report. At the time of this report, no other information was available about the warrant service or contraband.

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Six were arrested Thursday night for manufacturing a controlled substance and possession of marijuana. The six are listed below with the additional charges:

  1. Jonathan Ray Sanchez (8/9/1988) –Unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon
  2. Carlos Caballero (1/11/1984 – Unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon
  3. Daniel Jimenez (10/8/1983 – Theft of a Firearm
  4. Daniel Perales (7/7/1983) – Unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon
  5. Martin Zamora (7/31/1986) – Theft of a firearm
  6. Angelina Canavacholo (1/10/1990) – Theft in an amount $1,500-$20,000
Bravo District, Narcotics/Vice Division

Officers serve an afternoon search warrant

Jesus Juarez
Sue Cleveland Farenthold
Michael Adolph Wayne
Johnny Reynolds

Monday 07/02/2012 14:15  5000 block of Cape Romain Dr.   Possession of Controlled Substance 1207020095 

Officers from CCPD Narcotics Vice Investigations obtained a search warrant for a home located in the 5000 block of Cape Romain. Officers had received information about the possible presence of a gang member and several firearms in addition to narcotics at the location. The department Special Weapons and Tactics team was requested to assist. Officers observed subjects inside the residence, but despite requests to exit, the subjects remained inside. Gas was introduced into the home and four subjects exited and were detained. 

Inside the home officers recovered methamphetamine, a small amount of heroin, a rifle and a shotgun.  Sue Farenthold 11/27/63, Michael Wayne 09/10/62, Jesus Juarez 07/22/73 (a known gang member) and Johnny Reynolds 04/05/72 were arrested and charged with possession of controlled substance.  Johnny Reynolds was additionally charged with an outstanding arrest warrant and for failing to identify.

Community Outreach, Narcotics/Vice Division

10 Women Arrested for Prostitution

Rachel Ann Montoya
Valerie Ozuna
Linda Cano
Shauntel Rangel
Tymika Lashawnda Llanos
Quanisha Denise Heyward
Velma Ann Rodriguez
Cheryl Kelley
Kara Cantrell

On 06/29/12 the Corpus Christi Police Department Narcotics and Vice Investigations Division (NVID) with the assistance of Patrol Officers conducted a prostitution “Jane Sting” in the North Central region of the city.  The undercover operation aimed at curbing prostitution.  Ten women were taken into custody after agreeing to exchange sexual favors for money. 

The Narcotics/Vice Division whenever possible will enhance prostitution charges on repeat offenders as noted below.  Officers made the following arrests:  

  • Cynthia Llamas (09/15/67)~Prostitution (BM)   1206290123
  • Valerie Ozuna (08/14/75)~Prostitution (BM), Possession of Controlled Substance (SJF), Parole Warrant   1206290059
  • Shauntel Rangel (01/17/84)~Prostitution (SJF), Possession of Controlled Substance   (3F)   1206290110 
  • Tymika Lashawnda  Llanos (08/05/76)~Prostitution (SJF), Probation Warrant   1206290064
  • Quaneisha  Denise Heyward(07/23/83)~Prostitution (BM)   1206290088 (Arrested within City Hall Initiative boundaries)
  • Linda Cano (06/29/61)~Prostitution (BM)   1206290068
  • Rachel Montoya (11/10/77)~Prostitution (AM)   1206290075
  • Velma Ann Rodriguez (12/14/64)~Prostitution (AM)   1206290106
  • Cheryl Kelley (03/02/63)~Prostitution (AM)   1206290084 (Arrested within City Hall Initiative boundaries)
  • Kara Cantrell   (05/18/81)~Prostitution (SJF)   1206290119

Prostitution is a Class “B” Misdemeanor punishable up to 180 days in jail and a $2,000 fine.   If the suspect has one or two prior convictions for Prostitution, the charge will be upgraded to a Class “A” Misdemeanor and is punishable up to  a year in jail and a $4,000.  Three or more convictions will upgrade the Prostitution charge to a State Jail Felony and is punishable by up to two years in a state jail and a $10,000 fine.

Bravo District, Narcotics/Vice Division

Warrant Service On 2000 Block Of Tara Dr.

Occurred Wednesday, June 27, 2012, 6:30am, 2009 Tara Possession of Dangerous Drugs 1206270033

A 31-year-old man was arrested and contraband was seized after the Corpus Christi S.W.A.T. team served a high risk narcotics search warrant Wednesday morning for the Narcotics Vice Investigations Division at 2009 Tara Drive.

31-year-old Ernesto Benavides (10/8/1980), a known gang member, was arrested for three charges:

1. Manufacture and delivery of a controlled substance 1st degree felony punishable by up to 99 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine;

2. Possession of a controlled substance PG3 <28g Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year in jail and up to a $4,000 fine;

3. Felon in possession of a firearm 3rd degree felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.

Corpus Christi Police Narcotics Vice Investigations Division seized 186.46 grams (6.66oz) cocaine valued at $5,993; Alprazolam 1.3 grams valued at $20.00; Acetaminophen/hydrocodone 0.70 grams valued at $5.00; and a Sig Sauer P229 .40 caliber semiautomatic handgun.