Category Archives: Narcotics/Vice Division

Delta District, Narcotics/Vice Division

Narcotics Officers Arrest Two at Barge Dock

 The Corpus Christi Police Narcotics and Vice Investigations Division  conducted an operation yesterday evening in the area of 1900 North Shoreline Boulevard that resulted in the arrest of two men.

The operation was the result of an investigation by Officers into the sale of Ecstasy. It  resulted in the arrest of Shamar Lindsey (07/29/1986) and Joshua Lindsey (11/26/1988). 

As Officers attempted to arrest Shamar Lindsey, he evaded Officers on foot and threw a significant quantity of crack cocaine into Corpus Christi Bay at the barge dock. The drugs were recovered with the assistance of Marina Patrol.  The drugs recovered were determined to be 28.80 grams of crack cocaine that resulted in charges of delivery of a controlled substance and tampering with evidence, both felony offenses.  He was additionally charged with evading arrest, a Class A misdemeanor.

Joshua Lindsey was contacted in a vehicle that was stopped by Corpus Christi Police K9 Officers leaving the scene of the investigation.  He was found to be in possession of approximately 1000 pills of Ecstasy weighing 202.76 grams. He was charged with delivery of a controlled substance, a first degree felony.  He was additionally charged with possession of marijuana, a Class B misdemeanor.

NArcs

Cash and narcotics recovered from investigation

 

Charlie District, Narcotics/Vice Division

Corpus Christi Police Narcotics Investigators Serve Search Warrant on Snowbird Street

Date: Thursday, January 7, 2016, 5:50am
Location: 4200 Snowbird Street
Offense: Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance
Case Number: 1601070029

The Corpus Christi Police Narcotics/Vice Investigators served a search warrant at a home on the 4200 block of Snowbird Street Thursday morning and seized narcotics, then arrested three people.

The Corpus Christi Police Investigators responded to numerous neighborhood complaints about quality of life issues which involved the residence at 4250 Snowbird. The Corpus Christi Police Narcotics Vice Investigators conducted an investigation into possible drug dealing from that residence.  This investigation resulted in the securing of a search and arrest warrant for the location. 

     The warrant was served on January 7, 2016 at about 0550 hours, with the assistance of Corpus Christi Police SWAT team. During this warrant service, quantities of methamphetamine, marijuana, hydroponic marijuana, THC wax, and prescription pills were located throughout the residence. 

     Three subjects were arrested.  They were:
Juan Manuel Sanchez III (5-1-92), who was charged with Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance PG 1 >1<4 grams;
Adrian Pinon (9-19-96), who was charged with Possession of Controlled Substance PG2 and Possession of a Dangerous Drug;
and Gonzalez, Justin (8-6-96), who was charged with Possession of Controlled Substance PG2 and Possession of a Dangerous Drug. 

 

Charlie District, Narcotics/Vice Division

Vice Officers Arrest Two Females At Spa

The Narcotics / Vice Investigations Division of the Corpus Christi Police Department ran an operation in response to complaints it received regarding prostitution activities at the Royal Spa, located in the Town and Country Shopping Center at 4252 South Alameda Street.

The operation took place at about 1:00 PM on December 23 and resulted in the arrest of Song Yuejuan (10/17/1975) for prostitution, a Class B Misdemeanor.

Jiaduo Yi (01/28/1981) was also arrested. She was charged with operating as a massage therapist without a license which is required under the Occupation Code by the State of Texas, a Class B misdemeanor.

Criminal Investigations Division, Narcotics/Vice Division

Corpus Christi Police Arrest Two People for Narcotics Trafficking

Date: Thursday, December 10, 2015, 15:19
Location: 1503 Airline Road
Offense: Delivery of a Controlled Substance
Case Number: 1512100089

Narcotics/Vace Investigators seized over 19 grams of powdered heroin, over 24 grams of black tar heroin as well as over one gram of crack cocaine, gold jewelry, over $700 in cash and a 2005 Ford Explorer Thursday afternoon.
Narcotics/Vice Investigators seized over 19 grams of powdered heroin, over 24 grams of black tar heroin as well as over one gram of crack cocaine, gold jewelry, over $700 in cash and a 2005 Ford Explorer Thursday afternoon.

The Corpus Christi Police Department Narcotics/Vice Investigators arrested a man and a woman at 1530 Airline for Delivery of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 1 Thursday afternoon.

The arrests were the culmination of a lengthy investigation into heroin dealing in the Corpus Christi.  Jesse Garza (5-23-95) was found to be in possession of over 19 grams of powdered heroin upon his arrest.  Erica Martinez (6-1-95), whose vehicle they were in to make the delivery, was found to be in possession of over 24 grams of black tar heroin as well as over one gram of crack cocaine.  Estimated street value of the drugs seized was $1650.00.  The division seized over $700 in cash and a 2005 Ford Explorer.  Investigators also seized the gold jewelry worn by the suspect, as it was believed to have been purchased with illegal proceeds.

Delta District, Gang Unit, Narcotics/Vice Division

Investigators Seize Narcotics on Richard Street

Officers seized narcotics with a street value estimated over $1250.00
Officers seized narcotics with a street value estimated over $1250.00
Officers seized narcotics with a street value estimated over $1250.00
Officers seized narcotics with a street value estimated over $1250.00

Date: Thursday, October 15, 2015, 06:30
Location: 200 Richard Street
Offense: Manufacture/Delivery of Controlled Substances Penalty Group 1
Case Number: 1510150026

The Corpus Christi Police Department Narcotics Vice Investigation Division officers, with assistance from the Corpus Christi Police SWAT team, Gang Unit, and Directed Patrol Officers, served four simultaneous warrants at 6:30am at: 222 Richard; a structure at the rear of 222 Richard; 225 Richard (across the street); and 228 Richard.  These warrants were the result of several months of investigations into drug dealing at the locations.

     Two suspects were arrested in the raids with more arrests and charges expected in the near future. 

     Jonas Jones (2/22/77) was arrested for Manufacture/Delivery of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 3, Possession of Marijuana, and an outstanding Austin State Parole Board warrant. 

     Manuel DeLaGarza (4/9/76) was arrested for Manufacture/Delivery of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1. 

     Officers seized, 34.29 grams of crack cocaine, 2.08 grams of powdered cocaine, .5 grams of marijuana, .32 grams of methamphetamine, and 1.61 grams of hydrocodone pills.  The drugs’ street value was estimated to be over $1250.00.

     Officers also seized two pistols, a Glock 19, 9mm which turned out to be stolen, and a Hi-point 9mm which had the serial number obliterated.   

     Narcotics Vice Investigators also seized over $12,000.00 in cash, a 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche, a 1963 Chevrolet Impala, and four large flat screen televisions that were believed to be derived from the proceeds of the sale of illegal narcotics. 

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, Criminal Investigations Division, Narcotics/Vice Division

Police Arrest Woman On Weber For Narcotics Traffic

The Corpus Christi Police Department Narcotics Vice Investigators seized 10.89 grams of crack cocaine, 6.9 grams of methamphetamine, 64 dosage units (9.51 grams) of Alprazolam, 3 dosage units (1.35 grams) of acetaminophen/hydrocodone, 21.5 dosage units (9.26 grams) of hydrocodone, and 15 dosage units (3.9 grams) of Tramadol.
The Corpus Christi Police Department Narcotics Vice Investigators seized 10.89 grams of crack cocaine, 6.9 grams of methamphetamine, 64 dosage units (9.51 grams) of Alprazolam, 3 dosage units (1.35 grams) of acetaminophen/hydrocodone, 21.5 dosage units (9.26 grams) of hydrocodone, and 15 dosage units (3.9 grams) of Tramadol.

Date: Thursday, September 10, 2015, 12:13pm
Location: 5220 Weber Road
Offense: Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 1 (4grams-200grams) (Health and Safety Code Section 481.112) First Degree Felony
Case Number: 1509100055

Corpus Christi Police arrested 30-year-old Tawanya “Baby” Rabb (9-5-85) for a first degree felony level Manufacture/Delivery of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 and Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 3 after a search warrant was served at her apartment located at 5220 Weber Road Thursday afternoon. 

The Corpus Christi Police Department Narcotics Vice Investigations Division served a search and arrest warrant at 5220 Weber a little after noon today after lengthy investigation into complaints of drug dealing from the location.

The Corpus Christi Police Department Narcotics Vice Investigators seized:
10.89 grams of crack cocaine;
6.9 grams of methamphetamine;
64 dosage units (9.51 grams) of Alprazolam;
3 dosage units (1.35 grams) of acetaminophen/hydrocodone;
21.5 dosage units (9.26 grams) of hydrocodone;
and 15 dosage units (3.9 grams) of Tramadol.

The street value of the drugs was estimated to be over $1750.00.  The Corpus Christi Police Department Narcotics Vice Investigators also seized $1211.00 in cash believed to be proceeds from the sale of illegal narcotics.

 

Narcotics/Vice Division, Patrol Division

Search Warrant Yields Drugs and Guns

On August 14, 2015 at 2:45pm the Corpus Christi Police Department Narcotics Vice Investigations Division served a search and arrest warrant at 2022 Treyway.  The warrant was the culimination of an investigation into drug sales in public housing undertaken by Narcotics Vice Investigations Division investigators.  Seized at the warrant were over 5 ounces of hydroponic marijuana, 158.4 grams of THC oil and THC wax, and almost 1500 dosage units of suspected LSD along with two firearms, a 9mm and .40 caliber semiautomatic pistol.  Total street value of the drugs was just under $20,000.  Three subjects, Michael Pena (1-29-91), Jesse Mesa (12-7-92) and Timitri Dennis (8-31-92) were taken into custody and transported to the city detention center.
2022 Treyway 94
Charlie District, Narcotics/Vice Division

Warrant Served On Southside Apartment

The Corpus Christi Police Department Narcotics & Vice Investigations Division, assisted by the SWAT team, served a search and arrest warrant earlier today at the Gaslight Apartments located at 4625 Kostoryz Road .

This warrant was the result of a lengthy investigation into drug dealing by one of the residents in that apartment.

Officers seized  5 grams of powdered cocaine, over 4 grams of marijuana, two scales, and $598 in cash from inside the apartment.

The man named in the arrest warrant, Roberto Jesus Flores (02/07/1989), was arrested and charged with first degree felony manufacture and delivery of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana.

4625 Kostoryz #32

Cash, drugs and scales confiscated from raid

Bravo District, Narcotics/Vice Division

Another Crime Stoppers Tip Leads to Narcotics & Guns

16 ounces of marijuana, several types of pills packaged for street sales, all with a street value of $3,100.00 along with three rifles, a shotgun, and a pistol seized based on a Crime Stoppers tip.
16 ounces of marijuana, several types of pills packaged for street sales, all with a street value of $3,100.00 along with three rifles, a shotgun, and a pistol seized based on a Crime Stoppers tip.

Date: Friday, July 10, 2015, 12:17pm
Location: 7446 Skyking Drive
Offense: Possession of Marijuana (Health and Safety Code Section 481.121) State Jail Felony
Case Number: 1507100063

The Corpus Christi Police Narcotics Vice Investigations Division arrested three people and seized 16 ounces of marijuana with an estimated street value of $3,100 dollars after the Investigators served a search warrant at 7446 Skyking at 12:17pm Thursday as the result of an investigation based on a tip to Crime Stoppers.

Narcotics and Vice Investigators researched neighborhood complaints and a Crime Stoppers tip and discovered evidence of the sale of contraband from the home and developed enough information to obtain a search warrant for the premises. Narcotics Investigators seized 448 grams (16 ounces) of hydroponic marijuana and several types of pills packaged for street sales as a result of the search warrant. The Investigators also seized three rifles, a shotgun, and a pistol from the home.

Narcotics Investigators arrested 36-year-old Erik Orlando Roblez (11-21-78), 32-year-old Erin Kristen Roblez (7-16-82), and 31-year-old Jeanette Olivarez (9-25-83), all charged with felony possession of marijuana.

Anyone with information about narcotics sales can provide the information to Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Investigators need specific information in the tip. If the information leads to an arrest, it could earn the tipster a cash reward.

The person who provided this Crime Stoppers tip should call back to 888-TIPS (8477) on Thursdays to check on the status of their tip. Once the reward is ready for collection, the tipster will be provided with instructions to collect the reward. Crime Stoppers will never ask for their name and guarantees to keep their identity secret. They will be identified by a code number the tipster was provided when they first provided the tip. Crime Stoppers is a non-profit group that is funded solely by donations and there are no tax dollars spent on the Crime Stoppers program.

Charlie District, Gang Unit, Narcotics/Vice Division

Narcotics Investigators Arrest Six People For Narcotics Violations on Chula Vista

Date: Thursday, July 9, 2015, 14:40
Location: 1617 Chula Vista Street
Offense: Manufacturing or Delivering Controlled Substance
Case Number: 1507090113

The Corpus Christi Police Narcotics and Vice Investigators had assistance from the Corpus Christi Police Gang Unit to serve an arrest and search warrant Thursday afternoon at 1617 Chula Vista Street related to neighborhood complaints about sales of narcotics.

Investigators seized several types of narcotics which include:
4.9 grams of crack cocaine;
6.6 grams of methamphetamine;
1.1 grams of marijuana;
1.5 grams of heroin;
several types of illegal prescription drugs;
and over 3/4 of a kilo of synthetic cannabinoids.

Investigators also seized two firearms, one of which was reported stolen, and $7,336 dollars in cash. The following individuals were arrested:
Eric Rodriguez (11-1-83)  Manufacture/delivery of Controlled Substance;
John Guerrero (3-11-93)  Manufacture/delivery of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 1g-4g;
Tabitha Guerrero (2-9-95)  Manufacture/delivery of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 1g-4g;
Daniela Villarreal (2-4-95)  Manufacture/delivery of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 1g-4g;
Daniel Hernandez-Murillo (6-7-98)  Out of County Warrants for dangerous drugs and illegal entry;
and Jose Cruz Esquivel (5-17-83)  Possession of a Controlled Substance

Anyone who has complaints of the unlawful sales of narcotics in their neighborhood should call the Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the tip online at http://www.888TIPS.com to provide the information. Crime Stoppers guarantees to keep the identity of the tipster secret and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn the caller a cash reward.

4.9 grams of crack cocaine; 6.6 grams of methamphetamine; 1.1 grams of marijuana; 1.5 grams of heroin; several types of illegal prescription drugs; and over 3/4 of a kilo of synthetic cannabinoids
4.9 grams of crack cocaine;
6.6 grams of methamphetamine;
1.1 grams of marijuana;
1.5 grams of heroin;
several types of illegal prescription drugs;
and over 3/4 of a kilo of synthetic cannabinoids