Category Archives: Patrol Division

Delta District, Patrol Division

Woman Wakes To Find Burglars In Her Home on Naples Street

Occurred January 30, 2013, 12:34pm, 500 Naples Street, Burglary of a Habitation, 1301300064

                A 48-year-old woman woke up and found two strange men in her home on the 500 block of Naples Street Wednesday afternoon.

The 48-year-old woman told Corpus Christi Police that she woke early Wednesday afternoon and then discovered her home was ransacked. The woman said she was then hit on the back of the head and the two men ran outside to leave the area. The woman refused medical treatment and said she is not sure if anything was taken from the home.

The woman was unable to give a good description of the two men other than that one of the men wore a black hoodie. The two suspects are still at large.

Anyone with any additional information about this crime should call Corpus Christi Police at 886-2841. Information may be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at www.888TIPS.com.

Anyone interested to research reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi should visit Crimereports.com for valuable information.

Community Outreach, Patrol Division

Get a “Sweetheart of a Deal” at our Monthly Auction

The Corpus Christi Police Department’s commitment to “Keep Corpus Christi Safe” has continued with its “Zero Tolerance No Insurance Initiative”

On Saturday, February 2, 2013, a total of 76 cars, trucks, and motorcycles will be auctioned at the Corpus Christi Police Department’s  Vehicle Impound Lot located at 5485 Greenwood Drive during our monthly auction. The site has four paved acres for an auction lot.

Approximately 18 of these vehicles are “No Insurance” impounds. On Friday, February 1, 2013, the general public will be allowed to register and view the vehicles to be auctioned from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There is no registration fee.

On the day of the auction, the general public can continue to register and view the vehicles from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. The auction will commence promptly at 10:00 a.m.   The vehicles to be auctioned can be viewed at www.siskauction.com. An auction list may also be downloaded from the same website.

The department’s strong stand and enforcement of this “Zero Tolerance No Insurance Initiative” will continue and all vehicles involved in accidents will be impounded and the driver cited if they are unable to provide financial proof of insurance. Driver’s license and proof of financial responsibility checkpoints will continue to be conducted at the Shift Captains’ authorization.

During 2012, Officers issued 5,756 citations for Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility and impounded 1,009 vehicles for the same charge.

Delta District, Patrol Division

Man Shot by Burglar on Deforrest Street

Occurred Monday, January 28, 2013, 15:38, 1000 Deforrest Street, Burglary of a habitation, 1301280109

                A 24-year-old man was shot in his home on the 1000 block of Deforrest Street Monday afternoon when he interrupted a burglary in progress.

The 24-year-old man told Corpus Christi Police he walked into his home and noticed the front door was open. The 24-year-old man said he heard noise at the back of his home and confronted a strange man who wore a ski mask. The man with the mask pointed a handgun at the 24-year-old man and shot once which struck the 24-year-old man in his upper right arm. The man in the mask dropped the gun and ran out of the house.

A 23-year-old woman said she was at the home and left momentarily to go to the convenience store. The 23-year-old woman said she left the door unlocked because she intended to be gone for a short time and expected the 24-year-old man to be home soon. The 23-year-old woman said she returned to the home and saw the 24-year-old man was injured and she drove him to the nearby hospital for treatment.

The man and woman said they do not know the intruder. Corpus Christi Police are searching for a Hispanic man, about 5 ft. 8 inches to 6 feet tall, with brown eyes, a black ski mask, white shirt, and blue jeans.

Anyone interested to research crime in their neighborhood should visit Crimereports.com for valuable information. Anyone with any additional information about this crime should call the Corpus Christi Police at 886-2841. Information may be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at www.888TIPS.com.

Adam District, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Homicide Detectives Solve Wynwood Drive Murder

MarkAnthonyRamirezOccurred on 1/20/13, 2:38pm Homicide 1500 Wynwood Drive 13012000074

The Corpus Christi Police Department investigated the death of a 20-year-old Corpus Christi man who was found deceased in the 1500 block of Wynwood Drive on January 20, 2013.

Detectives with the Police Department’s Homicide/Robbery Bureau have solved the young man’s murder. Through witness statements and physical evidence, Detectives were able to obtain a search warrant on a vehicle and arrest warrant for the suspect involved in the homicide. The search warrant for the vehicle was served in the 11300 block of Windsor where Officers also found the murder suspect.

Mark Anthony Ramirez (06/03/1994) was arrested and charged with Murder, a First Degree Felony punishable by up to 99 years in jail and a $10,000 fine. His bond was set at $100,000.

Follow the link to the original blotter post from January 21, 2013. http://wp.me/p1D8kP-32H

Charlie District, Patrol Division

Man Arrested After He Threatens to Kill Officers

WilliamShanonBryantOccurred on 1/23/13, 3:43pm   Terroristic Threats   4900 Holmes Drive   130123117

Police were called to the Holmes Drive residence for the second time for an assault in progress.  Officers had earlier responded to a disturbance call and a report was taken with the two parties being listed as mutual combatants. On the second call, William Bryant (05/30/75) was being provided with an offense report number from the original call when his wife and father-in-law returned to the residence.

At seeing them, Bryant became unreasonable, cursing at the Officers and breaking out the glass of the front windows.  Bryant then locked himself inside the home as he ordered the Officers off his property; threatening to kill them.  Officers observed Bryant with a firearm and took cover.

A request was made for the S.W.A.T. Team’s assistance, but prior to their arrival, Senior Officer G. Alvarez tased Bryant when he exposed himself through one of the shattered windows allowing Officers S. Mitchell and Senior Officer R. Cantu to enter the residence and arrest Bryant.

Bryant was booked at the City Detention Center and charged with Terroristic Threats to Cause or Impair Public Service and Resisting Arrest.

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

Three Charged with Shooting at “Good Neighbor”

Michael Martin
Alexa Kaye Barnett
David Mathew Davila

Occurred on 1/22/13, 12:54am   Aggravated Assault   9320 S. Padre Island Drive   1301220005

Police were called to the Wharf Apartments when a witness observed several individuals burglarizing a neighbor’s pick-up truck.  Further updates advised the suspects were shooting at the caller who was following the suspects.

Senior Officer C. Alejandro observed the vehicle at the Castle Park Apartments.  As he approached the vehicle, the occupants ran inside one of the apartments.  With the cooperation of the tenant, Officers were able to apprehend all three suspects and place them under arrest.

Michael Martin (02/06/91), Alexa Kaye Barnett (10/25/94), and David Mathew Davila (09/17/95) were all charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Evading Arrest.

Officers were able to recover possible stolen property from the vehicle, but they were unable to locate any victims.  If you were a victim of an auto burglary in the area, please contact Criminal Investigations at 361-886-2841.

The Corpus Christi Police Department does not recommend confronting individuals involved in a criminal act due to the potential danger.  However, the Police Department is appreciative of the courage demonstrated by the witness in helping capture these three individuals.

Delta District, Patrol Division

Man Sells Invalid Wrestling Tickets Through Facebook Advertising & Gets Arrested

Occurred Sunday, January 13, 2013, 18:46, 3900 Highway 286, Fraud, 1301130107

                A 33-year-old man was arrested Sunday for selling invalid tickets to a WWE Wrestling event though Facebook advertising.

Corpus Christi Police responded to a call at a fast food restaurant on the Cross-town Expressway at Horne Road for a complaint by a 22-year-old woman who bought tickets to a professional wrestling show and discovered the tickets were invalid. The 22-year-old woman told police Marcus Zamarripa (3/7/1979) posted tickets for sale on Facebook. The 22-year-old woman said she bought tickets and then later discovered the tickets were invalid. The 22-year-old woman said she went back to the Facebook posts and discovered Zamarripa was on his way to the restaurant to meet a 23-year-old woman to sell tickets for the same seats.

Corpus Christi Police Patrol officers found the 23-year-old woman at the restaurant and then met Zamarripa when he arrived to meet the 23-year-old woman.  Investigating Patrol Officers discovered Zamarripa sold several copies of tickets for the same seats to multiple people.

Zamarripa was arrested for Fraud, a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail and up to a $4,000 fine. Zamarripa was then delivered to the city detention center.

Charlie District, Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division

Man Jailed After Police Called for a Suspicious Vehicle

JoseGuadalupeAngelOccurred on 1/7/13, 10:22pm  Driving While Intoxicated    3800 S Staples   C1300166/1301070138

Police arrested a 22-year-old man after he was found to be driving while intoxicated as they investigated a one vehicle accident.  Officers arrived to find the driver of a Jeep Cherokee attempting to reverse out of a muddy construction zone.  Further investigation revealed, Jose Guadalupe Angel (12/12/90) was driving his gray Jeep Cherokee eastbound in the 3800 block of S. Staples Street when he traveled into the construction zone.  The Cherokee struck a steel barrier and became stuck.

Angel was administered Standard Field Sobriety Tests and a Blood Specimen was taken.  He was found to be intoxicated and booked at the City Detention Center.  Angel was charged with Driving While Intoxicated and Possession of Marijuana when Officers found several cigars containing marijuana inside the Jeep.

He was also cited for Failure to Maintain a Single Lane, No Driver’s License, Expired Inspection Certificate, No Seatbelt~Driver, and Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility.  Angel was additionally cited for Possession of Fireworks when a pack of firecrackers was found.  Angel’s vehicle was also impounded.

Adam District, Patrol Division

Police Arrest Man For Hoax Bomb on Traffic Stop on Leopard Street

Occurred Thursday, January 03, 2013, 9:52am, Leopard Street at Starlite, 1301030033

                Corpus Christi Police arrested a 57-year-old man on a traffic stop Thursday morning at Leopard Street and Starlite for possession of a hoax bomb.

A Corpus Christi Police Patrol Officer conducted a traffic stop with a white 1995 Ford Explorer for a minor traffic violation. The officer saw a package on the passenger seat that appeared to be an improvised explosive device. The operator was removed from the vehicle and detained in the back of a patrol car for an investigation of possession of a prohibited weapon.

The Corpus Christi Police Bomb Squad was called to the traffic stop scene at Leopard Street and Starlite. The Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms arrived at the scene to provide assistance. Traffic was interrupted for 10-15 minutes while the Corpus Christi Police Bomb Squad manipulated the device and moved it to a safe container.

The Corpus Christi Police Investigators and Special Agents of the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms went to the 57-year-old man’s residence to ensure there were no dangerous devices that were a threat to the community. The Corpus Christi Police Bomb Squad evaluated the device found in the passenger seat of the vehicle and determined the device was not capable to function as intended by the person who constructed it.

Corpus Christi Police then arrested 57-year-old Johnny James Wilkey (8/3/1955) for a Hoax Bomb, a Class A Misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail and up to a $4,000 fine.

Bravo District, Patrol Division

Police Investigate First Homicide Of 2013

Occurred Tuesday, January 1, 2013, 3:26am, 1010 Behman Street, Murder, 1301010041

The Corpus Christi Police Department is investigating the first homicide of 2013 at 1010 Behman Street after the death of a 35-year-old man Tuesday morning.

Corpus Christi Police responded to a disturbance call which involved gunshots at 1010 Behman Street at 3:26am Tuesday morning. Responding police officers found an injured 35-year-old man in the parking lot and directed an ambulance crew to provide aid to the 35-year-old man. The 35-year-old man was taken to the hospital but did not survive his injuries.

Witnesses guided police and said the person who caused the injury went inside an apartment with a firearm and refused to come out. Police Officers removed everyone from two surrounding apartments to a place of safety.

The Corpus Christi Police SWAT team and the Corpus Christi Police Hostage Negotiating team arrived and initiated a dialog with the 22-year-old man identified as a suspect in this case. The 22-year-old man peacefully surrendered to police at 4:43am. Corpus Christi Police believe there are no additional suspects in this event.

Corpus Christi Police Robbery/Homicide Detectives continue to investigate this event and gather information. Detectives applied for a search warrant of the apartment from which the 22-year-old suspect surrendered in order to evaluate more evidence and data with the assistance of the Corpus Christi Police Forensics Lab Technicians.

Anyone with additional information about this event should contact Corpus Christi Police at 886-2841 to make the information available to the detectives assigned this case. This information will be updated upon delivery of any suspect to the city detention center.

Update: 22 year old Patrick Dwayne Todd (3/21/1990) was arrested for murder and delivered to the Corpus Christi City Detention Center for murder. The charge is a 1st degree felony punishable by up to 99 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.