Category Archives: Patrol Division

Adam District, Gang Unit, Patrol Division

Man Stabbed At Inn On Leopard Street

Occurred Saturday, October 6, 2012, 22:21 6033 Leopard Street, Aggravated Assault, 1210060173

                A 34 year old man was stabbed Saturday night at the executive inn on Leopard Street and police continue to search for suspects in the case.

Witnesses told Corpus Christi Police that a fight happened in the next room at about 10:20pm. A 34 year old man was then discovered with a stab wound to his neck. Ambulance crews immediately loaded the 34 year old man into the ambulance and rushed him to the hospital. The 34 year old man underwent a successful surgery, but remained in critical condition.

Corpus Christi Police believe the fight was gang related and are searching for the suspects in this event. The suspects may have been in a maroon Cadillac with a gold color license plate frame.

Anyone interested to research reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi may search Crimereports.com for valuable information. Anyone with any additional information about this crime should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit an online tip at www.888TIPS.com.

Bravo District, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

6 Year Old Boy Drowns On Padre Island Beach

Occurred Friday, October 5, 2012, 18:18, 16,000 Gulf Beach Access, Drowning 1210050159

A six-year-old boy drowned at the Beach south of Bob Hall Pier Friday night.

A 47-year-old woman brought her unconscious 6-year-old step son into the Emergency Department of the Bay Area Hospital at 6:18pm. Attempts to revive the 6-year-old boy were unsuccessful.

The 47-year-old woman said she watched the boy play in the water and let him take off his life jacket while he played in shallow water. The boy disappeared under water and surfaced face down in the water. The 47-year-old woman rushed the 6-year-old boy to the hospital for treatment.

The Corpus Christi Police Department initiated an investigation and seeks to gather all the information about this event. No criminal charges have been applied to the 47-year-old woman and the incident is still under investigation. Anyone with any additional information about this event should call the Corpus Christi Police Criminal investigations Division at 886-2600.

Update October 9, 2012 18:05

Laura Day (2-8-65) was arrested at around 4:30pm on a warrant for Endangering a Child in connection with the drowning death of the six year old boy on October 5th. The charge is a second degree felony. The investigation in this case continues.

Charlie District, Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division

Man Causes Two Vehicle Crashes On SPID Then Arrested For DWI

Occurred Wednesday, October, 3, 2012, 21:50, 4400 Kostoryz, Evading Arrest in a vehicle 1210030149, 1210030153

                A 31-year-old man caused two vehicle crashes on South Padre Island Drive Wednesday night and then was arrested for driving while intoxicated.

A Corpus Christi Police Officer and his partner were approached in the parking lot of the HEB on Kostroyz at 9:50pm Wednesday night by a man who complained that a green Ford drove recklessly. The officers saw a green 2001 Ford F-150 pickup travel at a high rate of speed. The officers initiated a traffic stop; but, the pickup accelerated away from the officers to travel south on Kostroyz to the freeway.

The pickup went through several red lights until the pickup struck a maroon 2007 Chevrolet Malibu in the intersection of Kostoryz and South Padre Island Drive. The pickup drove away from the crash. Patrol officers discontinued the chase and turned their attention to the 41-year-old woman in the Malibu. The woman was not taken to the hospital for injuries and was able to drive her car away.

The pickup drove east on South Padre Island Drive to Carroll Lane where the truck struck a blue 2001 Chevy Malibu. The impact caused the truck to roll and then strike two parked cars at 3615 South Padre Island Drive. The 21-year-old man who drove the blue Malibu, his 18-year-old woman passenger, and 2-year-old boy passenger were all not injured in the crash.

The operator of the truck, 31-year-old Matthew Grier (11/25/1980) ran from the scene of the second crash but was quickly apprehended by Corpus Christi Police. Grier was arrested for evading arrest in a vehicle and for a 3rd Driving While Intoxicated charge. Corpus Christi Police are investigating a charge of Fail to stop and render aid against Grier for the crash at Kostoryz and S.P.I.D.

Charlie District, Gang Unit, Patrol Division

30 Year Old Man Arrested For Shooting At IHOP

Occurred Thursday, October 04, 2012, 2:26am, 5202 South Padre Island Drive, Aggravated Assault 1210040011

               Two men suffered by gunshot wounds Thursday morning at the parking lot of the IHOP located at 5202 South Padre Island Drive.

A 32-year-old man and a 21-year-old man arrived in the parking lot of the IHOP at about 2:25am on Thursday morning when two vehicles stopped behind their parked vehicle. A man said something to the 32-year-old man then presented a pistol and discharged the firearm.

The 32-year-old man and the 21-year-old man were both injured by the gunfire and were taken to the hospital by ambulance. One of the victims told Corpus Christi Police who was responsible for the attack. Corpus Christi Police went to a suspect’s house on the 900 block of Shiels and located the suspect.

Corpus Christi Police brought several people in for questioning in relation to this aggravated assault and do not currently have any other suspect at large. 30-year-old Juan Duenes (11/14/1981) was arrested for this aggravated assault which is a 2nd degree felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine. Investigators said they believe the assault is gang related.

Both the 32-year-old man and the 21-year-old man are expected to recover from their injuries.

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, Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division

Are You Looking for the Ultimate Driving Machine? Stop by our Monthly Auction

The C.C.P.D.’s commitment to “Keep Corpus Christi Safe” has continued with its “Zero Tolerance No Insurance Initiative”

On Saturday, October 6, 2012, a total of 77 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 14 of these vehicles are “No Insurance” impounds. On Friday, October 5, 2012, 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.

Officers issued 5,509 citations and impounded 1,212 vehicles for Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility during 2011.  During September  of 2012, Officers issued 345 citations for Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility and impounded 73 vehicles for the same charge.

Bravo District, Patrol Division

Witnesses Call Police, Foil Burglary

Angelo Joseph Coglaiti
Lori Kay Vandusen

Occurred on 9/1/12,  11:43 am Burglary of a Habitation 4421 Gaines Street  1210010063/12010010064

Officers were called to investigate a burglary in progress at the residence.  The witnesses observed a man and woman on bicycles in the garage of the home.  Officers searched for the couple and found Angelo Coglaiti (07/15/79) and Lori Vandusen (11/12/85) in the area of Gaines near Airline.

Coglaiti had a golf bag strapped to the back of his bicycle with a pressure washer inside, while Vandusen was found to be in possession of a stolen checkbook.  Both claimed to have found the items by the roadway.

Further investigation revealed the duo burglarized the Gaines Street residence and hid the pressure washer in the bushes adjoining the apartment complex.  They returned for the stolen property and rode their bicycles to the 400 block of Ashland where they burglarized a minivan, taking the check book.

Both Coglaiti and Vandusen were arrested and charged with Burglary of a Habitation and Burglary of a Motor Vehicle.  Lt. T. Nichols mentioned the apprehension of Coglaiti and Vandusen were “Super arrests which ended a burglary string before it really got started.”

The Police Department would like to remind everyone to close their garage doors and lock their vehicles.  Think like a thief and look for ways to secure both your home and vehicles, making them less accessible to burglars.

Please contact Crime Prevention Advisor Brenda Moreno at 361-886-2568 to schedule a Residential or a Commercial Security Survey.  These surveys are free to the community and homeowners can receive a reduction in their home insurance premiums.

Delta District, Patrol Division

Man Shoots Truck Owner at Car Wash On Baldwin Blvd.

Occurred Friday, September, 28, 2012, 20:10, 2643 Riggan Street, Aggravated Robbery, 1209280134

                A 28-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound to his back after an attempted robbery at a car wash located at 2643 Riggan Street Friday night.

A 28-year-old man told police he washed his black 2009 Ford F-150 pickup truck at the Make It Shine Car Wash at 8:00pm Friday night. The 28-year-old man said a Hispanic man who was about twenty years of age and stood about 5 foot 9 inches tall with short brown hair and tattoos attempted to take the pickup truck. The 28-year-old man said he resisted the theft and the Hispanic man presented a firearm. The 28-year-old man said the firearm was discharged and the 28-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound to the back.

The 28-year-old man said the Hispanic man got into a green Ford Explorer that had two other men inside and the Explorer left northbound on Prescott. Corpus Christi Police continue to search for the suspects.

Anyone interested to research reported crime in Corpus Christi are encouraged to visit Crimereports.com for information. Anyone with any additional information about this crime should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit an online tip at www.888TIPS.com. Submissions are anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn the caller a cash reward.

Delta District, Patrol Division

Man Carjacked at Gunpoint, Claims Drugs Were Shoved into Pockets

Occurred on 9/26/12, 9:51 pm  Aggravated Robbery 1000 Beechcraft 1209260150

Officers responding to the 1300 block of Beechcraft found a 27-year-old man in a bloody shirt and bleeding from a cut above his eye.  The victim told Officers he was at Greenwood Drive and Tarlton Street when he was car-jacked at gunpoint.   The suspect ordered the victim to drive through the neighborhood and stop in the 1000 block of Beechcraft.  Once there, he was dragged out of his vehicle and assaulted by a second armed man.

He was able to escape when one the men dropped his pistol, allowing him to kick it away.  He ran to the 2800 block of Soledad where he called police.   The man told Officers his wallet containing several thousand dollars was taken during the robbery.   He also claimed the suspects shoved drugs in his pocket.

During their investigation, Officers were unable to find the suspects, but did find the vehicle where the victim had left it.  Officers also found two packets containing Cocaine in the backseat of the police car in which the victim had been  sitting in.  The victim was not charged with the drugs, but could face possible drug possession charges.

Police report the suspects are two Black men, one of which is bald and 25 to 30 years of age.  The victim was unable to provide additional suspect information.   Anyone with any information on this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com.  Tipsters will earn a cash reward if the suspects are arrested.

Charlie District, Gang Unit, Patrol Division

Corpus Christi Man Given 15-Year Sentence in Drive By


Antonio Maldonado

Antonio Maldonado (07/12/84)28 of Corpus Christi has been handed a 15-year sentence for his conviction of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.

On September 25, 2012, a U.S. District Judge sentenced Maldonado to a total of 180 months in federal prison to be followed by a five-year-term of supervised release.

The sentencing stemmed from a drive by shooting on November 29, 2011 in which Police were called to the 4600 block of Lansdown for several gunshots.  When they arrived they contacted a witness who gave officers a description of both the vehicle and the driver of the vehicle.  The  witness also informed Officers the shooter was wearing surgical gloves.

Patrol Officers located the Silver Chevy Impala that was driven by Maldonado in the 4700 block of Holmes. Inside the Impala they located several spent shell casings, surgical gloves and along with a .40 caliber pistol.  He was also found to have several pills in his possession.  (1111290019)

The Police Department’s Gang Unit Drive By Response Team was called to assist and Maldonado was arrested for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon and Possession of Dangerous Drugs.  Further investigation revealed Maldonado was involved in an earlier drive by.  (1111290017)

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives worked in conjunction with the Police Department and filed federal charges on Maldonado.