A family of three was uninjured Sunday morning after their house was struck by several shotgun blasts.
A 23-year-old man flagged down a Corpus Christi Police Officer to complain that his family was wakened at 5:30am when the house was damaged by shots from a firearm. Police Officers discovered evidence that the home was damaged by several shots from a firearm. The 23-year-old man, his 20-year-old wife and their 4-year-old boy were not injured in the event.
Police gathered evidence from the scene. The 23-year-old man said he rents the home and the family had moved into the home last month. The family does not know who may have discharged the firearm at the home and the investigation continues to reveal who may be responsible for this crime.
Anyone interested to research reported crime in Corpus Christi are encouraged to search Crimereports.com for a variety of information. Anyone with information about this crime should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit an online tip at www.888TIPS.com. If the information leads to an arrest, it could earn the caller a cash reward.
Occurred Saturday, August 4, 2012, 23:41, Agnes Street at State Highway 286, Intoxication Assault, 1208040155, C1205841
A 28-year-old woman was arrested Saturday night after she ran a red light and crashed into a vehicle and caused two men to be injured at the intersection of Agnes Street and the Access Road of State Highway 286.
A Corpus Christi Police Officer saw a white 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix perform an unsafe turn on Agnes Street at 11:40 pm Saturday night. The police officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop, but the Pontiac sped away and refused to stop. The Pontiac traveled at a high rate of speed and caused a near collision with an uninvolved vehicle. The only violation was a traffic stop, so the vehicle pursuit was cancelled because the risk of injury to an innocent person outweighed the reward of capturing the violator.
The police officer turned off his emergency equipment and slowed to the speed limit. The police officer saw the Pontiac travel through the red light at the intersection of Agnes and the State Highway 286 access road then strike a black 1999 Ford F1-50 which caused the truck to roll.
Two 18-year-old men were in the truck and were both transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The operator of the Pontiac, 28-year-old Kimberly Balboa (5/5/1984), displayed indications that she was intoxicated. Balboa was arrested for Intoxication Assault and Evading Arrest in a Vehicle. Balboa was taken to the hospital for a medical evaluation and a blood specimen was obtained. Balboa was then delivered to the city detention center.
Occurred Friday, August 3, 2012, 5:40am, 700 South Port Avenue, Arson 1208030032; 1208030033
Corpus Christi Police Investigators are evaluating burnt property on the 700 block of South Port Avenue that is suspected to have been the result of arson.
Corpus Christi Police were called to Irma’s Lounge located at 703 South Port Avenue for a building that was on fire. The building was boarded and unoccupied and was consumed by fire.
Witnesses told police officers that a man who wore blue jeans and a gray shirt ran east from the fire. Police Investigators seek any additional information the public may have about this fire.
Police were called to the 900 block of Duncan Street at 6:20am for a fire in a vacant lot. A piece of furniture was on fire and located near to the original fire at the 900 block of South Port Avenue.
Anyone interested to search reported crime in Corpus Christi may search Crimereports.com for valuable information. Anyone with additional information about these fires should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit an online tip by www.888TIPS.com. If the information leads to an arrest it could earn the caller a cash reward.
Occurred on 8/2/12, 01:47 am Driving While Intoxicated 5000 Holly 1208020009/0010-0014/C1205752
A Corpus Christi Police Patrol car was struck by a vehicle on the 5000 block of Holly Road while on a traffic stop.
A Corpus Christi Police Officer initiated a traffic stop of a black 2008 BMW at the 5000 block of Holly Road. The operator of that BMW, 26-year-old Alex Hernandez (9/12/1985) was arrested for driving while intoxicated. The 26-year-old passenger of the BMW, Francisco Leal (10/10/1985) was arrested for public intoxication.
Leal and Hernandez were transported to the city detention center. Another Corpus Christi Police Officer stayed with the BMW to wait for the tow truck to collect the BMW to take to the city impound lot.
A black 2006 Dodge Charger operated by 31-year-old Guadalupe Maravilla (8/9/1980) crashed into the police patrol car and the BMW. The police officer and Maravilla were not injured in the crash. Maravilla was taken to the hospital for a medical evaluation and then delivered to the city detention center for driving while intoxicated.
The Corpus Christi Police Department reminds motorists that the Texas Transportation Code section 545.157 requires drivers in Texas to slow down or move over when they see the flashing lights of a stopped emergency vehicle. Unless otherwise directed by a police officer, you must vacate the lane closest to the vehicle or slow down to at least 20 mph below the posted speed limit in hopes of reducing the number of crashes, injuries, and deaths.
A 54-year-old man helped a police officer in a struggle with four people on the beach Wednesday night.
Corpus Christi Police Officer Eric Garza was dispatched to the area of Beach Marker 224 at 7:23pm for a reckless driver. Officer Garza saw a red 2000 Mitsubishi Montero sport utility vehicle doing donuts on the beach and initiated a traffic stop. The operator of the vehicle, 19-year-old Kyle Fisk (7/13/1993) displayed aggressive behavior toward Officer Garza. Officer Garza demanded Fisk exit the vehicle. Fisk exited the vehicle then fought with Officer Garza to prevent the application of handcuffs.
The three other occupants of the vehicle then got out of the vehicle and then interfered with the arrest while Officer Garza and Fisk fought in the sand.
A 54-year-old man saw the struggle and stopped to help Officer Garza.
Other Police Officers arrived and arrested: 18-year-old Christian Rodriguez (2/26/1994) for interfering with public duties; 19-year-old Caitlin Fisher (8/3/1992) for assault by contact and interfering with public duties; and 19-year-old Joseph Mitchell (12/25/1992) for interfering with public duties. Fisk was arrested for reckless driving and resisting arrest and the red Montero was impounded.
Senior Officer Emily Perez, Lieutenant Phillip Bintliff, and Officer Brenda Garza were recognized Wednesday for outstanding performance
Three Corpus Christi Police Officers were recognized for outstanding performance by Police Chief, Floyd Simpson, Wednesday morning.
Officer Brenda Garza and Senior Officer Emily Perez each received a Certificate of Merit from Chief Simpson for their participation and organization of the event called, “Operation: Safe Return” which was considered action above and beyond the normal expectation of police duty. Officers Garza and Perez worked with their fellow directed patrol officers from July 3 to July 24 to bring Operation Safe Return to the Northwest region of our city. With great enthusiasm, dedication, and professionalism, these officers garnered the support and partnership of a multitude of services, businesses, schools, and community stakeholders, to engage young residents and family members in safety and health related activities in a unique and engaging venue at West Guth Park. Over 750 students and 400 adults interacted with police officers, physicians, and the City’s Park and Recreation team, to name a few, and learned about burglary prevention, anti-bullying tactics, nutrition, and more while receiving free physicals, vision screening, and school supplies.
The exemplary performance of these officers reflects favorable on the Department and the City of Corpus Christi.
Corpus Christi Police Lieutenant Phillip Bintliff was awarded his third life saving award Wednesday from Chief Simpson.
Lieutenant Bintliff is a police patrol supervisor and while on patrol last Sunday, July 29, Lieutenant Phillip Bintiff heard a call dispatched for a 7 month old baby who was unconscious. Lt. Bintliff responded to the residence and found the family trying desperately to give air to their baby. The baby boy has a tracheotomy and was not breathing and unresponsive.
According to the parents, Lt. Bintliff took charge. He directed each of them to a task while he started infant compressions. Lt. Bintliff told the father to go outside and flag down the ambulance. Lt. Bintliff directed the home nurse to clear the baby’s airway and then told the mother to operate the heart monitor.
The baby’s pulse monitor indicated no pulse. Lt. Bintliff said he refused to give up and performed chest compressions on the baby. About 2 minutes later the baby resuscitated and began to cry. Baby O was taken to the hospital for observation and returned home a happy baby boy with parents thankful to Lt. Bintliff.
Lieutenant Bintliff is known throughout the police department for his humble manner. Lieutenant Bintliff is a 42-year-old father of four daughters and has been employed with the Corpus Christi Police Department for 12 years as a graduate of the 59th Police Academy class.
Lt. Bintliff shared the credit for his action and said this department is full of good quality employees. Bintliff said any other officer in the same position would have responded in a similar manner. “By recognizing me,” Bintliff said to a reporter, “you’re recognizing everyone on the department.”
Occurred Sunday, July 29, 2012, 01:00am, 4100 Brett Street, Burglary from a vehicle, 1207290013
A 20-year-old man was arrested Sunday morning accused of stealing from vehicles in an apartment parking lot at the 4100 block of Brett Street.
Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint of a man and woman roaming the parking lot, looking in vehicles and pulling the door handles. Police Officers saw a man and woman who matched the description of the suspects provided by the original caller and the woman and man directly ran from police.
The officer caught the man, 20-year-old Joshua Pantoja (2/8/1992) with a bag of property. The officer investigated and discovered the property was taken from unlocked vehicles in the parking lot. The total value of the property was $550 and was returned to the rightful owner.
Pantonja was arrested for burglary of a motor vehicle, a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year in jail and up to a $4,000 fine. The woman has been identified by police and the investigation continues for any potential criminal charges appropriate for her involvement.
The Corpus Christi Police Department Auto Theft Task Force reminds everyone to hide the things in your vehicle, lock the doors to your vehicle when it is unattended, and take your keys. Unattended vehicles are a tempting target for thieves.
Lieutenant Raymond Lara embraces Chief FloydSimpson at the conclusion of Lara’s 40 year career in Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi Police Lieutenant Raymond Lara attended his last roll call of his 40 years of service as a Corpus Christi Police Officer Thursday, July 26, 2012.
Raymond Lara began his career in the Corpus Christi Police Department July 18, 1972. Lieutenant Lara was promoted to Sergeant in 1979, then promoted to Lieutenant on August 19, 1991. Lieutenant Lara served on the Honor Guard, a supervisor of Special Services, and as a supervisor of the SWAT team. Lieutenant Lara concluded his career as a police patrol shift supervisor. The shift roll call was attended by the Uniform Division Commander Heidi Frese, Assistant Chief Jesse Garcia, Assistant Chief Mike Markle, and Chief of Police Floyd Simpson.
Chief Simpson explained that his decision to leave the Dallas Police Department after 25 years and 11 months of service was not easy and a life changing event. Chief Simpson said with that in mind, the entire department should celebrate the 40 years of service from Lieutenant Lara in a strongly meaningful manner.
Chief Simpson listed a few items of interest like the price of houses, and gasoline in 1972 to place in perspective the difference in time of 40 years. Chief Simpson concluded with the fact that Lieutenant Lara’s chief of police, Floyd Simpson, was just 9 years old in 1972.
Lieutenant Tim Brown will take over as shift supervisor for the vacancy caused by Lieutenant Lara’s retirement.
The Corpus Christi Police Department honors Lieutenant Lara’s 40 years of service and wish him well for the next chapter of his life.
Three people were arrested Wednesday after they filled a shopping cart full of merchandise at the Wal-Mart on Saratoga and left without paying for the merchandise that was valued at over $1,000.
Wal-Mart employees told Corpus Christi Police two men and a woman filled the cart with merchandise, then loaded the merchandise in a truck and then left the store without having paid for the merchandise. The woman, 18-year-old Brittany Martin (4/1/1994), was left behind by the two men and pointed out to police by the Wal-Mart employees.
Police detained Martin and then noticed the blue 2002 Ford Ranger pickup described by employees as the vehicle used by the thieves had returned to the parking lot. Police officers stopped the truck and detained 41-year-old Robert Martin (12/31/1970) and 37-year-old Justin Toole (11/1/1974) to investigate the theft.
Officers were directed to the merchandise that was stashed behind the Luby’s restaurant and the merchandise was returned to the Wal-Mart. All three suspects were arrested for theft.
A 38-year-old man was arrested Saturday for aggravated assault after a 43-year-old man was stabbed at a house on Eklund Avenue, then rushed to the hospital.
A 43-year-old woman told police she and her 43-year-old boyfriend had a bar-be-que Saturday night when the 43-year-old woman’s ex-husband, Jesus Garcia (10/27/1973) arrived at the home, uninvited. The 43-year-old woman saw Garcia approach the 43-year-old boyfriend, then the boyfriend yelled for police to be called as Garcia walked away. The boyfriend had been stabbed in the abdomen and was directly transported to the hospital for treatment.
Police went to Garcia’s house and discovered evidence of the crime. Garcia was arrested for aggravated assault and delivered to the city detention center.
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