Category Archives: Patrol Division

Charlie District, Patrol Division

Broken Tail Lights Alert Police To A Drunk Driver

Occurred Friday, June 22, 2012, 1:44am Kostoryz Road at Norton Street, Driving While Intoxicated 1206220016, 1206220017, 1206220018

An 18-year-old man was arrested for driving while intoxicated Friday morning after a Corpus Christi Police patrol officer noticed the vehicle had no operating tail lights.

A Corpus Christi Police Officer saw a green 2001 Mitsubishi Galant travel on Kostoryz at 1:44am without any working tail lights. The patrol officer got closer and saw the back seat passenger hold a beer can out of the window.

The driver, 18-year-old Michael Clark (7/5/1993), displayed indications that he was intoxicated. Clark was arrested for driving while intoxicated.

The back seat passenger, 18 year old Floyd Saldana (1/18/1994) was arrested for public intoxication.

Two 16-year-old juvenile girls in the car were issued citations for violation of the night-time curfew and taken to the Juvenile Assessment Center to wait to be collected by their parents.

The Corpus Christi Police have the Summer Crime Initiative in effect. The initiative has a component of juvenile issues which include a zero tolerance on curfew violations for childrens safety. State law prohibits any person under the age of 21 to consume alcoholic beverages and those under age 21 that operate a motor vehicle with any detectable amount of alcoholic beverage consumption are subject to penalty.

Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Nowhere to Run, Nowhere to Hide

Melissa Marie Garza
MarcusBrailey
Guadalupe Cruz

There was nowhere to hide, yesterday afternoon as police officers scoured the streets looking for three wanted subjects.  At 4:15 pm, Officers J. Vela and J. Cantu found Melissa Garza (11/14/82) at Paradise Bay Apartments and arrested her on a Felony Theft Warrant obtained by Property Crimes Detective J. Little.  Garza was originally cited for shoplifting $48 worth of store merchandise at H.E.B. Plus on Saratoga.  Due to her prior theft convictions, the Class “C” Misdemeanor was upgraded to a Felony.  She was arrested and booked on the outstanding warrant. #1204150083 

Twenty minutes later, at 4:35 pm, Senior Officer H. Corona checked on wanted suspect Marcus Andrew Brailey and found him at his girlfriend’s. Brailey who was wanted on an Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle warrant obtained by Homicide Detective R. Torres was arrested and booked at the City Detention Center.  Brailey’s bond was set $25,000.  Brailey is accused of U.U.M.V. stemming from a vehicle taken in a robbery on April 23, 2012. #1204230028 

Officer J. Vela booked Garza and went searching for Guadalupe Cruz 910/15/82) and found him at Paradise Bay Apartments. Cruz was arrested and charged with a fresh off the press warrant for Felony Theft obtained by Property Crimes Detective D. Rjasko.  Cruz’ bond was also set at $25,000.  Cruz is accused of stealing the victim’s jewelry when she provided him with a glass of water.  Cruz was part of a flooring crew working inside the victim’s home. #1206090101

Anyone with any information on wanted individuals is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or login online at www.888TIPS.com.  Tips are taken in the strictest confidence and callers can earn a cash reward up to $1,000.

Bravo District, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Church Burglar Leaves Apology Note

Occurred Thursday, June 21, 2012, 21:00- 6:00 am, 4710 S. Alameda St. Burglary 1206210032

                A burglar broke into the South Shore Christian Church and left behind a note of apology.

Corpus Christi Police were called to investigate a burglary of a building by the church maintenance worker after broken glass was discovered at the pastor’s office door. The office was in disorder and coins were found on the floor of the office. The staff found a note that read, “Forgive me. I need the money.”

Staff allowed police investigators collect evidence and process the scene. The staff told police investigators a list of missing property would be submitted at a later time once an inventory was complete.

Anyone interested to research reported crime in Corpus Christi should visit Crimereports.com for a host of information.

Anyone with information about this crime should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or log on to www.888TIPS.com. If the information leads to an arrest it could earn the caller a cash reward.

Bravo District, Patrol Division

Police Search For Stolen Truck Doors

Occurred Thursday, June 21, 2012 3:15am, 7209 Sparkle Sea Drive, Theft 1206210022

Two vehicle doors were stolen from a truck while it was parked overnight at the 7200 block of Sparkle Sea as the owner slept inside the home.

A 28-year-old woman told Corpus Christi Police that she came home from work and discovered two doors missing from her husband’s black 2008 Ford F-150 pickup truck. The woman reported the hood of the truck was pried open and the battery cables were cut. The woman reported the two left side doors for the crew cab pickup were gone and she had no idea who might have taken the doors or caused the damage.

The Police officer noticed items of value in the interior of the truck which were not disturbed. The only missing property was the two left doors for the truck. The estimate of the total damage to the truck was reported as $2,500.

Anyone interested to research reported crime in Corpus Christi should visit Crimereports.com for a host of information.

Anyone with information about this crime should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or log on to www.888TIPS.com. If the information leads to an arrest it could earn the caller a cash reward.

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

Over A Pound Of Marijuana Found on Traffic Stop

Occurred Wednesday, June 20, 2012, 18:45, 6600 S. Staples Street Possession of Marijuana 1206200129

A 32-year-old man was arrested Wednesday night after marijuana was found in his vehicle on a traffic stop.

Corpus Christi Police Officers stopped David Gonzalez (6/24/1979) in a 2005 Nissan Altima for a traffic violation at the 6600 block of Staples. Police officers smelled burned marijuana from inside the vehicle.

Corpus Christi Police conducted an investigation and discovered 1.24 pounds of marijuana in the vehicle. Gonzalez is a known game member and was arrested for possession of marijuana. The charge is a state jail felony punishable by up to 2 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.

  

Community Outreach, Delta District, Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division

Enhanced Parking Initative Begins

The Corpus Christi Police Department is announcing the beginning of the enhanced parking enforcement initiative.  The goal of the initiative is to address often overlooked “quality of life” issues such as public sidewalks being blocked by vehicles, and other parking violations throughout the city. The initial phase of the initiative will focus on public education about parking laws and the importance of ensuring that roadways and sidewalks are open and accessible to vehicles, pedestrians, and emergency equipment. Officers will immediately begin issuing warning cards to vehicles parked in an improper manner.

The next phase will begin August 1st and will focus on actual enforcement of existing parking laws and ordinances.  Police and Parking Control officers will be issuing citations to vehicles parked in a manner that is a violation or hazard.

Questions should be directed to Parking Control at 361-826-3003.

Bravo District, Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division

Man Drives Into House Then Arrested

Occurred Wednesday, June 20, 2012, 23:40, Possession of a controlled substance 1206210002, C1204721

A 31-year-old man was arrested for possession of a controlled substance Wednesday night after he crashed his maroon 2002 Honda Accord into a house at McArdle Street and Arnold Drive.

Corpus Christi Police investigated a vehicle crash after a Honda Accord travelled east on McArdle, unsuccessfully attempted to turn left on Arnold, crossed the westbound lanes of travel, and then struck a corner house. There was substantial damage to the house, but no person was injured.

The operator of the Honda, 31-year-old John Newman (4/5/1981) paced the scene as Police patrol officers arrived to investigate the crash. Newman received traffic citations for making an unsafe change from a direct course, having expired vehicle registration, and for not having vehicle insurance.

Police discovered illegal narcotics with Newman, so Newman was arrested for possession of a controlled substance from the penalty group 3. The charge is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year in jail and up to a $4,000 fine.

Delta District, Patrol Division

Man Injured In Machete Attack

Occurred Tuesday, June 19, 2012, 14:35 500 Cheyenne St. Aggravated Assault 1206190089

A 39-year-old man was taken to the hospital for injuries received from a strike to the head with a machete by a 46-year-old man after an altercation at the 500 block of Cheyenne Street.

A 52-year-old man stood with the 39-year-old victim for an eviction when the 46-year-old man struck the 39-year-old man with the machete. The 52-year-old man wrestled the machete away from the 46-year-old man and the 46-year-old man left the area.

The 46-year-old man and the 39-year-old victim had an argument the Monday which police believe may have prompted the attack Tuesday. The 39-year-old man was taken to the hospital for treatment for his injuries.

Corpus Christi police continue to search for the 46-year-old man. Anyone with additional information about this crime is encouraged to call police investigators.

Anyone interested to research reported crime in Corpus Christi should search Crimereports.com for a variety of local law enforcement information.

Charlie District, Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division

Man Yells At People And Lands Himself In Jail

Occurred Tuesday, June 19, 2012, 2:17am 6410 Weber Rd. Driving While Intoxicated 1206190010

A 23-year-old man was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated after he attracted the attention of Police for annoying people leaving a nightclub.

Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint at McCaws Nightclub of a disturbance caused by a man in a maroon 2006 Lincoln Zephyr that yelled at people who passed him in the parking lot. Corpus Christi Police patrol officers arrived and located the car in the parking lot at the entrance to the night club. The officers then met the operator of the car, 23-year-old George Trevino Jr. (9/26/1988). The officers concluded that Trevino was intoxicated, and operated a motor vehicle in a public place, so the officers arrested Trevino for Driving While Intoxicated.

Bravo District, Charlie District, Patrol Division

Identify This Credit Card Thief

    

Occurred Friday, March 30, 2012, 2:30am 5625 S. Alameda St Credit Card Abuse 1203300058

The Corpus Christi police Department would like help from the public to identify and locate the individual responsible for credit card abuse.

An 18-year-old woman reported her debit card stolen on Friday, March 30, 2012. The woman and her roommates hosted an event at their apartment for several friends. The woman discovered her card missing from her purse the next morning.

The woman’s card was later used to purchase gasoline at the Stripes located at 5702 Kostoryz at the intersection of Holly Road. Corpus Christi Police Investigators obtained video of the man who used the card to purchase the fuel.

The man who used the stolen card is described as a white man who drove a red pickup truck. Anyone who has any information about this crime should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8847) or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com. If the information leads to an arrest it could earn the caller a cash reward.