Category Archives: Patrol Division

Bravo District, Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division

Woman Arrested For 2011 Fatal Crash

Occurred Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 9:30am, Manslaughter Warrant of Arrest 1205220046, 1109040011, C1106349

A 24 year old woman was arrested for manslaughter Tuesday morning at her apartment on the 2000 block of Treyway Lane.

Devry Resendez (10/1/1987) was arrested Tuesday morning for an arrest warrant issued following a vehicle crash on the 5900 block of State Highway 358 by Sunrise Mall which resulted in the death of a 70-year-old woman September 4, 2011.

Corpus Christi Police investigated a crash on the freeway near Airline and South Padre Island Drive on September 4, 2011 in which Resendez drove a gray 2008 Chevy Malibu east on State Highway 358 at 1:00am and struck a 1998 Toyota Camry from behind. A 70-year-old woman was fatally injured and a 24-year-old woman was seriously injured as a result of the crash. Resendez was arrested the night of the crash for Driving While Intoxicated.

Corpus Christi Crash Investigators obtained an arrest warrant for Resendez for the charge of Intoxication Manslaughter to replace the Driving While Intoxicated charge. The Warrant for Arrest also included the charges of Intoxication Assault (for the injury to the 24-year-old woman) and Accident Resulting in Personal Injury or Death (for leaving the scene of the crash without intent to return).

Intoxication Manslaughter is a 2nd degree felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine. The Intoxication Assault charge is a 3rd degree felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.

Bravo District, Patrol Division

Man Wanted For Theft Arrested Providing Information About A Burglary

Occurred Monday, May 21, 2012, 8:56pm, 2005 Toben Dr. Warrant of Arrest 1205210168

A 20-year-old man was arrested for a felony theft warrant after providing police with information about a recent burglary.

A 42-year-old woman requested Corpus Christi Police to investigate a burglary to her home. The 42-year-old woman said the house was entered by some unknown person without her permission and several items such as jewelry and a game system were missing.

The 20-year-old boyfriend to the 42-year-old woman’s daughter was at the house and interrupted the investigation several times in an effort to provide information about the crime. The 42-year-old woman’s daughter was not at the scene during the investigation. The investigating officers discovered the 20-year-old man had an outstanding felony theft warrant.

The investigating patrol officers then arrested 20-year-old Darrell Dow Jr. (5/29/1991) for the warrant and delivered Dow to the city detention center.

Delta District, Patrol Division

Man Presents Gun Then Demands Cash

Occurred Monday, May 21, 2012, 1:40pm, Robbery 1725 Prescott St. 1205210091

A man presented a gun and demanded cash from a woman Monday afternoon at the 1700 block of Prescott Street.

An employee was approached by a heavy-set Hispanic man who wore a gray hoodie and demanded cash. The man had a thin goatee and wore prescription glasses and showed the woman a handgun that was held in the man’s waistband. The woman complied with the man’s demand and the man left running toward Elizabeth Street. No person was injured in the robbery.

Corpus Christi Police Investigators are reviewing the video record of the event.

Anyone who has additional information or knows where to locate the person responsible for this robbery should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or log on to www.888TIPS.com. The information provided could earn the caller a cash reward.

Charlie District, Patrol Division

Hotel Guest Arrested With Stolen Vehicle

Occurred Sunday, May 20, 2012, 2:00am 3421 S. Padre Island Dr. Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle 1205200024

A 42-year-old woman was arrested Sunday after an investigation of a stolen vehicle found at the Modern Motel.

Corpus Christi Police Officer Christopher Simnacher conducted checks of license plates in the parking lot of the Modern Motel on S.P.I.D. Sunday morning and discovered a white 2002 GMC Envoy was reported stolen from Victoria.

Officer Simnacher checked with the desk clerk of the hotel and identified the guest that had checked in with the vehicle. Officer Simnacher also contacted the victim in Victoria by phone to get the complete information about the stolen vehicle.

Mary Veliz (3/3/1970) was arrested from the hotel for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. The charge is a state jail felony punishable by up to 2 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.

Bravo District, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Police Search For Cookware Bandit

Occurred Friday, May 18, 2012, 8:40pm, 1305 Airline Road, Robbery 1205180171

Corpus Christi Police would like help from the public to locate a man who is wanted for a theft at the Sears last Friday evening.

A loss prevention employee received minor injuries after a confrontation with this man Friday. The loss prevention employee saw the man take $240 worth of cooking supplies and leave the store. The loss prevention employee stopped the man and demanded the merchandise be returned to the store. The man pushed the employee and scratched the employee’s chest which caused minor injuries.

The man then got into a 1998 gray Saturn 4 door car and left. Police obtained the license plate number for the vehicle and have video recording of the man. The man is described as a black male, 20-25 years of age, about 6 feet tall and about 170 pounds. The man has black hair and brown eyes and wore glasses, had a thin mustache, and wore a black t-shirt.

Anyone who knows where to locate this man should call Corpus Christi Police at 886-2600. Anonymous information can be provided by a call to Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or log on to www.888TIPS.com. The information provided to Crime Stoppers could earn the caller a cash reward.

Bravo District, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Corpus Christi Police Search For Missing Gorilla

Occurred Sunday, May 20, 2012, 3615 S.P.I.D. Theft, 1205210048

Corpus Christi Police are looking for the individuals that stole a $15,000 inflatable gorilla from a car dealership Sunday afternoon.

The manager of the Sales lot told police that an inflatable gorilla was taken without permission Sunday. The managers saw three people load the inflatable gorilla into a white Chevy Avalanche at about 3:45pm and were last seen on South Padre Island Drive toward Weber.

The gorilla has “Stop N Save” across the chest and is valued at $15,000. Anyone who has any additional information about this crime should call police or call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477). Tips can also be placed anonymously online through the Crime Stoppers website, www.888TIPS.com. The information provided could earn the caller a cash reward.

Charlie District, Patrol Division

Man Arrested For Stealing A Bench

Occurred Thursday, May 17, 2012, 10:00am, 4900 Weber Road, Theft, 1205170073

A 25-year-old man was arrested Thursday afternoon for stealing a bench from a house at the 4900 block of Weber Road.

Corpus Christi Police responded to a call for a suspicious person that carried a bench on Delphine. Officers found 25-year-old Edwardo Quezada (12/20/1986) and continued to investigate. Police Officers saw a 30-year-old woman on a cell phone who told the officers she intended to call police because her bench was taken from her front yard. The 30-year-old woman described her bench which was returned.

Quezada was arrested and taken to the city detention center for theft, a Class B misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months in jail and up to a $2,000 fine.

Adam District, Patrol Division

Man Arrested Stealing Gas From Church Van

Occurred Thursday, May 17, 2012, 7:00am, 1701 Rand Morgan Road, Burglary to a Vehicle and Fraudulent Use or Possession of Identifying Information 1205170043

A 42-year-old man was arrested Thursday at The Bible Believers Baptist Church for siphoning gasoline out of a churh van in the parking lot.

A 52-year-old man had his attention raised when he saw a red 1989 Chevy 1500 pickup parked next to a white van that belongs to the church. The 52-year-old man discovered that 42-year-old James Cavett (4/18/1970) siphoned gasoline out of the church van.

Corpus Christi Police Officers arrived and discovered that Cavett had credit cards that did not belong to Cavett. Cavett was charged with Burglary of a motor vehicle and Fraudulent Use or Possession of Identifying Information. Cavett’s vehicle was taken to the city impound and Cavett was delivered to the city detention center.

The Burglary of a motor vehicle charge is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail and up to a $4,000 fine.  Cavett was charged with the burglary for entering the van (with the use of a hose) to take the gasoline. The Fraudulent Possession of Identifying Information charge is a 3rd degree felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.

The Corpus Christi Police Department encourages the use of locking gas caps to reduce the risk of this type of crime. Vehicles are usually safest when parked in a garage if one is available. Use a car alarm if the vehicle is so equipped. Watch for any unusual activity and call police immediately if there is a suspicious person.  Additional safety tips can be found at the Corpus Christi police website at www.cctexas.com/police.

Adam District, Patrol Division

Officer Injured Effecting A DWI Arrest

Occurred Monday, May 14, 2012, 2:10am, 11400 Interstate Highway 37 Driving While Intoxicated and Assault on a Public Servant C1203697, 1205140015, and 1205140029 

A 26-year-old man was arrested Monday after an attack on a Corpus Christi Police Officer that investigated a vehicle crash on Interstate Highway 37 near Hart Road.

Corpus Christi Police were called to investigate a black 2001 Pontiac Bonneville in the ditch alongside the freeway of Interstate Highway 37 at about 2:00am.  A person notified the police dispatcher that the driver was combative and attempting to leave.

A Corpus Christi Police Patrol Officer arrived and asked 26-year-old Victor Garcia (9/23/1985) to exit the vehicle. Garcia ignored the officer until the officer demanded Garcia exit the car. Garcia lunged at the officer from the driver seat and struggled with the officer until Garcia was placed under arrest and in handcuffs.

The officer received treatment from the hospital for a shoulder injury as a result of the struggle. Garcia was arrested for Assault on a Public Servant and for Driving While Intoxicated. The assault charge is a 3rd degree felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine. The Driving While Intoxicated charge was enhanced for previous convictions to a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail and up to a $4,000 fine.

Bravo District, Patrol Division

Central A/C Unit Stolen From Home While Man Sleeps

Occurred Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 2:00am, Theft 14900 Windward Drive 1205160013

Two air conditioner units were taken from two Padre Island homes overnight while the owner slept inside the home Wednesday.

A 54-year-old man said he discovered someone had tampered with his central air conditioner exterior unit and taken the neighbors unit during the night while he slept. The 54-year-old man said he woke to his dog’s barks which prompted him to investigate. The man then discovered the air conditioner units were taken and destroyed leaving an estimated value of damage at about $5,000.

The Corpus Christi Police Department has a crime prevention unit that can schedule a time with interested home owners to conduct a residential or business security survey. The Crime Prevention Specialists of the Police Community Relations Division are certified by the Texas Insurance Board to conduct Homeowners Insurance Premium Reduction Surveys. During these surveys, our experts determine if the home meets security standards set out by the Texas Insurance Board. If these requirements are met, your insurance company will generally allow you a reduction in your insurance premiums.

Interested property owners may find more information on the City of Corpus Christi website, www.cctexas.com or contact Brenda Moreno, Crime Prevention Advisor, at 361-886-2568. Anyone interested to research reported crime in Corpus Christi is encouraged to search Crimereports.com for a variety of information.

Anyone who has additional information about these air conditioner thefts should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or log on to www.888TIPS.com. The information provided could earn the caller a cash reward.