Category Archives: Patrol Division

Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Patrol Report October 11, 2016

Date: Monday October 10, 2016, 2:00 PM
Location: 4200 Ayers
Offense: Endangering a Child (PC 22.041)
Case Number: 1610100096

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 4200 Ayers in reference to a male in a vehicle passed out possibly under the influence of drugs with a child inside. Officers arrived and observed a blue BMW with a window half way down and the engine not running. Officers observed a child seated in the vehicle and the male slumped over passed out.

Officers attempted verbally to wake the subject but were unsuccessful. Officers used a sternum rub and this time the subject woke up. He had bloodshot red eyes and his speech was slurred when he spoke. Officers asked the subject to put the vehicle in park and the subject slumped over and passed out again. Officers woke the subject up again and had him exit the vehicle. He was unsteady on his feet and appeared to be disoriented. The subject tried to sit down several times and told officers that he took Xanex and needed to sober up.

Officers arrested Michael Garcia (05/22/1995) for public intoxication and additionally charged him with endangering a child because he was physically unable to provide adequate care for the 2 year old male child that was in his custody. Officers contacted the child’s mother and released him to her. Michael was transported to the City Detention Center.

Date: Monday October 10, 2016, 5:12 PM
Location: 7000 Sun Wood
Offense: Aggravated Assault (PC 22.02)
Case Number: 16101000141

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 7000 Sun Wood in reference to an assault. Officers arrived and contacted the 19 year old male victim. The victim had a small laceration on his right shin, a scrape on his knee and a scrape on his left elbow. He also complained of pain to his back.

The victim stated that his girlfriend got angry about a message that he received on his phone. The victim stated that the 17 year old female suspect picked up a Yeti cup and broke the rear window of his white BMW. The victim stated that the suspect got into her silver BMW drove into the yard and struck the victim with the vehicle and then drove away. Officers photographed the victims injuries.

Officers went to the 5100 blk of Royalton and made contact with the suspect. Officers arrested Katelyn Morin (06/09/1999) for aggravated assault and criminal mischief. She was transported to the City Detention Center.

Date: Tuesday October 11, 2016, 1:07 AM
Location: 4800 Hwy 358 WB
Offense: Aggravated Assault (PC 22.02)
Case Number: 1610110006

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 4800 Hwy 358 WB in reference to a traffic accident with injuries. Officers arrived and observed a white Chevy Impala facing the wrong way and pinned against the center divider. Officers removed the 24 year old male suspect from the drivers side of the vehicle. Officers contacted the 32 year old female victim who advised that she was the driver of the vehicle.

She stated that they were leaving a local bar and the suspect was extremely intoxicated. The victim stated that the suspect became angry because he felt the victim was talking to other men at the bar. While the victim was driving the suspect began to hit her in the face approximately 4 times with a closed fist. Then while driving at approximately 60 mph the suspect grabbed the steering wheel, pulled it causing the vehicle to swerve and strike another vehicle and then hit the center divider.

Witnesses advised that they observed the vehicle , with the female driving, start swerving drastically all over the road striking the center divider. Officers contacted the suspect and detected numerous signs of intoxication. The suspect was checked for warrants and found to have a parole violation warrant out of Austin relating to family violence. Officers arrested Richard Ramos (03/25/1992) for the warrant and aggravated assault. The suspect was taken to Spohn Memorial to be medically cleared and then transported to the City Detention Center. The victim was checked at the scene by CCFD Medics and released.

Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Patrol Report October 10, 2016

Date: Friday October 7, 2016, 11:00 PM
Location: 2900 Dixie
Offense: Aggravated Robbery (PC 29.03)
Case Number: 1610070176

Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to Port and Tarlton in reference to a robbery. Upon arrival officers made contact with the 21 year old male victim. The victim advised that he was contacted on a online resale website in reference to a XBOX 1 he was selling. The subject asked him to come to the 2900 blk of Dixie. The victim stated that when he arrived at the location a black male in his late 20’s with a dew rag on his head, 5′ 11″ tall, facial hair and some tattoos on his arms came from the side gate of the residence.

The victim exited his car and met the suspect at the rear of the car. The suspect approached the victim and told him “You know I’m going to jack you right?” The victim did not want any problems and gave the suspect the XBOX 1. The victim backed up and got into his vehicle and left the scene. Officers checked the area but were not able to locate the suspect.

Date: Sunday October 9, 2016, 3:30 AM
Location: 1900 Yale
Offense: Aggravated Assault (PC 22.02)
Case Number: 1610090039

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 1900 Yale in reference to a disturbance in progress. Upon arrival officers observed several broke beer bottles along with several drops of blood on the porch. At this time the 29 year old male victim opened the front door of the residence. Officers observed dried blood on the victims left hand. Officers separated the two and began the investigation.

Officers were told that both the victim and 29 year old female suspect were outside drinking. The suspect was ready to go inside. The victim did not want to go inside and stayed on the porch as the suspect went inside the house. The victim fell asleep outside. The suspect grabbed a blanket and threw it on the victim. The victim woke up and became angry and threw the blanket back at the suspect. The two began arguing, the suspect grabbed a glass beer bottle and hit the victim in the head. The victim got out of the chair and hit the suspect in the head with a beer bottle. The bottle broke and cut the victims hand. CCFD medics treated the couple at the scene. Officers arrested Marisela Reyna (09/19/1987) and transported her to the city detention center.

Date: Sunday October 9, 2016, 6:58 AM
Location: 3600 Crestbrook
Offense: Criminal Mischief (PC 28.03)
Case Number: 1610090047

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to a building fire in the 3600 blk of Crestbrook. Information was updated on the way to the call that advised that a suspect had intentionally turned the burners on the stove and the odor of gas could be detected. The suspect was wearing a grey shirt and near a black SUV with a mattress on top of it. As officers arrived and located the suspect. He was detained as officers and CCFD investigated.

The 23 year old male suspect was having an argument with his girlfriend and was collecting his property and leaving. A tenant, who lives in the apartment beneath the suspect, contacted officers and advised that his ceiling became soaked with some type of liquid. Officers investigated and observed a rug rolled up and placed in the toilet. The tenant advised that he heard the toilet being flushed numerous times. The tenant advised that he heard and observed the suspect leaving the apartment. He also advised that the suspect was the only one that left the apartment. Officers arrested Kevron Devontae Ellis (01/22/1993) for criminal mischief and transported him to the City Detention Center.

Date: Sunday October 9, 2016, 8:26 AM
Location: 3100 S. Alameda
Offense: Burglary of a Motor Vehivle (PC 30.04)
Case Number: 1610090052

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 3100 S. Alameda in reference to a subject trying to get into vehicles. Officers contacted the security guard who advised that he saw a male suspect trying to get into cars. He observed the suspect get into a gold Trailblazer. He yelled at the suspect who left the scene and went towards CVS pharmacy. Officers contacted the suspect and detained him during the investigation.

The owner of the vehicle stated that she did not give the suspect permission to be inside her car. The security guard positively identified the suspect as the one that was inside the car. Officers arrested Brandon Villarreal (12/24/1997) for burglary to a motor vehicle. Officers found several credit cards that did not belong to Brandon. Brandon was transported to the City Detention Center. At the detention center a plastic baggie of marijuana was located in Brandon’s right sock. He was charged with possession of marijuana. The credit cards were tagged for safekeeping at the main police station property room.

Date: Monday October 10, 2016, 12:44 AM
Location: 3600 Falcon Court
Offense: Assault Family Violence (PC 22.01)
Case Number: 1610100009

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 3600 Falcon Ct. in reference to a assault in progress. Upon arrival officers exited the vehicle and heard yelling and a door slam. Officers observed a male carrying a large pile of clothes. Officers contacted the male and asked him what was going on to which he told officers that his wife made him angry and he was leaving. Officers detained the subject and contacted the 44 year old female victim.

The victim stated that she and the suspect were drinking because it was her birthday. The victim stated that she wanted to go out and get a drink. She stated that the suspect became irate, stood up and began choking her with both hands. The victim stated that she blacked out and then remembered being woke up by her son. She then saw the suspect gathering his clothes and leave. Offices arrested Ismael Garcia (04/27/1992) and transported him to the City Detention Center.

 

Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Patrol Report October 7, 2016

Date: Thursday October 6, 2016, 4:26PM
Location: 2600 Hospital
Offense: Aggravated Kidnapping (PC 20.04)
Case Number: 1610060154

Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to 4444 Kostoryz in reference to a possible kidnapping. Upon arrival offices made contact with the 26 year old female victim. She advised that she was at the hospital when she walked outside. She stated that a older model red Jeep Cherokee stopped and asked if she needed a ride. She described the driver as a bald male wearing a red muscle shirt and a heavy set female in the passengers seat.

The victim told the driver that she did not need a ride. At this time the victim stated the male driver pointed a gun at her and told her to get into the vehicle. The victim got into the vehicle and the driver drove away from the scene. The victim stated that both occupants of the vehicle appeared to be on drugs. The vehicle turned on 19th towards Agnes Coming to a stop at 19th and Agnes for a red light. The victim used this opportunity to jump from the vehicle. The victim stated the female passenger tried to grab her but was unsuccessful. The victim got on a bus and then another until she got to 4400 Kostoryz where she called police. The victim was not injured and did not know the suspects.

If you have any additional information about this crime, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

Date: Thursday October 6, 2016, 10:00 PM
Location: 300 N. 19th
Offense: Robbery (PC 29.02)
Case Number: 1610060190

Corpus Christi Police officers responded to 300 N. 19th in reference to a robbery. Upon arrival offices made contact with the 30 year old male victim. The victim stated that he was at a gazebo at Wilmot Park. The victim told officers that he set his pink Apple iPod on a bench. The victim stated that a tall male with a blue long sleeved shirt walked up and took his iPod. The victim told the suspect to give him back his iPod and was then kicked in the chest by the suspect. The suspect left the area.

Officers put a description of the suspect out on the radio. Officers located a subject matching the description on the 300 block of Culberson. Officers detained the subject and found a pink Apple iPod nearby. Officers brought the victim to the scene and safely conducted a field identification of the suspect. The victim identified the suspect and confirmed that the iPod was his. Officers arrested Santos Thomas Palomo (10/28/1980) for robbery and transported him to the City Detention Center.

Date: Thursday October 6, 2016, 11:20 PM
Location: 1000 3rd Street
Offense: Burglary of a Motor Vehicle (PC 30.04)
Case Number: 1610060199

A Corpus Christi Police Officer was patrolling in the area of 3rd and Buford. The officer observed two males going through items in the back of a Chevrolet Silverado truck. As the two males observed the patrol unit they began to quickly walk away. The officer detained the two males and made contact with the owner of the vehicle. The victim advised he did not know the suspect and they did not have permission to be going through his truck. The victim could not tell if anything was missing. Officers arrested Ryan Brandon Rivera (11/26/1972) and Adam Watson (04/03/1992) and transported them to the City Detention Center.

Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Patrol Report October 5, 2106

Date: Tuesday October 4, 2016, 6:37PM
Location: 2100 Meadowlight
Offense: Robbery (PC 29.02)
Case Number: 1610050131

Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to 2100 Meadowlight in reference to a robbery. Upon arrival officers made contact with the 31 year old female victim. The victim told offices that she was at her boyfriends house. She stated that she needed to go home and called a friend to take her home. Her friend, the 33 year old female suspect, along with her boyfriend arrived and picked to take her home.

The victim stated that she gave the suspects boyfriend money for the ride home. When they arrived at the victims house, the victim exited the vehicle along with the suspect. The suspect told the victim to give her the money for the ride and began to push her. The suspect continued to push and grab at the victim. The victim told the suspect that she gave her boyfriend the money and for them to leave. The suspect grabbed the victims purse and ran back to the vehicle. As the vehicle sped off the car ran over the victims left foot causing her pain. The victim refused treatment. The suspect was not located.

Date: Tuesday October 4, 2016, 6:37PM
Location: 1800 Misty Drive
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated (PC 49.04)
Case Number: 1610050139

Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to 1800 Misty Drive in reference to a disturbance in progress. As officers were en route the call was updated that an intoxicated male kicked in the the door and was wearing a white shirt and black shorts. Another update was put out describing the suspect vehicle as a gold Chrysler 300 with a female occupant. As officers approached they observed the suspect vehicle drive away. Officers stopped the suspect vehicle at Misty and Dubose Drive.

Officers contacted the 41 year old male suspect who was the driver and the sole occupant of the vehicle. The suspect exit the vehicle and failed to follow officers orders to stay in the vehicle. Officers contacted the suspect who was mumbling and his speech was slurred. He stated that he got into disturbance with his ex-girlfriend about their son.

While speaking to the suspect, officers detected signs of intoxication. The suspect refused to take the field sobriety tests but enough probable cause existed to place Arnold Walker (08/29/1975) under arrest for Driving While Intoxicated. Mr. Walker was transported to the City Detention Center.

Date: Tuesday October 4, 2016, 11:14PM
Location: 4500 Ramona
Offense: Burglary With Intent to Commit a Felony (PC 30.02), Interfering with a Emergency Call (42.062)
Case Number: 1610050167

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 4500 Ramona Drive in reference to a disturbance in progress. The call was updated and advised that the ex-boyfriend was trying to break in to the house. Dispatchers heard screaming and the line was disconnected. As officers arrived they could hear screaming from inside the residence. Officers could then hear a struggle between a male and female. Officers tried to open the door but it was locked. Due to the nature of the call and the screaming they heard, officers were about to kick in the door when it was opened by the 27 year old male suspect. Officers attempted to detain the suspect. The suspect pulled away, officers grabbed each arm and placed him in handcuffs.

Officers contacted the 27 year old female victim. She advised that she was the  suspects ex-girlfriend and the suspect did not live at the residence with her. The victim heard loud knocking coming from the front door. She saw that it was the suspect and refused to open the door. A short while later the victim observed the suspect in the backyard smoking on the swing set. He then went to side of the house, removed an air conditioning unit and entered the house.

The suspect headed to the children’s bedroom. As the victim was on the telephone with dispatchers, the suspect grabbed the phone and threw it causing the line to be disconnected. The victim tried to stop the suspect from entering the bedroom. She was pushed to the ground by the suspect. The suspect then tried to force his was into a bedroom. The door was being held shut by a 21 year old female. She was overpowered by the suspect and he made entry into the room. The suspect then grabbed a 5 year old female child and attempted to leave with her.  A struggle began over the child. It was during the struggle when police Arrived.

Officers arrested Johnny Garza Jr. (06/16/1989) and transported him to the city detention center. There were no reports of injuries to any of the victims in side the house.

 

Charlie District, Patrol Division

Man Threatens Suicide and Caused Store to Evacuate

Date: Saturday, September 24, 2016, 16:24
Location: 5515 Staples Street
Event: Emergency Detention (Health and Safety Code Section 573.001)
Case Number: 1609240082

Corpus Christi Police conducted a warrantless emergency detention on a 33-year-old man who threatened suicide and caused a store located at 5515 Staples Street to evacuate all the customers.

Corpus Christi Police received a couple calls from the 33-year-old man who cried out for help and threatened suicide. The man made no threats to others, but made it clear that he did not want to continue life. The man refused to provide his location to Police. A Corpus Christi Police Patrol Supervisor called the man and learned a description of the man and information that led the patrol supervisor to believe the man was a gun store located at 5515 Staples Street. The patrol supervisor called the store and was told a man matching the description was on the premises. The patrol supervisor requested all the customers and staff except the man meeting the description, evacuate from the store. Once the store employees and customers were out of the store and safe, the patrol supervisor called the suicidal man back and learned the man who remained in the store was in fact the same as the man who called Police earlier in the day.

The man in the store was alone and did have access to weapons which merited the Corpus Christi Police SWAT team and Negotiation Team to respond. Corpus Christi Police closed Staples from Williams Drive to Holly Drive to all traffic. The Negotiators established dialogue with the 33-year-old man and after two hours of speaking with the 33-year-old man, he came out of the store and surrendered without any injuries at 7:40pm.

The 33-year-old man was taken to a hospital for a mental evaluation and to introduce him to resources to provide him help. No injuries or  property damage was reported.

Delta District, Patrol Division

Police Respond To Disturbance When Man Locks Himself In Downtown Hotel Room

Date: Friday, September 23, 2016, 10:15am
Location: 300 North Shoreline Boulevard
Event: Disturbance
Case Number: 1609230065

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Corpus Christi Police responded to a disturbance and talked to a man for two hours before he came out of a downtown hotel room this morning.

Corpus Christi Police responded to a call about a disturbance in a downtown hotel room at 10:15am Friday morning and found a woman locked out of that room on the balcony and unable to leave. The Corpus Christi Fire Department used a ladder apparatus to allow Officers to bring the woman to safety. The woman was not injured. Once the woman was safely on the ground floor, the man remained in the hotel room alone and the on duty SWAT members set up and the Hostage Negotiation Team established a dialog with the man. There were no threats to the public and the man finally opened the door and met with Officers at 12:20pm. Officers found no unlawful circumstance in this event. The man was released with no criminal charges.

Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Man Steals $2,000 Dollar Necklace From Jewelry Store on Video

Date: Tuesday, August 16, 2016, 20:04
Location: 5488 S.P.I.D. 
Offense: Theft (Penal Code Section 31.03)
Case Number: 1608160155

A 47-year-old man reported a theft that happened at the La Palmera Mall on August 16 to the Corpus Christi Police Department.

The 47-year-old man told Officers an unknown man came into the jewelry store at about 8pm and tried on a $2,000 dollar necklace and acted interested to buy the necklace. The 47-year-old man said the unknown man then ran out of the store with the necklace without paying for the merchandise. The unknown man has not been located by law enforcement and Detectives would like help from the public to identify the man.

The man has a tattoo on his right forearm and if you can identify this man, or have any additional information about this crime, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you up to $2,500 dollars in a cash reward.

Delta District, Patrol Division

Help Police Find Missing 8 Year Old Child, Last Seen in the Area of Gordon & Reed Near Ray H.S.

Police are searching for 8 year old Nathaniel Emmanuel DeLeon
Police are searching for 8-year-old Nathaniel Emmanuel DeLeon

Corpus Christi Police are searching for an 8-year-old boy who has been missing since 3:30pm today. The 8-year-old boy is Nathaniel Emmanuel DeLeon and he was last seen in the area of Gordon Street and Reed near Ray High School. Nathaniel is about 150 pounds and he was last seen wearing a black shirt and black shorts. His family is between residences right now and may have gone on the wrong bus, or left on the wrong bus stop from school.

If you see Nathaniel, call Corpus Christi Police immediately at 886-2600 or by dialing 911.

Update: 21:40
Child has been found thanks to the community searching for him. He is safe and unharmed and with his family now.

Adam District, Bravo District, Charlie District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report September 20, 2106

Date: Monday, September 19, 2016, 3:25PM
Location: 5400 SPID
Offense: Burglary of a Motor Vehicle (PC 30.04)
Case Number: 1609190138

Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to Moore Plaza in reference to a burglary to a vehicle. Officers arrived and saw a Mercedes with a broken window. The victim was contacted and advised that he had come from a bank on Weber Road. He withdrew cash, paced it in a bank bag and put it under his seat. He went into HEB and when he came out he observed his window was broken and the bank bag was gone.

A security guard saw a green SUV parked next to the victims vehicle. When he approached the SUV the left in a hurry. The bank bag was the only item taken. There is no description of any suspects.

Date: Monday, September 19, 2016, 8:53PM
Location: 1900 Mussett
Offense: Violation of a Court Order (PC 25.07) Possession of a Controlled Substance (HS 481.115)
Case Number: 1609190188

Officers stopped a vehicle for no license plate in the 1900 block of Mussett. When officers contacted the driver he was extremely nervous. The driver told officers that he did not want any trouble and that he might still have an active protective order. The driver was detained and found to have a active protective order which prohibited him from being within 200 yards of 2000 Mussett.

The driver, Gavino Gonzales (9/26/1994) was arrested for violating a court order. He was also found to have 2 rocks of crack cocaine in his sock. He was transported to the City Detention Center.

Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2016, 12:29AM
Location: 10500 Heizer
Offense: Assault Family Violence (PC 22.01), Endangering a Child (PC 22.041) Resisting Arrest (PC 38.03)
Case Number: 1609200005

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 10500 Heizer in reference to a disturbance. As officers arrived they observed a male coming out of a apartment holding a small child and with another child following him. Officers asked what was going on, the 28 year old male told officers that she was trying to run out with the children and that he wasn’t going to let that happen. Officers asked where the female was the male pointed to another apartment.

A 25 year old female came out of the apartment. She was breathing heavily and could not talk. When officers attempted to talk with her the male became irate and started cussing at the female. The male went into an apartment and officers followed to find out what was happening. The male stated that they began arguing because she was coughing and he didn’t want her to wake up the children. He stated that she tried to run out with the children and he stopped her.

The female was contacted and advised that her and the male were together when she started to have trouble breathing and began to cough. She stated that while she was looking for her inhaler, the male told her to shut up and not wake the kids. She stated that he then told her to “go ahead and die”. The argument escalated and she started to leave with the children. She stated that the male grabbed her by the hair and pulled her black inside and took a 2 year old from her arms and threw him (the child) on the couch. She stated that the male punched her in the forehead with his fist.

Officers went to contact the suspect, Joshua Lynn Wilson (11/07/1987) and arrest him for assault family violence. He was still holding the 2 year old male even after officers told him several times to put the child down. Joshua backed into the apartment holding the child between the officers. He was told again to put the child down. At this point he began swinging the child back and forth using him as a barrier between him and the officers. Two officers grabbed the suspect and a third was able to remove the child from the suspect. As officers were attempting handcuff the suspect, he began to resist. Officers had to utilize their TASER in order to get the suspect into custody.

The child was not injured during the altercation.  Joshua Wilson was arrested and transported to the City Detention Center.

Adam District, Bravo District, Charlie District, Crime Stoppers, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District, Patrol Division

Warrant issued for shooting suspect at 4900 Olympia Drive.

A warrant has been issued for the suspect in the Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon at 4900 Olympia Drive. This happened on Sunday September 18, 2016 at 9:26am. The offender kicked in the front door of the residence and shot the 30 year old male victim with a handgun in the stomach.

Corpus Christi Police Officers are looking for Oscar Merado Chapa (12/6/1980). He is 6 feet tall weighing 185 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.

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The warrant is for Burglary with the Intent to Commit a felony and Aggravated  Assault W/Deadly Weapon. The bond has been set at $40,000.

If you know his whereabouts or have any additional information about this crime, call Robbery Investigators at 361-886-2600, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888-TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information results in an arrest it could earn you a cash reward.