Category Archives: Patrol Division

Community Outreach, Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division

Click It Or Ticket Totals

Corpus Christi Police Officers worked on an overtime basis through a grant provided by the Texas Department of Transportation to enforce the states seat belt laws from May 18 through May 31.

256  Click It or Ticket overtime hours were worked

271  citations were issued to drivers and passengers without seat belts on.

22  citations were issued to drivers for children in the vehicle not in car safety seats.

98  citations were issued  to drivers for other violations such as expired vehicle registration or inspection or for no liability insurance.

2  separate arrests were made. One was for a man with three outstanding arrest warrants. The other was for possession of marijuana.

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Adam District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report 06/01/2015 PIO02

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 209 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight May 31 to 7:00 a.m. on June 1, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

“ADAM” District
Date: 06/01/2015       3:15 AM
Location: 4800 Leopard Street
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated
P.C. 49.04       Class B Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1506010027
With only two cars on the street, a patrol car and a drunk driver, the suspected intoxicated driver somehow managed to crash into the back of a Corpus Christi Police unit that was on patrol.

The police unit had slowed down while traveling east, to observe some subjects walking in the parking lot of a business in the 4800 block of Leopard Street.  The patrol car was then struck from the rear by a 2012 Nissan Altima sedan also traveling east on Leopard Street.

After an investigation, officers determined that the driver of the Nissan, Arthur Walker (06/18/1976), was intoxicated.  He was arrested for driving while intoxicated.

Neither the officer, nor the suspected drunk driver were injured in the crash.

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Suspect vehicle that crashed into patrol unit

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Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Video of Dillard’s Theft Released

Date: 05/28/2015       11:15 AM
Location: 5400 South Padre Island Drive
Offense: Theft *UPDATE*
P.C. 31.03       State Jail Felony
Case Number: 1505280059
Corpus Christi Police Detectives have released camera surveillance images of a man they believe stole $12,000 worth of watches from a store in La Palmera Mall on May

A store employee from the Dillard’s Store called Corpus Christi Police after he performed an inventory check and discovered forty watches missing from a display counter.  The employee reviewed store video and noticed that two days ago a male suspect reached behind the jewelry counter and stole a display of watches. At the time, the theft went unnoticed by any of the employees working the jewelry department.

The suspect in this case has not been identified, and detectives need you help in solving this crime.  The suspect is described as a male, with a white shirt, black shorts, a black cap and sunglasses.  The first video clip shows him walking the floor of the store prior to stealing the items.  The second video clip appears to show the suspect walking away from the watch counter carrying items in his hands.

Anyone with information about this case should call the Corpus Christi Police Property Crimes Detectives at 886-2840. Anyone who would like to keep their identity secret and provide information to the Detectives should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the tip online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

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Suspect walking out with items

 

Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District, Patrol Division

Police Investigate Cheyenne St. Homicide

Date: May 29, 2015   7:30 AM
Location: 658 Cheyenne Street
Offense: Murder
P.C. 19.02   First Degree Felony
Case Number: 1505290030
Corpus Christi Police responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle parked in the driveway of an abandoned home located at 658 Cheyenne Street.

When officers arrived they observed a silver Ford F150 truck parked inside of a fence in the driveway.  As officers were investigating this call, they went to the rear of the detached garage on the property.  As they approached a back door to the garage, a male that had blood on his clothing and hands exited the door.
Officers immediately detained the man.

Once inside the garage, officers located the body of a female that appeared to have signs of trauma.

At this time it is unknown what type of weapon was used in this crime, and the victim’s identity is not known.

The man was taken in for questioning.

Adam District, Charlie District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report 05/29/2015

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 223 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight May 28 to 7:00 a.m. on May 29, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“ADAM” District
Date: 05/28/2015       7:20 PM
Location: 3500 Leopard Street
Offense: Aggravated Assault
P.C. 22.02       Second Degree Felony
Case Number: 1505280128
A 31 year old male walked into Spohn Memorial Hospital after he was stabbed in the forearm Hospital staff notified Corpus Christi Police and the victim told officers that he was at a home behind the HEB Store located in the 3500 block of Leopard Street when two males started fighting.  The victim said he attempted to break up the fight and ended up getting stabbed in his left forearm.  Once he was cut the fighting stopped and another unknown person present at this house gave him a ride to the hospital emergency room.  The victim could not provide officers with any suspect information or an accurate address of the assault. The victim sustained non-life threatening injuries.

 

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Adam District, Bravo District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report 05/28/2015

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 226 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight May 27 to 7:00 a.m. on May 28, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“ADAM” District
Date: 05/28/2015       12:30 AM
Location: 5300 Leopard Street
Offense: False Report
P.C. 37.08       Class B Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1505280005
A female called Corpus Christi Police and reported to them that her boyfriend had assaulted her and held her against her will at a motel for three days.

Officers arrived at the motel, located at 5300 Leopard Street, and found the 24 year old female.  She told them about being hit several times in her face and head by her 30 year old boyfriend.  She also told them that she was not allowed to leave the motel for three days, and that he had prevented her from calling 911 for help.

Officers did not observe the female victim to have any injuries.

The female also told officers that the male had left the motel with his mother.

Other officers in the area spotted the mothers vehicle with the man inside traveling on Interstate 37.   Once they stopped the car, they brought the man back to the motel to be identified.

While officers were investigating this case, the female told them that she had made up the entire story just to get the man put in jail.

Officers arrested the female, Tracie Rios (10/08/1990), for making a false report to police, a Class B Misdemeanor.

The man was released at the scene.

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Adam District, Bravo District, Charlie District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report 05/26/2015

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 193 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight May 25 to 7:00 a.m. on May 26, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

 

“ADAM” District
Date: 05/26/2015       3:35 AM
Location: 10300 Leopard Street
Offense: Burglary
P.C. 30.02       State Jail Felony
Case Number: 1505260022
A Corpus Christi Police Officer on patrol was driving by a restaurant, located at 10309 Leopard Street, and observed the drive thru window to be broken out.

He stopped to investigate and could see movement inside the business.  Other officers arrived and surrounded the business.  They were able to convince the suspect to exit the restaurant and took him into custody.

Officers arrested the suspect, Charlie Zamarron (12/15/1994) for burglary.  He was additionally charged with resisting arrest when he refused to get into the patrol car to be transported to jail.  Charges of possession of a controlled substance were also added when a pill was found in his possession.

The owner of the restaurant was contacted and he came to the location and secured the broken window.

 

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Bravo District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Two Suspects Use Brick To Enter Store

DATE: May 17, 2015    3:45 AM
LOCATION: 5700 South Alameda Street
OFFENSE: Burglary
P.C. 30.02   State Jail Felony
CASE NUMBER: 1505170034
Corpus Christi Police Detectives have released camera surveillance images of two suspects that they believe broke the front glass door of a Stripes Store, located at 5702 South Alameda Street,  and went inside.

The two male suspects used a brick to break the glass and entered the business that was closed. One of the suspects goes to the beer cooler and takes 2 twelve packs of beer.   The second male runs behind the counter and takes two packs of cigarettes.   Both suspects then exit the front door through the broken glass of the front door.

Both suspects appear to be Hispanic males.  One of the suspects was in a green shirt and black jeans. He attempts to use his shirt to cover part of his face while standing at the cooler.  The second suspect, who is standing at the cigarette shelf, was wearing a black shirt with graphics on the back, blue jeans and a black baseball cap turned backwards.

The suspects in this case have not been identified and Detectives need your help in solving this crime.  Anyone with information about this case should call the Corpus Christi Police Criminal Investigations Division at 886-2840. Anyone who would like to keep their identity secret and provide information to the Detectives should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the tip online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

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Suspect 1 at cooler

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Suspect 2 walking behind counter

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Suspect 2 at cigarette shelf

Adam District, Community Outreach, Patrol Division

Corpus Christi Police Officer Discovers ATM Scam

Date: Friday, May 22, 2015, 14:12
Location: 5202 Interstate Highway 37 Access Road
Offense: Credit Card Abuse
Case Number: 1505220086

A Corpus Christi Police Officer’s keen attention as he used the automated teller machine at a convenience store Friday afternoon may have caused him to avoid becoming a victim of Credit Card Abuse.

A Corpus Christi Police Officer used the ATM machine at a store located at 5202 Interstate Highway 37 Access Road at 2pm Friday afternoon and noticed the plastic piece was loose when he slid in his ATM card into the machine. The Officer thought the piece was not seated properly and suspected the piece may not have been placed by the manufacturer and then the Officer pulled off the plastic piece which confirmed his suspicion. The Officer also noticed an additional piece above the card slot and discovered a camera. The Officer notified the store employees and the bank which owns the ATM. The bank sent a technician and confirmed to the officer that the two pieces the Officer discovered were not part of the machine. The Officer and store employees searched the store video and believe they have images of two suspects who placed the items on the machine at about 11:40am that day. The Officer took the two pieces to place in the evidence locker along with the copy of the video for Financial Crimes Detectives to investigate.

The suspects are two males and a more specific description may be provided at a later time after certain witnesses may be interviewed and Detectives attempt to identify the suspects. Meanwhile, the public is urged to conduct a careful review of ATM statements and notify their bank of any possible fraudulent charges. Anyone who used the ATM machine at the store at 5202 IH 37 Access between 11:40am and 2:00pm should pay careful attention to their bank statements and contact the Corpus Christi Police Financial Crimes Detectives at 886-2840.

A Corpus Christi Police Officer found these two pieces on an ATM Machine which are believed to be used for a scam
A Corpus Christi Police Officer found these two pieces on an ATM Machine which are believed to be used for a scam. This shows the back of the green piece which has electronics believed to store card information.
This is a front view of the green piece which is where the ATM cards are slid into the machine.
This is a front view of the green piece added to the ATM by suspected scammers which is where the ATM cards are slid into the machine.

To reduce the risk of this type of criminal activity, the public should have the habit of using the same ATM machines in order to be familiar with the machine and recognize when there are alterations to the machine they use. Never rely on the help of a stranger to retrieve a confiscated or stuck ATM card. Do not use an ATM where people loiter nearby. Beware of ATM machines with an unusually large amount of warnings or signs as those may conceal extra parts used for scams. If you use an unfamiliar ATM, it is best to use one in a building such as a bank, and look over it carefully for any parts that may be “add ons” and not installed by the manufacturer. If you notice any alterations to the ATM, notify the local law enforcement agency right away.

Bravo District, Charlie District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report 05/22/2015

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 209 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight May 21 to 7:00 a.m. on May 22, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“BRAVO” District
Date: 05/21/2015       12:20 PM
Location: 7600 South Padre Island Drive
Offense: Theft
P.C. 31.03       Class A Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1505210054
Corpus Christi Police were called after a male suspect attempted to steal 19 pairs of sunglasses and a couple of shirts from the Premier Yamaha Shop located at 7601 South Padre Island Drive.

Once outside, the male suspect attempted to flee the store, but was chased down by several store employees. He was held for a while, but he managed to escape by running across the freeway and into an apartment complex.

The male suspect dropped all of the property he was attempting to steal but left behind the motorcycle he drove up on.

Officers arrived at the store, and while they did not find the suspect, they did impound the 2003 Yamaha motorcycle.

The store employees told officers that the value of all the merchandise that the suspect attempted to steal was over $1000.

Officers continue to investigate this case, however, at this time no suspects have been arrested.

 

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