Category Archives: Patrol Division

Delta District, Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division

Truck Strikes Man On Bike On Agnes Street

Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2015, 16:57
Location: 3100 Agnes Street
Event: Vehicle Crash
Crash Number: C1501470

A 56-year-old man died as a result of a vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon on the 3100 block of Agnes Street.

Corpus Christi Police responded to a report of a vehicle crash at 4:57pm. Corpus Christi Police learned that a 24-year-old man drove a Chevy Silverado east on the 3100 block of Agnes Street at a little before 5pm. Officers believe the 56-year-old man rode a bicycle east on Agnes on the sidewalk and then turned the bicycle into the road to cross one vacant lane of travel into the interior lane of travel when the bike was struck by the Silverado.

The 56-year-old man was taken to the hospital by ambulance but the 56-year-old man did not survive his injuries. The Corpus Christi Police Traffic Safety Section responded to gather information and evidence from the scene in order to determine the exact sequence of events. Investigators are working to identify the 56-year-old man with certainty and then notify the next of kin. Investigators will also attempt to determine where the man was traveling from and the man’s destination. Investigators would like any information from the public that may aid this investigation. Investigators do not anticipate the 24-year-old man will receive any citations or criminal charges related to this crash unless new information surfaces which would make any charges appropriate. Anyone with additional information about this crash should contact the Corpus Christi Police Traffic Safety Section at 886-2600.

Charlie District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report 04/08/2015

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 222 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight April 7 to 7:00 a.m. on April 8, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“CHARLIE” District
Date: 04/07/2015       5:45 PM
Location: 4100 Teresa Street
Offense: Deadly Conduct
P.C.  22.05      Third Degree Felony
Case Number: 1504070127
Corpus Christi Police responded to several calls about shots being fired in the 4100 block of Teresa Street.

Officers arrived and were told by witnesses that two black males in a small black SUV were shooting at a man in a Toyota Rav 4 truck. The Toyota was found abandoned with the ignition on and radio playing in the 1100 block of Horne Road. It had the back window shot out.

Officers found six 9mm casings in the street.

No victims were located, and the license plates on the Toyota were from out of state. The vehicle was impounded.

At this time there is no description of any suspects that were involved.

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Charlie District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report 04/06/2015

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 175 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight April 5 to 7:00 a.m. on April 6, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“CHARLIE” District
Date: 04/05/2015       2:20 AM
Location: 4100 Brett Street
Offense: Burglary
P.C.  30.04      State Jail Felony
Case Number: 1504050020
Corpus Christi Police responded to a report of a burglary with the suspect being detained in the parking lot of an apartment complex located at 4101 Brett Street.  Officers arrived to find the suspect, Johnny Barrera (08/08/1990), being held down by a 28 year old male victim of an auto burglary.

The victim told officers that he had walked out to his truck to find the suspect prying on the driver door handle. The suspect attempted to run and the victim caught him and yelled at someone to call the police.

Officers arrived and the suspect was arrested for burglary. He was additionally charged with failure to identify when he lied to officers about his real name.

After confirming his real name, officers determined that the suspect had an outstanding warrant for his arrest for failure to appear.

 

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Criminal Intelligence Unit, Gang Unit, Patrol Division, Training Division

Officer Involved Shooting

UPDATE: The suspect in the shooting, Aaron Granberry DOB 7-5-1979) was released from the hospital and booked at CDC today.

Date: 04/05/2015            12:30  AM Location: 4200 Santa Fe Offense: Attempted Capital Murder P.C. 19.03       (1st Degree Felony) Case Number: 1504050010 On 04-04-2015 at approximately 10:15 PM, Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to a robbery of an individual in the area of 1700 Robin Drive. The victim had been pistol whipped and some personal property was taken. A suspect vehicle description was given to investigating officers. On 04-05-2015 at approximately 12:09 AM CCPD officers observed a vehicle matching the suspect vehicle description and attempted to make a traffic stop. The suspect vehicle fled and CCPD officers gave chase. The vehicle continued until it came to a sudden stop at Santa Fe and Robert drive. At approximately 12:30 AM the suspect exited the vehicle and fled on foot. Corpus Christi Police Officers chased the suspect. At some point during the foot pursuit, the suspect pointed a handgun at the officers. The officers fired, striking the suspect several times. The suspect was taken into custody. CCPD officers began first aid until Corpus Christi Fire Department medics arrived and transported the suspect to Spohn Memorial Hospital. The 4 officers involved will be placed on administrative leave as per department policy while the investigation is being conducted. The suspect is undergoing surgery and at this time is listed in serious condition. Any additional information will be released through the Corpus Christi Police Department Public Information Office.

Adam District, Charlie District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report 04/03/2015

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 216 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight April 2 to 7:00 a.m. on April 3, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“ADAM” District
Date: 04/02/2015       9:10 PM
Location: 700 Westchester Drive
Offense: Aggravated Assault
P.C.  22.02      Second Degree Felony
Case Number: 1504020140
An argument over a cell phone call led to one man being shot in the forearm.

The disturbance started when a 51 year old female got into a verbal argument with another female over the phone because she kept calling her cell phone looking for a girl named “Mia.”

A short time after she hung up on the girl, she walked outside of her home which is located in the 700 block of Westchester Drive and was attacked by two Hispanic females.  During the attack, the victim was able to call out to her brother who was inside watching television.  When he walked out, he was shot in the arm by a man that got out of a white color Nissan that was parked in the street.

After the shooting the two female suspects and the male, who had shot the gun, got in to the vehicle and fled the scene.

The 56 year old male was transported to Spohn Memorial Hospital by CCFD EMS with a single gunshot wound to his lower left arm.   The victims injuries do not appear to be life threatening.

Officers were able to locate the white Nissan car, that the suspects had fled the scene in, parked at the La Siesta Motel located in the 4300 block of Leopard Street.  The suspect vehicle was impounded.

Officers checked a room at the motel for the suspects, but neither the male nor the two females were located. At this time officers continue to investigate this case, and no suspects have been arrested.

 

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Bravo District, Charlie District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report 04/02/2015

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 195 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight April 1 to 7:00 a.m. on April 2, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“BRAVO” District
Date: 04/02/2015       6:20 AM
Location: 600 Robert Drive
Offense: Stalking
P.C.  42.072    Third Degree Felony
Case Number: 1504020020
A 26 year old female called Corpus Christi Police after an ex-boyfriend broke into her home located in the 600 block of Robert Drive and threatened her and her mother.

The female called police after hearing a side window of her home being broken out.  While on the phone with 911, the man made his way into the home.  Also inside the home was the female’s 65 year old mother.

Officers arrived and took the male suspect into custody.  He continued to make threats against both women.

The female victim told officers that the ex-boyfriend continues to harass her at home and at her place of employment.

Rudy Lozano (11/29/1987) was arrested for breaking the window, making threat and harassment.  All of those charges are Class B misdemeanors.  He was additionally charged with stalking, a third degree felony.

 

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Delta District, Patrol Division

Possible Jumper DisruptsTraffic Over Harbor Bridge For An Hour

Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2015 17:40
Location: 2500 State Highway 181
Event: Warrantless Mental Commitment
Case Number: 1504010107

Traffic was disrupted over the Harbor Bridge for an hour Wednesday evening because a 23-year-old woman climbed the structure of the bridge outside of the public access.

Corpus Christi Police responded to several calls of a woman who climbed the support structure of the Harbor Bridge in a dangerous manner at 5:40pm. The 23-year-old woman wore a white sleeveless shirt, pink shorts, and black sandals and climbed over barricades to the top support structure of the bridge. The Corpus Christi Police Hostage Negotiators responded along with the Corpus Christi Fire Department, The Corpus Christi Port Police, and the Corpus Christi Marina Patrol. Traffic was blocked in the lanes nearest to the 23-year-old woman until 6:45pm when the 23-year-old woman climbed down from the support structure and was apprehended by Corpus Christi Police.

The Corpus Christi Police took the 23-year-old woman to the hospital for a mental health evaluation so that she may get the help she needs.

The priority for the Corpus Christi Police Department is for the 23-year-old woman to get help she seeks, but it may be possible the woman could later face criminal charges of Criminal Trespass.

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

Patrol Report 04/01/2015

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 185 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight March 31 to 7:00 a.m. on April 1, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“ADAM” District
Date: 03/31/2015       4:45 PM
Location: 4500 Agnes Street
Offense: Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle
P.C.  31.07      State Jail Felony
Case Number: 1503310116
A 45 year old man called Corpus Christi Police after his truck was stolen from a business located at 4575 Agnes Street.

The man told officers that he was at the business to load some equipment and supplies and that he had left his keys in the ignition while going inside. When he returned to the parking lot near the loading docks he discovered that his 2008 Ford truck was gone.

Just after 6 PM other officers responding to a call about a suspicious vehicle parked in the 1900 block of Marguerite Street found the stolen truck and the suspect who had taken it.

Officers investigating the suspicious vehicle were told by witnesses that they had observed the truck make a wide right turn at a high rate of speed from Seventeenth Street onto Marguerite Street and almost hit a house.

With the help of witnesses officers found the man who had gotten out of the stolen truck.  Officers arrested, Jamey White 903/17/1980), for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.

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Bravo District, Charlie District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report 03/31/2015

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 218 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight March 30 to 7:00 a.m. on March 31, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“BRAVO” District
Date: 03/31/2015       12:30 AM
Location: 5800 South Padre Island Drive
Offense: Robbery
P.C.  29.02      Second Degree Felony
Case Number: 1503310012
A 43 year old male called Corpus Christi Police after he was robbed while working at a restaurant located at 5825 South Padre Island Drive.

The male victim said he was working as an exterminator when he was approached by another man in the parking lot.  The suspect said “give me all your money” and displayed a gun in his left hand.  The victim pulled out some cash and gave the suspect the money.

The suspect then fled on foot east from the restaurant parking lot.

Officers did not located the suspect, and continue to investigate this case.

 

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

Warrant Issued For Bank Robber

Date: March 24, 2015           12:15 PM
Location: 1300 Waldron Road
Offense: Aggravated Robbery
Case Number: 1503240070
Corpus Christi Police Detectives have issued an arrest warrant in connection to a bank robbery that occurred at the IBC Bank located at 1317 Waldron Road on March 24.

An arrest warrant has been issued for Christopher Birkigt (12/30/1967).  The warrant has a bond amount of $150,000.  The suspect is described as being 6’00” tall, and 240 pounds.  He has brown hair and blue eyes.

Anyone who knows the suspect wanted for this robbery, should call the Corpus Christi Police Robbery & Homicide Detectives at 886-2840. Anyone who would like to keep their identity secret and provide information to 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 Christopher Birkigt    (12/30/1967)

 

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Suspect at the counter of the IBC Bank