Category Archives: Patrol Division

Charlie District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report 02/25/2015

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 157 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight February 24 to 7:00 a.m. on February 25, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

 

“CHARLIE” District
Date: 02/25/2015       1:05 AM
Location: 4900 State Highway 358 East
Offense: Intoxicated Assault
P.C.  49.07      Third Degree Felony
Case Number: 1502250007
Corpus Christi Police responded to a call about a vehicle traveling the wrong direction on State Highway 358 near Rodd Field Road.

Officers spotted the 2013 Hyundai Sonata sedan traveling west in the east bound lanes of the freeway near South Staples Street. As the vehicle approached the Everhart Road overpass, it crashed head on into a white Dodge Caravan occupied by a 23 year old female driver, her 24 year old male passenger and three small children.

The male passenger suffered a broken leg. The female driver is being treated at Spohn Memorial Hospital for injuries that were thought not to be life threatening. The three children ranging in age from 3 years to 5 months old were not injured.

After an investigation, officers determined that the driver that was going the wrong direction was not injured, but he was intoxicated. Zachary Glazener (06/08/1994) was arrested for intoxication assault because of the serious injuries he caused to the occupants of the white minivan.

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Charlie District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report 02/24/2015

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 168 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight February 23 to 7:00 a.m. on February 24, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“DELTA” District
Date: 02/24/2015       1:45 AM
Location: 500 South Staples Street
Offense: Possession of a Controlled Substance
P.C.  38.04      Third Degree Felony
Case Number: 1502240008
A Corpus Christi Police Officer on patrol was attempting to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation when the driver of the car attempted to flee.

The officer observed the 2000 Chevrolet truck make an improper turn from Marguerite Street onto S. Staples Street.
When the officer went to stop the car, he sped away.

Other responding officers located the car abandoned near the 500 block of S. Staples Street, and then officers found the suspect walking between some buildings in the area.

Offices contacted the male suspect, Espiridion Suarez (06/03/1982), and placed him under arrest for evading police in a vehicle.  He was additionally charged with possession of a controlled substance, a state jail felony, when it was discovered he tried to toss a bag of methamphetamine.  The drugs were recovered, and the suspects’ car was impounded.

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Bravo District, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Suspect Booked For Kidnapping

Date: 02/22/2015            4:30 AM                        *UPDATE*
Location: 2002 Yorktown Boulevard
Offense: Agg. Kidnapping
P.C. 20.04        First Degree Felony
Case Number: 1502220027
At approximately 11:20 AM on Sunday, six year old, Kloe Donohoo, was located safe and sound after being abducted from her home in the 2000 block of Yorkton Boulevard.

A DPS Trooper observed the stolen 1998 Dodge Caravan on Interstate 10 near Ozona Texas.   He stopped the vehicle and took the suspect, Austin Carlin (05/01/1995) into custody without incident.

Corpus Christi Police Detectives went to west Texas to pick up the suspect.  Just before midnight last night the suspect was booked into the City Detention Center.  He faces charges of aggravated kidnapping and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.

Bravo District, Charlie District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report 02/23/2015

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 161 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight February 22 to 7:00 a.m. on February 23, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“BRAVO” District
Date: 02/22/2015       7:45 PM
Location: 5600 Saratoga Boulevard
Offense: Robbery P.C.  28.02      Second Degree Felony Case Number: 1502220117
A 27 year old female victim called Corpus Christi Police after a man assaulted her and tried to take her purse while she was walking to her car in the parking lot of Kohl’s.

The female told officers that she was getting in her car, when a man came up behind her and hit her on the back of the head. He then started trying to yank her purse off of her shoulder. The victim fought back and was able to pull the suspects shirt off and scratch him. She was able to hold onto her purse and the male gave up on the attack and took off running. He got into a maroon sedan and left the area.

The suspect did leave his t-shirt and sandals behind which officers recovered. He was described as being a Hispanic male, 5’5” tall, heavy set, short hair, and clean shaven. The victim was treated by CCFD EMS for minor injuries.

Officers did not locate the suspect and continue to investigate this crime.
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Adam District, Bravo District, Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District, Patrol Division

Amber Alert Issued for Missing 6 year old

Date: 2/22/2015            4:30am
Location: 2002 Yorktown
Offense: Kidnapping
P.C. 20.03        Third Degree Felony
Case Number: 1502220027

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Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to 2002 Yorktown in reference to a missing child. Officers contacted the adult relative of the child who stated that she got up at approximately 4:30am to check something in the kitchen. When she checked on the children that were staying with her she noticed that 6 year old Kloe Donohoo   was gone. She then discovered that the suspect 19 year old Austin Carlin and her van were also gone. Police are actively searching for this child.

The van is a white Dodge Caravan LP 6BZXV. If you have any information or you spot the vehicle and missing child, please call 911.

UPDATE.

At approximately 11:20am Kloe Donohoo was located safe and sound. A DPS Trooper was on I-10 near Ozona Texas and observed the vehicle. He stopped the vehicle and took the suspect into custody without incident. Corpus Christi Police Detectives are on the way to scene to interview the suspect and facilitate the reunion of Kloe and her parents.

The Corpus Christi Police Department would like to thank all those who assisted in the recover of Kloe. A press conference is in the works and will planned later today.

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

Robbery Suspect Leaves Valentine’s Wishes

Date: 2/15/2015            6:40 AM
Location: 5600 Kostoryz Road
Offense: Aggravated Robbery
P.C. 29.03        First Degree Felony
Case Number: 1502150046
Corpus Christi Police Detectives have released camera surveillance images of a suspect they believe is involved in two separate armed robberies that both occurred in the early morning hours of Sunday, February 15. A clerk told officers that a male suspect entered the Stripes Store, located at 5645 Kostoryz Road, and went straight up to the counter, displayed a knife, and demanded cash. When the clerk hesitated, the suspect slammed the knife down on the counter. The clerk then handed the suspect cash from the register.  Before leaving the suspect threw a $1 bill back at the clerk and said “Happy Valentine’s Day.”

Officers also believe this same suspect may have been involved in a separate armed robbery 20 minutes prior to this at the Texas Star located at 5636 Weber Road.  At this time there are no images of the suspect at that location but the clerk told officers that the suspect entered the store covering his face and demanding money. The suspect slapped a large knife on the store counter and pointed it at the clerk. Once the suspect had the cash from the register he said “Happy Valentine’s Day” and left out the front door.

Detectives were able to obtain camera images from the stores security system that shows a male, with a bald head, large build, about 5`8” tall and 180 pounds.

The suspect in this case was not located and Detectives need your help in identifying this individual.  Anyone with information about this case should call the Corpus Christi Police 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 into store.

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Suspect at the counter of store

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Counter side view of suspect

Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District, Narcotics/Vice Division, Patrol Division

Officers Complete Search Of Churchill St. Home

Detectives with the Corpus Christi Police Narcotics unit executed a search warrant at 3001 Churchill Street after the Criminal Investigation Division and the Identification Division completed their examination of the crime scene regarding the shooting of the three SWAT officers yesterday.

The narcotics officers returned to perform the search warrant yesterday afternoon and they seized 16.21 grams of powdered cocaine, 22.71 grams of crack cocaine, 15.67 grams of Alprazolam, 4.58 grams of Tramadol, and 1.7 grams of marijuana. They also confiscated over $600 in cash. Officers arrested Santiago Garcia (12/07/1984) and he has been charged with Manufacturing and Delivery of a Controlled Substance, Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Dangerous Drugs.

The City of Corpus Christi Code Enforcement also responded to the scene and found the resident was stealing water and the utilities enforcement disconnected the water meter. The Gas Department responded to the scene and found the resident to also be stealing gas. The Gas Department shut off the natural gas supply and removed the gas meter to the home. The electrical system at the home was deemed to be dangerous and A.E.P. officials removed the electrical meter.

Code Enforcement is also opening a case for Minimum Standards, Keeping Clear Sidewalks, Curbs & Gutters, Open Storage, Litter & Solid Waste and substandard structure at the home.

Adam District, Charlie District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report 02/20/2015

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 181 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight February 19 to 7:00 a.m. on February 20, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.
“ADAM” District
Date: 02/20/2015       12:40 AM
Location: 1000 West Point Road
Offense: Arson
P.C.  28.02      Second Degree Felony
Case Number: 1502200007
Corpus Christi Police and Fire Department units responded to 1025 West Point Road, the Church of Christ for a fire.  Officers arrived and found the church was engulfed in flames.

Officers believe that the fire started outside on the west side of the church.

Arson investigators from the fire department are currently investigating this suspicious fire.

 

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Bravo District, Charlie District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report 02/19/2015

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 171 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight February 18 to 7:00 a.m. on February 19, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“BRAVO” District
Date: 02/19/2015       5:10 AM
Location: 5700 Saratoga Boulevard
Offense: Aggravated Robbery
P.C.  29.03      First Degree Felony
Case Number: 1502190021
A 30 year old man called Corpus Christi Police after he was assaulted and shot at by three men in the parking lot of an apartment complex located at 5701 Saratoga Boulevard.

The victim had a chipped tooth from where the suspects had hit him in the mouth with the butt of a pistol while he was sitting in a car with several other males. The victim said there was a dispute with a 23 year old male that he knows over a car title.  The victim told officers that he was held from behind while he sat in the front seat by two other males, he did not know, sitting in the back seat. After he was hit in the mouth with the gun, the suspect in the driver’s seat fired a shot from a handgun at him but missed.  The round struck a parked truck next to them. The victim was able to get out of the vehicle and hide until officers arrived.

Officers at the scene recovered a 9 millimeter caliber handgun they believe the suspect used in the parking lot. They believe the suspect may have tossed the weapon because it jammed and would not fire. The suspects all fled in a white Chevrolet Cavalier with the victim’s wallet.

The victim was able to give officers the name of the suspect that fired the gun at him however he was not located. He was treated at the scene by CCFD EMS for minor injuries.

Officers continue to investigate this case and no arrests have been made.
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Charlie District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Versace Sunglasses Thief

Date: 2/9/2015            1:10 PM
Location: 5400 South Padre Island Drive
Offense: Theft
P.C. 31.03        Class A Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1502090074
Corpus Christi Police Detectives have released camera surveillance images of a suspect they believe is involved in a theft of several high priced Versace sunglasses on February 9.

A store employee of The Sunglasses Hut, located at La Palmera Mall, 5488 S. Padre Island Drive, called Corpus Christi Police after a man walked in and tried on a pair of women’s  Versace sunglasses. The male then stuck four pairs of sunglasses in the sleeves of his shirt, and ran out of the store. The total value of the four pair of Versace sunglasses was almost $950.

Detectives were able to obtain camera images from the stores security system that shows a male, 5’6” to 5’8” tall, medium build and clean shaven. He was wearing a light colored long sleeved button down shirt, blue jeans, dark tennis shoes, and a dark cap.

The suspect in this case was not located and Detectives need your help in identifying this individual.  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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camera images from the stores security system

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camera images from the stores security system