Category Archives: Patrol Division

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

Patrol Report May 16, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 209 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight May 15 to 7:00 a.m. May 16, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

“Charlie” District

Date: 05/15/2014   7:30 AM
Location: 5200 Tartan Drive
Offense: Burglary of a Vehicle (P.C. 30.04 Class A Misdemeanor)
Case Number: 1405150038

A 26 year old female victim reported to police that a handgun was taken from the center console of her vehicle while it was parked in her driveway in front of her residence in the 5200 block of Tartan Drive. The victim said she parked the truck about midnight on May 15, and at 7 AM she discovered that a suspect had entered her vehicle through the passenger side door and removed the gun.

“Bravo” District

Date: 05/15/2014 6:00 PM
Location: 6100 Saratoga Blvd.
Offense: Robbery (P.C. 29.02 2nd Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1405150136

Corpus Christi Police responded to a business for a call that two suspects were fighting with a Loss Prevention Officer at the entranced of the store. Officers found that Jesse James Alaniz (02-28-1993) and Jacob Rodriguez (10-16-1992) had stolen property from inside the store and were seen by employees unzipping a backpack that Mr. Rodriguez was wearing and put stolen property into it. They both then ran out of the store together without paying for the merchandise. When the Loss Prevention Officer tried to detain the subjects, they assaulted him in an attempt to get away. Both suspects were charged with robbery, a second degree felony, since the assault caused injury and pain to the victim.

 

“Adam” District

Date: 05/15/2014  4:50 PM
Location: 3800 U.S. Highway 77
Offense: Robbery (P.C. 29.02 2nd Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1405150120

Corpus Christi Police responded to a business after two Loss Prevention Officers at that store attempted to stop a shoplifter who then punched and fought with them. Officers reported that the suspect entered the business, got a shopping cart, and began to fill it up with items. The suspect then went to the return line and attempted to return the items he had just put in the cart. When the employees refused to make the return, the suspect began to push the cart of items out the door without paying for them. The suspect punched, kicked and elbowed the two Loss Prevention Officers causing them to suffer scrapes and bruises. The suspect fled on foot into a field behind the business. Corpus Christi Police Officers located Myrion Coleman (01-19-1978) hiding in the back yard of a home in the 13900 block of River Run Drive and he was taken into custody and charged with robbery, a second degree felony. The almost $800 in stolen property was returned to the store.

 

“Adam” District

Date: 05/15/2014 12:35 PM
Location: 3900 Granite Peak Drive
Offense: Burglary of a Building(PC 30.02 State Jail Felony)
Case Number: 1405080144 

A 50 year old male reported that sometime between 6 PM on May 14 and 8 AM on May 15, suspects forced open the back door to his house which is under construction in the 3900 block of Granite Peak Drive. The suspect removed flooring, cabinet hardware, and cabinet doors and exited the home through the garage door.

 

“Bravo” District

Date: 05/16/2014 2:25 AM
Location: 5700 Kerry Street
Offense: Aggravated Assault (PC 22.02 2nd Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1405160006

A 50 year old female victim found wondering around and disoriented in the 5700 block of Kerry Street told Corpus Christi Police Officers that she was assaulted with a metal towel rack by, Yvonne Howard (02-24-1987). The victim told officers that they live together at an apartment in the 4000 block of Schanen Drive, and they got into a disturbance over a messy apartment. The disturbance turned physical when the suspect began to hit the victim in the head with her fists and then repeatedly struck her with a metal towel rack that the suspect pulled off the bathroom wall.  The victim was able to flee the apartment when the suspect began to throw up and she ran until she was found in the 5700 block of Kerry Street. The victim was taken to the hospital by CCFD EMS and the suspect was arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, a second degree felony, and was also found to have an outstanding felony warrant for arrest.

 

Search the website Crimereports.com to research all reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi. Anyone who knows any additional information about these crimes should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2841. Information about unsolved crimes may be provided to investigators anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at 888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Delta District, Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division

Police Hope Video Leads To A Suspect In Hit And Run

Date: 05/11/2014 7:11 PM
Location: Mary Street and Harmon Street
Offense: Accident Involving Injury (TC 550.021 3rd Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1405110126

 
Corpus Christi Police Traffic Investigators are still investigating a hit and run crash involving a pedestrian at Harmon St. and Mary St. on May 11, 2014. The victim, a 56 year old female, suffered injuries to her hip and lower legs. Images obtained from a nearby video camera show a black truck traveling west on Mary St. when it went through the four way stop sign at the intersection. The truck then stopped and began to reverse. The vehicle then backed into the victim as she was crossing the street. The truck then began to drive forward striking the victim again and dragging her under the vehicle for several feet. The suspect is described as a male, 30-40 years of age, wearing a tan straw cowboy hat. He was driving a full size black Chevrolet truck, 2003 – 2006 year model, with chrome on the wheel wells, and chrome step sides. The vehicle is low with distinct chrome flaring on the fenders. The vehicle has a large nerf bars and appears to have a low profile tool box. The truck was last seen traveling south on Harmon Street. Anyone who can identify the individual responsible, or has any additional information about this crime should call the Corpus Christi Police Hit and Run Detectives at 886-2689. Anyone who would like to keep their identity secret and still provide information to Detectives should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information 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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Adam District, Bravo District, Charlie District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report May 15, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 206 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight May 14 to 7:00 a.m. May 15, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

“Adam” District
Date: 05/14/2014 1:57 PM
Location: 13630 Norhtwest Blvd.
Offense: Terrorist Threat (PC 22.07 Class B Misdemeanor)
Case Number: 1405140072

 

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to a business at 13630 Northwest Blvd. for a subject refusing to leave. The officers contacted Mark Verastiqui (03-11-73) who was yelling vulgarities in front of customers and children. Officers detained him in a police unit and while seated in the back seat he head butted the cage in the unit causing a small gash on his upper forehead. He then began spitting blood all over the inside of the police car. The suspect made threats to kill the employees at the business and threatened to shoot the officers. CCFD EMS responded to the scene and he refused to let medics tend to his cut and he was transported to the hospital. There he still refused to let anyone treat the injury, and continued to scream vulgar insults at the officers and hospital personnel. A medical refusal was obtained and the suspect was booked at the City Detention Center for making the threats which is a Class B Misdemeanor, and disorderly conduct, a Class C misdemeanor, for yelling vulgarities that offended the business employees and the customers.

“Charlie” District
Date: 05/14/2014 7:15 PM
Location: 2700 Camargo St.
Offense: Burglary of Habitation (P.C. 30.02 2nd Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1405140116

 
Corpus Christi Police responded to a residence in the 2700 block of Camargo Street for a burglary in progress. Upon arrival, the officers saw David Garcia (04/17/1980) coming out of the house and Geronimo Sanchez (11/03/1980) was sitting inside a vehicle that was full of property taken from the home. Mr. Garcia told officers that he lived at the home. When the 63 year old female homeowner arrived, she stated that Mr. Garcia had been legally evicted from the home last year, because he was pawning property that belonged to her. The victim stated that she would press charges on both men because she is tired of them stealing from her home. The investigation revealed that the suspects gained entry to the house through a back living room door and ransacked the home. Both suspects were also found to have guns in their possession. Mr. Garcia was booked on charges of burglary of a habitation, possession of marijuana, and unlawful carrying of a weapon, Mr. Sanchez was charged with burglary of a habitation and felon in possession of a firearm a third degree felony.

“Adam” District
Date: 05/14/2014 11:45 PM
Location: 900 South Navigation Blvd.
Offense: Assault (PC 22.01 Class A Misdemeanor)
Case Number: 1405140136

 
Corpus Christi Police responded to an assault call at an apartment complex in the 900 block of
South Navigation Blvd. The suspect, Billy Bisby (12-13-79) had assaulted a 34 year old victim, and left the area in a vehicle. After officers left the scene the suspect returned to the apartment kicked in the door and stole the victim’s purse. With officers assistance, the victim then left the apartment to stay at another location. Again, after everyone had left the apartment the suspect came back to the apartment and then began to call the victim on the phone over 10 times. He was leaving the area again in a vehicle when he was spotted by officers at the Interstate 37 and Navigation intersection. The suspect was arrested for the assault and theft for the purse which he still had in the car.

“Bravo” District
Date: 05/15/2014 2:25 AM
Location: 5800 State Highway 358 West
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated (PC 49.04 Class B Misdemeanor)
Case Number: 1405150013

 
Several Corpus Christi Police units responded to a rollover crash on State Highway 358 West between Airline Road and Staples Street. Kristina Gonzalez (11-21-1987) was driving her 2004 Mazda Sedan when she lost control and struck the center median on the freeway causing her vehicle to roll over. Officers arrived and found the vehicle flipped over and resting on its passenger side. The driver was not pinned in the vehicle, but was unable to get out. CCFD EMS and Rescue units responded and they were able to stabilize the car and get her out with a ladder. During the investigation of the crash, officers found the driver to be intoxicated. She was taken to the hospital for treatment and there she consented to give a specimen of her blood. After being medically cleared and she was taken to the City Detention Center, and charged with Driving While Intoxicated.

Search the website Crimereports.com to research all reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi. Anyone who knows any additional information about these crimes should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2841. Information about unsolved crimes may be provided to investigators anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at 888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Adam District, Patrol Division

Verbal Threat Leads to Arrest On Santa Gertrudis Drive

Date: 05/14/2014 10:00 AM
Location: 14700 Santa Gertrudius Drive
Offense: Aggravated Assault (PC 22.02 1st Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1405140038

 
Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to a residence in the 14700 block of Santa Gertrudis Drive for an assault involving a weapon. Officers arrived and found the suspect who was unarmed on the sidewalk in front of the residence. The 57 year old female victim who had left the location prior to police arrival returned to speak to officers at the scene. It was determined that she had taken a shotgun away from the suspect after he made verbal threats to kill her during the disturbance. The investigation revealed that no shots were fired and nobody was injured.  The suspect,  Phillip Newman, (01/22/1985) was arrested and transported to the City Detention Center for Aggravated Assault.

Delta District, Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division

Morning Traffic Over the Harbor Bridge Disrupted By Overturned Dump Truck

Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2014, 8:40am
Location: 2500 State Highway 181
Event: Traffic Crash
Crash Number: C1401903

An overturned dump truck blocked all the southbound lanes of travel over the Harbor Bridge into Corpus Christi Tuesday morning for about 3 hours. Corpus Christi Police responded to a vehicle crash on the Harbor Bridge at 8:40am. Officers learned a black 2005 Chevrolet 2 door sedan operated by a 23-year-old woman had stalled in the right lane of traffic on the up side of the Harbor Bridge as it had run out of fuel. Officers learned a yellow 2013 dump truck traveled in the right lane and was unable to avoid a collision with the sedan. The dump truck overturned and landed on its side. The 23-year-old woman was taken to the hospital by ambulance with non-life threatening injuries. Two other passengers in the sedan were uninjured. The 54-year-old male operator of the dump truck was not injured in the crash. The crash site was cleaned by about 11:30am.

Bravo District, Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division

Morning Traffic on SPID Disrupted by Downed Power Lines

Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2014, 5:21am
Location: State Highway 358 at Airline Drive
Event: Freeway Interruption
Event Number: 1405016191

Downed power lines interrupted the morning traffic on the South Padre Island Drive freeway at Airline for about 5 hours Tuesday morning. Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint of downed power lines that crossed all lanes of travel on the freeway at 5:21am. As many as thirteen Police units from Corpus Christi Police and the Texas Department of Public Safety directed motorists from the hazard until the power lines were repaired. The Officers reported the lines were brought down because of a lightning strike and no injuries or other damage was reported. The freeway was reopened to normal use at 10:30am.

Delta District, Patrol Division

Police Arrest Man for Aggravated Assault On Police on People’s Street

Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2014, 14:19
Location: Peoples Street at Water Street
Offense: Aggravated Assault on a Peace Officer (Penal Code Section 22.02) 1st Degree Felony
Case Number: 1405070091

Corpus Christi Police arrested 21-year-old Nicolas Kuntscher (1/21/1993) for aggravated assault on a peace officer, theft, and evading arrest at People’s Street and Water Street Wednesday afternoon. Corpus Christi Police Detectives conducted surveillance on Kuntscher and observed Kuntscher commit a theft. Detectives moved to apprehend Kuntscher, but Kuntscher was able to get into a maroon 1999 Chevrolet Suburban and flee from the scene. While in flight in the vehicle, Detectives reported Kuntscher used his vehicle as a weapon in an attempt to injure Officers who attempted to apprehend Kuntscher. Kuntscher fled in the vehicle until Kuntscher crashed the vehicle at the 500 block of Clifford Street. Officers arrested Kuntscher and then took him for a medical evaluation before Officers delivered Kuntscher to the city detention center. No injuries were reported.

Adam District, Bravo District, Charlie District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report May 7, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 162 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight May 6 to 7:00 a.m. May 7, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

“Adam” District

Date: Tuesday, May 06, 2014, 10:50 PM
Location: 900 Nandina Drive
Offense: Deadly Conduct (Penal Code Section 22.05) 3rd Degree Felony
Case Number: 1405060135
Corpus Christi Police responded to a call for shots fired at Nandina Dr. and Mimosa Dr. Officers contacted a resident in the 900 block of Nandina Dr about half a block from the intersection where several spent shell casings were found. The resident said a bullet hit their window and ended up in a room inside the home on the carpet. No other bullet holes were located and it appears the house was struck by chance. The only suspect description was a SUV that was observed by witnesses leaving the area at the time the shots were heard.

“Bravo” District
Date: Tuesday, May 06, 2014, 3:25 PM
Location: 10000 Compton Rd
Offense: Agg. Robbery (Penal Code Section 29.03) 1st Degree Felony
Case Number: 1405060078
Officers were dispatched to the 10000 block of Compton Road for a robbery. A 45-year-old female victim reported that she was confronted by a 34-year-old suspect, James Duvall (06/30/1979). The 45-year-old women reported to officers that Duvall pulled out a knife and demanded three dollars that he believed the victim owed him. Officers were speaking to witnesses when the suspect came walking up and Duvall was arrested for robbery, a first degree felony punishable by 99 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.

“Charlie” District
Date: Tuesday, May 07, 2014, 1:40 AM
Location: 5400 S. Staples St.
Offense: Poss. of a Controlled Substance (Health and Safety Code Section 481.118) Class B
Case Number: 1405070012
Officers conducting a bar check at 5413 South Staples found the manager of the bar was intoxicated. Rebecca Ramirez (01/25/1978) who stated she was the manager, displayed signs of being intoxicated while speaking to officers She was placed under arrest for TABC violation 104.01, Lewd Immoral/Indecent Conduct. Following the arrest, during a search of her property, officers found pills in her wallet not prescribed to her. Officers delivered Ramirez to the City Detention Center charging her with Possession of Controlled Substance and Lewd Immoral Indecent Conduct.

Search the website Crimereports.com to research all reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi. Anyone who knows any additional information about these crimes should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2841. Information about unsolved crimes may be provided to investigators anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at 888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Delta District, Patrol Division

Police Locate 10 year old Boy Thanks to Public Help

Date: Friday, May 2, 2014, 9:28am
Location: 4401 Greenwood Drive
Offense: Runaway
Case Number: 1405020043

A woman at 3002 Antelope Street reported the location of a runaway 10 year old boy to the Corpus Christi Police Tuesday evening. The 10 year old boy runaway from school on the 4400 block of Greenwood Drive Friday morning and had not been seen from guardians until the woman called Police Tuesday at 6:22pm after local media reported the story of the missing 10 year old boy. Corpus Christi Police collected the 10 year old boy and made sure he was unharmed, then returned him to his proper guardian. It was not reported how long the 10 year old boy was in the presence of the woman before she phoned Police or why he was at the particular location.

The Corpus Christi Police would like to thank the members in the community for the help to locate the boy safely.

Bravo District, Charlie District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report May 6, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 217 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight May 5 to 7:00 a.m. May 6, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

“Bravo” District

Date: Tuesday, May 06, 2014, 2:13am
Location: 7200 South Padre Island Drive
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated (Penal Code Section 49.04) Class B Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1405060012

Corpus Christi Police arrested 23-year-old Joshua Fischer (12/20/1990) for driving while intoxicated at the 7200 block of South Padre Island Drive Tuesday morning. A Corpus Christi Police Officer was at a nightclub to monitor the crowd leaving at 2:13am when he heard a car accelerate rapidly and spin its tires. The Officer stopped the black 2007 Scion and discovered the driver, Joshua Fischer, was intoxicated. The Officer impounded the vehicle and delivered Fischer to the city detention center.

 

“Charlie” District

Date: Monday, May 6, 2014, 18:43
Location: 3900 Santa Fe Street
Event: Major Vehicle Crash
Crash Number: C1401772

A 14-year-old boy was taken to the hospital by ambulance after he was struck by a Sport Utility Vehicle while he rode a motorized scooter on the 3900 block of Santa Fe Street Monday night. The 14-year-old boy rode a motorized scooter on the sidewalk at 6:43pm and turned into the road in front of a black 2014 Ford Explorer operated by a 73-year-old man. The 14-year-old boy was taken to the hospital with non life threatening injuries and Officers recorded the 14-year-old boy suffered broken bones and was listed in stable condition. The 73-year-old man was treated by an ambulance crew for chest pains and released. No citations were issued.

Search the website Crimereports.com to research all reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi. Anyone who knows any additional information about these crimes should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2841. Information about unsolved crimes may be provided to investigators anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at 888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.