Category Archives: Patrol Division

Patrol Report March 19, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 189 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight March 18 to 7:00 a.m. March 19, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Bravo” District

Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2014, 18:46

Location: South Padre Island Drive at Behmann Street

Offense: Evading Arrest (Penal Code Section 38.04) Class A Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1403180122

Corpus Christi Police arrested 23-year-old Rocardo Landa (5/10/1990) for evading arrest and for obstructing a highway on South Padre Island Drive at Behmann Street Tuesday night. A Corpus Christi Police Officer on routine patrol saw Landa cross the freeway as a pedestrian which the Officer recognized as an unreasonably unsafe act. The Officer confronted Landa about the violation and Landa ran from the Officer. The Officer chased and captured Landa and arrested him for evading arrest, which is punishable by up to a year in jail and up to a $4,000 fine, and for obstructing the highway which is punishable by up to 6 months in jail and up to a $2,000 fine. The Officer then delivered Landa to the city detention center.

 

Date: Monday, March 17, 2014

Location: 1805 Rodd Field Road

Offense: Burglary of a Building (Penal Code Section 30.02) State Jail Felony

Case Number: 1403170052

A 59-year-old man reported several burglaries to Goodwill Industries locations in Corpus Christi to the Corpus Christi Police Monday. The 59-year-old man told Officers some unknown person or persons have broken locks to their trailers and stolen the items from inside the trailers on five separate occasions in Corpus Christi in the past several days. The 59-year-old man told Officers the locations targeted by the thieves are 5601 Kostoryz Road, 2306 Airline Road, 1805 Rodd Field Road, and twice at 6526 Staples Street.

 

“Charlie” District

Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2014, 5:12am

Location: 5901 Weber Road

Offense: Possession of Marijuana (Health and Safety Code Section 481.121) Class A Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1403190027

Corpus Christi Police acted on a Crime Stoppers tip and arrested 20-year-old Jason Stahley for Possession of Marijuana at an apartment located at 5901 Weber Road Wednesday morning. Corpus Christi Police Patrol Officers investigated the claim that narcotics sales were conducted at the apartment and the Officers discovered marijuana. Officers arrested Stahley and delivered him to the city detention center.

 

Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2014, 13:56

Location: 4025 Prescott Street

Event: Vehicle Crash into a Building

Crash Number: C1401082

Corpus Christi Police responded to a crash in which a vehicle struck a building at 4025 Prescott Street Tuesday afternoon. Officers learned a 75-year-old woman mistook the accelerator for the brake when she attempted to park and caused her maroon 1993 Ford F-150 pickup to strike the front of the building. No injuries were reported and no citations were issued. The owner of the building estimated the crash caused $15,000 dollars of damage to the building.

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.

Patrol Report March 18, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 210 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight March 17 to 6:00 a.m. March 18, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

“Bravo” District

Date: Sunday, March 16, 2014, 9:53am

Location 9929 South Padre Island Drive

Offense: Burglary of a Building (Penal Code Section 30.02) State Jail Felony

Case Number: 1403160069

A 49-year-old woman reported a burglary to a building at 9929 South Padre Island Drive to Corpus Christi Police. The 49-year-old woman told Officers some unknown person forced open the back door to a business and stole six PC tablets valued at $150 dollars each from inside the store.

“Charlie” District

Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2014, 00:22

Location: 5757 Staples Street

Offense: Assault on a Public Servant (Penal Code Section 22.01) 3rd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1403180003

Corpus Christi Police arrested 26-year-old Clayton Roland (9/3/1987) at an apartment complex parking lot located at 5757 Staples Street Tuesday morning for assault on a public servant. Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint of a suspicious vehicle and found a tan 1999 Toyota Camry with Roland and 50-year-old Leonard James (10/21/1963) asleep inside the car. Officers woke the men and as the car doors were opened, the Officers detected a strong odor of what the Officers believed to be synthetic marijuana. A Corpus Christi Police Officer moved to apply handcuffs on Roland, but Roland spun around and punched the Officer. The Officer and Roland struggled for a moment until the Officer got Roland in handcuffs. Roland was arrested for assault on a public servant, resisting arrest, possession of a controlled substance, failure to identify as a fugitive, and a warrant for his arrest for Driving While Intoxicated. James was arrested for possession of controlled substance and tampering with evidence. Officers impounded the vehicle and delivered both men to the city detention center.

“Delta” District

Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2014, 5:20am

Location: 3200 Reid Drive

Offense: Burglary of a Habitation (Penal Code Section 30.02) 2nd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1403180028

A 25-year-old woman reported a burglary to her apartment at the 3200 block of Reid Drive to Corpus Christi Police Tuesday morning. The 25-year-old woman told Officers a 39-year-old man entered her apartment without permission at 5:20am and took his daughter from the apartment and left in a gray 2007 Ford Mustang with black rims and carbon fiber hood. Officers have contacted the man by phone and continue to investigate this case.

 

Date: Monday, March 17, 2014, 21:21

Location: 2300 Kingsolving Court

Offense: Abandoning a Child with Criminal Negligence (Penal Code Section 22.041) State Jail Felony

Case Number: 1403170178

Corpus Christi Police arrested 29-year-old Xavier Haynes (10/19/1984) for child abandonment when Officers discovered Haynes left seven children between ages 1 and 8 years of age unattended in an apartment on the 2300 block of Kingsolving Court Monday night. Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to a complaint of unattended children at 9:21pm and found a locked apartment with the seven children inside without adult supervision. The Officers were at the apartment for twenty minutes when Haynes and a 31-year-old woman arrived at the apartment. Child Protective Services took custody of the children and Officers arrested Haynes for seven counts of child abandonment; a charge punishable by up to two years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine for each count.

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.

Patrol Report March 17, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 582 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight March 14 to 6:00 a.m. March 17, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Bravo” District

Date: Sunday, March 16, 2014, 19:10

Location: 11800 State Highway 358

Offense: Driving While Intoxicated (Penal Code Section 49.04) Class B Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1403160147

Corpus Christi Police arrested 30-year-old Rocky Weehunt (2/4/1984) for driving while intoxicated Sunday night after he caused a crash on the JFK Causeway between Padre Island and Flour Bluff. Corpus Christi Police responded to a vehicle crash in which they found a white 2001 Ford F-250 pickup overturned. Witnesses told Officers the truck traveled west on the causeway toward Flour Bluff and swerved into the concrete barrier and then rolled to its side. Officers learned the only occupant of the truck was the driver who was taken to the hospital by ambulance for medical treatment. Officers followed up at the hospital and learned the operator, Rocky Weehunt, was intoxicated. The Officers collected a specimen of his blood. Weehunt was treated for minor injuries and then arrested for driving while intoxicated and for driving while license suspended. Officers impounded the truck and then delivered Weehunt to the city detention center.

 

“Charlie” District

Date: Saturday, March 15, 2014, 21:18

Location: 5300 Saratoga Boulevard

Offense: Racing (Transportation Code Section 545.420) Class B Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1403150157

Corpus Christi Police arrested 20-year-old David Chapman (9/25/1993) for racing on Saratoga Boulevard Saturday night. A Corpus Christi Police Officer on routine patrol saw a red Chevrolet Camaro and a black 2012 Dodge Challenger engage in a vehicle race on the 5300 block of Saratoga Boulevard at 9:18pm Saturday night. The Officer caught up to the Dodge Challenger and conducted a traffic stop. The Officer arrested the operator of the Challenger, David Chapman, for racing. The Officer discovered marijuana in the vehicle and additionally charged Chapman for possession of marijuana. The Officer then delivered Chapman to the city detention center.

 

Date: Sunday, March 16, 2014, 1:13am

Location: 4244 South Padre Island Drive

Offense: Deadly Conduct (Penal Code Section 22.05) 3rd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1403160031

Corpus Christi Police Officers were conducted crowd control at a night club located at 4244 South Padre Island Drive and heard six gunshots on the roadside of the club. Officers saw about 30 people laid on the ground and then searched for injured people. The Officers found no injured person or property damage, but witnesses told Officers a man in a new white Chevrolet Impala held a handgun outside the window of the car and shot six times toward the building. Officers located evidence in the roadway. Witnesses told Officers the vehicle traveled west on South Padre Island Drive toward Weber Road.

 

Date: Sunday, March 16, 2014, 2:37am

Location: 4300 Willow Street

Offense: Discharge a Firearm inside the City Limits (Penal Code Section 42.12) Class A Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1403160034

Corpus Christi Police arrested 30-year-old Jason Delagarza (3/23/1983) for discharging a firearm inside the city limits at a house on the 4300 block of Willow Street Sunday morning. A 31-year-old woman complained to Corpus Christi Police Officers that Delagarza came home intoxicated and wanted to drive to another location. The 31 yea r old woman told Officers she took the keys from Delagarza and he became angry and went out to the front porch with a rifle and shot once in the air. Officers found evidence to support the claim and arrested Delagarza. No injuries or property damage was reported. Officers collected the rifle and delivered Delagarza to the city detention center.

 

“Delta” District

Date: Sunday, March 16, 2014, 5:53am

Location: 601 North Water Street

Event: Unattended Death

Case Number: 1403160049

Corpus Christi Police responded to a hotel at 601 North Water Street for a man who fell to his death Sunday morning. Several witnesses told Officers an unidentified man fell from several floors high in the atrium of the hotel. The unidentified man was taken to the hospital by ambulance but did not survive his injuries. Officers have identified the person as a 20-year-old man with an out of city address and are working with the Nueces County Medical Examiner’s Office to notify the next of kin.

Date: Monday, March 17, 2014, 4:21am

Location: South Port Avenue at Tarlton Street

Offense: Evading Arrest (Penal Code Section 38.04) Class A Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1403170030

Corpus Christi Police arrested 22-year-old Johnny Carrizales (10/18/1991) Monday morning for evading arrest on South Port Avenue and Tarlton Street. Corpus Christi Police were flagged down by a 24-year-old woman and a 25-year-old woman at the intersection of Port and Tarlton at 4:21 am. The 24-year-old woman complained to Officers that Carrizales took her cell phone valued at $400 dollars without her permission and threatened to kill her. Officers searched the area and found Carrizales. Carrizales ran from the Officers. Officers caught Carrizales and arrested him for aggravated assault, theft, possession of a controlled substance, unlawful restraint, evading arrest, and resisting arrest. Officers delivered Carrizales to the city detention center.

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.

Patrol Report March 14, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 213 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight March 13 to 6:30 a.m. March 14, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

“Bravo” District

Date: Friday, March 14, 2014, 00:41

Location: 5922 Staples Street

Offense: Noise Violation (City Code 31-3) Class C Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1403140007

Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint from neighbors and issued a citation to the manager of a nightclub located at 5922 Staples Street Friday morning. Corpus Christi Police used a meter to measure the volume of music from the club at 11:00pm and warned the manager to lower the volume. Officers returned at 12:40am after complaints from the neighbors in the area of the club and the Officers again measured the volume. The Officers issued the manager a citation for the noise violation after several attempts for voluntary compliance from the club were ignored.

“Charlie” District

Date: Friday, March 14, 2014, 00:48

Location: 4653 Everhart Road

Offense: Possession of Alcohol by a Minor (Alcoholic Beverage Code Section 106.05) Class C Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1403140022

Corpus Christi Police conducted a bar check at a club located at 4653 Everhart Road and made several arrests Friday morning. Officers arrested 20-year-old Justin Rojas (2/9/1994) for Possession of Alcohol by a Minor and for public intoxication. Officers also arrested 19-year-old Brandi Simpson (5/2/1994) and 21-year-old Hannah Pedraza (8/21/1992) for public intoxication. Officers then saw a 22-year-old man urinate in the parking lot and issued that 22-year-old man a citation then released him at the scene. Officers then delivered Rojas, Simpson and Pedraza to the city detention center.

“Delta” District

Date: Thursday, March 13, 2014, 23:18

Location: 400 Dixon Drive

Offense: Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor (Alcoholic Beverage Code Section 106.05) Class C Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1403130173

Corpus Christi Police interrupted a party with over a dozen minors consuming alcoholic beverages at a house on the 400 block of Dixon Drive Thursday night. Corpus Christi Police responded to a Crime Stoppers tip of a party and found a group of people in the age range of 11 to 20 in the house. Corpus Christi Police Officers issued citations to eight juveniles and took them home to release them to their parents. There were one 11-year-old girl, three 15-year-old boys, one 15-year-old girl, and three 16-year-old boys. Officers effected arrests of: 18-year-old Ronnie Berlin (8/11/1995) for a warrant for his arrest for Possession of Marijuana; 17-year-old Michael Lara (5/28/1996) for consumption of alcohol by a minor; 18-year-old Markus Solis (7/4/1995) for consumption of alcohol by a minor; 17-year-old Arturo Villarreal (8/23/1996) for possession of alcohol by a minor; and 19-year-old Amando Ramon (11/7/1994) for a warrant for his arrest for Contempt of Court. A 20-year-old woman was issued a citation and released when her mother arrived at the residence having heard about the party. The adults listed by name were delivered to the city detention center.

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.

Patrol Report March 13, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 180 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight March 12 to 6:00 a.m. March 13, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

“Adam” District

Date: Thursday, March 13, 2014, 2:21am
Location: State Highway 358 at Bear Lane
Offense: Racing (Transportation Code Section 545.420) Class B Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1403130014

Corpus Christi Police arrested 35-year-old Jose Aguirre (12/17/1978) for racing on State Highway 358 near Bear Lane Thursday morning. A Corpus Christi Police Officer was on the South Padre Island Drive freeway and saw two vehicles travel next to one another at a high rate of speed. The Officer used his radar equipment and discovered the black 2012 Chevrolet Camaro traveled at 115 miles per hour in a 65 mile per hour speed zone. The Officer initiated a traffic stop and arrested Aguirre for racing. The Officer impounded the Camaro and delivered Aguirre to the city detention center.

“Bravo” District

Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2014, 16:03

Location: 6800 South Padre Island Drive

Offense: Reckless Driving (Transportation Code Section 545.401) Class B Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1403120096

Corpus Christi Police arrested 35-year-old John Jewel (5/14/1978) for reckless driving on the 6800 block of South Padre Island Drive Wednesday. A Corpus Christi Police Officer traveled on the South Padre Island Drive freeway at about 4:00pm and saw a blue 2006 Nissan Altima travel on the access road at a greater speed than the traffic on the freeway. The Officer saw the Altima motion aggressively through the traffic on the access road, so the Officer exited the freeway and initiated a traffic stop for reckless driving. The Altima fled for a short distance, but the Officer caught the operator of the Altima. The Officer impounded the Altima and arrested Jewel for reckless driving, evading arrest in a vehicle, and driving while license suspended. The Officer then delivered Jewel to the city detention center.

Spring Break Enforcement

12:51        Beach Marker 212        Distressed Swimmer

Corpus Christi Police Officers and Life Guard personnel responded after a young male was seen in the water having difficulty staying above water. Due to the high winds and strong under current, the boy was pulled under and taken about 600 yards from where he originally entered (El Constante Condo).  He was pulled from the water by Life Guards and given immediate medical attention. The 13-year-old boy seemed fine, but was taken to Driscoll Children’s Hospital by ambulance as a precaution. He and his family, who are from Missouri, were checking into the Condo, when the boy ran into the water and was swept away. The family was overwhelmed with the immediate response provided by police and fire personnel. The young boy is doing fine.

Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2014, 17:42

Location: Beach Marker 203

Offense: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Health and Safety Code Section 481.125) Class C Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1403120109

Corpus Christi Police arrested 18-year-old William Bright (8/17/1995) for possession of drug paraphernalia on a traffic stop at Beach Marker 203 Wednesday. Corpus Christi Police initiated a traffic stop of a white 2012 Kia Soul which traveled north on the beach when all traffic is directed south. The Officer detected that the operator, 18-year-old William Bright, had consumed alcoholic beverages. The Officer discovered drug paraphernalia and arrested Bright. The Officer impounded the vehicle and delivered Bright to the city detention center.

Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2014, 19:12

Location: Beach Marker 202

Offense: Possession of Marijuana (Health and Safety Code Section 481.121) Class B Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1403110115

Corpus Christi Police arrested 21-year-old Cody Lang (10/28/1992) for possession of marijuana on a traffic stop at Beach Marker 202 Tuesday night. A Corpus Christi Police Officer initiated a traffic stop when he observed a silver 2007 Cadillac travel north when all the traffic is directed south on the beach. The Officer detected a strong odor of burned marijuana from inside the vehicle and discovered marijuana. The Officer arrested Lang for possession of marijuana and delivered him to the city detention center.

Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2014, 23:43

Location: Beach Marker 236

Event: Major Vehicle Crash

Crash Number: C1400982

A 20-year-old man was taken to the hospital by ambulance after his red Chevrolet pickup struck a parked and unoccupied maroon 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer at Beach Marker 236 Tuesday night. Officers completed the crash report and do not believe alcohol consumption was a contributing factor to the crash.

“Delta” District

Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2014, 18:05

Location: 363 Norton Street

Offense: Burglary of a Building (Penal Code Section 30.02) State Jail Felony

Case Number: 1403120113

Corpus Christi Police responded to an alarm at the Sam Houston Elementary School Wednesday night and discovered an unknown person broke the double glass doors to the building. Officers generated the report and do not yet know if anything was stolen. Officers had contacted curfew violators at 3am that morning at the school and are investigating any possible connection.

Anyone who knows who may be responsible, or has any additional information about this crime should call the Corpus Christi Police Auto Theft Task Force at 886-2841. Anyone who wants to keep their identity secret and provide information to detectives should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Patrol Report March 12, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 190 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight March 11 to 6:00 a.m. March 12, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Charlie” District

Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2014, 20:32

Location: 5300 Saratoga Boulevard

Event: Major Vehicle Crash

Crash Number: C1400980

Corpus Christi Police responded to a major vehicle crash at the 5300 block of Saratoga Boulevard Tuesday night. Officers learned a male motorcycle rider struck the back of a BMW sedan operated by a 34-year-old man near the intersection of Saratoga Boulevard and Staples Street. Officers learned the motorcycle operator did not wear a helmet and suffered severe head trauma. The eastbound lanes of Saratoga Boulevard were closed to traffic for two and a half hours. The motorcycle operator was taken to the hospital by ambulance for treatment for life threatening injuries. The Corpus Christi Police Traffic Safety Section responded and continues to investigate the cause of the crash.

 

“Delta” District

Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2014, 23:22

Location: Unknown

Offense: Aggravated Robbery (Penal Code Section 29.03) 1st degree felony

Case Number: 1403110154

A 21-year-old man reported an aggravated robbery to the Corpus Christi Police Tuesday night. The 21-year-old man told Officers he went to a club located at 802 South Staples Street and was approached by an unknown man. The 21-year-old man told Officers the other man asked for a ride to get an identification card and the 21-year-old man agreed. The 21-year-old man told Officers the unknown man asked for money to by a soda and once the 21-year-old man held his wallet, the unknown man displayed a handgun and demanded the 21-year-old man to drive to an automated teller machine and withdraw cash. The 21-year-old man told Officers he withdrew cash and the suspect took the money and left. The 21-year-old man was unable to tell Officers the locations of any of this event other than meeting the suspect at the original club. The 21-year-old man was not injured and described the suspect to Officers as a male with light skin, about six feet tall, thin, with short hair and wore a dark shirt and dark shorts.

Anyone who knows who may be responsible, or has any additional information about this crime should call the Corpus Christi Police Auto Theft Task Force at 886-2841. Anyone who wants to keep their identity secret and provide information to detectives should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Detectives Seek Help to Catch a Burglar

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Date: Sunday, March 2, 2014, 6:57am
Location: 13310 Leopard Street
Offense: Burglary of a Building (Penal Code Section 30.02) State Jail Felony
Case Number: 1403020049

Corpus Christi Police Property Crimes Detectives would like help from the public to identify the person or persons responsible for a burglary to a building for RJB Trucking located at 13310 Leopard Street which happened overnight Sunday, March 2, 2014. A 51-year-old man reported the burglary to Corpus Christi Police at 6:57am and reported $2,800 dollars worth of computers taken without permission. Corpus Christi Police Detectives have obtained video images of the suspect vehicle and would like help from the public to identify the person who used the vehicle to commit this burglary. The suspect vehicle is described as a dark color Jeep Wrangler Unlimited four door with a hard top.

Anyone with any additional information about this burglary should call the Corpus Christi Police Property Crimes Detectives at (361) 886-2841. 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 information online at www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward.

Patrol Report March 11, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 186 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight March 10 to 7:30 a.m. March 11, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Bravo” District

Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2014, 2:09am

Location: Cattail Court at Cricket Hollow Drive

Offense: Driving While Intoxicated (Penal Code Section 49.04) Class B Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1403110014

Corpus Christi Police arrested 21-year-old Raul Rojas (7/28/1992) for driving while intoxicated and causing a crash at Cattail Court and Cricket Hollow Tuesday night. Corpus Christi Police responded to a vehicle crash in which two parked cars were struck by a black 2009 Ford Mustang. Officers contacted the driver of the Mustang, 21-year-old Raul Rojas, and discovered evidence that Rojas was intoxicated. Officers impounded the Mustang and arrested Rojas. Rojas was taken to the hospital for a medical evaluation and then delivered him to the city detention center.

 

“Charlie” District

Date: Monday, March 10, 2014, 12:58pm

Location: 3600 Harris Drive

Offense: Deadly Conduct (Penal Code Section 22.05) 3rd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1403100067

Corpus Christi Police arrested 45-year-old Henry Martinez (7/13/1968) for deadly conduct on the 3600 block of Harris Drive Monday. Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint that a man discharged a firearm in the air and at vehicles. Witnesses called in and directed Corpus Christi Police Officers to apprehend Martinez at Staples and Herndon. No injuries were reported but a vehicle was reported damaged. Officers discovered evidence of the crime with Martinez and then delivered Martinez to the city detention center for deadly conduct which is punishable by up to 10 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.

 

“Delta” District

Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2014, 3:34am

Location: Baldwin Boulevard at South Port Avenue

Offense: Driving While Intoxicated (Penal Code Section 49.04) Class B Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1403110019

Corpus Christi Police are conducting an investigation of driving while intoxicated which contributed to a vehicle crash at Baldwin Boulevard at South Port Avenue Tuesday morning. Corpus Christi Police responded to a vehicle crash at 3:34am in which a silver 2001 Chevrolet Camaro operated by a 17-year-old man struck a light pole. The 17-year-old man and his 15-year-old girl passenger were taken to the hospital by ambulance. Officers discovered evidence to believe alcoholic beverage consumption was a contributing factor to the crash and generated an investigation for driving while intoxicated. The 17-year-old man remained in the hospital for medical treatment and was not arrested.

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 208 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight March 6 to 6:30 a.m. March 7, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

Spring Break Patrol Report – Saturday March 8

Beach Patrol Officers reported light traffic for the day and shut down the Beach Operations around 10:00 p.m.

Activities include: 

At 2:39 p.m., Units were flagged down near Beach Marker 216 by parents regarding a man who was in the ladies restroom making inappropriate gestures and comments to young females. Several witnesses came forward and spoke to the Officers. The Officers were able to locate and arrest Gary Bovee (10/11/1943) for “Disorderly Conduct”
Case # 1403080090 

At 7:15 p.m., Officers contacted Andrew Saenz (1/12/1990) near Beach Marker 198 during a traffic stop. He was arrested for a Warrant for Arrest. During the arrest Officers located marijuana on Saenz. He was additionally charged.  
Case #1403080124

 

 

Patrol Report March 7, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 208 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight March 6 to 6:30 a.m. March 7, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

“Bravo” District

Date: Friday, March 07, 2014, 00:03
Location: 6900 Staples Street
Offense: Intoxicated Assault (Penal Code Section 49.07) Third Degree Felony
Case Number: 1403070008

Corpus Christi Police arrested 29-year-old Adrian Garza (12/20/1984) for intoxicated assault for a vehicle crash at the 6900 block of Staples Street which sent two people to the hospital with significant injuries Friday morning. Corpus Christi Police responded to a major vehicle crash just after midnight and learned a white 2009 Chevrolet sedan was struck from behind by a blue 2002 Toyota Solara. Officers reported that the sedan became disabled and the owner, a 22-year-old woman, pushed the car from the open driver’s door. A 23-year-old man pushed the car from behind and a stranger, a 21-year-old man, ran up to help and pushed the vehicle form behind. The Solara, operated by Garza, struck the vehicle from behind and caused serious injury to the legs of the two men who pushed the sedan. Garza left the scene on foot, but returned later while Officers were present. The 22-year-old woman was taken to the hospital by ambulance for treatment of non life threatening injuries. The 23-year-old man and the 21-year-old man were taken to the hospital by ambulance for treatment of serious injuries. Officers discovered evidence that alcohol consumption was a contributing factor to the crash so Officers arrested Garza for intoxicated assault and for the failing to stop to render aid. The Corpus Christi Police Traffic Safety Section responded to investigate the crash. Officers took Garza to the hospital for a medical evaluation and then delivered Garza to the city detention center. A Third Degree Felony is punishable by up to 10 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.

Date: Thursday, March 6, 2014, 12:28pm
Location: 800 Cleopatra Drive
Offense: Burglary of a Vehicle (Penal Code Section 30.04) Class A Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1403060066

A Corpus Christi Police Officer on his way to work took a 15-year-old boy into custody for burglary of a vehicle at about 12:30pm Thursday on the 800 block of Cleopatra. A Corpus Christi Police Officer drove his personal vehicle from his house on his way to work Thursday and noticed a 15-year-old boy near the Officer’s neighbors’ truck. The Officer was in uniform and he waited and watched the 15-year-old boy go into the vehicle. The Officer knew the 15-year-old boy did not have permission to be in the vehicle so he apprehended the 15-year-old boy and called for an Officer on duty with a patrol car to deliver the 15-year-old boy to the Nueces County Juvenile Detention Center.

“Charlie” District

Date: Friday, March 07, 2014, 2:15am
Location: Flynn Parkway at Holly Road
Event: Major Vehicle Crash
Crash Number: C1400910

Corpus Christi Police responded to a major vehicle crash which damaged the traffic lights at the intersection of Holly Road and Flynn Parkway at 2:15am Friday morning. Officers learned that a maroon 1997 Ford F150 pickup truck operated by a 24-year-old woman traveled west on Holly Road struck the traffic signal light at Flynn Parkway and caused the signal lights to break. The 24-year-old woman was not responsive and taken to the hospital by ambulance for treatment of life threatening injuries. No other person was involved in the crash. The Officers set signs at the intersection so that the intersection will be negotiated as a four-way-stop until the signal lights can be repaired. The Corpus Christi Police Traffic Safety Section responded to investigate the crash.

Date: Friday, March 07, 2014, 6:04 a.m.
Location: 6600 Sanders
Event: Major Vehicle Crash
Case Number: 1203070027 Crash Number: C1400914

Officers arrested Miranda N. Garcia (3.30.1996) for Driving While Intoxicated, Fail to Identify, Duty on Striking a Fixture and three Warrants of Arrest.

Garcia crashed a Ford Taurus into a tree at 6622 Sanders and then left the scene on foot. Officers located her and her 22-year-old passenger walking near Weiskopf and Achushnet. She was taken into custody for DWI and identified herself as another person. At the City Detention Center, Officers were able to obtain her real name. She was charged additionally with Fail to ID. as she was wanted out of Nueces County for “Failure to Appear” out of the 148th District Court.

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