Category Archives: Patrol Division

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Date:  January 3, 2014, 3:58am
Location:  2763 S. Staples Street

Event:  Burglary of a Building
Case Number:  1401030037

Corpus Christi Police Detectives are asking the public’s assistance to identify the individuals involved in the burglary of the Jalisco’s Meat Market.  The suspects gained entry into the building and fled when the burglary alarm sounded.

Video surveillance clips of the suspects have been uploaded to the police department’s CorpusChristiPD YouTube site at http://youtu.be/q74bop8yhAw.

Anyone with any information on the identity of the suspects is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com.  Tipsters will earn a cash reward if the suspects are identified and arrested.

Patrol Report January 23, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 166 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight January 22 to 6:00am January 23, 2014. These are a sample of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Adam” District

Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 23:34

Location: 850 Rand Morgan Road http://goo.gl/maps/LosLL

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

Case Number: 1401230001

A 58-year-old man reported a burglary to a business located at 850 Rand Morgan Road to Corpus Christi Police Wednesday. Corpus Christi Police responded to an alarm at 11:30pm and found an open window to the business. The 58-year-old man responded and told Officers some unknown person stacked property by the window, but nothing appeared missing.

 

Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 18:01

Location: 3829 Highway 77 http://goo.gl/maps/RRezt

Offense: Aggravated Robbery (Penal Code Section 29.03) 1st Degree Felony

Case Number: 1401220132

A 48-year-old man reported an aggravated robbery attempt at a store located at 3829 U.S. Highway 77 to Corpus Christi Police Wednesday night. The 48-year-old man told Officers an unknown person called the store to demand cash card numbers and voiced a threat of violence if the manager did not comply with the demand. Corpus Christi Police worked with the cooperation of the store employees to investigate the event. No injuries or damage was reported and the store was evacuated as a precaution. The store employees had the store closed from about 6:00pm until 7:45pm until the threat subsided and then the store re-opened for normal use. Corpus Christi Police continue to investigate to identify the person who called the threat of violence.

 

“Delta” District

Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 8:40am

Location: Alameda Street at Texan Trail http://goo.gl/maps/QSNO9

Event: Major Vehicle Crash

Crash Number: C1400314

Corpus Christi Police responded to a vehicle crash at the intersection of Alameda Street and Texan Trail at about 8:00am Wednesday morning. Responding Officers learned a black 2009 Toyota Camry driven by a 31-year-old woman turned left and struck a 67-year-old male pedestrian in the crosswalk. The 67-year-old man was taken to the hospital by ambulance for treatment of non life-threatening injuries.

 

Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 16:47

Location: 3000 Eisenhower Street http://goo.gl/maps/P0PHo

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

Case Number: 1401220059

Corpus Christi Police arrested 38-year-old Elton Holmes (12/19/1975) for public intoxication, fail to identify and assault on a public servant at the 3000 block of Eisenhower Street Wednesday. Corpus Christi Police responded to a man who caused a disturbance on the 3000 block of Eisenhower Street. Officers found Holmes who matched the description of the man who caused the disturbance and arrested Holmes for public intoxication. Officers learned Holmes originally used a false name to identify himself, so Officers additionally charged Homes with Failure to Identify. Officers spoke to Holmes to gather factual information and Holmes struck the Officer. Officers additionally charged Holmes with assault on a public servant and then delivered Holmes to the city detention center.

 

Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 18:49

Location: 1502 Frank Street http://goo.gl/maps/H6hY6

Offense: Arson (Penal Code Section 28.02) 2nd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1401220128

The Corpus Christi Fire Department responded to a fire at a vacant hotel located at 1502 Frank Street at 6:49pm Wednesday. Fire Fighters told Officers the fire was suspicious and an investigation was initiated for arson.

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 January 22, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 156 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight January 21 to 6:00am January 22, 2014. These are a sample of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Adam” District

Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 12:47pm

Location: 4120 Highway 77 Access http://goo.gl/maps/o19qM

Offense: Burglary of a Vehicle (Penal Code Section 30.04) Class A Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1401210058

A 29-year-old man reported a burglary to his vehicle at a restaurant located at 4120 U.S. Highway 77 to the Corpus Christi Police Tuesday. The 29-year-old man told Officers some unknown person took five tires and rims valued at $1,500 from the back of his truck without permission while he was inside the restaurant.

 

“Bravo” District

Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 6:34am

Location: 2006 Airline Road http://goo.gl/maps/xNZYS

Offense: Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle (Penal Code Section 31.07) State Jail Felony

Case Number: 1401210019

A 36-year-old woman reported her red 2008 Honda dirt bike stolen from in front of her apartment located at 2006 Airline Road to Corpus Christi Police Tuesday morning. The 36-year-old woman discovered information that her bike was at a home on the 1600 block of Daly. Corpus Christi Police recovered the bike to return to the 36-year-old woman. Officers identified two 14-year-old boys who may be responsible for the theft, but continue to investigate and no arrests have been made.

 

“Charlie” District

Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 17:55

Location: 3900 South Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/Z26F4

Offense: Unlawful Carrying a Weapon (Penal Code Section 46.02) Class A Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1401210116

Corpus Christi Police arrested 38-year-old Richard Hisle (6/11/1975) for unlawful carrying a weapon and possession of a controlled substance at a shopping center located at the 3900 block of South Padre Island Drive Tuesday. Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint of a man in the parking lot with a handgun at 5:55pm Tuesday. Corpus Christi Police met Hisle and found a handgun in his waistband and without a concealed handgun carry license. The Officers arrested Hisle for unlawful carrying a weapon and then discovered contraband with Hisle which the Officers believe to be methamphetamine. The Officers additionally charged Hisle with possession of a controlled substance and delivered Hisle to the city detention center.

 

“Delta” District

Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 2:41am

Location: 200 Watson Street http://goo.gl/maps/Sb7K4

Offense: Arson (Penal Code Section 28.02) 2nd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1401220011

Corpus Christi Fire Department responded to two homes on fire on the 200 block of Watson Street Wednesday morning and suspect the fires were caused intentionally. Arson Investigators began to collect evidence and information once the fire was extinguished.

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.

Elderly Woman Injured During Purse Snatching

Date: Monday, January 20, 2014, 17:32
Location: 1250 Flour Bluff Drive http://goo.gl/maps/31Ov2
Offense: Aggravated Robbery (Penal Code Section 29.03) 1st Degree Felony
Case Number: 1401200123

Corpus Christi Police are asking the public’s assistance to help identify the individual involved in the robbery of a 70-year-old woman.    The victim told Officers she was walking through the Wal-Mart parking lot when the driver of a black Honda Civic drove by and grabbed her purse.

Surveillance video shows the suspect vehicle and the driver snatching the woman’s purse.  The vehicle can be seen headed northbound on Flour Bluff Drive.  Clips of the surveillance video have been uploaded to the CorpusChristiPD YouTube account at http://youtu.be/s7A3AGwLaX0.

The woman sustained minor injuries, but refused medical treatment.

Anyone with any information on this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com.  Tipsters will earn a cash reward if the robber is identified and arrested.

 

Patrol Report January 21, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 173 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight January 20 to 6:00am January 21, 2014. These are a sample of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

“Adam” District

Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 00:55

Location: 2700 Carver Drive http://goo.gl/maps/Ii3ci

Offense: Discharge a Firearm Inside a Municipality (Penal Code Section 42.12) Class A Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1401210007

Corpus Christi Police arrested 31-year-old Mario Saldana (11/16/1982) on the 2700 block of Carver Drive Tuesday morning for evading detention. Corpus Christi Police responded to several complaints of a person who discharged a firearm on the 2700 block of Carver Drive at 12:55am. Officers saw several people outside a residence and asked about the noise. Two men told the Officers the firearm was discharged at some other place; but, the Officers saw spent casings littered on the ground by the three people. The Officers demanded the three to keep their hands in view and to approach the Officers carefully so a safe investigation may be conducted for the discharge of a firearm. One of the men, Saldana, refused to comply with the Officers commands and went into a house. Saldana then came outside the house and complied with Officers several minutes after having gone into the house. Officers arrested Saldana for evading and then collected evidence to support a criminal complaint for discharge a firearm inside the city limits.

Date: Monday, January 20, 2014, 23:29

Location: 13600 Northwest Boulevard http://goo.gl/maps/k9e0p

Event: Major Vehicle Crash

Crash Number: C1400291

Corpus Christi Police responded to a vehicle crash with a pedestrian at 11:30pm at the 13600 block of Northwest Boulevard Monday night. Officers learned a gold 2002 Toyota Sequoia travelled west on Northwest Boulevard and struck a 26-year-old male pedestrian in the roadway. The 26-year-old man was taken to the hospital by ambulance for treatment of non life-threatening injuries. No citations were issued and the Sequoia was driven away by the 21-year-old female driver.

Date: Monday, January 20, 2014, 13:52

Location: 2240 North Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/P3bX3

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

Case Number: 1401200090

A 25-year-old woman reported a burglary of a habitation at her apartment located at 2240 North Padre Island Drive to Corpus Christi Police Monday. The 25-year-old woman told Officers she was away from her apartment for the past weekend and when she returned, she found the front door to her apartment open. The 25-year-old woman told Officers she found the inside of her apartment ransacked and her electronics valued at about $3,400 dollars missing from inside the home. The 25-year-old woman told Officers she found the back door was pried open.

Date: Monday, January 20, 2014, 10:56am

Location: 1500 Barcelona Drive http://goo.gl/maps/WhL8w

Offense: Burglary of a Vehicle (Penal Code Section 30.04) Class A Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1401200065

A 30-year-old man reported a burglary to his vehicle at the 1500 block of Barcelona Drive to Corpus Christi Police Monday morning. The 30-year-old man told Officers he left musical instruments in his blue 2002 Dodge Durango while it was parked and unattended overnight and some unknown person forced entry into the vehicle and took the instruments from inside the vehicle without permission.

“Bravo” District

Date: Monday, January 20, 2014, 10:33am

Location: 4938 Staples Street http://goo.gl/maps/yK93V

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

Case Number: 1401200054

A 52-year-old man reported a burglary at 4938 Staples Street to Corpus Christi Police Monday morning. The 52-year-old man told Officers some unknown person came into the building which is under construction, and stole a jack hammer valued at about $1,000 dollars and several light fixtures.

Date: Monday, January 20, 2014, 17:32

Location: 1250 Flour Bluff Drive http://goo.gl/maps/31Ov2

Offense: Aggravated Robbery (Penal Code Section 29.03) 1st Degree Felony

Case Number: 1401200123

A 70-year-old woman reported a robbery at a store parking lot located at 1250 Flour Bluff Drive to Corpus Christi Police Monday. The 70-year-old woman told Officers she walked in the parking lot at 5:30pm and a black Honda Civic approached her from behind and the driver reached out and stole her purse. The 70-year-old woman said the driver was a man who wore a black shirt and the car left the parking lot and drove north on Flour Bluff Drive. The 70-year-old woman reported a minor injury as a result of the event.

“Charlie” District

Date: Monday, January 20, 2014, 9:17am

Location: 6000 Lost Creek Drive http://goo.gl/maps/IttkD

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

Case Number: 1401200045

A 66-year-old man reported a burglary to his home located at the 6000 block of Lost Creek Drive to Corpus Christi Police Monday. The 66-year-old man told Officers someone kicked in the back door to his home to gain entry while the house was unattended and the person stole about $9,000 dollars worth of electronics from the home. The 66-year-old man told Officers he suspects two specific people who may be responsible for this event.

“Delta” District

Date: Monday, January 20, 2014, 22:50

Location: 300 North Chaparral Street http://goo.gl/maps/ODQDb

Offense:  Criminal Mischief (Penal Code Section 28.03) Class B Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1401200165

Corpus Christi Police arrested 36-year-old Melissa Yarborough (2/6/1977) for Driving While Intoxicated, Criminal Mischief, and Resisting Arrest at the 300 block of North Chaparral Street Monday night. Corpus Christi Police responded to a single vehicle crash at the 300 block of North Chaparral Street at 10:50pm in which a white 2011 Ford Crown Victoria struck a traffic barricade. Officers found Yarborough in the Crown Victoria and Yarborough became aggressive and violent toward the Officers. Officers arrested Yarborough for driving while intoxicated and then for resisting arrest. The Officers impounded the Crown Victoria and Yarborough kicked the interior of the patrol car which caused damage to the door. Officers additionally charged Yarborough with Criminal Mischief and then delivered Yarborough 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 January 20, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 531 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight January 17 to 6:00am January 20, 2014. These are a sample of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

“Adam” District

Date: Monday, January 20, 2014, 00:11

Location: 5500 Bush Street http://goo.gl/maps/58yO7

Offense: Intoxicated Assault (Penal Code Section 49.07) 3rd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1401200011

Corpus Christi Police arrested 22-year-old Justin Tijerina (4/8/1991) for Intoxicated Assault Monday morning after he was involved in a crash at the 5500 block of Bush Street. Corpus Christi Police responded to a single vehicle crash at 11 minutes past midnight Monday morning and discovered a beige 1997 Oldsmobile drove off the roadway and rolled onto the roof. Officers found five children with an age range between 1 and 8 years of age. Four of the children were taken to the hospital by ambulance and the fifth was taken to the hospital by Police car for treatment of their injuries. Officers believe at least two of the children did not wear seatbelts at the time of the crash. Officers arranged for the mother of the children to meet them at the hospital and the Officers arrested Tijerina for Intoxicated Assault. Officers took Tijerina to the hospital for a medical evaluation and then delivered to the city detention center.

Date: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 9:07am

Location: 14058 Northwest Boulevard http://goo.gl/maps/E1m6N

Offense: Burglary of a Coin Operated Machine (Penal Code Section 30.03) Class A Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1401180060

A 66-year-old man reported a burglary of a coin operated machine at 14058 Northwest Boulevard Saturday to the Corpus Christi Police. The 66-year-old man told Officers an unknown man pried open the drink machine in front of the car wash and took the money stored inside the machine. The 66-year-old man told Officers there were two men who were involved in the burglary. The 66-year-old man described the suspects to Officers as males about 50 years of age with medium brown skin and were in a red and silver Dodge pickup truck. The 66-year-old man told Officers the damage to the machine was estimated at $1,000 dollars.

Date: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 18:54

Location: 11300 Blades Street http://goo.gl/maps/lS25Y

Offense: Theft (Penal Code Section 31.03) Class B Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1401180130

Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint of a possible abduction and a theft at the 11300 block of Blades Street Saturday. A 10-year-old girl told Officers she was approached by a man and she got off her bike and ran to a nearby community center to call for help. The man was described as tall with a deep voice, black hair and wore a white shirt. The responding Officer completed a report for a theft of a bicycle and Corpus Christi Police Detectives were notified of the attempted abduction complaint. Corpus Christi Police Detectives are canvassing the area of the compliant Monday morning to gather more information about this complaint.

“Bravo” District

Date: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 23:15

Location: Amherst Drive at Gaines Street http://goo.gl/maps/n9uDq

Offense: Driving While License Suspended (Transportation Code Section 521.457) Class B Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1401190156

Corpus Christi Police arrested 25-year-old Eric Ferrar (6/18/1988) for Driving While his License was Suspended and Evading Arrest at the intersection of Amherst Drive and Gaines Street Sunday night. Corpus Christi Police responded to a single vehicle crash at 11:18pm Sunday night and found a white 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser partially in the ditch. The Officer learned the PT Cruiser made an unsafe change from a direct course and went into the ditch and struck a culvert. A witness pointed and told the Officer Ferrar was the driver and the Ferrar ran from the Officer. The Officer chased and captured Ferrar and then arrested Ferrar for driving while his license was suspended and for evading arrest. The Officer impounded the Cruiser and delivered Ferrar to the city detention center.

“Charlie” District

Date: Monday, January 20, 2014, 2:33am

Location: 2700 Highway 358 Freeway http://goo.gl/maps/RGEFF

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

Case Number: 1401200026

Corpus Christi Police responded to a single vehicle crash at the 2700 block of South Padre Island Drive on the State Highway 358 freeway at 2:30am Monday morning. Officers learned a brown 1987 Jeep Cherokee operated by a 23-year-old man traveled west and lost control of the vehicle. The Officers learned the Cherokee rolled several times. Four women passengers and one male passenger with an age range from 20 to 23 were taken to the hospital for treatment of non life-threatening injuries. The 23-year-old male driver was taken to the hospital for treatment of non life-threatening injuries. The Jeep was impounded and the driver remained at the hospital for treatment while Officers investigate the crash with alcohol consumption as a possible contributing factor to cause of the crash.

Date: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 10:26am

Location: 7221 Staples Street http://goo.gl/maps/eUmct

Event: Found Child

Case Number: 1401180066

A 31-year-old woman called Corpus Christi Police to report an 18 month old child who was found in the parking lot of an apartment complex located at 7221 Staples Street without adult supervision Saturday. Officers were with the child for about 10 minutes until the 23-year-old father was located. The child was unharmed.

“Delta” District

Date: Friday, January 17, 2014, 23:44

Location: 3100 Magnolia Street http://goo.gl/maps/RBjI0

Offense: Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor (Alcoholic Beverage Code Section 106.04)

Case Number: 1401170174

Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint of a loud party on the 3100 block of Magnolia Street Friday night. Officers conducted the following enforcement action:

MIP/Consumption of Alcohol by Minors-        22 arrests

MIP/Consumption of Alcohol by Minors-        3 general citations

Evading on Foot-                           5 arrests

Possession of Marijuana-            2 arrests

Warrants-                                      1 arrest

Interference with Public Duties-           3 arrests

Resisting arrest-                           2 arrests

Poss. Dangerous Drugs-             1 arrest

Assault on Peace officer-           1 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.

Patrol Report January 17, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 176 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight January 16 to 6:00am January 17, 2014. These are a sample of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Bravo” District

Date: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 20:39

Location: 7800 South Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/L5eUp

Offense: Warrant of Arrest (Code of Criminal Procedure Section 15.01)

Case Number: 1401160132

Corpus Christi Police arrested 37-year-old Marco Cantu (8/23/1976) for a warrant for his arrest at the 7800 block of South Padre Island Drive Thursday night. A Corpus Christi Police Officer conducted a traffic stop at 8:39pm. The Officer discovered Cantu was the driver of the gold Toyota Tundra and Cantu had an active warrant for his arrest for Possession of Marijuana in Brooks County. The Officer impounded the truck and delivered Cantu to the city detention center.

 

“Charlie” District

Date: Friday, January 17, 2014, 3:22am

Location: 3100 Hanzi Drive http://goo.gl/maps/7js89

Offense: Aggravated Assault (Penal Code Section 22.02) 2nd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1401170020

Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint of a fight at the 3100 block of Hanzi Drive at 3:22am Friday morning and found an injured 27-year-old man in his apartment. The Officers found a trail of blood to an apartment and found the 27-year-old man with significant injuries inside the apartment. The 27-year-old man refused to tell Officers what happened to him and the man refused medical treatment. A witness told Officers about the fight as the Officers left the apartment. The witness told Officers an unknown man beat the 27-year-old man with some object which caused the injuries. Officers continue to investigate the event and seek any more information to identify the person responsible for the assault.

 

Date: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 21:06

Location: 5700 Crestmore Drive http://goo.gl/maps/MIoAL

Offense: Warrant of Arrest (Code of Criminal Procedure Section 15.01)

Case Number: 1401160140

Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint of deadly conduct at the 5700 block of Crestmore Drive Thursday night and arrested 25-year-old Evaristo Coleman (4/2/1988) for an active warrant for his arrest. Corpus Christi Police responded to a drive by shooting at a home on Crestmore Drive at 9:06pm. The Officers met several people at the home who did not provide much information about the event. Officers found evidence that a firearm was discharged at least once at the home. Officers also found contraband and discovered Coleman had an active warrant for his arrest for aggravated assault. The Officers gathered information and evidence and then delivered Coleman to the city detention center.

 

Date: Friday, January 17, 2014, 00:05

Location: 802 Barry Street http://goo.gl/maps/JOF3r

Offense: Aggravated Robbery (Penal Code Section 29.03) 1st Degree Felony

Case Number: 1401170004

A 21-year-old woman reported an aggravated robbery at an apartment complex located at 802 Barry Street to the Corpus Christi Police Friday morning. The 21-year-old woman told Officers she is the manager of a store and brought the money from the store to her home. The 21-year-old woman told Officers that she was approached by two men who displayed a handgun and demanded the money. The 21-year-old woman told Officers she gave the men the money and recognized the men. The 21-year-old woman said the men left in a white 2006 Hummer. No injuries were reported.

 

“Delta” District

Date: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 21:35

Location: 2702 South Port Avenue http://goo.gl/maps/fCLb9

Offense: Aggravated Robbery (Penal Code Section 22.03) 1st Degree Felony

Case Number: 1401160135

A 65-year-old man reported an attempted aggravated robbery at a store located at 2702 South Port Avenue to Corpus Christi Police Thursday night. The 65-year-old man told Officers a man came into the store, displayed a knife, and demanded money from the register. The 65-year-old man told Officers he grabbed a bat and chased the man out of the store. No injuries were reported. The 65-year-old man described the man as about 5 feet 7 inches tall, about 160 pounds and wore a black mask, dark sweater, blue jeans, and thin gloves.

 

Date: Friday, January 17, 2014, 3:44am

Location: 1000 South Tancahua Street http://goo.gl/maps/Fxuqo

Offense: Robbery (Penal Code Section 22.02) 2nd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1401170021

A 29-year-old woman reported a robbery at the 1000 block of South Tancahua Street Friday morning to the Corpus Christi Police. The 29-year-old woman told Officers she rode her bicycle home at about 3:00am and hit a bump and fell off her bike. The 29-year-old woman told Officers a man approached her, asked if she was injured and then hit her in the face with a fist and took her purse. The 29-year-old woman told Officers she was not seriously injured and described the man to Officers as a male with dark skin and red t-shirt. The 29-year-old woman told Officers the man got into the passenger side of a light color four door sedan and travelled south on Tancahua.

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.

Local Gang Member, Associates Sentenced for Federal Drug Trafficking Crimes

Contributedby USATXS-Public Affairs Officer Angela Dodge

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – Three men working with the Texas Mexican Mafia (TMM) to distribute heroin and cocaine in the Corpus Christi area have been sentenced to federal prison, announced United States Attorney Kenneth Magidson. Alejandro Guerrero, 39, of Corpus Christi, was found guilty of conspiracy to distribute heroin after a two-day jury trial in October 2013.

Today, Senior U.S. District Judge Hayden W. Head sentenced Guerrero to a total term of 188 months in federal prison which will be immediately followed by five years of supervised release.

Jose Miguel Zuniga aka Slick, 33, also of Corpus Christi, and Alberto Donicio Galindo aka Crazy Horse, 38, of Laredo, had previously entered respective guilty pleas to possession with intent to distribute heroin and conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine. Zuniga and Galindo were also sentenced today to 74 and 24 months in federal prison, respectively. Both will serve three years of supervised release.

The remaining defendants in this case, Ruben Esparza aka Popo, 36, and Ernesto Villarreal aka Crash, 36, both of Robstown, have also pleaded guilty to their involvement in the heroin conspiracy and are scheduled for sentencing in Houston before U.S. District Judge Nancy F. Altas in February.

Jurors in the trial of Guerrero heard testimony that Esparza, a local leader of the TMM, had been receiving shipments of narcotics from Laredo in 2011. Investigators learned of the time and place of drug shipments and witnessed Guerrero meet with a courier from Laredo at a Corpus Christi Walmart on two occasions. After a traffic stop, law enforcement discovered a loaded handgun in the passenger compartment of Guerrero’s vehicle. “Black tar” heroin was also found hidden in a secret compartment of Guerrero’s vehicle.

Galindo was another courier for the Laredo drug source. He delivered 4 ½ ounces of cocaine to Esparza in April 2011. Zuniga, another member of the TMM, admitted to purchasing an ounce of heroin from Esparza in May 2011, which Zuniga then intended to distribute.

All defendants have been and will remain in custody pending transfer to a U.S. Bureau of Prisons facility to be determined in the near future.

This case was investigated through a joint effort by the FBI, Drug Enforcement Administration, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Texas Department of Public Safety and the Corpus Christi Police Department. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Michael Hess.

Patrol Report January 16, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 154 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight January 15 to 6:00am January 16, 2014. These are a sample of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Bravo” District

Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 15:15

Location: 9337 South Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/wz6g6

Offense: Aggravated Assault (Penal Code Section 22.02) 2nd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1401150093

A 52-year-old man and a 32-year-old man reported to the Corpus Christi Police that a 47-year-old man assaulted them at an office at 9337 South Padre Island Drive Wednesday afternoon. An ambulance took the 47-year-old man to the hospital directly for treatment of his non life-threatening injuries. The 32-year-old man told Officers the 47-year-old man went into the office of the storage company and assaulted the 52-year-old man. The 32-year-old man told Officers that he pulled the attacker off the 52-year-old man and forced the 47-year-old man out of the office. The 32-year-old man told Officers the 47-year-old man got a handgun and used the gun as hammer to strike the glass door causing an estimated $200 dollars worth of damage. The 32-year-old man told Officers the 47-year-old man left prior to law enforcement arrival. The 32-year-old man had minor injuries and Corpus Christi Police are searching for the 47-year-old man involved in this event.

 

Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 17:24

Location: 13700 Hawksnest Bay Drive http://goo.gl/maps/lIIxr

Offense: Attempted Kidnapping (Penal Code Section 20.04) 1st Degree Felony

Case Number: 1401150105

A 44-year-old woman reported an attempted kidnapping on the 13700 block of Hawksnest Bay to Corpus Christi Police Wednesday. The 44-year-old woman told Officers her 13-year-old son explained to her that a man in a truck approached him while he walked home at 5:20pm. The 44-year-old woman told Officers her son said the man demanded the boy get into the truck. The 44-year-old woman told Officers her son ran home to call police and the vehicle went east on Hawksnest Bay toward Gypsy. The 13-year-old boy described the truck to Officers as a gray Ford F-150 with a rounded front end and a red square shaped decal on the upper driver’s side rear window and then described the man as about 40 years of age with a mustache and medium brown skin.

 

“Delta” District

Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 22:28

Location: 700 North Staples Street http://goo.gl/maps/an3JQ

Offense: Assault (Penal Code Section 22.01) Class A Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1401150134

A 19-year-old woman reported an assault at the 700 block of North Staples Street Wednesday to the Corpus Christi Police. The 19-year-old woman told Officers some unknown person assaulted her 27-year-old boyfriend earlier in the night and he needed medical treatment. The Officers saw the 27-year-old man as he was taken by ambulance to the hospital for treatment of his head injuries.

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 January 15, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 203 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight January 14 to 6:00am January 15, 2014. These are a sample of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Adam” District

Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 15:49

Location: 100 Highwood Street http://goo.gl/maps/Rit5M

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

Case Number: 1401140105

A 79-year-old woman reported damage to her home by a single gunshot Friday to the Corpus Christi Police. The 79-year-old woman told Officers she heard a noise at 10:30am on Friday and then discovered a bullet hole in her home. No injuries were reported.

 

Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 00:15

Location: 10300 Interstate Highway 37 http://goo.gl/maps/zT0IP

Event: Major Vehicle Crash

Crash Number: C1400207

Corpus Christi Police responded to a vehicle crash at the 10300 block of Interstate Highway 37 Wednesday morning. Officers learned that a 21-year-old man fell asleep while driving and struck the concrete divider with his purple 2006 Chevrolet Impala. The 21-year-old man and his 18-year-old man passenger were both taken to the hospital by ambulance for treatment of non life-threatening injuries. The vehicle was towed due to damage and no other vehicle or property was involved.

 

“Bravo” District

Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 14:17

Location: 9401 South Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/hwf1W

Offense: Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle (Penal Code Section 38.04) State Jail Felony

Case Number: 1401140094

Corpus Christi Police recovered a stolen vehicle at a hotel at 9401 South Padre Island Drive Tuesday. The Corpus Christi Police received information that a man sold stolen goods from a stolen vehicle and went to a motel on the 9400 block of South Padre Island Drive. A Corpus Christi Police Officer saw a man run from black 2006 Ford F-250 parked in the parking lot once the Officer was in the man’s view. The Officer discovered the F-250 was reported stolen out of Rockport earlier this month. The Officer recovered the stolen vehicle and did not locate the man who ran. Officers believe they know the identity of the man who ran and will continue to investigate this offense.

 

“Delta” District

Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 10:00am

Location: 1600 Green Grove Drive http://goo.gl/maps/a1sN0

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

Case Number: 1401140034

Corpus Christi Police arrested two people Tuesday morning for a burglary at a vacant house on the 1600 block of Green Grove Drive. Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint of two people who went into a vacant house at 10:00 Tuesday morning. Officers investigated and found 47-year-old Laura Hernandez (10/19/1966) and 37-year-old Byron Bell (4/11/1976) inside the vacant home. Neither Hernandez nor Bell knew the owner of the home or had permission to be inside. The Officer arrested Hernandez and Bell for burglary of a building and then transported them 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.