Community Outreach

FLOWER POT BANDIT ARRESTED

Date: Over the last several months
Location: Mostly southside and Island residences
Offense: numerous thefts
Case Number:  over 20 case numbers

We were able to obtain an arrest warrant for David Luis Zapata,  01/01/1970.  We believe that we are able to prove that he is the Flower Pot Bandit and his is responsible for numerous thefts of flower pots and other yard art from residences on the south side of town and neighborhoods on North Padre Island.  We arrested him on 05/17/2017 and he has been booked into the Nueces County Jail with a $7,500 bond.

David Zapata

 

 

Community Outreach

Missing Elderly Person

Corpus Christi Police would like help from the public to locate a missing, elderly person.
Esperanza Rojas was reported missing on May 18, 2017 and is described as having the late stages of Dementia.
Esperanza was last seen in the area of the 200 block of Norton sometime between 7:50 pm last night and 8:00 am this morning. Esperanza is described as an 85-year-old female who stands 5 feet 4 inches tall, approximately 130 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Esperanza is also known to walk at a good pace and may be wearing the same pink jacket seen in the posted picture.
If you have any information or see Esperanza, please call Corpus Christi Police Department directly by calling 911 or (361) 886-2600.
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Adam District, Bravo District, Charlie District, Community Outreach, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report May 18, 2017

Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2017 5:52 PM
Location: Everhart Rd. @ S. Staples
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated, Driving While License Suspended
Case Number:  1705170110

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to Everhart and S. Staples in reference to a major accident. Officers arrived and observed that silver 2010 Toyota Yaris had rear ended a silver 2002 Toyota Sequoia that was stopped in traffic. Officers contacted and checked the welfare of everyone involved. Officers observed that the suspect vehicle was still running and in gear. Officers with the assistance of the fire department were able to put the vehicle in gear and turn the engine off. Officers contacted the 33 year old male suspect. Officers noticed that he had a blank stare and had difficult time following instructions. Officers developed probable cause to arrest Jason Anthony Prado (02-09-1984) for Driving While Intoxicated and he was found to be driving with a suspended license. He was transported to Spohn Shoreline to be medically cleared and then transported to the City Detention Center. The driver and passenger of the Toyota Sequoia were not injured in the accident.

Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2017 10:52 PM
Location: 6700 Riding Wind Drive
Offense: Assault That causes Bodily Injury (Family Violence)
Case Number:  1705170147

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 6700 Riding Wind Dr. in reference to an assault. Upon arrival officers contacted the 31 year old female suspect across the street from her residence and the 39 year old male victim. Officers spoke to the victim and observed scratches to his face, beneath his eyes and on his forehead. The victim advised that he returned home after looking for his wife’s (suspect) phone. The two got into an argument over a picture which then escalated into the suspect attacking the victim. They fell on the bed and that is when the suspect scratched the victims face and bit his right finger. Officers arrested Happy Begum (03-08-1986) and transported her to the City Detention Center.

Date: Thursday, May 18, 2017 1:45 AM
Location: 15000 Northwest Blvd.
Offense: Robbery
Case Number:  1705180010

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 15000 Northwest Blvd. in reference to a robbery with injuries. Officers arrived and contacted the 21 year old male victim. The victim had a swollen right eye and scratches to his face. The victim advised that he was at the bar and ran into an old girlfriend. He stated that he walked her to her vehicle and was talking with her when a black Ford Mustang approached. A male suspect exited the vehicle and told the victim to get away from the vehicle. The victim did not move and the suspect began to yell at the victim. The victim stated that he was walking away when two other suspects got out of the vehicle and began to fight the victim. The suspects assaulted the victim, took his wallet and fled the scene.  The victim was transported to Northwest Hospital for treatment. A description of the suspects and vehicle was put out over the radio.

Officers located the suspect vehicle and stopped it at 4500 Leopard. Officers contacted the suspects and they matched the description that was put out by responding officers. The suspects were detained during the investigation. Officers observed a wallet  in the front passenger seat and part of an identification card belonging to the victim. Officers arrested John Anthony Figueroa (10-17-1993) and Carlos Monsevais (09-01-1994) for robbery and transported them to the City Detention Center.

 

Community Outreach

**Update in the Credit Card Abuse Case

**Police detectives have been contacted by the suspect in the photo and he has been identified. The investigation is still ongoing. Thank you for all your assistance.

Date: Thursday, February 9, 2017 8:00 AM
Location:  4400 Weber Rd.
Offense: Credit Card Abuse
Case Number:  1702090105

Corpus Christi Police Detectives need your help identifying this suspect. Detectives were contacted by the victim who told them that there were numerous ATM withdrawals made from their account using a debit card. The victim stated that neither he or his wife gave anyone permission to make these withdrawals. They also advised that they never lost possession of their debit cards. Detectives worked with the bank and were able to obtain several images of a possible suspect.

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Community Outreach, Crime Stoppers, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

**Update. Detectives need your help identifying this suspect

**Police detectives have been contacted by the suspect in the photo and has been identified. The investigation is still ongoing. Thank you for all your assistance.

Date: Thursday, February 9, 2017 8:00 AM
Location:  4400 Weber Rd.
Offense: Credit Card Abuse
Case Number:  1702090105

Corpus Christi Police Detectives need your help identifying this suspect. Detectives were contacted by the victim who told them that there were numerous ATM withdrawals made from their account using a debit card. The victim stated that neither he or his wife gave anyone permission to make these withdrawals. They also advised that they never lost possession of their debit cards. Detectives worked with the bank and were able to obtain several images of a possible suspect.

If you know the identity of this suspect or have any information about this crime please call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers  is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

Adam District, Bravo District, Charlie District, Community Outreach, Patrol Division

Patrol Report May 17, 2017

Date: Tuesday, May 16, 2017 2:45 PM
Location:  200 S. Tancahua St.
Offense: Criminal Mischief Damage to a Place of Worship
Case Number:  1705160070

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to the area of 200 S. Tancahua St in reference to a disturbance. Officers arrived and contacted the witness. The witness advised that they observed the 33 year old female suspect urinating in a lot next to the church. The witness advised that is when they called the police. While they were waiting the suspect finished urinating and then walked toward a subject standing on the side of the church. The suspect then began throwing rocks at the subject hitting the side of the building several times causing damage. The complainant told officers that the building was not damaged before the suspect threw the rocks. Officers arrested Virginia Caceres (05-12-1984) and transported her to the City Detention Center.

Date: Tuesday, May 16, 2017 6:30 PM
Location:  Leopard and Stillwell
Offense: Aggravated Assault
Case Number:  1705160102

Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to the are of Leopard and Stillwell in reference a stabbing. As officers were responding a description of a grey Camaro leaving the scene was added to the call. Officers located and stopped the vehicle in the area of Leopard and Southern Minerals. Officers arrived at the scene of the stabbing and contacted the 21 year old male victim. He was being treated by CCFD Medics for a laceration below his left knee. The victim advised that he just got off the bus and observed the suspect vehicle pull into a parking lot nearby. The victim recognized the suspect who began walking towards him in an aggressive manner. The victim stated that the suspect began to yell at him and then punch him on the right side of his face. The suspect then pulled a knife and began to slash at him, cutting him in the left leg. The suspect then fled the scene. The victim was able to identify the suspect. Officers arrested Scott Myles Ocon (02-13-1995) and transported him to the City Detention Center. The victim was transported to Spohn Shoreline to be treated for his injuries.

Community Outreach

CCPD Needs your help finding 60 year old Mr. Robert Rodriguez Trevino

Welfare Concern RRT

Mr. Robert Rodriguez Trevino was last seen by his family on May 1st in the 4300 block of Archdale Drive.   He is known to wander and get lost.  He has been found before in the 4400 block of Nicholson Drive.  He has serious medical conditions that require medication.

Contact: SGT. RICHARD L. GARCIA  

Desk: 886-2850     Cell Phone  361-774-5630

CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS POLICE DEPT.

Community Outreach, Patrol Division

Chief Mike Markle Speaks at LULAC #1

Chief Mike Markle Presented at LULAC #1 in reference to Senate Bill 4 on Thursday May 11, 2017 at 5:30 PM Here is the video of his presentation.

Adam District, Bravo District, Charlie District, Community Outreach, Crime Stoppers, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District, Patrol Division

Help us Catch these suspected Thieves

Date: Wednesday, March 08, 2017 2:21 PM
Location:  1305 Airline Road
Offense: Theft
Case Number:  1703080080

Corpus Christi Police Detectives need your help identifying these two theft suspects. They are seen on surveillance video entering the store. They walk around before going to the clothing section.  One suspect acts as a lookout while the other takes a stack of jeans. The suspect then quickly exits the store making no attempt to pay for the items.

If you know the identity of either of these suspects or have any information about this crime please call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers  is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

Corpus Christi Police Daily Blotter