Adam District, Bravo District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District, Patrol Division

Two Different Theft Suspects, Same Store

Date: April 26 & 30, 2017
Location:  4038 S. Port
Offense:  Theft
Case Numbers: 1704260138, 1704300055

Corpus Christi Police Detectives need your help identifying these two theft suspects from the Home Depot at 4038 S. Port. On April 26, 2017 the suspect is seen entering the store and go to where the power tools are located, The suspect is observed taking a drill and tried to enter out the front. The front exit was blocked so the suspect ran out of a fire exit.

On April 30, 2017 a male is seen entering through the garden center. He grabbed a drill set and a black back pack and exits out the garden center exit making no effort 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.

Community Outreach, Patrol Division

Patrol Report May 2, 2017

Date: Monday, May 1, 2017, 9:56 PM
Location:  1500 10th Street
Offense:  Assault Family Violence
Case Numbers: 1705010181

Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to 1500 10th St. in reference to a disturbance in progress. The call was updated with the victim stating that her daughter was hitting her. Officers were also advised by dispatchers that they could hear a struggle and screaming in the background. Officers arrived and contacted the 24 year old female suspect who advised that her mother was kicking her out of the house over a rent dispute. The 50 year old female victim advised that the suspect assaulted her with a stick. The victim had a red mark on her right shoulder. The victim showed officers the stick and advised that she wanted to press charges. Officers arrested Priscilla Martinez (03-23-1993) and transported her to the City Detention Center.

Date: Monday, May 1, 2017, 10:06 PM
Location:  300 W. Saxet Dr.
Offense:  Continuous Violence against the Family, Assault Family Violence
Case Numbers: 1705010182

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 300 W. Saxet Dr. in reference to a disturbance in progress. Officers arrived and contacted the 27 year old female victim. She advised that she was returning from Calallen when the 27 year old male suspect became angry after seeing a message on Facebook. The suspect began driving erratically and yelling and screaming at the victim, accusing her of being unfaithful. Once they arrived at their residence the suspect grabbed the victim by the hair and pulled as hard as he could causing the victim a lot of pain. The suspect then grabbed the victim by the wrist and twisted it causing pain and swelling. Officers arrested Jonathan Henry Constante (04-15-1990) and transported him to the City Detention Center.

Date: Monday, May 1, 2017, 10:41 PM
Location:  4500 Leon St.
Offense:  Assault Family Violence
Case Numbers: 1705010185

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 4500 Leon in reference to 2 females fighting in front of 4500 Leon St. Officers arrived and observed the 2 females being separated by neighbors. Both of the females were bleeding and had bruising to their faces and hands. The two got into an argument because the 34 year old female was kicked out of her parents house. At some point it became physical when the 31 year old sister slapped the other across the face. The sisters then began fighting each other until the neighbors stopped them. Officers spoke to witnesses and made the decision to arrest Myra Gomez (09-27-1982) and Malena Gala Gomez (02-08-1986) and transported both sisters to the City Detention Center.

Adam District, Bravo District, Charlie District, Crime Stoppers, Delta District

PATROL REPORT MAY 01, 2017

 

Date: Sunday, April 30, 2017, 03:22 AM
Location:  3800 Caravelle
Offense:  Injury to a Child/Assault
Case Numbers: 1704300026

 

Several units responded to the 3800 block of Caravelle in reference to a large fight. Upon arrival and through the investigation, it was determined that an 18-year-old victim left her infant in the care of her roommate, Offender Florencia Gonzalez (12/13/1997).  Gonzalez became upset with the victim and when the 18-year-old victim arrived home there was a confrontation.  A second Offender, Teresa Gonzalez (12/29/1994) became involved in the dispute along with another male, who all began to assault the 18-year-old victim.  During the assault the 18-year-old victim was knocked to the ground, while holding her baby.  The baby fell out of the 18-year-old victims  arms and landed face down.  There 18-year-old sustained minor injuries and the infant child did not have any visible injuries.  Both Offenders were arrested and charged with Injury to a Child (3rd Felony) and Assault Causes Bodily Injury (Class A Misdemeanor).

 

Date: Monday, May 01, 2017, 12:25 AM
Location:  700 block of 12th Street
Offense:  Robbery
Case Number:  1705010007

Corpus Christi Police responded to the 700 block of 12th Street for a Robbery.  The victim advised that he went to the Stripes at Brownlee and Agnes to retrieve money from the ATM.  The victim stated that as he was walking home he was approached by 3 Hispanic males who initially asked him for a cigarette but then became aggressive and began assaulting him.  The suspects took the victim’s wallet containing $400 cash.

 

Date: Monday, May 01, 2017 02:25 AM
Location:  3700 Mueller
Offense:  Aggravated Assault W/Deadly Weapon, Theft of Firearm, Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon
Case Number:  1705010019

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to the 3700 block of Mueller reference shots fired. Upon arrival, units observed several bullet casings and obtained a suspect vehicle description.  Additional Officers in the area observed the suspect vehicle and were able to stop and detain the drivers.  Offenders Joe Banda (07/16/87) and Julian Salas (07/10/1989) were discovered to be in possession of a stolen firearm which matched the caliber of the firearm used in the drive-by.  Banda was arrested for Theft of a Firearm and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon and Salas was arrested for Theft of a Firearm.    Additional charges for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon are pending.

 

Date: Sunday, April 30 2017, 01:15 AM
Location:   3100 Peachtree
Offense:  Aggravated Robbery
Case Number: 1704300011

Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to the 3100 block of Peachtree for a report of an aggravated Robbery. Upon arrival, Officers were advised by the 18-year-old victim that he was robbed at his front door by three hispanic males wearing masks and black hoodies.  The victim advised that all three exhibited handguns during the Robbery and that he feared for his safety.  The 18-year-old male advised that his wallet along with the contents were taken.  The male did not sustain any injuries during the commission of the Robbery.

 

Date: Sunday, April 30, 2017, 8:57 PM
Location:   Airport/Santa Elena
Offense:  Evading with Vehicle/ Warrant
Case Number:  1704300107

Corpus Christi Police Officers observed a pickup traveling with no headlights near the intersection of Airport/Santa Elena.  Officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop, noting that the vehicle refused to stop.  The vehicle eventually came to a stop in the 1000 block of Mendoza, at which point the driver exited the vehicle and a short foot pursuit ensued.  Officers took Cosme Zapata (10/15/1967) into custody and discovered that Zapata had run because he had an active warrant for a parole violation.

 

 

Bravo District, Criminal Intelligence Unit, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Murder Suspect In Custody

Date: Thursday, April 20, 2017, 01:19 AM
Location: 2000 Treyway Lane
Offense: Homicide
Case Number: 1704200013

Corpus Christi Homicide Investigators have advised that Michael Sotelo (05/26/98) is in custody for a murder that occurred last week.

On April 20, 2017 Corpus Christi Police responded to the 2000 block of Treyway Lane for a subject screaming for help.  Officers arrived on scene and located a 23-year-old male with a critical stab wound.

Detectives identified Michael Sotelo as the Offender in this Homicide and obtained an arrest warrant for Sotelo.

The United States Marshal’s Gulf Coast Fugitives and Violent Offenders Task Force located Sotelo and took him into custody earlier this evening.

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Police Arrest Suspect in Assault of 69 year old Female

Date: Monday, April 24, 2017, 1:09 PM
 Location:  4100 Ayers St.
Offense: Injury to a Elderly Individual
Case Number: 1704240085

Corpus Christi Police Detectives have made an arrest in the assault of a 69 year old female. Detectives arrested Diana Meier (09-30-1962) on 4-27-2017 at 2:55 PM for Injury to a Elderly Individual which is a 3rd Degree felony. Diana was transported and booked into the City Detention Center. There is no further information at this time since it is still an active investigation.

Diana Meier 9-30-1962

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

Patrol Report April 24, 2017

Date: Sunday, April 23, 2017, 1:59 AM
 Location:  4300 Kostoryz RD
Offense: Burglary of a Habitation, Evading Arrest
Interfering with a Emergency Call
Case Number: 1704230022

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to the area of 4300 Kostoryz Rd. in reference to a disturbance in progress. Upon arrival officers contacted the 23 year old female victim. Officers observed the victim to visibly upset and to have dried blood on her left arm. The victim told officers that she was asleep when she awoke by a loud bang. At about 1:30 AM as she sat up in her bed the victim heard glass break inside her spare bedroom. The victim opened her bedroom door and recognized the 20 year old male suspect inside her residence. The suspect was wearing blue jeans and no shirt. The victim asked the suspect what he was doing there and the suspect began making his way to her bedroom. The victim tried to call 911 but was pushed to the bed. The suspect got on top of the victim and tried to grab her phone which prevented her from calling 911. The victim stated that she feared for her life and pleaded with the suspect not to hurt her. The victim stated she was able to talk with the suspect and calm him down. The suspect went into the bathroom to wash the blood off himself. The victim used this opportunity to call 911. The suspect left the scene before officers arrived. The victim advised that she only knew the suspect for a short period of time and did not have a relationship with him.

Officers noticed blood in the victim, on the pillows of the bed and in the bathroom sink. As officers were taking pictures of the crime scene, one officer noticed something outside and made eye contact with the suspect who matched the victims description. The officer called out to suspect by name and the suspect took off running. Officers gave chase telling the suspect to stop. The suspect kept running and after three failed attempts to get over fences, he was taken into custody. Officers arrested Silverio Hernandez (03-06-1997) and transported him to the City Detention Center.

Date: Sunday, April 23, 2017, 6:47AM
 Location:  1000 Shepard Dr.
Offense: Aggravated Robbery
Case Number: 1704230037

Corpus Christi Police Officers  responded to a call to 1000 Sheppard in reference to an attempted robbery. Officers arrived and made contact with the 67 year old male victim. The victim advised that he works the night shift and he just got home. The victim stated that he was reading the paper in his car when two young males wearing black hooodies approached his vehicle from behind. One suspect went to the drivers side and the other went to the passengers side door. The suspect on the drivers side door displayed a gun and demanded his wallet and money. The victim told the suspect that he did not have any money. The suspect on the passenger side door got mad and starting  cussing and using racial slurs towards the victim. The victim told the suspect that there was no need to talk to him in a vulgar manner. The suspects kept demanding money until they realized they were not going to get anything from the victim. The suspects left the scene in an unknown direction. The victim was not injured.

If you 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

Date: Monday, April 24, 2017, 12:04 AM
 Location:  2500 HWY 181
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated, Possession of Marijuana and
Controlled Substance
Case Number: 1704240004

Corpus Christi Police Offices were dispatched to the Harbor Bridge for a vehicle driving the wrong way (Northbound In the Southbound Lane). Officers arrived in the area and observed a Port of Corpus Christi Police Officer to have the suspect vehicle stopped in the southbound lane of the causeway. Officers made the U-turn and went to assist the officer. The Port PD officer stated that he was making his rounds and was coming back into the city when he observed the vehicle traveling the wrong way. The officer then stopped the vehicle to investigate. A CCPD officer made contact with the 44 year old female driver. The officer could detect an odor of an intoxicating beverage about her breath and other signs of intoxication. The officer walked the suspect to his unit to transport her to a safer place to further investigate the incident. As the officer was walking the suspect he had to hold her arm because she was unsteady on her feet. The officers continued the investigation and developed enough probable cause to arrest the suspect for DWI. The officers conducted a search incident to arrest and discovered a pill and marijuana in her purse. The officer arrested Shannon Falkenburg (11-14-1972) and transported her to the City Detention Center.

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

Detectives need your help identifying this suspect.

Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2016,2:25 PM
 Location:  300 IH 37 Access Rd.
Offense: Theft
Case Number: 1609130117

Corpus Christi Police Detectives need your help identifying this theft suspect. The suspect is seen entering the Stripes store while a local vendor was restocking inventory. The vendor left his work Ipad on a shelf while he was working. The vendor went to get his Ipad and discovered it was missing. The suspect was observed looking at the Ipad on the shelf. He then takes the Ipad and walks out of the store. He is described as a large white male wearing a dark colored shirt and blue jeans.

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, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report April 17, 2017

Date: Saturday, April 15, 2017, 12:05 PM
 Location:  3400 SPID
Offense: Deadly Conduct-Discharging a Firearm
Case Number: 1704150070

Corpus Christ Police officers responded to the Modern Motel at 3400 SPID in reference to a disturbance in progress involving shots fired. Officers arrived and were advised by an employee that the suspect was inside one of the rooms. Officers surrounded the room to prevent the suspects escape and began evacuating rooms near the suspects room.

Officers asked the employee what happened prior to calling 911. The employee stated that he was cleaning rooms after checkout time. He was cleaning the room that the suspect was in and put his belongings in a bag. As he was cleaning he observed the suspect drive up to the location in a black Cadillac. The employee gave the suspect his property and observed the suspect enter the room. The employee stated he was told by management to have the suspect leave the room since it was past checkout time. The employee knocked on the door several times with no response from the suspect. The employee tried to unlock the door but was unsuccessful because the room was locked from the inside. The employee stated that he told the suspect that he was going to call the cops. As the employee was walking away he heard 6-7 shots coming from the room. The employee took cover and called the police.

Officers on the scene continued to evacuate rooms. Officers continued to watch the suspects room and at approximately 12:40 PM, the suspect exited the room naked and was taken into custody without incident. Officers cleared the suspects room and observed a small semi automatic pistol on the bed, several bullet holes in the bathroom door and one bullet hole in the wall. Officers arrested Daniel Leal III (03-10-1980) and transported him to the City Detention Center.

Date: Sunday, April 16, 2017, Between 4:00 AM-10:49 AM
 Location:  4100 Cross River Drive
Offense: Theft, Fraud Use and Possession of Identifying Information
Case Number: 1704160069

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to the area of 4100 Cross River Drive in reference suspicious activity. Officers contacted the 64 year old female witness who advised that her 24 year old granddaughter  woke her up at approximately 9:00 AM regarding Easter Presents. The suspect gave the witness a box wrapped containing Pampered Chef items. The witness questioned where the gifts came from and was told by her husband that the suspect took the items from the neighborhood. He also advised her that there was evidence in the trash can. The witness stated that the suspect had a check and pants that did not belong to her. Officers spoke to the suspect and determined that she had taken the items during the night. Officers located numerous pieces of mail, some was returned to the owners and the other was tagged as evidence. Officers arrested Kassandra Orr (05-26-1992) and transported her to the City Detention Center.

Date: Sunday, April 16, 2017, 4:20 PM
 Location:  6101 Saratoga Blvd.
Offense: Theft, Resisting Arrest
Case Number: 1704160099

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to the Walmart at 6101 Saratoga Blvd. in reference to a theft in progress. Officers were advised that a female suspect tried to leave the store with over $1000 worth of stolen items. The call also advised that the suspect left her car keys and was sitting in a silver Volkswagon Jetta in the parking lot. Officers arrived and located the suspects vehicle in the parking lot. Offices observed the suspect to be holding a screwdriver. The suspect was ordered to put the screwdriver down and exit the vehicle. The suspect put the screwdriver down but refused to exit the vehicle. After a brief struggle with officers the suspect was removed from the vehicle and detained.

Officers contacted the reporting party (loss prevention personnel), who advised that the suspect was observed going into the electronics department selecting numerous DVD’s and placing them into a basket. The suspect then went to the hardware section and put the items in personal shopping bags. The suspect walked past the registers and was confronted by loss prevention. She was asked to stop to which she replied “No!” and left the store, leaving the DVD’s and her keys. Officers arrested Veronica Quiroz (11-22-1981) and transported her to the City Detention Center.

 

 

 

Community Outreach

MISSING PERSON FOUND SAFE

******UPDATE******

 

Date: April 09, 2017
Location: 5500 Lipes
Event: Missing Person
Case Number: 1504090113

This missing person, Robbie Maier, has been located and she is safe.

The Corpus Christi Police Department would like to thank the public who assisted in searching for Robbie after she was seen on media reports.

Community Outreach

POLICE NEED YOUR HELP TO LOCATE A MISSING PERSON

Date: Sunday, April 09, 2017
Location: 5500 Lipes
Incident: Missing Person
Case Number: 1704090113

 

Corpus Christi Police Detectives would like help from the public to locate a missing person.

Robbie Maier

 

Robbie Maier was reported missing on April 09, 2017 and may be in need of medical assistance.  Robbie was last seen on Friday, April 07, 2017 at a Senior Living Center in the 5500 block of Lipes.

Robbie is described as a 60-year-old female who stands 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighs about 230 pounds, and has blonde hair and brown eyes.

If you have any information or know the whereabouts of Robbie Maier please call Corpus Christi Police Department directly at (361) 886-2600.  For additional information, please contact Corpus Christi Police Department Homicide/Robbery Detective R.L. Garcia at 361-886-2850 or 361-774-5630.

 

 

 

 

 

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