Community Outreach

Man Charged with Murder of Breanna Wood.

Joseph Mathew Tejeda, DOB 12/13/1990, has been charged with Murder, PC. 19.02, in the death of Breanna Wood.  The accused offender is currently in the Nueces County Jail on an unrelated charge.  Bond has been set for the Murder charge at 1 million dollars.

Investigators obtained the murder warrant after extensive interviews with numerous people.  Physical and circumstantial evidence has  been collected and reviewed.   There are no further arrests for this murder anticipated but the case does remain under investigation.

The Corpus Christi Police Department acknowledges the help and support from the community in solving this case and anyone that might have additional information is encouraged to call 361/886-2840.   You may also call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit 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, Narcotics/Vice Division

Patrol Report January 9, 2017

Date: Saturday, January 7, 2017, 6:12 PM
Location: 2600 Bevcrest
Offense(s): Warrant of Arrest, Failure to Identify, Possession
of Marijuana, Possession of Controlled Substance,
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon
Case Number: 1701070070

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to the area of 2600 Bevcrest in reference to a disturbance in progress. Information on the call advised that the driver of a blue Scion was threatening to shoot the house. Information also stated that the suspect involved had an active warrant and was in possession of a firearm. Officers arrived and observed a blue Scion leave the scene at a high rate of speed. Officers stopped the vehicle in the area of Bevcrest and Beardmore.

Officers made contact with the driver of the vehicle and the passenger. Neither subject had an ID on them. While officers were talking with the subjects they detected an odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. The driver identified himself as Christopher Moreland and was removed from the vehicle. Due to the nature of the call the driver was checked for weapons and found to have a knife and a empty pistol holster in his waistband. Officers then removed the passenger from the vehicle and discovered that he was sitting on a loaded semi automatic pistol. Both suspects were detained while officers investigated. Officers checked the drivers information and found it was obvious that he was not the person he claimed to be. The driver gave his true name and date of birth (Richard Moreland 7-6-1992) and was found to have an active warrant out of  Austin Pardon and Parole. He was arrested for the warrant and failure to identify as a fugitive. Upon searching the vehicle officers located Marijuana, over 70 packaged pills, a substance believed to heroin, a white substance believed to cocaine, a digital scale and packaging material. Officers arrested Richard Moreland (7-6-1992) and Jacob Rivera (1-31-1998) and transported them to the City Detention Center.

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Date: Sunday, January 8, 2017, 12:59 PM
Location: 3000 Antelope
Offense: Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest,
Possession of Dangerous Drugs
Case Number: 1701080059

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 3002 Antelope in reference to a disturbance in progress. A officer was nearby clearing form another call and could hear females yelling and cursing. As officers arrived the female suspect was yelling for the other person to give her money. The suspect was asked several times to calm down and wait by the patrol car. The suspect ignored the officer and began yelling again. The officer again tried to calm the suspect down and escort her from the area. The suspect began to pull away, swing her arms and push the officer. The officer arrested Amber Jean Silvestry (12-28-1983) for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. Amber was transported to the City Detention Center. While at The City Detention Center a female guard located a pill inside her waistband of her pants. Amber did not have any type of prescription in her possession. She was additionally charged with possession of a dangerous drug.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bravo District, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Man Steals Paint Sprayer From Home Improvement Store

Date: Thursday, December 1, 2016, 16:37
Location: 1530 Airline Road
Offense: Theft (Penal Code Section 31.03)
Case Number: 1612080092

A 49 year old man reported a theft from a home improvement store to Corpus Christi Police.

The 49 year old man provided Officers with images of a man who stole a paint sprayer valued at ($489.00). The unknown man is described as an adult male who wore a red shirt, baseball cap, tan pants and shoes at the time of the theft.

capture_1 capture_2If you can identify this man, or have any additional information about this theft, 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.

Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Police Search for Bank Robber at Kostoryz and Holly

Date: Friday, January 6, 2017, 14:00
Location: 3131 Holly Road
Offense: Robbery
Case Number: 1701060057

Corpus Christi Police are searching for a man accused of robbing the bank at the corner of Holly and Kostoryz Friday afternoon.

Corpus Christi Police responded to a call for the bank robbery at 2pm Friday in which a man took money by force. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

Bank employees told Officers that an unknown man walked into the bank with black pants, a red hoodie, and a black ski mask on his head. Employees told Officers that the man went to the teller and demanded cash. Employees told Officers the man did not see a weapon, but the man made them believe he had a weapon. Employees told Officers the man took the money and ran out the door and left the area in an unknown direction. There were several customers in the bank at the time of the robbery, but no injuries were reported.

Police are now searching the area to locate the man and would like help from the public to identify and locate the man responsible for this robbery.

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If you can identify the man responsible, or have any additional information about this robbery, 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 January 6, 2017

Date: Thursday, January 5, 2017, 5:03 AM
Location: 5041 SPID
Offense: Theft
Case Number: 1701050061

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to the Home Depot in reference to a theft that just occurred. The call stated that the suspect were loading items into a tan Jeep. Officers arrived and observed the vehicle attempting to leave the parking lot. Officers stopped the vehicle and contacted the occupants. Officers detained a 34 year old male and a 26 year old female. Officers contacted a loss prevention officer who stated the two suspects were observed going through the store selecting items and hiding them under a blanket inside the store. The loss prevention officer stated that the suspects then went to the vehicle and put the items in the back seat and hid them under a blanket. Officers observed a blanket in the back seat with items wrapped inside.

When officers checked the blanket they observed multiple items, several  that still had the security wiring  on them. The stolen items Totaled $1295.00. It looks as if the suspected thieves were taking home security equipment. The stolen property was returned to the business. Officers arrested Paul Acovio Jr. (1-15-1982) and Johanna Ashley Ramirez (5-22-1990) for theft. Paul was charged with felony theft because of previous theft charges. The vehicle was impounded and both suspects were transported to the City Detention Center.

Date: Friday, January 6, 2017, 5:03 AM
Location: 3700 Piedra Creek Dr.
Offense: Burglary of a Habitation
Case Number: 1701060016

Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to a call in the 3700 block of Piedra Creek in reference to suspicious activity. Upon arrival officers  made contact with the complainant. He stated that he observed a male with tattoos on his arms loading property from a foreclosed home into a silver passenger car. The complainant stated that he followed the suspect to an address in the 3700 block of Honey Creek.

Officers went to the area of 3700 Honey Creek to contact the suspect. Officers observed a suspect matching the description and tried to make contact. Officers told the suspect to stop but he refused and ran into the garage and then into the residence. Officers were able to contact the suspect and detain him. In the garage were cabinet doors and drawers. Officers were advised by a resident at Honey Creek that those items were new and they did not recognize them. The witness to the burglary was brought to the scene and positively identified the suspect. Officers arrested Terrell Tavin Wyatt (7-16-1980) and transported him to the City Detention Center.

 

Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Police Search for Failed Bank Robbers

Date: Thursday, January 5, 2017, 11:14am
Location:4145 Alameda Street
Offense: Robbery
Case Number: 1701050050

Corpus Christi Police are searching for two men who tried to rob a bank at Alameda and Everhart Thursday morning, but were stopped by a security guard on duty at the bank.

Corpus Christi Police responded to the bank at 11:14am Thursday morning and met the security guard who explained that two men in hoodies went to the bank front door but were stopped right away because the hooded men wore masks. The security guard saw that one of the hooded men had a pistol in his hand which was dropped as the two men were confronted by the security guard. The security guard told Officers that the masked men ran around the exterior of the bank and escaped. Corpus Christi Police Robbery/Homicide Detectives are now searching for the two men.

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This image shows a man Detectives believe is one of the suspects who visited the bank at a previous time.

img_5002 img_5003 img_5004 img_5005If you can identify these men, or have any additional information about this robbery, 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, Community Outreach, Crime Stoppers, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report January5, 2017

Date: Thursday, January 5, 2017, 2:12 AM
Location: Rosebud and Santa Fe
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated
Case Number: 1701050008

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to the area of Santa Fe and Rosebud in reference to a major accident. Upon arrival officers observed a 2014 Volkswagon Jetta on its roof unoccupied. Officers made contact with the female suspect who stated that she was in the vehicle and got out before police arrived. The suspect denied driving the vehicle and stated that another man was driving. The suspect had a strong odor of  alcohol on her breath, slurred speech and was unsteady on her feet. The suspect had injuries consistent with seatbelt abrasions from sitting in the drivers seat. The suspect when asked how she got out of the vehicle, motioned to her right hip how she unbuckled her seat belt which was consistent with sitting in the drivers seat. Officers checked with the person that the suspect said was with her. The subject was a long way from the accident, had no injuries and told officers that he was not in a accident with the suspect. Officers developed enough probable cause and arrested Sierra Blackstone (11-21-1990) for DWI. She was transported to Spohn Shoreline to be medically cleared and the transported to the City Detention Center.

Date: Thursday, January 5, 2017, 3:50 AM
Location: 4600 Christie
Offense: Assault Family Violence
Case Number: 1701050015

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to the area of 4600 Christie in reference to a disturbance with a weapon. Officers arrived and made contact with the 25 year old female victim. She stated that the 25 year old male suspect was inside the residence with their 5 year old son. The victim stated that the suspect became angry after going through her cellphone. The suspect grabbed the victim and threw her out of the house. The victim went around the house trying to get back in. She went to a bedroom window and started to remove the A/C unit. The suspect grabbed a gun and was pulling on the A/C to keep it from being removed. At some point the gun went off but did not strike anyone.

Due to a gun being involved, officers surrounded the house and called the suspect out numerous times. The suspect finally came out holding the child and was taken into custody without incident. Officers found the gun, a amount if marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Officers arrested James Womack Heslip (05-18-1991) for assault family violence, discharging a firearm, possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. He was transported to the City Detention Center.

Adam District, Bravo District, Community Outreach, Crime Stoppers, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report January 4, 2017

Date: Tuesday, January 3, 2017, 10:04 PM
Location: 5901 Weber
Offense: Robbery, Burglary of a Habitation
Case Number: 1701030167

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 5901 Weber in reference to a burglary with a gun. Officers arrived and made contact with the 22 year old female victim. The victim advised that a female knocked on her door and asked for a male by his nickname. When the victim opened the door to talk to the female suspect, the female suspect and 2 other males forced their way into the apartment. One of the males took out a gun and asked for a male by name and asked for his stuff. The victim stated that the suspects also asked for another male as well. The victim told the suspects that the person was not here and he did not keep his stuff there. The suspects ransacked the apartment taking some electronics.  As they were leaving they took the victims wallet in case she called the police.

The suspects were described as a white female in her late teens to early twenties, 5 feet 11 inches tall, medium dirty blonde hair and wearing a long sleeve shirt and hoodie. Two black males, 1 approximately 6 feet, thin and clean shaven. The other approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall, medium build and short hair. The victim was not injured.

If you have any additional information about this crime, 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: Wednesday, January 4, 2017, 1:28 AM
Location: 3000 Elgin
Offense: Aggravated Assault, Deadly Conduct
Case Number: 1701040010

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 3000 Elgin in reference to a shooting. Officers arrived and contacted the victims father who advised that his son had been shot. Officers contacted the 27 year old male victim who was conscious and responsive. The victim had been shot several times in the lower back area. The victim advised that he had just spoken to a male subject outside. As he was walking into the residence numerous shots were fired into the house striking the victim. There were 4 other people inside the house that were not injured. The victim was transported to Spohn Memorial with non life threatening injuries. The suspect may have been driving a gold 4-door vehicle possible a Buick.

If you have any additional information about this crime, 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.

Criminal Investigations Division

Corpus Christi Police Detectives Confirm Breanna Wood Has Been Found

Corpus Christi Police Robbery and Homicide supervisor, Lieutenant Mark Tuley, was sad to say the remains of Breanna Wood were found today outside of the Corpus Christi city limits along FM 1833.

Lieutenant Tuley said the Corpus Christi Police Detectives worked yesterday on the case and developed information to possibly locate Breanna Wood. Lieutenant Tuley said the Detectives went to the location at about 10am this morning and found human remains which have been positively identified as Breanna Wood. The remains were taken to the Nueces County Medical Examiner’s Office to determine the cause of death. The cause of death must be determined first in order to establish the direction of the investigation as a homicide, accidental death, medical condition or other type of investigation.

Update January 4, 2016- 

The Nueces County Medical Examiner’s Office determined that Breanna Wood died from gunfire. The Breanna Wood missing person case is closed and is now a homicide investigation.

The next of kin for Breanna Wood has been notified. The original information posted October 20, 2016 about the missing person case in regard to Breanna Wood is:

Date: Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Location: 950 Stone Street
Incident: Missing Person
Case Number: 1610180089

Corpus Christi Police Detectives would like help from the public to locate a 21 year old woman reported by her mother as a missing person.

A 45 year old woman reported her daughter, 21 year old Breanna Wood (3/8/1995) missing on Tuesday to the Corpus Christi Police. The 45 year old woman told Officers she last saw Breanna on October 11, at 950 Stone Street. The 45 year old woman told Officers Breanna speaks with her daily until October 11 and Breanna left her cat unattended; both characteristics that are unlike Breanna’s normal behavior. Corpus Christi Police believe Breanna was seen at the PMI on Tancuhua Street with a 25 year old man. The 45 year old woman is concerned and would like help to reconnect with Breanna.

Breanna is described as a 21 year old woman who stands 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighs about 100 pounds, and has black hair and hazel eyes.

Anyone with any additional information about this case should contact 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 the caller a cash reward.

Community Outreach, Traffic Safety Division

Corpus Christi Police Record More Arrests For Intoxicated Driving In 2016 Than Any Other Year

The Corpus Christi Police arrested more people for intoxicated driving in 2016 than in any other year of the Department’s history.

Corpus Christi Police arrested 1,428 people for intoxicated driving in 2016 and the previous record was in 2014 with 1, 407 arrests for intoxicated driving. Corpus Christi Police have already recorded 15 arrests for intoxicated driving so far in 2017.

Corpus Christi Police explain the 1,428 arrests for intoxicated driving as: 14 for Driving Under the Influence which means the person was less than 21 years of age when they were arrested for intoxicated driving; and there were 132 felony accusations. The 132 accusations are that 86 arrests were for D.W.I. with three or more prior convictions; 11 arrests for intoxicated assault (in which someone was injured in a crash caused by an intoxicated person); 32 arrests for D.W.I. with a child passenger; and 3 arrests for Intoxicated Manslaughter (in which a person died in a crash caused by an intoxicated driver).

Corpus Christi Police collected blood or breath specimens to be analyzed for the blood alcohol concentration from all 1,428 arrested people except for 5 cases in which that evidence was not obtained. The average results from the analysis for blood alcohol concentration was .15 which is almost twice the legal limit of .08, the state standard to determine someone is prima facia intoxicated. There were 415 arrests for intoxicated driving which involved a vehicle crash which means 1,013 of the arrests for intoxicated driving were discovered on Officer initiated traffic stops.

Yearly Totals of arrests for intoxicated driving by Corpus Christi Police:

2016-1428
2015-1331
2014-1407
2013-1203
2012-1036
2011-900
2010-979
2009-784
2008-847
2007-768
2006-896
2005-859

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