Police Seek Help to Identify Burglary Suspect

Date: Wednesday, December 21, 2016, 12:09pm
Location: 6300 Queen Bess Drive
Offense: Burglary of a Habitation
Case Number: 1612210098

Corpus Christi Police Property Crimes Detectives would like help from the public to identify and locate a man who Detectives believe may be involved in a home burglary on Queen Bess Drive Wednesday.

A Corpus Christi Police Officer generated an offense report when a person told the Officer that an unknown man entered their garage without permission and took tools without the owners consent. The Officer’s report explains that the unknown man was dropped off near the home in what appeared to be an older model silver towncar.  The unknown man held a note pad and had a tape measure attached to his pants.  The Officer stated the suspect walked into the open garage and stole a Dewalt saw.  The Officer gathered images of the man from the complainant.

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The unknown man has not been apprehended and Detectives now want your help to solve this burglary. If you know who is responsible, or have any additional information about this burglary, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which leads to an arrest may earn you a cash reward.

Date: Tuesday, December 20, 2016, 4:29 PM
Location: 9552 SPID
Offense: Robbery (Penal Code Section 29.02) 2nd Degree Felony
Case Number: 1612200088

Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to 9552 SPID at the Navy Army Federal Credit Union in reference to a robbery. Officers arrived and contacted the employees. Officers were advised that a male suspect wearing a red hoodie, sunglasses, blue jeans and something red covering his face came in to the business, went up to a teller and demanded money. The suspect then left on foot in an unknown direction with a undetermined amount of money.

 

If you know who is responsible, or have any additional information about this bank robbery, call Detective Galloway at 361-886-2880, Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn you a cash reward of up to $2,500 dollars.

Warrant Issued For Driver Of Weekend Fatal Hit And Run Crash

Date: Sunday, December 18, 2016, 1:00am
Location: Devon at Gollihar
Offense: Accident Involving Injury or Death
Case Number: 1612180016

The Corpus Christi Police Traffic Safety Section is investigating the 30th fatal vehicle crash of 2016 at the intersection of Devon and Gollihar Sunday morning.

Corpus Christi Police responded to the intersection at 1am Sunday morning and learned two motorcycles collided with a 1997 Jeep. The Officers believe that the motorcycles traveled west on Gollihar and the Jeep turned in front of the motorcycles. Officers believe the Jeep turned left from Gollihar to travel north on Devon and the motorcycles struck the passenger side of the Jeep. Officers found the Jeep unoccupied and parked two houses north of the intersection and have not located the operator.

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If you see this wanted person, please do not confront him.  Call 911 and report his whereabouts.

Anyone who knows any additional information about this wanted person should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2600. Information about this  crime 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.

Two Men Rob Bank at Staples and Weber

Date: Monday, December 19, 2016, 11:18am
Location: 3757 Staples Street
Offense: Robbery (Penal Code Section 29.02) 2nd Degree Felony
Case Number: 1612190030

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Corpus Christi Police responded to the bank robbery complaint at 11:20am. A bank teller told Officers that two men came into the bank and demanded cash. The teller told Officers that no weapon was displayed and no injuries were reported. The teller told Officers the two men got cash, and then left the bank and ran on Staples Street toward Everhart.

The bank employees described the suspects to Officers as two men about 20 years of age, and they both wore black hoodies, gloves, sweat pants and sandals. The bank employees said one of the suspects had a design on the sweatpants and one of the suspects wore a mask and had a purple “Metro PCS” bag at the time of the robbery. Neither of the suspects have been apprehended and Corpus Christi Police would now like help from the public to solve this case.

If you know who is responsible, or have any additional information about this bank robbery, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn you a cash reward of up to $2,500 dollars.

Capital Murder 1400 El Paso

Date: Sunday, December 18, 2016, 11:26 PM
Location: 1400 El Paso
Offense: Capital Murder
Case Number: 1612180109

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 1400 El Paso in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival officers found a 70 year old male shot inside his residence. Officers began CPR until medics arrived and transported the victim To Spohn Memorial where he succumbed to his injuries. Officers contained the scene until homicide detectives arrived.

Officers learned that there was a disturbance earlier in the day  with Domingo Villarreal (8-15-1996). When Domingo left he kicked the dog, threw down the Christmas tree and threatened to come back and do harm to the family. Later that evening the suspect and several other individuals were seen on surveillance video arriving in a white SUV similar to a Nissan Juke stopping in front of the house. Suspects are seen exiting the vehicle and going into the residence. Once the shooting occurred the suspects got back into the vehicle and drove away.  A traffic stop was conducted of the Nissan Juke and officers detained the occupants. Witnesses provided information to detectives of the identities of the suspects involved. Detectives were able to develop enough probable cause to Arrest Domingo Villarreal (08-15-1996), Ian Rey Hernandez (03-10-1996) and Andrew Jorge Luis (05-08-1994) for capital murder. All three were transported to the City Detention Center.

This is still and active investigation and more information may be released at a later time.

Patrol Report December 19, 2016

Date: Sunday, December 18, 2016, 5:43 am
Location: 1500 Antoinette Dr.
Offense: Burglary, Possession of Marijuana,
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Case Number: 1612180033

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 15oo Antoinette for a burglary in progress. Officers were advised that the alarm company stated the wrong password was given and they could hear yelling in the background. Officers arrived and observed the 20 year old victim in the roadway. The victim advised that he was asleep when he heard someone trying to enter a code into the alarm keypad. Shortly after that he heard someone in his home. The victim heard someone in the next bedroom. He opened the door and observed the 19 year old male suspect. The suspect used to be a roommate but was evicted 5 months ago. The victim chased the suspect from the house. The victim observed that a window was open in a bedroom and the screen had been removed and placed on the ground. The victim stated that he believed the suspect was on drugs, wearing a long sleeved shirt and jeans.

Officers checked the area and observed a vehicle turn into a residence at 1600 Antoinette. The subject appeared to be confused and he matched the description of the suspect. Officers contacted the subject who appeared very nervous and was making furtive movements inside the vehicle. Officers detained the subject until the victim arrived on scene to identify him. The victim positively identified the suspect and officers arrested Hallam Russell (4-14-1997) for burglary. Officers found marijuana and drug paraphernalia inside the car, Hallam was additionally charged. Hallam was transported to the City Detention Center.

Date: Sunday, December 18, 2016, 1:03 PM
Location: 1800 Baldwin Blvd.
Offense: Aggravated Assault
Case Number: 1612180057

Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to 600 Elizabeth, Spohn Shoreline, in reference to a walk in shooting. Officers contacted the 32 year old male victim who had been shot in the right arm and the right side of his chest. The victim advised that he was driving in the area of 1800 Baldwin and observed an unknown male in a gold car staring at him. The victim stared back and asked the suspect if he knew him. The suspect pulled a handgun and fired at the victim several times. There was a 35 year old female in the car with the victim and she also heard the conversation between the victim and suspect. She advised that she heard the shots and felt the bullets fly by her. The victim fled the scene and that is when the female noticed the victim had been shot. The victim then drove himself to the hospital.

Officers located the victims vehicle and observed several bullet holes in the windshield. The only suspect description was a male between 25-35 years old with a tattoo under his eye. If you have any 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.

Man Drives Into Crash Scene, Gets Arrested

Date: Sunday, December 18, 2016, 2:19am
Location: Devon at Gollihar
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated with B.A.C. over .15 (Penal Code Section 49.02) Class A Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1612180021

Corpus Christi Police arrested 31-year-old Pete Valdez (6/10/1985) at the intersection of Gollihar and Devon Sunday morning for driving while intoxicated with a blood alcohol concentration at or above twice the legal limit.

Corpus Christi Police had Gollihar closed to normal traffic while they investigated a vehicle crash with a fatal injury when a silver 2012 Dodge Avenger approached the scene and ran over road flares before the vehicle stopped. Officers described the vehicle’s movement as having nearly struck a vehicle in the road which was part of the crash scene. The Officers met with the operator of the Avenger, Pete Valdez, and discovered Valdez had consumed alcoholic drinks soon before operating the vehicle. Officers conducted an investigation to the condition of Valdez and arrested Valdez for Driving While Intoxicated and for driving with an invalid license.

Officers impounded the Avenger and delivered Valdez to the city detention center.

Police Investigate Fatal Hit & Run Sunday Morning

Date: Sunday, December 18, 2016, 1:00am
Location: Devon at Gollihar
Offense: Accident Involving Injury or Death
Case Number: 1612180016

The Corpus Christi Police Traffic Safety Section is investigating the 30th fatal vehicle crash of 2016 at the intersection of Devon and Gollihar Sunday morning.

Corpus Christi Police responded to the intersection at 1am Sunday morning and learned two motorcycles collided with a 1997 Jeep. The Officers believe that the motorcycles traveled west on Gollihar and the Jeep turned in front of the motorcycles. Officers believe the Jeep turned left from Gollihar to travel north on Devon and the motorcycles struck the passenger side of the Jeep. Officers found the Jeep unoccupied and parked two houses north of the intersection and have not located the operator.

A 22 year old man, who was identified as one of the motorcycle operators, was taken to the hospital for treatment for serious head trauma, but did not survive the crash. The other motorcycle operator was hospitalized, but suffered non-life threatening injuries. Neither motorcycle operator wore a helmet.

Corpus Christi Police impounded the 1997 Jeep and are now searching for the operator of the Jeep.

If you know who operated the Jeep, or have any additional information about this crash, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which leads to an arrest may earn you a cash reward.

Water Distribution Points Close at Noon Today; City Lifts Water Restrictions

Beginning at noon today, the City of Corpus Christi will begin closing the City Water Distribution Centers. Until noon, citizens can still pickup free water at the following locations:

  • Lindale Senior Center, 3135 Swantner Street
  • C.C. Gym/Natatorium, 3202 Cabaniss Road
  • Garden Senior Center, 5325 Greely Drive
  • Oveal Williams Senior Center, 1414 Martin Luther King Drive
  • Greenwood Senior Center, 4040 Greenwood Drive

Please follow the traffic cones at each location to ensure smooth traffic flow.

City Removes All Water Restrictions City Wide

Customers of the City of Corpus Christi were notified on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 of a problem with our drinking water. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the City of Corpus Christi have concurred on the decision to lift the tap water restrictions citywide effective immediately.

The City recommends flushing each tap in the house for 2 – 3 minutes to clear any water lines and replacing filters, at your discretion.

Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.

As always, you may contact the City of Corpus Christi at (361) 826-2489 or the TCEQ Corpus Christi Regional Office at 1-888-777-3186 with any concerns regarding your drinking water quality.

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