Bravo District, Criminal Investigations Division

Man Steals Bike From 14 Year Old Boy

Date: Saturday, September 24, 2016, 17:02
Location: 6101 Saratoga Boulevard
Offense: Theft (Penal Code Section 31.01)
Case Number: 1609240112

A 14 year old boy reported his bike stolen at a store on Saratoga Boulevard on last September.

Corpus Christi Police responded to a store located at 6101 Saratoga at about 5pm on September 24th and a 14 year old boy said his gold and black BMX bike was stolen. The 14 year old boy explained that he rode the bike to the store with friends and they left their bikes at the bike rack when they went into the store. The 14 year old boy told Officers his bike was gone when he and his friends came out of the store.

Officers searched store surveillance video and saw an adult man take the unattended bike from the rack and ride away. The Officers captured an image of the man and now would like help from the public to identify the suspect.

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If you recognize this man, or 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 the tipster a cash reward.

Bravo District, Criminal Investigations Division

Man Buys Booze With Stolen Credit Card

Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2016, 18:03
Location: 3237 Alameda Street
Offense: Credit Card Abuse (Penal Code Section 32.31)
Case Number: 1609200118

A 30 year old woman has accused an unknown man of using her credit card without her permission in order to buy liquor from a store last September.

A 48 year old woman called Corpus Christi Police on September 20th to report a suspicious man in the liquor store where the woman is employed. The 48 year old woman told Officers that an unknown man bought several bottles of distilled spirits, and once the credit card was approved, the man turned around to make another purchase of several bottles of liquor. The 48 year old woman told Officers she challenged the larger purchase by requesting to see the man’s identification to match with the card, but the man grabbed the card and left the store.

Officers researched the name on the card and contacted a 30 year old woman who told Officers she did not authorize anyone to use her credit card. The 30 year old woman told Officers her card was stolen on the University campus and she accused the unknown man of credit card abuse.

The unknown man is described as an adult male who wore a black cap, orange long sleeve shirt, had a tattoo of the “CC Hooks” on his left hand and a tattoo of “361” in the shape of a star on his right hand and left in a red in color mustang.

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If you can identify this man, or 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 the tipster a cash reward.

Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Men Steal Vape Pens From Store. Crime Stoppers Offers Reward For Their Capture

Date: Monday, October 3, 2016, 22:10
Location: 5405 Everhart Road
Offense: Theft (Penal Code Section 31.03)
Case Number: 1610030171

A 55 year old man reported a theft at a store located at 5405 Everhart Road on October 3rd and Police have released video and Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward in order to help capture the thieves.

The 55 year old man told Officers that two unknown men came into the store at about 10:10pm and approached the counter. The 55 year old man told Officers the men grabbed a box of lighters and a box of vape pens from the counter and ran out of the store without paying for the merchandise. The 55 year old man told Officers the total loss was about $200 dollars worth of merchandise and Officers continue to search for the two thieves.

The 55 year old man described the suspects as teenage males, one who wore a black shirt with blue shorts, and the other wore an orange hoodie and blue jeans. The 55 year old man told Officers both suspects were thin built and are frequent customers to the location and always come to the store on foot.

If you can identify either of these thieves, or 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 the tipster a cash reward.

Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Patrol Report November 2, 2016

Date: Tuesday, November 1, 2016 3:24 PM
Location: 500 N. Tancahua
Incident: Forgery/Fraud
Case Number: 1611010111

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 500 N. Tancahua on reference to subjects in a grey Kia trying to withdraw money from another persons account. Officers arrived and observed a grey Kia in the drive through with two male occupants. As officers approached the vehicle the observed the suspects drop items on the floor board. Officers detained the subjects as they investigated.

Officers made contact with the drive through teller. She stated that the suspects were trying to withdraw a large amount of money from an account. The teller was given id for the transaction and tried to verify the ID via the camera system. The driver did not match  the ID and the signatures were also different. The teller asked if the account holder was in the car and the passenger raised his hand to acknowledge. The teller contacted her supervisor who then contacted the police.

Officers identified the suspects and neither of them were the account holder and the account holder was not in the car. Officers arrested Robert D. Wills (03/30/1983) and Nicholas R. Stevick (01/05/1991) for forgery and fraud. They were also found to be in possession methamphetamine and heroin and other credit cards that did not belong to them. They were additionally charged and transported to the City Detention Center.

Date: Tuesday, November 1, 2016 4:14 PM
Location: 5400 SPID
Incident: Robbery
Case Number: 1611010122

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 5400 SPID to the Target in reference a robbery. Information came in that the suspect was standing in front of anouther near by store. Officers arrived and detained the suspect. When he was placed in handcuffs he became irate and began cursing and yelling at officers. The suspect was taken back to Target to be identified. The suspect was identified and in his pockets was jewelry taken from the store.

Loss prevention employees stated that they observed the suspect take various items from the store. He was confronted and taken to loss prevention room. They were able to retrieve all the items except the jewelry. The suspect tried to leave several times and then pinned one of the employees against the wall and threatened him multiple times. Officers arrested Michael Pugh (01/11/1975) for robbery and transported him to the City Detention Center.

Date: Wednesday, November 2, 2016 1:41 AM
Location: 5100 IH 37 Access
Incident: Burglary to a Motor Vehicle
Case Number: 1611020009

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 5100 IH 37 Access in reference to a suspicious subject possibly with a bag of weapons. Officers arrived and contacted the male subject in a white Chevy Impala at the 7 Eleven. The observed a back pack containing tools and a cell phone in the floor board where the subject was sitting. The subject was detained while officers investigated.

Officers checked the area to see where the tools might have been taken. Officers located a white Ford F-250 work truck at the La Quinta Inn. The drivers side lock was broken and the door was unlocked. Officers contacted the operator of the truck. He stated that a bag of tools and a work phone was gone. The victim went to the 7 Eleven with officers and identified the items to be his property. Officers arrested Richard Trevino III (11/21/1980) and transported him to the City Detention Center.

Community Outreach, Crime Stoppers, Patrol Division

Patrol Report November 1, 2016

Date: Monday, October 31, 2016 9:54 AM
Location: 800 Furman
Incident: Burglary of a Habitation
Case Number: 1610310054

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to the area of 800 Furman in reference to a burglary in progress. A officer arrived an heard what sounded like someone rummaging through property. The officer observed a male subject run out the front door. The officer was able to stop and detain the suspect. Other officers arrived and cleared the house. The officers located the 25 year old female victim and her 6 month old baby hiding in the bathroom.

The victim stated that she was asleep when she heard someone trying to open her bedroom door. The victim stated that she grabbed her baby and hid in the bathroom and called police. The victim stated that she heard the rear window open up and could hear someone going through her property. Officers told her that the screen to the rear window had been removed. The victim told officers that the screen was on the window and should not have been lying on the ground. The victim also stated that no one should have been inside her house. Officers arrested Joe C. Galindo (04/12/1975). During a search of the suspect, officers located jewelry in the suspects pocket that belonged to the victim. Joe Galindo was transported to the City Detention Center.

Date: Monday, October 31, 2016 3:34 PM
Location: 1700 Lemonwood
Incident: Terroristic Threat-Displaying a weapon
Case Number: 1610310115

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 1700 Lemonwood in reference to a disturbance with a weapon. Officers arrived and made contact with the victims. The victims, 31 year old male and a 20 year old female, stated that they were walking through Candlewood Park, They stated that they were approached by three male that told them they needed to leave the park. The victims stated that they were trying to locate the owner of two stray dogs when they were told to leave. The victims ran across the street to call the police. While they were knocking on the door, 3 males approached them in a black Chevy Avalanche. One of the suspects displayed a gun and stated to both victims that he was going to get them. The suspects fled in an unknown direction. The victims did not know the suspects.

If you were in the area and have any information please contact the police at 361-886-2600 or call crime stoppers at 361-888-TIPS (8477).

 

Community Outreach

Officer Involved Shooting-Additional Information Release

Date: Sunday, October 30, 2016 8:44 AM
Location: 300 N.  Shoreline
Case Number: 1610300054

At 8:36 am Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to the area 400 N. Shoreline in reference to several calls about multiple gunshots fired in that area. Officers arrived at 8:40 am and advised that a white male suspect was southbound towards the 300 block of N. Shoreline. Preliminary reports state that the suspect was pointing a handgun at citizens and cars as he was walking.

Officers arrived at 300 N. Shoreline at 8:44 am. The officers confronted the suspect who engaged the officers with a handgun. Officer Lillian Pennick responded and fired at the suspect, striking the man with the gun.  He was transported to Spohn Memorial where he succumbed to his injuries. The Nueces County Medical Examiners Office has identified the deceased as Jordan Gonzales, 09/09/1993 .

Officer Lillian Pennick has been with CCPD since December 31, 2012. She is a field training officer and was working with her trainee, Officer Amber Buckelew at the time of this incident.   Officer Amber Buckelew has been with CCPD since October 5, 2015. She was hired a police cadet intern before starting the 75th academy.  Both Officers have been placed on paid administrative leave pending the completion of this investigation.

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Numerous witness statements have been obtained as part of this investigation which is ongoing .  Anyone having information about any aspect of this case is encouraged to call 886-2840 and reference case #1610300054.

This video shows Jordan Gonzales walking up into the covered driveway from the sidewalk. He can be seen raising a handgun several times toward people in front of him.

Community Outreach

Patrol Report October 31, 2016

Date: Saturday, October 29, 2016 2:36 PM
Location: 2600 Belton Street
Incident: Assault, Kidnapping, Unlawful Restraint
Case Number: 1610290080

A Corpus Christi Police Officer was flagged down at 3900 Greenwood in reference to a male assaulting a female at 2600 Belton Street. The officer went to Belton St. and observed a female sitting near a red car and a male subject subject sitting in the drivers seat. The officer observed the 49 year old female victim to be crying. The officer identified and detained the 29 year old male suspect.

The victim advised on 10/28/2016 at approx 2:00 PM she was at the Stripes at Ayers and Tarlton. She stated she went inside and when she returned the suspect, her ex-boyfriend, was sitting in her car. The victim told the suspect several times to get out of the vehicle. The suspect exited the vehicle and forced the victim inside vehicle by grabbing her hair. The suspect then fled the scene with the victim. The suspect drove around the neighborhood. He then pulled over and taped the victims hands and wrists. The victim stated that the suspect drove around to several places stealing various items and selling them. The victim stated that the suspect would not let her leave and kept her overnight.

On 10/29/2016 the suspect put the victim in the vehicle and drove around with her. At some point the suspect removed the tape from her hands. The victim stated that the suspect bought her some food. She tried to escape but the suspect forced her back into the car. When they were driving in the area of 2600 Belton the victim jumped out of the car and ran down the street. The suspect chased her knocking her to the ground and hitting her about the face and body. Shortly after the police arrived. The victim had injuries about her body and injuries to her hands and wrists. Officers arrested Edwardo Quezada (12/20/1986) and transported him to the city detention center.

Date: Sunday, October 30, 2016 11:19 PM
Location: 5225 Crosstown Access
Incident: Graffiti, Evading Detention
Case Number: 1610300140

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 5200 Crosstown Access in reference to a destruction in progress. The suspects were two males one wearing a grey hoodie and black pants and the other wearing a black jacket and black pants. The suspects were under the overpass spray painting graffiti.

Officers arrived and observed two males matching the exact description that was given. Officers observed several poles that appeared to have fresh paint markings on them. Offices activated the emergency lights on the patrol unit to contact the two suspects. A 20 year old male suspect took off running towards Ayers St. An officer gave chase and gave numerous commands to stop. The suspect continued running and went up the embankment and onto the freeway. Due to the danger to the suspect and officers, the officer stopped chasing the suspect.

Officers contacted the 19 year old male suspect. He was near fresh paint markings  He was detained by officers. Officers checked the area for the suspect that had run away. The officer walked up the embankment and observed the suspect. The officer safely crossed the road and took the suspect into custody. The suspect was found to have several pairs of latex gloves on him. The gloves are worn to prevent getting paint on their hands. Upon further investigation officers observed two cans of spray paint on the ground where officers initially observed the suspects. There was a odor of spray paint in the air and fresh paint markings on approximately 11 other poles in the area. Officers arrested Dagoberto Cantu (03/23/1997) and Fernando Cavazos (12/23/1995) and transported them to the City Detention Center.

Community Outreach

City Hosts Vehicle Auction Saturday

The City of Corpus Christi will auction 118 cars, trucks, and motorcycles at the Police Vehicle Impound Lot, located at 5485 Greenwood Drive, on Saturday, November 5th, 2016. The auction will start at 10:00 am.

The general public is encouraged to register and view the vehicles for auction from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Friday, November 4, 2016. The general public can continue to view the vehicles from 8:00 am to 10:00 am on the day of the auction.

The vehicles for auction may be viewed online and an auction list may be downloaded from www.siskauction.com.

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Man Flees From Law, Now Crime Stoppers Offers Reward To Capture Him

Craig Harvey (9/11/1970) Wanted For Evading Arrest
Craig Harvey (9/11/1970)
Wanted For Evading Arrest

Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for the first person to provide information that leads to the capture of a fugitive who is wanted for Felony Evading Arrest.

Craig Alan Harvey (9/11/1970) has a felony warrant for his arrest for Evading Arrest in a vehicle and for misdemeanor evading arrest. Harvey is described as a 46-year-old man who stands 6 feet tall, weighs about 205 pounds, has brown hair, hazel eyes, has a scar on his right eyebrow, a tattoo of a heart with “Monica” on his chest, and had a last known address in Portland, Texas.

Anyone with information that can aid law enforcement to capture Harvey should call Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is entirely anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn the caller a cash reward.

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Crime Stoppers Offers Cash Reward To Capture Murder Suspect

Julian Vela (7/11/1989) wanted for Aggravated Assault and Murder
Julian Vela (7/11/1989)
wanted for Aggravated Assault and Murder

Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for the first person to provide information that leads to the capture of a fugitive who is wanted for Murder.

Julian Vela (7/11/1989) has a Nueces County warrant for Aggravated Assault and  for murder. Vela is described as a 27-year-old man who stands 5 feet 7 inches tall, is about 180 pounds, has brown hair, hazel eyes, a scar on his left forearm, a tattoo on his back and on his neck, and had a last known address in Robstown, Texas.

Anyone with information that can aid law enforcement to capture Vela should call Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is entirely anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn the caller a cash reward.

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