Date: Saturday, November 5, 2016 12:24 AM
Location: 4400 Willow
Incident: Aggravated Assault
Case Number: 1611050006

Officers were dispatched to 4400 Willow in reference to an assault in progress. Upon arrival officers could hear a male and female yelling loudly. The front door was open and officers observed the house to be in disarray. A 28 year old male (victim) appeared in the hallway yelling.

Officers detained the subject until they were able to determine what happened. A 27 year old female (witness) came out and told officers that he did not do anything and that he was being beaten with a broomstick. Officers observed the male to have a swollen right eye and blood coming out of his nose. The male victim advised that he and the female were in the middle of a verbal argument when the 57 year old female suspect told the victim she was tired of them arguing and for the victim to get out of her house. The victim told the suspect that he did not have to leave because he lives there with the witness, who is the suspects step daughter.

The suspect went and got a broomstick and began striking the victim numerous times with it. The victim advised that it was a white metal broomstick with a bent end where he was struck. Officers located the broomstick which was exactly the was the victim described it.  The victims injuries were photographed for evidence. Officers arrested Debra Faye Shepherd (01/27/1959) and transported her to the City Detention Center.

Date: Saturday, November 5, 2016 5:10 AM
Location: Park Road 22 and Whitecap
Incident: Driving While Intoxicated
Case Number: 1611050042

A Corpus Christi Police Officer was getting gas for his patrol unit at Park Road 22 and Highway 361. The officer observed a red Chevy pick up make a u-turn and travel East bound in the West bound land. The officer got into his patrol unit and caught up to the vehicle. As the officer was approaching the vehicle, it crossed the grassy median into the proper lane of travel. The truck was stopped at Park Road 22 and Whitecap. The officer made contact with the driver and immediately noticed a strong odor of an intoxicating beverage.  The officer also observed a 16oz beer in the cup holder of the truck. The suspect was asked to exit the vehicle. The suspect dropped his phone and nearly fell trying to pick it up. The officer conducted a field sobriety test. There was enough probable cause to believe the suspect was driving while intoxicated. The officer arrested Manual Barrera (11/01/1968) and transported him to the City Detention Center.

Date: Sunday, November 6, 2016 1:42 AM
Location: 4000 Barnes
Incident: Assault
Case Number: 1611060017

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 4000 Barnes in reference to a disturbance in progress. As officers were en route they were advised that the female was running from a male. As officers arrived and were exiting their patrol unit, they could hear loud arguing from inside the house. As officers approached they could hear a male and female arguing. Officers heard a female tell someone to get out of my house and heard a noise as if something was thrown.

Officers went to the door and knocked loudly. Officers heard loud banging and then they looked through a window in the door. Officers observed a male on top of a female and he was assaulting her. Due to the assault in progress and to prevent further injuries officers kicked in the locked front door to stop the assault. Officers stated that as the door was opening the victim and suspect ran to the back bedroom. Officers ordered the suspect out of the room and took him into custody. Officers observed scratches to the right side of the victims neck and her dress was torn. Officers arrested Christian Mendoza (12/31/1989) and transported him to the City Detention Center.

Date: Thursday, November 3, 2016 6:59 PM
Location: 900 S. Port
Incident: Aggravated RobberyViolence
Case Number: 1611030124

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 900 S. Port in reference to a robbery. Upon arrival officers contacted the reporting party of the Jalisco Express. She stated that two men came into the restaurant through the front door wearing masks. A gun was pointed at her and the suspects demanded money. The employee gave the suspects the money who then fled on foot. One suspect was wearing a light blue long sleeve shirt, grey and white athletic shorts and grey tennis shoes with white soles. The other suspect was wearing a light blue long sleeve shirt, dark colored long shorts and grey high top tennis shoes.

If you have any additional information about this crime call CCPD Robbery Detectives at 361-886-2600, 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.

Date:Friday, November 4, 2016 4:00 AM
Location: 700 Lantana
Incident: Assault/Unlawful Restraint
Case Number: 1611040024

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 700 Lantana in reference to a disturbance in progress. Prior to arrival the call was updated and advised officers that the suspect was holding the victim against her will. Upon arrival officers contacted the suspect and the 22 year old female victim sitting in a black SUV in the driveway. Due to the nature of the call, officers detained the suspect during the investigation.

The victim was visibly shaken and crying. She advised officers that she was asleep and woke up and found the suspect on top of her. She tried to get up but the suspect held her down, preventing her from getting up. After a brief struggle the victim was able to get up and was heading for the door. The suspect got in front of her and told her that she was not going anywhere. The victim advised she told him about 8 times to let her go. The suspect held his arm across the door and still would not let her leave. It wasn’t until one of the children asked to use the restroom that she had the opportunity to leave. The victim grabbed her daughter and then was able to get her other child and fled the residence. The victim got into the SUV and went to a neighbors house and called the police.

Officers arrested Juan Castro (11/09/1992) for assault family violence and unlawful restraint and transported him to the City Detention Center.

Date: Wednesday, November 2, 2016 5:01 PM
Location: 3100 Buddy Lawrence
Incident: Aggravated Assault/Assault Family Violence
Case Number: 1611020116

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 3100 Buddy Lawrence in reference to an assault with injuries. Upon arrival officers made contact with the 42 year old female victim. The victim had a shirt wrapped around her right hand to stop the bleeding. She also had redness to her neck. Medics arrived and treated the victim.

The victim advised that she had picked up her 40 year old boyfriend and spent the day with him. She stated that during the day the two began arguing. (This occurred on Nov 1, at about 10 PM) The two arrived at 3100 Buddy Lawrence and the suspect began drinking (alcoholic beverages) heavily. The victim told the suspect he should stop drinking and he needed to go look for a job the next day. The suspect became irate and began choking the victim until she lost consciousness. The victim stated that the suspect assaulted her several times throughout the evening. The victim stated that she was unable to leave and get help. The victim advised that the suspect was going through her purse. She grabbed her purse away from the suspect, he became angry and lunged at her with a pair of scissors. The victim was cut to the right hand and abdomen area. The suspect threatened to hurt her if she called for help.

The victim was able to get away and a bystander called the police for her. The suspect left the house with some cash and a credit card of the victims. About an hour later officers were called to the Denny’s on IH 37 for a male that had been cut by a female. Officers contacted the suspect who was involved in the assault at 3100 Buddy Lawrence. The suspect had a minor scratch to his abdomen. Officers arrested Jose Torres (08/08/1976) for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and assault family violence choking and transported him to the City Detention Center.

Date: Thursday, November 3, 2016 12:42 AM
Location: 900 Redmond St
Incident: Assault Family Violence
Case Number: 1611030008

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 900 Redmond in reference to a disturbance in progress. The call was updated that a 17 year old female suspect was having a fight with her parents. Officers arrived and made contact with the 39 year old male victim. He advised that the suspect (his step daughter) started a fight with him and his wife. The victim stated that the suspect was upset because they did not take her to a party they were attending.

When the victim and his wife returned home the suspect began yelling and throwing trash and other items all over the house. The suspect grabbed a jar of baby food and threw it at the victim causing a cut to his ankle when it smashed to the ground. While talking with the suspect she was still angry and aggressive towards her parents. To prevent further violence officers arrested Sydney Taylor Viramontez (01/04/1999) for assault family violence and transported her to the City Detention Center.