Warrant issued for shooting suspect at 4900 Olympia Drive.

A warrant has been issued for the suspect in the Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon at 4900 Olympia Drive. This happened on Sunday September 18, 2016 at 9:26am. The offender kicked in the front door of the residence and shot the 30 year old male victim with a handgun in the stomach.

Corpus Christi Police Officers are looking for Oscar Merado Chapa (12/6/1980). He is 6 feet tall weighing 185 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.

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The warrant is for Burglary with the Intent to Commit a felony and Aggravated  Assault W/Deadly Weapon. The bond has been set at $40,000.

If you know his whereabouts or have any additional information about this crime, call Robbery Investigators at 361-886-2600, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888-TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information results in an arrest it could earn you a cash reward.

Detectives Want Help From Public To Catch Purse Thief On Saratoga

Date: Sunday, September 11, 2016, 19:51
Location: 5313 Saratoga Boulevard
Offense: Theft (Penal Code Section 31.03)
Case Number: 1609110141

Corpus Christi Police Detectives want your help to identify a man and a woman who stole a purse and used the credit cards on Saratoga Boulevard on Sunday, September 11.

A woman with orange hair stole a purse from a cart in the HEB on Saratoga last Sunday at about 8pm. The woman left the store, and less than an hour later, a man used the credit cards from the purse at the Wal-Mart on Saratoga. Police now want your help to identify this man and woman.

If you can identify either of these two people, or have any additional information about this crime, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS, or submit the information online at 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.

 

Patrol Report September 19, 2016

Date: Monday, September 19, 2016 12:19AM
Location: 4800 Blackjack Place
Offense: Agg. Assault (PC 22.02)
Case Number: 1609190005

Corpus Christi Police officers were dispatched to 4800 Blackjack Pl. in reference to a disturbance with a weapon. Officers arrived and contacted the 27 year old female victim. She stated that people were gathered at her house for a birthday party. The victim stated that she was inside when she heard loud banging coming from the front yard of her house.

The victim went outside and saw the 30 year old female suspect hitting the victims car with her hands. The suspect challenged the victim and told her to come outside. The victim told the suspect to stop and walked towards her with another person.  The suspect got inside her car, grabbed a knife and continued to threaten the victims. The suspect then drove her white Honda Civic onto the yard and at the victim and her friend nearly hitting them. The suspect backed out of the yard, continued to yell profanities and threats, and then fled the scene.

No one was injured in the incident but the victims did fear for their lives.

Series of Robberies                                                               Date: Saturday, August 27, 2016 2:46pm
Location: 7100 S. Staples, 600 Airport, 6000 Ayers
Offense: Agg. Robbery (PC 29.03)
Case Number: 1609190020, 1609190021, 1609190026

Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to a series of armed robberies early this morning. At 2:57am officers responded to 7100 S. Staples. They contacted the clerk who stated he was contacted by a suspect wearing a black beanie, grey hoodie and blue bandana over his face while he was outside taking a break. The suspect pulled a silver handgun and demanded his property. The clerk ran inside and locked the doors. The suspect fled the scene with no property.

At approximately 3:20am officers responded to 600 Airport in reference to another robbery. The clerk advised that a suspect wearing a blue hoodie, black hat and a black bandana came into the store, pulled a silver handgun and demanded cash and cigarettes.  The clerk gave the suspect the items and the suspect fled the store on foot.

At approximately 4:20am the clerk heard the front doorbell ring and was approached by a suspect wearing a blue hoodie, blue baseball cap and a grey handkerchief. The  suspect pulled a silver handgun and demanded cash and cigarettes. The clerk gave the items to the suspect who then fled on foot.

None of the clerks were injured in the robberies. Police have video and are in the process of reviewing the footage to get a better description of the suspect.

If you know or have any additional information about this crime, call Robbery Investigators at 361-886-2600, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888-TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information results in an arrest it could earn you a cash reward.

 

 

Police Want Help From Public to Catch Purse Thief

Date: Saturday, September 10, 2016, 13:30
Location: 2033 Airline Rd.
Offense: Theft (Penal Code Section 31.03)
Case Number: 1609100091

Corpus Christi Police property crimes Detectives would like help from the public to identify and locate a man accused of stealing purses from a boot store located in the Windchase Shopping Center.

A 51 year old man reported a theft to Corpus Christi Police at the Botas Chiuhuahua on Saturday, September 10. The 51 year old man told Officers an unknown man took purses from a display in the store, and left without paying. Detectives obtained images of the man believed to have stolen the purses and now want help from the public to identify and locate the man.

The 51 year old man described the suspect as about 5 feet 7 inches tall, about 25 years of age, 160 pounds, and wore a grey shirt, and brown pants.

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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 results in an arrest, the caller may earn a cash reward.

Police need your help identifying these burglars

Date: Saturday, August 27, 2016 2:46pm
Location: 3400 Morgan
Offense: Burglary (P.C. 30.02)
Case Number: 1608270099

Corpus Christi Police Detectives need your help identifying these two burglars. CCPD officers contacted the victim advised that two subjects stole a propane tank. The victim told the officers that there was video of the suspects. On the video the suspects were observed driving a silver vehicle (possibly a Nissan) and parking it. A suspect wearing a red shirt and blue jeans was observed exiting the vehicle and walking out of the cameras view. The suspects went into a fenced in area and took a propane tank off the back of a forklift. A short time later a second suspect was observed carrying what appeared to be a propane tank and placing it in the vehicle. The second suspect was wearing a black shirt and blue shorts. Both suspects entered the vehicle and left the area.

If you know who is responsible, 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 caller up to a $2,500 cash reward.

Student Reports Indecent Exposure Near Calallen High School

Date: Friday, September 9, 2016, 15:28
Location: 4001 Wildcat Drive
Offense: Indecent Exposure (Penal Code Section 21.08)
Case Number: 1609130092

A 16 year old girl reported an act of indecent exposure Friday afternoon near Calallen High School to the Corpus Christi Police. The 16 year old girl told Officers the event happened on Friday, but did not report the event until Tuesday afternoon.

The 16 year old girl told Officers she walked on the sidewalk on the back of the school at about 3:30pm and saw a man drive a Jeep Cherokee and followed some student athletes into the school through the school parking lot. The 16 year old girl told Officers she saw the man in the Jeep masturbating as he passed the 16 year old girl. The 16 year old girl told Officers the Jeep was last seen traveling east on Northwest Blvd (FM-624).

The 16 year old girl described the man in the Jeep as an adult male, about 30 years of age, with light brown skin, about 215 pounds with black hair that was a short fade, and a short, well kept beard. The 16 year old girl told Officers the man in the Jeea black t-shirt. She did not observe any tattoos, piercings or scars.

The 16 year old girl described the Jeep as a tan or beige Cherokee which did not have any noticeable aftermarket upgrades and she stated that she did not notice any if the vehicle had stickers of damage. The 16 year old girl told Officers there was a long piece of PVC pipe that she saw stretch from the front seat to the back.

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If you know who is responsible, 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 caller up to a $2,500 cash reward.

Positive West Nile Mosquito Trap Result 9000 Stock Drive

The Corpus Christi Animal Control and Vector Services received a confirmation of West Nile virus in a mosquito located in the 9000 block of Stock Dr. from traps that were submitted September 7, 2016. A total of one detection.

Vector Services has implemented the Mosquito Management Response Plan to this detection. The response entails the following:

  1. The spraying of a 1/2 mile radius around the area of the detection for three   consecutive nights beginning tonight, weather permitting.
  2. Police Directed Patrol Officers and Neighborhood Services personnel will be attempting to locate any standing water in the affected neighborhood including examining abandoned properties.
  3. Vector Services will conduct continuing surveillance of mosquito traps in the immediate area for signs of the Culex species of mosquito responsible for West Nile virus.

The need to spray a larger area is not necessary based on the entomology of the Culex species mosquito and the normal travel distance of this mosquito. Vector Control will be conducting the aerial spray in the evening, and at dusk, since that is the time the Culex is most active. Residents are reminded to check their property for standing water and to avoid, if possible, outdoor activities at dusk and dawn, wear long sleeve shirts and long pants. Use appropriate mosquito repellent with DEET for themselves and their children. Please call 361-826-2489 if you wish to report abandoned property or high grass or standing water.

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Police Remember Luther Prather

Prather 8X10September 14, 1919 Corpus Christi Police Officer Luther B. Prather was called to duty when the Hurricane of 1919 made a direct hit on Corpus Christi.  He crossed the Rincon Channel to what is now North Beach a few times rescuing victims of the storm and guiding them to refuge at the Old Nueces County Courthouse.

Officer Prather even brought a few of the victims to his own home near Mesquite and Taylor Streets, where his wife stayed with them. The water rose very quickly in Corpus Christi Bay as the storm hit and while attempting to cross the Rincon Channel once more while escorting a small child and several adults, Prather was swept into the bay where all were drowned.

A true hero, Officer Prather was born in 1886 and had worked for the Department since approximately 1914. Please take a moment today to remember Officer Prater in your thoughts and prayers.

Warrant Issued for Attempted Kidnapping

Corpus Christi Police Detectives have obtained a arrest warrant for the attempted kidnapping of a 9 year old girl on 2000 Hudson Street.

Police are looking for Arnulfo Rodriguez Santacruz (06-20-1991). He is 5 feet 11 inches tall weighing approximately 185 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes.

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Arnulfo was last seen driving a 2001 blue Dodge Stratus, license plate# BZB4208. The car has faded paint on the roof and is missing a Dodge decal on the drivers side door.

The warrant number is 16-FE-00312-JP1-1 and has a $100,000 bond.

If you know his whereabouts or have any additional information about this crime, call Family Violence Investigators at 361-886-2600, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888-TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information results in an arrest it could earn you a cash reward.

Police Locate 2 passengers that fled the Single Vehicle Fatal Crash on the Crosstown Expressway, Still looking for the driver.

Corpus Christi Police Department hit an run investigators have contacted 2 of the 3 males that fled the crash scene Saturday Night. The passengers  were cooperative in providing statements about the crash and events leading up to it.

The male passengers fled on foot for fear of being charged with the crash and did admit to being under the influence as well.  One of the males, Bruce Garcia (12-18-1993), had an active  warrant and was arrested.   The males did express remorse for the victims of the crash and stated they did not know the nature of injuries when they fled. Investigators are no longer seeking their whereabouts and are focusing on locating the driver, Michael Ramon.

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Police need your help in locating Michael Andrew Ramon (03-08-1988). If you know his whereabouts or have any additional information about this crime, call Traffic Investigators at 361-886-2600, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888-TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information results in an arrest it could earn you a cash reward.

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