Crime Stoppers Offers Cash Reward For the Capture Of This Burglar

Armando Garza (8/3/1979) Wanted For Burglary and Theft of a Firearm
Armando Garza
(8/3/1979)
Wanted For Burglary and Theft of a Firearm

Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for the first person to call 888-TIPS and provides information which leads to capture 37-year-old Armando Garza.

Garza has two felony warrants for his arrest for Burglary of a Habitation and Theft of a Firearm. Garza is described as a white male who stands 6 feet 1 inch tall, 185 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Garza has a tattoo on his left wrist that reads, “Sariah Ariel Garza” and has a tattoo on his right forearm of praying hands and reads, “Only God Can Judge Me.”

Garza was featured on the KZTV “Wheel of Shame” on August 10th and a Crime Stoppers tip led law enforcement to the 800 block of Elizabeth where Garza fled from Officers. Officers ask the public for more information to capture Garza.

If you have any information which can direct law enforcement to capture Garza, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS. Crime Stoppers guarantees to keep your identity, you will never be called into court, and it could earn you a cash reward.

Patrol Report 08/17/2016

The Corpus Christi Police Department responded to 785 calls for service and generated 228 reports for formal criminal complaints from 7:00 a.m. August 16 to 7:00 a.m. on August 17, 2016. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

Date: 08/16/2016    9:15 PM
Location: 600 McBride Lane
Offense: Aggravated Assault
P.C.  22.02      Second Degree Felony

Case Number: 1608160160
A 36-year-old male victim called Corpus Christi Police after he was stabbed in the arm by another man while walking in the 600 block of McBride Lane.

The victim stated to officers that he was walking on McBride Lane when another man began to argue with him.  During the disturbance the suspect pulled out a box cutter and stabbed the victim in his right arm and then left.

The victim was transported by CCFD EMS to Spohn Memorial Hospital to be treated for non-life threatening injuries.

The suspect was described as being a Hispanic male, bald with tattoos covering his head and he was last seen wearing a black shirt and green shorts.  He was not located by Officers.

 

Date: 08/17/2016    5:10 AM
Location: 3700 Brookside Drive
Offense: Assault
P.C.  22.01      Class A Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1608170021
Neighbors called Corpus Christi Police after they heard a female screaming for help inside an apartment located at 3720 Brookside Drive.

When Officers arrived, they could also hear a female crying loudly inside the apartment.  When no one opened the door for Officers when they knocked, they forced their way in and found the female inside with her common law spouse.

The female had been assaulted and was bleeding from her mouth.  CCFD EMS arrived to treat the female, but she refused to be transported.

The male, Rodrigo Rodriguez (01/08/1985), was arrested for assault.

 

Date: 08/16/2016    8:30 AM
Location: 14200 Northwest Boulevard
Offense: Burglary
P.C.  30.04      Class A Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1608160047
The manager of a business, located at 14241 Northwest Boulevard, called Corpus Christi Police after he found several travel trailers parked on his lot had been broken into.

The manager told Officers that he found seven separate travel trailers stored on his lot that had the door windows broken out of them.  It is unknown if anything from inside the trailers was stolen.

It was estimated that the damage done to all the trailers was over $700.

At this time, no suspects have been identified.

 

Search the website Crimereports.com to research all reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi. Anyone who knows any additional information about these crimes should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2840. Information about unsolved crimes 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.

The Rain Was Nice But Let’s Work To Prevent Mosquitoes Now

Mosquito Control Around the Home

The most important thing citizens can do to reduce the risk of exposure to West Nile virus is to eliminate mosquito-breeding areas around the home and limit exposure to feeding mosquitoes. Many female mosquitoes can lay 100-300 eggs on the surface of fresh or stagnant water every third night during its life span. Here are some simple things citizens can do to eliminate potential mosquito breeding sites around the home:

  • Do not allow water to accumulate in the saucers of flowerpots, cemetery urns, or in pet dishes for more than two days.
  • Get rid of tin cans, old tires, buckets, unused plastic swimming pools, or other containers that collect and hold water.
  • Clean debris from rain gutters, remove standing water from flat roofs, and repair leaks around faucets and air conditioners.
  • Change the water in birdbaths and wading pools at least once a week.
  • Fill or drain puddles, ditches and swampy areas.
  • Check for trapped water in plastic or canvas tarps used to cover boats or pools, and arrange the tarp to drain the water.

Report abandoned property with high grass and standing water by email: Animal@cctexas.com

Report Mosquito Water

 

WEST NILE MOSQUITO POSITIVE TRAP TESTS AT 400 BARTLETT, 5900 COLORADO AND 2800 DEMPSEY

The Corpus Christi Animal Control and Vector Services received a confirmation of West Nile virus in a mosquito in the 400 Block Bartlett, 5900 Colorado, and 2800 Dempsey from traps that were submitted August 9, 2016. A total of three detections, all repeat areas.

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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Patrol Report 08/16/2016

The Corpus Christi Police Department responded to 906 calls for service and generated 224 reports for formal criminal complaints from 7:00 a.m. August 15 to 7:00 a.m. on August 16, 2016. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

Date: 08/15/2016    9:15 PM
Location: 1900 North Shoreline Blvd.
Offense: Assault
P.C.  22.01      Class B Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1608150156
A fan was arrested by Corpus Christi Police after he attempted to jump into the ring during a WWE event at the American Bank Center, located at 1901 North Shoreline Boulevard.

A security guard told Officers that during a live taping of WWE a male fan jumped a gated area that was next to the stage and tried to run into the ring. The security guard attempted to detain the fan but he resisted causing the two to fall to the ground.

The 54-year-old security guard was bitten on his forearm by the fan, but did not require medical attention.

Officers arrested the fan, Edward Ferrero (05/05/1993), for assault and criminal trespass.  

 

Date: 08/16/2016    5:20 AM
Location: 5900 South Staples Street
Offense: Arson
P.C.  28.02      State Jail Felony

Case Number: 1608160033
A portion of a bar inside a nightclub, located at 5922 South Staples Street, was set on fire causing damage inside.

Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to the report of a burglary alarm at the club and when they arrived they found several small flames inside the building on the bar top near the patio exit. The Officers were able to make entry through a partially opened rear door and extinguish most of the blaze.  CCFD responded to make sure that the fire was completely out and the damage was minimal.

At this time, it is unknown if anything was stolen from the nightclub.

 

Date: 08/15/2016    10:55 PM
Location: 2800 Enterprise Court
Offense: Robbery
P.C.  29.02      Second Degree Felony

Case Number: 1608150168
A 17-year-old male victim called Corpus Christi Police after he was assaulted and had his phone taken by several suspects outside of an apartment located in the 2800 block of Enterprise Court.

The victim told Officers that he was invited inside an apartment earlier in the day and while he was there he was asked to step outside.  When he did, several males began to assault him. The victim said he was knocked unconscious after being hit in the head and his LG cell phone was stolen.

Officers observed the victim to have swelling to the right side of his face and several scrapes and cuts to his head. He was transported to Spohn Memorial Hospital by CCFD EMS for injuries not believed to be life threatening.

The victim was able to provide Officers with the name of a suspect that he thinks was involved, however that man was not located.  

 

Search the website Crimereports.com to research all reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi. Anyone who knows any additional information about these crimes should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2840. Information about unsolved crimes 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.

Island Hit And Run Driver Being Sought

Date: 08/14/2016    01:32 AM
Location: 14400 S.P.I.D.
Offense: Accident Involving Injury/Death
Traffic Code 550.021     Felony

Case Number: 1608140016

Police Hit and Run investigators are asking for your help in locating a suspect vehicle and the driver of that vehicle in a crash that seriously injured a 21 year old woman and a 23 year old man.   The crash occurred on Padre Island in the 14400 block of S. Padre Island Drive access road at about 1:32 a.m., Sunday morning near the Sonic restaurant.  The pedestrians were walking south bound on the access road toward Commodores Drive and the hit and run vehicle was also south bound when it struck them. The driver failed to stop and the vehicle fled the scene, continuing south bound after the crash.

Several witness reported that the suspect vehicle was a dark colored pick up truck.  The truck should have some degree of front end damage.

Update August 15, 2016 15:00-
Investigators released images of a truck for which they believe the operator may have information about this case. Investigators have not identified the truck as the suspect vehicle, but would like to speak to the operator of the truck to learn more details of this crash. Investigators would like help from the public to identify this vehicle and the person who operated the truck on the night of the crash. There are key features to point out about this truck which include side steps, and a trailer hitch.

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Anyone who has any  information about this crime should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2600.   Senior Officer Earl Kronk is the lead investigator on this case.   He can be reached at 886-2688 or earlk@cctexas.com.   Information about unsolved crimes 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.

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Patrol Report 08/15/2016

The Corpus Christi Police Department responded to 804 calls for service and generated 191  reports for formal criminal complaints from 7:00 a.m. August 14 to 7:00 a.m. on August 15, 2016. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

Date: 08/14/2016    9:10 PM
Location: 1200 Airline Road
Offense: Robbery
P.C.  29.02      Second Degree Felony

Case Number: 1608140135
An employee of a business, located at 1220 Airline Road, called Corpus Christi Police after a man came in and tried to rob the restaurant.

The female employee told Officers that a younger tall black male entered the business, walked up to the counter, and asked for a pizza and for all of the business` money. The employee paused out of confusion during which time the suspect stated that he had a gun.

When the employee backed away from the counter and called out to her manager who was in the back of the restaurant, the suspect walked out of the business.  The employee said that she did not see a gun or any other weapon displayed by the suspect

The male was described as wearing a baseball cap, grey hoodie, and grey shorts.

At this time no suspects have been identified.

No one in the restaurant was injured.

 

Date: 08/15/2016    3:10 AM
Location: 5700 Hampshire Road
Offense: Burglary
P.C.  30.02      State Jail Felony
Case Number: 1608150018
Three juveniles were arrested by Corpus Christi Police and taken to the Nueces County Juvenile Justice Center after they broke into and destroyed the music room at Gibson Elementary School, located at 5723 Hampshire Road.

Officers arrived at the school responding to an alarm call when they found the three males ages 13 to 15 near the outdoor covered basketball court.

When Officers got CCISD officials to respond and open the school, they found that the three juveniles had went inside the music room and taken shelves off the wall, drawers out of the desk and they had thrown everything all over the floor. A storage closet had all the items and equipment from inside thrown and spread out all over the floor. Officers could also smell feces and found that one of the juveniles had defecated on the teacher’s desk and smeared it all over the white dry erase board.

The juveniles also attempted to steal several items from inside the music room. Two drums were located in the backpack of one of the juveniles.  An electronic music keyboard and a 37 inch LG flat screen television were also located hidden by a nearby garbage dumpster.

Officers believe one other 14-year-old juvenile may have been involved, however, he was able to run away before the police arrived.

 

Date: 08/15/2016    2:35 AM
Location: 5500 Everhart Road
Offense: Aggravated Robbery
P.C.  29.03      First Degree Felony

Case Number: 1608150016
An employee of a business, located at 5530 Everhart Road, called Corpus Christi Police after a man came into the restaurant demanding money and saying he had a gun.

The male employee told Officers that a younger tall black male entered the business and told him that he wanted the manager.  When the manager of the business came out the suspect demanded money from the three cash registers in the restaurant.

After getting cash, the suspect left.  No one in the restaurant was injured.

The suspect was last seen wearing a baseball cap and a gray hoodie over the cap, black and white basketball shorts and had his hand in his waistband as if he had a gun, however, no weapon was displayed.

At this time, no suspects have been identified.

Officers are also investigating whether the earlier robbery on Airline Road may be related.

 

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Suspect entering the business at 5530 Everhart Road.

 

Search the website Crimereports.com to research all reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi. Anyone who knows any additional information about these crimes should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2840. Information about unsolved crimes 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.

Call Crime Stoppers To Identify A Thief Who Stole Cosmetics From Kohl’s

Date: August 10, 2016, 17:16
Location: 5626 Saratoga Boulevard
Offense: Theft (Penal Code Section 31.03)
Case Number: 1608100120

Corpus Christi Police would like help from the public to help identify a woman accused of stealing cosmetics on August 10th at the Kohl’s department store located on Saratoga Boulevard.

A 28-year-old man employed by Kohl’s for loss prevention, reported the theft to the Corpus Christi Police at 5:16pm and explained that the unknown woman selected multiple items near the jewelry aisle and the juniors department, she walked into the dressing room with the items and then walked out with nothing. The employee told Officers he saw the woman leave out the front doors near the women’s athletic section and immediately get into a white in color Infinity that displayed license plate number DVR4141, and leave the area. The employee told Officers he discovered several hundred dollars worth of cosmetics and clothes taken by the woman. Detectives obtained images of the woman and would now like you help to identify her.

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The woman is described as an adult female with medium brown colored skin, 5 foot 4 inches with black hair approximately 140 pounds and she wore a black shirt with white stripes and blue jean shorts.

If you can identify this woman, or have any additional information about this crime, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information which leads to an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Prop Movie Money Has Been Used Locally As Counterfeit Money

This information was originally posted on August 11, 2016.  We have received several recent reports of this “movie money” being used recently during garage sale and Craigslist transactions.

Prop Movie Money which is being sold on numerous internet sites has recently been passed locally as counterfeit money.   Be vigilant when accepting cash of any denomination.   The bills are printed with disclaimers and warnings that they are movie prop money but a hurried transaction might aid an offender that is attempting to pass the fake money to an unsuspecting victim.

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Here are some of the disclaimers that are found on internet sites that sell the fake money:

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Here is a link to the secret service publication that police officers use to help detect counterfeit bills.

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Patrol Report 08/11/2016

The Corpus Christi Police Department responded to 982 calls for service and generated 215 reports for formal criminal complaints from 7:00 a.m. August 10 to 7:00 a.m. on August 11, 2016. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

Date: 08/10/2016    9:40 PM
Location: 15200 Leeward Drive
Offense: Death Investigation

Case Number: 1608100156
Corpus Christi Police responded to a report of a female that was found unconscious on the ground at the bottom of a stairway at an apartment complex located at 15209 Leeward Drive.

Officers found the 74-year-old female in evening clothes with a dog leash around her arm and severe head trauma at the bottom of the staircase in front of her apartment.  The female was transported by CCFD EMS to Bay Area Hospital however, she did not survive and was pronounced dead at 10:15 PM.

Investigators are looking into what caused the female to apparently fall down the steps.

At this time foul play is not suspected.

 

Date: 08/10/2016    6:05 PM
Location: 10200 South Padre Island Drive
Offense: Child Locked in Vehicle

Case Number: 1608100132
Corpus Christi Police Officers broke the window of a vehicle to rescue a child that was locked inside while it was parked at 10241 South Padre Island Drive.

When Officers arrived they found the father of the child standing next to his 2011 Cadillac CTS that was running in the parking lot.  The man told Officers that his one-year-old daughter was secured in a child safety car seat in the vehicle. At the time, the car was still running with the air conditioning on but the man said that the vehicle would only run for a few minutes because the key was not in the ignition.  Shortly after Officers arrived the vehicle engine shut off.  Officers immediately called for a locksmith service to respond.

At the time of the call, the temperature was 90 degrees with a heat index of 110 degrees.  Officer only waited for a short time, before they saw the child start to sweat and the decision was made to break the driver`s window of the vehicle to rescue the child.

The child was not injured, damage to the window was valued at $300.

 

 

Date: 08/11/2016    5:15 AM
Location: 7200 South Padre Island Drive
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated
P.C.  49.04      Class B Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1608110021
Corpus Christi Police arrested a female driver for DWI after she drove her SUV into a field in the 7200 block of South Padre Island Drive.

The investigation determined that the driver of a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe had veered off the roadway crossed the curb and drove into a field and got stuck.  The driver, Rachel Hudak (05/02/1995) was not injured, but was determined to be intoxicated and she was arrested.

She was additionally charged with possession of marijuana when Officers found narcotics in her purse.

 

 

Search the website Crimereports.com to research all reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi. Anyone who knows any additional information about these crimes should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2840. Information about unsolved crimes 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.

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