Community Outreach

Police Need your Help Identifying These Theft suspects

Date: 07/10/2016    8:40 PM
Location: 4109 S. Staples Street
Offense: Theft (31.03 BM) Criminal Mischief (28.03 BM)
Case Number: 1607110133

Corpus Christi Police Department detectives need your help identifying these two theft suspects. The two suspects were observed on surveillance cameras entering Wal Mart. They were then seen prying open a cash register and taking a undisclosed amount of money. The suspects were then seen on camera exiting the store.

Anyone who knows any additional information about this crime 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.

Adam District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Gang Unit, Patrol Division

Murder Suspect Arrested in Fort Bend County

Corpus Christi Police Detectives and Gang Unit worked with various Law Enforcement agencies in tracking down and arresting the suspect from the city’s latest homicide.

Officers arrested 27 year old Joseph Deark Cancino (07-25-1988) for the murder that occurred at the Office Club in the 2400 block of Rand Morgan. Joseph was located and arrested in Fort Bend County. His bond has been set at $250,000. This was an excellent coordinated effort in getting a dangerous individual off the street.

More information will be released as it becomes available.

Patrol Division

Patrol Report 07/11/2016

The Corpus Christi Police Department responded to 780 calls for service and generated 205 reports for formal criminal complaints from 7:00 a.m. July 10 to 7:00 a.m. on July 11, 2016. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

                     

Date: 07/10/2016    11:55 PM
Location: 3400 Bollinger Street
Offense: Impersonate a Public Servant
P.C.  37.11      Third Degree Felony
Case Number: 1607110002
Corpus Christi Police arrested a man after he stopped a female driver and impersonated a police officer in the 3400 block of Bollinger Street.

A 22 year old female told Officers that she was driving home and was followed by a man driving a 2001 black Ford Mustang.   When she stopped in front of her home a male got out of the Ford and approached her car door telling her that she needed to get out of the vehicle.

The male was wearing a jacket that had police shoulder patches displayed on it. The man told the female he was an Officer but he did not display any identification. When the female’s boyfriend came outside to see what was going on, the male got back into his vehicle and sped off.

After the female gave Officers a good description and the license plate number of the Ford, they were able to locate the male at his home in the 2000 block of Harriett Drive.

Officers arrested the suspect, Jeremy Guerrero (07/01/1998), for impersonating a public servant.

  


Date: 07/10/2016    3:30 PM
Location: 2300 Mercury Lane
Offense: Burglary
P.C.  30.02      Second Degree Felony
Case Number: 1607100091
A 39 year old man who was trying to clean his home, located in the 2300 block of Mercury Lane, after a fire became the victim of a burglary when someone came in the damaged house and stole a television.

The man told Officers that the house, that had extensive fire damage to one half of it, had burned a few days ago. He said he was cleaning up some of the mess the night before and when he returned in the morning he discovered that someone had stolen his 65 inch Toshiba television that was valued at nearly $1,400.

Officers could not determine how the suspects made entry into the home.

 

Date: 07/11/2016    12:25 AM
Location: 6600 South Padre Island Drive
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated
P.C.  49.04      Class B Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1607110006
Corpus Christi Police arrested a male driver for DWI after he crashed the vehicle he was driving into the rear of another car in the 6600 block of South Padre Island Drive.

The crash investigation revealed that the driver of a 1991 Toyota sedan was traveling east along South Padre Island Drive when he could not stop in time and crashed into the rear of a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu.

No one in either car was injured.

After an investigation, Officers determined that the driver of the Toyota, Timothy Ramirez (09/14/1989), was intoxicated. He was arrested for driving while intoxicated and his car was impounded.

 

 

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.

Adam District, Community Outreach, Criminal Intelligence Unit, Gang Unit, Patrol Division

Murder suspect wanted from shooting at 2400 Rand Morgan

Date: 07/10/2016    1:41 AM
Location: 2400 Rand Morgan
Offense: Murder
P.C.  19.02      First Degree Felony
Case Number: 1607100014

Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to the 2400 block of Rand Morgan for a fight to occur at a bar. As officers were en route to the bar, the call was updated to a shooting. Officers arrived and found a 36 year old male deceased from possible gunshot wounds. The suspect(s) fled the scene before officers arrived.

CCPD Detectives and Crime Scene technicians arrived and are processing the scene. Witnesses were transported to the main police station to be interviewed. The investigation is in the early stages and is ongoing.

Anyone who knows any additional information about this crime 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.

Community Outreach

Crime Stoppers has a cash reward for the first person to find this Fugitive and call 888-TIPS

Noe Hurtado (8/12/1973) is wanted in Nueces County for theft.
Noe Hurtado (8/12/1973) is wanted in Nueces County for theft.

Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers has a cash reward for the first person to find Noe Hurtado and call 888-TIPS.

Noe Hurtado is a fugitive and wanted in Nueces County for felony theft. Hurtado is described as a 42-year-old white male who stands 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighs 220 pounds, has black hair, brown eyes, and has a dragon tattooed on his chest.

If you can help law enforcement locate Hurtado, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is confidential and there is a cash reward available if it leads to an arrest.

Delta District, Narcotics/Vice Division

Police Conduct Narcotics Enforcement At Leopard Street Motel

Date: Thursday, July 7, 2016, 12:01
Location: 4300 Leopard Street
Offense: Manufacture/Delivery of Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 1, first degree felony
Case Number: 1607070062

The Corpus Christi Police Department Narcotics / Vice Investigations Division served a search and arrest warrant at room #151 at the La Siesta Motel at 4300 Leopard at noon yesterday.  Investigators located over 80 grams of crack cocaine,  182 grams of synthetic cannabinoid, 11.5 grams of Xanax, 4.09 grams of ecstasy pills, a Taurus .40 caliber semiautomatic pistol, and $1919.00 in cash. 

investigators siezed over 80 grams of crack cocaine, 182 grams of synthetic cannabinoid, 11.5 grams of Xanax, 4.09 grams of ecstacy pills, a Taurus .40 caliber semiautomatic pistol, and $1919.00 in cash.
investigators seized over 80 grams of crack cocaine, 182 grams of synthetic cannabinoid, 11.5 grams of Xanax, 4.09 grams of Ecstasy pills, a Taurus .40 caliber semiautomatic pistol, and $1919.00 in cash.

     Investigators arrested Shawn Lloyd Lawson (11-27-89) and Linda Booker (3-24-91), both charged with first degree felony Manufacture/Delivery of Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 1, first degree felony Manufacture/Delivery of Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2A, second degree felony Manufacture/Delivery of Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2, and misdemeanor Possession of Dangerous Drugs. 

 This action is part of part of a lengthy and currently ongoing investigation into the sales of drugs in the Leopard Street corridor.

 

Patrol Division

Patrol Report 07/08/2016

The Corpus Christi Police Department responded to 1051 calls for service and generated 253  reports for formal criminal complaints from 7:00 a.m. July 7 to 7:00 a.m. on July 8, 2016. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

                     

Date: 07/08/2016    1:05 AM
Location: 1800 Baldwin Boulevard
Offense: Intoxicated Manslaughter
P.C.  49.08      Second Degree Felony
Case Number: 1607080008
Corpus Christi Police arrested a man for intoxicated manslaughter after he crashed his vehicle into a utility pole injuring his girlfriend and killing her unborn child.

The crash investigation determined that the driver of a 2008 Nissan Sentra was traveling on Baldwin Boulevard near Riggan Street when he lost control of his vehicle and struck a utility pole.  Also in the vehicle was his 16 year old pregnant girlfriend.  She was injured in the crash and transported to Spohn Memorial Hospital by CCFD EMS.

Hospital staff told Officers that the female appeared to be 35 weeks pregnant and the unborn child did not show any signs of life.

After an investigation, Officers determined that the driver of the Nissan, Michael Lee (09/11/1998), was intoxicated.  He was arrested for intoxicated manslaughter.

 

Date: 07/07/2016    11:20 PM
Location: 3400 Brawner Parkway
Offense: Aggravated Assault
P.C.  22.02      Second Degree Felony
Case Number: 1607080001
Corpus Christi Police arrested a male after he made threats to another man while armed with a knife.

A 48 year old male victim told Officers that he was sleeping outside of his home, located in the 3400 block of Brawner Parkway, because his electricity was out. The victim said that he was awoken by a man, armed with a knife, yelling at him.

The victim was able to run inside his home before he was injured.

Officer located the suspect, Willie Hernandez (09/23/1998), and they arrested him for aggravated assault.  Officers also located the knife they believe the suspect used to threaten the victim.

 

Date: 07/08/2016    12:50 AM
Location: 4900 Dusty Dawn Road
Offense: Minor in Possession of Alcohol
A.B.C.  106.04   Class C Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1607080009
Corpus Christi Police issued 51 minor in possession of alcohol citations, 34 minor consuming alcohol citations, 17 inducing curfew violations after breaking up a loud party at a home in the 4900 block of Dusty Dawn Road.

Officers arrived after complaints of juveniles drinking and being loud were made by neighbors. Officers found nearly 150 people inside the home with alcohol and marijuana present. Most of the people inside were under the age of 17.

After issuing all of the citations, parents of the juveniles were contacted to pick up their children.

Two men that lived at the home, James Recio (08/24/1998), and Micheal Thomas Recio (06/05/1999), were arrested for inducing curfew, possession of marijuana, unlawful restraint, and selling alcohol without a permit.

 

 

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.

Community Outreach

Missing Person Carina Castellanos Found Murdered. Suspect Arrested

Date: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Location: 1000 block of Herndon Street
Event: Missing Person
Case Number: 1606300177

On July 6, 2016, Corpus Christi Police Department Family Violence Detectives obtained a warrant for the arrest of Nigel Green (2/23/86).  The warrants were obtained for Aggravated Assault (Family Violence) where Carina Castellanos was the victim.  The Aggravated Assault had occurred in the 1000 blk of Herndon on June 10, 2016. 

The United States Marshal’s Violent Offender Task Force, out of San Antonio, located and arrested Nigel Green on July 7, 2016.  CCPD Robbery/Homicide Detectives, who were handling the missing person report regarding Carina, went to San Antonio and transported Nigel back to Corpus Christi.  During the interview with Detectives, Nigel confessed to murdering Carina Castellanos.  Nigel Green then led Detectives to a corn field along Interstate 37 and Highway 359 in Mathis, Texas.  In a ditch, bordering the corn field, Detectives found the remains of what we believe is the body of Carina Castellanos.   

Nigel Green was arrested for the Aggravated Assault (Family Violence) warrants and Murder. 

Adam District, Community Outreach, Criminal Intelligence Unit, Criminal Investigations Division, Gang Unit, Patrol Division

Suspect arrested for Murder after a shooting in the 1100 block of Bloomington

Date: 07/08/2016    12:55 AM
Location: 1100 Bloomington
Offense: Murder
P.C.  19.02      First Degree Felony
Case Number: 1607080003

Corpus Christi Police Department officers were dispatched to 1100 Bloomington in reference to a shooting. Officers arrived and observed a 30 year old female victim that appeared to have been shot. The victim was transported to Christus Spohn Memorial Hospital.

Officers observed a black Ford Expedition parked at that location.  Three subjects were detained and transported to the main police station for questioning. Initial information is that the suspect and a witness were arguing outside the vehicle. At some point the argument turned physical and shots were fired striking the victim. The scene was processed and a weapon was recovered.

During the investigation officers and detectives were advised that the 30 year old victim died at the hospital.  33 year old Feliciano Cruz (10/01/1982) was arrested and charged with murder and several other crimes related to the incident. Cruz was transported to the City Detention Center.

This is still an active investigation, information will be released as it becomes available.

Anyone who knows any additional information about this crime 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.

Patrol Division

Patrol Report 07/07/2016

The Corpus Christi Police Department responded to 963 calls for service and generated 248  reports for formal criminal complaints from 7:00 a.m. July 6 to 7:00 a.m. on July 7, 2016. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

                     

Date: 07/07/2016    1:00 AM
Location: 2900 Sonora Street
Offense: Aggravated Assault
P.C.  22.02      Second Degree Felony
Case Number: 1607070011
A female was arrested by Corpus Christi Police after she made threats to stab her 20 year old son inside the home they share in the 2900 block of Sonora Street.

Officers were told by the son that he and his mother had got into an argument after his mother took his prescription medication.  He said that when his mother came out of a bathroom, she attempted to stab him with a knife but he was able to hit her and knock the knife out of her hand.

The man was not injured.

Officers did recover the kitchen knife that they believe was used during the assault.

The mother, Doris Casares (07/02/1967), was arrested for aggravated assault.

 

Date: 07/06/2016    10:00 PM
Location: 14100 Whitecap Boulevard
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated
P.C.  49.03      Class B Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1607060160
Corpus Christi Police believe an intoxicated female driver crashed her vehicle into an electric pole while she was driving in the 14100 block of Whitecap Boulevard.

The crash investigation determined that the female driver was traveling north on Whitecap Boulevard when she lost control of her 2000 Subaru Forester and struck an electric pole.

The 50 year old female driver was trapped in the vehicle for a short time, before being rescued by the fire department. She was transported to Spohn Memorial Hospital by CCFD EMS.

After an investigation, Officers do believe alcohol was a factor in this crash.

Due to the driver’s injuries, suffered as a result of the crash, she was not arrested.

 

 

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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