The Corpus Christi Police Department responded to 809  calls for service and generated 192 reports for formal criminal complaints from 7:00 a.m. March 22 to 7:00 a.m. on March 23, 2016. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

Date: 3/22/2016    11:20 AM
Location: 4800 Baldwin Boulevard
Offense: Theft
P.C.  31.03   State Jail Felony
Case Number: 1603220062
Employees of a business, located at 4859 Baldwin Boulevard,  found the back fence of their property had been cut open by suspects and several large tires were removed.

Employees told Officers that the suspects cut a 3 foot wide by 3 foot tall hole in the chain-link fence in a corner of the property and then stole 26 eighteen wheeler truck tires.  The 26 stolen tires were all leaning against each other, next to this section of the cut fence.

The value of each tire is $250.00 making the theft over $6,500.  Damage to the cut fence was estimated to be $500.

At this time, no suspects have been identified.

Date: 3/22/2016    3:35 PM
Location: 3800 Caravelle Parkway
Offense: Possession of a Controlled Substance
H.S.C.  481.116  Third Degree Felony
Case Number: 1603220111
After a lengthy investigation into drug dealing from an apartment, the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Narcotics Vice Investigation Division served a search and arrest warrant at 3802 Caravelle #4808 on Tuesday afternoon.

Officers arrested Derious “Dino” Decuire (07/07/1989) for possession of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana both felony offenses.

After a search of the suspect’s apartment, Officers found approximately 3.5 pounds of marijuana, 39.73 grams of alprazolam, 14.11 grams of ecstasy pills, and 11.67 grams of cocaine.

Officers confiscated those drugs, and also seized $222 in cash.

Drugs and cash found inside suspects apartment

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The Corpus Christi Police Department responded to  872 calls for service and generated 216 reports for formal criminal complaints from 7:00 a.m. March 21 to 7:00 a.m. on March 22, 2016. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

Date: 3/21/2016    6:20 AM
Location: 7100 Saratoga Boulevard
Offense: Burglary
P.C.  30.02   State Jail Felony
Case Number: 1603210027
Employees of a business called Corpus Christi Police after they arrived at the restaurant where they worked and found the front glass door to be shattered.

When Officers arrived at 7114 Saratoga Boulevard, they observed the front glass door to have been shattered out by a tire jack.  Once the suspects were inside the business, they removed a cash register with some cash inside

Employees were unable to access security video at the time, but they hope to provide investigators with a copy as soon as it is available.

Employees estimated the damage done to the front door was nearly $300.

At this time, no suspects have been arrested.

Date: 3/21/2016    8:45 PM
Location: 600 South Staples Street
Offense: Robbery
P.C.  29.02   Second Degree Felony
Case Number: 1603210142
A store clerk was shoved to the ground during a robbery at a business she was working at located at 609 South Staples Street.

The 30 year old female employee told Officers that she was assisting a customer when she heard a male voice behind her demand the money from the cash register.

The black male suspect then pushed her down and took money from the cash register.

The clerk was not injured.

The suspect is described as a black male, 6’0” to 6’2” tall, last seen wearing a black ball cap, a black hoodie, dark pants and white shoes.  The suspect was also seen getting into a faded maroon Ford Taurus.

Officers are working with the store management to obtain video surveillance of the robbery.

At this time, no suspects have been identified.

Date: 3/22/2016    2:55 AM
Location: 3100 State Highway 358 East
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated
P.C.  49.02   Class B Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1603220013
A male driver was arrested for DWI by Corpus Christi Police after he crashed his truck into the center median of State Highway 358 near Kostoryz Road.

Officers arrived and the crash investigation determined that the driver of a 2011 Chevrolet truck was traveling east on the freeway when he lost control of his vehicle and hit the center median.

After an investigation, Officers determined that the driver, David Lee Gomez (12/19/1986), was not injured, but he was intoxicated.

The driver was arrested for driving while intoxicated and his truck 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.

The Corpus Christi Police Department responded to 1029  calls for service and generated 217 reports for formal criminal complaints from 7:00 a.m. March 20 to 7:00 a.m. on March 21, 2016. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

Date: 3/21/2016    2:20 AM
Location: 7600 Odessa Drive
Offense: Aggravated Assault
P.C.  22.02   First Degree Felony
Case Number: 1603210019
A 30 year old female was shot at by her ex-husband when she showed up at the home they used to share, in the 7600 block of Odessa Street, to pick up some of her personal belongings.

The call began when Corpus Christi Police Officers on patrol stopped the female after they saw her run a red light at South Staples Street and Holly Road.  The female driver approached the Officers and told them that her ex-husband was chasing her in another vehicle, and he had shot at her several times with a gun.

Officers observed five bullet holes in the front of the females Toyota Highlander.  While they were still speaking to the female, they saw the ex-husband’s vehicle turn onto Bonner Street near where they had the female stopped.

The female told the Officers that she had gone to their home in the 7600 block of Odessa Drive to pick up some of her belongings.  When she tried to leave the home, she saw her ex-husbands SUV pull up.  That is when he began to fire gunshots at her vehicle, with her inside, striking it several times. The female tried to leave, but the man followed her.  While she was trying to get away from her ex, that is when she ran the red light and the Officers contacted her.

Luckily the female was not hit and did not suffer any serious injuries.

Officers later located the ex-husband, Herbert Perales Vela Jr. (11/13/1982), at the home on Odessa Street and arrested him for aggravated assault.

Date: 3/20/2016    10:45 AM
Location: 5600 Everhart Road
Offense: Possession of Marijuana
H.S.C.  481.121   Class B Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1603200152
Corpus Christi Police arrested a man after they found he was operating a vehicle while intoxicated and then Officers found an interesting snack in his pants pocket.

It all started when Officers contacted the driver of a 2015 Dodge Challenger that had pulled into the parking lot of a convenience store located in the 5600 block of Everhart Road.

During an investigation Officers determined that the driver was intoxicated and arrested him.  That is when they found a cookie in the right front pocket of his shorts. The cookie smelled like marijuana.

When Officers tested the cookie, it came back positive for marijuana.

The driver, Benny Perez (09/22/1981), was arrested for driving while intoxicated and possession of marijuana.

Cookie found in suspects pockets

Date: 3/20/2016    1:10 AM
Location: 4900 South Staples Street
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated
P.C.  49.04   Class B Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1603200013
Corpus Christi Police arrested a male driver after the vehicle he was driving side swiped another SUV, in the 4900 block of South Staples Street, and he attempt to flee the scene.

A crash investigation by Officers determined that the driver of a 2012 Dodge Durango SUV side swiped a 2006 Chevrolet Aveo while the vehicles were traveling in opposite directions.

The Dodge was traveling north when it veered over and hit the Chevrolet traveling south on South Staples Street.  The driver of the Dodge did not stop and continued on even though his front left tire was gone and the SUV was traveling on its rim causing sparks and smoke to emit from it.

Officers found the Dodge in the parking lot of a pharmacy located at 4166 South Staples Street. They were able to arrested the driver, Benjamin Conner 03/19/1982), who they determined was intoxicated.  He was also arrested for failing to remain at a crash scene.

The other driver, a 42 year old man, was treated at the scene by CCFD EMS and not seriously injured.

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 Corpus Christi Police Department responded to 1043 calls for service and generated 240 reports for formal criminal complaints from 7:00 a.m. March 17 to 7:00 a.m. on March 18, 2016. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

Date: 3/17/2016    11:20 AM
Location: 2100 Laredo Street
Offense: Aggravated Robbery
P.C.  29.03   First Degree Felony
Case Number: 1603170053
A 63 year old male victim called Corpus Christi Police after another man punched him several times in the face and then knocked him to the ground and stole his cell phone.

Officers arrived in the 2100 block of Laredo Street and they found the victim had swelling to both eyes and a large cut on his forehead. The victim told Officers that he was punched in the face several times by the suspect and then knocked to the ground.  Once on the ground, the suspect stole the victim’s cell phone.

Officers were able to catch up to the suspect, Rene Nevarez (01/19/1969), in the 300 block of Nineteenth Street and he was arrested for robbery.

The victim was treated at the scene by CCFD EMS and his cell phone was returned to him.

Date: 3/17/2016    10:55 PM
Location: 1000 Nandina Drive
Offense: Burglary With Intent To Commit Other Felony
P.C.  30.02   First Degree Felony
Case Number: 1603170145
A 15 year old male victim called Corpus Christi Police after he was robbed at gunpoint inside his home, located in the 1000 block of Nandina Drive, by two suspects.

Officers arrived at the home and were told by the victim that he was home alone when he heard a loud pounding sound. When he went to investigate, he opened his bedroom door and was confronted by a male suspect who was pointing a handgun at him. The suspect demanded his cell phone.  The other suspect tied the victim’s wrist together with a power cord.

Both suspects then fled out of the home through the back door and were last seen getting into a SUV that was parked down the street.  It is described as being an older model, tan or beige Chevrolet Tahoe with dark tinted windows, and stock wheels.

The first suspect, who concealed his face with a rag or mask, was described as a Hispanic male in his forties, about 5`7“tall and he weighed between 140 and 160 pounds.  The second suspect, who concealed his face with a hoodie type sweater, appeared to be younger than the other suspect.

At this time, no suspects have been identified.

Date: 3/18/2016    1:55 AM
Location: 1500 Airline Road
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated
P.C.  49.04   Class B Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1603180014
A driver passed out in his car at the intersection of Airline Road and South Padre Island Drive caught the attention of a Corpus Christi Police Officer.

The Officer heard other vehicles honking horns and when he looked over he saw a 2009 Toyota Avalon sedan stopped in the roadway.  When the Officer went to investigate he found the ignition on, and the car in drive.  In the driver’s seat he found, Cristobal Gomez (06/24/1982), passed out and not responding to verbal commands to turn the vehicle off.

After knocking on the windows of the car, Officers were able to get the suspect to turn off the ignition, and exit the vehicle. After an investigation, Officers determined the driver, who was passed out behind the wheel, was intoxicated, and he was arrested for driving while intoxicated.

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 Corpus Christi Police Department responded to 904  calls for service and generated 207  reports for formal criminal complaints from 7:00 a.m. March 16 to 7:00 a.m. on March 17, 2016. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

Date: 3/16/2016          9:00 AM
Location: 4800 Leopard Street
Offense: Forgery
P.C.  32.21   Third Degree Felony
Case Number: 1603160023
A store clerk notified Corpus Christi Police after he took in a fake bill at the business he works at located at 4849 Leopard Street.

The store clerk realized he had received a counterfeit ten dollar bill sometime earlier in the day from a customer.  Store management will attempt to review video surveillance from the stores camera to see if they can identify who passed the fake bill.

Officers collected the bill as evidence.

At this time no suspects have been identified.

Date: 3/16/2016          8:20 AM
Location: 5500 Greenwood Drive
Offense: Burglary
P.C.  30.04   Class A Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1603160031
A business owner called Corpus Christi Police after he got to work and found seven of his customers vehicles, that were at his shop for repairs, had been broken into.

Officers arrived and found that the suspects had gained entry into a fenced in area of the business located at 5557 Greenwood Drive.

Once on the property the suspects gained entry into seven vehicles that all appear to have been left unlocked.

At the time of the report, the business owner was in the process of notifying his customers and could not provide Officers with a list of items taken from the vehicles.

At this time no suspects have been identified.

Date: 3/16/2016    11:05 PM
Location: 3100 Peach Tree Street
Offense: Theft of a Firearm
P.C.  31.03   Third Degree Felony
Case Number: 1603160143
Corpus Christi Police are investigating another theft of a firearm from a parked vehicle.

This time a 26 year old male called Officers to his apartment complex, located at 3150 Peach Tree Street, and told them that he parked his 2015 Toyota Tundra in the parking lot on Sunday morning and when he went to check on it today, he discovered that his .380 caliber handgun, that he had under the seat in the truck, had been stolen.

Officers did not find any signs of forced entry into the truck, and believe it may have been left unlocked.

Also missing from the truck was a box of ammunition for the gun.

At this time, no suspects have been identified.

Date: 3/16/2016    12:30 PM
Location: 3100  Sunrise Street
Offense: Aggravated Assault
P.C.  22.02   First Degree Felony
Case Number: 1603160059
A 37 year old man called Corpus Christi Police after he was stabbed in the hand by his common law wife at the home they share in the 3100 block of Sunrise Street.

Officers arrived at the home and were told that the couple was fighting because the man would not get out of bed.  The man reported his common law wife hit him in the head with a pot, and punched him in the face three times with her fist.  Sometime during the fight the female grabbed a kitchen knife and stabbed the man in his left hand.

The man refused any medical treatment for his injuries.

The common law wife, Melinda Hinjiosa (09/12/1976), was arrested for aggravated assault.  

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.