Patrol Division

Patrol Report 02/08/2016

The Corpus Christi Police Department responded to 785 calls for service and generated 180 reports for formal criminal complaints from 7:00 a.m. February 7 to 7:00 a.m. on February 8, 2016. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

Date: 2/8/2016            2:20 AM
Location: 1900 Yale Street
Offense: Aggravated Assault
P.C. 29.03       First Degree Felony
Case Number: 1602080022
Corpus Christi Police arrested a man after he hit his girlfriend with a tire iron at a home they share in the 1900 block of Yale Street.

Officers arrived at the home and found the 47 year old female bleeding from a cut on the left side of her head. CCFD EMS responded and treated the female for her injuries.

Officers were able to determine that the couple got into a fight after making comments about each other’s weight. The female said she was punched in her face about 20 times and kicked 5 times in the abdomen. After that her boyfriend grabbed a metal tire iron and struck her in the head.

The female was not seriously injured.

Her boyfriend, Jose P. Garza (12/19/1955), was arrested for aggravated assault.

 

Date: 2/7/2016            11:20 PM
Location: 2000 Rodd Field Road
Offense: Intoxicated Assault
P.C. 49.07      Third Degree Felony
Case Number: 1602070144
Corpus Christi Police are investigating a wreck after an intoxicated driver, struck a car with a female driver and a child in it in the 2000 block of Rodd Field Road.

The crash investigation by Officers determined that the driver of a 2015 Chevrolet truck was traveling south on Rodd Field Road when the driver attempted to make a turn into a convenience store parking lot. He did not see a 2013 Jeep, driven by a 25 year old female, traveling north on Rodd Field Road and turned in front of the vehicle.

The female driver of the Jeep suffered a broken left arm as a result of the crash and a 2 year old child riding in her car was transported by CCFD EMS to Driscoll Children’s Hospital with a neck injury.

After an investigation it was determined that the driver of the truck was intoxicated.

Due to the serious injuries sustained by the female driver and the passenger in the Jeep, the driver of the truck, Noe Benavides (09/27/1990), was arrested for intoxicated assault.

Another 35 year old man that was a passenger in the truck with the intoxicated man was not injured.

 

Date: 2/8/2016            12:05 AM
Location: 2000 Holly Road
Offense: Possession of a Controlled Substance
H.S.C. 481.115          State Jail Felony
Case Number: 1602080001
While Officers were directing traffic around that crash, in the 2000 block of Rodd Field Road, another driver attempted to drive through the crash scene.

Officers were able to get the 1999 Lincoln Towncar stopped before it hit anybody, but when they contacted the driver, they found he had a suspended driver’s license.

The driver, Thaddeaus Leo Raymond (07/10/1978), was arrested. He was additionally charged with possession of a controlled substance after cocaine was found in his pants pocket.

 

Date: 2/7/2016            10:55 AM
Location: 6900 Whalen Drive
Offense: Burglary
P.C. 30.04      Class A Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1602070068
A 51 year old man who had parked his boat and trailer along the street in front of his home, located in the 6900 block of Whalen Drive, came out to find several pieces of fishing equipment missing.

Two GPS systems, valued at $1700, were taken from the interior of the boat along with several other items.

At this time no suspects have been identified in this case and Officers continue to investigate.

 

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.

Crime Stoppers, Criminal Investigations Division

Two Suspects Put Skimming Device On Bank ATM

Corpus Christi Police Detectives need your help identifying two men that they believe put a skimming device on an ATM at a bank located at 6230 South Staples Street on February 4.

Officers responded to the bank after a customer came inside and told employees that he went to use the drive thru ATM and when he inserted his card and attempted to pull it out, the card got stuck. The customer said he pulled harder on his card and that is when the dock where you insert your card broke off.

When bank employees went to investigate they discovered that the part that broke off was actually part of a card skimmer device that was designed to look like part of the ATM.  The skimming device was designed to fit over the card insert dock and was held in place with adhesive tape. When they investigated further, they also found a small camera that had been placed on the ATM and was also being held in place by tape.  They believe the camera was used to record people entering their bank pins numbers.

Police were able to obtain images of the suspects from the real camera of the ATM as they were placing the skimming device on the machine at about 7:30  PM on February 3.

Face Shot two supects

Suspects  placing the skimming device on the ATM

Face Shot 2

Suspects  placing the skimming device on the ATM

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Suspects  placing the skimming device on the ATM

If you recognize either of these two suspects or if you have information about this case please call the Corpus Christi Police Criminal Investigations Division at 886-2840. Anyone who would like to keep their identity secret and provide information to the Detectives should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the tip online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward

Patrol Division

Patrol Report 02/05/2016

The Corpus Christi Police Department responded to 984 calls for service and generated 230 reports for formal criminal complaints from 7:00 a.m. February 4 to 7:00 a.m. on February 5, 2016. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

Date: 2/5/2016            2:20 AM
Location: 8800 State Highway 358 West
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated
P.C. 49.04       Class B Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1602050018
Corpus Christi Police are investigating a wreck after a female drove off the roadway and crashed her truck into Oso Bay.

The crash investigation by Officers determined that the driver of a 2009 Chevrolet truck was traveling along South Padre Island Drive at the Oso Bay turnaround.   The driver failed to control her speed and went over the curb, a concrete barrier, and ended up in the bay.

The driver, Tressa Vansickle (08/191990), was not injured.

After an investigation it was determined that she was intoxicated.

She was arrested for driving while intoxicated and her truck was impounded after it was fished out of the water.

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Crime Stoppers, Criminal Investigations Division

CCPD Looking For Female With Several Warrants

Corpus Christi Police Detectives need your help locating a woman that is wanted for writing bad checks to several jewelry stores and then getting the merchandise and pawning it.

Police have obtained ten misdemeanor theft warrants and four felony theft warrants for Amanda Ynfante (AKA Amanda Espinoza) (09/18/1986).  She is wanted for writing checks from a frozen bank account to jewelry stores in the city.  After getting the merchandise, the female then pawns the jewelry for cash.

She is described as being 29 years old, 5’02” tall, and she weighs about 130 pounds.  She has black hair, brown eyes and a large tattoo on her right shoulder. She is known to drive a 2006 Kia Sorrento that is gold in color.

In all, the arrest warrants have a total bond amount of $110,000.

If you know where this female is or if you have information about this theft case please call the Corpus Christi Police Criminal Investigations Division at 886-2840. Anyone who would like to keep their identity secret and provide information to the Detectives should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the tip online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

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Amanda Ynfante
(AKA Amanda Espinoza)

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Amanda Ynfante
(AKA Amanda Espinoza)

 

Narcotics/Vice Division

Narcs Arrest Two At Home On Sabinas Street

Corpus Christi Police Narcotics Vice Investigations Division secured a search warrant for a home located at 2922 Sabinas Street after receiving complaints of drug dealing from the residence.
Officers went to the home at about 4:15 PM on February 3 and during the search, 4.0 grams of crack cocaine was found.  Officers also seized a bag of synthetic marijuana and several pills.
Two people inside the home, Manuel Anthony Rodriguez (06/22/1984) and Crystal Leann Juarez (10/15/1993), were both arrested and charged with Second Degree Felony Manufacture/Delivery of Controlled Substance and Possession of a Controlled Substance.
2922 Sabinas 4
4.0 grams of crack cocaine
2922 Sabinas 3
bag of synthetic marijuana and several pills
Patrol Division

Patrol Report 02/04/2016

The Corpus Christi Police Department responded to 263 calls for service and generated 209 reports for formal criminal complaints from 7:00 a.m. February 3 to 7:00 a.m. on February 4, 2016. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

Date: 2/3/2016            1:40 PM
Location: 1300 Buford Street
Offense: Theft
P.C.   31.03     Class B Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1602030077
Corpus Christi Police arrested a man after a postal employee saw the suspect take a package that he had just put on the front porch of a home located in the 1300 block of Buford Street.

The postal worker had left the box on the porch because no one was home.  A short time later, he saw the male suspect walk up to the porch and take the package.

The postal employee was able to follow the suspect while contacting police.

Officers were able to catch up to the suspect, Ryan Rivera (11/26/1972), at the intersection of Buford and Twelfth Streets and he was arrested.

The package, which contained $105 worth of food, was returned to the residence.

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Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Officer On Paid Leave After Shooting A Man Who Pointed A Gun At Him

A Corpus Christi Police Officer has been placed on administrative leave, as per department policy, after an officer involved shooting during a traffic stop at 7300 Prairie Dr. on February 2, 2016.

Officer Robert Cabello, a three year veteran of the department, is the officer who shot and injured a man who pointed a gun at him. This occurred during a traffic stop related to a shots fired and auto burglary call at 6800 Everhart.

The 24 year old suspect, who pointed a gun at Officer Cabello, is in custody and being  treated for his injuries. Once he is released from the hospital, he will be booked into the City Detention Center for Attempted Capital Murder.

Cabello, Robert
Officer Robert Cabello
Community Outreach

94 Vehicles up for auction on saturday

 

Auction

The City of Corpus Christi will auction 94 cars, trucks, and motorcycles at the Police Vehicle Impound Lot, located at 5485 Greenwood Drive, on Saturday, February 6, 2016. The auction will start at 10:00 am.

The general public is encouraged to register and view the vehicles for auction from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Friday, February 6, 2016. The general public can continue to view the vehicles from 8:00 am to 10:00 am on the day of the auction.

The vehicles for auction may be viewed online and an auction list may be downloaded from www.siskauction.com.

Community Outreach

Corpus Christi Police Remember Juan Prieto

Prieto 8X10

The Corpus Christi Police Department remembers Senior Officer Juan Rincon Prieto and his line of duty death on February 2, 1993. Officer Prieto was directing traffic at Up River Road and Suntide when he was struck and killed by a pickup truck. Officer Prieto had served in the Corpus Christi Police Department for 27 years and was survived by his wife, two sons and two daughters.

A park on Woodland Creek Drive in Corpus Christi near Callicoate Road is named Senior Officer Prieto Park in his memory.

Bravo District, Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District, Patrol Division, Training Division

Burglary To a Motor Vehicle, Agg. Assault, Attempted Capital Murder

Date: 2/1/2016            11:42PM
Location: 6800 Everhart
Offense: Burglary to a Motor Vehicle, Agg. Assault,
Case Numbers: 1602020003, 1602020006

On February 1, 2016 at approximately 11:42 pm Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to 6838 Everhart Road in reference to shots fired. Upon arrival officers contacted a 24-year-old man who told Officers that he caught several suspects breaking into his car. The 24-year-old man told Officers he held the burglary suspects at gunpoint and at some point there was an exchange of gunfire between the burglary suspects and the 24-year-old man. Two suspects (male and female) fled the scene in a vehicle and Zachary Garibay (2/2/1991) was detained by the 24-year-old man until Corpus Christi Police arrived and placed Garibay under arrest for Burglary of a Motor Vehicle. Detectives believe there were no injuries as a result of the exchange of gunfire, and the only property damage reported was to a vehicle in the parking lot of the apartment complex. The 24-year-old man who is the burglary victim has not been arrested.

A description of the vehicle was put out over the radio. At approximately 12:03 am, the suspect vehicle was spotted and stopped at 7300 Prairie Dr. During this traffic stop a 24-year-old man pointed a gun at the officer. The officer fearing for his safety fired his duty weapon. The 24-year-old man ran from the shooting scene. The Officer arrested a 19-year-old woman also ran from the shooting scene, but was captured by the Officer. The 19-year-old woman, Abby Farrell (2/26/1996) was arrested for evading arrest and delivered to the city detention center.

Officers formed a perimeter around the scene and began searching for the 24-year-old man. The K-9 units also assisted in the search. During the search officers learned the 24-year-old man was in a home on the 4900 block of Lake Medina Drive. The Officers surrounded the home and attempted to develop a dialogue with the 24-year-old man. The Corpus Christi Police SWAT and Hostage Negotiation Teams responded to the home until SWAT entered the home at about 7:45am and found the 24-year-old inside with injuries consistent with gunshot wounds. The 24-year-old man was taken to the hospital for treatment and placed under guard by Corpus Christi Police.

Corpus Christi Police believe all suspects in the burglaries involved in this episode have been located. Detectives continue to gather information and evidence about this episode to verify facts and circumstances.

UPDATE February 5, 2016:

On February 5, 2016 at approximately 6:20pm, Michael Garibay (11-11-1992) was released from the hospital and transported and booked into the City Detention Center. He was booked on one count of aggravated assault on a police officer, one count of evading arrest and one count of failure to appear on a previous possession of marijuana.

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