Criminal Investigations Division

Investigators Believe Abducted Child May Be In Corpus Christi

Investigators believe aJohn Earl was abducted in 2012 and may be in the Corpus Christi area.
Investigators believe aJohn Earl was abducted in 2012 and may be in the Corpus Christi area.
Maria Earl is a fugitive with a warrant for child abduction and may be in the Corpus Christi area.
Maria Earl is a fugitive with a warrant for child abduction and may be in the Corpus Christi area.

Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward to help locate an abducted child or the suspect in the 2012 Mason County abduction who may be in the Corpus Christi area.

Investigators contacted the Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers for help to locate John Stanley Earl Junior, an abducted child who Investigators believe may be in the Corpus Christi area. The Mason County Sheriff’s Office Investigators believe Maria Earl (5/22/1962) abducted John Stanley Earl Junior (1/26/2005) on June 15, 2012. Investigators said John was last seen in the company of his non-custodial mother, Maria Earl, and Investigators have obtained three warrants for the arrest of Maria Earl related to the abduction.

Maria Earl is described as a 53 year old woman, about 5 feet 4 inches tall, about 140 pounds, with black hair which may have been highlighted to brown, and brown eyes.

John Earl has a scar on the back of his neck and Maria Earl is known to have used the alias of Teresa Paredez. Investigators provided an image with age progression which shows how John may appear at 9 years of age.

Investigators provided an image with age progression which shows how John may appear presently.
Investigators provided an image with age progression which shows how John may appear at 9 years of age.

Anyone with any information that can help investigators locate John Earl or Maria Earl should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information 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 12/14/2015

The Corpus Christi Police Department responded to 758 calls for service and generated 167 reports for formal criminal complaints from 7:00 a.m. December 13 to 7:00 a.m. on December 14, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

Date: 12/13/2015       8:50 PM
Location: 4100 Christie Street
Offense: False Report to Police
P.C.  37.08     Class B Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1512130117
The ex-boyfriend of a female was arrested by Corpus Christi Police after he cut his own arms and then tried to blame the female for it.

Officers arrived at a home in the 4100 block of Christie Street after a man called in reporting he had been cut on his left arm and torso by his girlfriend who had a box cutter. The man did not need medical attention.

Officers then went to a home in the 4600 block of Franklin Drive to try and locate the ex-girlfriend.  While at her home speaking to her and investigating the call, she denied being over at his home.  She reported that the man had been calling her all day, and showed officers at least 50 incoming phone calls and numerous text messages on her cell phone from him.  She also told Officers that he had called 911 before reporting a shooting at her home causing emergency units to respond.

While Officers were still there talking to her, the man called 911 to report that the female had returned back to his home on Christie Street and she was there throwing bottles at his house.

The Officers went back to the ex-boyfriends house and arrested, Julio Villarreal (10/17/1981), for making a false report to police and harassment.  They also determined that he had cut himself earlier with a beer bottle.

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Criminal Investigations Division, Narcotics/Vice Division

Corpus Christi Police Arrest Two People for Narcotics Trafficking

Date: Thursday, December 10, 2015, 15:19
Location: 1503 Airline Road
Offense: Delivery of a Controlled Substance
Case Number: 1512100089

Narcotics/Vace Investigators seized over 19 grams of powdered heroin, over 24 grams of black tar heroin as well as over one gram of crack cocaine, gold jewelry, over $700 in cash and a 2005 Ford Explorer Thursday afternoon.
Narcotics/Vice Investigators seized over 19 grams of powdered heroin, over 24 grams of black tar heroin as well as over one gram of crack cocaine, gold jewelry, over $700 in cash and a 2005 Ford Explorer Thursday afternoon.

The Corpus Christi Police Department Narcotics/Vice Investigators arrested a man and a woman at 1530 Airline for Delivery of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 1 Thursday afternoon.

The arrests were the culmination of a lengthy investigation into heroin dealing in the Corpus Christi.  Jesse Garza (5-23-95) was found to be in possession of over 19 grams of powdered heroin upon his arrest.  Erica Martinez (6-1-95), whose vehicle they were in to make the delivery, was found to be in possession of over 24 grams of black tar heroin as well as over one gram of crack cocaine.  Estimated street value of the drugs seized was $1650.00.  The division seized over $700 in cash and a 2005 Ford Explorer.  Investigators also seized the gold jewelry worn by the suspect, as it was believed to have been purchased with illegal proceeds.

Patrol Division

Patrol Report 12/11/2015

The Corpus Christi Police Department responded to 907 calls for service and generated 202 reports for formal criminal complaints from 7:00 a.m. December 10 to 7:00 a.m. on December 11, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

Date: 12/10/2015       7:00 PM
Location: 800 South Port Avenue
Offense: Aggravated Robbery
P.C.  29.03     First Degree Felony
Case Number: 1512100121
A restaurant employee called Corpus Christi Police after a man armed with a handgun robbed the business, located at 822 South Port Avenue.

When Officers arrived, the women who was working the cash register, told them that a bald black male wearing a dark blue long sleeve shirt entered the restaurant and pointed a gun at her and demanded that she open the register. When she did, the suspect grabbed the cash from the drawer and then walked out.

No one in the business was injured.

Officers have not identified a suspect in this case and continue to investigate.

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Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division

Police Obtain Warrant For Animal Cruelty Related to Video on Social Media

Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2015, 7:30am
Location: 5300 Gateridge Drive
Offense: Cruelty to Non Livestock Animal (Penal Code Section 42.092c)
Case Number: 1512090038

Corpus Christi Police Detectives obtained a warrant for the arrest of 35-year-old Herman Lee Wright Jr. (10/5/1980) Thursday for cruelty to an animal after a video circulated this week on social media.

Corpus Christi Police received a complaint of animal cruelty at a home on the 5300 block of Gateridge Drive on December 8, 2015. Detectives gathered witnesses and recorded information on December 9, then obtained a warrant for Wright’s arrest on December 10, 2015 from the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Place 2.

The Corpus Christi Police Department appreciates the passion from the public for proper treatment of animals and thanks everyone for their patience while the evidence and facts were collected properly and carefully recorded to prepare for court presentation.

Patrol Division

Patrol Report 12/10/2015

The Corpus Christi Police Department responded to 915 calls for service and generated 221 reports for formal criminal complaints from 7:00 a.m. December 9 to 7:00 a.m. on December 10, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

Date: 12/09/2015       10:05 PM
Location: 3300 South Alameda Street
Offense: Assault on Emergency Service Personnel
P.C.  22.01     Third Degree Felony
Case Number: 1512090171
An emergency room nurse was assaulted by a female patient she was trying to assist at a hospital located in the 3300 block of South Alameda Street.

Corpus Christi Police arrived at the hospital after the patient had already left.  The 47 year old female nurse told Officers that she was discussing the patient’s mental health with her when she turned violent.

The patient hit the nurse four times and then tore an IV out of her arm. The patient then began slinging the IV at the nurse splashing blood all over her arms and clothes. The patient then ran out of the hospital through the emergency room entrance.

A short time later, Officers went to the patients’ home, located in the 3600 block of Panama Drive, and located her there and took her into custody.  Officers arrested the patient, Anita Perez (03/20/1969), for the assault on the nurse.  She was also determined to have an outstanding arrest warrant for another assault back in September.  The bond amount on that arrest warrant was $1,000.

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Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Credit Card Thief Identified By Crime Stoppers Tips

A man accused of using stolen credit cards was identified by tips through Crime Stoppers and arrested yesterday.

Robert Noriega had two arrest warrants issued for him, related to the use of stolen credit cards taken from two separate burglaries in the Del Mar neighborhood, was located at his place of employment in the 900 block of Louisiana Parkway.

One of the arrest warrants issued for the suspect was for using a credit card taken during a residential burglary in the 1800 block of Ocean Drive.  The second warrant was issued after the man used a stolen credit card taken during an auto burglary in the 300 block of Atlantic Street.

Officers located the wanted person, Robert Louis Noriega (08/12/1983), and he was arrested for the two outstanding warrants that were issued on December 8 and each hold a $15,000 bond amount.

Detectives thank the public who provided tips to Crime Stoppers to identify this man. Those who provided information should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS to check the status of their tips because the first person who provided the information will be paid a cash reward.

Robert Noriega (8/12/1983) was identified by Crime Stoppers tips
Robert Noriega (8/12/1983) was identified by Crime Stoppers tips

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Date: October 27, 2015
Location: 1821 South Padre Island Drive
Offense: Credit Card Abuse
Case Number: 1511130079

Corpus Christi Police would like help from the public to identify and locate the man in this video. The man in the video is accused of using credit cards which were stolen from a car parked on Atlantic Street in October, 2015. This man purchased two televisions with the stolen credit card and Detectives need your help to identify the man. If you can identify this man, or have any additional information about this crime, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS. Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward if the information leads to an arrest, and Crime Stoppers will never let anyone know who provided the information.

Bravo District, Patrol Division

Officers Make Arrest After Stabbing

Date: 12/09/2015       9:00 AM
Location: 5700 Tanglewood Drive
Offense: Aggravated Assault
P.C.  22.02     Second Degree Felony
Case Number: 1512090035
A 19 year old man was stabbed in the chest after a fight between three men at a home located in the 5700 block of Tanglewood. Drive.

Officers arrived and found the victim with a minor stab wound to the right side of his chest.  He told Officers that he tried to intervene in a fight between two other men upstairs in the home when was stabbed by Ricardo Hernandez (04/10/1972).

Officers recovered the weapon and arrested the suspect for aggravated assault.

The victim was taken to Spohn Memorial Hospital by CCFD EMS with non-life threatening injuries.

Patrol Division

Patrol Report 12/09/2015

The Corpus Christi Police Department responded to 843 calls for service and generated 199 reports for formal criminal complaints from 7:00 a.m. December 8 to 7:00 a.m. on December 9, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

Date: 12/09/2015       1:15 AM
Location: 5900 Leopard Street
Offense: Aggravated Assault
P.C.  22.02     Second Degree Felony
Case Number: 1512090006
A 29 year old female called an acquaintance to come pick her up after she got into a fight with her boyfriend at their apartment located in the 5900 block of Leopard Street.

When the 42 year old male friend arrived to pick the female up, he saw her being chased by her boyfriend who had a baseball bat. The boyfriend then saw the friend and hit him with the bat several times.

The friend was able to get the bat away from the boyfriend but then the boyfriend produced a knife and stabbed the friend in the chest.  The friend then hit the boyfriend in his head with the bat he had.

Both men had to be taken to Spohn Memorial Hospital.  Neither one has life threatening injuries.

Officers intend to file aggravated assault charges against the 41 year old boyfriend when he is released from the hospital.

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Patrol Division

Patrol Report 12/08/2015

The Corpus Christi Police Department responded to 891 calls for service and generated 203 reports for formal criminal complaints from 7:00 a.m. December 7 to 7:00 a.m. on December 8, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

Date: 12/08/2015       12:05 AM
Location: 800 Mariana Street
Offense: Theft of a Firearm
P.C.  31.03     State Jail Felony
Case Number: 1512080003
A 75 year old man called Corpus Christi Police after his car was broken into and a gun was stolen.

The man told Officers he left his 2008 Ford Escape unlocked while it was parked in the driveway of his home located in the 800 block of Mariana Street.  A .38 caliber Rossi revolver and a check book was stolen from the front seat.

172 firearms have been stolen from vehicles in the city this year, only 38 of those have been recovered.

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