Bravo District, Charlie District, Delta District, Narcotics/Vice Division, Patrol Division

Patrol Report 03/19/2015

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 211 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight March 18 to 7:00 a.m. on March 19, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“BRAVO” District
Date: 03/19/2015       1:00 AM
Location: 1800 Ennis Joslin Road
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated
P.C.  49.04      Class B Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1503190005
Corpus Christi Police responded to a vehicle that had spun out in the road and was facing the wrong direction.

Officers arrived and found the black 2003 Ford F150 truck with damage to its back driver side tire. The truck was stalled and facing north in the southbound lanes of 1800 Ennis Joslin Road.

The driver was located and he said that he was traveling south on Ennis Joslin Road when he lost control of his truck and it struck the center median.

The damage to the back tire caused the vehicle to become inoperable and caused him to veer into the oncoming lanes.

After an investigation, officers determined that the driver, Josue Zamarripa (06/17/1993) was intoxicated and he was arrested.  The driver was charged with driving while intoxicated, a Class B misdemeanor, and his truck was impounded.

 

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Suspect vehicle facing wrong direction on Ennis Joslin Road

 

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Community Outreach, Narcotics/Vice Division

Police Help Encourage Two Participants of Operation Red Cord Out of Prostitution

Since July 2013, the District Attorney’s Office, Corpus Christi Police Department and Coastal Bend Wellness Coalition have joined forces in a Prostitution Diversion Program titled Red Cord. This program is intended to help women and men involved in prostitution have a second chance at life and find a way out of their current environment and present circumstances.

The program entails providing services such as substance abuse treatment, health evaluation and treatment, mental health evaluation and treatment, job skills programs, education programs as well as temporary housing all provided by the non-profit partners.

With the help of Judge D. Galvan, Asst. District Attorney Lorena Whitney, substance abuse agencies and several community agencies, Red Cord successfully removed 2 participants, ages 39 and 52, out of prostitution and improve their quality of life. These women have found stable housing, link to social services, gain employment, increase self-esteem, and even found faith in their future free of having to resort back to surviving through prostitution. One of the clients was successfully linked to substance abuse treatment services and remains sober. The other participant is a mother of two and this program has provided them the opportunity to remain a strong family unit in their own housing unit.

The Coastal Bend Wellness has counseled, case managed and encouraged those who are really looking for a way out of their present circumstance and address those issues related to their involvement in prostitution. The path it takes out of prostitution is a long and difficult one for some. The complexity of circumstances and dedication it takes to make the necessary behavior changes to leave prostitution is too much for some to handle. We will continue to help those who are willing to help themselves.

Watch this video to learn more about Operation: Red Cord.

Charlie District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Suspect Removes Landscaping Materials

Date: 3/15/2015            11:30 PM
Location: 4400 South Alameda Street
Offense: Burglary
P.C. 30.02        State Jail Felony
Case Number: 1503150075
Corpus Christi Police Detectives have released camera surveillance images of a suspect they believe is involved in a burglary to the Gill’s Landscape and Nursery located at 4441 South Alameda Street on March 15.

Officers believe that the suspect made entry onto the property by cutting the chain on the front gate.  Once inside, the suspect cut a lock off a shed and removed tools.  He then entered a greenhouse and took pots, plants, trees and fountains. In all, the suspect stole over $2600 worth of merchandise.

Detectives were able to obtain camera images from the stores security system that shows a male, with dark hair, and a mustache.  He also has a distinct tattoo on the left side of his neck. He was last seen wearing dark pants, black and white shoes, and a dark printed hoodie, and gray pants.

The suspect in this case was not located and Detectives need your help in identifying this individual.  Anyone with information about this case should call the Corpus Christi Police Property Crimes Detectives 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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Suspect pushing cart of stolen property out of Gill’s Nursery

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Suspect carrying stolen property out of Gill’s Nursery

 

 

 

 

Bravo District, Charlie District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report 03/18/2015

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 252 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight March 17 to 7:00 a.m. on March 18, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.
 

“BRAVO” District
Date: 03/17/2015       6:55 PM
Location: Beach Marker 234
Offense: Injured Person
Case Number: 1503170145
Corpus Christi Police responded to a person that fell off a horse while riding on the beach.

Officers arrived and found a group of riders from a private company at Beach Marker 234.  One of the riders, a 34 year old female, told officers that while she was riding she fell off a horse that was spooked by a vehicle that was attempting to get free from being stuck in the sand.

The female was transported to Bay Area Hospital by CCFD EMS as a precaution with non-life threatening injuries.

 

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Animal Care Services, Bravo District, Community Outreach

Corpus Christi Police Clarify Ordinance Section for the Public

Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances Section 10-59 applies to this area
Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances Section 10-59 applies to this area

The Corpus Christi Police have received questions from the public about animal prohibitions during Spring Break at area beaches. The Corpus Christi Code of ordinances Section 10-59 prohibits all dogs on the portion of the beach from Access Road 3 to Zahn Road, including the north side of Packery Channel, from Friday, March 13, 2015 until Sunday March 22, 2015.

Charlie District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report 03/17/2015

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 226 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight March 16 to 7:00 a.m. on March 17, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 
“CHARLIE” District
Date: 03/16/2015       6:55 PM
Location: 300 Meldo Park
Offense: Forgery
P.C.  32.21      Third Degree Felony
Case Number: 1503160136
A Corpus Christi Police Officer on patrol through a neighborhood alley found a man wanted by the United State Marshall Service.

The officer was driving through an alley behind the 300 block of Meldo Park when he saw a man attempt to hide himself behind some vehicles.  When the officer went to talk to the man, he lied about his name.  When the officer finally got the man’s true name, it was determined that he was wanted by the U.S. Marshalls for fraud.

Once in custody, the officer found the suspect to be in possession of checks that belonged to another person, and an identification card belonging to another person.  A plastic bag with methamphetamine was also found in his pants pocket.

The suspect, Paul Dye (07/15/1966) was arrested for the outstanding warrant, forgery, fraud, and possession of a controlled substance.  All of these are felony crimes.
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Bravo District, Community Outreach, Patrol Division

Corpus Christi Spring Break Law Enforcement by the Numbers 2015 #SB2K15

The Corpus Christi Police released statistical information Monday morning about the Spring Break weekend from March 13-15, 2015. The Corpus Christi Police compiled the information about action on the beach from Officers assigned to Beach Units, Gang Units, and Traffic Units.

Officers issued 227 traffic citations for violations on the beach. There were 82 warnings provided to individuals with dogs on the beach. There were 8 citations issued for minors in possession of alcohol, 7 vehicles impounded for no insurance, 6 warnings for glass containers on the beach, 4 Intoxicated Drivers arrested, 3 people arrested for public intoxication, 2 people arrested for possession of marijuana, 2 people arrested for felony warrants for their arrest, 2 people arrested for misdemeanor warrants for their arrest, 2 citations for open alcoholic beverage container while vehicle in operation, 2 warnings for driving in the dunes, 1 arrest for reckless driving, 1 citation for driving while license invalid, and there was 1 vehicle crash with no injuries.

227 traffic citations
82 Dog on Beach warnings
8 MIP
7 No Insurance Impounds
6 Glass Container warnings
4 DWI arrests (up 400% from last year) Three were blood draws and one blew on the Intoxilyzer at Tortuga.
3 Public Intoxication
2 Poss. of Marijuana (not synthetic)
2 Felony warrants
2 Misdemeanor warrants
2 Open Container citations
2 Driving in Dunes warnings
1 Reckless driving
1 DWLI
1 Minor Accident

The Corpus Christi Police continue to patrol the area beaches to make sure there is minimal risk to the public of injury or property damage.

Adam District, Bravo District, Charlie District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report 03/16/2015

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 225 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight March 15 to 7:00 a.m. on March 16, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“ADAM” District
Date: 03/15/2015       7:15 PM
Location: 8000 Up River Road
Offense: Fatal Crash
Case Number: C1501081
Corpus Christi Police responded to a fatal crash involving a small car and a semi-truck at the intersection of Up River Road and Suntide Road.

The crash investigation revealed that a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze was traveling east on Up River Road when it ran a red light and struck a semi-tractor trailer that was traveling north on Suntide Road. The car struck near the rear  of the trailer on the drivers side and was drug several feet from the intersection.

A 69 year old female passenger in the car was killed.

The 57 year old male driver was transported to Spohn Memorial Hospital by CCFD EMS for injuries not believed to be life threatening.

The 56 year old driver of the semi-truck was not injured.  At this time

Corpus Christi Police Traffic Officers are still investigating this crash and no citations have been issued

 

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Delta District, Narcotics/Vice Division

Police Continue Narcotics Enforcement With Search Warrants

Corpus Christi Police seized 20 grams of marijuana and 30 grams of synthetic marijuana with a street value of $2,600 from 1526 Kennedy
Corpus Christi Police seized 20 grams of marijuana and 30 grams of synthetic marijuana with a street value of $2,600 from 1526 Kennedy
Corpus Christi Police seized over $3,500 dollars in cash at 1526 Kennedy
Corpus Christi Police seized over $3,500 dollars in cash at 1526 Kennedy

The Corpus Christi Police Narcotics & Vice Investigators served a search warrant at 1526 Kennedy Friday morning.  The warrant was a product of numerous complaints from the neighborhood residents about drug sales from that location.

Over 30 grams of crack cocaine, 17 grams of powdered cocaine, 20 grams of marijuana, and 30 grams of synthetic marijuana was recovered with an estimated street value of the drugs as $2600.00.  Investigators also seized a Jimenez Arms 9mm automatic pistol, scales, packaging, and other paraphernalia associated with drug distribution.  Over $3500 in U.S. currency, some of which was located in a hideaway safe styled as a book and some hidden in a baby bottle, was seized as well.

John Anthony DeLaCruz (9-24-86), was charged with second degree felony Possession of controlled substance and Possession of Marijuana and delivered to the city detention center.

Bravo District, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Police Seek Theft Suspect

Date: 3/7/2015            4:30 PM
Location: 1200 Flour Bluff Drive
Offense: Theft
P.C. 31.03        Class B Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1503070103
Corpus Christi Police Detectives are looking for a man that pushed a shopping cart full of property out the front door of a Wal-Mart Store without paying.  This crime occurred at the Wal-Mart located at 1250 Flour Bluff Drive at about 4:30 PM on March 7.

The suspect stole nearly $250 in merchandise.  He is described as a Hispanic male, 20 to 30 years old, with a mustache.  He was last seen wearing blue jeans, a dark jacket and a gray cap.   Store surveillance cameras caught images of the suspect as he left the store.

Detectives need your help in identifying the individual in these photos.  Anyone with information about this case should call the Corpus Christi Police Property Crimes Detectives 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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Suspect pushing a cart out the door of Wal Mart

 

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