Bravo District, Charlie District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report 02/13/2015

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 203 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight February 12 to 7:00 a.m. on February 13, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“BRAVO” District
Date: 2/13/2015          2:50 AM
Location: 6200 Saratoga Boulevard
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated
P.C. 49.04      Class B Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1502130018
Corpus Christi Police were called after another driver observed a possible drunk driver pull into the drive thru at the Whataburger located at 6241 Saratoga Boulevard.

The caller advised that he had seen the 2002 Mercury Cougar driving all over the road, going across the median and back while traveling on Saratoga Blvd.  He followed the vehicle as it pulled into the drive thru and he called police.

Officers arrived and contacted the driver, Alejandro Lopez (02/01/1978) and after an investigation they determined that he was intoxicated and he was arrested.

While officers were investigating this call a female, driving a 2009 Toyota Corolla, pulled into the Whataburger parking lot.  She began talking to officers at the scene and she appeared as though she had been drinking.  After an investigation it was determined that the driver, Ruth Pina (09/09/1987), was intoxicated and she was arrested.

In both of the DWI cases, the suspects’ vehicles were impounded by officers.
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Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District, Patrol Division

Robbery Suspect Steals Muffins

“DELTA” District
Date: 02/12/2015        9:00 AM
Location: 1621 Leopard Street
Offense: Robbery
PC 32.21       Third Degree Felony
Case Number: 1502120031
Corpus Christi Police responded to the EZ Stop Store located at 1621 Leopard Street after the store clerk was assaulted by a man trying to steal a package of muffins.

Officers arrived and were told the suspect was seen putting the merchandise into his pants pockets and when he tried to stop there was a struggle at the doorway of the store.

After a brief fight the suspect, Algie Jenkins (01/06/1967), was able to flee on foot from the store.  Responding officers found him walking down Leopard Street near city hall.  He was taken into custody and charged with robbery due to his assault of the store clerk during the commission of a theft.

The store clerk refused any medical treatment.

Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report 02/12/2015

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 184 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight February 11 to 7:00 a.m. on February 12, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“DELTA” District
Date: 2/11/2015          4:15 PM
Location: 3400 Baldwin Boulevard
Offense: Felony Arrest Warrant
Case Number: 1502110082
A Corpus Christi Police Officer on patrol observed the driver of a blue 2002 Chevrolet Tracker traveling east in the 3500 block of Morgan Avenue was not wearing his seat belt.

The officer was able to stop the car at 3418 Baldwin Boulevard and he made contact with the driver who identified himself as Salvador Cantu (02/28/1959).

The officer determined that the man had an outstanding felony parole violation warrant and a municipal court warrant and he was arrested.

The man’s vehicle was released to his 64 year old male passenger.

 

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

Suspect Flees In Stolen Saturn

Date: 2/4/2015            8:30 PM
Location: 2900 Holly Road
Offense: Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle
P.C. 31.07            State Jail Felony
Case Number: 1502040132


Corpus Christi Police Detectives have released store video of a suspect they believe is involved in a burglary and used a stolen vehicle to make his getaway from officers on February 4.

 

Corpus Christi Police were called by the 34 year old male victim of an auto burglary advising that his vehicle had been broken into while it was parked at the IHOP Restaurant located at 5202 S. Padre Island Drive.

He told officers that the suspects had stolen several items from his 2014 Toyota truck, including a MacBook Pro laptop, by breaking out the rear passenger side window. He told officers he had tracked his laptop with another computer and it was showing to be at the Dollar General Store located at 2978 Holly Road.

As officers arrived at the store to investigate, the suspect took off in a red 2009 Saturn car, and the suspect was able to elude police. The victim continued to track the laptop and he was able to give officers updates on the suspect’s location.

The red Saturn that the suspect fled in was tracked to the 4600 block of Totten Street. Officers were directed there and found the Saturn, parked on the side of the street. The Saturn turned out to be a stolen vehicle and inside the car, officers found property from multiple auto burglaries. The victim was able to get back his garment bag with clothes valued at $800.00, a computer bag that contained the MacBook Pro valued at $2,700.00, and an IPAD valued at $700.00.

The video released is from the Dollar General Store security camera that caught images of the suspect while he was inside making purchases.  The video shows the suspect entering the business, and then standing at the store counter.  Once he exits the store, officers attempt to contact him, but he flees in the stolen Saturn car.

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 Auto Theft 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.

Adam District, Charlie District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report 02/11/2015

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 171 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight February 10 to 7:00 a.m. on February 11, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“ADAM”  District
Date: 2/10/2015          9:10 AM
Location: 11400 Leopard Street
Offense: Burglary
P.C. 30.02        State Jail Felony
Case Number: 1502100029
Corpus Christi Police Officers are investigating a break in at the Hilltop Community Center, 11425 Leopard Street.

Employees of the WIC office, that is inside the community center, arrived at work and found that a rear window had been pried open.  Once inside the suspect attempted to steal a Samsung flat screen television from its wall mount. When the suspect was unsuccessful in getting the television off the wall, they left.  The television did not seem to have been damaged.  No other property was removed from the office.

Officers are still investigating this case, and at this time, no suspects have been arrested.

 

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Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

Financial Crimes Detectives Raid House

DATE: February 10, 2014      9:00 AM
LOCATION: 2738 Prescott Street
OFFENSE: Credit Card Abuse
PC 32.21            State Jail Felony
CASE NUMBER: 1501090070
Corpus Christi Financial Crimes Detectives served a search warrant at a home located at 2738 Prescott Street.

Officers had begun an investigation late in the afternoon yesterday and returned this morning to execute a more extensive search warrant of the home and make two arrests. The two day investigation has resulted in the recovery of several cash gift cards from stores around our city, $16,000 in cash, several fake identification cards and electronic equipment used in making credit cards.

Two suspects that lived at the home were arrested on felony credit card abuse warrants, San Juanita Avalos (07/30/1982) and Ibrahin Suarez Venero (03/12/1986).  The warrants each had a $100,000 bond.

It appears as though both suspects had been cloning credit cards of victims, and were able to make purchases even though victims still had their cards in their possession.  This investigation could lead to more arrests.  Corpus Christi Police Department wants to remind everyone to check their credit statements on a regular basis, even though they have not had any of their credit cards stolen to guard against this type of financial crime.

Bravo District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report 02/10/2015

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 196 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight February 9 to 7:00 a.m. on February 10, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“BRAVO” District
Date: 2/10/2015          4:10 AM
Location: 2000 Airline Road
Offense: Aggravated Assault
P.C. 22.02       (First Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1502100015
A 31 year old man called Corpus Christi Police after his older brother pulled a kitchen knife out and tried to stab him.

The victim said that his brother, Myron Mendoza (12/23/1981), had been drinking and was getting upset about money issues. He said the argument continued inside the apartment when his brother grabbed him, but the victim was able to push him off. The suspect then went to the kitchen and grabbed a cooking knife and approached his brother in a threatening manner.

Due to the suspects high level of intoxication, the victim was able to stay out of the way of the knife and then over power and disarmed his brother.

The suspect was arrested for aggravated assault, a first degree felony.

 

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Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

Bank Burglar

Date: 2/6/2015            6:00 AM
Location: 500 North Water Street
Offense: Burglary
P.C. 30.02        State Jail Felony
Case Number: 1502060022
Corpus Christi Police Detectives have released camera surveillance images of a suspect they believe is involved in a burglary to a business that occurred on February 6.

Corpus Christi Police responded to an alarm at the Prosperity Bank and found that the front doors could not be totally secured.

A bank employee arrived and decided to view camera surveillance to see if anyone had gained entry into the bank. While viewing camera footage a white male about 5`8” tall wearing dark pants, boots and a hooded sweat shirt with a laptop style pack around his neck is seen entering the bank through the front doors by pulling on them.

The suspect walks over to a teller window and jumps the counter. Once behind the counter he is able to gain entry into a safe under the counter that was left unsecured. The suspect then walks out of camera view and reappears again with a box over his right shoulder, and he exits through the door.   It is thought that the suspect exited the bank with coins in the box.

It is estimated that the suspect took approximately $600 worth of money in coins.

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 entering bank carrying laptop style case

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Suspect entering bank

 

Adam District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report 02/09/2015

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 176 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight February 8 to 7:00 a.m. on February 9, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

 

“ADAM”  District
Date: 2/8/2015            6:10 PM
Location: 4000 Leopard Street
Offense: Aggravated Robbery
P.C. 29.03       (First Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1502080040
A 36 year old male victim called Corpus Christi Police after he said he was assaulted and robbed while walking down the 4000 block of Leopard Street.

The victim said that a man named “Emilio” had assaulted him with a bottle and tried to get money from his wallet.  Officers found a crime scene inside a nearby motel room where the victim said he was staying causing them to doubt the story about being attacked on the street.  CCFD EMS transported the victim to Spohn Memorial Hospital for injuries to his left ear, a cut on his face, and a swollen left eye.

Upon further investigation it was determined that two females and another male jumped the victim while they were all inside The victims hotel room after he produced a large amount of money and showed them.  All three suspects took the victims money and left after cutting him with a box cutter on the face.

Officers continue to investigate this case and at this time no suspects have been arrested.

 

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

Warrant Issued For Stabbing Suspect

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Corpus Christi Police Detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in helping them locate a wanted person.

Santos Flores (11/27/1983) is wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant for an aggravated assault that occurred on January 24, 2015 at an apartment complex parking lot located in the 3800 block of Caravelle Parkway.  The suspect is accused of stabbing a 20 year old female in the face several times and her sister drove her to Spohn Shoreline Hospital to be treated.  The victim was later transferred to Spohn MMC due to her injuries.  Officers did not locate the suspect that evening, but did find a crime scene.

Santos Flores is 5’10” tall and weighs 180 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. There is a $75,000 bond set on the warrant.

We ask that anyone with any information on his whereabouts to call Corpus Christi Police at 361-886-2600. Anyone who would like to provide information to the investigators and keep their identity secret may provide the information through Crime Stoppers at 886-TIPS (8477) or 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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