Bravo District, Charlie District, Community Outreach, Patrol Division

Patrol Report 01/14/2015

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 141  reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight January 13 to 7:00 a.m. on January 14, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Bravo” District
Date: 1/13/2015          4:15 AM
Location: 900 Dorothy Drive
Offense: Burglary P.C. 30.02       (Second Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1501130025
Corpus Christi Police caught a burglar trying to make his escape on a bicycle from a home he had broken into in the 900 block of Dorothy Drive.

Officers were in the area investigating a call about a burglary when one of the responding officers saw a male riding a bicycle.  When the officer stopped the male on the bike, he saw what turned out to be stolen watches sticking out of the suspect’s pants pocket.

Officers were able to locate the exact home that the suspect had entered through a back bedroom window.

After they confirmed with the 33 year old male homeowner that the watches belonged to him, officers arrested the suspect, Christopher Kirkpatrick (11/21/1990), for burglary.

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Community Outreach

Police Investigate Shooting On Treyway With Young Victim

Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2015, 18:54
Location: 2022 Treyway Terrace
Offense: Aggravated Assault
Case Number: 1501130139

The Corpus Christi Police Department are investigating a shooting of an 11-year-old boy at an apartment complex located at 2022 Treyway Terrace Tuesday night.

The Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint of a shooting at about 7pm Tuesday night and discovered a boy, about 11 years of age, with a head injury in which Officers believed was consistent with a gunshot wound. The boy was taken with family to the hospital for treatment. The Officers were told a brief description of what happened from witnesses and saw evidence of the event and believe the injury was not self inflicted, but caused by another person. No other injuries were reported to the Officers. The Officers knocked on neighboring doors and are seeking any information available about this event. Officers have located video cameras in the area of the crime and are working to gain access to view any images captured of the event or the suspects.

So far, Officers have no suspect in custody and the description of the suspect is vague. Witnesses told Officers there was a gunshot, and two men were seen running west from the apartment to a dark car. Witnesses said the car drove away in an unknown direction of travel. The boy, remains in the hospital with what Officers believe is a significant injury.

Anyone with any additional information about this crime should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2840. Information may be provided to Detectives anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or by submitting the information online at www888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which leads to an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Upodate:

The Corpus Christi Police Department learned that the boy did not survive his injuries. The criminal charges will be upgraded to murder.

Charlie District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Lock It or Lose It

Date: 1/2/2015        2:25 PM Location: 5700 Everhart Road Offense: Burglary (PC 30.04       Class A Misdemeanor) Case Number: 1501020055 Corpus Christi Police Detectives have released video surveillance that shows a burglary from a vehicle at a business located at 5701 Everhart Road, The Stripes Store. Store video surveillance shows the female victim in a 2000 purple Volvo sedan pull up next to gas pump number 10. A few seconds later, a white Ford F150 extended cab truck pulls up next to gas pump number 9.   The female victim goes to the passenger side of her car and lets a child out.  The driver of the white truck exits his vehicle and walks into the store with the female and the child. Inside the store, cameras capture the suspect at the counter paying for merchandise. He has short hair, a dark pullover hoodie with orange lettering on the front and orange trim. The suspect is seen exiting the store and walking across the parking lot.  Instead of walking to his truck, he walks to the females parked Volvo, and enters her unsecured driver side door.  The suspect removes a purse from inside the car, and then gets in his truck and leaves. The Corpus Christi Police Department wants to remind citizens of our community to observe this pattern of criminal behavior and protect yourself against it.  We remind you to never leave items in your vehicle, and always lock your car no matter how long you plan on being away from it. 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.

Bravo District, Charlie District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report 01/13/2015

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 153 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight January 12 to 7:00 a.m. on January 13, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Bravo” District
Date: 1/12/2015          6:45 AM
Location: 2900 Islander Drive
Offense: Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle
P.C. 31.07       (State Jail Felony)
Case Number: 1501120026
A 45 year old male victim called Corpus Christi Police to report that his nephew stole his car.

Officers contacted the man who told them that he had picked up his 17 year old nephew on Sunday and brought him to his home to watch the football game. When he woke up the next morning his keys and his 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor were both missing.

Officers are still currently searching for the vehicle, and the nephew could face charges of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, a state jail felony.

 

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Community Outreach

Hundreds Use Spay or Neuter Voucher Program

Hundreds of City Pet Owners take advantage of Free Spay or Neuter Voucher Program

Corpus Christi Animal Care Services (CCACS) has given away enough free spay and neuter vouchers to pet owners to fulfill a grant made possible through the Rachel Ray 100K Challenge.

In December, employees began giving away the vouchers to cat and dog owners in the area between Old Brownsville Road and Weber Road, and State Highway 358 and Horne Road. CCACS is expecting to perform 400 to 500 surgeries between now and February thanks to the available funding. If you were issued a voucher, you will soon be contacted to schedule your pet’s surgery.

CCACS appreciates members of the community who took advantage of this program.  In the event additional funding is made available, the voucher program may be reinstated. For more information contact Interim Program Manager Steven Bly at (361) 826-4602 or at stevenb@cctexas.com.

January 12, 2015

Steven Bly

Interim Program Manager

Corpus Christi Animal Care Services

(361) 826-4602

stevenb@cctexas.com

Bravo District, Charlie District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report 01/12/2015

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 143 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight January 11 to 7:00 a.m. on January 12, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Bravo” District
Date: 1/12/2015          1:00 AM
Location: 4200 Jacquelyn Drive
Offense: Possession of Controlled Substance
H.S.C. 481.1151         (Third Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1501120009
A 34 year old male home owner called Corpus Christi Police after another man driving a vehicle crashed into his fence and then fled on foot.

The crash investigation revealed that, Justin Briseno (09/30/1987), was driving a 2011 Chevrolet SUV east on Jacquelyn Drive and was attempting to turn onto Sam Street when he lost control and struck a wooden fence.

The home owner confronted the suspect, and he fled on foot.  The home owner chased him to the 700 block of Everhart Road, and detained him until police arrived.

Once officers arrived, they took the suspect driver into custody.  In his possession they found 33 hydrocodone pills.  He was also determined to be intoxicated on alcohol and he also had an outstanding warrant out for his arrest for parole violation for a burglary charge.

The suspect was treated at the hospital for minor injuries he suffered during the crash, and then transported to the city detention center.

The home owner estimated that the suspect did nearly $1000 in damage to his fence.

 

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Adam District, Narcotics/Vice Division, Patrol Division

Narcotics Warrant Served

After a lengthy investigation, the CCPD Narcotics Vice Investigation Division served a search warrant at 818 Bloomington on Thursday January 8, 2015 at about 6pm.  The search warrant resulted in the seizure of 22.5 pounds of marijuana with an approximate value of $11,250.  Officers seized a Glock 9mm pistol as well as over $2000 in cash and a large amount of gold jewelry.  The owners/residents of the home, Juan Jose Livas (10-13-86) and his wife, Crystal Livas (3-4-88) were both arrested.

 

818 Bloomington

Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division

Southside Homicide Update

Date: 1/8/2015            9:55 PM
Location: 3100 Alta Gigonella St.
Offense: Murder
P.C. 19.02       (1st Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1501080103
Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to a home located in the 3100 block of Alta Gigonella St. in reference to a shooting.

The investigation by homicide detectives revealed that the victim, an ex-boyfriend of a  26 year old female who lives at the home, forced his way in through the back door.  Once inside the victim began to assault a 41 year old man that was inside.  While the two men were fighting, the female went to a bedroom.   The victim chased the female and there was a struggle over a handgun.  The victim was shot one time in the chest.   He was transported to Spohn Memorial Hospital and was later pronounced dead.

At this time detectives are still  investigating this crime, and no arrest have been made.  Once this investigation is concluded, the case will be presented to the district attorney for any possible criminal charges.

Bravo District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report 01/09/2015

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 181 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight January 8 to 7:00 a.m. on January 9, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Bravo” District
Date: 1/8/2015            5:30 PM
Location: 900 Airline Road
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated with a Child Passenger
P.C. 49.045     (State Jail Felony)
Case Number: 1501080073
Corpus Christi Police investigating a crash at the intersection of Airline Road and Gollihar Road found one of the drivers to be intoxicated with her 4 year old daughter in the vehicle with her.

The crash investigation revealed that Jennifer Iruegas (12/07/1984) was driving her 2003 Nissan Murano and was traveling north in the 900 block of Airline Road when a 2004 Kia Soul driven by a 47 year old female turned in front of her onto the 5800 block of Gollihar Road.  Both vehicles collided in the intersection and luckily no one in either vehicle was injured.

Officers determined that the female driving the Nissan was intoxicated, and they also found her 4 year old daughter unsecured in the back seat of her Nissan.

The suspect was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated with a child passenger.   Because her daughter is younger than 15 years of age, she was charged with a felony crime.

 

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Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Officers working Southside Homicide

Date: 1/8/2015            9:55 PM
Location: 3100 Alta Gigonella St.
Offense: Murder
P.C. 19.02       (1st Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1501080103

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 3100 Alta Gigonella St. in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival officers discovered a 33 year old male victim. The victim was transported to Spohn Memorial Hospital for treatment. The victim later succumbed to his wounds.

Officers detained witnesses,  CCPD Homicide Detectives arrived and began their investigation. Witnesses were transported to the main police station to be interviewed. Detectives are still in the early stages of this investigation. More information will be released as soon as it becomes available.

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