Adam District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report 11/21/2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 226 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight November 20 to 7:00 a.m. on November 21, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Adam” District
Date: 11/21/2014        3:10 AM
Location: 4300 Western Drive
Offense: Burglary
(PC 30.04       Class A Misdemeanor)
 Case Number: 1411210020
A 32 year old male witness called Corpus Christi Police after he saw a male looking into and checking door handles on cars that were parked in the parking lot of an apartment complex located at 4301 Western Drive.

When officers arrived they found Jacob Pena (10/19/1992) walking in the complex but he had no property on him.  While officers were investigating this call a 1997 black Nissan Pathfinder drove past them. The driver turned out to be the girlfriend of the male suspect that they had stopped, Angela Diaz (09/25/1993). Inside the Nissan Pathfinder officers found what appeared to be stolen property from several other vehicles.  The female suspect turned out to be the driver and the male suspect was walking through the property checking door handles and burglarizing the ones that were unlocked.

Officers did make contact with one female victim who had her car burglarized and they returned her stolen items to her.  Other property from the suspect’s vehicle was recovered by the police and they are currently looking for the owners of that property.  Both suspects were arrested for burglary, a Class A misdemeanor.

 

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Bravo District, Charlie District, Delta District

Patrol Report 11/20/2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 194 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight November 19 to 7:00 a.m. on November 20, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Bravo” District
Date: 11/20/2014        5:25 AM
Location: 1900 Ennis Joslin Road
Offense: Burglary
(PC 30.04       Class A Misdemeanor)
 Case Number: 1411200021
A 19 year old female victim called Corpus Christi Police after she caught another female in her car while it was parked at an apartment complex located at 1938 Ennis Joslin Rd.

The victim told officers she and two of her friends went outside of her apartment to smoke a cigarette when she observed a female inside of her 2008 Jeep Liberty.  The victim pulled the female out of her Jeep and noticed she was in possession of three bags, one of which was hers. The suspect was detained on the ground in the parking lot while police were called.

The victim retrieved her bag which contained several electronic items.  The other two bags were recovered by the police and they are currently looking for the owners of that property.

Officers arrested Corinne Browning (06/30/1972) for burglary, a Class A misdemeanor.   The victim told officers she left her vehicle unlocked and that is how she believes the suspect entered her vehicle.

 

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

Bar Shooting Suspects

“Bravo” District
Date: 11/09/2014        1:00 AM
Location: 5900 Williams Drive
Offense: Aggravated Assault
(PC 22.02       Second Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1411090014
Corpus Christi Police Detectives have released video surveillance that shows three male suspects that they believe were involved in a shooting that occurred on November 9 at the Bottom’s Up Club located at 5945 Williams Drive.

The video shows the three suspects entering the bar talking to a female at the cash register and paying a cover charge. A short time later the three males return to the cash register complaining that they want their money back.  The bartender informs them that there are no refunds and that they need to leave.

A disturbance between the three males and employees of the club occurred in the parking lot and one of the three suspects gets a handgun from their parked Cadillac.  The suspect fires several shots at the club bouncer and he is struck  twice in the back and once in the shoulder.  The 36 year old male bouncer was transported to Spohn MMC.

The suspects have not been located and Detectives need your help in identifying these violent individuals.  Anyone with information about this case should call the Corpus Christi Police Robbery and Homicide 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, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report 11/19/2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 194 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight November 18 to 7:00 a.m. on November 19, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Bravo” District
Date: 11/18/2014        12:00 PM
Location: 5900 Saratoga Boulevard
Offense: Assault Of A Security Officer
(PC 22.01   Third Degree Felony)
 Case Number: 1411180047
Corpus Christi Police responded to an assault at Spohn South Hospital located at 5950 Saratoga Blvd. after a man bit a security guard.

The 56 year old male hospital security guard was in the neonatal unit of the hospital after he received a call about a man hitting his girlfriend in one of the rooms.  The girlfriend, a 25 year old female, told officers she was in the hospital because she was recovering from having a baby.  She said she left the room to go to the nursery and when she returned to her room, her boyfriend, was there and he started accusing her of sleeping with hospital staff members.  He then started punching her in the back of the head causing her to scream out for help.

Hospital staff and two security guards arrived and they told the male that he had to leave.  The boyfriend refused to leave the room and then became aggressive with security.  During a struggle with security the male bit on of the security guards on the upper leg breaking the skin.

Corpus Christi Police arrived and took Matthew Johnson (12/29/1985) into custody.  He was arrested for assaulting his girlfriend, a Class A misdemeanor, and for biting the security guard, a third degree felony.   The security guard received treatment for his injury in the emergency room of the hospital.

 

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Adam District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District, Patrol Division

Police need your help in locating a missing person

Missing Person Martin Rich

The Corpus Christi Police Department Homicide/Robbery Bureau is asking the public’s assistance in locating 34 year old Martin Rich who was reported missing on November 17, 2014.  Rich was last seen at 902 Airport Road and is in need of his medication.

He is 5′ 1″ tall and weighs 119 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes and is non-aggressive.

If you have any information or know the whereabouts of Martin Rich please call CCPD’s 911 Metrocom Center. For further information please contact Corpus Christi Police Department Homicide/Robbery Detective R.L. Garcia at 361-886-2850 or 361-774-5630.

 

 

Bravo District, Charlie District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report 11/18/2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 194 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight November 17 to 7:00 a.m. on November 18, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Bravo” District
Date: 11/17/2014        10:35 PM
Location: 500 Lakeside Drive
Offense: Possession of a Controlled Substance
(HS 481.115    State Jail Felony)
 Case Number: 1411170125
Corpus Christi Police officers looking for a wanted man out of New Mexico found him and more. Officers went to an apartment in the 500 block of Lakeside Dr. after learning the wanted person may be living there.

Officers found Harley Skeen (01/08/1989) walking out of the apartment with two other males. When they approached, the suspect dropped a clear plastic bag that had crystal methamphetamine inside.

The wanted man gave officers a false name, but after an investigation they determined he was the man they were looking for. The other two men were released.

The suspect was placed under arrest for the methamphetamine that he dropped and while searching the man, officers found another bag of methamphetamine in his possession. Officers confirmed the outstanding arrest warrants from the state of New Mexico for parole violation and burglary.

 

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Adam District, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Thieves Strike Northwest Business

Date: October 12, 2014         9:45 PM
Location: 200 Corn Products Road
Offense: Burglary
Case Number: 1410130078
Corpus Christi Police Detectives need your help identifying two suspects that removed property and equipment valued at over $4,100 from a business located at 202 Corn Products Road on October 12.

Video surveillance shows a late model Chevrolet truck pulling into the front parking lot of the business facing Hopkins Road.   A short time later two males are seen in the yard and one is holding a battery operated saw.   The second suspect has on a bandanna to cover his nose and mouth area. He is also wearing a pair of safety glasses and carrying a backpack.

Officers discovered the fence facing Corn Products Road was pushed down at the top near the barbed wire where it appears the suspects made access into the yard from the parking lot.

Anyone with information about this case should 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.

 

Charlie District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report 11/17/2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 168 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight November 16 to 7:00 a.m. on November 17, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Charlie” District
Date: 11/16/2014        12:40 PM
Location: 6700 Everhart Road
Offense: Aggravated Assault
(PC 22.02       Second Degree Felony)
 Case Number: 1411160079
A 25 year old female called Corpus Christi Police after she witnessed a stabbing outside her apartment located at 6717 Everhart Rd.  The female told officers she called her father to come pick her up because she did not want to live with her boyfriend anymore.

When the 52 year old male arrived at the apartment to pick up his daughter he called her to come outside.  Her 20 year old boyfriend came out instead and started approaching the vehicle.   The male exited the vehicle and was confronted by the boyfriend.  The boyfriend attempted to hit the male but he dodged the punch. The father then slashed the boyfriend on the left side of his neck with a pocket knife.

The victim was transported to Spohn Memorial Hospital by CCFD EMS with minor injuries.  Oscar Escalante (03/24/1962) was arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, a second degree felony.

 

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Charlie District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Video Of Hoodie Bandits Released

Date: November 10, 2014                        10:12 AM
Location: 5212 Weber Road
Offense: Aggravated Robbery
Case Number: 1411100034
(PC 29.03        First Degree Felony)

Corpus Christi Police Detectives have released video surveillance that shows an aggravated robbery Monday morning at a restaurant located at 5212 Weber Road.

The video shows two men walking up to the restaurant and then enter wearing masks and blue hoodie shirts with the hoods up.  Once inside, they display a handgun and steal the cash register. The two suspects leave the restaurant and run toward an apartment complex in the area.  The video shows one of the suspects discharging the gun outside the restaurant as they make their escape.

The suspects were not located and Detectives need your help in identifying these two violent individuals.  Anyone with information about this case should call the Corpus Christi Police Robbery and Homicide 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 11/14/2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 210 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight November 13 to 7:00 a.m. on November 14, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Adam” District
Date: 11/13/2014        9:10 PM
Location: 1400 West Point Road
Offense: Assault
(PC 22.01       Class A Misdemeanor)
 Case Number: 1411130145

A 60 year old grandmother called Corpus Christi Police after her grandson assaulted her over an argument about toast.  Officers arrived at the home located in the 1400 block of West Point Rd. and were told that the grandmother got mad at her 24 year old grandson because he did not use a knife or spoon to spread butter on his toast.

The argument got more heated and the man pushed his grandmother up against a cabinet. The grandmother then grabbed a knife and told him to get away.  The male grabbed a kitchen pan and threatened to hit her before being separated by the grandfather.

The female told officers that the assault had injured her back but she declined medical assistance. Officers arrested Billy Angel Gutierrez (12/13/1989) for assault, a Class A misdemeanor.

 

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