Adam District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report September 22, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 219 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight September 21 to 7:00 a.m. on September 22, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Adam” District
Date: 09/21/2014        12:26 AM
Location: 3800 State Highway 77
Offense: Aggravated Robbery                     (PC 29.03 First Degree Felony)
 Case Number: 1409210012
A 34 year old female store employee called Corpus Christi Police after she saw a female sticking stuff in her purse. When the store employee confronted the female she threw out some of the property and started making threats. When the store employee saw more property in her purse, the female started pushing her and threatened to stab her as she was going out of the store with a male. Both the male and the female suspects started threatening the store employee as they exited the store with stolen property. Officers arrived and contacted the female suspect and found she was only 15 years old. She was arrested and transported to the Juvenile Justice Center and charged with aggravated robbery. Inside the store officers found $41worth of merchandise that had been thrown about the floors of the store. Another $19 worth of stolen property was recovered from the female’s purse.  The male that was with the female was identified as Armando Sanchez (02/22/1997). He was also charged with aggravated robbery for his part, and he was transported to the City Detention Center. A third male, Joshua Broyles (12/09/1992) was found waiting in a vehicle in the back seat for the other two to exit.  After an investigation, officers found he was intoxicated, but it was determined that he was not involved in the robbery. He was charged with public intoxication, a Class C Misdemeanor.

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Bravo District, Charlie District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report September 19, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 211 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight September 18 to 7:00 a.m. on September 19, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Bravo” District
Date: 09/18/2014        11:58 PM
Location: 7400 Piper Drive
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated             (PC 49.04Class B Misdemeanor)
 Case Number: 1409190001
A 19 year old male called Corpus Christi Police after the vehicle he was driving was struck from behind and the other vehicle fled the scene. The man told officers that he was sitting in his 1998 Ford Taurus at the light at Holly Rd. and Rodd Field Rd. facing east waiting at a red light. He stated that when the light turned green, he was struck from behind by a 2001 Ford F250 truck. After striking the car, the driver of the truck continued traveling east on Holly Rd. not stopping.  The male followed the hit and run driver to the 7400 block of Piper Dr. where the driver of the truck exited and he then began to urinate in the roadway and was yelling at the male for following him. Officers arrived and contacted the driver, Alec Martinez (09/07/1992), and upon investigation found him to be intoxicated.  He was arrested for driving while intoxicated, a Class B misdemeanor, and his truck was impounded.

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Charlie District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report September 18, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 220 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight September 17 to 7:00 a.m. on September 18, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Charlie” District
Date: 09/17/2014        7:35 PM
Location: 6600 South Staples Street
Offense: Burglary     (PC 30.02    Second Degree Felony)
 Case Number: 1409170128
A 38 year old male called Corpus Christi Police after he found his apartment at 6635 S. Staples St. had been burglarized and several guns were missing. The victim of the burglary said he left his apartment at about 7:30 am and returned to find a rear window in a back bedroom had been broken and was open. The victim said his gun safe was broken into and ten handguns ranging in value from $300 to $1000 were stolen.   The victim also reported that five knives were taken, along with over $3500 in cash that was also in the safe.

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Adam District, Criminal Intelligence Unit, Patrol Division

Camera Images Catch Thieves At Work

Date: 09/06/2014        5:30 PM
Location: 501 South Padre Island Drive
Offense: Theft               (PC  31.03  Class B Misdemeanor)
 Case Number: 1409060167
Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to United Rentals located at 501 S. Padre Island Dr. for a theft. The manager of the business said that two suspects came onto the property and cut off a steel lock and chain on the front gate with a reciprocating saw. A camera on the property caught images of a black sport utility vehicle, possibly a Jeep Wrangler, with two male suspects, drive up and stop along the access road and then walk back to the business.  After cutting the lock and chain the suspects then pick up the property and leave with it.  The manager believes the suspects stole the chain in order to come back later and steal more equipment.  The chain and lock that was stolen was valued at over $200.  Anyone who can identify the individuals responsible, or has any additional information about this crime should call the Corpus Christi Police Property Crimes Detectives at 886-2840. Anyone who would like to keep their identity secret and still provide information to Detectives should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information 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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Community Outreach

Local Artist Donates Talent to Honor Metrocom

Patrick Richard donated his talent to honor Metrocom with this mural
Patrick Richard donated his talent to honor Metrocom with this mural
(Left to right) local artist Patrick Richard, Metrocom supervisor, Ronnie Sepulveda, and 911 Program Manager, Kathleen Porche unveilled the mural in Metrocom today.
(Left to right) local artist Patrick Richard, Metrocom supervisor, Ronnie Sepulveda, and 911 Program Manager, Kathleen Porche unveilled the mural in Metrocom today.
Media speaks to Patrick Richard who donated his talent to create artwork for Metrocom
Media speaks to Patrick Richard who donated his talent to create artwork for Metrocom
Local artist Patrick Richard with his artwork which he donated to honor Metrocom
Local artist Patrick Richard with his artwork which he donated to honor Metrocom

Local artist Patrick Richards of Architectural Details donated his talent in order to enhance the hallway leading into the MetroCom Communication’s Center. In April, Mr. Richards was contacted regarding National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week. Due to our telecommunicators’ dedication and hard work, Mr. Richards graciously agreed to complete the mural in an effort to reassure our appreciation of our MetroCom telecommunicators and beautify our work area. The mural displays the MetroCom’s Mission in order to remind our team of MetroCom’s principles and values on a daily basis.

Patrick Richard’s Biography – Patrick Richards is President and Owner of Architectural Details. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art specializing in Advertising Graphic Design from Sam Houston State University in 1986. After traveling the world and working as an apprentice for the famous muralist Richard Haas, Mr. Richards was inspired to bring murals to the interior of people’s homes. In 1991 he began Architectural Details; established his studio, ArtPharm, in Corpus Christi; recruited a team of three artists; and has completed over 40 projects throughout Texas.

MetroCom Information – MetroCom is the twenty-four hour 9-1-1 communications center serving a population of over 352,000 Nueces County residents; 316,381 of which are residents of the City of Corpus Christi. MetroCom was established in 1993 after a study indicated it was essential for Nueces County to have a single Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) for all 911 emergency calls and dispatch functions. On average our team answers 50,000 a month or 600,000 a year. Of these calls, an average of 466,000 are dispatched each year. When handling multiple 9-1-1 emergency requests for Police, Fire and Medical Services, and when operating multi-frequency radio dispatch and computer entries, life and death decisions must be made with speed and accuracy. Our Mission is reads, “MetroCom is committed to providing prompt quality service, in a caring resourceful, and professional manner to the citizens and visitors or Corpus Christi and those we serve.”

Adam District, Bravo District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report September 17, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 198 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight September 16 to 7:00 a.m. on September 17, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Adam” District
Date: 09/17/2014        3:25 AM
Location: 4700 Old Brownsville Road
Offense: Possession of as Controlled Substance     (HS 481.115 State Jail Felony)
Case Number: 1409170020
A 31 year old female called Corus Christi Police to her apartment located at 4702 Old Brownsville Rd. for a possible burglary in progress. She said that her ex-boyfriend was trying to force open the front door of her apartment. Officers arrived and found Marcos Gonzales (09/30/1979) outside the apartment building and upon checking his pocket they found four small plastic bags each containing what appeared to be narcotics. One bag contained heroin another contained cocaine, and a third crystal methamphetamine. A fourth bag contained several pills believed to be hydrocodone. The suspect was charged with three felony counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance for the suspected heroin, methamphetamine, and cocaine, and charged with a misdemeanor count of possession for the hydrocodone. Officers found no evidence that the suspect made entry into his ex-girlfriends apartment.

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Community Outreach

Mural Unveiling

Who: MetroCom Staff

What: Mural Unveiling

When: Wednesday, September 17, 2014  11:00 a.m.

Where: 4th Floor MetroCom, Police HQ

Local artist Patrick Richards of Architectural Details donated his talent in order to enhance the hallway leading into the MetroCom Communication’s Center. In April, Mr. Richards was contacted regarding National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week. Due to our telecommunicators’ dedication and hard work, Mr. Richards graciously agreed to complete the mural in an effort to reassure our appreciation of our MetroCom telecommunicators and beautify our work area. The mural displays the MetroCom’s Mission in order to remind our team of MetroCom’s principles and values on a daily basis.

Patrick Richards is President and Owner of Architectural Details. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art specializing in Advertising Graphic Design from Sam Houston State University in 1986. After traveling the world and working as an apprentice for the famous muralist Richard Haas, Mr. Richards was inspired to bring murals to the interior of people’s homes. In 1991 he began Architectural Details, established his studio, ArtPharm,  recruited a team of three artists, and has completed over 40 projects throughout Texas.

Mr. Richards will be available for the media at this event.

Adam District, Bravo District, Charlie District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report September 16, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 205 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight September 15 to 7:00 a.m. on September 16, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Adam” District
Date: 09/16/2014        12:15 AM
Location: 13200 Leopard Street
Offense:  Possession of a Controlled Substance     (HS 481.115    Second Degree Felony)
 Case Number: 1409160002
The night manager of a business located at 13202 Leopard St. called Corpus Christi Police after he observed a 2004 Dodge Truck driving reckless through the parking lot and at one point he saw the truck drive over a sign. The truck then parked at the far end of the parking lot and officers found the driver, William Bradley Beck (10/12/1971) intoxicated or high on some type of drug. The suspect had an arrest warrant from San Patricio County and he was taken into custody. Inside the truck officers found methamphetamine and a pipe In addition to the arrest warrants, the suspect was charged with possession of a controlled substance, a second degree felony, and possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class C misdemeanor.  The truck was impounded.

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Criminal Investigations Division

Help Police Find These Fugitives

Daniel Obregon (10/9/1957) Wanted for Continuous Sexual Assault of a Child Bond = $250,000
Daniel Obregon (10/9/1957)
Wanted for Continuous Sexual Assault of a Child
Bond = $250,000
Robert Flores (3/3/1985) Wanted for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child Bond = $100,000
Robert Flores (3/3/1985)
Wanted for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child
Bond = $100,000

The Corpus Christi Police would like help from the public to locate two fugitives who are wanted for crimes against children. Police seek 56-year-old Daniel Obregon (10/9/1957) for Continuous Sexual Assault of a Child, two counts of Indecency with a Child with contact, and Indecency with a Child with Exposure. Obregon is described as a white male who stands 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighs about 130 pounds and has black hair and brown eyes.

Police also seek 29-year-old Robert Flores (3/3/1985) for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child. Flores is described as a white male with black hair and brown eyes who stands 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighs about 130 pounds, and has “Flores” tattooed on his upper back and “Isabel” tattooed on his hand/left wrist.

Anyone who can provide information to locate these sexual predators should call Police immediately and not approach the suspects. Anyone who would like to help Police locate these fugitives and keep their identity secret should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which leads to an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Bravo District, Charlie District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report September 15, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 195 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight September 14 to 7:00 a.m. on September 15, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Bravo” District
Date: 09/14/2014        12:59 AM
Location: 2000 Airline Road
Offense:  Interference with Emergency Call     (PC 42.062 Class A Misdemeanor)
 Case Number: 1409140014
A 51 year old female victim told Corpus Christi Police Officers that she and an ex-boyfriend were involved in a disturbance at her apartment located at 2002 Airline Rd. Officers had responded to a call about an open line to 911 and call takers could hear a female yelling at a male to get out of the house. The female said that she was arguing with Raymond Najera (09/28/1961) and she was calling 911 when the male suspect took the phone from her. The suspect ran away from her apartment with the females’ phone. Other responding officers found him attempting to evade them on foot in the parking lot.  He was eventually caught and arrested.  He was charged with interfering with an emergency call and evading arrest, both Class A misdemeanors.  The females’ phone was returned to her.

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