Community Outreach

Laboratory Accreditation Board Recertifies Corpus Christi Police Forensics Services

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The American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors Laboratory Accreditation Board declared the Corpus Christi Police Department Forensics Services Division has met or exceeded the accreditation requirements on August 12, 2014 in the Field of Forensics Science Testing.

The accreditation is for a period of four years and granted only after an evaluation of the laboratory’s management system and technical procedures and practices. Accreditation is the result of an extensive commitment of resources and preparation by the management and personnel of the entire program.

Accredited laboratories are expected to maintain high standards which were required to achieve accreditation. The Corpus Christi Police Department Forensics Services Division will also be expected to participate in external proficiency testing and agree for test results to be reviewed by a Proficiency Review Committee. The laboratory will be expected to conduct an annual internal audit and submit a performance declaration to the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors Laboratory Accreditation Board in accordance with program requirements.

The Corpus Christi Police Department Forensics Services Division submits to surveillance visits by the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors Laboratory Accreditation Board based on the performance of the laboratory.

The American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors Laboratory Accreditation Board accredited the Corpus Christi Police Forensics Services Division in the disciplines of Firearms/Toolmarks; Latent Prints; and Crime Scene Investigation.

Congratulations to the entire team assigned to the Corpus Christi Police Forensics Services Division!

Delta District, Patrol Division

She Was In Her Birthday Suit

“Delta” District

Date: 08/28/2014        10:10 AM
Location: Highway 286 Access North / Morgan Ave.
Offense: Indecent Exposure             (PC21.08        Class B Misdemeanor)
Case Number: 1408280050
A Corpus Christi Police Officer observed Holly Ann Bishop (10/28/1965) standing on Morgan Ave. under the Crosstown Freeway without any clothes on. The female was in full view of several people while she was naked. The officer allowed her to put her clothes back on and then arrested her for indecent exposure, a Class B misdemeanor.

Charlie District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report August 28, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 206 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight August 27 to 7:00 a.m. on August 28, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Charlie” District

Date: 08/28/2014        1:15 AM
Location: 3900 Panama Drive
Offense:  Theft                                  (PC 31.03       State Jail Felony)
Case Number: 1408280011
Corpus Christi Police Officers responding to a call about debris in the roadway in the 3900 block of Panama Drive found a generator in the road.   Officers were investigating how the generator got there when they were approached by a 32 year old male driving in the area with his brother in the passenger seat. The driver told officers that his brother came to his home and asked if he could take him to the hospital, because a generator had fallen on him and injured his foot.  The driver did not believe his brother so he asked him where it happened and he told him on Panama Dr. Officers told the driver that someone had stolen the generator out of a truck and could not carry it any further and dropped it in the middle of the road. The driver then turned toward his brother and stated “take him to jail”. Officers arrested the brother Louis Rosales (08/11/1987) and took him to Spohn Memorial Hospital for treatment of the injured foot that he sustained while removing the generator from the back of another truck and then to the City Detention Center, where he was charged with theft. The value of the generator was estimated to be $4,200 making this a State Jail Felony.

 

“Charlie” District

Date: 08/28/2014        12:40 AM
Location: 5600 Weber Road
Offense:  Aggravated Robbery        (PC 29.03       First Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1408280007
Corpus Christi Police responded to a business located in the 5600 block of Weber Road after a 52 year old female store clerk reported that a male had come in the store asking for money with a handgun in his waistband. The store clerk told officers she was behind the counter when a suspect wearing black told her to give him ten dollars out of the cash register. The clerk refused. The suspect continued to ask for money getting more demanding.  A customer in the store saw the suspect with his right hand on his hip covering the handle of what appeared to be a handgun. After the clerk continued to refuse to hand over any cash, the suspect left.  Nothing was taken, the handgun was never removed from the suspect’s waistband and no threats were ever verbalized.  Officers did not locate the suspect.

 

“Delta” District

Date: 08/27/2014        10:45 PM
Location: 1900 Comanche Street
Offense:  Deadly Conduct    (PC 22.05       Third Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1408270151
A 66 year old male victim called Corpus Christi Police and said that he was standing outside his home in the 1900 block of Comanche St. when he observed two passengers get out of a white four door vehicle and fire several rounds from a handgun and drive away west in the 1900 block of Comanche St. The victim reported that one of the bullets entered his home and struck the bedroom wall.  Officers found five shell casings outside on the sidewalk.  Officers are still investigating this case, and no suspects have been arrested.

 

 

Search the website Crimereports.com to research all reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi. Anyone who knows any additional information about these crimes should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2840. Information about unsolved crimes may be provided to investigators anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at 888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Narcotics/Vice Division

Narcotics Unit Warrant

Narcotics Search Warrant
Date: August 27, 2014
Case #: 1408270145
Location: 3815 Magnolia

Detectives with the Narcotics/Vice unit, with the assistance of SWAT and Gang Unit Officers, executed a search warrant at 3815 Magnolia Street. Officers arrested Adrian Rodriguez (3.10.1978) for Manufacturing/Delivery of a Controlled Substance PG 1 and Unlawful Carrying by a Felon.

Investigators seized three 9 mm handguns and a .38 revolver. They also seized 1,727 grams of Powder Cocaine, 231 grams of Black Tar Heroin, 29 grams of Brown Heroin and 7.51 grams of assorted pills. The total value of the narcotics was approximately $53,400.00

Investigators also seized a travel trailer, Mercedes Benz 2 door car and a Cadillac Escalade.

Narcotics Warrant

Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

Two Arrested for Capital Murder

Date: 08/27/2014 8:25 PM
Location: 2500 Fig Street
Offense: Capital Murder (PC 19.03 Capital Felony Offense)
Case Number: 1408270128

Corpus Christi Police Homicide Detectives have arrested Nancy Rae Martinez (02/22/1987) and Albert Villarreal (01/26/1987) following an investigation into the death of a six-year old child in their custody.
The female is the child’s mother, it is unknown what the male’s relationship is to the child but he did live in the home.

CCFD EMS responded to the home in the 2500 block of Fig Street at 8:25 PM on August 27 for a six-year old male having a seizure. The child was transported to Driscoll Children’s Hospital where he later died. Corpus Christi Police Officers were notified of the death after some bruises were found on the child’s body. Officers responded to the child’s home located in the 2500 block of Fig St. to begin an investigation. CCPD Criminal Investigations Division was contacted and they responded to the scene, as well as the Crime Scene Unit. At this time it is unknown how many people were at the home at the time of the call. Officers did find two other children in the home ages three and eight and they appeared to be fine. They were both put into the custody of Child Protective Services.

Both Martinez and Villarreal were booked into the City Detention Center.

Community Outreach

CCPD Investigating Death Of Six-Year Old

“Delta District”

Date: 08/27/2014 8:25 PM
Location: 2500 Fig Street
Offense: Suspicious Death
Case Number: 1408270128

CCFD EMS responded to a home in the 2500 block of Fig Street at 8:25 PM for a call about a six-year old male having a seizure. The child was transported to Driscoll Children’s Hospital were he later died. Corpus Christi Police Officers were notified of the death after some bruises were found on the child’s body. Officers responded to the child’s home located in the 2500 block of Fig St. to begin an investigation. CCPD Criminal Investigations Division was contacted and they responded to the scene, as well as the Crime Scene Unit. At this time it is unknown how many people were at the home at the time of the call. Officers did find two other children in the home ages three and eight and they appeared to be fine. At this time detectives are still investigating this case and no charges have been filed.

Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Have You Seen This Wanted Person

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Police ask that anyone with any information to locate Vasquez 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.

Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division

Blood Tech At CDC For Labor Day Weekend

The Labor Day holiday weekend often leads to an increase in the number of Driving While Intoxicated arrests made by the Corpus Christi Police Department. We want everyone to enjoy the long weekend and ask that you act responsibly by not drinking and driving in our city. All drivers should avoid the risk of arrest, incarceration or tragedy that is associated with driving while intoxicated. In an effort to assist law enforcement agencies in the investigation of suspected intoxicated drivers, the Nueces County District Attorney’s Office will provide a trained phlebotomist at the City of Corpus Christi Detention Center from 10pm to 4am on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights, August 29th, 30th, and 31st . The Corpus Christi Police Department remains a “no refusal” agency all of the time. However during this holiday period, when a trained phlebotomist is at the CDC, our officers will not have to take suspects to the hospital in order to get a blood sample. This will make the DWI investigation more efficient and will get our officers back on the street much quicker.

Adam District, Charlie District, Delta District

Patrol Report August 27, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 202 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight August 26 to 7:00 a.m. on August 27, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

“Adam” District

Date: 08/26/2014        9:45 AM
Location: 3600 Interstate 69 Access Road North Access
Offense:  Theft          (PC 31.03       State Jail Felony)
Case Number: 1408260042
Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to the Access Ford car dealership located at 3680 Interstate 69 for a theft of vehicle parts. The general manager told officers that four of his vehicles had their catalytic converters stolen sometime during the overnight hours. All four vehicles were white 2015 Ford F250 Super Duty trucks which were parked on the north side fence line of the dealership. Each catalytic converter is valued at $5,000 for a total loss of  $20,000.  At this time this case is still under investigation and there is no suspect information.

“Adam” District

Date: 08/26/2014        9:30 PM
Location: Cantwell Street and Leopard Street
Offense:  Aggravated Robbery        (PC 29.03       First Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1408260150
A 25 year old male called Corpus Christi Police after his vehicle was stolen at gunpoint by a male while he was pulled over on Leopard St.  The victim said he was driving west on Leopard St. near Cantwell St. when he pulled over to fix his radio.  It was then that he was approached by a hispanic male in a red shirt that had tattoos on both arms, short cropped hair, and he was clean shaven.  The suspect produced a black semi-automatic pistol and pointed it the victim’s chest and told him to get out of the car. The suspect got into the victim’s car and drove away towards Interstate Highway 37 on Cantwell St.  The vehicle is described as a silver in color 2007 Ford Mustang. The victim was given a ride to his residence on Omaha St. by officers. Officers are still looking for the suspect in this case, and the vehicle has not been recovered.

“Charlie” District

Date: 08/27/2014        12:40 AM
Location: 4500 Ayers Street
Offense:  Burglary of a Building     (PC 30.02       State Jail Felony)
Case Number: 1408270004
The owner of a business located in the 4500 block of Ayers Street was called by his alarm company that something had set off his alarm.  The business owner drove over to check the alarm and noticed the front glass door was broken and he then called Corpus Christi Police.  Video from inside the business show a  suspect that has his face covered by some type of cloth breaking the front glass door with an unknown object.  The suspect walks into the business towards the cash register and opens the drawer and removes cash from inside. The suspect then exits the business though the smashed front glass door. The business owner told officers that there was nearly $300 dollars in the cash register, and he estimated the front glass would cost about $300.00 to repair. The business owner is in the process of making officers a copy of the video surveillance.

“Delta” District

Date: 08/26/2014        10:40 AM
Location: 500 South Water Street
Offense:  Aggravated Assault          (PC 22.02       Second Degree Jail Felony)
Case Number: 1408260046
A 43 year old female victim called Corpus Christi Police after a male she knew punched her in the face after they had a verbal argument.  The female victim was found with facial injuries and was transported to the hospital by CCFD EMS.  The female gave officers a name and description of the offender and they located him not to far away. Gerald Freeman (01/28/1969) was arrested for aggravated assault, a second degree felony.  The victim injuries were not thought to be life threatening.

“Delta” District

Date: 08/27/2014        2:35 AM
Location: 400 Starr Street
Offense:  Aggravated Assault          (PC 22.02       Second Degree Jail Felony)
Case Number: 1408270011
A 33 year old male victim told Corpus Christi Police Officers that he was threatened with a gun after he offered to tell some males a joke for a quarter.  The victim said he was walking in the 600 block of N. Chaparral St. when he saw five males together outside of a bar. When the victim offered to tell a funny joke in exchange for a quarter the five males began to argue with the victim.  He ran to the Greyhound Bus Station, and called police.  Before police could arrive the victim had to leave because the five males were walking up. The victim went to a bar located in the 400 block of Starr Street and again called police.  Two of the five suspects caught up to the victim outside of the bar, and one of the suspects Juan Luna (08/16/1975) told the other suspect he was with Ashby Lopez (12/29/1994) to shoot the victim.  The victim said Lopez pulled out a black 9 mm handgun, pointed at him, and cocked the trigger.  Luna encouraged Lopez to shoot the victim however, he did not, and they both fled on foot.  Officers responding to this call were given a description of the vehicle that the suspects left the scene in by several witnesses. Officers located all five suspects in a 2001 brown Mercury Marquis sedan driving down Mesquite St. and took the two suspects into custody.  The other three males were identified and released. Officers impounded the suspect’s vehicle, and during the inventory process they located a cocked handgun under the rear seat. Both suspects were charged with aggravated assault, a second degree felony.

 

Search the website Crimereports.com to research all reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi. Anyone who knows any additional information about these crimes should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2840. Information about unsolved crimes may be provided to investigators anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at 888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Bravo District, Delta District, Patrol Division, Uncategorized

Patrol Report August 26, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 191 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight August 25 to 7:00 a.m. on August 26, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Bravo” District

Date: 08/26/2014        1:55 AM
Location: 9500 South Padre Island Drive West Access
Offense:  Possession of Dangerous Drugs   (HS 483.041    Class A Misdemeanor)
Case Number: 1408260011
Corpus Christi Police were dispatched to 9512 S. Padre Island Dr. the Car Wash Company for a male passed out in his vehicle in one of the stalls.  Officers found Mark Towler (02/10/1982) sitting in his 1999 Mazda Miata with the windows open and sweating profusely. CCFD EMS responded to check out the male, and when he stepped out of the car several blue tablets fell to the ground from his lap.  The male did not have anything to indicate that he was the recipient of a prescription for the medication and he was arrested for possession of dangerous drugs, a Class A misdemeanor and his car was impounded.

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