Masked Man Removes Cash

DATE: 08/09/2014      7:55 AM
LOCATION: 8000 Interstate 37 Access South
OFFENSE: Burglary of a Building    (PC 30.02        State Jail Felony)
CASE # 1408090063
Corpus Christi Police Officers took a report for a burglary to a business located at 8001 Interstate 37 South, C.C. Freightliner Inc.  Suspects appeared to have made entry onto the property after cutting a hole in the back fence, then the suspects made entry into the shop by knocking out a back window.   The shop foreman told officers they locked up the shop on 08/08/14 around 11:10 p.m. and when they returned on 08/09/14 they found the window broken, the one cash registers on the counter in the shop had been broken into and cash removed.  A second registered was opened in the front of the business and rifled through but there was no cash inside.  The estimated damage to the property and value of items stolen was almost $1000.  Video images captured from the business show a male, 5’6” to 5’8” tall , heavy set, wearing a mask, gloves and a tan baseball cap.  Anyone who can identify the individual 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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Suspect inside business with face covered

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Suspect inside business with face covered

Patrol Report August 25, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 209 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight August 24 to 7:00 a.m. on August 25, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

“Charlie” District

Date: 08/25/2014        2:45 AM
Location: South Padre Island Drive / Weber Road
Offense:  Driving While Intoxicated                        (PC49.04        Class B Misdemeanor)

Case Number: 1408250023
Corpus Christi Police responded to a major accident at S. Padre Island Dr. West Access and Weber Rd. Upon arrival officers found one of the vehicles involved on fire. One of the drivers involved was identified as Amy Jimenez (07/23/1990) and she was found sitting in a nearby parking lot. Witnesses told officers that she was driving a red Lincoln MKZ sedan west along the access road and ran a red light and struck a 2009 black Toyota Corolla going north on Weber Rd. After the collision the red car caught fire. The female driver was found to be intoxicated and she was arrested, and charged with driving while intoxicated, a Class B misdemeanor.   The 29 year old female driving the black Toyota was taken to Spohn MMC by CCFD EMS and treated for minor injuries.

 

  Continue reading Patrol Report August 25, 2014

Fatal Pedestrian Accident

Date: 08/22/2014        8:52pm
Location: 200 State Highway 358
Offense:  Traffic Crash

Case Number: C1403365

Corpus Christi Police Officers were responding to a report of a man walking on the freeway and were advised that he was possibly staggering. Three minutes later the call was upgraded to a accident involving a pedestrian. Officers and medics arrived and located the 25 year old male victim who was deceased. The victim was struck by two vehicles. Both vehicles stopped and the drivers were checked by officers. The drivers of those vehicles will not be charged in this accident. Follow up investigators shut down the West bound lanes to safely investigate this incident.

Shooting on 2900 Easley

UPDATE:

Detectives informed us that CDC Jail Booking Jesus Ruben Balli Garcia was booked into CDC late Sunday evening on the warrant for Aggravated Assault. 

UPDATE: 

At approximately 7:00 pm our office was notified that a man fitting the description of Jesus Ruben Balli Garcia (10/28/88) was being detained by Border Patrol agents. Agents informed us that the man had become lost in the brush near the Sarita Checkpoint and called 911 for help. The U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) officers were able to locate him. At approximately 10:00 pm USBP officers confirmed to our office that the person they had detained was Jesus Garcia.  He was arrested on the Aggravated Assault warrant and taken to the Kenedy County Sheriff’s Office. Detectives continue to work with the USBP and the Kenedy Co. Sheriff’s office regarding the case.  

  Continue reading Shooting on 2900 Easley

Grand Theft Auto In A Five Points Parking Lot

Date: 07815/2014         7:40 PM
Location: 4100 Highway 77
Offense: Stolen Vehicle         (PC 31.07    State Jail Felony)
Case Number: 1408150168
A 45-year-old female reported to officers that her truck was stolen from the parking lot of the Chili’s Restaurant located at 4120 Highway.  Video images show a light silver-colored older model four door passenger vehicle pull into the restaurant parking lot, and a male with a white t-shirt, long tan shorts, a tan cap black shoes with white socks get out and walk to the front of the restaurant. A short time later he returns to the back of the parking lot and opens the passenger side door of the victim’s truck, slides across and drives off through the Home Depot parking lot. The silver-colored car which was parked behind the victim’s truck then pulls out behind the stolen truck and follows it out.

Anyone who can identify the individual responsible, or has any additional information about this crime should call the Corpus Christi Police Property Crimes Detectives at 886-2841. 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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Suspect walking to front of restaurant

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Suspect walking to front of restaurant from back parking lot

Patrol Report August 22, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 229 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight August 21 to 7:00 a.m. on .August 22, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

“Adam” District

Date: 08/21/2014        7:20 AM
Location: 1400 Cliff Maus Drive
Offense:  Burglary of Building                    (PC 30.02       State Jail Felony)

Case Number: 1408210032
An employee at a business located in the 1400 block of Cliff Maus Drive told Corpus Christi Police that sometime around 11:40 PM on August 20, a suspect drove up to the front gate and cut the lock. Once on the property, the suspect went to the garage and attempted to cut the padlock to the door.  After failing to cut the lock the suspect left the property only to return later that night at about 2:15 AM, on August 21.  The suspect then removed a pick ax from one of the parked company trucks on the property and used it to pry open the garage door enough to gain entry.  The suspect stole five grass trimmers, a pole saw and a hedge trimmer. The total damage done and price of the equipment stolen was valued at over $3,500. 

  Continue reading Patrol Report August 22, 2014

Auto Theft Task Force Recovers Stolen Items

DATE: August 21, 2014       10:30 AM
LOCATION: 1717 Nile Drive
OFFENSE: Search Warrant Executed
CASE # 1408210059


The Corpus Christi Police Department Auto Theft Task Force executed a search warrant at 1717 Nile Drive at about 10:30 AM.  Detectives learned during investigations into several burglaries in the city that there was stolen trailers and other equipment at this home and were able to obtain a search warrant.

Detectives found two trailers, two cement spreaders, two compressors, a welder, and other equipment in the backyard and garage of the home.  No one was found in the home. Detectives hope to have arrest warrants issued regarding this case once the investigation is complete.

The Auto Theft Task Force believes that the property recovered today has an estimated value of between $60,000 and $65,000.

 

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Stolen trailer with two cement spreaders in backyard of 1717 Nile Drive

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Stolen trailer with two cement spreaders in backyard of 1717 Nile Drive

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Stolen welding equipment and table saw in the garage of 1717 Nile Drive

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A second stolen trailer found in the backyard of 1717 Nile Drive

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A compressor found in the backyard of 1717 Nile Drive

Ruth St. Murder Update

UPDATE:

The continuing investigation revealed that additional individuals were possibly involved in the Homicide.  Detectives with the Robbery/Homicide Division located and arrested Gilbert Perez Jr. (07/12/94) for Murder on Wednesday evening. Additionally, they obtained arrest warrants for Albert Suarez Jr. (05/28/95) and Edward Elizondo (08/06/95).

This morning, US Marshals arrested Albert Suarez Jr. in Corpus Christi. As of this posting, Edward Elizondo is still outstanding.

The investigation continues.

UPDATE: 

On Saturday, August 9th 2014, Detectives with the Homicide Division obtained an arrest warrant for Jessie Salazar (10-02-1995).

Detectives were informed that Salazar had turned himself in to the Nueces County Jail on Monday afternoon at approximately 3:15 p.m. His bond was set at $250,000.00

DATE: August 9, 2014         6:39 AM

LOCATION: 2200 Ruth Street
OFFENSE: Murder (PC19.02 First Degree Felony)
CASE # 1408090053
At 6:39 AM, Saturday morning, Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to a suspicious person call at a home located at 2222 Ruth Street.

A 15 year old male called police after he went outside of his house and saw a man lying on the ground. Officers found a 29 year old male victim down a driveway on the east side of the house underneath the stairway leading to an upstairs apartment. The victim had multiple gunshot wounds and was dead at the scene.

Officers were able to contact several witnesses who heard gunshots in the area at about 10:00 PM on Friday night. Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to a call for shots fired at 10:08 PM on Friday night in that area and did recover an unfired bullet, and at this time it is unknown if that evidence is related to the homicide. Officers did not see the victim at that time due to the darkness and the victim’s position.

At this time Corpus Christi Police Homicide Detective are investigating this crime and no suspects have been arrested.

Power Lines Across Road Closes Parts Of Saratoga Blvd.

DATE: August 21, 2014       12:21 PM
LOCATION: 1700 Saratoga Boulevard
OFFENSE: Crash
CASE NUMBER: C1403334
Corpus Christi Police Traffic Officers responded to the 1700 block of Saratoga Blvd. for a downed electrical pole caused by a 18 wheel tractor trailer.  The 58 year old male driver was exiting Roadrunner Delivery located at 1706 Saratoga Blvd. and as he did so, the trailer pulled on some low hanging power lines which then snapped a utility pole causing some lines and a transformer to come down.   Saratoga Blvd. from Greenwood Drive to the Crosstown Freeway is shut down until AEP crews can assess the situation. The damage to the pole was estimated to be nearly $5000.   There were no injuries and at this time no citations have been issued. 

Patrol Report August 21, 2014

 

 

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 223 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight August 20 to 7:00 a.m. on August 21, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Bravo” District
Date: 08/21/2014        12:40 AM
Location: 5700 Timbergate Drive
Offense:  Assault                   (PC 22.01       Class A Misdemeanor)

Case Number: 1408210007
Corpus Christi Police Officers on patrol heard a female screaming from the north end of an apartment complex located in the 5700 block of Timbergate Dr. Officers found a 32 year old female victim who told them she had been assaulted by her boyfriend Kellen Sirrine (06/20/1985).  She said she had broken up with him earlier in the day and had left their apartment to go to a friend’s house. When she returned, she was unable to get into her apartment due to the dead bolt being locked. After trying to get in for almost an hour the male finally let her in, but once inside the male grabbed her by the neck and threw her down. When the victim went to the living room and attempted to call the police the male took her phone and disconnected the call and he threw the phone outside of the apartment. She went outside to get her phone and she was assaulted again. The victim was able to get her phone and as she attempted to run back inside the male picked her up and threw her against the wall next to the front door. The male was arrested for assault, a class A misdemeanor, and he was additionally charged with interfering with an emergency call, also a class A misdemeanor. The victim suffered several bruises, scratches, and a cut on her foot from the attack.  She refused any medical assistance.

 

“Bravo” District
Date: 08/20/2014        7:20 PM
Location: Flour Bluff Drive / South Padre Island Drive
Offense: Criminal Mischief              (PC 22.07       Class B Misdemeanor)

Case Number: 1408200133
A 51 year old female victim reported to Corpus Christi Police that she was driving east on State Highway 358 toward Flour Bluff in the fast lane when she noticed that a maroon full size van was right behind her. She said that she then moved over to the middle lane and the van also moved over to the middle lane, tailgating her. The female exited the freeway and then stopped at the red light at Flour Bluff Drive and South Padre Island Drive. The female said that the van stopped behind her and a white male exited the driver`s seat and ran toward her vehicle and started hitting her window while yelling and cursing at her and he even tried to open her door. The male struck the windshield of her vehicle, breaking it. The female then drove in front of the vehicle next to her, made a right turn and drove south on Flour Bluff Dr. The male returned to his van, and again began to follow the female and she turned onto June St. in an attempt to lose the van, however it followed her. She stated that at the intersection of June St. and Waldron Rd, the maroon van stopped and the suspect again exited the van and started coming toward her vehicle. The victim drove straight through the intersection and when she turned north onto Waldron Road, she saw the van turn south. The female described the suspect’s vehicle as being a full size maroon van, and the male was described as being in his thirties about 5’11” tall and 180 pounds with brown hair.  The damaged to the windshield was estimated to be $1000. Officers continue to investigate this case, and at this time, no arrests have been made.

 

“Bravo” District
Date: 08/21/2014        12:40 AM
Location: 5700 South Staples Street
Offense:  Resisting Arrest                (PC 38.03       Class A Misdemeanor)

Case Number: 1408210014
A Corpus Christi Police Officer was treated at Christus Spohn Shoreline after he suffered a cut to his hand when a male resisted arrest. Officers observed a male pinning a female up against the wall outside of a bar in the 5700 block of S. Staples St. and stopped to investigate. Officers heard the two arguing as they approached and they told the male several times to release the female.  The male refused and continued to hold her up against the wall still arguing with her.  An officer then had to step between the two in an attempt to separate them. During the investigation, officers determined that the male was intoxicated in public and attempted to arrest him. The male physically resisted by pulling his arms away and putting them in front of his chest.  The female then got involved and she wrapped her arms around the male in an attempt to prevent him from getting arrested. She was told several times to release the male however she refused. After two other officers arrived to assist, the male suspect was able to be handcuffed.  During the struggle to get the male arrested, an officer was punctured with the teeth of the handcuffs on his right hand causing an open wound and bleeding. The female was told by officers several times to back away from the arrest but she continued to interfere and she was also arrested.  Officers charged Jesus Villanueva (07/12/1988) with public intoxication, a Class C misdemeanor and resisting arrest, a Class A misdemeanor.  The female, Dalinda Medrano (11/28/1983), was charged with public intoxication, a Class C misdemeanor, interfering with police duties, a Class B misdemeanor and she was also found to have two outstanding warrants for her arrest. The injured officer returned to duty after being treated.

 

“Delta” District
Date: 08/21/2014        5:05 AM
Location: Antelope Street / North Carancahua Street
Offense:  Traffic Crash

Case Number: C1403330
An 18 wheel tractor with a trailer was attempting to turn when it struck a traffic signal pole at the intersection of Antelope Street and North Carancahua Street.  There were no power outages due to the crash, but Corpus Christi Police Traffic Investigators did have the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit respond to do an inspection on the truck after the 44 year old male driver claimed that the brakes locked up.   He said that he was attempting to turn the 2003 Freightliner tractor with an empty trailer from the 800 block of N. Carancahua St. onto the 100 block of Antelope St. when it struck the traffic signal pole knocking it down with the right rear side of the trailer.  Officers found that the driver did not have liability insurance on the truck.  The truck and tractor were both impounded and the driver faces traffic violations as a result of the crash and for not having insurance.  The traffic signal pole was estimated to cost about $5,000.

 

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.

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