Delta District, Narcotics/Vice Division

Narcotics/Vice Investigators Serve Search Warrant on Elgin Street

Date: August 8, 2014
Location: 1219 Elgin Street
Offense: Manufacture/Delivery of a controlled substance Penalty Group 1
Case Number: 1408080024

Narcotics Investigators with the assistance of the SWAT team executed a search warrant at 1219 Elgin Street on August 8, 2014.  Officers recovered 4.56 grams of crack cocaine, a small amount of powder cocaine, and some unidentified pills.  Officers also recovered a .22 calibre pistol.

The following five individuals were arrested for Manufacturing/Delivery of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group-1 (a second degree felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine):

Rios, Desiree             10-12-94

Lazo, Roxane             12-14-71

Salas, Rogelio            02-18-72

Perez, Alfredo           06-02-62

Suarez, Christopher 07-24-69

 

The charges for the pistol are pending further investigation.

 

Bravo District, Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Patrol Report August 8, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 199 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight August 7 to 7:00 a.m. on .August 8, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 
“Bravo” District
Date: 08/08/2014 5:00 AM
Location: 600 Airline Road
Offense: Burglary of a Vehicle (PC 30.04 Class A Misdemeanor)
Case Number: 1408080021
Corpus Christi Police Officers were on patrol when they observed a suspicious male walking in the 600 block of Airline Rd. attempting to conceal an object he was carrying. Officers contacted Issac Coleman (10/10/1993) and found him to be in possession of a car radio. Officers were able to find a blue GMC truck parked in front of a home in the 6800 block of Monette St. that was unlocked and missing a car stereo and had wires sticking out of the dash. Officers contacted the 49 year old male owner of the truck who confirmed that the radio was from his vehicle. The property was returned to the owner, and the suspect was arrested for burglary of a vehicle, a Class A misdemeanor.

 

“Charlie” District
Date: 08/07/2014 7:30 PM
Location: 4900 Chatfield Road
Offense: Sexual Assault (PC 22.011 Second Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1407050028
Corpus Christi Police Detectives obtained two felony arrest warrants in connection to a sexual assault of a child on Roberto Coleman (12/14/1982) early yesterday afternoon. Patrol officers went to his home address in the 4900 block of Chatfield Rd. a short time later and arrested him without incident. One of the warrants issued was for aggravated sexual assault of a child the other was a warrant for indecency with a child. Both warrants have separate bonds of $250,000 each.

 

“Charlie” District
Date: 08/07/2014 11:15 PM
Location: 3300 South Alameda Street
Offense: Robbery (PC 29.02 Second Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1408070149
A 33 year old male victim called Corpus Christi Police and said he had taken money out from a bank ATM at Doddridge St. and Alameda St. and returned to his apartment in the 3300 block of South Alameda St. The victim said he had been home for only a short time when his front door was forced open and a male come into his apartment. The victim attempted to run into his bathroom to get away from the suspect but he forced his way in before the victim could get the door closed. The victim said he was assaulted and the suspect made demands to give him the money. The suspect left the apartment once the victim turned over the money. The victim thinks that the suspect may have followed him from the ATM to his apartment. The suspect is described as a black male, about 25 to 30 years old, between 5`6”and 5`9” tall and about 150 pounds, with short black hair. He was last seen wearing a black and red shirt with white or silver shorts. CCFD EMS responded and treated the victim, but he declined to be taken to the hospital. Officers are still investigating this case, and no suspects have been arrested.

 

“Charlie” District
Date: 08/08/2014 2:25 AM
Location: 4700 South Padre Island Drive
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated (PC 49.04 Class B Misdemeanor)
Case Number: 1408080014
Corpus Christi Police Officers were on patrol when a store clerk told them that a male had just stole a twelve pack of beer from the store and left in a truck. Officers spotted the dark colored 2013 Toyota Tundra leaving the parking lot going west on S. Padre Island Dr. Officers stopped the truck and contacted the driver Zachary Dintelman (06/10/1986), and front passenger Clinton Newell (01/20/1992). The front seat passenger was identified as the suspect who had stolen the beer, and he was also found to be intoxicated. He was arrested for public intoxication and theft, both Class C misdemeanors. The driver was also found to be intoxicated and he was arrested for driving while intoxicated, a Class B misdemeanor. During a search of his truck, officers found a handgun in the center console and also evidence of marijuana usage in the driver side door. He was additionally charged with unlawful carrying of a weapon, a Class A misdemeanor and possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class C misdemeanor and is truck was impounded.

 

“Charlie” District
Date: 08/07/2014 11:15 PM
Location: Ingram Drive and Mansheim Boulevard
Offense: Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon (PC 22.02 Second Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1408070147
A 20 year old male victim reported to Corpus Christi Police Officers that he and his 18 year old girlfriend were walking west on Manshiem Blvd. near Ingram Dr. when a male approached them and asked him to see a knife that was clipped to the side of his pocket. The victim showed it to him and the suspect then asked if he had any synthetic marijuana and the victim told the suspect that he did not. The suspect then opened the knife and demanded the victims backpack. The victim was able to hold onto his property, but then the suspect stabbed the victim on the left side of his wrist causing a large deep gash. The suspect dropped the knife and also dropped the backpack he had forced from the victim and he took off running south on Ingram Dr. The suspect was described as a hispanic male in his twenties with a mustache and goatee wearing black shorts and a black beanie. CCFD EMS transported the victim to the hospital for treatment. 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.

Adam District, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Do You Know This Dynamic Duo

same bald male carrying shirts

Male suspect carrying items

light skinned female bealls

Female suspect who distracted employees

DATE: July 23, 2014 4:08 PM
LOCATION: 3725 Leopard Street
OFFENSE: Theft             (PC 31.03     Class B Misdemeanor)
CASE # 1407230109
Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to the Bealls Store located at 3725 Leopard St. for a theft. The manager advised a bald hispanic male left the store without paying for over $150 in merchandise. The manager also believes that a female who was there with the male came into the store to distract employees. There was also another female in a vehicle waiting for the couple. Video images from the stores surveillance cameras show the male who stole the items and the female who was there to help him. Anyone who can identify the individuals responsible for this theft, 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.

Adam District, Bravo District, Charlie District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report August 7, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 203 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight August 6 to 7:00 a.m. on .August 7, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Adam” District
Date: 08/06/2014 11:05 PM
Location: 4200 Nolford Place
Offense: Aggravated Robbery (PC 29.03 First Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1408060156
A 27 year old male victim told Corpus Christi Police Officers that a suspect that he knows robbed him at gun point while he was walking home on Leopard St. The victim said he was on Leopard St. near Violet Rd. when a vehicle the suspect was riding in picked him up. The suspect was in the back seat, the victim got in the front passenger seat and the driver was another male that the victim had seen before. The victim said that the back seat suspect was making claims that the victim stilled owed him money and then pulled a black semi-automatic pistol out and pointed it at the victim. The suspect demanded the victim’s wallet and then was taken to his home in the 4200 block of Nolford Place. The suspect made threats to go inside the victim’s house, but left the area when the victim told him there were other people inside. Officers are still investigating this case, and no suspects have been arrested.

 

“Adam” District
Date: 08/06/2014 10:15 PM
Location: 800 North Omaha Drive
Offense: Burglary of Habitation (PC 30.02 Second Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1408060146
A 51 year old male victim reported that as he pulled into the driveway of his home in the 800 block of N. Omaha Dr. he noticed that the front door was open. He then saw a male run out of the front door and he chased the male on foot but lost him. The victim described the suspect male as being 5`9’ tall, about 170 pounds in his mid-thirties with a short haircut and a mustache. The victim told officers that his home had been ransacked and he found his microwave, and window air conditioner sitting outside near the front door. The victim said the suspect did get away with approximately $75 in various groceries from the kitchen. At this time officers are still investigating this crime and no suspects have been arrested.

 

“Bravo” District
Date: 08/06/2014 11:55 PM
Location: 500 Carson Street
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated (PC 49.04 Class B Misdemeanor)
Case Number: 1408070004
Corpus Christi Police responded to the 500 block of Carson St. for a traffic accident with injuries. They found a 2007 silver Ford Escape had struck a concrete pillar of a home and the 21 year old female driver inside the vehicle. The female was the sole occupant of the vehicle and was still sitting in the driver`s seat refusing to get out. CCFD EMS arrived and convinced the female to exit her vehicle in order to be treated for some cuts to her face. The female was found to be intoxicated. The crash investigation revealed that the female was attempting to turn from S. Alameda onto Carson St. when she lost control of her vehicle, and it went over a curb, cut across a flower garden and then hit a stucco wall in the garden before striking a cement pillar of the home. Damage to the home was estimated to be over $10,000. The female was taken to the hospital to be treated for a broken ankle.

 

“Charlie” District
Date: 08/06/2014 10:40 PM
Location: 5300 Everhart Road
Offense: Burglary of a Building (PC 30.02 State Jail Felony)
Case Number: 1408060152
Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to an alarm at a business located in the 5300 block of Everhart Rd. and found the front window was broken. Officers found a large rock inside that had been used to break the glass and it appears the suspect went to the cash register to check for money. Damage was estimated to be over $200 for the broken window, and it is unknown if any cash was removed from the register. At this time officers are still investigating this crime and no suspects have been arrested.

 

“Delta” District
Date: 08/07/2014 3:30 AM
Location: 600 Louisiana Parkway
Offense: Aggravated Robbery (PC 29.03 First Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1408070020
A 21 year old male victim called police from an apartment complex located in the 4600 block of Ocean Drive and said he had been stabbed at his residence located in the 6oo block of Louisiana Parkway. The male victim said that a black male, that he knew, approached him and said, “What`s up Smooth?” The male then pulled out a pocket knife and started stabbing the victim. During the assault, the male suspect grabbed the victim’s necklace and bracelet and fled the scene in a silver vehicle. The victim sustained a puncture under his right arm and left arm but refused to be taken to the hospital. Officers could not locate a crime scene on Louisiana Parkway. At this time officers are still investigating this crime 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.

Community Outreach

Arrest Warrant Issued For Snappy Foods Robber

snappy

The Corpus Christi Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in helping them locate a wanted person. Rosendo Gonzales (02/13/1996) is wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant for the robbery of the Snappy Foods Store located at 4617 Ayers St. on July 16.  There is a $50,000 bond set on the warrant.  We ask that anyone with any information on his whereabouts 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

Adam District, Bravo District, Charlie District

Patrol Report August 6, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 221 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight August 5 to 7:00 a.m. on .August 6, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Adam” District
Date: 08/05/2014 9:15 AM
Location: 3500 Leopard Street
Offense: Criminal Mischief (PC 28.03 State Jail Felony)
Case Number: 1408050057
Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to the 3500 block of Leopard St. for several businesses that reported damage to their buildings. While nothing at any of the businesses appeared to be stolen all three of the businesses had at least one window broken out. One  business reported that six of the windows of its building had been broken out. The total damage to all three businesses was estimated to be over $1500. At this time, police have not made any arrests in this case.

 

“Bravo” District
Date: 08/05/2014 8:40 PM
Location: Cimarron Boulevard and Saratoga Boulevard
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated (PC 49.04 Class B Misdemeanor)
Case Number: 1408050141
Corpus Christi Police responded to a two vehicle crash with injuries at the intersection of Saratoga Blvd. and Cimarron Blvd. When officers arrived they found two Jeep Cherokees with heavy front end damage. The crash investigation revealed that a 2004 Jeep Cherokee driven by Alicia Fleischmann (09/27/1973) had turned from Saratoga Blvd onto Cimarron Blvd and during the turn, the female drove her Jeep into the left turn lane striking a Jeep Cherokee driven by a 54 year old female. Officers determined that Ms. Fleischmann was intoxicated and she was arrested for driving while intoxicated, a Class B misdemeanor and also cited for failure to maintain a single lane of travel. The other female driver was taken to the hospital by CCFD EMS with minor injuries.

 

“Charlie” District
Date: 08/05/2014 4:20 PM
Location: 1500 Ocean Drive
Offense: Robbery (PC 29.02 Second Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1408050113
A 19 year old male victim told officers that he was dropped off at Cole Park around 4 PM and while walking in the park he was approached by a 22 year old male suspect that he knows. The male began accusing the victim of stealing his safe. The victim said that he did not know what the suspect was talking about. The suspect then began striking him in the head and during the assault, the suspect forcefully took the victims necklace which had two rings on it and his watch. The suspect left in a tan colored SUV. The victim sustained minor injuries to his head, but declined to be taken to the hospital. Corpus Christi Police Detectives continue to investigate this case and no arrests have been made.

 

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.

Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Do You Know This Wanted Person

wanted

The Corpus Christi Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in helping them locate a wanted person. David Estrada (08/17/1994) is wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant for robbery. He is 5’10 and 150 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. There is a $60,000 bond set on the warrant.
We ask that anyone with any information on his whereabouts 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.

Adam District, Bravo District, Charlie District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report August 5, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 257 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight August 4 to 7:00 a.m. on .August 5, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Adam” District
Date: 08/04/2014 6:35 PM
Location: 1400 Horne Road
Offense: Aggravated Assault (PC 22.02 Second Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1408040166
A 28 year old female reported to Corpus Christi Police that she was assaulted by her boyfriend of several months Jonas Ventura-Garcia (09/29/1981). The victim told officers she was choked by the male inside her apartment and also stated that she had a knife put to her stomach and the male threatened to stab her. The female said that the male arrived home and a verbal argument began over why the female had been out earlier. The verbal disturbance turned physical when the female was thrown on the couch and the male began to choke her. The male then pull out a pocket knife that he was carrying and pointed the blade at her abdomen. The victim declined EMS attention at the scene and the suspect was arrested aggravated assault, a second degree felony.

 

“Bravo” District
Date: 08/04/2014 12:17 PM
Location: 10500 South Padre Island Drive
Offense: Aggravated Assault (PC 22.02 Second Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1408040079
Corpus Christi Police responded to a stabbing at a business located in the 10500 block of S. Padre Island Drive and found a 26 year old male victim with a stab wound to his arm. The victim told officers he was walking in front of the business when he was confronted by Brian Williams (04/10/1974) who yelled out at him and when he turned the suspect stabbed him with a broken beer bottle on the left arm once and then once on the left side of the face. The suspect then ran from the location and was later located by officers hiding behind a grocery store just down the street. The victim was transported to the hospital and the suspect was taken to the City Detention Center and charged with aggravated assault, a second degree felony.

 

“Charlie” District
Date: 08/04/2014 8:41 AM
Location: 5900 Ayers Street
Offense: Possession of a Controlled Substance (HS 481.115 State Jail Felony)
Case Number: 1408040046
Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to a suspicious person call at a trailer park located in the 5900 block of Ayers Street and found Eric Garza (09/04/1980) crouching behind a vehicle that was parked in front of one of the trailers. When officers contacted the suspect, and checked the area where the suspect had been hiding they located a clear plastic baggie containing methamphetamine on the ground. The suspect was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, a state jail felony and issued a criminal trespass warning for the property.

 

“Bravo” District
Date: 08/04/2014 11:35 PM
Location: 9400 South Padre Island Drive
Offense: Aggravated Assault (PC 22.02 Second Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1408040198
Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to a call about a female who had kicked in a door and was causing damage to a motel room located in the 9400 block of S. Padre Island Dr.  Officers arrived and saw that the female had picked up a television and had thrown it to the ground and had pulled off the front cover of the air conditioning unit and she threw it at the officer as he entered the room. The cover missed the officer but hit the front window to the room and shattered it. The officer placed Christina Richards (10/17/1977) under arrest and found out she had force her way into the hotel room after she and a male friend had got into a verbal argument outside.  The suspect female was kicking and banging on the door trying to get in and when they did not open the door for her, she picked up a large butcher knife that was on a table outside and began stabbing at the door and continued to kick it until she finally forced it open. The female entered the room with the knife and another male attempted to step in front of her to try to block her from going after anyone. The female made threats while she had the knife in her hand and forced her way pass him and went into the bathroom where she thought the other male was hiding.  The male told officers the female stabbed the door with such force that it broke the handle off the knife. The male that the female was upset with was never contacted as he had left the area prior to police arrival. The suspect was charged with aggravated assault, a second degree felony for making threats with the knife, and criminal mischief, a Class A misdemeanor for damaging the motel room.

 

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.

Adam District, Charlie District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report August 4, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 206 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight August 3 to 7:00 a.m. on .August 4, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Adam” District
Date: 08/04/2014 5:50 AM
Location: Labonte Park
Offense: Injured Person
Case Number: 1408040027
Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to Northwest Hospital for a walk in shooting victim. Officers contacted a 25 year old male who said he was fishing at Labonte Park on the Nueces River when he saw a large alligator gar. He ran to his 2011 Dodge Challenger and got a handgun and somehow shot himself in the hand. Officers advised that the victim appeared to be under the influence of alcohol. He was treated for his injured hand and released.

 

“Bravo” District
Date: 08/03/2014 7:00 PM
Location: Airline Road / Wooldridge Road
Offense: Major Crash
Case Number: C1403065
Corpus Christi Police, Fire and EMS responded to a crash at the intersection of Airline Rd. and Wooldridge Rd. The crash investigation revealed that a 2012 red Jeep was traveling north on Airline Rd. when a 2007 Nissan Sentra sedan, driven by a 21 year old female ran a red light while traveling east on Wooldridge Rd. The sedan struck the Jeep in the driver’s side door and the force of the impact caused the Jeep to roll three times. The 28 year old pregnant female and a 4 year old male in the Jeep were both transported to a hospital by CCFD EMS for injuries. The driver of the Nissan was issued a citation for running the red light, and her vehicle was impounded because she did not have liability insurance.

 

“Delta” District
Date: 08/03/2014 3:20 AM
Location: 2400 Cleo Street
Offense: Assault on a Peace Officer (P.C. 22.01 Third Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1408030049
Corpus Christi Police Officers were looking for wanted person, Rolando Avalos (09/15/1974), at a home in the 2400 block of Cleo St. when they saw him through a window in the back bedroom. As officers made entry into the home the wanted male came out the window and attempted to run past two officers. The male resisted arrest and there was a struggle on the ground with the male and the two officers. The officers gained control of the male and were escorting him back to the police unit when he pushed off the patrol unit with his body and he was able to break free and take off running on foot. After a short foot pursuit, one of the officers was able to catch up to him. The male continued to resist arrest and caused the officer to fall to the ground and strike her head on the pavement. While the officer was still on the ground, the male violently kicked the officer in her side and back. Other officers arrived and after another brief struggle they were able to take the suspect into custody. CCFD EMS responded to the scene to treat the injured officer. The suspect was charged with the four original warrants he had outstanding for his arrest as well as evading arrest on foot, a Class A misdemeanor, resisting arrest, a Class A misdemeanor, and assault on a peace office, a third degree felony.

 

“Delta” District
Date: 08/03/2014 12:30 PM
Location: South Port Ave. / Tarlton Street
Offense: Major Crash
Case Number: C1403061
Two Corpus Christi Police Officers responding to an emergency call were taken to the hospital after the patrol car they were in was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Port Ave. and Tarlton St. The crash investigation revealed that the officers were traveling south on Port Ave. when they were struck by a 2001 Buick sedan going west on Tarlton St. The Buick was driven by an 18 year old female who also had three other passengers in her car. The female was issued a traffic citation for fail to yield the right of way to an emergency vehicle, and no driver license.  No one in the Buick was injured. The officers were treated and released.

Narcotics/Vice Division

Police Seize Drugs and Weapons on Teak Street

Date: Friday, August 1, 2014, 6:25am
Location: 4401 Teak Street
Offense: Manufacturing or Delivering a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 (Health and Safety Code Section 481.112) 2nd Degree Felony
Case Number: 1408010031

August 1, 2014, at 6:25am, the Corpus Christi Police Narcotics Investigators with the assistance of the SWAT team executed a search warrant at 4401 Teak.  The search resulted in the seizure if 30 weapons of various caliber firearms, 19 grams of crack cocaine, 5 grams of powder cocaine, and a vehicle.

Corpus Christi Police arrested 26-year-old Robert Garza (10/1/1987) and 25-year-old Mallaurie Lopez (6/8/1989). Both were charged with Man/Del C.S. PG-1 (2F) and processed at the city detention center.  Investigators are in the process of collaborating with ATF on further charges for the weapons.

The operation is the conclusion of an investigation brought about from citizen complaints in the area.

 

Corpus Christi Police Daily Blotter