Charlie District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report June 25, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 226 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight June 24 to 7:00 a.m. on .June 25, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Charlie” District
Date: 06/24/2014 12:55 PM
Location: 4900 Kasper Street
Offense: Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon (PC 22.02 Second Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1406240097

The Corpus Christi Police Department is working with the FBI and the U.S. Postal Inspectors Office after a 24 year old female victim that is a mail carrier was delivering mail to the 4900 block of Kasper St. when she noticed that the suspect William Botello (05/12/1997) was pointing a handgun at her from his front porch. She feared for her safety so she ran to her postal vehicle and drove away from the area.

Law Enforcement officers from the three agencies responded and contacted the suspect, and two other males at the house. Once inside the home officers found the handgun that the suspect had pointed at the victim, as well as other weapons in the house. The suspect was arrested, and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, a second degree felony. The other males in the house were identified and released and are currently not facing any criminal charges.

 

“Charlie” District
Date: 06/24/2014 8:13 AM
Location: 5400 Williams Drive
Offense: Possession of Marijuana (HS 481.121 State Jail Felony)
Case Number: 1406240040

Corpus Christi Police Traffic Investigators responded to a major crash involving a RTA bus. The crash investigation revealed that Adan Rosales (08/15/1988) had run his 2003 Toyota Tundra truck into the back of a parked RTA bus while traveling west on Williams Dr. The RTA bus was stopped at the bus stop at the intersection of Williams Dr. and Button Ln. loading passengers when it was struck.

Inside the suspect’s vehicle officers found baggies containing marijuana, two scales, a firearm and a can of ammunition. After medical clearance at the hospital for his injuries from the crash, the suspect was booked at the City Detention Center. He was charged with possession of marijuana, a state jail felony, unlawful carrying of a weapon, a class A misdemeanor, and possession of drug paraphernalia, a class C misdemeanor.

There were no serious injuries to any of the passengers on the RTA bus.

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photo of evidence in Case #1406240040

“Charlie” District
Date: 06/25/2014 2:32 AM
Location: 7000 Glasgow Drive
Offense: Driving While intoxicated (PC 490.4 Class B Misdemeanor)
Case Number: 1406250014

Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to a crash and found a blue 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe flipped over in the grassy area next to the ditch and the driver of the vehicle had fled the scene. A witness told officers that she helped a female out of the vehicle. The witness said that the female driver was then picked up by someone in a silver car before police arrived.

Inside the vehicle officers found a purse left behind with a driver’s license belonging to Justina Gravagne (04/05/1994). When other officers went to the address on the drivers license they were able to locate the female suspect and bring her back to the scene. The female suspect was found to be intoxicated and she was arrested for driving while intoxicated, a class B misdemeanor. The female was cleared at a hospital and then booked at the City Detention Center. Her vehicle was impounded, and she faces other traffic offenses related to the crash.

 

 

“Delta” District
Date: 06/24/2014 11:43 AM
Location: 1500 Eighteenth Street
Offense: Aggravated Assault with Serious Bodily Injury (PC 22.02 Second Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1406240074

Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to a call for an assault with injuries at a home in the 1500 block of Eighteenth Street. When they arrived, they found a 42 year old male victim, lying on the sidewalk with severe head wounds. Prior to being transported by CCFD EMS to the hospital for treatment, the victims said he knew the suspects that had assaulted him. A witness told officers that she was arriving at the victim’s house when she saw him stumble out of the house. She then saw a male run from the house, striking the victim with a blunt object in the head. A second male suspect ran from the front area of the house and both suspects got into a silver or white Ford Truck. Investigators are currently working with the victim and witness to get a positive identification of the suspects involved.

 

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 886-2841. 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

CCPD Looking For Person Wanted On Two Warrants

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The Corpus Christi Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in helping them locate a wanted person. Jermaine Haynes is wanted on two outstanding arrest warrants. The warrants are for credit / debit card abuse and the other for burglary of a vehicle. He is 6’3 and 245 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. His bond is set at $25,000 on one warrant and $500 on the other.
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.

Update:
Haynes turned himself in to authorities.

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

Patrol Report June 24, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 233 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight June 23 to 7:00 a.m. on .June 24, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Adam” District

Date: 06/23/2014   5:35 PM
Location: 600 S. Padre Island Drive West Access
Offense: Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon (PC 22.02 Second Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1406230136

Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to a call about a male hitting a female in the parking lot of a business located in the 600 block of S. Padre Island Drive. When officers arrived they found a 27 year old female being treated by CCFD EMS for serious injuries to her head and face. The victim stated that she was sitting in her vehicle in the drive thru line that circled around to the side of the business. The suspect was parked in a space that was being blocked by the victim’s car. The victim told officers that she saw the suspect get out of his truck and approach her vehicle and he began yelling about his truck being blocked in. He also began to bang on her vehicle window with his fist. When the victim exited her car she was punched in the face by the suspect. Robert Thomas (03/03/1957) was placed under arrest for aggravated assault, a second degree felony, his truck was impounded and the victim was transported to the hospital by CCFD EMS.

 

“Bravo” District

Date: 06/24/2014   2:43 AM
Location: 9900 State Highway 358 West
Offense: Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon (PC 22.02 Second Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1406240018

Corpus Christi Police Officers received a call from a 17 year old female who was in a car traveling west on the freeway with some friends and they were being followed by her father who was threatening to kill her. Officers were able to intercept both vehicles on State Highway 358 near the Flour Bluff Drive exit. Officers contacted David Gonzalez (07/02/1968) who said that his daughter was in the car and that he was trying to get her and take her home. The suspect was found to have an active outstanding warrant and a suspended drivers license. Officers then contacted the driver and occupants of the other vehicle who said that they were confronted by the suspect while they were at a store on Padre Island. He made threats to kill them and they drove off because they were scared. While trying to get away from the suspect he attempted to drive his car into theirs and force them off the road. The suspect was arrested and charged with aggravated assault, a second degree felony and making terroristic threats of family violence, a class B misdemeanor. Additionally he was charged with driving with a suspended driver’s license, a class C misdemeanor and the outstanding arrest warrant.

 

“Charlie” District

Date: 06/23/2014   7:49 PM
Location: 4800 Cheryl Drive
Offense: Assault on a Public Servant (PC 22.01 Third Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1406230151

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to the 4800 block of Cheryl Drive for a suspicious vehicle driving up and down the street with a flat tire. Officers arrived and found the 2006 Toyota 4 door car being operated by Justin Weddle (08/28/1978). Upon contact the officers found him to be intoxicated. When officers retrieved the suspect’s wallet to get his drivers license, they found it contained marijuana. The suspect was arrested and while being transported to the hospital in order for the officers to get a search warrant for a blood draw he spat several times at and on an officer. He also physically resisted several officers attempts to allow the blood search warrant to be executed. The suspect was charged with assault on a public servant, a third degree felony for spitting on the officer, resisting arrest and search, a class A misdemeanor, and possession of marijuana, as well as driving while intoxicated, both class B misdemeanors.

 

“Delta” District

Date: 06/23/2014   11:49 AM
Location: 500 Clifford Street
Offense: Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon (PC 22.02 Second Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1406230071

Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to a home located in the 500 block of Clifford Street for a stabbing and contacted a 50 year old male victim who told them that he owns a business and that he sold the suspect, Johnny Heath (10/15/1977), two wind turbine generators two months ago. The victim further stated that since he sold the listed items, he had not received any payment from the suspect for the generators and he was there to retrieve the property. The victim said that the suspect allowed him into the home, but when they walked into the kitchen area, the suspect grabbed a steak knife from the counter and started stabbing the victim. The victim was able to run back outside for help and suffered only minor scratches and cuts. Officers located the suspect and he was taken into custody without incident and transported to the City Detention Center and charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, 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 886-2841. 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, Charlie District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report June 23, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 229 reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight June 22 to 7:00 a.m. on .June 23, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Bravo” District
Date: 06/23/2014 3:45 AM
Location: 5400 Ocean Drive
Offense: Possession of Controlled Substance (HS 481.115 Third Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1406230032

 
A Corpus Christi Police Officer checking Palmetto Park in the 5400 block of Ocean Drive saw a 2001 white Suzuki car in the parking lot, violating the park curfew hours of 2:00 AM until 6:00 AM. The officer contacted the driver, Debra Fergus (04/04/1960), and found her in possession of a quantity of narcotics and numerous items of drug paraphernalia. She was arrested and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, a third degree felony. She was additionally charged with Possession of Marijuana, a Class B Misdemeanor, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and violation of Park Curfew, both Class C Misdemeanors

 

“Bravo” District
Date: 06/22/2014 4:41 PM
Location: 5700 Curtiss Clark Drive
Offense: Robbery (PC 29.02 Second Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1406220110

 
Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to an apartment complex located in the 5700 block of Curtiss Clark drive for a robbery. A 15 year old male victim told the officers that he was walking with a friend when they were approached by 4 or 5 male suspects. The victim was assaulted and his I-Pad was stolen. Witnesses reported that they saw one of the suspects, Robert Gutierrez (07/27/1996), go into one of the apartments. Officers obtained consent to go inside the apartment and while they were inside they noticed a hole in the ceiling leading to the attic that had fresh plaster on the floor below it. A ladder truck from CCFD responded to assist and the officers were able to locate the male suspect hiding in the corner in the attic space. He was arrested for the robbery, a second degree felony. Officers are working to identify the other suspects involved in this case.

 

“Charlie” District
Date: 06/22/2014 10:46 PM
Location: 4300 Holly Road
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated with a Child Passenger (PC 49.045 State Jail Felony)
Case Number: 1406220168

 
Corpus Christi Police Officers patrolling in the 4300 block of Holly Road observed a silver Nissan Altima sedan, swerving and unable to maintain a single lane of travel. They observed the vehicle go into another lane and almost strike another car. The officers stopped the vehicle and contacted the driver Heather Russell (02/23/1984) and also found Russell`s 6 year old daughter seated in the back seat. After an investigation, officers determined that the female driver was intoxicated and she was arrested and her vehicle was impounded. The child was released to her father.

 
“Charlie” District
Date: 06/22/2014 11:21 AM
Location: 5100 Weber Road
Offense: Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon (PC 22.02 Second Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1406220070

 
Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to a business located in the 5100 block of Weber Road and contacted two male victims who told officers that an employee was causing a disturbance with other employees and customers at the business. When the 22 year old male suspect was confronted by one of the victims, who was the suspect’s supervisor, he directed his anger toward him and challenged his boss to a fight. The suspect produced a knife from his pants pocket and opened the blade pointing it at his boss. The suspect swung the opened blade several times before another employee was able to wrestle him to the ground. The suspect was able to get up and he lunged at both victims again with the opened blade coming within inches of cutting them. Both victims had to jump out of the way to avoid being struck by the blade. The suspect fled the scene on foot before officers arrived. Officers later found the suspect, Luis Gomez (12/22/1991), walking north on Weber Road still wearing his blue work t-shirt. He was taken into custody without incident and transported to the City Detention Center and charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, 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 886-2841. 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.

Charlie District, Narcotics/Vice Division

Police Serve Search Warrant On Fire Creek Drive

Date: Friday, June 20, 2014, 7:00am
Location: 5802 Fire Creek Drive
Offense: Manufacture and Delivery of a Controlled Substance
Case Number: 1406200037

The Corpus Christi Police SWAT team on behalf of the Corpus Christi Police Narcotics Vice Investigations Division (NVID) served a search and arrest warrant at 5902 Fire Creek on Friday, June 20, 2014 at 7:00am.  The warrant was obtained as a result of an undercover investigations conducted by NVID regarding the trafficking of cocaine.  Seized as result of the warrant was 70g (agw) of powder cocaine, 17g (agw) hydro-marijuana, 5.9g (agw) Xanex bar, a package of synthetic marijuana, 2 digital scales, packaging material and a Honda 4 door vehicle.  Police arrested 24-year-old Guadalupe Garza (7/23/1989) and 31-year-old Arnold Flores (8/22/1982) for manufacture and delivery of a controlled substance and delivered to the City Detention Center.

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

Police Announce Summer Crime Initiative

Police Commander Mark Gutierrez delivers information to the media about the Summer Crime Initiative with a multiple partner agencies.
Police Commander Mark Gutierrez delivers information to the media about the Summer Crime Initiative with multiple partner agencies.

The Corpus Christi Police Department will be conducting a Summer Crime Initiative for the 3rd consecutive year. The purpose of the initiative is to ensure the safety of all of our citizens as well as the tourists that visit our city during the summer months. In order to accomplish this goal the police department will be taking proactive steps that will include the Uniform Patrol Division, Narcotics Unit, Traffic Unit, Criminal Investigations Division, Public Information Office, and Parking Enforcement Unit. In addition to officers from the CCPD we will work in conjunction with other law enforcement partners from our area.

The Summer Crime Initiative will run from June 21st through the Labor Day weekend. Traditionally, during this time frame, most school districts are out for the summer which has the potential to lead to a rise in juvenile crime, traffic related issues, and gang issues. The police department will work to combat any rise in crimes against persons and crimes against property. The listed units will conduct on-going operations that will target the following areas of concern:

  1. Juvenile crimes to include curfew violations
  2. Burglaries to include auto and home
  3. Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle
  4. Graffiti
  5. Gang related crimes
  6. Traffic related offenses
  7. Parole and probation checks
  8. Sex offender checks

The police department will work with the media via the Public Information Office to announce our initiatives and our efforts in working to keep all citizens safe. The PIO will utilize the print, television, and social media to ensure that citizens are aware of the efforts of the department as well as public service projects that will be available.

Our partner agencies will include:

  • Texas Department of Public Safety
  • Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission
  • Texas Department of Criminal Justice Parole Division
  • Nueces County District Attorney’s Office
  • Nueces County Community Supervision & Corrections
  • Corpus Christi Parks and Recreation Department
  • Corpus Christi Juvenile Assessment Center
  • Corpus Christi Code Enforcement

Uniform Patrol Division

    The Uniform Patrol Division which includes the Traffic Unit will work to be pro-active during this initiative. Patrol supervisors will look to capture data and statistics that will assist in allocating resources and deploying them in an effective manner. The Uniform Patrol Division will also staff a temporary Padre Island sub-station. The purpose of this sub-station will be to provide an opportunity for all citizens and tourists to receive information, get directions, purchase beach parking stickers, have a police report written, and to have additional public service events available. The Police Athletic League will also work with young citizens to provide activities that are conducive to a safe and peaceful summer. The Patrol Division will focus on the following areas:

  • Curfew violations
  • Underage drinking
  • Driver’s license and insurance checkpoints
  • Burglary patrols driven by up to date crime statistics
  • Bar Checks
  • Beach Patrols
  • Open a temporary island sub-station to service visitors and residents
  • Graffiti Patrols and clean up efforts
  • Assist with sex offender, parole, probation checks
  • Speed Enforcement
  • Distracted Driver Enforcement
  • DWI enforcement
  • Illegal Parking Enforcement
Adam District, Criminal Investigations Division

Man Steals Air Conditioner From Store

6-18-2014 4-18-06 PM 6-18-2014 4-20-22 PM 6-18-2014 4-20-50 PM 6-18-2014 4-21-25 PMDate: Thursday, June 5, 2014, 21:09
Location: 3829 U.S. Highway 77 Access
Offense: Theft (Penal Code Section 31.03) Class A Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1406050156

Corpus Christi Police Property Crimes Detectives would like help from the public to identify and locate a person accused of theft from a store located at 3829 U.S. Highway 77 Access. Loss prevention employees made the complaint to the Corpus Christi Police of the theft and provided images of the suspect who stole an air conditioner valued at about $500 dollars. The employees  described the suspect to Officers as a 20-year-old man with light-colored skin, about 6 feet tall and about 180 pounds and wore a tan cap, stripped shirt and khaki pants. The Loss prevention employees confronted the suspect as he left the store, but the suspect ran from the employees and left the merchandise behind. Detectives would like help from the public to identify and locate the suspect in this case.

Anyone who can identify this man, 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 provide information to Detectives should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information online at www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Criminal Intelligence Unit

Police Seek Fugitive for Trespassing

Kyle Mackley (9/8/1991)
Kyle Mackey (9/8/1991)

The Corpus Christi Police Department would like help from the public to locate 22-year-old Kyle Alan Mackey (9/8/1991). Mackey is wanted for Criminal Trespass and Theft. The warrants were issued June 10, 2014 from the County Court #2. Mackey is described as 6 feet tall, 180 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes. Police ask that anyone with any information to locate Mackey 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.

Criminal Investigations Division

Police Ask For Help from Public to Locate Fugitive

Soliz, Alonzo (5/7/1992)

The Corpus Christi Police Department would like help from the public to locate 22-year-old Alonzo Soliz (5/7/1992). Soliz is wanted for Theft, Forging a financial instrument, unauthorized use of a vehicle, and credit card abuse. The warrants were issued May 28, 2014 from the 319th District Court. Soliz is described as 6 feet 1 inches tall, 150 pounds, with “Mikaela” tattooed on his right arm. Police ask that anyone with any information to locate Soliz 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.

Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division

Man Steals Clothes From Store, Now Sought by Police

6-18-2014 11-49-52 AM 6-18-2014 11-51-05 AM 6-18-2014 11-51-55 AM 6-18-2014 11-52-42 AM 6-18-2014 11-53-07 AM

Corpus Christi Police Property Crimes Detectives would like help from the public to identify and locate a person accused of theft from a store located at 5425 South Padre Island Drive. Loss prevention employees made the complaint to the Corpus Christi Police of the series of thefts and provided images of the suspect who stole men’s clothing on June 3, 7, and 12. The employees told Officers they believe the same man conducted each of the thefts and described the suspect as a 20-year-old man with light-colored skin, about 5 feet 9 inches tall and about 160 pounds.

Anyone who can identify this man, 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 provide information to Detectives should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information online at www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

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