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.

Adam District, Bravo District, Charlie District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report June 18, 2014

Adam District

Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2014, 16:57
Location: 5155 Interstate Highway 37 Access
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated (Penal Code Section 49.04) Class B Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1406170111

Corpus Christi Police arrested 51-year-old Billy Jost (12/7/1962) for Driving While Intoxicated after he was accused of striking five support beams of a hotel and causing a partial relocation of customers on the second floor of the building. Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint of a hit and run crash at about 5pm at a hotel located at 5155 Interstate Highway 37. Officers learned a gray Chevy Silverado jumped the curb from a convenience store, went into the parking lot of the hotel, struck five support beams and two vehicles before the truck left the scene.
Officers located a damaged Chevy Silverado on the 1400 block of North Navigation and discovered a support post in the bed of the truck from the crash at the hotel. The Officers discovered the operator of the truck, 51-year-old Billy Jost, displayed indications he was intoxicated. Officers arrested Jost for Driving While Intoxicated and for failing to comply with the duty to provide information upon striking a vehicle. Officers then delivered Jost to the city detention center and impounded the truck. The hotel management relocated guests away from the affected portion of the building. No injuries were reported.

Bravo District

Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2014, 18:10
Location: 5300 Carriage Lane
Offense: Theft (Penal Code Section 31.03) Class B Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1406170120

Corpus Christi Police arrested three people accused of stealing mail packages from the front doors of homes on the 5300 block of Carriage Lane Tuesday afternoon. Corpus Christi Police responded to the complaint at about 6pm Tuesday after a 30-year-old man told Officers he saw three people follow a UPS delivery truck and gather the packages after the delivery. Officers located the suspect vehicle and found a 15-year-old boy operating the red 1992 Chevy Silverado with two 18-year-old men as passengers. Officers discovered packages in the bed of the truck and arrested 18-year-old Emiliano Silva (10/24/1995) and 18-year-old Vincent Cornejo (9/11/1996) and then took the 15-year-old into custody all accused of theft. The Officers impounded the truck, delivered the two 18-year-old men to the city detention center and delivered the 15-year-old boy to the Nueces County Juvenile Detention Center. The Officers returned the packages to the homes and learned that one of the broken packages contained supplies for a medical patient at home confined to a bed.

Charlie District

Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2014, 14:47
Location: 5425 South Padre Island Drive
Event: Child locked in a vehicle
Case Number: 1406170083

Corpus Christi Police broke a window in the parking lot of Moore Plaza to rescue an infant locked in a vehicle Tuesday afternoon at 2:47pm. The 27-year-old woman locked her vehicle’s keys inside of her vehicle after she parked it in the Hobby Lobby parking lot. Her 10 month old daughter was still inside of her vehicle so she called the police for assistance. Officers arrived, approximately five minutes later, and they decided to break a window in order to get the baby out of the vehicle. The baby was sweating heavily, but otherwise not injured.

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.

Community Outreach

Patrol Report June 17, 2014

“Bravo” District
Date: 06/16/2014 5:44 PM
Location: 5445 S. Alameda Street
Offense: Agg. Robbery(PC 29.03 First Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1406160147

Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to 5400 S. Alameda in reference to a aggravated robbery. Upon arrival they made contact with a 21 year old male victim. The victim stated that he was approached by two male suspects. He stated the suspects asked him if he had any marijuana to sell. When he said no, the suspect the suspects produced a handgun and robbed the victim. They took a cell phone and a shotgun. The suspects fled the scene in a silver Audi. The victim told officers that he tracked his phone to a location at 5525 S. Alameda. Officers checked the area and located the suspect vehicle. The owner of the vehicle approached the officers and told them that he loaned his car to his friends and they were still in his apartment. Officers contacted both suspects (Undrea Burton DOB 7-13-1993 and Jmelle Jackson DOB 4-30-1994) and were given a consent to search the apartment. CCPD officers located property from the robbery. Both suspects were arrested and booked into the City Detention Center. Jmelle Jackson was also found to have 3 outstanding warrants, one from Harris County for theft and two from Victoria County for obstruction.

 

“Bravo” District
Date: 06/17/2014 12:40am
Location: 1729 Melisa Ln.
Offense: Robbery(PC 29.02 Second Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1406170004

Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to 5900 SPID in reference an assault with injuries. Upon arrival officers made contact with a 49 year old male victim. The victim stated that he was attempting to jump start a car for his friends, who are also the suspects (35 year old male and a 37 year old female). The victim was unable to start the vehicle and told the suspects he would try to start their car in the morning. As the victim was walking back to his car, he was struck from behind with a pipe wrench. The male suspect demanded the victims car. The victim was able to escape in his vehicle. The victim stated that the suspects were staying in a room at the Red Roof Inn. Officers attempted but were unsuccessful in making contact with the suspects. The victim was transported to Memorial Medical Center for treatment.

Adam District, Criminal Investigations Division

Woman Steals Cart Full of Merchandise From Store

At her car Capture going to her car In the detergent section walks away with gain

Date: Thursday, June 5, 2014, 16:52
Location: 9850 Leopard Street
Offense: Theft (Penal Code Section 31.03) Class B Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1406050116

Corpus Christi Police Property Crimes Detectives would like help from the public to identify and locate the person responsible for a theft at 9850 Leopard Street on June 5, 2014. A 59-year-old woman reported the theft to Corpus Christi Police at 4:52pm and explained to the Officers that an unknown woman came into the store, loaded a cart full of merchandise, and left the store without paying for the merchandise. Detectives have obtained images of the suspect and would now like help from the public to identify the person responsible for the theft.

The 59-year-old woman described the suspect as a 40-year-old woman who stands about 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighs about 250 pounds, and wore sunglasses, a pink shirt, and black pants. 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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