Community Outreach

Corpus Christi Police Address Vehicles For Hire Concern

The Corpus Christi Police Department been made aware of a new type of vehicle-for-hire service entering our city in the form of ridesharing and would like to address some potential safety concerns.

The City of Corpus Christi regulates vehicles-for-hire to ensure that companies conform to industry standards to include drivers’ criminal backgrounds are thoroughly checked, vehicles are inspected for safety, and the proper amount and type of insurance is being utilized.

The Corpus Christi Police Department will give drivers of alternative ride sharing companies a one month period, ending June 10, to come into compliance with the existing vehicle for hire ordinance. After June 10th, operators of non-permitted vehicles-for-hire will be cited for violations of the vehicle-for-hire ordinance with fines up to $500 per offense.

The Corpus Christi Police Department takes it’s obligation to public safety serious and would like to remind everyone to have the following considerations when selecting a vehicle for hire service:
• Has the operator passed a thorough background check?
• Has the vehicle been properly inspected and have proper insurance;
• Has the driver been approved to be an operator of a vehicle for hire in Corpus Christi?

The vehicle for hire ordinance is in place for public safety. Please consider the previous information when making a decision to use a ridesharing service.

Adam District, Criminal Investigations Division

Suspect Grabs Lotto Tickets

DATE: May 2, 2014
TIME: 10:15 PM
LOCATION: 5202 Interstate 37 Access Road
OFFENSE: Theft (PC 31.03 Class B Misdemeanor)
CASE # 1405030050

On 05/02/2014, at about 10:15 PM, a black male, 30 to 40 years old, described as “hefty” wearing a white pullover shirt and blue jeans entered the Valero Store located at 5202 Interstate 37 Access Rd.  While the store clerk was busy with other customers the suspect reached over the counter and grabbed a stack of lottery tickets and left the store without paying for them.  An image of the suspect was obtained from the store video camera.  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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Bravo District, Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

Patrol Report May 9,2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 203 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight May 7 to 7:00 a.m. May 9, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

“Bravo” District
Date: 05/08/2014 8:45 AM
Location: 8000 Calgary Drive
Offense: Burglary of a Habitation (P.C. 30.02 Second Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1405080034
Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to a burglary to a new home that is for sale in the 8000 block of Calgary Drive. The superintendent of construction for the home builder said that sometime overnight all the appliances were stolen from the home, including the garbage disposal. No forced entry into the home was found, but it appears a vehicle was backed into the garage to load the appliances.

“Bravo” District
Date: 05/09/2014 3:45 AM
Location: 1600 Nile Drive
Offense: Burglary of a Vehicle (P.C. 30.04 Class A Misdemeanor)
Case Number: 1405090035
Corpus Christi Police responded to an apartment complex for a male looking into vehicles. The officer was flagged down by two witnesses in the parking lot who gave a description of the male. The officer was able to locate and observe the suspect for several minutes. During that time, the suspect entered the unlocked rear passenger door of a vehicle. The officer contacted the 46 year old owner of the vehicle to verify he did not give the suspect permission to enter the car. Jason Montgomery (08/23/1995) was arrested. Other vehicles in the complex are believed to have been entered. It also appears the suspect entered only unlocked cars.

“Charlie” District
Date: 05/08/2014 3:00 PM
Location: 5313 Saratoga Blvd
Offense: Theft Purse Snatching (P.C. 31.03 Class A Misdemeanor)
Case Number: 1405080083
Corpus Christi Police responded to the HEB Plus located at 5313 Saratoga Blvd. for a purse snatching. This was the second call for a purse snatching involving the same suspects. The first one occurred approximately 30 minutes earlier at the Walmart located at Parkdale Plaza. The suspects would drive through the parking lot and target elderly females as they were unloading their shopping carts. Following the purse snatching at the HEB, officers were able to locate the suspect vehicle parked nearby in a parking lot. Officers made contact with the suspects and located all of the stolen property from the victims. Kenneth George (09/27/1987) and Joseph Chambers (08/12/1985) were both arrested and taken to the City Detention Center.

“Delta” District
Date: 05/08/2014 9:40 PM
Location: 2500 Morris Street
Offense: Theft (PC 31.03 Class A Misdemeanor)
Case Number: 1405080144
Corpus Christi Police Officers made contact with a 34 year old victim in the 1600 block of Agnes St. who stated that someone had broken into his truck at the mall and stole his IPAD and it was being tracked to an address on Morris Street. Officers went to the location and attempted to make contact with anyone inside the home, but the suspects inside refused to open the door. A search warrant was obtained on the residence and once inside of the home, officers found the stolen IPAD and placed Roberto Soliz (03/23/1977) under arrest. Also inside the home the officers located and arrested Jaime Perez (12/09/1972) who was wanted for an outstanding warrant.

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, Criminal Investigations Division

Pizza State Burglary Suspect

DATE: April 23, 2014, 11:39 PM
LOCATION: 6133 Ennis Joslin Road
OFFENSE: Theft from a Building (PC 31.03 State Jail Felony)
CASE # 1404240003

 On April 23, 2014, at about 11:39 PM, Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to an alarm at a business located at 6133 Ennis Joslin Rd., Pizza State Restaurant. Officers found that entry to the business was made through a back glass door.   Video images show a male subject, wearing a light colored t shirt and a possible tattoo on the back side of his upper right arm.  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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Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division

Patrol Report May 8, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 212 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight May 7 to 7:00 a.m. May 8, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

“Charlie” District
Date: Tuesday, May 07, 2014, 11:20 PM
Location: 5201 Hwy 286 Access Rd.
Offense: Burglary from a motor vehicle (Penal Code Section 30.04) Class A Misdeamnor
Case Number: 1405070185

Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to the Homewood Suites, 5201 Highway 286 Access Rd. in reference to a disturbance with a burglary suspect in the parking lot. The 33 year old victim and several of his co workers, found that items had been removed from inside of a company vehicle. The victim contacted the on duty security guard to report the missing items and while reporting the incident, they observed, James Bruso (08/04/1972), walking nearby carrying one of their backpacks. When the victim confronted Mr. Bruso, he fled on foot. The suspect was chased and then caught and detained until police officers arrived. Mr. Bruso sustained a laceration above his eye during the struggle and was taken to a hosital for stitches prior to being booked at the City Dention Center.

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.

Delta District, Patrol Division

Police Arrest Man for Aggravated Assault On Police on People’s Street

Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2014, 14:19
Location: Peoples Street at Water Street
Offense: Aggravated Assault on a Peace Officer (Penal Code Section 22.02) 1st Degree Felony
Case Number: 1405070091

Corpus Christi Police arrested 21-year-old Nicolas Kuntscher (1/21/1993) for aggravated assault on a peace officer, theft, and evading arrest at People’s Street and Water Street Wednesday afternoon. Corpus Christi Police Detectives conducted surveillance on Kuntscher and observed Kuntscher commit a theft. Detectives moved to apprehend Kuntscher, but Kuntscher was able to get into a maroon 1999 Chevrolet Suburban and flee from the scene. While in flight in the vehicle, Detectives reported Kuntscher used his vehicle as a weapon in an attempt to injure Officers who attempted to apprehend Kuntscher. Kuntscher fled in the vehicle until Kuntscher crashed the vehicle at the 500 block of Clifford Street. Officers arrested Kuntscher and then took him for a medical evaluation before Officers delivered Kuntscher to the city detention center. No injuries were reported.

Adam District, Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division

Man Acts As ATM Repairman To Steal Cash

DATE: April 12, 2014 and April 16, 2014
TIME: 8:00 PM and 8:37 PM
LOCATION: 4302 South Alameda St. and 11201 Leopard St.
OFFENSE: Theft from a Building (PC 31.03 State Jail Felony)
CASE # 1404120142  and 1404170016

On 04/12/2014, at about 8:00 PM Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to 4302 S Alameda, The Stripes Store for a theft. The 32 year old store clerk told officers that a white male, 6`02“, 45-50 years of age, 200-215 lbs, wearing a black/white baseball cap, grey button up shirt and black pants, walked into the store and began servicing the ATM machine. She stated the suspect unlocked the ATM and used a combination to access the safe inside. The clerk became suspicious of the activity because no service was due on the ATM machine and she contacted the store manager. The manager attempted to speak to the suspect by phone; however the suspect took a cassette from inside the safe which contained money. The suspect then placed the cash inside a deposit bag and left the location in a blue Ford Mustang. The person involved in this case is also a possible suspect in another theft involving cash removed from an ATM at the The Stripes Store located at 11201 Leopard St. In this case, a white male wearing a green hooded shirt and jeans entered the store on April 16 at 8:37 PM. He walked toward the ATM, and is then seen walking out of the store with what appears to be the money from the ATM. 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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Images taken from April 16 theft

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Images taken from April 12 theft

Adam District, Bravo District, Charlie District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report May 7, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 162 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight May 6 to 7:00 a.m. May 7, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

“Adam” District

Date: Tuesday, May 06, 2014, 10:50 PM
Location: 900 Nandina Drive
Offense: Deadly Conduct (Penal Code Section 22.05) 3rd Degree Felony
Case Number: 1405060135
Corpus Christi Police responded to a call for shots fired at Nandina Dr. and Mimosa Dr. Officers contacted a resident in the 900 block of Nandina Dr about half a block from the intersection where several spent shell casings were found. The resident said a bullet hit their window and ended up in a room inside the home on the carpet. No other bullet holes were located and it appears the house was struck by chance. The only suspect description was a SUV that was observed by witnesses leaving the area at the time the shots were heard.

“Bravo” District
Date: Tuesday, May 06, 2014, 3:25 PM
Location: 10000 Compton Rd
Offense: Agg. Robbery (Penal Code Section 29.03) 1st Degree Felony
Case Number: 1405060078
Officers were dispatched to the 10000 block of Compton Road for a robbery. A 45-year-old female victim reported that she was confronted by a 34-year-old suspect, James Duvall (06/30/1979). The 45-year-old women reported to officers that Duvall pulled out a knife and demanded three dollars that he believed the victim owed him. Officers were speaking to witnesses when the suspect came walking up and Duvall was arrested for robbery, a first degree felony punishable by 99 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.

“Charlie” District
Date: Tuesday, May 07, 2014, 1:40 AM
Location: 5400 S. Staples St.
Offense: Poss. of a Controlled Substance (Health and Safety Code Section 481.118) Class B
Case Number: 1405070012
Officers conducting a bar check at 5413 South Staples found the manager of the bar was intoxicated. Rebecca Ramirez (01/25/1978) who stated she was the manager, displayed signs of being intoxicated while speaking to officers She was placed under arrest for TABC violation 104.01, Lewd Immoral/Indecent Conduct. Following the arrest, during a search of her property, officers found pills in her wallet not prescribed to her. Officers delivered Ramirez to the City Detention Center charging her with Possession of Controlled Substance and Lewd Immoral Indecent Conduct.

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.

Delta District, Patrol Division

Police Locate 10 year old Boy Thanks to Public Help

Date: Friday, May 2, 2014, 9:28am
Location: 4401 Greenwood Drive
Offense: Runaway
Case Number: 1405020043

A woman at 3002 Antelope Street reported the location of a runaway 10 year old boy to the Corpus Christi Police Tuesday evening. The 10 year old boy runaway from school on the 4400 block of Greenwood Drive Friday morning and had not been seen from guardians until the woman called Police Tuesday at 6:22pm after local media reported the story of the missing 10 year old boy. Corpus Christi Police collected the 10 year old boy and made sure he was unharmed, then returned him to his proper guardian. It was not reported how long the 10 year old boy was in the presence of the woman before she phoned Police or why he was at the particular location.

The Corpus Christi Police would like to thank the members in the community for the help to locate the boy safely.

Criminal Investigations Division

Burglary to a Building at 10900 Leopard St.

DATE: April 14, 2014
TIME: 1:10 AM
LOCATION: 10900 Leopard St.
OFFENSE: Burglary of Building (PC 30.02 State Jail Felony)
CASE # 1404140011   

On April 14 officers responded to 10900 Leopard St,  for a burglary of a building.  A witness reported hearing an audible alarm and then saw a silver Ford Expedition leaving the area.   Entry to the business was made by forcing open the front door.  The suspect removed a cash register from the store and fled in a vehicle.  The suspect is a male about 30 years of age, with a mustache, and was wearing a “Dallas Cowboys” sweat shirt with a hood.  Anyone who can identify the individuals 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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Corpus Christi Police Daily Blotter