Adam District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report April 30, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 193 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight April 29 to 7:40 a.m. April 30, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Adam” District

Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2014, 22:49
Location: 10602 Interstate Highway 37
Offense: Aggravated Robbery (Penal Code Section 29.03) 1st Degree Felony
Case Number: 1404290154

A 20-year-old woman reported an aggravated robbery at a fast food restaurant located at 10602 Interstate Highway 37 to the Corpus Christi Police Tuesday night. The 20-year-old woman told Officers a man and a woman entered the restaurant with masks that covered their faces and the man displayed a handgun. The 20-year-old woman told Officers the man demanded money from the register. The 20-year-old woman told Officers that she (the 20-year-old woman) and her 16-year-old co-worker ran from the store and were not injured. The two masked suspects left prior to law enforcement arrival and the 20-year-old woman told Officers she did not believe anything was taken by the suspects.

 

Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2014, 2:16am
Location: 3002 McKinzie
Offense: Theft (Penal Code Section 31.03) Class C Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1404300016

Corpus Christi Police arrested 20-year-old Frank Barrientes (12/14/1993) for stealing a box of condoms from a convenience store at 3002 McKinzie Road Wednesday morning. A 44-year-old store clerk reported a theft and explained to Officers that a man took a box of condoms valued at under $5 dollars and the man got into a white Nissan Sentra and left without paying for the merchandise. The 44-year-old man provided the license plate number to Officers. The Officers went to the registered address and found the Sentra. Officers contacted Barrientes and discovered evidence of the crime and learned Barrientes had a warrant for his arrest for burglary. Officers arrested Barrientes and delivered him to the city detention center.

 

“Delta” District

Date: Monday, April 28, 2014, 20:58
Location: 2800 Santa Fe Street
Offense: Possession of Marijuana (Health and Safety Code Section 481.121) State Jail Felony
Case Number: 1404280175

Corpus Christi Police arrested 26-year-old Hector Gutierrez (9/7/1987) for possession of 3.5 pounds of marijuana Monday on the 2800 block of Santa Fe Street. A Corpus Christi Police Officer conducted speed enforcement at about 9pm Monday night. The Officer conducted a traffic stop when he saw a black 1995 Acura Integra travel faster that the posted speed limit. The Integra fled from the Officer, but once stopped, the Officer arrested the driver, Gutierrez for evading arrest and for operating a vehicle as an unlicensed driver. The Officer discovered 3.5 pounds of marijuana in the vehicle and Gutierrez was additionally charged. The Officer delivered Gutierrez to the city detention center and impounded the vehicle.

 

Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2014, 20:22
Location: Leopard Street at Navigation Boulevard
Event: Major Vehicle Crash
Crash Number: C1401675

A 23-year-old pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in the intersection of Leopard Street and Navigation Boulevard Tuesday night. The 23-year-old man pushed a disabled black 2000 Honda Accord north on Navigation Boulevard through the intersection with Leopard Street at 8:22pm. A black Chevrolet Camaro operated by a 27-year-old man traveled east on Leopard Street and struck the Accord and the 23-year-old man. The 23-year-old man was transported to the hospital by ambulance for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. No citations were issued and no other injuries were reported.

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, Narcotics/Vice Division

Police Announce “Drug Take Back” Results

Local Drug Enforcement Authorities announced the results of the Drug Take Back event which was held on April 26th, 2014. The following weights were announced:

HEB, 3033 S. Port Ave., Corpus Christi, Texas             67.2 kgs

HEB, 5313 Saratoga Blvd, Corpus Christi, Texas            129.6 kgs

HEB, 11110 Leopard, Corpus Christi, Texas           52.8 kgs

HEB, 1145 Waldron Rd., Corpus Christi, Texas         40.8 kgs

HEB, 106 S. San Patricio, Sinton, Texas                  10.0 kgs

HEB, 101 E. Goodnight Ave, Aransas Pass, Texas            11.4 kgs

HEB, 1600 Wildcat Dr., Portland, Texas               54.6 kgs

HEB, 409 E. Kleberg Ave., Kingsville, Texas         60.8 kgs

HEB, 1115 E. Main St, Alice, Texas (New Location)    57.4 kgs

NAS/CCAD April 24, 2014                              59.0 kgs

KIII                                                 159.4 kgs

Collected prior to Take Back Day                     332.3 kgs

 

Total              1,035.3 kilograms (2,277.66 pounds)

Thank you to all who volunteered and for those who participated to prevent misuse and pollution from unused and expired medications.

Bravo District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report April 29, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 212 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight April 28 to 7:45 a.m. April 29, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Bravo” District

Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2014, 3:30am
Location: 8041 South Padre Island Drive
Offense: Burglary of a Building (Penal Code Section 30.02) State Jail Felony
Case Number: 1404290013

Corpus Christi Police arrested two people for burglary at a storage lot located at 8041 South Padre Island Drive after the lot owner saw the action on surveillance video. A 31-year-old woman phoned the Corpus Christi Police and told the Police call taker that she had video monitoring of the storage lot displayed at her home and she saw a person cut a hole in the fence to enter the lot. The responding Officers found 30-year-old Robert Phillips (6/8/1983) hiding in the storage lot and found 40-year-old Laura Ybanez (1/3/1974) with a nearby vehicle. The Officers gathered evidence to support a criminal charge against Ybanez and Phillips, so the Officers arrested Phillips and Ybanez for burglary and delivered them to the city detention center.

 

“Delta” District

Date: Monday, April 28, 2014, 19:44
Location: 2000 block of South Staples Street
Offense: Racing (Transportation Code Section 545.420) Class B Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1404280161

Corpus Christi Police arrested 23-year-old Cameron Brown (9/17/1990) for racing, endangering a child, and driving while his license was suspended on the 2000 block of South Staples Street Monday evening. A Corpus Christi Police Officer was in the parking lot of a business at Six Points having completed a check of a falsely activated business alarm when the Officer heard the sound of engines and saw two vehicles at the stop light at Staples and Brown Lee Boulevard. The Officer then saw the two vehicles engage in a speed contest once the traffic light turned green. The Officer chased after the vehicles and saw the vehicles travel 70 miles per hour in a 35 mile per hour zone. The Officer caught up to one of the vehicles, a black 2009 Mercedes, and arrested the driver, Cameron Brown. The Officer saw a four-year old boy in the back seat without a child safety restraint. The Officer also learned that Brown had a suspended driver’s license. The Officer released the child and the vehicle to another family member and then delivered Brown to the city detention center.

 

Date: Monday, April 28, 2014, 7:42
Location: 23rd Street at Mary Street
Offense: Forgery (Penal Code Section 32.21) Class A Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1404280048

Corpus Christi Police arrested 40-year-old Rosa Guillen (1/25/1974) for forgery of a financial instrument and for possession of a controlled substance on Mary Street Monday afternoon. A Corpus Christi Police Officer responded to a complaint of prostitution activity and investigated Guillen. The Officer discovered Guillen had identifying information and several credit cards for several different people along with other evidence of financial crimes. The Officer also discovered a crystal substance which the Officer believes is methamphetamine with Guillen so the Officer arrested Guillen for Forgery and for Possession of a controlled substance. The Officer then delivered Guillen to the city detention 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.

Community Outreach

Peace Officers Memorial Day Ceremony set for May 12th

CCPD Honor Guard at 2013 POM Day Ceremony
CCPD Honor Guard at 2013 POM Day Ceremony

On Monday May 12th, the Corpus Christi Police Department, Nueces County Sheriff’s Office, and the Port of Corpus Christi Police Department will gather together to host the eighth annual Regional Peace Officers Memorial Day Ceremony. This year’s event once again will be held at 10:30 am at the Solomon P. Ortiz International Center Outdoor Pavilion, 402 Harbor Drive, Corpus Christi. This year’s keynote speaker will be Corpus Christi Mayor Nelda Martinez. The ceremony is a tribute to all Peace Officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty, specifically recognizing those officers from the Coastal Bend who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their community. The public is cordially invited to attend.
The Peace Officers Memorial Day Planning Committee continues to seek current addresses for family members of the fallen officers so they can be invited and properly recognized during the ceremony. If you are a family member, or can provide the address for a family member of any of these fallen officers please contact:

Captain Russell Sherman
Corpus Christi Police Department
(361) 826-2834
RussellS@cctexas.com

Tom Brown
Corpus Christi Police Department
Volunteer Coordinator
(361) 886-2832
TomB@cctexas.com

NUECES COUNTY FALLEN OFFICERS

Corpus Christi City Marshal
Elias Mussett Jr.
END OF WATCH: May 6, 1892

Corpus Christi Police Officer
Luther B. Prather
END OF WATCH: September 14, 1919

Corpus Christi Police Officer
Joseph L. Moon
END OF WATCH: June 10, 1938

Corpus Christi Police Officer
Roy N. Smith
END OF WATCH: April 20, 1953

Corpus Christi Police Officer
Frank E. Dolan
END OF WATCH: February 12, 1960

Corpus Christi Police Officer
John W. Sartain
END OF WATCH: August 20, 1971

Corpus Christi Police Officer
Ruben T. Almanza
END OF WATCH: July 27, 1984

Corpus Christi Police Officer
Joseph D. Bock
END OF WATCH: September 9, 1987

Corpus Christi Police Officer
Juan R. Prieto
END OF WATCH: February 2, 1993

Corpus Christi Police Officer
Matthew Thebeau
END OF WATCH: January 20, 2008

Corpus Christi Police Officer
Stuart J. Alexander
END OF WATCH: March 11, 2009

Port Of Corpus Christi Police Officer
James Saavedra
END OF WATCH: December 19, 2007

Nueces County Sheriff’s Deputy
Thomas Nolan
END OF WATCH: August 13, 1860

Nueces County Sheriff
Matthew Nolan
END OF WATCH: December 22, 1864

Nueces County Sheriff
Dennis J. Kelly
END OF WATCH: June 13, 1870

Nueces County Sheriff’s Deputy
Thomas Shaw
END OF WATCH: September 1877

Nueces County Sheriff’s Deputy
Alexander S. Downs J.
END OF WATCH: October 16, 1932

Nueces County Sheriff’s Deputy
Irvin M. Brown
END OF WATCH: February 13, 1995

Nueces County Constable Pct 1
Patrick  Freely
END OF WATCH: March 25, 1917

Nueces County Constable Pct 1
R.R. Bledsoe
END OF WATCH: July 5, 1925

Nueces County Constable Pct 1
Carl M. Bisbee
END OF WATCH: July 6, 1925

Nueces County Constable Pct 6
Patrick S. Runyon
END OF WATCH: February 7, 1981

Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division

Police Arrest Man for Indecency With a Child

Date: Monday, April 28, 2014, 16:22
Location: 901 Leopard Street
Offense: Warrant of Arrest (Code of Criminal Procedure Section 15.01)
Case Number: 14002427

A 43-year-old man surrendered to law enforcement after the Corpus Christi Police obtained an arrest warrant from the Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 for indecent exposure incidents at Wilson Elementary. Jesus Hurtado (2/1/1971) was taken into custody at the Nueces County Sheriff’s Office at 4:22pm after Hurtado voluntarily surrendered. Hurtado is charged with indecency with a child, a 3rd degree felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine. The bond for Hurtado was set at $100,000 dollars.

Community Outreach, Traffic Safety Division

Corpus Christi Police Demonstrate Motorcycle Skills

Senior Officers T. Cabello; B. Nunez; Lieutenant I. Soza; L. Lopez; and J. Elliott competed in the Motorcycle Skills Competition in Grand Prairie, Texas
Senior Officers T. Cabello; B. Nunez; Lieutenant I. Soza; L. Lopez; and J. Elliott competed in the Motorcycle Skills Competition in Grand Prairie, Texas
Officers display their trophies from the Motorcycle Skill Competition
Officers display their trophies from the Motorcycle Skills Competition

Five Corpus Christi Police Motorcycle Officers who are assigned to the Traffic Safety Section traveled to Grand Prairie, TX to compete in the 2014 JWA Police Motorcycle Skills and Competition Rodeo the week of April 21st.  Our Officers who represented the Corpus Christi Police Department were Lt. I. Soza; Senior Officers J. Elliott; L. Lopez, R. Nunez; and T. Cabello.  City, county, and state troopers from Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas attended the event.  A total of 110 competitors were on hand to demonstrate their motor skills in hopes to be the best.  The event consisted of three days of extensive training and two days of competition.  A total of 9 trophies were awarded to our Officers which speaks high volumes for our motorcycle unit.  The following are the results from our officers:  Cabello – 1st place Division 3 Expert Main Competition, 1st place Eliminator Course, 2nd place 4 Man Race, 3rd place Challenge Run, and 3rd place Mr. Rodeo.  Nunez – 1st place Division 3 Novice.  Soza – 2nd place Division 3 novice.  Elliott – 6th place Division 2 novice.  Lopez – 7th place Division 2 novice.  “These officers did an outstanding job in placing CCPD on the competitive market and bringing home this hardware”, Lt. Soza said.  “There is a lot of talent in this unit…  My goal is to exploit those talents and continue to train hard with the continued support from our administration.”  Lt. Soza said that there will be other motorcycle rodeos they plan to attend but always places his priority first in the departments needs and mission.  ​ 

Bravo District, Charlie District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report April 28, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 577 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight April 25 to 7:00 a.m. April 28, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Bravo” District

Date: Sunday, April 27, 2014, 16:42
Location: 15800 El Socorro Loop
Offense: Criminal Trespass (Penal Code Section 30.05) Class B Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1404270135

Corpus Christi Police responded to a truck that got stuck off-road and started a fire near Sea Pines and El Socorro Loop on Padre Island Sunday afternoon. Large amounts of smoke went through the neighborhood and even across the Laguna Madre and into Flour Bluff. The Corpus Christi Fire Department extinguished the fire and found the truck stuck and burned. The Corpus Christi Police Officers found an 18-year-old man who was the passenger of the truck. The 18-year-old man identified the 18-year-old driver and owner of the truck. No injuries were reported and the only property damage reported was the truck which was a black 2014 Chevrolet Silverado pickup. The 18-year-old driver of the pickup fled the scene before law enforcement arrived and Officers had not located the 18-year-old driver of the truck by this report. The Officers are investigating the 18-year-old driver of the truck as a suspect in Criminal Trespass and Reckless Destruction.

 

Photo contributed by Chief Dale Scott, Nueces County Emergency Services District #2
Burned truck at the 15800 block of El Socorro Loop. Photo contributed by Fire Chief Dale Scott, Nueces County Emergency Services District #2

 

“Charlie” District

Date: Sunday, April 27, 2014, 16:12
Location: 5200 Weber Road
Offense: Possession of a Controlled Substance (Health and Safety Code Section 481.115) State Jail Felony
Case Number: 1404270125

Corpus Christi Police arrested 36-year-old John Houston (2/15/1978) for possession of a controlled substance on the 5200 block of Weber Road Sunday afternoon. A Corpus Christi Police Officer conducted a traffic stop at 4:12pm after he saw Houston on the cell phone while driving on the 5200 block of Weber Road. The Officer discovered Houston had no license or proof of insurance for the vehicle. The Officer impounded the truck and discovered contraband which the Officer believed to be synthetic marijuana and cocaine. The Officer arrested Houston for possession of a controlled substance. The Officer also arrested the passenger, 27-year-old Eric Trevino (6/15/1986) for three warrants for his arrest and for failing to identify himself as a fugitive from justice. The Officer delivered Houston and Trevino to the city detention center.

 

“Delta” District

Date: Sunday, April 27, 2014, 22:13
Location: 3118 Baldwin Boulevard
Offense: Fraudulent Possession of Identifying Information (Penal Code Section 32.51) 3rd Degree Felony
Case Number: 1404270162

Corpus Christi Police arrested two men for a burglary to a vehicle and fraudulent possession of identifying information at 3118 Baldwin Boulevard Sunday night. A 65-year-old woman reported the burglary to the Corpus Christi Police at 10:13pm. The 65-year-old woman explained to the Officers that she washed laundry at a Laundromat and noticed the dome light illuminated in her vehicle. The 65-year-old woman told Officers she went outside and saw a man take her purse from inside the vehicle and the man left. The 65-year-old woman described the suspect to Corpus Christi Police Officers and the Officers located 33-year-old Rene Vela (1/3/1981) and 30-year-old Ismael Lopez (5/30/1983), who matched the description, on Baldwin Boulevard. The Officers discovered evidence of the crime and arrested Vela for burglary and arrested Lopez for fraudulent possession of identifying information. The Officers then delivered Vela and Lopez to the city detention center.

 

Date: Monday, April 28, 2014, 6:37am
Location: 317 Peoples Street
Offense: Burglary of a Vehicle (Penal Code Section 30.04) Class A Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1404280044

Corpus Christi Police arrested 35-year-old Sedric Luckerson (11/29/1978) for burglary of a vehicle at 317 Peoples Street Monday morning. A 32-year-old man reported the burglary to the Corpus Christi Police at 6:37am and explained to the Officers that he walked his dog in the morning and saw a man take tools out of a truck which the 32-year-old man knew was owned by another person. The 32-year-old man described the suspect to the Officers and said the suspect ran from the scene before law enforcement arrived. Corpus Christi Police Officers found Luckerson at Lipan and Upper Broadway. The Officers discovered evidence of the crime and the arrested Luckerson and then delivered him to the city detention center for burglary of a vehicle.

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 Safely Apprehend Man Who Threatened to Jump Off Downtown Building

Date: Sunday, April 27, 2014, 17:37
Location: 101 North Upper Broadway Street
Event: Mental Commitment (Health and Safety Code Section 573.001)
Case Number: 1404270131

Corpus Christi Police prevented a 38-year-old man from jumping off the building at 101 North Upper Broadway Street Sunday night and took the 38-year-old man to the hospital to get him needed help. The Corpus Christi Police responded to a call of a man who threatened to jump form the 19th floor of the building at 5:37pm and a Patrol Officer established face to face dialog with the man at 5:45pm. The Corpus Christi Police Hostage Negotiation Team was paged to respond, but two of the team members were on duty and responded to continue dialog with the 38-year-old man. The man peacefully surrendered to Police at 6:18pm and agreed to go to the hospital for treatment. No injuries were reported. The supervisor at the scene spoke to the management of the building who said they will review the security and safety plan for the building to prevent this type of event in the future.

Community Outreach

Animal Care Services Teams with Kaplan College to Raise Awareness

Students and volunteers from Kaplan College fan out around City Hall Thursday to raise awareness on responsible pet ownership.
Students and volunteers from Kaplan College fan out around City Hall Thursday to raise awareness on responsible pet ownership.

Over 80 students  and volunteers from Kaplan College joined Animal Care Services staff Thursday afternoon as they canvassed the neighborhoods around City Hall to raise awareness on responsible pet ownership.  The neighborhood is a source of frequent complaints to ACS and City Hall staff about stray dogs and cats.  Volunteers and staff went door to door, met with homeless shelters employees and their clients, as well as local businesses owners to drop off flyers and educate the public on:

  • Responsible pet ownership and city ordinances
  • Leash law and fencing
  • Pet overpopulation and the importance of spay/neuter surgery
  • Importance of rabies vaccinations
  • Proper nutrition for pets.

ACS staff and volunteers met with many homeless pet owners to encourage them to vaccinate and spay or neuter their pets.  ACS staff were able to schedule free spay/neuter surgeries for many pet owners.  The money to pay for the surgeries will  come from the $30,000 ASPCA Rachael Ray award that Animal Care Services won last August . Homeless pet owners were given bags of dog food, leashes, and educated on animal wellness. In addition to the responsible pet ownership advice, Kaplan students took vital signs and gave wellness advice to the homeless.

Kaplan students will be at Animal Care Services, 2626 Holly Rd, today at 10:00AM to volunteer throughout the facility. Students will bathe, socialize, and assist with adoptable pets. Students will also be invited to watch spay/neuter surgeries and assist in the shelter veterinarian clinic.

Bravo District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report April 25, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 199 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight April 24 to 7:20 a.m. April 25, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 “Bravo” District

Date: Thursday, April 24, 2014, 22:15
Location: 700 Monette Drive
Event: Death Investigation
Case Number: 1404240155

An 84-year-old man reported a death unattended by a physician on the 700 block of Monette Drive to the Corpus Christi Police Thursday night. Corpus Christi Police determined a 108 year old woman who was born in May 1905 had died from natural causes at her home.

 

Date: Thursday, April 24, 2014, 23:07
Location: Hustlin Hornet Drive at Waldron Road
Offense: Driving While Intoxicated with a Blood Alcohol Content Over .15 (Penal Code Section 49.04) Class A Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1404240163

Corpus Christi Police arrested 38-year-old Naomi Campos (11/21/1975) for driving while intoxicated with a blood alcohol content over .15 on the 2600 block of Waldron Road Thursday night after her passenger poured out a beer in front of a Corpus Christi Police Officer. The Corpus Christi Police Officer was in the outside lane and Campos drove a black 1995 Chevrolet pickup in the inside lane when the 41-year-old passenger of the pickup stretched her arm out the window and poured out liquid from a beer can in front of the Officer. The Officer moved forward to view other beer cans inside the truck so he conducted a traffic stop for the open alcoholic beverage container violation. The Officer arrested Campos and impounded the truck. The 41-year-old woman was released at the scene and the Officer then delivered Campos to the city detention 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.

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