Gulf Coast Violent Offenders & Fugitive Task Force Arrests Suspect in Aggravated Assault

Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 3:15pm
Location: 9337 South Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/wz6g6
Offense: Aggravated Assault 
Case Number: 1401150093

Two men reported to the Corpus Christi Police that a 47-year-old man assaulted them at a local storage facility on Wednesday, January 15, 2014.  The man was upset when police were called the day before due to the suspect having several dogs in the storage unit.

The 32-year-old man told Officers that he pulled the attacker off the 52-year-old man and forced the suspect out of the office. The 32-year-old man told Officers the 47-year-old man got a handgun and used the gun as hammer to strike the glass door causing an estimated $200 dollars worth of damage.

The 32-year-old man told Officers the 47-year-old man left prior to law enforcement arrival. The 32-year-old man had minor injuries, but the 52-year-old man was taken to Spohn Memorial by CCFD Emergency Personnel with non-life threatening injuries.

Corpus Christi Homicide/Robbery Detectives were able  to identify and obtain an arrest warrant for Huyen Nguyen (10/18/66) for Aggravated Assault (Causing Serious Bodily Injury).  The charge is a  Second Degree Felony punishable by up to 20 years and a $10,000 fine.  Nguyen’s bond was set at $170,000.

On January 24, 2014, Nguyen was arrested by the Gulf Coast Violent Offender and Fugitive Task Force at 3338 Holly Road.  Nguyen was booked at the City Detention Center.

Three Arrested During Narcotics Raid

Date:  January 23, 2014, 10:45pm
Location:  1458 19th Street
Offense:  Search Warrant
Case Number: 1401230155

 On Thursday, January 23, 2014 at approximately 10:45pm Narcotics Vice Investigation Division Officers along with the assistance of  “K” Shift Patrol Officers conducted an operation in regards to a drug house located at 1458 19th St.

The 19th Street residence had been the target of an ongoing narcotics investigation.  NVID officers had the residence under surveillance as they prepared to serve a search and arrest warrant when a wanted individual named Jamie Jesus Garcia (10/02/80) left the residence.

Garcia was pulled over and the traffic stop resulted in the recovery of approximately one ounce of powder cocaine.  Garcia and his passenger Joshua Stewart (08/11/85) were both subsequently arrested.  They were both charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance.

At approximately 10:57pm, NVID officers served a search warrant at 1458 19th St.  Officers seized 5.71 ounces of powder Cocaine, 1.98 ounces of Crack Cocaine and seven dosage units (2 grams) of MDMA (Ecstasy).  The drugs have a total street value of $10,845.  Officers additionally seized a 2003 Chevrolet Suburban. 

Juan Jesus Chapa (04/07/82) was also arrested and charged with  Manufacturing/Delivery of a Controlled Substance.  All three men were booked at the City Detention Center.

Thieves Take Empty Cash Register

Date:  January 6, 2014, 2:16am
Location:  2763 S. Staples Street
Event:  Burglary of a Building
Case Number:  1401060013

Corpus Christi Police Detectives are asking the public’s assistance to identify the individuals involved in the burglary of the Jalisco’s Meat Market.  The suspects gained entry into the building and stole a cash register.

Video surveillance clips of the suspects have been uploaded to the police department’s CorpusChristiPD YouTube site at http://youtu.be/xBVXfu7omw8.

Anyone with any information on the identity of the suspects is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com.  Tipsters will earn a cash reward if the suspects are identified and arrested.

Do You Know These Partners in Crime?

Date:  January 3, 2014, 3:58am
Location:  2763 S. Staples Street

Event:  Burglary of a Building
Case Number:  1401030037

Corpus Christi Police Detectives are asking the public’s assistance to identify the individuals involved in the burglary of the Jalisco’s Meat Market.  The suspects gained entry into the building and fled when the burglary alarm sounded.

Video surveillance clips of the suspects have been uploaded to the police department’s CorpusChristiPD YouTube site at http://youtu.be/q74bop8yhAw.

Anyone with any information on the identity of the suspects is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com.  Tipsters will earn a cash reward if the suspects are identified and arrested.

Help Us Solve This Robbery and Earn Some Cash

Date:  January 7, 2014, 10:45pm
Location:  5701 Williams Drive
Event:  Robbery
Case Number:  1401070127

Corpus Christi Police Detectives are asking the public’s assistance to identify the individual who can be seen arriving in a dark-colored vehicle and entering a local gentleman’s club.  The man befriends a 21-year-old man who is possession of several thousands of dollars.  The man invites the victim to another local gentleman’s club, but stop by a local apartment complex at the man’s request.  Once at the complex, the victim is assaulted and robbed.  Police Detectives would like to identify and speak to the man in the video.

Video surveillance clips of the man have been uploaded to the police department’s CorpusChristiPD YouTube account at http://youtu.be/2hsdZxIyvF4. He was last seen wearing a baseball cap, a colored jacket, and dark-colored pants.

If you have any information on this crime or know the identity of the man in the video, please call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com.  Tipsters will earn a cash reward if the suspect or suspects are identified and arrested.

Patrol Report January 23, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 166 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight January 22 to 6:00am January 23, 2014. These are a sample of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Adam” District

Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 23:34

Location: 850 Rand Morgan Road http://goo.gl/maps/LosLL

Offense: Burglary of a Building (Penal Code Section 30.02) State Jail Felony

Case Number: 1401230001

A 58-year-old man reported a burglary to a business located at 850 Rand Morgan Road to Corpus Christi Police Wednesday. Corpus Christi Police responded to an alarm at 11:30pm and found an open window to the business. The 58-year-old man responded and told Officers some unknown person stacked property by the window, but nothing appeared missing.

 

Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 18:01

Location: 3829 Highway 77 http://goo.gl/maps/RRezt

Offense: Aggravated Robbery (Penal Code Section 29.03) 1st Degree Felony

Case Number: 1401220132

A 48-year-old man reported an aggravated robbery attempt at a store located at 3829 U.S. Highway 77 to Corpus Christi Police Wednesday night. The 48-year-old man told Officers an unknown person called the store to demand cash card numbers and voiced a threat of violence if the manager did not comply with the demand. Corpus Christi Police worked with the cooperation of the store employees to investigate the event. No injuries or damage was reported and the store was evacuated as a precaution. The store employees had the store closed from about 6:00pm until 7:45pm until the threat subsided and then the store re-opened for normal use. Corpus Christi Police continue to investigate to identify the person who called the threat of violence.

 

“Delta” District

Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 8:40am

Location: Alameda Street at Texan Trail http://goo.gl/maps/QSNO9

Event: Major Vehicle Crash

Crash Number: C1400314

Corpus Christi Police responded to a vehicle crash at the intersection of Alameda Street and Texan Trail at about 8:00am Wednesday morning. Responding Officers learned a black 2009 Toyota Camry driven by a 31-year-old woman turned left and struck a 67-year-old male pedestrian in the crosswalk. The 67-year-old man was taken to the hospital by ambulance for treatment of non life-threatening injuries.

 

Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 16:47

Location: 3000 Eisenhower Street http://goo.gl/maps/P0PHo

Offense: Assault on a Public Servant (Penal Code Section 22.01) 3rd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1401220059

Corpus Christi Police arrested 38-year-old Elton Holmes (12/19/1975) for public intoxication, fail to identify and assault on a public servant at the 3000 block of Eisenhower Street Wednesday. Corpus Christi Police responded to a man who caused a disturbance on the 3000 block of Eisenhower Street. Officers found Holmes who matched the description of the man who caused the disturbance and arrested Holmes for public intoxication. Officers learned Holmes originally used a false name to identify himself, so Officers additionally charged Homes with Failure to Identify. Officers spoke to Holmes to gather factual information and Holmes struck the Officer. Officers additionally charged Holmes with assault on a public servant and then delivered Holmes to the city detention center.

 

Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 18:49

Location: 1502 Frank Street http://goo.gl/maps/H6hY6

Offense: Arson (Penal Code Section 28.02) 2nd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1401220128

The Corpus Christi Fire Department responded to a fire at a vacant hotel located at 1502 Frank Street at 6:49pm Wednesday. Fire Fighters told Officers the fire was suspicious and an investigation was initiated for arson.

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.

Do you know who owns this red truck? Call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS

Date:  January 10, 2014, 4:09pm
Location:  6301 IH 37  http://goo.gl/maps/SW1mw
Event:  Burglary of a Vehicle
Case Number:  131200096

Corpus Christi Police Detectives are asking the public’s assistance to identify the driver and passenger in this red pick-up truck.  The suspect can be seen driving through the business parking area, pull over and burglarize a black pick-up truck taking a tool box.

Video surveillance clips of the suspects and suspect vehicle have been uploaded to the police department’s CorpusChristiPD YouTube site at http://youtu.be/ZJULkXzH0vY.

Anyone with any information on the suspect’s identity is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com.  Tipsters will earn a cash reward if the suspects are identified and arrested.

Patrol Report January 22, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 156 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight January 21 to 6:00am January 22, 2014. These are a sample of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Adam” District

Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 12:47pm

Location: 4120 Highway 77 Access http://goo.gl/maps/o19qM

Offense: Burglary of a Vehicle (Penal Code Section 30.04) Class A Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1401210058

A 29-year-old man reported a burglary to his vehicle at a restaurant located at 4120 U.S. Highway 77 to the Corpus Christi Police Tuesday. The 29-year-old man told Officers some unknown person took five tires and rims valued at $1,500 from the back of his truck without permission while he was inside the restaurant.

 

“Bravo” District

Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 6:34am

Location: 2006 Airline Road http://goo.gl/maps/xNZYS

Offense: Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle (Penal Code Section 31.07) State Jail Felony

Case Number: 1401210019

A 36-year-old woman reported her red 2008 Honda dirt bike stolen from in front of her apartment located at 2006 Airline Road to Corpus Christi Police Tuesday morning. The 36-year-old woman discovered information that her bike was at a home on the 1600 block of Daly. Corpus Christi Police recovered the bike to return to the 36-year-old woman. Officers identified two 14-year-old boys who may be responsible for the theft, but continue to investigate and no arrests have been made.

 

“Charlie” District

Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 17:55

Location: 3900 South Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/Z26F4

Offense: Unlawful Carrying a Weapon (Penal Code Section 46.02) Class A Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1401210116

Corpus Christi Police arrested 38-year-old Richard Hisle (6/11/1975) for unlawful carrying a weapon and possession of a controlled substance at a shopping center located at the 3900 block of South Padre Island Drive Tuesday. Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint of a man in the parking lot with a handgun at 5:55pm Tuesday. Corpus Christi Police met Hisle and found a handgun in his waistband and without a concealed handgun carry license. The Officers arrested Hisle for unlawful carrying a weapon and then discovered contraband with Hisle which the Officers believe to be methamphetamine. The Officers additionally charged Hisle with possession of a controlled substance and delivered Hisle to the city detention center.

 

“Delta” District

Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 2:41am

Location: 200 Watson Street http://goo.gl/maps/Sb7K4

Offense: Arson (Penal Code Section 28.02) 2nd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1401220011

Corpus Christi Fire Department responded to two homes on fire on the 200 block of Watson Street Wednesday morning and suspect the fires were caused intentionally. Arson Investigators began to collect evidence and information once the fire was extinguished.

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.

Elderly Woman Injured During Purse Snatching

Date: Monday, January 20, 2014, 17:32
Location: 1250 Flour Bluff Drive http://goo.gl/maps/31Ov2
Offense: Aggravated Robbery (Penal Code Section 29.03) 1st Degree Felony
Case Number: 1401200123

Corpus Christi Police are asking the public’s assistance to help identify the individual involved in the robbery of a 70-year-old woman.    The victim told Officers she was walking through the Wal-Mart parking lot when the driver of a black Honda Civic drove by and grabbed her purse.

Surveillance video shows the suspect vehicle and the driver snatching the woman’s purse.  The vehicle can be seen headed northbound on Flour Bluff Drive.  Clips of the surveillance video have been uploaded to the CorpusChristiPD YouTube account at http://youtu.be/s7A3AGwLaX0.

The woman sustained minor injuries, but refused medical treatment.

Anyone with any information on this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com.  Tipsters will earn a cash reward if the robber is identified and arrested.

 

Patrol Report January 21, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 173 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight January 20 to 6:00am January 21, 2014. These are a sample of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

“Adam” District

Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 00:55

Location: 2700 Carver Drive http://goo.gl/maps/Ii3ci

Offense: Discharge a Firearm Inside a Municipality (Penal Code Section 42.12) Class A Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1401210007

Corpus Christi Police arrested 31-year-old Mario Saldana (11/16/1982) on the 2700 block of Carver Drive Tuesday morning for evading detention. Corpus Christi Police responded to several complaints of a person who discharged a firearm on the 2700 block of Carver Drive at 12:55am. Officers saw several people outside a residence and asked about the noise. Two men told the Officers the firearm was discharged at some other place; but, the Officers saw spent casings littered on the ground by the three people. The Officers demanded the three to keep their hands in view and to approach the Officers carefully so a safe investigation may be conducted for the discharge of a firearm. One of the men, Saldana, refused to comply with the Officers commands and went into a house. Saldana then came outside the house and complied with Officers several minutes after having gone into the house. Officers arrested Saldana for evading and then collected evidence to support a criminal complaint for discharge a firearm inside the city limits.

Date: Monday, January 20, 2014, 23:29

Location: 13600 Northwest Boulevard http://goo.gl/maps/k9e0p

Event: Major Vehicle Crash

Crash Number: C1400291

Corpus Christi Police responded to a vehicle crash with a pedestrian at 11:30pm at the 13600 block of Northwest Boulevard Monday night. Officers learned a gold 2002 Toyota Sequoia travelled west on Northwest Boulevard and struck a 26-year-old male pedestrian in the roadway. The 26-year-old man was taken to the hospital by ambulance for treatment of non life-threatening injuries. No citations were issued and the Sequoia was driven away by the 21-year-old female driver.

Date: Monday, January 20, 2014, 13:52

Location: 2240 North Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/P3bX3

Offense: Burglary of a Habitation (Penal Code Section 30.02) 2nd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1401200090

A 25-year-old woman reported a burglary of a habitation at her apartment located at 2240 North Padre Island Drive to Corpus Christi Police Monday. The 25-year-old woman told Officers she was away from her apartment for the past weekend and when she returned, she found the front door to her apartment open. The 25-year-old woman told Officers she found the inside of her apartment ransacked and her electronics valued at about $3,400 dollars missing from inside the home. The 25-year-old woman told Officers she found the back door was pried open.

Date: Monday, January 20, 2014, 10:56am

Location: 1500 Barcelona Drive http://goo.gl/maps/WhL8w

Offense: Burglary of a Vehicle (Penal Code Section 30.04) Class A Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1401200065

A 30-year-old man reported a burglary to his vehicle at the 1500 block of Barcelona Drive to Corpus Christi Police Monday morning. The 30-year-old man told Officers he left musical instruments in his blue 2002 Dodge Durango while it was parked and unattended overnight and some unknown person forced entry into the vehicle and took the instruments from inside the vehicle without permission.

“Bravo” District

Date: Monday, January 20, 2014, 10:33am

Location: 4938 Staples Street http://goo.gl/maps/yK93V

Offense: Burglary of a Building (Penal Code Section 30.02) State Jail Felony

Case Number: 1401200054

A 52-year-old man reported a burglary at 4938 Staples Street to Corpus Christi Police Monday morning. The 52-year-old man told Officers some unknown person came into the building which is under construction, and stole a jack hammer valued at about $1,000 dollars and several light fixtures.

Date: Monday, January 20, 2014, 17:32

Location: 1250 Flour Bluff Drive http://goo.gl/maps/31Ov2

Offense: Aggravated Robbery (Penal Code Section 29.03) 1st Degree Felony

Case Number: 1401200123

A 70-year-old woman reported a robbery at a store parking lot located at 1250 Flour Bluff Drive to Corpus Christi Police Monday. The 70-year-old woman told Officers she walked in the parking lot at 5:30pm and a black Honda Civic approached her from behind and the driver reached out and stole her purse. The 70-year-old woman said the driver was a man who wore a black shirt and the car left the parking lot and drove north on Flour Bluff Drive. The 70-year-old woman reported a minor injury as a result of the event.

“Charlie” District

Date: Monday, January 20, 2014, 9:17am

Location: 6000 Lost Creek Drive http://goo.gl/maps/IttkD

Offense: Burglary of a Habitation (Penal Code Section 30.02) 2nd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1401200045

A 66-year-old man reported a burglary to his home located at the 6000 block of Lost Creek Drive to Corpus Christi Police Monday. The 66-year-old man told Officers someone kicked in the back door to his home to gain entry while the house was unattended and the person stole about $9,000 dollars worth of electronics from the home. The 66-year-old man told Officers he suspects two specific people who may be responsible for this event.

“Delta” District

Date: Monday, January 20, 2014, 22:50

Location: 300 North Chaparral Street http://goo.gl/maps/ODQDb

Offense:  Criminal Mischief (Penal Code Section 28.03) Class B Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1401200165

Corpus Christi Police arrested 36-year-old Melissa Yarborough (2/6/1977) for Driving While Intoxicated, Criminal Mischief, and Resisting Arrest at the 300 block of North Chaparral Street Monday night. Corpus Christi Police responded to a single vehicle crash at the 300 block of North Chaparral Street at 10:50pm in which a white 2011 Ford Crown Victoria struck a traffic barricade. Officers found Yarborough in the Crown Victoria and Yarborough became aggressive and violent toward the Officers. Officers arrested Yarborough for driving while intoxicated and then for resisting arrest. The Officers impounded the Crown Victoria and Yarborough kicked the interior of the patrol car which caused damage to the door. Officers additionally charged Yarborough with Criminal Mischief and then delivered Yarborough 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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