Adam District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Help Catch These Purse Thieves

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Date: November 11, 2013, 11:52am
Location: 4101 Hwy 77 Access SB
Event:  Aggravated Robbery
Case Number:  1311110073

Corpus Christi Police are asking the public’s assistance to help identify two men involved in a purse snatching.  The men were caught on surveillance video during the robbery of a 58-year-old woman.  One of the men knocked the victim to the ground and stole her purse.  The woman suffered minor injuries during the robbery.

Anyone who has any information on this robbery is asked to the Criminal Investigation Division at 361-886-2841.  If you would like to remain anonymous, 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 suspects are

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Please Help Us Find Missing Elderly Man

AlbertComptonAlmaquerCorpus Christi Police are asking the public’s assistance to help locate an elderly man who was reported missing on January 8, 2014.  Neighbors of 78-year-old Albert Compton Almaquer are concerned as they have not seen him at the residence since October 2013.

Almaquer, normally a very reliable employee  was employed as a security guard.  He has not shown up to work for the past three months or picked up his mail.  Police believe there is foul play involved in his disappearance.

If you have seen Mr. Almaquer or know of his whereabouts, please contact Detective R.L. Garcia at 361-886-2841.  If you would like to remain anonymous, please call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com.   Callers will earn a cash reward if Mr. Almaquer is located.

Update:

The Corpus Christi Police Department would like to thank the Media for highlighting our request for help and the community for their thoughts and prayers for Mr. Almaquer.

Mr. Almaquer has been found alive and well.  A friend contacted Detective R.L Garcia and provided Mr. Almaquer’s whereabouts.  Further investigation, revealed Mr. Almaquer had moved without notifying neighbors, family, and friends.

Patrol Division

Patrol Report January 13, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 530 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight January 10 to 6:00am January 13, 2014. These are a sample of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Adam” District

Date: Sunday, January 12, 2014, 2:19am

Location: 5009 Greenwood Drive http://goo.gl/maps/DprhS

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

Case Number: 1401120035

A 46-year-old woman reported a burglary to a business at 5009 Greenwood Drive Sunday morning to the Corpus Christi Police. The 46-year-old woman told Officers she is an employee to the restaurant and responded to an alarm at about 2:19am. The 46-year-old woman told Officers she found the door to the business unlocked and the safe was open with the money gone. The 46-year-old woman told Officers she believes an employee entered the restaurant while the business was closed and unoccupied and then stole the money from the safe.

 

Date: Sunday, January 12, 2014, 3:07am

Location: 14333 Interstate Highway 37 http://goo.gl/maps/B5H69

Offense: Warrant of Arrest (Code of Criminal Procedure Section 15.01)

Case Number: 1401120040

Corpus Christi Police arrested 23-year-old Jamison Moeller (11/25/1990) for several warrants for his arrest Sunday morning at Labonte Park. A Corpus Christi Police Officer saw Moeller camping at the park with a fire underneath a bridge. The Officer told Moeller to extinguish the fire and then discovered Moeller had warrants for his arrest for nonpayment of child support. The Officer arrested Moeller and delivered him to the city detention center.

 

Date: Saturday, January 11, 2014 00:28

Location: North Clarkwood Road at Interstate Highway 37 http://goo.gl/maps/7rMT2

Offense: Intoxicated Assault (Penal Code Section 49.07) 3rd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1401110007

Corpus Christi Police arrested 41-year-old Luis Villarreal (11/3/1972) for Intoxicated Assault at Interstate highway 37 at Clarkwood Road Saturday morning. Corpus Christi Police responded to a vehicle crash which involved a pedestrian at 12:28am Saturday. Officers learned a 47-year-old man was changing a tire and was struck by a gold 2005 Nissan Altima. The Altima continued to travel on the Interstate, but was followed by a witness until Corpus Christi Police responded. Corpus Christi Police arrested the operator of the Altima, 41-year-old Villarreal, and took him to the hospital for a medical evaluation and then delivered him to the city detention center. The 47-year-old man was taken to the hospital by ambulance with non life-threatening injuries.

 

Date: Friday, January 10, 2014, 22:51

Location: 1700 Melisa Lane http://goo.gl/maps/Xb4pg

Offense: Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon (Penal Code Section 46.04) 3rd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1401110008

Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint of a person who discharged a firearm at the 1700 block of Melisa Lane Friday night. Corpus Christi Police discovered a 30-year-old man accidentally shot himself in the leg while he sat in his vehicle. The 30-year-old man was taken to the hospital for treatment of his non life-threatening injury. Officers learned the 30-year-old man is a convicted felon and prohibited from possession of a firearm, so the Officers generated a criminal complaint for unlawful possession of a firearm. The 30-year-old man remained in the hospital for treatment.

 

Date: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 4:17am

Location: 4645 Ocean Drive http://goo.gl/maps/qLRsx

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

Case Number: 1401110036

Corpus Christi Police arrested 17-year-old Nathan Morales (7/31/1996) for burglary of a vehicle Saturday morning at an apartment complex located at 4645 Ocean Drive. A Corpus Christi Police Officer noticed Morales near the apartment complex at 4:15am. The Officer chose to stop the vehicle and walk through the parking lot of the apartment complex. The Officer then saw Morales and an 18-year-old man pull on the door handles to unoccupied vehicles in the parking lot. Officers stopped the two men and discovered stolen property with Morales. The 18-year-old man was released while investigation continues. Officers had enough evidence to arrest Morales for Burglary of a Vehicle and then they delivered Morales to the city detention center.

 

Date: Sunday, January 12, 2014, 6:37am

Location: 800 Division Road http://goo.gl/maps/CaC3m

Offense: Aggravated Assault (Penal Code Section 22.02) 2nd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1401120055

A 29-year-old man reported an assault at the 800 block of Division Sunday morning to the Corpus Christi Police. The 29-year-old man told Officers he walked on a dirt road and was attacked by an unknown man who cut him on the arms with a knife, then ran away. The 29-year-old man described the suspect to Officers as a man about 30 years of age with medium brown skin, about 6 feet tall, and about 185 pounds. The 29-year-old man told Officers the suspect said nothing and has no idea why the man attacked.

 

“Charlie” District

Date: Friday, January 10, 2014, 22:33

Location: 5142 Oakhurst Drive http://goo.gl/maps/2mxx4

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

Case Number: 1401100157

A 30-year-old man reported his work truck stolen from a hotel parking lot at 5142 Oakhurst Drive Friday night to the Corpus Christi Police. The 30-year-old man told Officers he went outside and saw two unknown men in his white 2000 Ford F-450 work truck and the truck left the parking lot without permission. A Corpus Christi Police Officer saw the truck on North Padre Island Drive near Bear Lane and conducted a traffic stop. The driver of the truck exited the vehicle and ran. The Officer arrested the passenger, 29-year-old Felix Garza (5/9/1984) for unauthorized use of a vehicle. An other Corpus Christi Police Officer chased and arrested the driver, 33-year-old Armando Cruz (3/11/1980) for unauthorized use of a vehicle. Officers then delivered Garza and Cruz to the city detention center and the vehicle was returned to the 30-year-old man.

 

Date: Sunday, January 12, 2014, 12:04pm

Location: 2900 Mansheim Boulevard http://goo.gl/maps/x6M0N

Offense: Aggravated Assault (Penal Code Section 22.02) 2nd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1401120090

Corpus Christi Police arrested 33-year-old Joel Pineda (8/26/1980) for aggravated assault and criminal mischief at the 2900 block of Mansheim Boulevard Sunday. Corpus Christi Police responded to a vehicle crash in which a blue 2007 Yamaha motorcycle operated by a 27-year-old man was struck by a white 2007 Ford Focus at about noon on Sunday. Witnesses told Officers that Pineda got out of the Focus and assaulted the 27-year-old man. Officers learned the 27-year-old man and Pineda know one another. Witnesses told Officers Pineda intentionally struck the motorcycle with the Focus and then Officers arrested Pineda for aggravated assault. The 27-year-old man was taken to the hospital by ambulance for treatment of non life-threatening injuries. Officers impounded the Focus and delivered Pineda to the city detention center.

 

Date: Sunday, January 12, 2014, 19:24

Location: 6900 Windy Way Drive http://goo.gl/maps/4eCIb

Offense: Aggravated Assault (Penal Code Section 22.02) 2nd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1401120140

A 40-year-old man reported an aggravated assault at his home on the 6900 block of Windy Way Drive to the Corpus Christi Police Sunday. The 40-year-old man said a blue 2007 GMC Sierra drove into his yard and the driver yelled an accusation at the 40-year-old man. The 40-year-old man told Officers he walked away from the vehicle and the truck struck him from behind causing him minor injuries. The 40-year-old man told Officers the truck then reversed and struck his parked black 2013 Ford Expedition. The 40-year-old man told Officers the truck then sped away. The 40-year-old man told Officers he does not know the man who hit him or caused the damage to his vehicle.

 

Date: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 23:21

Location: Saratoga Boulevard at Brisbane Drive http://goo.gl/maps/jgHfK

Offense: Racing (Transportation Code Section 545.420) Class B Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1401110165

Corpus Christi Police arrested 19-year-old Abel Franco (3/27/1994) for racing on Saratoga Boulevard Saturday night. A Corpus Christi Police Officer saw a white 2008 Ford pickup participate in a speed competition with a black Ford Mustang and another truck at about 11:21pm. The Officer noted in the report that the three vehicles were lined abreast on the three lanes of Saratoga, and he was able to stop the truck operated by Franco. The Officer arrested Franco and delivered him to the city detention center.

 

“Delta” District

Date: Sunday, January 12, 2014, 7:37am

Location: 500 Upper Broadway Street http://goo.gl/maps/Sc5u1

Offense: Warrant of Arrest (Code of Criminal Procedure Section 15.01)

Case Number: 1401120057

Corpus Christi Police arrested 37-year-old Michael Chance (4/6/1976) for a warrant for his arrest Sunday morning after he caused a disturbance at a church located at 500 Upper Broadway Street. Corpus Christi Police responded to a disturbance complaint at 7:37am and discovered Chance had a warrant for his arrest for trespassing. The Officer arrested Chance and then delivered him 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, Delta District, Gang Unit, Narcotics/Vice Division

Siblings Arrested When Overnight Search Warrant Served

Date:  January 9, 2014, 9:40pm
Location:  3705 MacArthur Street
Event:  Search Warrant
Case Number:  1401090152

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 Corpus Christi Police Department Narcotic and Vice Investigations Division officers along with Gang Unit officers served a Search and Arrest warrant at 3705 MacArthur Street.   Officers seized 14.33grams of powder Cocaine, 40.89grams of Marijuana and $503 in cash.  Weights on both the Cocaine and Marijuana  were aggregate gross weights. 

Siblings Michelle Adame (07/14/76) and Jose Luis Adame (07/29/78) were arrested and booked at the City Detention Center.  Michelle was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance (State Jail Felony) and Possession of Marijuana (Class “B” Misdemeanor), while Jose Luis was charged with Manufacture Delivery of a Controlled Substance (First Degree Felony) and Possession of Marijuana (Class “B” Misdemeanor).

A First Degree Felony is punishable by 5 to 99 years in prison, while a State Jail Felony is punishable from 180 days to two years in jail.  Both felonies can be fined up to $10,000.  A Class “B” MIsdemeanor is punishable by up to 180 days in jail and a $2,000 fine.

 

Bravo District, Traffic Safety Division

Mustang Crashes Into School Bus

Date: Friday, January 10, 2014, 7:58am

Location: Alameda Street at Airline Road

Event: Vehicle Crash

Crash Number: C1400132

Corpus Christi Police responded to a major vehicle crash which involved a school bus Friday morning at the intersection of Alameda Street and Airline Road. Witnesses told Crash Investigators that a black Ford Mustang traveled south on Airline at a high rate of speed, went through the red light, and struck a school bus in the intersection. Witnesses told Officers the school bus had the green light to turn left from Alameda to travel south on Airline when the bus was hit. The 63-year-old woman school bus driver for the Corpus Christi Independent School District was not injured in the crash. The man in the Mustang was taken to the hospital by ambulance. There were no other passengers in either vehicle.

Patrol Division

Patrol Report January 10, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 185 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight January 9 to 6:00am January 10, 2014. These are a sample of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Adam” District

Date: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 12:06pm

Location: 4001 Wildcat Drive http://goo.gl/maps/ubLTw

Offense: Assault (Penal Code Section 22.01) Class C misdemeanor

Case Number: 1401080044

Corpus Christi Police took a 15 year old girl into custody for an assault Wednesday at a school located at 4001 Wildcat Drive. Corpus Christi Police responded to a fight between two 15 year old girls and attempted to detain them. One of the 15 year old girls resisted the responding Officer which prompted the Officer to take the girl into custody for the assault and for resisting arrest. The Officer delivered the girl to the Nueces County Juvenile Detention Center.

 

Date: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 9:46am

Location: 5604 Old Brownsville Road http://goo.gl/maps/HD8li

Offense: Theft (Penal Code Section 31.03) State Jail Felony

Case Number: 1401090041

A 53 year old woman reported a theft at 5604 Old Brownsville Road to the Corpus Christi Police Thursday morning. The 53 year old woman told Officers some unknown person stole the air conditioner units valued at about $6,000 dollars from the business while the building was unattended overnight.

 

Date: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 22:26

Location: 12150 Interstate Highway 37 http://goo.gl/maps/mjKJ8

Offense: Warrant of Arrest (Code of Criminal Procedure 15.01)

Case Number: 1401090158

Corpus Christi Police arrested 42 year old Leah Thompson (6/42/1971) for a warrant for her arrest Thursday night at 12150 Interstate Highway 37. Corpus Christi Police investigated a suspicious person complaint at a church on the access road of the highway at 10:26pm. Officers found Thompson and discovered she had a warrant for her arrest for burglary. Officers arrested Thompson and delivered her to the city detention center.

 

“Bravo” District

Date: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 13:04

Location: 2601 Waldron Road http://goo.gl/maps/bH05s

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

Case Number: 1401090057

Corpus Christi Police took a 14 year old boy into custody at a high school located at 2601 Waldron Road for arson Thursday. Corpus Christi Police responded to an arson complaint at 1:04pm after a faculty member discovered a 14 year old student set a backpack on fire in a restroom. The Officer took the 14 year old into custody and delivered him to the Nueces County Juvenile Detention Center.

 

Date: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 22:38

Location: 500 Crayton Street http://goo.gl/maps/e5S6G

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

Case Number: 1401080144

A 38 year old man reported criminal mischief at the 500 block of Crayton Street to the Corpus Christi Police Wednesday. The 38 year old man told Officers several vehicles were damaged which included his black 2001 Volkswagen Beetle. The 38 year old man told Officers the damage was caused by an unknown person who threw rocks at the windows. The 38 year old man later told Officers he learned who was responsible for the criminal mischief because he found a cell phone in his driveway that was dropped by the suspect. The 38 year old man told Officers the owner of the phone called the phone and the 38 year old man answered and had a conversation which resulted in the 38 year old man identifying the suspect in this case.

 

“Charlie” District

Date: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 14:25

Location: 5313 Saratoga Boulevard http://goo.gl/maps/TEYUu

Offense: Theft (Penal Code Section 31.03) Class A Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1401080067

Corpus Christi Police arrested 55 year old Sylvia Cifuentes (9/6/1958) for theft at a store located at 5313 Saratoga Boulevard Wednesday. Corpus Christi Police responded to a shoplifting complaint at 2:25pm and a 48 year old woman told Officers Cifuentes used a motorized shopping cart in the store. The 48 year old woman told Officers Cifuentes placed merchandise on the seat, sat on the merchandise valued at over one hundred dollars, and left the store without paying. The Officer arrested Cifuentes for theft and delivered her to the city detention center.

 

Date: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 17:35

Location: 3800 Panama Drive http://goo.gl/maps/OjlJE

Offense: Information

Case Number: 1401090116

A 64 year old man reported an unusual event at his home on the 3800 block of Panama to the Corpus Christi Police Thursday. The 64 year old man told Officers an unknown man came to his door and claimed to be sent from the alarm company to which the 64 year old man subscribes. The 64 year old man told Officers he asked to see identification from the unknown man, but the man flashed a identification badge, but did not hold it long enough for the 64 year old man to read. The 64 year old man said the man inspected the interior of the house and then left. The 64 year old man told Officers he called his alarm company and was told there was no representative sent to his home by the company. The 64 year old man became concerned and called Police. The 64 year old man described the unknown man as a male with light colored skin, about 5 foot 8 inches tall, 150 pounds, about 20 years of age, clean shaven, had no visible tattoos, and wore a beige sweater and blue jeans.

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.

Adam District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Tobacco Shop Employee Robbed at Knife Point

Date: December 19, 2013, 5:34pm
Location:  9858 Leopard Street
Event:  Aggravated Robbery
Case Number:  1312190118

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Corpus Christi Police are asking the public’s assistance to help identify two men who can be seen on surveillance video as they held up a local tobacco store employee at knife point.  The men can be seen as they walked to the store from behind a wooden fenced area and buzzed into the business.  The men fled when the employee hit the panic button taking only several packs of cigarettes.  The employee was uninjured in the robbery.

The suspects are described as two Hispanic men, one of them armed with a knife.  The armed suspect  appeared to be 22 to 28 years of age, stood 5’10” feet tall and weighed 190 lbs.  He was wearing a black cap, black  jacket, and dark-colored pants.  The shorter man appeared to be 20 to 24 years of age, stood  5’4″ feet tall, and weighed 125 lbs.  He was wearing a knit cap with flowers, a black jacket, a dark-colored shirt, and blue jeans.

A video clip of the suspect has been uploaded to our CorpusChristiPD YouTube account at http://youtu.be/KTd7yTWhsZ4.

Anyone with any information on this crime can call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com.  Tipsters will be paid a cash reward if the suspect is identified and arrested.

Bravo District, Criminal Investigations Division

Police Arrest Robbery Suspect

Date: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 11:40am

Location: 7100 Southhaven Drive http://goo.gl/maps/Td0Jm

Offense: Warrant of Arrest (Code of Criminal Procedure Section 15.01)

Case Number: 1401020008

Corpus Christi Police arrested 20-year-old Jeremy Ybarra (8/18/1993) for a warrant for his arrest for robbery Thursday morning at his home on the 7100 block of Southhaven Drive. Corpus Christi Police Detectives investigated a robbery at the convenience store located at 7201 Rodd Field Road on January 2, 2014 at 4:35am and gathered evidence and information to determine that Ybarra was responsible. Detectives obtained a warrant for the arrest of Ybarra and Officers arrested Ybarra at his home, then delivered Ybarra to the city detention center.

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

Do You Know this New Year’s Eve Tire Slasher? Call 888-TIPS

Date:  December 31, 2013, 10:45pm
Location:  4000 Tripoli Drive
Event:  Criminal Mischief
 Case Number:  1312310040

Corpus Christi Police are asking the public’s assistance to help identify a man who can be seen on surveillance video slashing the tires of four different vehicles on New Year’s Eve.  The damage is estimated to be over $1,500.

The suspect is described as a  20 to 30-year-old bearded male, standing 5′ 8″ to 5’10” feet tall, and weighing 190 to 220 lbs.  The man was driving a newer two-door hatchback.

A video clip of the suspect has been uploaded to our CorpusChristiPD YouTube account at  http://youtu.be/3LMUG9Jh75E.

Anyone with any information on this crime can call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com.  Tipsters will be paid a cash reward if the suspect is identified and arrested.

Bravo District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Check Cashing Company Robbed

Date: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 6:10pm
Location: 2781 Rodd Field Road http://goo.gl/maps/Gxkxc
Offense: Robbery (Penal Code Section 29.02) 2nd Degree Felony
Case Number: 1401070094

A 35-year-old woman reported a robbery at the store located at 2781 Rodd Field Road to the Corpus Christi Police Tuesday. The 35-year-old woman told Officers she is employed at a Cash & Go inside the Stripes Convenience Store when a  man approached the window and handed her a  note; demanding cash.

The suspect is described 20 to 30-year-old bearded man, standing to 5’7″ to 5’10” feet tall with brown hair.  He wore a gray zip up hoodie over a blue shirt, blue jeans,  and gloves.

A video surveillance clip of the robbery suspect has been uploaded to the police department’s CorpusChristiPD You Tube account at http://youtu.be/HTauZd1zfXY .

Anyone who knows any additional information about this 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 www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

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