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.

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.

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.

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.

Police Investigate Bank Robbery on Alameda Street

Date: Wednesday, January 08, 2014, 10:03am

Location: 3133 South Alameda Street http://goo.gl/maps/xDUiM

Offense: Robbery (Penal Code Section 29.02) 2nd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1401080031

A 54-year-old man reported a robbery at a bank located at 3133 South Alameda Street to the Corpus Christi Police Wednesday. The 54-year-old man told Officers he is a bank employee and a man pushed through two customers to approach the desk and demand cash. The 54-year-old man told Officers the man got cash and then left south from the building on a red and silver bicycle. No injuries were reported. The 54-year-old man described the suspect to Officers as a man about 35 years of age with medium brown skin, about 5 feet 8 inches tall, 200 pounds, a full beard and mustache, and wore a tan jacket, blue jeans, eye glasses, gray gloves, and a scarf across his face.

A video surveillance clip of the robbery suspect has been uploaded to the police department’s CorpusChristiPD You Tube account at http://youtu.be/eNWLduJUS1E.

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.

Patrol Report January 8, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 153 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight January 7 to 6:00am January 8, 2014. These are a sample of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Adam” District

Date: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 21:24

Location: 1000 Ligustrum Drive http://goo.gl/maps/UXrhf

Offense: Discharge a Firearm Inside the City Limits (Penal Code Section 42.12) Class A Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1401070118

A 22-year-old man reported to Corpus Christi Police that an unknown person discharged a firearm on the 1000 block of Ligustrum Drive Tuesday night. The 22-year-old man told Officers he heard several gunshots, and then went outside to investigate and saw a white, 1990’s model Toyota Camry leave the area. Officers collected evidence for examination. No injuries or damage was reported.

 

“Bravo” District

Date: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 11:45am

Location: 900 Behmann Street http://goo.gl/maps/6hLrb

Offense: Warrant of Arrest (Code of Criminal Procedure Section 15.02)

Case Number: 1401070045

Corpus Christi Police responded to a disturbance call on the 900 block of Behmann Street at 11:45 am Tuesday and arrested 31-year-old Robert Craig (1/27/1982) for three warrants for his arrest, all motions to revoke probation.

 

Date: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 18:10

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 check cashing company inside the store and a man approached the window at about 6:10pm and handed the 35-year-old woman a note which demanded cash. The 35-year-old woman described the man as about 25 years old, about 5 feet 10 inches tall with brown hair and wore a gray zip up hoodie over a blue shirt, blue jeans, gloves and had a full beard.

 

Date: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 22:45

Location: 5701 Williams Drive http://goo.gl/maps/I71S1

Offense: Robbery: (Penal Code Section 29.02) 2nd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1401070127

A 21-year-old man reported a robbery at a parking lot at 5701 Williams Drive Tuesday night to the Corpus Christi Police. The 21-year-old man told Officers he was assaulted at a nearby gentleman’s club and his attackers brought the 21-year-old man to Williams Drive to assault him a second time and then take his wallet. The 21-year-old man only described his attackers to Officers as several males with medium brown skin.

 

“Charlie” District

Date: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 19:58

Location: 2900 Kitchens Street http://goo.gl/maps/a2xS6

Offense: Driving While Intoxicated (Penal Code Section 49.04) 3rd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1401070114

Corpus Christi Police arrested 49-year-old Robert Skinner (9/18/1964) for driving while intoxicated at the 4900 block of Kitchens Street Tuesday. Corpus Christi Police responded to a vehicle crash at the intersection of Kostoryz Road and Norton Street 7:58pm after a black 2011 Chevrolet Silverado struck a blue 2004 Chevrolet Aveo. The 27-year-old woman driver of the Aveo and her 16-year-old girl passenger were not injured in the crash. The Silverado drove away from the crash scene before law enforcement arrived. A Corpus Christi Police Officers saw the damaged Silverado on the 2900 block of Kitchens Street and arrested the driver, Skinner, for driving while intoxicated. The truck was impounded and the Officer delivered Skinner to the city detention center.

 

“Delta” District

Date: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 18:55

Location: 1500 Ramirez Street http://goo.gl/maps/Tv7c0

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

Case Number: 1401070107

The Corpus Christi Fire Department responded to a structure fire at the 1500 block of Ramirez Street Tuesday and learned the fire may have been started intentionally.

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.

Patrol Report January 7, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 150 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight January 6 to 6:00am January 7, 2014. These are a sample of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Adam” District

Date: Monday, January 6, 2014, 9:21am

Location: 4901 Greenwood Drive http://goo.gl/maps/pHIJx

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

Case Number: 1401060028

A 59-year-old man reported a burglary to a restaurant located at 4901 Greenwood Drive to the Corpus Christi Police Monday. The 59-year-old man told Officers that an unknown person pried open a back door to enter the building without permission while the building was unoccupied overnight and then the person stole about $600 dollars worth of food items.

 

“Bravo” District

Date: Monday, January 6, 2014, 18:13

Location: 6101 Saratoga Boulevard http://goo.gl/maps/no1ff

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

Case Number: 1401060098

A 21-year-old man made a shoplifting complaint to the Corpus Christi Police Department at a store located at 6101 Saratoga Boulevard Monday evening. The 21-year-old man told Officers he is a loss prevention employee of the store and he saw an unknown man load a television valued at about $1,000 dollars into a cart and then had a child push the cart out of the store into the parking lot. The 21-year-old man told Officers he confronted the man and the child about the theft which prompted the man and the child to get into a white Ford Expedition and leave the television behind. The 21-year-old man provided the license plate number of the Expedition to Officers. Officers searched the area and located the Expedition unoccupied and then the Officers impounded the Expedition.

 

“Charlie” District

Date: Monday, January 6, 2014, 13:17

Location: 4200 Cottage Street http://goo.gl/maps/6lvri

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

Case Number: 1401060062

A 26-year-old man reported a burglary to his home on the 4200 block of Cottage Street to the Corpus Christi Police Monday. The 26-year-old man told Officers he arrived at his home at about 1:17pm and found an unknown man in his home. The 26-year-old man told Officers the unknown man ran out the house and fled the area in a white pickup truck. The 26-year-old man told Officers the front door to his home was broken open and the contents inside his home were ransacked. The 26-year-old man described the suspect to Officers as a light skin male about 25 years of age, about 6 feet tall, about 250 pounds and wore a blue jacket with a collar, white polo shirt, a navy blue ball cap, jeans, and a goatee.

 

Date: Monday, January 6, 2014, 13:46

Location: 4500 Helen Street http://goo.gl/maps/AuaR9

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

Case Number: 1401060064

A 28-year-old woman reported a burglary to her home located on the 4500 block of Helen Street to the Corpus Christi Police Monday. The 28-year-old woman told Officers she came home at about 1:45pm and discovered damage to the front door to her home and the contents of her home were ransacked. The 28-year-old woman told Officers a neighbor noticed an unfamiliar white GMC pickup parked near the house before the 28-year-old woman arrived home. The 28-year-old woman was not sure what was missing by the time of the Officers report.

 

“Delta” District

Date: Monday, January 6, 2014, 16:29

Location: 3000 South Port Avenue http://goo.gl/maps/QENqc

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

Case Number: 1401060038

A Corpus Christi Police Officer recovered a stolen vehicle on the 3000 block of South Port Avenue Monday. A Corpus Christi Police Officer saw a green 2000 Mazda car driven on the 3000 block of South Port Avenue which the Officer recognized as a vehicle that had been reported stolen from Corpus Christi on Saturday. The Officer arrested a 23-year-old man and took a 16-year-old boy into custody who were inside the vehicle. The Officer delivered 23-year-old Michael Garza (9/27/1990) to the city detention center and then delivered the 16-year-old boy to the Nueces County Juvenile Detention Center. The vehicle was taken to the city impound.

 

Date: Tuesday, January 07, 2014, 4:45am

Location: 600 South Port Avenue http://goo.gl/maps/9u6Mi

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

Case Number: 1401070011

The Corpus Christi Fire Department responded to a fire at a vacant building at the 600 block of South Port Avenue at 4:45am Tuesday morning and made a complaint to the Corpus Christi Police that the fire was started intentionally.

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.

Help Us Find Man Wanted in Local Sexual Assault

Erik MedinaCorpus Christi Police are asking the public’s assistance to help locate a wanted man.  Erik Medina (12/25/84) is wanted for the November 3, 2013 sexual assault of a 25-year-old woman.

Medina is described as black-haired Hispanic man, 5’8″ feet tall, and weighs 220 lbs.

We ask that anyone with any information on Medina’s whereabouts to call Corpus Christi Police at 361-886-2600.  If you would like to provide information to Detectives and keep your identity secret, you may provide the information through Crime Stoppers at 886-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.

Patrol Report January 6, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 495 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight January 3 to 6:00am January 6, 2014. These are a sample of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

“Adam” District

Date: Sunday, January 5, 2014, 16:17

Location: 300 Old Robstown Road http://goo.gl/maps/n6zlA

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

Case Number: 1401050100

A 52-year-old man reported a burglary to a home on the 300 block of Old Robstown Road Sunday to the Corpus Christi Police Department. The 52-year-old man told Officers he is watching the home while the owner is out of town and discovered that some unknown person ransacked the inside of the home without permission sometime between  Thursday and Sunday. The 52-year-old man was not able to identify if anything was missing from the home.

Date: Sunday, January 5, 2014, 19:49

Location: 400 Old Robstown Road http://goo.gl/maps/pl2l8

Event: Vehicle Crash

Crash Number: C1400066

A gold 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis driven by a 28year old man struck a house on the 400 block of Old Robstown Road Sunday night. Crash Investigators believe the 28-year-old man had a medical emergency condition while driving and struck a wooden fence, then a guide wire to an electrical pole, a chain link fence, and then struck the back part of a house. The 28-year-old man was taken to the hospital by ambulance for non life-threatening injuries. No other injuries were reported.

“Bravo” District

Date: Monday, January 06, 2014, 00:17

Location: Caribbean Drive at Laguna Shores Road http://goo.gl/maps/E6ePw

Offense: Possession of a Controlled Substance (Health and Safety Code Section 481.115) State Jail Felony

Case Number: 1401060004

Corpus Christi Police arrested 31-year-old Kristin Deyo (8/1/1982) for possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and driving while her license was suspended at Caribbean and Laguna Shores Road Monday morning. A Corpus Christi Police Officer saw Deyo drive a white Ford Explorer on Caribbean Drive and knew Deyo from previous experience and knew she did not have a valid driver license. The Officer conducted a traffic stop and arrested Deyo for driving while license suspended. The Officer found contraband he believes is methamphetamine and additionally charged Deyo with possession of a controlled substance and for possession of drug paraphernalia. The Officer impounded the vehicle and delivered Deyo to the city detention center.

Date: Sunday, January 5, 2014, 14:26

Location: 4938 Staples Street http://goo.gl/maps/usQW6

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

Case Number: 1401050091

A 50-year-old woman reported an attempted purse snatching at a store parking lot at 4938 Staples Street Sunday. The 50-year-old woman told Officers she walked in the parking lot when she was approached by a small black 2 door car and a man inside the car reached out and grabbed her purse. The woman told Officers she was able to hold on and keep her purse. The 50-year-old woman described the suspect as a light skin male about 30 years in age with black hair and about 220 pounds.

“Charlie” District

Date: Saturday, January 4, 2014, 20:52

Location: 3601 Staples Street http://goo.gl/maps/P0ehk

Offense: Possession of Marijuana (Health and Safety Code Section 481.121) Class B Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1401040137

Corpus Christi Police arrested 42-year-old Anthony Hendred (6/11/1971) for Possession of Marijuana at a store at 3601 Staples Street Saturday. Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint of a man sleeping on the side of the building at about 9pm. Officers woke Hendred and discovered Hendred laid on a bag of marijuana. The Officers arrested Hendred for possession of marijuana and public intoxication. The Officers then delivered Hendred to the city detention center.

Date: Saturday, January 4, 2014, 14:56

Location: Carroll Lane at Tiger Lane http://goo.gl/maps/6gCKz

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

Case Number: 1401040096

Corpus Christi Police arrested 32-year-old Juan Moya (6/24/1981) for Intoxicated Assault and Reckless Driving after a vehicle crash at Carroll Lane and Tiger Lane Saturday. Corpus Christi Police responded to a vehicle crash at 2:56pm Saturday and learned a black 2013 Chrysler 300 driven by Moya struck a tan 2000 Chevrolet Silverado in the intersection which caused Moya and three other people to be taken to the hospital by ambulance. A 28-year-old woman passenger in the Chrysler had serious injuries according to the Officers report. A 22-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman in the Silverado were taken for treatment of non life-threatening injuries. Moya was treated for injuries at the hospital and released the night of January 5th. Corpus Christi Police Officers arrested Moya for Intoxicated Assault and Reckless Driving and then delivered Moya to the city detention center.

 

“Delta” District

Date: Sunday, January 5, 2014, 22:29

Location: 800 Sixteenth Street http://goo.gl/maps/w3MfC

Offense: Robbery (Penal Code Section 29.02) 2nd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1401050142

A 23-year-old man reported a robbery at his home located at the 800 block of Sixteenth Street Sunday to the Corpus Christi Police. The 23-year-old man told Officers an unknown woman knocked on his door at about 11:00pm and requested to use his phone because she was stranded. The 23-year-old man told Officers he allowed the woman inside his home to use the phone. The 23-year-old man told Officers a few minutes after the woman went inside his home, several unknown men came into his home and assaulted him. The 23-year-old man told Officers the woman struck him on the head with a bat and left with the phone valued at about $500 dollars. The 23-year-old man told Officers the five people got into a white passenger car and left in an unknown direction.

 

Date: Monday, January 06, 2014, 00:32

Location: 3042 South Port Avenue http://goo.gl/maps/70Ml5

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

Case Number: 1401060006

A 22-year-old woman reported an aggravated robbery at the store located at 3042 South Port Avenue to the Corpus Christi Police Monday. The 22-year-old woman told Officers she is a store employee and at about 12:30am, an unknown man went into the store, displayed a knife and demanded money from the register. The 22-year-old woman told Officers she handed over money to the man and the man ran from the store toward the Crosstown Expressway. No injuries were reported. The 22-year-old woman described the suspect as a light skin male about 5 foot 2 inches tall, about 140 pounds, and wore a brown jacket with a hoodie, a ski mask and gloves.

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.

Corpus Christi Police Capture Murder Suspects

Date: Friday, January 3, 2014, 21:25

Location: 8202 South Padre Island Drive

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

Case Number: 1401030160

Corpus Christi Police arrested two people for murder warrants, two people for evading arrest, and recovered a stolen vehicle at the 8200 block of South Padre Island Drive Friday night.

The Comal County Sheriff’s Office contacted the Corpus Christi Police Department to search the area of South Padre Island Drive and Paul Jones for a murder suspect that may be in a stolen white Lexus sedan. The murder investigated by the Comal County Sheriff’s Office happened January 1, 2014. A Corpus Christi Police Officer saw a white Lexus sedan in the area of a hotel located at 8202 South Padre Island Drive. The Officer followed the Lexus and learned it was the same vehicle sought by the Comal County Sheriff’s Office. The Officer initiated a traffic stop, but the vehicle accelerated from the Officer until it stopped at the 1200 block of Preston Drive. Two men ran from the Lexus after it stopped. Corpus Christi Police Officers chased, and apprehended the two men which were 35-year-old Marty Forehand (10/30/1978) and 18-year-old Daniel Smith (10/6/1995). Forehand was arrested for unauthorized use of a vehicle and Smith was arrested for evading arrest. Corpus Christi Police Officers learned that Forehand and Smith were not wanted in relation to the homicide in Comal County. The Lexus was taken to the city impound.

Corpus Christi Police Officers went back to 8202 South Padre Island Drive in an effort to locate the murder suspect and saw a Ford F-250 leave the parking lot. Officers stopped the truck and a man and woman jumped out and ran from the truck. Another man and woman remained in the truck and were detained by Officers. Other Officers chased and captured the woman, 19-year-old Skyler Burghart (8/9/1995) and discovered Burghart was wanted in relation to the murder in Comal County. Officers set up a perimeter and used the Patrol K9 and the Texas Department of Public Safety helicopter to search for the man who ran from the truck. After a short time, Officers found 18-year-old Austin Byrum (9/12/1994) who was also wanted in relation to the murder in Comal County.

The 19-year-old man, the 18-year-old woman, and the 9 month old child who remained in the truck when Burghart and Byrum ran, were released with no criminal charges. The truck was taken to the city impound lot. Corpus Christi Police are not searching for any other person related to this event.

Officers delivered Forehand, Smith, Burghart, and Byrum to the city detention center.

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