Narcotics/Vice Raid 8-Liner Operation

On 01/03/14 at about 12:00 hours officers from the Narcotics Vice Investigations Division executed a search warrant at the PMI store located at 4902 Greenwood.  The warrant was obtained after an ongoing investigation by undercover officers  revealed that the store was running a continuing illegal gambling operation.

A search of the store netted a seizure of ten 8-liner machines,  2 quarter slider machines,  the computer system which operated the 8-liner machines,  a ticket printer for  the machines,  $897 cash and numerous illegal pipes that are used to smoke marijuana.  The pipes that were seized had an approximate value $1,650.

The investigation is ongoing and charges of keeping a gambling place a class A misdemeanor are pending against the owner of the store.  The store owner will additionally be cited for the illegal pipes.

Identity of Man Involved in Theft Sought

UPDATE: Wallet was recovered and returned to victim who does not wish to pursue charges on the suspect at this time.

Date:  December 27, 2013, 3:30pm
Location:  5702 Leopard Street
Event:  Theft
Case Number:  1312270116

Corpus Christi Police are asking the public’s assistance to help identify a man who can be seen on surveillance video picking up a wallet which had been dropped by the victim.   The man fails to turn the wallet in to store employees or the police.

The suspect is described as a 35 to 45-year-old bald Black male with a gray goatee and weighing 185 to 200 lbs.  He is can be seen wearing blue jeans and a black hoodie type jacket.

A video clip of the suspect has been uploaded to our CorpusChristiPD YouTube account at  http://youtu.be/cyjbA1calRM.

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.

New Year, New Ride! Join us for our monthly auction

On Saturday, January 4, 2014, a total of 109 cars, trucks, and motorcycles will be auctioned at the Corpus Christi Police Department Vehicle Impound Lot located at 5485 Greenwood Drive during our monthly auction. The site has four paved acres for an auction lot. 

Approximately 39 of these vehicles are “No Insurance” impounds. On Friday, January 3, 2014, the general public will be allowed to register and view the vehicles to be auctioned from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There is no registration fee. 

On the day of the auction, the general public can continue to register and view the vehicles from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. The auction will commence promptly at 10:00 a.m. on January 5, 2014.   The vehicles to be auctioned can be viewed at www.siskauction.com. An auction list may also be downloaded from the same website. 

The department’s strong stand and enforcement of this “Zero Tolerance No Insurance Initiative” will continue and all vehicles involved in accidents will be impounded and the driver cited if they are unable to provide financial proof of insurance. Driver’s license and proof of financial responsibility checkpoints will continue to be conducted at the Shift Captains’ authorization. 

During December 2013, Officers issued 439 citations for Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility and impounded 76 vehicles for the same charge.  In 2013, a total of 7,114 citations for Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility were issued and 1,036 vehicles were impounded for the same charge.

Patrol Report January 3, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 190 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight January 2 to 6:00am January 3, 2014. These are a sample of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Bravo” District

Date: Friday, January 3, 2014, 00:09

Location: 1802 Ennis Joslin Road http://goo.gl/maps/xnlvY

Offense: Evading Arrest (Penal Code Section 38.02) Class A Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1401030002

Corpus Christi Police arrested 41-year-old Adam Duncan (4/26/1972) for Possession of a Controlled Substance, a Warrant for his arrest, Evading Arrest, Resisting Arrest, and Tampering With Evidence at 1802 Ennis Joslin Friday morning. A Corpus Christi Police Officer investigated Duncan as a suspicious person at an apartment complex located at 1802 Ennis Joslin at about midnight. Duncan fled from the Officer on a bike west across the road and into a field. The Officer chased and captured Duncan. The Officer learned that Duncan had an active warrant for his arrest for Interference with an Emergency Call. The Officer arrested Duncan for the warrant, for evading arrest and for resisting arrest and transported Duncan to the city detention center. The Officer noticed Duncan move around excessively in the back seat while the Officer completed reports. The Officer discovered Duncan attempted to conceal or destroy contraband, so the Officer additionally charged Duncan with the possession f a controlled substance (believed to be methamphetamine) and for tampering with evidence. The Officer then delivered Duncan to the city detention center.

 

Date: Friday, January 3, 2014, 1:12am

Location: 4202 Staples Street http://goo.gl/maps/rlS4g

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

Case Number: 1401030009

An 18-year-old man reported his black 2012 Nissan Rogue stolen from the store at 4202 Staples Street to Corpus Christi Police Friday morning. The 18-year-old man told Officers he went into the store and left the engine running while the vehicle was left unattended in the parking lot. The 18-year-old man told Officers he saw a man in a gray hoodie get into the vehicle without permission and drive away.

 

“Charlie” District

Date: Thursday, January 2, 2014, 7:48am

Location: 4101 Ayers Street http://goo.gl/maps/FSHwu

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

Case Number: 1401020012

Corpus Christi Police recovered a stolen vehicle at 4101 Ayers Street Thursday morning. A Corpus Christi Police Officer saw a tan 2000 Buick Century parked in a handicap parking space and then discovered the vehicle was reported stolen from Robstown on January 1, 2014. The Officer had the vehicle delivered to the city impound lot.

 

Date: Thursday, January 2, 2014, 10:15am

Location: 4500 Silver Hollow Drive http://goo.gl/maps/igfi6

Offense: Criminal Trespass (Penal Code Section 30.05) Class B Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1401020028

Corpus Christi Police took two juveniles into custody when a woman found them asleep in her home located on the 4500 block of Silver Hollow Drive without permission Thursday. A 34-year-old woman complained about the criminal trespass to the Corpus Christi Police at 10:15am. The 34-year-old woman explained that her two step daughters, ages 16 and 14, allowed a 16-year-old girl and a 10-year-old boy to stay the night without permission and she had previously prohibited the 16-year-old girl and the 10-year-old boy to be in her house. Officers verified the documentation from a couple weeks previous that the 34-year-old woman filed a complaint with the Corpus Christi Police that the two were prohibited on the premises, so the Officers placed the 16-year-old girl and the 10-year-old boy in custody and delivered them to the Nueces County Juvenile Detention Center for Criminal Trespass.

 

Date: Thursday, January 2, 2014, 10:40am

Location: 4500 Silver Hollow Drive http://goo.gl/maps/igfi6

Offense: Criminal Mischief (Penal Code Section 28.03) State Jail Felony

Case Number: 1401020045

Corpus Christi Police took a 16-year-old girl and a 14-year-old girl into custody for criminal mischief to a home on the 4500 block of Silver Hollow Drive Thursday. A 34-year-old woman met Corpus Christi Police Officers on the front lawn and told the Officers her two step daughters, ages 16 and 14, became angry because police were summoned to the house earlier in the morning. The 34-year-old woman told Officers the two step daughters broke several windows in the house, destroyed a kitchen table, poured paint on the exterior of the house, and cut the tires on her vehicle. The two step daughters then locked the door while the 34-year-old woman spoke to the Officers and continued to do damage to the home while Officers were locked outside. Officers were able to gain entry and apprehend the two juvenile girls. The 34-year-old woman estimated the damage to the home at over $5,000 dollars. The Officers delivered the two juvenile girls to the Nueces County Juvenile Detention Center for Criminal Mischief.

 

“Delta” District

Date: Friday, January 3, 2014, 00:04

Location: Churchill Drive at Tarlton Street http://goo.gl/maps/0s6lu

Offense: Driving While Intoxicated with B.A.C. over .15 (Penal Code Section 49.04) Class A Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1401030003

Corpus Christi Police arrested 47-year-old Jose Vasquez (9/16/1966) for driving while intoxicated at Churchill Drive and Tarlton Street Friday night. A Corpus Christi Police Officer initiated a traffic stop when she saw a red 2007 Ford F-150 turn without using the signal. The Officer discovered Vasquez was the driver and arrested Vasquez for driving while intoxicated. The truck was impounded and the Officer delivered Vasquez 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.

Animal Care Services Announces Logo Contest

Corpus Christi Animal Care Services & Vector Control (CCAC) is seeking a new logo for the New Year and announces the logo design contest to begin January 1st and end February 1st

CCACS has evolved over the past year and has dedicated itself to a new mission and philosophy that encompass all the services and programs we provide to the Corpus Christi community. CCACS hopes to find a new logo that will further demonstrate our commitment to excellence and to the community we serve.

The current logo has not been updated for many years and is ready for a face lift. The Department is looking for a modern, professional design that will reflect the Department’s new mission and vision statements. The new logo will be used on everything from a large sign at the Animal Shelter to staff uniforms and the Department website.

Beginning January 1st, the Department will be accepting submissions from the public for its new logo. The contest is open to amateurs and professionals alike. The logo should help to articulate the mission and vision of CCACS, which is:

Our Vision is to create and preserve a safe community through education, enforcement and leadership.

The Mission of the Corpus Christi Animal Care Services & Vector Control is to balance the health, safety and welfare needs of the people and animals in our City. Through our mission we will educate the public about responsible companion animal ownership, aggressively investigate animal cruelty cases, provide compassion and humane care for unwanted, stray, abused, and abandoned animals in our City, and give adoptable animals a second chance at a forever home.

The designer of the winning entry will receive a plaque and recognition on signage inside the Animal Shelter, located at 2626 Holly Rd. Corpus Christi, Texas 78415. The winning designer will be announced in local media releases, and on the Department’s website.

To submit your design, please email an electronic entry to the program director at heatherhe@cctexas.com or go to the Corpus Christi Animal Care Services website for additional information. Entry deadline is February 1st.

Police Investigate Assault on Haven Drive

Date: Thursday, January 2, 2013, 8:26am
Location: 11600 Haven Drive
Offense: Assault (Penal Code Section 22.02) Class A Misdemeanor
Case number: 1401020019

Corpus Christi Police are investigating an assault and unlawful restraint complaint that happened Thursday morning at the 11600 block of Haven Drive. Corpus Christi Police responded to the assault complaint when a person (not involved in the assault or unlawful restraint), discovered a 28-year-old woman in need of help. The investigating Officers learned the suspect in the assault was a 33-year-old man and had left prior to law enforcement arrival. Officers also learned that the 33-year-old man is employed as a Border Patrol Agent and had left to a location outside of Corpus Christi.

Detectives learned that the 33-year-old man was in custody @ the Medina County Sheriff’s Office (830-741-6150).

The 28-year-old woman was treated for minor injuries and Detectives continue to gather information and evidence related to this case. The Corpus Christi Police are responsible for the investigation of the assault and unlawful restraint which happened on Haven Drive. The Texas Rangers are investigating all out of jurisdiction incidents.

The point of contact for the Rio Grande Office of Customs and Border Protection for additional information about the suspect in this case is Daniel Tirado (956) 289-5976.

Update to Assault on Sam Rankin on December 29, 2013

Date: Sunday, December 29, 2013, 16:52
Location: 100 Sam Rankin Street http://goo.gl/maps/IGcf1
Offense: Aggravated Assault (Penal Code Section 22.02) 2
nd Degree Felony
Case Number: 1312290091

Corpus Christi Police arrested 19-year-old Ruben Ramirez (12/25/1994) for aggravated assault Sunday at the 100 block of Sam Rankin Street. Corpus Christi Police responded to an assault at about 4:52pm Sunday and discovered an injured 60-year-old man. The 60-year-old man was taken to the hospital by ambulance with serious injuries.

Officers arrested Ramirez who caused the injury. Detectives learned that the 60-year-old man died January 1, 2014 as a result of his injuries. The event is listed as the cities 17th criminal homicide of 2013.

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 2, 2014

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 290 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight December 31 to 6:00am January 2, 2014. These are a sample of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Adam” District

Date: Wednesday January 1, 2014, 23:11

Location: 13300 Leopard Street http://goo.gl/maps/SIuTg

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

Case Number: 1401010146

Corpus Christi Police arrested 43-year-old Florentino Vasquez (9/1/1970) for two warrants for his arrest and possession of marijuana Wednesday at a traffic stop at the 13300 block of Leopard Street. A Corpus Christi Police Officer initiated a traffic stop after he saw a gold 2002 Chevrolet Impala travel faster than the posted speed limit at 11:11pm Wednesday. The Officer discovered Vasquez had two municipal court warrants for his arrest. The Officer arrested Vasquez for the warrants and then discovered contraband. The Officer additionally charged Vasquez for possession of marijuana and delivered Vasquez to the city detention center. The vehicle was released at the scene to a family member.

 

“Bravo” District

Date: Wednesday, January 1, 2014, 6:54am

Location: 5900 Norvel Drive http://goo.gl/maps/rjOwU

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

Case Number: 1401010065

Corpus Christi Police arrested 45-year-old Julian Figueroa (8/19/1968) Wednesday at his residence on the 5900 block of Norvel Drive for a warrant for his arrest for Sexual Assault.

 

Date: Thursday, January 02, 2014, 4:35am

Location: 7201 South Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/dYPbQ

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

Case Number: 1401020008

A 32-year-old woman reported a robbery at a store located at 7201 South Padre Island Drive Thursday morning. The 32-year-old woman told Officers she is employed as a store clerk and a man went into the store at about 4:30am, displayed a knife, and demanded cash from the register. The 32-year-old woman told Officers the man left with the money and cigarillos and walked north from the store across the freeway. No injuries were reported. The 32-year-old woman described the suspect to Officers as a light skin male about 20 years in age, about 155 pounds, and wore a black hoodie with a white rag to cover his face.

 

Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 14:00

Location: 10118 South Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/ALF3A

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

Case Number: 1312310067

A 26-year-old man reported a robbery Tuesday at an apartment at 10118 South Padre Island Drive to the Corpus Christi Police. The 26-year-old man told Officers he responded to a knock at his apartment door and was met by an unknown man who pointed a handgun to the head of the 26-year-old man. The 26-year-old man told Officers the man at the door demanded money, so the 26-year-old man handed over his money and cellular telephone. The 26-year-old man said the suspect then ran from the apartment north toward Matlock. No injuries were reported. The 26-year-old man described the suspect to Officers as a male with dark skin, about 20 years of age, and wore a gray plaid long sleeve shirt and dark pants.

 

Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 22:16

Location: 6350 Meadowvista Drive http://goo.gl/maps/z87Q1

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

Case Number: 1312310131

A 24-year-old man reported a burglary to his vehicle Tuesday night at an apartment parking lot located at 6350 Meandowvista Drive to the Corpus Christi Police Department. The 24-year-old man told Officers an unknown person stole a rifle and a pistol from the truck of his blue 2010 Chevrolet Camaro while it was parked and unattended for the previous 24 hours.

 

“Charlie” District

Date: Wednesday, January 1, 2014, 1:38am

Location: 4244 South Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/FySLK

Offense: Disorderly Conduct 42.01 (Penal Code Section 49.02) Class C Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1401010021

Corpus Christi Police arrested several people in relation to a fight at a night club at 4244 South Padre Island Drive at 1:38 Wednesday morning. Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint of a fight at 1:38am and arrested: 33-year-old Joel Pineda (8/26/1980) for public intoxication; 20-year-old De Shelle Rae Barfield (2/28/1993) for disorderly conduct; 20-year-old Roberto Pelaez (2/11/1993) for public intoxication; 22-year-old Melinda Soto (3/8/1991) for disorderly conduct; 21-year-old Cedric Smith (5/1/1992) for public intoxication, interference with public duties, and a warrant of arrest. Several other people were issued citations and released from the scene.

 

Date: Wednesday, January 1, 2014, 3:36am

Location: Ayers Street and Holly Road http://goo.gl/maps/yY9OB

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

Case Number: 1401010043

Corpus Christi Police arrested 23-year-old Zachary Yancey (3/21/1990) for Intoxicated Assault Wednesday morning after a crash at Ayers Street and Holly Road. Corpus Christi Police responded to a vehicle crash at 3:36am and learned a red 2011 Nissan Versa driven by Yancey ran a red light at struck a blue 2003 Ford Explorer. The 29-year-old male driver of the Explorer was not injured in the crash. The 25-year-old male passenger and the 19-year-old female passenger in the Versa were both injured and transported to the hospital for treatment of non life-threatening injuries. Police impounded the Versa and the Explorer was towed away due to damage. Yancey was taken to the hospital for a medical evaluation and to collect a specimen of his blood. Police then delivered Yancey to the city detention center for intoxicated assault.

 

Date: Wednesday, January 1, 2013, 18:53

Location: 5441 Everhart Road http://goo.gl/maps/VIm76

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

Case Number: 1401010123

A 36-year-old woman reported a robbery to the Corpus Christi Police Wednesday night at 5441 Everhart Road. The 36-year-old woman told Officers she is a restaurant employee and she was approached by a man who demanded money from the register. The 36-year-old woman told Officers the man had his hands in his pockets and did not display a weapon, but said she would get hurt unless she gave him the money. The 36-year-old woman told Officers she gave the man the money and the man left the store and was last seen running west on Bonner from the store. The 36-year-old woman described the suspect to Officers as a male with medium dark skin, about 20 years of age, and wore a blue hooded jacket 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.

New Year’s Day Aggravated Assault

Date: Wednesday, January 1, 2014 11:14 a.m.
Location: 4600 Valdez https://goo.gl/maps/9I2xS
Offense: Aggravated Assault
Case Number: 1401010080

At 11:14 a.m. Officers were called to the 4600 block of Valdez for a shooting call. Upon arrival they located a 42-year-old male with what appeared to be gunshot wounds to his body. The victim was transported to Spohn Memorial by medic units and was taken into surgery.

Shortly thereafter Officers made contact with the person who was believed to be the suspect in the shooting and detained him. Officers were also able to recover a weapon that was possibly used in the assault. Detectives with the Robbery/Homicide Division arrived and interviewed witnesses from the scene along with the possible suspect. Detectives arrested Ashley Howze (B/M 8/9/1986) for the Aggravated Assault w/Deadly Weapon. He was taken to the City Detention Center and booked.

The initial indications are that the disturbance stemmed from an earlier family disturbance at another location. At last update the 42-year-old victim remained in critical condition.

We will update the blotter as we receive information on the case.

Anyone who knows any additional information about this crime should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2840. 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.

Search the website Crimereports.com to research all reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi.

New Year’s Eve Report

New Year’s Eve 2013 was a busy night for Officers and staff of the Corpus Christi Police Department. The following are preliminary stats from December 31, 2013 to 6:00 a.m. on January 1, 2014.

Police Service Calls – 1602
Fireworks Calls  – 439
Shots Fired Calls – 65
Fireworks Citations – 36
Traffic Accidents – 51
Major Accidents – 19
Fatality Accidents – 1
DWI’s – 6
Public Intoxication – 15
Disorderly Conduct – 2
Other Arrests – 28

Corpus Christi Police Daily Blotter