Patrol Division

Patrol Report November 19, 2013

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 200 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight November 18 to 6:00am November 19, 2013. These are a sample of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

“Adam” District

Date: Monday, November 18, 2013, 22:35

Location: 11201 Interstate Highway 37 http://goo.gl/maps/42zD8

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

Case Number: 1311180171

Corpus Christi Police arrested 37-year-old Paulino Cano (2/14/1976) for Robbery at 11201 Interstate Highway 37 Monday night. Corpus Christi Police responded to a call for a vehicle crash at a convenience store at 10:35 Monday night. Officers discovered a crashed tan 2003 Chevy Silverado and the operator of the vehicle was held down by two employees of the store. A 25-year-old man told Officers that Cano took two packages of Dr. Pepper valued at about $10 dollars without paying and a 22-year-old employee confronted Cano. The 25-year-old man told Officers Cano attacked the 22-year-old employee and Cano crashed the truck when attempting to leave. Officers arrested Cano for robbery, impounded the truck, and then delivered Cano to the city detention center.

“Bravo” District

Date: Monday, November 18, 2013, 19:18

Location: 2800 Ransom Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/Y5alt

Offense: Murder (Penal Code Section 19.02) 1st Degree Felony

Case Number: 1311180146

Corpus Christi Police Detectives are investigating a homicide at the 2800 block of Ransom Island that happened Monday night. Corpus Christi Police responded to a call of a vehicle crash at the 2800 block of Ransom Island at 7:18pm Monday night. Officers arrived and discovered there was no vehicle crash, but a 23-year-old woman had injuries that appeared to be stab wounds. The 23-year-old woman was taken to the hospital by ambulance but later died. Officers developed information that the person who may be responsible for the injuries drove away in a gold 2010 Nissan Altima and may have been found at 1821 South Padre Island Drive at 8:06pm. Detectives do not believe any suspects are outstanding and continue to investigate to determine the sequence of events.

“Charlie” District

Date: Monday, November 18, 2013, 12:38pm

Location: South Padre Island Drive at Everhart Road http://goo.gl/maps/LIuQo

Offense: Driving While Intoxicated with at least 2 prior convictions (Penal Code Section 49.04) 3rd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1311180067

Corpus Christi Police arrested 44-year-old Richard Espinosa for Driving While Intoxicated with 2 prior convictions at South Padre Island Drive at Everhart Road Monday afternoon. Corpus Christi Police responded to a hit and run crash on the 4900 block of State Highway 358 at about 1:00pm in which a white 2011 Chevrolet Cruze driven by a 61-year-old woman was hit from behind by a blue 2009 GMC Sierra driven by Espinosa. The 61-year-old woman was taken to the hospital by ambulance and Officers discovered the GMC left without providing information as required. Corpus Christi Police located the truck and arrested Espinosa for Driving While Intoxicated and impounded the truck. Officers took Espinosa to the hospital for a medical evaluation and to collect a specimen of his blood. Espinosa was then delivered to the city detention center.

Date: Monday, November 18, 2013, 20:05

Location: 1821 South Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/hdz0Q

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

Case Number: 1311180150

Corpus Christi Police responded to a vehicle and a person on fire in the parking lot at 1821 South Padre Island Drive Monday night. Officers located a gold 2010 Nissan Altima on fire and a man was severely burned. Corpus Christi Fire Department extinguished the flames and took the man to the hospital by ambulance. Officers located an unopened bag near the vehicle. Officers called out the Corpus Christi Police Bomb Squad to investigate the bag due to the circumstances of the fire and the bag may have contained hazardous substances. Investigators discovered no threat of harm from the bag and collected it for processing. The burned man was taken to the San Antonio Military Medical Center with life threatening burns to his body. Corpus Christi Police Detectives continue to gather information to determine if the burned man was involved in causing fatal injuries to a woman at the 2800 block of Ransom Island Drive.

“Delta” District

Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2013, 2:51am

Location: 1601 Agnes Street http://goo.gl/maps/mr9YC

Offense: Evading Arrest in a Vehicle (Penal Code Section 38.04) 3rd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1311190018

A Corpus Christi Police Officer fueled up his patrol vehicle at 1601 Agnes Street at 2:51am Tuesday and saw a man steal beer from the store. The Officers saw a 40-year-old man run out of the store with a package of beer valued at about $16 dollars and the man fled in a maroon 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. The Officer followed the Silverado with the emergency lights and sirens active, but the Silverado continued to flee. The Officer discontinued to follow the Silverado because the risk of injury was greater than the value to apprehend the suspect. The Officer got the license plate characters for the Silverado and initiated an investigation for the theft and evading arrest. A warrant for the suspect’s arrest may be obtained at a later time.

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 Control

Dog Found in Storm Drain, Rescued by Animal Control Officers

Blazer

Animal Control Officers rescued a 3-year-old yellow Labrador from a storm drain today.  At 2:30pm,  Animal Control Officers responded to the 6000 block of Lexington Street and discovered a dog trapped in the storm drain.

It appears that the manhole cover was missing when the dog fell in.  ACO Will Rhodes and ACO Adrian Sanchez used a special roping technique to rope the dog, and hoist him to safety.  Once he was rescued, and brought to Animal Care Services, a very special discovery was found.

Three weeks ago, Ty Felton came in to Animal Care Services and reported that his 3-year-old yellow Labrador retriever, Blazer, was missing. But his search did not end there. Mr. Felton became a regular at Animal Control and visited the shelter every single day the facility was open. He created lost/found flyers and searched the local shelters in vain, searching for his beloved Blazer.

After Blazer was admitted into the shelter, given fresh water and food, and looked over by the shelter Veterinarian; Mr. Felton was contacted to identify him. It is believed that Blazer may have been trapped in the storm drain for the entire three weeks and survived off of rain water and possibly vermin that live in the storm drains. Once Mr. Felton was contacted, staff saw him speed in to the parking lot and run to the door of the shelter. He was joyfully reunited with Blazer at 3:30pm. Not a dry eye was left in the office.

Animal Care Services is dedicated to reuniting lost pets with their families. Please remember to microchip and register your pet at 2626 Holly Rd.

 

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Community Outreach, Traffic Safety Division

Motorcyclist; Victim of Hit and Run

Date:  November 16, 2013, 01:27am
Location:  4200 block of S. Padre Island Drive
Event: Accident Involving Injury
Case Number:  1311160010, 1311160022, and  C1307905

Police were dispatched to a major crash involving a motorcycle in the 4200 block of S. Padre Island Drive.  Further investigation revealed that a gray Chevrolet Malibu backed out from a private drive and crossed into the motorcyclist’s lane of travel.  The 61-year-old motorcyclist attempted to stop, but struck the passenger side door of the Malibu.

The helmeted motorcyclist was taken to Spohn Memorial with life threatening injuries.  The driver of the Malibu fled on foot leaving the injured 36-year-old passenger behind.  The passenger had minor injuries and also taken to Spohn Memorial.

The accident is under investigation and currently being investigated by the Traffic & Safety Division.  Anyone who has any information or observed the Hit and Run accident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at http://www.888TIPS.com.

Update, November 20, 2013: The 61-year-old motorcycle operator died as a result of his injuries. The Corpus Christi Police Traffic Safety Section Crash Investigators have obtained a warrant for arrest for the operator of the gray Chevrolet Malibu. Investigators have obtained a warrant for the arrest of 38-year-old Hugo Quezada Salazar (1/6/1974) for the offense of Accident Involving Death, a second degree felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine. Salazar is a welder by trade and has a last known address near Violet Road in Corpus Christi. Investigators believe Salazar may be in a white 1997 Ford F-350 with the license plate BX78226. Anyone with any information which may lead Investigators to locate Salazar should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information online at www.888TIPS.com.

Adam District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District, Narcotics/Vice Division

Nine Women Jailed in “Jane Sting”

On Friday, November 15, 2013, at 9:00pm, the Corpus Christi Police Department working in conjunction with the Nueces County District Attorney’s Office and several non-profit community partners  continued with their prostitution diversion initiative called “Red Cord.”

The community partners consist of the Coastal Bend WELLNESS Foundation,  C2 Counseling,  I Am Blue Nation, Men’s and Women’s Health Clinic, Metro Ministries, the Nueces County District  Attorney’s Office, Nueces County Health Department,  the Rock City Church, and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.  These agencies will provide service which range from Advocacy, Case Reviews, Child Welfare Checks, Clothing, Counseling, Drug Treatment, Food, Sexual Health Education, Short Term Housing, and STD Screening.

The Narcotics Vice Investigations Division conducted a “Jane Sting” in the Adam and Delta District areas of the City.  Once an arrest was made, the arrested individual was taken to the Corpus Christi Police Department where an Assistant District Attorney reviewed the individuals criminal history to determine if they were eligible to participate in the “Red Cord” program.

If the offender was deemed eligible for the program they were offered various services by several partner agencies.  The services such as substance abuse treatment, health evaluation and treatment, mental health evaluation and treatment, job skills programs, education programs as well as temporary housing are provided by the non-profit partners at no cost to the offenders.

If the offender agreed to participate in the program, the prosecution of the prostitution charge is deferred pending successful completion of the program.  Once, the defendant successfully completes the program the prostitution charge will be dismissed.  Should the offender fail to comply with the program and not complete it successfully, they will be prosecuted on the original charge.

Defendants who did not qualify for the Red Cord program as result of their criminal history will still be offered services that will assist them in exiting their destructive life style.  Two offenders qualified for the program and agreed to participate. 

It is the belief of the Corpus Christi Police Department as well as our collaborative partners that it is extremely important that we work to assist these individuals in overcoming the numerous issues that have led them to be caught in a cycle of abuse and victimization.  It is our strong belief that provided with the appropriate treatment and support some of these individuals can overcome their destructive life style and become productive members of our society.

The following women were arrested during the operation:

Margaret Ann Knight (10/29/63) was charged with Prostitution 3rd or More (SJF) ~ #1311150098 
Michelle Pena (08/07/72) was charged with Prostitution (BM) ~ #1311150104
Ashley Nicole Rodriguez (06/15/88) was charged Prostitution (BM) ~ #1311150100
Monica Dominguez (05/13/82) was charged with Prostitution (BM) ~ #1311150103
Alicia Garcia (07/09/81) was charged with  Prostitution (BM) ~ #1311150107
Avery April Flores (07/09/81)was charged with Prostitution (BM) ~ #1311150110
Elizabeth Robles (06/22/79) was charged with Prostitution (BM) ~ #1311150114
Amber Thomas (0/04/84) was charged with Prostitution (BM) ~ #1311150119
Patricia Hernandez (03/05/71) was charged with Prostitution (BM) ~ #1311150142

A State Jail Felony (SJF) is punishable by up to two years in jail and a $10,000 fine, while the Class “B” Misdemeanor is punishable by up to 180 days and a $2,000 fine.

Patrol Division

Patrol Report November 18, 2013

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 539 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight November 15 to 6:45am November 18, 2013. These are a sample of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Adam” District

Date: Saturday, November 16, 2013, 22:10

Location: 2842 McKinzie Road http://goo.gl/maps/Q6KoO

Offense: Abandon Child with Intent to Return (Penal Code Section 22.041) State Jail Felony

Case Number: 1311160163

Corpus Christi Police arrested a 26-year-old woman for child abandonment Saturday at the McKinzie Manor Apartments. Corpus Christi Police responded to a call for a found 7-year-old child at about 10:00pm Saturday night. The Officers discovered the parent of the child was at military drill and out of town. Officers also discovered the child was in the care of a non-family member and left unattended in an apartment for over an hour and a half. Officers finally contacted the person, who was supposed to watch the child, 26-year-old Chantella Rosales (2/24/1987) and arrested Rosales for Child Abandonment. The child was delivered to another non-family member for care by the parent’s direction. Rosales was then delivered to the city detention center.

 

Date: Sunday, November 17, 2013, 17:22

Location: 100 Kelly Street http://goo.gl/maps/kDVpV

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

Case Number: 1311170111

A 48-year-old man reported to the Corpus Christi Police that some unknown person entered his home at the 100 block of Kelly Street Sunday and took several items from inside without permission. The 48-year-old man told Officers he believes the person removed a window unit air conditioner to gain entry and took a television set.

 

Date: Sunday, November 17, 2013, 18:52

Location: 4500 Leopard Street http://goo.gl/maps/xxWVF

Offense: Accident Involving Injury (Transportation Code Section 550.021)

Case Number: 1311170125

A 67-year-old man reported a hit and run crash with a pedestrian at the 4500 block of Leopard Street to the Corpus Christi Police Department Sunday. A 57-year-old man told Officers he crossed the road outside of a cross walk and was struck by a vehicle. The 57-year-old man told Officers his leg was broken and the vehicle left without providing any information. The 67-year-old man told Officers he saw the crash and the vehicle was a red Lincoln Navigator. The 57-year-old man was transported to the hospital with what Officers believe are not life-threatening injuries.

 

“Bravo” District

Date: Sunday, November 17, 2013, 1:22am

Location: 1800 Thames Drive http://goo.gl/maps/2OcsN

Offense: Unlawful Carrying of Weapons (Penal Code Section 46.02) Class A Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1311170023

Corpus Christi Police arrested two 19-year-old men after an investigation of a loud noise complaint at the 1800 block of Thames Drive Sunday morning. Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint of loud noise at 1:22am and found 19-year-old Danny Riojas (10/17/1994) as he left a party with an alcoholic beverage. Riojas was arrested for consumption of alcohol by a minor. While Officers conducted the arrest of Riojas, 19-year-old Sammy Castellanos (3/18/1994) approached the Officers to offer to provide a ride for Riojas. Officers got identification from Castellanos and then requested Castellanos be out of the road and in a safer position. Castellanos argued with the Officers. The Officers recognized Castellanos was intoxicated and then arrested Castellanos for public intoxication. Castellanos pulled away from Officers and reached toward his back. Officers wrestled with Castellanos until he was safely in handcuffs. Officers then found a loaded pistol in the area for which Castellanos reached. Castellanos was arrested for Public Intoxication, Resisting Arrest, and for unlawful Carrying a Weapon. Riojas and Castellanos were then delivered to the city detention center.

 

Date: Sunday, November 17, 2013, 5:45am

Location: 2600 Date Palm Drive http://goo.gl/maps/OI5Hk

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

Case Number: 1311170038

A 23-year-old woman reported Criminal Mischief to the Corpus Christi Police Sunday morning at the 2600 block of Date Palm Drive. Officers recorded five vehicles with damaged windows with an estimated $2,300 dollars in total damage.

 

Date: Sunday, November 17, 2013, 19:48

Location: South Padre Island Drive at Preston Street http://goo.gl/maps/vYlCg

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

Case Number: 1311170133

Corpus Christi Police arrested 50-year-old Cynthia Rangel (8/17/1963) for possession of a controlled substance after an investigation of a suspicious person. Corpus Christi Police responded to a call of a person asleep in a vehicle at South Padre Island Drive at Preston Street at 7:48pm. Officers discovered 50-year-old Cynthia Rangel (8/17/1963) in the vehicle and she was not injured. Officers discovered Rangel was in possession of a crystal like substance which the Officers believe is methamphetamine. Officers arrested Rangel, impounded the car, and then delivered Rangel to the city detention center.

 

“Charlie” District

Date: Sunday, November 17, 2013, 1:18am

Location: 5133 Flynn Parkway http://goo.gl/maps/H0dvK

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

Case Number: 1311170015

Corpus Christi Police arrested a 22-year-old man for possession of a controlled substance Sunday morning after an investigation of a suspicious person at a hotel parking lot. A 33-year-old woman told Officers she is the manager of a hotel and she noticed a man sleeping in a vehicle in the parking lot. Officers investigated and discovered 22-year-old James Scott (7/30/1991) was not injured or ill. The Officers discovered Scott with a substance the Officers believed was heroin. Scott was arrested, his car was impounded, and Scott was delivered to the city detention center.

 

Date: Saturday, November 16, 2013, 17:37

Location: 3928 Holly Road http://goo.gl/maps/0yjgB

Offense: Possession of Dangerous Drugs (Health and Safety Code Section 483.041) Class A Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1311160115

Corpus Christi Police arrested a 23-year-old man Saturday after an investigation for a man who brandished a gun. Corpus Christi Police responded to a call for a man who displayed a firearm in the area of Holly and Weber Road at 5:37pm. A 22-year-old man flagged down an Officer and described a man who looked into cars and pulled on door handles. The 22-year-old man said the suspect saw the 22-year-old man watching and the suspect lifted his shirt to display a handgun. Officers located the suspect, 23-year-old Justin Gunnels (11/7/1990) who ran from Officers. Officers apprehended Gunnels and arrested him for Public Intoxication, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Dangerous Drugs, and Evading Arrest. Officers requested use of the K9 Unit, and Indy located the pellet gun (which had the appearance of a real firearm) along the path Gunnels ran. Gunnels was then delivered 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.

Bravo District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Police Seek Culprits in Thefts of Security Cameras

Date:  November 1st and November 13th, 2013
Location:  1818 Rodd Field
Event: Theft
Case Number:  1311010037/1311130118

Corpus Christi Property Crimes Detectives are asking the public’s assistance to help identify the suspects responsible for stealing the 72-year-old victim’s security cameras on two separate occasions.

Clips of the video surveillance have been uploaded to the Police Department’s CorpusChristiPD YouTube account at http://youtu.be/KVAQRnDRnD0.      

If anyone knows the identity or has any information on these crimes please call Detective G. Shipley at 361-886-2841.  If you would to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com.  Callers will earn a cash reward if the suspects are identified and arrested.

 
Charlie District

Police Arrest Parents For Injury to a Child

Date: Friday, November 15, 2013, 00:08

Location: 1800 Rockford Drive http://goo.gl/maps/86fvX

Offense: Injury to a Child (Penal Code Section 22.04) 1st Degree Felony

Case Number: 1311150007

Corpus Christi Police arrested 31-year-old Shirley Delossantos (9/7/1982) and 28-year-old Joe Trevino (4/14/1985) for injury to a child Friday morning. Delossantos was also charged with a probation violation warrant.

Patrol Division

Patrol Report November 15, 2013

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 171 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight November 14 to 7:20am November 15, 2013. These are a sample of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Bravo” District

Date: Thursday, November 14, 2013, 11:10am

Location: 7800 Calgary Drive http://goo.gl/maps/8Joxj

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

Case Number: 1310150038

Corpus Christi Police arrested 46-year-old Connie Rivera (1/31/1967) at her home on the 7800 block of Calgary Drive Thursday for a warrant for her arrest for forging prescriptions.

 

“Charlie” District

Date: Thursday, November 14, 2013, 9:36am

Location: 5200 River Oaks Drive http://goo.gl/maps/5pexO

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

Case Number: 1311140030

A 35-year-old woman reported at burglary to the Corpus Christi Police Thursday at the 5200 block of River Oaks Drive. The 35-year-old woman told Officers some unknown person entered her blue 2006 Acura between midnight at 7:00am while it was parked and unattended on the 5200 block of River Oaks Drive and took a Smith and Wesson handgun valued at about $480 dollars from inside the vehicle.

 

“Delta” District

Date: Thursday, November 14, 2013, 16:04

Location: 1500 Lazy Lane http://goo.gl/maps/IIOyK

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

Case Number: 1311140083

Corpus Christi Police arrested 29-year-old Joseph Sharpe (10/14/1984) at the 1500 block of Lazy Lane Thursday afternoon. A Corpus Christi Police Officer saw Sharpe drive a vehicle in the area of State Highway 358 and Agnes and knew Sharpe had two active warrants for his arrest. The Officer followed Sharpe to the 1500 block of Lazy Lane when Sharpe stopped the vehicle, and then ran on foot from the Officer. Sharpe was captured and charged with the two warrants, one for aggravated assault and the other for unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon. Sharpe was additionally charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of dangerous drugs, evading arrest, and unlawful possession of body armor by a felon. Sharpe was then delivered 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

Local Man Charged with Sexual Performance by a Child

Date:  November 14, 2013, 2:12pm
Location: 5602 Old Brownsville Road
Event: Sexual Performance by a Child Arrest
Case Number: 1311020126

AndrewLeeEnsingerThe Corpus Christi Police Department would like to thank the community and our local Media for helping detectives identify the man who solicited a 14-year-old juvenile male.

After receiving several tips, detectives were able to identify Andrew Lee Ensinger (08/09/77) and obtain a warrant for his arrest. 

Ensinger was arrested on November 14, 2013 at his place of employment, 5602 Old Brownsville Road.  He was charged with the outstanding warrant for Sexual Performance by a Child which is a Second Degree Felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.  Ensinger’s bond was set at $75,000.

The original CCPD Blotter post can be viewed at http://wp.me/p1D8kP-481.

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Identity of Robbery Suspect Sought

Date: November 7, 2013,
Location:  3601 S. Staples Street
Event: Robbery
Case Number:  1311070008

Corpus Christi Police Homicide/Robbery Detectives are asking the public’s assistance to help identify a man who robbed a local Stripes Convenience Store.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic man, 30 to 45 years of age, standing six feet tall, and weighing 200 lbs. 

Clips and photographs of the video have been uploaded to the Police Department’s CorpusChristiPD YouTube account at http://youtu.be/R9aUnK-QFgA.

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

Corpus Christi Police Daily Blotter