Community Outreach

CCPD To Hold Car Auction Saturday

On Saturday, November 2, 2013, a total of 84 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 30 of these vehicles are “No Insurance” impounds. On Friday, November 1, 2013, 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 November 2, 2013.   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 October 2013, Officers issued 456 citations for Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility and impounded 114 vehicles for the same charge.

Patrol Division

Patrol Report October 30, 2013

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 206 original reports for formal criminal complaints from October 29 – October 30, 2013. These are a sample of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Adam” District

Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 8:59am

Location: 205 Enterprise Parkway

Offense: Terroristic Threats (Penal Code Section 22.07) Class B Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1310290030

A 48-year-old man reported to the Corpus Christi Police that a 44-year-old man threatened to damage the building to a business for unsatisfactory service.

 

“Bravo” District

Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 8:02am

Location: 14049 South Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/P6NQB

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

Case Number: 1310290026

A 39-year-old man reported to the Corpus Christi Police that an unknown person broke a window to the front door to the business at 14049 South Padre Island Drive overnight Monday and then took several sunglasses with a total estimated value of $25,000 dollars.

 

Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 17:17

Location: 8000 Calgary Drive http://goo.gl/maps/wo459

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

Case Number: 13100800108

A Corpus Christi Police Officer arrested 39-year-old Brian Anderson (4/18/1974) for Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle when he was found in a stolen car at the 8000 block of Calgary Tuesday. A Corpus Christi Police Officer responded to a complaint of illegal dumping on the 8000 block of Calgary and found a vehicle driven by Anderson. The Officer noticed a towel that covered the steering column and the Officer conducted more investigation to discover the vehicle was reported stolen from 6635 Staples Street several weeks earlier. The Officer arrested Anderson and delivered him to the city detention center. The vehicle was taken to the city impound lot.

 

“Charlie” District

Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2013, 00:26

Location: 3500 South Alameda Street http://goo.gl/maps/hVC49

Offense: Driving While Intoxicated (Penal Code Section 49.04) Class B Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1310300006

Corpus Christi Police responded to a single vehicle crash at about 12:30am Wednesday morning and arrested 31-year-old Melanie Garcia (4/7/1982) for Driving While Intoxicated. Corpus Christi Police responded to a single vehicle crash in which a silver 2008 Toyota Tundra struck a utility pole. Garcia was taken to the hospital for a medical evaluation and to collect a specimen of her blood and then delivered to the city detention center.

 

“Delta” District

Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 13:05

Location: 707 North Shoreline Boulevard http://goo.gl/maps/xUFb1

Offense: Possession of a Controlled Substance (Health and Safety Code Section 481.115) 3rd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1310290081

Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint of a disturbance at a hotel at 707 North Shoreline Boulevard Tuesday. The Officers found what they believe is cocaine and arrested 39-year-old Leija Oswaldo (11/30/1973) for Possession of a Controlled Substance then delivered Oswaldo 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, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Auto Burglars Identity Sought

The Corpus Christi Police Auto Theft Task Force Detectives would like help from the public to identify and locate the individuals who burglarized a vehicle and used the stolen credit cards.

On October 8, 2013, the Corpus Christi Police Department investigated three auto burglaries which occurred at three fitness facilities; Corpus Christi Athletic Club, Gold’s Gym, and Freedom Fitness.  The victims had left their purses in their vehicle while they worked out. 

Corpus Christi Police Detectives discovered the stolen credit cards were used at local business shortly after the auto burglaries were reported.  Detectives have obtained images of the suspects involved and now need help from the public to identify them. 

The first suspect is described as a White male  in a white t-shirt and orange shorts.  The second suspect is described as a White female wearing white shorts and an orange shirt.  Both suspects fled in a black two-door vehicle with an unidentified driver.  The surveillance video has been uploaded the Police Department’s YouTube account at CorpusChristiPD; http://youtu.be/ZrxPIwThRjU and http://youtu.be/E8TDJoZzXV4.

Anyone who can identify these suspects or has any additional information about this crime should call the Corpus Christi Police Auto Theft Task Force Detectives at 361-886-2841.   If you would like to provide information to detectives and keep their identity secret may call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information online at www.888TIPS.com.  Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

 

Community Outreach

Individuals involved in Hit and Run Crash Call Police

Corpus Christi Traffic and Safety Division Investigators have impounded the vehicle suspected to be involved in Sunday morning’s hit and run accident.  After viewing the airing of the hit and run accident on local media channels, the owners of the black Jeep Liberty contacted investigators and are cooperating with the investigation.

Early this morning, Investigators impounded the Jeep Liberty from the 2200 block of Skycrest Drive.  The investigation is ongoing and will be conducted by the Traffic and Safety Division’s Hit and Run Investigators. 

The Police Department would like to thank local Media for promptly airing the hit and run accident and the community for calling in tips to Crime Stoppers.

The original blotter post can be viewed at http://wp.me/p1D8kP-44d.

Patrol Division

Patrol Report October 29, 2013

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 190 original reports for formal criminal complaints from October 28 – October 29, 2013. These are a sample of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“Adam” District

 

Date: Monday, October 28, 2013, 17:27

Location: 8225 Leopard Street

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

Case Number: 1310280147

A 32-year-old man reported to the Corpus Christi Police that some unknown person removed the window unit air conditioning unit to gain entry into his home without permission at 8225 Leopard Street and steal a television from inside the home drink the day Monday.

 

Date: Monday, October 28, 2013, 17:46

Location: 5000 Cynthia Street

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

Case Number: 1310280150

A 43-year-old man reported to the Corpus Christi Police that an unknown person entered his home through a broken window without permission during the day Monday on the 5000 block of Cynthia Street and stole electronics and two firearms.

 

“Bravo” District

 

Date: Monday, October 28, 2013, 9:57

Location: 8200 Wooldridge Road

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

Case Number: 1310280062

Corpus Christi Police and Fire Departments found a 2007 Dodge Ram pickup stuck in the mud at the east end of Wooldridge Monday morning which was burned. The investigating Officer discovered the vehicle was reported stolen on October 11, 2013 from the 3100 block of Gollihar Road.

 

“Charlie” District

 

Date: Monday, October 28, 2013, 16:50

Location: 5850 Everhart Road

Offense: Deadly Conduct (Penal Code Section 22.05) Class A Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1310280135

Corpus Christi Police arrested a 20-year-old man Monday afternoon for Deadly Conduct when the man pointed a shotgun at 34-year-old man at 5850 Everhart Road. The 34-year-old man walked a 21-year-old woman out to her car and was confronted by 20-year-old Dylan Cantu (1/10/1993). Cantu pointed a shotgun at the 34-year-old man. Cantu left, but Corpus Christi Police found Cantu later and arrested him, then delivered Cantu to the city detention center for Deadly Conduct.

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, Criminal Investigations Division

Jeep Liberty Sought in Hit and Run

Date:  October 27, 2013, 2:23am
Location:  4220 SPID
Event:  Major Hit and Run Accident
Case Number:  1310270038/C1307640

Not actual suspect vehicle
Not actual suspect vehicle

Police were dispatched to an accident involving a pedestrian in the eastbound lane of the 4300 block of SH 358.  Officers arrived to find a witness to the accident performing CPR on the man and took over until CCFD Emergency Personnel arrived.  The 23-year-old man was rushed to Spohn Memorial with life-threatening injuries.

Further investigation revealed that the victim had been driving a gray Jeep when it became stuck in a small ditch by the parking lot west of Embassy Suites.  A wrecker driver stopped by to assist when the hit and run victim began to assault the wrecker driver’s passenger; knocking him to the ground.  After the assault, the victim ran across the highway where he was stuck.  The vehicle fled; not making any attempt to stop.

On Monday morning, Traffic Safety Division Officers released a description of the hit and run vehicle.   The impact caused the driver’s side mirror to be broken off and remain behind at the accident  scene.  The suspect vehicle is believed to be a 2002-2007 dark-colored Jeep Liberty with damage to the driver’s side. 

If you witnessed the accident, know the identity of the driver, or have seen a Jeep Liberty with similar damage, please contact the Traffic Safety Division Office at 361-886-2685.  If you would like to remain anonymous, please call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at http://www.888TIPS.com.  Tipsters will earn a cash reward if the suspect is identified.

Patrol Division

Patrol Report October 28, 2013

The Corpus Christi Police Department generated reports for 197 criminal complaints from October 27, 2013 until 8:30am October 28, 2013. These are a few taken from the list of criminal complaints.

“Adam” District

Date: Sunday, October 27, 2013, 14:35

Location: 1000 National Drive http://goo.gl/maps/IHC8j

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

Case Number: 1310270102

A 61-year-old woman reported to the Corpus Christi Police Department that an unknown person entered a home on the 1000 block of National Drive and took about $700 dollars worth of electronics without permission. The 61-year-old woman told Officers the homeowner is out-of-town and she checked the home at about 1:30pm and then again at 2:35pm. The 61-year-old woman told Officers she found the back door open and the electronics were gone.

 

“Bravo” District

Date: Sunday, October 27, 2013, 20:17

Location: 5809 South Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/ysVB2

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

Case Number: 1310270138

A 24-year-old man reported to the Corpus Christi Police that an unknown person broke the window to a store front door Sunday at 5809 South Padre Island Drive. The 24-year-old man told Officers he estimates the damage at $350 dollars.

 

“Charlie” District

Date: Sunday, October 27, 2013, 20:58

Location: 4200 Chester Drive http://goo.gl/maps/tL3wc

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

Case Number: 1310270144

A 43-year-old man reported to the Corpus Christi Police that he suffered a gunshot wound to his arm Sunday night. The 43-year-old man was taken to the hospital for medical treatment and Police are searching for a 29-year-old man who may have caused the injury. Investigators believe the assault happened on the 4200 block of Chester Drive and the 43-year-old man contacted Police at 3750 South Staples Street. Investigators continue to gather information to determine the sequence of events and the actors involved.

 

“Delta” District

Date: Monday, October 28, 2013, 1:21am

Location: Greenwood Drive at Horne Road http://goo.gl/maps/RyixC

Offense: Aggravated Assault (Penal Code Section 22.02) 1st Degree Felony

Case Number: 1310280011

Corpus Christi Police arrested a 26-year-old man Monday morning for Aggravated Assault at Greenwood at Horne Road. A Corpus Christi Police Officer instructed a maroon Nissan Altima to stop for a driver’s license checkpoint at 1:21am. The 26-year-old driver, Mark Gonzalez (7/6/1995), accelerated and caused the back passenger door to strike the Officer and knock the Officer to the ground. The Altima came dangerously close to causing serious injury to the Officer. Gonzalez fled in the vehicle and was later apprehended and 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, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Patrol Report for October 27, 2013

 Date:  October 27, 2013, 4:12am
Location: 1721 Van Loan
Event:  Aggravated Assault
Case Number:  1310270043

Police arrested Quenton Martin (04/28/81) after he stabbed a 34-year-old man in the arm.  Martin also pulled a knife on a 27-year-old man.   The assault occurred as a result over the ownership of a cell phone.  Martin fled, but was found by Officers and arrested. 

Martin was charged with two counts of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Failure to Identify after he lied about his name to Officers.  He was booked at the City Detention Center.

Date:  October 27, 2013, 5:51am
Location:  10100 SPID
Event: Hit and Run
Case Number:  1310270050/C1307642 

Officers worked a single vehicle accident in which the driver had fled.  Police reported the vehicle had been traveling westbound when the driver lost control and veered left leaving the roadway.  The truck struck the Highway Support Beam and the impact caused the truck to roll over onto its driver’s side.  It then crashed into the bushes alongside the roadway.

Officers did find blood in the vehicle and believe the driver was injured.  A search was conducted, but the driver was nowhere to be found.

If you witnessed the accident or know the identity of the driver, please contact Traffic Safety Division Hit and Run Investigators at 361-886-2600.  If you would like to remain anonymous, please 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.

Date:  October 27, 2013,
Location:  4220 SPID
Event:  Major Hit and Run Accident 
Case Number:  1310270038/C1307640

Police were dispatched to an accident involving a pedestrian in the eastbound lane of the 4300 block of SH 358.  Officers arrived to find a witness to the accident performing CPR on the man and took over until CCFD Emergency Personnel arrived.  The 23-year-old man was rushed to Spohn Memorial with life-threatening injuries. 

Further investigation revealed that the victim had been driving a gray Jeep when it became stuck in a small ditch by the parking lot west of Embassy Suites.  A wrecker driver stopped by to assist when the hit and run victim began to assault the wrecker driver’s passenger; knocking him to the ground.  After the assault, the victim ran across the highway where he was stuck.  The vehicle fled; not making any attempt to stop.   

If you witnessed the accident or know the identity of the driver, please contact Traffic Safety Division Hit and Run Investigators at 361-886-2600.  If you would like to remain anonymous, please call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at http://www.888TIPS.com.  Tipsters will earn a cash reward if the suspect is identified.

Date:  October 27, 2013, 1:47am
Location:  7101 S. Padre Island Drive/4946 Wexford
Event:  Aggravated Assault
Case Number:  1310270026/1310270028

Police were called to 4946 Wexford for a loud music call with approximately 120 individuals.  As Officers were contacting and dispersing the party goers, Officers were advised of a walk-in shooting victim at Bay Area Hospital.   As the Officers cleared the residence, they were able to find the crime scene for the shooting.

Police contacted hospital staff and they were advised a 17-year-old woman had been brought to the hospital by several of her friends with a gunshot wound to the abdomen.  The woman had been shot while at a party at 4946 Wexford.    Neither the victim nor her friends were able to provide Officers with any suspect information.

The shooting investigation is ongoing and will be conducted by the Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division.  Anyone with any information on this crime is asked to call Homicide/Robbery Detectives at 361-886-2841.  If you would like to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (3477) or submit a tip online at www888TIPS.com.  Tipsters will earn a cash reward if the suspect is identified and arrested.

Charlie District, Community Outreach

Two Men Seriously Injured in Accident

Date:  October 26, 2013, 02:36 Hours
Location:  7200 Everhart Road http://goo.gl/maps/n1kBn
Event:  Major Accident/Intoxication Assault
Case Number:   1310260028/C1307628

Officers were dispatched to 7202 Everhart Road for an accident involving injuries.  Upon their arrival, Officers found a black 2006 Porsche in the front yard of a complex at Everhart and Delwood.  A witness reported to Officers that the Porsche was speeding as it traveled southbound on Everhart when it lost control. 

The Porsche went airborne and crashed through a metal fence, struck a tree and a building.  Both the 41-year-old driver and 42-year-old passenger were both taken to Spohn Memorial by CCFD Emergency Personnel.  The driver sustained life threatening injuries and was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit in Critical Condition.  The passenger sustained head injuries in the crash.

The accident and Intoxication Assault investigation is ongoing and will be conducted by the Traffic and Safety Division.

Community Outreach

We’re Wanted! Call 888-TIPS If You Know Where We Are

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The Nueces County Sheriff’s Department and the Corpus Christi Police Department are asking the public’s assistance to locate two wanted men.  Jaime Jalomo (08/14/81) is wanted for Failure to Appear for Arraignment.  He is to be held without bond.   Other warrants include Aggravated Assault of a Public Servant,  Failure to Appear for Evading Arrest with Vehicle, Failure to Appear for Resisting Arrest and Failure to Identify as a Fugitive.  

Jordan Andrew Sanchez (02/23/95) is wanted for Motion to Revoke Probation for a Graffiti charge.  He is also to be held without bond.

We ask that anyone with any information on their whereabouts to call Corpus Christi Police at 361-886-2600.  Anyone who would like to provide information to the investigators and keep their identity secret may provide the information through Crime Stoppers at 886-TIPS (8477) or online at http://www.888TIPS.com.  Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Corpus Christi Police Daily Blotter