Patrol Division

Patrol Report October 18, 2013

“Adam” District

Date: Thursday, October 17, 2013, 9:05am

Location: 1602 North Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/6o29m

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

Case Number: 1310170033

A 31-year-old man reported to the Corpus Christi Police that some unknown person broke a window to gain entry into a business at 1602 North Padre Island Drive and steal merchandise Wednesday night. The 31-year-old man told Police the only merchandise that was missing was about $70 dollars worth of snacks.

Date: Thursday, October 17, 2013, 7:40am

Location: 13600 Teague Lane http://goo.gl/maps/by1P4

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

Case Number: 1310170026

A 51-year-old man reported to the Corpus Christi Police that an unknown person took a rented 2009 Case Backhoe with attached jack hammer valued at about $80,000 dollars from the 13600 block of Teague Lane Wednesday night without permission.

“Charlie” District

Date: Thursday, October 17, 2013, 16:49

Location: 5100 Holly Road http://goo.gl/maps/mC09j

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

Case Number: 1310170121

Corpus Christi Police responded to a hit and run vehicle crash at the 5100 block of Holly Road and arrested a 26-year-old woman for Driving While Intoxicated Thursday afternoon. Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to a vehicle crash and were directed away from the crash by witnesses. The witnesses told a Corpus Christi Police Officer that the woman who caused the crash ran from the crash scene to a nearby business. The Officer found 26-year-old Whitnee Winship (11/3/1986) in a nearby office and returned her to the crash scene. The Officer then arrested Winship for Driving While Intoxicated and took her to a hospital for a medical evaluation and to collect a specimen of her blood. Winship was then delivered to the city detention center.

Date: Thursday, October 17, 2013, 18:31

Location: 4300 Aspen Street http://goo.gl/maps/1ooH1

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

Case Number: 1310170155

A 42-year-old woman reported to the Corpus Christi Police that an unknown person entered her home at the 4300 block of Aspen Street through an unlocked window Thursday and took a laptop computer and a Digital Video Disk Player with a total value of $1,500 dollars from inside her home.

“Delta” District

Date: Thursday, October 17, 2013, 12:51pm

Location: 1900 Arlington Drive http://goo.gl/maps/Es07C

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

Case Number: 1310170071

A 40-year-old man reported to the Corpus Christi Police that a man took money from him by force at the 1900 block of Arlington Drive Thursday. The 40-year-old man told Police he stood outside a tan Sport Utility Vehicle and spoke to the driver at about 12:50pm Thursday. The 40-year-old man told Police that the driver wanted to borrow some money from the 40-year-old man. The 40-year-old man said once his money was out of his pocket, the driver grabbed the money and drove away. The 40-year-old man was knocked to the ground and suffered non life-threatening injuries. Police are searching for a 35-year-old man in a tan Suburban.

Date: Thursday, October 17, 2013, 19:03

Location: 1400 Kennedy Avenue http://goo.gl/maps/ZEAD6

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

Case Number: 1310170139

Corpus Christi Police arrested a 32-year-old man for Burglary of a Habitation Thursday night at the 1400 block of Kennedy Avenue. A 25-year-old woman reported a burglary to her neighbor’s home to the Corpus Christi Police. The 25-year-old woman provided a description of the suspect and the vehicle the suspect used to leave the scene of the crime. Corpus Christi Police arrested 32-year-old Jason Rodriguez (4/20/1981) and then delivered him to the city detention center.

Search the website Crimereports.com to research all reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi. Anyone who knows any additional information about these crimes should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2841. Information about unsolved crimes may be provided to investigators anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at 888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Community Outreach

Chief Simpson Swears in Two Newest Reserve Officers

Chief Simpson and Reserve Officers Chris Hernandez and Richard Hinojosa
Chief Simpson and Reserve Officers Chris Hernandez and Richard Hinojosa

Two new Police Reserves were sworn in by Corpus Christi Police Chief Floyd Simpson as family, friends, and Officers looked on.  Chief Simpson administered the Oath of Office to Chris Hernandez and Richard Hinojosa and welcomed them to the Corpus Christi Police Department’s family.

Both men have prior law enforcement  as Reserve Officer Hernandez was employed as a Trooper with the Texas Department of Public Safety and Reserve Officer Hinojosa is currently employed by Nueces County Sheriff’s Department.   The swearing-in ceremony has been uploaded to the Police Department’s You Tube account at http://youtu.be/QMi1IAnYInA.

Reserve Police Officers are state licensed law enforcement officers who serve at the discretion of the Chief of Police. They are empowered with the same authority as our full-time officers. Members of the Corpus Christi Police Reserves Organization assist the regular sworn officers of the department in the enforcement of laws and maintenance of the peace. Reserve Officers are also called upon to assist at special events or during emergencies. Reserve officers volunteer their time without financial compensation. Uniforms and equipment are provided by the department.

If you would like additional information on our Reserve Program visit the Police Department’s website at www.ccpolice.com and select Join Our Team.  You can also contact Lt. William C. Abbott, Gang Unit Supervisor and Police Reserve Coordinator at  361-673-4411.

Community Outreach

Police Athletic League Receives Donation From Dove Hunt

Senior Officer David Morris stands with Chief Floyd Simpson and accepted a check to support the Corpus Christi Police Athletic League.
Senior Officer David Morris stands with Chief Floyd Simpson and accepted a check to support the Corpus Christi Police Athletic League.

The Corpus Christi Chief of Police, Floyd Simpson, accepted a check at Police Headquarters on October 17 for $101,808 dollars on behalf of the Corpus Christi Police Athletic League. The money was raised at the third Annual Dove Hunt on October 5 at the Lonesome Dove Ranch. This event was organized by Valero and supported by many sponsors. Mrs. Berry generously provided access to the Lonesome Dove Ranch for a day of hunting, skeet shooting, and other activities. This one charity alone is the entire operating budget for the year for the Police Athletic League.

The Corpus Christi Police Athletic League offers recreational and athletic activities for at-risk youth in the community. The Police Athletic League began in Corpus Christi 10 years ago with 250 children and has now grown to 2,500 – 2,700 children ages 3-18 who are enrolled in the Corpus Christi Police Athletic League today.

The Police Athletic League is operated by volunteers, coaches, and support from community partners to provide positive role models and a family friendly environment for kids to participate in tee ball, basketball, baseball, volleyball, martial arts, softball all in a safe, fun, and encouraging atmosphere. Beyond the sports part, kids are learning life skills that will benefit them for years to come.

The Police Athletic League is always looking for volunteers and donations to the program. No child is turned away from CCPAL because of their income status. The Police Athletic League is 100% funded by contributions from companies, individuals, and foundations. The City of Corpus Christi and Police Department have been very good to the program providing land for baseball fields and police volunteers, but don’t receive any funds from the Police Department. The Police Athletic League relies on the public to support the Corpus Christi Police Athletic League.

The Corpus Christi Police Athletic League would like to build a new boxing gym and support current programs with the money raised from the hunt.

Patrol Division

Patrol Report October 17, 2013

“Adam” District

Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 23:33

Location: 5100 Green Park Drive http://goo.gl/maps/KA0R2

Offense: Deadly Conduct (Penal Code Section 22.05) 3rd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1310160171

A 25-year-old man reported to the Corpus Christi Police that some unknown person discharged a firearm and struck an unoccupied white 2008 Hyundai Elantra parked on the 5100 block of Green Park Drive Wednesday night. No injuries were reported and vehicle was the only reported damage. Police are searching for the person responsible who was possibly fled the area in a black car.

 

“Bravo” District

Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 12:22pm

Location: 8033 South Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/qUgD6

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

Case Number: 1310160060

An 18 year old man reported to the Corpus Christi Police that some unknown person kicked in the front door to his apartment at 8033 South Padre Island Drive while he was not home on Wednesday and took two laptop computers valued at $1,800 dollars from inside the apartment without consent.

 

“Delta” District

Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 10:44am

Location: 700 Comanche Street http://goo.gl/maps/vEBpF

Offense: Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 (Health and Safety Code Section 481.115) State Jail Felony

Case Number: 1310160046

A Corpus Christi Police Officer investigated a gold 2005 Nissan Altima that was parked on the 700 block of Comanche Street for several hours. The Officer discovered a 40-year-old man asleep inside the vehicle. The Officer then found prescription medication not prescribed to the 40-year-old man and a crystal substance the Officer believed to be methamphetamine. The Officer then arrested 40-year-old Luis Villarreal (11/3/1972) for Possession of a Contolled Substance.

 

Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 9:22am

Location: 3200 Ocean Drive http://goo.gl/maps/f6xTv

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

Case Number: 1310160032

A 28-year-old woman reported to the Corpus Christi Police that some unknown person broke the window to her unoccupied car while it was parked on the 3200 block of Ocean Drive and took her purse Wednesday morning. The woman reported that the purse and the contents had a total value of over $22,000 dollars. Investigators have gathered information to search for a suspect who is described as a Hispanic man about 30 years of age, unshaven and wore a white cap, dark shirt and running pants with a white stripe along the leg.

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

CCPD To Host Second Annual Retiree Picnic

The Corpus Christi Police Department will be hosting its Second Annual CCPD Picnic in honor of Retirees and employees of the Police Department on October  19, 2013, West Guth Park, beginning at  3pm.  If you are a retiree or police employee, bring your kids, grandkids, ice chest, blanket, and chairs.

We will be serving hamburgers and hot dogs, chips, and drinks.  A Bouncy House for the Kids and lots more!

Remember to bring your old photos,  stories, or memorabilia to share.  Great fun for the whole family!

Retiree’s and Officers, please R.S.V.P. with Amy Breedlove at 361-886-2615 or via e-mail at Amybr@cctexas.com.

Patrol Division

Patrol Report October 16, 2013

“Adam” District

Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2013, 23:16

Location: 10600 Gettysburg Street http://goo.gl/maps/hFs09

Offense: Driving While Intoxicated 2nd (Penal Code Section 49.04) Class A Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1310150176

A Corpus Christi Police Officer investigated a red 2008 Jeep stopped in the road with the driver slumped over the wheel on the 10600 block of Gettysburg Street at 11:16 Tuesday night. The Officer arrested 42-year-old Chad Lane (8/11/1971) for Driving While Intoxicated with a previous conviction. Lane was delivered to the city detention center and the Jeep was impounded.

 

“Bravo” District

Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2013, 12:07pm

Location: 2022 Treyway Lane http://goo.gl/maps/uCs19

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

Case Number: 1310070118

A Corpus Christi Police Officer found a gray 2013 Toyota Corolla unoccupied at 2022 Treyway Lane Tuesday which had been reported stolen from 6162 Misty Meadow Road on October 7, 2013. No arrest has yet been made. The vehicle was taken to the city impound lot for processing for any evidence to identify the person who took the vehicle without permission.

 

“Charlie” District

Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2013, 11:03am

Location: Holly Road at State Highway 286 http://goo.gl/maps/rtVna

Offense: Indecent Exposure (Penal Code Section 21.08) Class B Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1310150045

Corpus Christi Police arrested a 56-year-old man for indecent exposure Tuesday on Holly Road near the Crosstown Expressway. A 45-year-old city worker called the Corpus Christi Police at 11:00am Tuesday to complain that a man in a white Ford F-150 was nude from the waist down and exposing himself to motorists on Holly Road. A Corpus Christi Police Officer found the F-150 and found circumstances to support the claim from the 45-year-old man. The Officer then arrested 56-year-old Alfonso Mirelez Jr. (11/2/1956) for indecent exposure and delivered Mirelez to the city detention center.

 

“Delta” District

Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2013, 20:38

Location: 600 S. Port Avenue http://goo.gl/maps/nR3kQ

Offense: Driving While Intoxicated as a 4th offense (Penal Code Section 49.04) 3rd Degree Felony

Case Number: 1310150157

Corpus Christi Police arrested a 47-year-old man for his 4th Driving While Intoxicated charge Tuesday night on the 600 block of South Port Avenue. A Corpus Christi Police Officer conducted a traffic stop when he saw a green 1995 Toyota 4-Runner fail to signal a turn and not stop at a stop sign. The Officer then arrested 47-year-old Luis Garcia (7/20/1966) for Driving While Intoxicated with three previous convictions for the same charge. The Officer took Garcia to the hospital to collect a specimen of his blood. Garcia was then delivered to the city detention center charged with Driving While Intoxicated with 3 previous convictions, Resisting Arrest, Driving While License Suspended, Fail to yield the Right of Way, and Fail to Signal Turn. The vehicle was delivered to the city impound.

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, Delta District, Patrol Division

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Date: August 12, 2013, 10:22pm
Location: 1050 Nueces Bay Boulevard http://goo.gl/maps/BrEuN
Event: Burglary of a Vehicle
Case Number:  1308120172

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Corpus Christi Auto Theft Task Force Detectives are asking the public’s assistance to help identify the suspect responsible for burglarizing the victim’s vehicle while she paid for gas at a local convenience store.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 25 to 30 years of age, 5’9″ to 6″ feet tall, 160 to 180 lbs.  He was last seen wearing a white muscle tee-shirt and leaving in an older model two-toned extended cab pick up truck.

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.

Patrol Division

Patrol Report October 15, 0213

“Adam” District

Date: Monday, October 14, 2013, 14:30

Location: 7700 Up River Road http://goo.gl/maps/z9Svm

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

Case Number: 1310140115

A 47-year-old man reported to Corpus Christi Police that some unknown person took his black 2010 utility trailer valued at about $2,000 dollars from the 7700 block of Up River Road sometime between October 10 and October 14 without permission.

 

Date: Monday, October 14, 2013, 20:31

Location: 5901 Leopard Street http://goo.gl/maps/DCzEu

Offense: Burglary of a Habitation (Penal Code Section 30.02) 1st Degree Felony

Case Number: 1310140180

Corpus Christi Police arrested two women Monday night at an apartment at 5901 Leopard Street for burglary. Corpus Christi Police responded to a disturbance complaint at about 8:30pm. A 35-year-old man reported that two women entered his apartment without his consent and pointed a gun at him. The 35-year-old man explained that a dog defecated on his lawn and the 35-year-old man demanded the two women owners of the dog clean the mess. The 35-year-old man said the two women argued and he went inside the apartment. The 35-year-old man said the two women followed him into the apartment and assaulted him until one of the women displayed a handgun. The 35-year-old man left the apartment until Police arrived. No significant injuries were reported.

Corpus Christi Police arrested 37-year-old Sheila Cassiano (12/7/1975) and 50-year-old Cynthia Hamilton (6/16/1963) for Burglary of a Habitation and then delivered them to the city detention center.

 

“Bravo” District

Date: Monday, October 14, 2013, 8:44am

Location: 9512 South Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/naaWs

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

Case Number: 1310140038

A 50-year-old man reported to the Corpus Christi Police that some unknown person took two metal grates valued at $100 dollars each from his car wash at 9512 South Padre Island Drive over the weekend without his consent. The 50-year-old man told Police this is the third time on one month this has happened to his business.

 

“Charlie” District

Date: Monday, October 14, 2013, 17:42

Location: 3909 Kingston Drive http://goo.gl/maps/KNW5s

Offense: Discharge Firearm in Certain Municipalities (Penal Code Section 42.12) Class A Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1310140142

A 12-year-old boy reported to the Corpus Christi Police that an unknown person discharged a firearm from a vehicle at Kingston Park. No injuries or damage were reported. The 12-year-old boy told Police that he saw a black vehicle drive the area a couple of times and then left at a high rate of speed after two shots were discharged. There was a similar event reported the previous night at the same area.

 

Date: Monday, October 14, 2013, 23:13

Location: Carroll Lane at Cresthill Drive http://goo.gl/maps/qz2hZ

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

Case Number: 1310140198

Corpus Christi Police arrested a 37-year-old man for possession of marijuana Monday night at the intersection of Cresthill Drive and Carroll Lane. A Corpus Christi Police Officer investigated a silver 2002 Toyota 4-Runner unlawfully parked. The Officer found a 37-year-old man inside the vehicle and conducted further investigation. The Officer then arrested 37-year-old Michael Chavez (12/17/1975) for possession of marijuana.

 

“Delta” District

Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2013, 00:09

Location: 600 North Shoreline Boulevard http://goo.gl/maps/aFi22

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

Case Number: 1310150005

Corpus Christi Police arrested 46-year-old Richard Shults (12/18/1966) for Aggravated Robbery on the 600 block of North Shoreline Boulevard Tuesday morning. A 38-year-old man reported to the Corpus Christi Police that he was approached at a little after midnight by an unknown man who asked for money. The 38-year-old man told Police once the wallet was out of his pocket, the unknown man displayed a knife and took the wallet. Police were provided a description and a direction of travel and then arrested Shults for aggravated robbery and delivered Shults 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.

Charlie District, Community Outreach, Delta District, Patrol Division

Afternoon Patrol Report for October 14, 2013

Charlie District

Date:  October 13, 2013, 6:36pm
Location:  4214 Ayers Street http://goo.gl/maps/cBkyS
Event:  Robbery
Case Number:  1310130121

Police were called to “La Michoacana Market” on Ayers for a possible robbery.  Upon their arrival, Officers were told a man and a woman was seen shoplifting some meat.  When the employees confronted the couple, the man punched an employee in the eye.

The couple was able to escape, but the employees were able to recover the stolen meat.  The female

The man is described as a Hispanic male, 25 to 35 years of age, standing 5’5” to 5’8” feet tall and weighing 140 to 170 lbs.

The female is described as a Hispanic woman, 20 to 30 years of age, standing 5’1” to 5’4” feet tall, and weighing 130 to 160 lbs.

Anyone with any information on this robbery 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 suspects are identified and arrested.

Delta District

Date:  October 13, 2013, 11:15pm
Location:  Hewitt Drive http://goo.gl/maps/M1P4L
Event:  Robbery
Case Number:  1310130158

Police were called to a residence on Hewitt Drive for a man knocking on doors asking for help.  Police contacted a 19-year-old man who told them he’d been assaulted in the alleyway behind one of the homes.  The young man had arranged to meet a couple of individuals he’d met while at the beach and buy some drugs from them. 

The victim met with the men and was robbed at gunpoint.  He was struck in the face with a firearm and sustained an injury to his face, head, and knees.  He was taken to Spohn Memorial for medical treatment. 

The suspects are described as only 19 to 21 years of age and standing 5’7” to 5’9” feet tall with one of the men being of Hispanic ethnicity.  They fled in a small gold four-door sedan, taking an undetermined amount of money.

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 suspects are identified and arrested.

Date:  October 12, 2013, 09:47    
Location:  1724 N. Tancahua Street http://goo.gl/maps/83FNV
Event:  Evading Arrest   
Case Number:  1310120135JoshuaPaez
An Officer observed a disturbance at Brewster’s in which a motorcyclist was trying to start trouble with an employee.  As the Officer attempted to speak with the motorcyclist, he jumped on his motorcycle and fled.  A B.O.L.O. (Be On the Look Out) of the suspect was issued and Officers working the downtown area pulled over the suspect at People’s and Shoreline.

Joshua Peaz (05/01/88) was arrested and charged with Evading Arrest with a Vehicle and an outstanding warrant out of Bexar County for Larceny.  There was No Bond on the warrant.

Bravo District, Community Outreach, Patrol Division

Patrol Report, October 14, 2013

“Bravo” District

Date: Sunday, October 13, 2013, 21:12

Location: Park Road 22 and Sea Pines http://goo.gl/maps/CbRic

Offense: Racing on Highway, (TC545.420) B misdemeanor

Case Number: 1310130156

Officers J. Swain and J. McGinley observed two Chevy Camaros  and a Ford Mustang that were preparing to race. Both units set up and waited. The Camaros began to race, and the Mustang joined the competition. All three vehicles were stopped. The drivers were Cesar Campos 09/02/1986, Raymond Burciagia 08/08/1993, and Austin Garrett 12/17/1993.  All three were arrested for racing.

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