Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division

Robbery Suspect Photos Released

Date: Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 3:41am
Location: 3601 S. Staples Street http://goo.gl/maps/EorDC
Offense: Aggravated Robbery
Case Number: 1309170025

A 28-year-old store employee reported to Corpus Christi Police that she was robbed while at work. The woman told Officers a man walked into the store at about 3:40am with a hood over his head. The robber displayed a knife as he demanded the money from the register. The suspect left the store and ran north on the 1000 block of Collins Street. The store employee was uninjured in the robbery.

The suspect was described as a 20 to 30-year-old man, 5’4 to 5’7″ feet tall, and weighing 135 to 150 lbs.  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, Patrol Division

Missing 6-year-old found unhurt

Date: September 24, 2013, 6:30pm
Location: 1010 Behman
Event: Missing Child
Case Number: 1309240152
20130924-235130.jpgCorpus Christi Police were called to 1010 Behman for a missing 6-year-old who was last seen in the apartment complex at approximately 6:30pm. An extensive search for Ahlyvian Ray Murphy began shortly after her mother reported her missing.

Over twenty-five officers, detectives, and supervisors along with the assistance of family, friends and neighbors searched for Ahlyvian until she was located at 9:59pm inside her home. Police believe Ahlyvian returned home while everybody searched for her.

The Corpus Christi Police Department would like to thank everyone who assisted in the search for Ahlyvian.

 

Community Outreach, Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division

CCPD Neighborhood Parking Enforcement Begins Tomorrow

Beginning Wednesday, September 25, 2013, the Corpus Christi Police Department will conduct a city-wide neighborhood parking enforcement initiative targeting illegally parked vehicles.  The Police Department is continuing with the enhanced parking initiative in response to continuous complaints of illegal parking throughout the city. 

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Police and Parking Enforcement Officers, as well as beat Officers working during their normal hours will be issuing citations to vehicles parked in a manner that is a violation or a hazard.  Please remember, it is illegal to park vehicles facing the wrong way, over 18” from the curb, or blocking fire hydrants, sidewalks, and driveways.

If you would like to report an abandoned vehicle or a vehicle blocking a driveway please, call the Traffic Safety Office at 361-886-2685 during business hours.

Patrol Division

Patrol Report September 24, 2013

“Adam” District

Date: Monday, September 23, 2013, 19:38

Location: 10601 Gettysburg Street http://goo.gl/maps/OYFMl

Offense: Burglary of a Habitation (Penal Code Section 30.02)

Case Number: 1309230131

A 43-year-old man reported to the Corpus Christi Police on Monday that an unknown person kicked in the front door to his home on the 10600 block of Gettysburg Street and stole about $2,500 dollars worth of property from inside the home.  

 

Date: Tuesday, September 24, 2013, 1:21am

Location: 4100 Up River Road http://goo.gl/maps/pgsHq

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

Case Number: 1309240006

A Corpus Christi Police Officer searched and arrested 52-year-old Gene Marks (10/6/1960) for a warrant for his arrest for Failing to Comply with the Duty to Register as a Sex Offender.

 

“Bravo” District

Date: Tuesday, September 24, 2013, 00:07

Location: Matlock Street at Redmond Street http://goo.gl/maps/USDcl

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

Case Number: 1309240002

A Corpus Christi Police Officer conducted a traffic stop at Matlock Street and Redmond Street Tuesday morning when a white 2006 Nissan Maxima went through a stop sign at an intersection without stopping. The Officer smelled marijuana from inside the vehicle and continued to investigate. The Officer then arrested the driver, 26-year-old Cordero Fuentes (5/13/1987) for Possession of marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Fail to Identify as a Fugitive, a Warrant for his arrest, and Driving with an Invalid License.

 

“Charlie” District

Date: Monday, September, 23, 2013, 16:07

Location: 600 Everhart Road http://goo.gl/maps/5QQ7G

Offense: Aggravated Assault (Penal Code Section 22.02)

Case Number: 1309230104

Corpus Christi Police arrested a 50-year-old man for intentionally striking another vehicle on the 600 block of Everhart Road Monday afternoon. A 49-year-old man explained to Corpus Christi Police Officers that he was in a maroon 1994 Chevy pickup at the traffic light at Staples and Everhart at about 4:00pm Monday afternoon. The 49-year-old man said there was a gray 2002 Ford in front of him and a third vehicle in front of the Ford and all waited for the green arrow to allow traffic to turn left onto Everhart. The 49-year-old man said when the green arrow displayed, no vehicle moved, so the 49-year-old man honked the horn to alert the driver of the front vehicle. The 49-year-old man said the vehicles then proceeded through the intersection.

The 49-year-old man said the gray Ford drove beside him and the driver, 50-year-old Kevin Spain (11/19/1962) yelled at the 49-year-old man for honking the horn and then rammed the gray Ford into the Chevy Truck.

A 46-year-old woman in a vehicle behind the two crashed vehicles complained of injury from an abrupt stop after the collision, but was not transported to the hospital. No other injuries were reported. Corpus Christi Police then arrested Spain, impounded the gray Ford, and then delivered Spain to the city detention center for Aggravated Assault.

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, Community Outreach

Corpus Christi Animal Care Services-Vector, Rain May Delay Mosquito Spraying on 09/20/2013

Corpus Christi Animal Care Services – Vector will be spraying route 28, Flourbluff, tonight as weather permits. Vector Mosquito spraying is normally performed in the evening, typically after 7:00 pm. while most of the city population is indoors. The adulticide used poses no significant risks to human or pet health.
Weather conditions will affect the normal spraying schedule. Mosquito spraying will not occur during rain, drizzle, or if the wind speed is 10 mph or greater. In case of adverse weather conditions, spraying will be delayed until the next available week night.

Additional information on routes and mosquito spraying can be found at: http://www.cctexas.com/government/health-district/environmental-health/vector-control/index

Criminal Investigations Division

Police Seek Two Women for Credit Card Abuse

Date: Saturday, September 14, 2013, 15:00

Location: 5488 South Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/bHOCr

Offense: Credit Card Abuse (Penal Code Section 32.31)

Case number: 1309180032

Corpus Christi Police are seeking the identity of two women in relation to the unauthorized use of credit cards at the mall on Saturday, September 14.

An 86-year-old woman reported to the Corpus Christi Police that her purse was taken without permission Saturday at a grocery store while she shopped. The 86-year-old woman said a person followed her and made small talk until the 86-year-old woman turned her back on the basket and purse while she got an item out of the freezer in the frozen food section. The 86-year-old woman said when turned back to the cart, the purse and the person who made small talk were gone. Corpus Christi Police are searching for a Hispanic female about 30 years in age with the name “Melissa” tattooed on the left side of her neck in relation to this theft.

Corpus Christi Police Department Detectives discovered the credit cards taken from the 86-year-old woman were used at 5488 South Padre Island Drive after the cards were reported stolen. Detectives have obtained images of the two women who used the credit cards and now want help from the public to identify and locate the two women. One woman is described as a white female with brown hair and wore glasses, a blue polo style shirt and jeans and had a multi-color purse. The second woman is described as a Hispanic female with short black hair and wore glasses, a dark stripped t-shirt and gray cargo shorts.

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Search the website Crimereports.com to research all reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi. Anyone who knows any additional information about this crime 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 Division

Patrol Report September 20, 2013

“Bravo” District

Date: Thursday, September 19, 2013, 12:15pm

Location: 5002 Gollihar Road http://goo.gl/maps/xzq4t

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

Case Number: 1309190060

A Corpus Christi Police Officer walked an apartment complex at 12:15pm Thursday at 5002 Gollihar and saw a person he recognized from previous contacts. The Officer discovered the person he saw had an active warrant for arrest for a parole violation and then arrested 32-year-old Carlos Molina (1/4/1981) and delivered Molina to the city detention center.

 

Date: Thursday, September 19, 2013, 13:39

Location: 2902 Laguna Shores Road http://goo.gl/maps/9AANh

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

Case Number: 1309190076

A 50-year-old man reported to the Corpus Christi Police that some unknown person stole about $800 dollars worth of copper wire from the City’s wastewater lift station on Laguna Shores. The 50-year-old man told Police that the suspect cut the cable to a portable generator and then entered the building by removing bricks. The suspect then entered the building and took about 100 feet of copper wire.

 

Date: Thursday, September 19, 2013, 14:15

Location: 1800 Micheline Drive http://goo.gl/maps/DjbtI

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

Case Number: 1309190081

A 59-year-old woman reported to the Corpus Christi Police that some unknown person took her trailer and All Terrain Vehicle without permission from her driveway on the 1800 block of Micheline Drive Thursday morning. The 59-year-old woman told Police the trailer and ATV valued at $1,000 dollars were taken from her driveway between 9:00am and 2:00pm Thursday. The trailer was later recovered by the Corpus Christi Police at the 800 block of Egyptian.

 

Date: Thursday, September 19, 2013, 15:21

Location: 7100 Southhaven Drive http://goo.gl/maps/UevWM

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

Case Number: 1309190104

A 59-year-old man reported to the Corpus Christi Police that some unknown person took his trailer and All Terrain Vehicle without permission from his driveway on the 7100 block of Southhaven Drive Thursday. The 59-year-old man told Police his trailer and ATV valued at $1,500 dollars were taken from his driveway between 8:15am and 2:15pm Thursday.

 

Date: Thursday, September 19, 2013, 10:09am

Location: 6500 State Highway 358 http://goo.gl/maps/rXx0I

Event: Vehicle Crash with a Pedestrian (Transportation Code Section 552.002)

Crash Number: C1306984

A 22-year-old man was struck by a vehicle on the freeway Thursday morning. Corpus Christi Police responded to a vehicle crash with a pedestrian on the freeway Thursday morning near Airline Road. A 22-year-old man crossed the freeway at about 10:00am and was hit by a silver 2012 Nissan Versa driven by a 50-year-old woman. The 22-year-old man was taken to the hospital by ambulance with non life-threatening injuries. The 22-year-old man was issued a citation for crossing where pedestrians are prohibited.

 

“Charlie” District

Date: Friday, September 20, 2013, 1:09am

Location: 4300 Liana Lane http://goo.gl/maps/WNOO0

Offense: Burglary of a Habitation (Penal Code Section 30.02)

Case Number: 1309200009

Corpus Christi Police arrested 35-year-old Ricardo Rios (2/27/1978) for burglary of a habitation at the 4300 block of Liana Lane Friday morning. A 45-year-old man called the Corpus Christi Police at about 1:00am when he heard loud noises from a house under construction. Corpus Christi Police arrived to investigate and saw Rios run from the house. The Officers caught Rios and continued to investigate. Officers discovered Rios removed an electric range valued at about $650 dollars from the home. Rios was arrested for burglary of a habitation, evading arrest, resisting arrest, and for fail to identify. Rios was then delivered to the city detention center.

 

Date: Friday, September 20, 2013, 5:30am

Location: 5114 Weber Road http://goo.gl/maps/KX3Xw

Offense: Aggravated Robbery (Penal Code Section 29.03)

Case Number: 1309200026

Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint of an aggravated robbery at a restaurant located at 5114 Weber Road Friday morning. A 30-year-old woman told Police she is employed at the restaurant and prepared for the early bird breakfast rush when an unknown man went into the restaurant with his face covered by a hockey mask and demanded money. The 30-year-old woman told Police the man displayed a knife, got cash, and left out the back door. No injuries were reported.

The suspect is described as a bald Hispanic male armed with a knife, about 20 years of age and wore a black zipper front hoodie and blue Dickie work pants.

 

“Delta” District

Date: Thursday, September 19, 2013, 23:55

Location: 2002 Morgan Avenue http://goo.gl/maps/xxENm

Offense: Aggravated Robbery (Penal Code Section 29.03)

Case Number: 1309200001

Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint of a robbery at a convenience store at 2002 Morgan Avenue Thursday night. A 26-year-old man reported to Corpus Christi Police that an unknown man displayed a handgun and demanded cash from the register. The 26-year-old man said the suspect got the money and left the store and ran north on the 1200 block of 18th Street. No injuries were reported.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic man armed with a pistol, about 5 feet 6 inches tall, about 30 years in age with a buzzed haircut and wore a black shirt with green writing and black pants.

Search the website Crimereports.com to research all reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi. Anyone who knows any additional information about these offenses or any unsolved crime should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department. 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.

Criminal Investigations Division

Police Seek Armed Robber on Staples

Date: Thursday, September 19, 2013, 10:44am

Location: 1324 S. Staples Street http://goo.gl/maps/bCC5Q

Offense: Aggravated Robbery (Penal Code Section 29.03)

Case Number: 1309190054

Corpus Christi Police are searching for a man who robbed a store at 1324 South Staples Thursday morning. A 63-year-old woman told Police that a man came into the store, paid for candy, displayed a pistol and then took the money from the register once the drawer opened. The man then ran from the store south on Staples Street. No injuries were reported and the suspect is still at large.

Police are searching for a white male about 6 feet tall, about 180 pounds, with black hair and wore a white t-shirt, khaki pants and sun glasses. The suspect was armed with a pistol and is considered dangerous.

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Search the website Crimereports.com to research all reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi. Anyone who knows any additional information about these offenses or any unsolved crime should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department. 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 Division

Patrol Report September 19, 2013

“Adam” District

Date: Thursday, September 19, 2013, 1:31am

Location: Interstate Highway 37 at Up River Road http://goo.gl/maps/DYlgV

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

Case Number: 1309190007

Corpus Christi Police arrested a 23-year-old man in a stolen truck on Interstate Highway 37 Thursday morning. A Corpus Christi Police Officer conducted a traffic stop at 1:30am Thursday morning when a green 2007 Ford F-150 was speeding. The Officer discovered the truck was stolen from San Patricio County and arrested 23-year-old Dustin Rhodes (8/10/1990). Rhodes was delivered to the city detention center.

 

“Charlie” District

Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 22:54

Location: 5700 Ayers Street http://goo.gl/maps/SqIz8

Offense: Driving While Intoxicated (Penal Code Section 49.04)

Case Number: 1309180151

Corpus Christi Police arrested a 20-year-old woman for Driving While Intoxicated after she was involved in a single vehicle crash Wednesday night at Ayers Street and Holly. Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to the single vehicle crash that involved a silver 2004 Buick Le Sabre at 10:54pm. The Officers discovered the driver, 20-year-old Brandi Cardona (7/18/1993) was intoxicated. Cardona was taken to the hospital by ambulance for treatment of non life-threatening injuries and to collect a specimen of her blood. Cardona was released from the hospital and delivered to the city detention center for Driving While Intoxicated and for Possession of a Controlled Substance.

 

Date: Thursday, September 19, 2013, 1:45am

Location: 6701 Everhart Road http://goo.gl/maps/BPTcK

Offense: Reckless Damage (Penal Code Section 28.04)

Case Number: 1309190013

Corpus Christi Police arrested a 25-year-old man for causing damage to several vehicles in the parking lot of an apartment complex Thursday morning. Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint of reckless driving in the parking lot of an apartment complex at 1:45am Thursday morning. The person who made the complaint told Police that a white Dodge drove into parked cars, over curbs, and through the grass. A Corpus Christi Police Officer found a white 2012 Dodge Charger with significant damage which matched the description of the vehicle in the complaint. The Officer arrested the driver, 25-year-old Frank Lopez (11/13/1987) for Reckless Damage, Driving While Intoxicated, and for a Municipal Court warrant.

 

Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 22:51

Location: 5017 Saratoga Boulevard http://goo.gl/maps/QAiq6

Offense: Aggravated Robbery (Penal Code Section 29.03)

Case Number: 1309180144

A 20-year-old man reported to the Corpus Christi Police that some unknown person robbed a store at the 5700 block of Saratoga Boulevard Wednesday night. The 20-year-old employee explained to the Investigators that a white male went into the store and paid for a drink; but then demanded all the money once the register was open. The 20-year-old employee told Police the man pointed a handgun and demanded the cash from the drawer, then left the store and was last seen running east on Saratoga Boulevard.

The suspect is described as a white male; late 20’s in age and stands about 6 feet tall, weighs about 200 pounds, has light brown short hair, unshaven with sleeve tattoos on both arms and a name in old English tattooed on his neck. The suspect wore a blue shirt with black shorts. No arrest has yet been made in this case.

 

“Delta” District

Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 13:35

Location: Cub Street at Virginia Avenue http://goo.gl/maps/JLb8E

Offense: Inhalant Abuse (Health and Safety Code Section 485.033)

Case Number: 1309180067

A Corpus Christi Police Officer arrested 33-year-old Roxxanne Rojas (7/25/1980) for Inhalant Abuse after he saw Rojas stagger down the street with a soda can which contained paint. Rojas had paint on her face and had inhaled the fumes of the paint to become intoxicated. Rojas was delivered to the city detention center. Rojas was with 55-year-old Francisco Valdez (2/8/1958) who had an outstanding warrant for his arrest for Carrying a Prohibited Weapon. Valdez was also 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 offenses or any unsolved crime should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department. 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.

Delta District, Patrol Division

Police Seek Aggravated Assault Suspect

Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 6:32am

Location: 1300 Comanche Street http://goo.gl/maps/FbqM6

Offense: Aggravated Assault (Penal Code Section 22.02)

Case Number: 1309180015

Corpus Christi Police are searching for a 40-year-old man who assaulted a 33-year-old man with a weapon on the 1300 block of Comanche Street Wednesday morning.

A 40-year-old woman told Police that she was followed by a 40-year-old man while she walked to work at 6:30am Wednesday morning. The 40-year-old woman said the 40-year-old man threatened her with a knife and then she ran from the 40-year-old man. The 40-year-old woman said she heard screams behind her and she saw a 33-year-old man with obvious injuries as the 40-year-old man ran north on the 400 block of North Alameda and then turned west on Lipan Street. The 40-year-old woman was not injured and told Police she is familiar with the 40-year-old man.

The 33-year-old man was taken to the hospital by ambulance for treatment for his injuries. Police are searching for a 40-year-old black male who is bald, about 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighs about 180 pounds, and wore a white shirt and red shorts last seen at North Alameda Street and Lipan Street.

Search the website Crimereports.com to research all reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi. Anyone who knows any additional information about these offenses or any unsolved crime should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department. 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.

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