Three Men Arrested During Traffic Stop; Kilo of Cocaine Seized

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On September 4, 2013, Narcotics/Vice Investigation Division Officers were conducting surveillance as part of an ongoing investigation.  During the course of their surveillance the NVID Officers had a vehicle pulled over a vehicle with the assistance of the Gang Unit.

The vehicle stop resulted in the seizure of 1040.66 grams (approximately 1 kilogram) of powder cocaine with a street value of $32,000.  Jimmy Lee Bazaldua (10/11/84), Hector Lee Pinon Jr. (12/30/92), and Joshua Cano (07/19/91) were arrested and booked at th City Detention Center.  All three were charged with Manufacture and Delivery of a Controlled Substance.

Corpus Christi Animal Care Services & PAAC Have New Adoption Location

Corpus Christi Animal Care Services (CCACS), along with their adoption partner, People Assisting Animal Control (PAAC) have a new adoption location for cats and kittens.

Petco Inc., located in Calallen on U.S. 77, has opened their doors and Cat Adoption room to CCACS & PAAC. Approximately eight (8) Cats or Kittens can be viewed each week at the Petco location. All specials that are offered at CCACS on low-cost adoptions will also be extended to the animals at the Petco location.

In response to this new partnership, CCACS is reducing adoption fees for all our Petco cats & kittens to only $20. This offer begins Saturday, September 7, 2013 and expires Saturday, September 28, 2013. This includes spay/neuter and age appropriate vaccinations.

“Animal Care Services is dedicated to helping homeless animals find new, loving homes. Through proactive partnerships and public education we can tackle the stray cat and dog overpopulation problem within our community. We are thankful for the support of Petco in giving us this opportunity. We look forward to more partnerships with community businesses who want to be Part of the Solution” ~ Heather Hedrick, Program Manager.

Patrol Report August 5, 2013

Date: September 4, 2013, 9:31am

Location: 15300 Mutiny Court http://goo.gl/maps/Q8F6O

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

Case Number: 1309040047

Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to a Burglary in Progress complaint where a 27-year-old woman believed someone was inside her house without permission. The 27-year-old woman told the responding Officers that while she got out of the shower she heard a person talk to her dog. The 27-year-old woman told Officers after she heard the voice, she opened the door she saw what she thought was a person walk towards her kitchen.  The 27-year-old woman and a neighbor both armed themselves with handguns and then they checked the house before Police arrived.  There was no evidence of forced entry and there was nothing missing from the home.

 

Date: September 4, 2013, 22:22

Location: 500 Skipper Lane http://goo.gl/maps/6SkmR

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

Case Number: 1309040177

A Corpus Christi Police Officer conducted a traffic stop when a 49-year-old man on a bicycle failed to yield at a stop sign on the 500 block of Skipper at Carletta Street. The Officer discovered that the 49-year-old man had medication which was prescribed to another person. The Officer arrested 49-year-old Donny Baldwin (7/12/1964) for Possession of a Controlled Substance and delivered Baldwin to the city detention center.

 

Date: September 4, 2013, 21:27

Location: 15900 Cuttysark Street http://goo.gl/maps/XoaCR

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

Case Number: 1309040167

A 50-year-old man reported to the Corpus Christi Police that his 2008 Majek boat with a 200 horsepower Mercury motor on a Coastline trailer valued at $48,000 dollars was taken from his driveway on the 15900 block of Cuttysark Street.

 

Date: September 5, 2013, 12:27am

Location: 6218 South Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/oxVwt

Offense: Robbery (Penal Code Section 29.02)

Case Number: 1309050002

A 29-year-old woman reported to the Corpus Christi Police that she returned from a fishing trip with a 37-year-old man and the two began to argue. The 29-year-old woman told Officers she then refused to provide the 37-year-old man a ride and he punched her. The 37-year-old man then took the truck which belongs to the 29-year-old woman and drove through a security gate causing an estimated $3,000 dollars in damage. The 37-year-old man has not yet been apprehended.

Police are searching for a black 2001 Ford F-150 pickup truck valued at about $2,500 dollars and the 37-year-old man described as a white male, 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs 170 pounds.

 

Date: September 5, 2013, 2:54am

Location: 14305 South Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/O07dN

Offense: Aggravated Assault (Penal Code Section 22.02)

Case Number: 1309050012

Corpus Christi Police responded to a disturbance complaint in a parking lot Thursday morning. The Officers found a 24-year-old man displayed a knife and chased a 26-year-old man for urinating on the 24-year-old man’s car. No injuries were reported. Police arrested 24-year-old Ryan Woods (5/2/1989) for Aggravated Assault and for Public Intoxication. The 26-year-old man was not intoxicated and was released.

 

Date: September 4, 2013, 16:24

Location: 4322 Kostoryz Road http://goo.gl/maps/LvVLy

Offense: Warrant of Arrest

Case Number: 1309040119

Corpus Christi Police Officers investigated a tip that identified the location of a fugitive at 4322 Kostoryz Road. Officers found 30-year-old Rickey Reyes (11/06/1982) and arrested him for a warrant out of Jim Hogg County for Aggravated Assault.

 

Date: September 4, 2013, 18:07

Location: 2000 Harvard Street http://goo.gl/maps/oBj1Y

Offense: Robbery (Penal Code Section 29.02)

Case Number: 1309040135

A 32-year-old woman reported to the Corpus Christi Police that she had money taken from her by force Wednesday night on the 2000 block of Harvard Street. The 32-year-old woman said she walked on the sidewalk and passed a group of six people with whom she is familiar. The 32-year-old woman said the two men attacked her and took her money. The 32-year-old woman was taken to the hospital by ambulance.

Police are searching for the group of six who fled in a white Chevrolet Impala.

 

Date: September 4, 2013, 8:32am

Location: 1900 North Shoreline Boulevard http://goo.gl/maps/S8cm7

Offense: Public Intoxication (Penal Code Section 49.02)

Case Number: 1309040031

Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to a disturbance on the 1900 block of North Shoreline Boulevard at 8:30am Wednesday morning and arrested 38-year-old Mark Garcia (9/12/1974) for public intoxication. Garcia caused a disturbance when his employer told him to leave for showing up to work intoxicated. Garcia was then delivered to the city detention center.

 

Date: September 4, 2013, 18:02

Location: 3030 Fig Street http://goo.gl/maps/ustWj

Missing Person

Case Number: 1309040145

Corpus Christi Police are searching for a 66-year-old man who walked away from a Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Wednesday afternoon. A 42-year-old employee reported to the Corpus Christi Police that the 66-year-old patient walked away from the facility and there is concern for his medical conditions. The 66-year-old man is described as a white male, 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs 200 pounds with gray hair and brown eyes. The 66-year-old man was last seen wearing a gray shirt and blue 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.

WANTED

JohnDanielAtkins

Corpus Christi Police Department Gang Investigators are asking the public’s assistance to locate a wanted gang member.  John Daniel Atkins (05/30/76) is wanted for Assault~Family Violence.  His bond is set at $75,000.

We ask that anyone with any information on his 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.

Area Emergency Management Uses Notification System to Warn Public

ReverseAlert

The Emergency Management Officials in the Corpus Christi area have a notification system called Reverse Alert to warn the public of any emergency. Reverse Alert is a mass notification system in which anyone may sign up to receive critical information and updates to the emergent situation. Reverse Alert was recently used when a vehicle crash closed the Crosstown Expressway. The public was notified that the lanes were closed, and then the announcement was sent once the road was back open to normal use.

The alerts are only sent to those who sign up. The person who signs up for Reverse Alert chooses how they receive the information. A person may choose to receive the information as a text message, a phone call, or an email so that they are sure to get the information directly and without delay. A person should visit the website Reversealert.org to sign up for the notifications and be informed as the best protection in an emergency.

View the one minute fifteen second informational video about the Reverse Alert system at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldrsiKToFeU.

“Charlie” District Report September 3, 2013

Date: September 3, 2013, 18:21

Location: 300 Wilshire Place http://goo.gl/maps/1IxDw

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

Case Number: 1309030156

A 46-year-old woman reported a burglary to the Corpus Christi Police which happened on the 300 block of Wilshire Place between 10am and 6pm Tuesday. The 46-year-old woman reported about $4,500 worth of property was removed from her home and suspects a 19-year-old man who is a friend to the daughter of the 46-year-old woman.

 

Date: September 3, 2013, 21:40

Location: 5800 Weber Road http://goo.gl/maps/lyV91

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

Case Number: 1309030179

A Corpus Christi Police Officer conducted a traffic stop on the 5800 block of Weber Road Tuesday night when a white 2010 Chevy pickup drove with an out headlight. The Officer discovered the driver, 26-year-old Akeem Edwards (2/6/1987) had a suspended license and no insurance. The Officer arrested Edwards for driving while his license was suspended. The Officer then discovered a white substance believed to be crack/cocaine in the hat Edwards wore. Edwards was additionally charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance and delivered to the city detention center. The passengers with Edwards were released and the vehicle was impounded.

 

Date: September 4, 2013, 2:08am

Location: Weber Road and South Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/hLdoL

Offense: Driving While Intoxicated (Penal Code Section 49.04)

Case Number: 1309040015

A Corpus Christi Police Officer conducted a traffic stop at Weber and South Padre Island Drive Wednesday morning when a black 2013 Ford F-150 did not signal a lane change. The Officer arrested 25-year-old Aaron Gonzalez (9/8/1987) for Driving While Intoxicated and the truck was taken to the city impound lot.

 

Date: September 3, 2013, 22:10

Location: Ayers Street at Saratoga Boulevard http://goo.gl/maps/pn5k1

Offense: Driving While Intoxicated (Penal Code Section 49.04)

Case Number: 1309030185

A Corpus Christi Police Officer conducted a traffic stop Tuesday night at Saratoga and Ayers Street after a white 2007 Chevy truck did not signal a lane change. The Officer arrested 51-year-old Noe Salinas (2/21/1962) for Driving While Intoxicated and his vehicle was taken to the city impound lot.

 

Date: September 4, 2013, 12:28am

Location: Carroll Lane at Tiger Lane http://goo.gl/maps/KXaq7

Offense: Driving While Intoxicated (Penal Code Section 49.04)

Case Number: 130904009

A Corpus Christi Police Officer investigated a silver 1998 Honda Accord at Carroll Lane at Tiger Lane Wednesday morning and arrested 34-year-old Johnny Juarez (12/7/1978) for Driving While Intoxicated.

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.

Police Catch Two Burglars In The Act

Date: September 3, 2013, 15:42

Location: 1400 Yorktown Boulevard http://goo.gl/maps/cTikj

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

Case Number: 1309030125

Corpus Christi Police arrested two people Tuesday afternoon for burglary of a habitation on the 1400 block of Yorktown Boulevard after Police caught them in the act of unlawful entry into the home.

Corpus Christi Police responded to a residential alarm at 3:42pm Tuesday. The responding officer found a beige 2005 Lincoln Continental backed up to the fence with a 22-year-old woman inside the vehicle. The Officer placed the woman in the back of his patrol car while other officers arrived to investigate the alarm. The Officer then checked the back of the house and saw 36-year-old Jeremy Turner (10/12/1976) kick the back door to gain entry. The Officer went inside the home and arrested Turner for Burglary of a Habitation.

Police also arrested 22-year-old Brittany McClintock (10/21/1990) for Burglary of a Habitation for her participation with Turner. The 2005 Lincoln was impounded and during an inventory, evidence of other burglaries was discovered. Turner and McCLintock were then delivered to the city detention center on the charge of Burglary of a Habitation, a second degree felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine. McClintock was additionally charged with possession of marijuana when Officers discovered the contraband in her possession.

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.

“Charlie” District Report August 3, 2013

Date: September 2, 2013, 18:31

Location: 6400 Weber Road http://goo.gl/maps/DmFtX

Offense: Driving While Intoxicated with a Child Passenger (Penal Code Section 49.045)

Case Number: 1309020135

Corpus Christi Police responded to a vehicle crash at the 6400 block of Weber Road at 6:30pm Monday night. Officers discovered a maroon 2005 Ford Escape caused the crash and the driver, 26-year-old Chelsea Garcia (4/6/1987) was intoxicated. Officers also discovered there was a 2-year-old boy passenger in the vehicle with Garcia at the time of the crash. Garcia was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated with a Child Passenger, a state jail felony punishable by up to 2 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine. Garcia was delivered to the city detention center and the vehicle was impounded.

 

Date: September 2, 2013, 21:25

Location: 4600 Corona Drive http://goo.gl/maps/kXg9Z

Offense: Driving While Intoxicated (Penal Code Section 49.04)

Case Number: 1309020159

Corpus Christi Police responded to a call of a suspicious person on the 4600 block of Corona Drive at 9:25pm Monday night. Officers found 47-year-old John Michael Penn (12/10/1965) in a white 2013 Nissan Altima. Officers discovered Penn was intoxicated and had damage to his car which was caused at the intersection of Holly Road and Roddfield Road. Officers discovered Penn ran his vehicle into the back of a blue 1989 Chevy 1500 pickup which was stopped at the red light and Penn fled the crash scene. Penn was arrested 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 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 Report September 3, 2013

Date: September 2, 2013, 15:35

Location: 11600 Leopard Street http://goo.gl/maps/99TWE

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

Case Number: 1309020106

A Corpus Christi Police Officer investigated a suspicious person at a bus stop on the 11600 block of Leopard and arrested 25-year-old Logan Bishop (4/24/1988) for possession of a controlled substance (the officer believed to be heroin), and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bishop was then delivered to the city detention center.

 

Date: September 2, 2013, 22:26

Location: North Chaparral Street at Starr Street http://goo.gl/maps/gnW7K

Offense: Robbery (Penal Code Section 29.02)

Case Number: 1309020161

Corpus Christi Police responded to an injured person at North Chaparral at Starr Street at 10:26pm Monday night. A 54-year-old man reported to the Officers that he was assaulted after he refused to give another man money. A 37-year-old witness told the Officers the man had fallen and there was no assault.

 

Date: September 2, 2013, 22:49

Location: 3500 Ayers Street http://goo.gl/maps/WBQWw

Offense: Criminal Mischief (Penal Code Section 28.03)

Case Number: 1309020167

A 23-year-old woman reported to the Corpus Christi Police that some unknown person broke the back passenger window of her green 1997 Nissan Altima while she and her 57-year-old mother sat inside the vehicle in a parking lot of a restaurant. The 23-year-old woman believes the damage was caused by a person striking her window with a shot from a BB gun and estimated the value of the window at $200.

 

Date: September 3, 2013, 1:02am

Location: 16th Street at Morgan Avenue http://goo.gl/maps/E9Hao

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

Case Number: 1309030006

A Corpus Christi Police Officer conducted a traffic stop at 16th Street and Morgan after a white 1995 Cadillac Deville made an improper turn. The Officer discovered a strong odor of marijuana from inside the vehicle. The officer investigated and discovered narcotics in the vehicle. The Officer arrested 27-year-old Alexander Medrano (8/21/1986) for Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana, and for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Medrano 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 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.

SWAT Unit called out Sunday Morning

Date:  September 1, 2013  01:13 hrs
Location:  4700 Mayo http://tinyurl.com/kt8xhhd
Event:  Discharge Firearm, Possession of Marijuana, Unlawful Possession of Firearm by Felon
Case Number:  1309010036

Officers were called out to a back apartment at 4725 Mayo for an intoxicated man who was acting erratically. The man had also fired off several rounds, from a handgun, into the neighborhood. Initial responding Officers called for assistance from the SWAT and the Hostage Negotiation Team, who arrived shortly thereafter.

At 0327 hrs the SWAT team was able to make entry into the back apartment where they arrested Joe A. P. Moreno, 7.21.1990. A handgun was found in the apartment of Mr. Moreno along with marijuana.

Moreno was taken into custody and transported to the City Detention Center.

No one was injured during the call and no damage was found to any residence or vehicle in the area.

 

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