Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

Foul play suspected in man’s disappearance

Cody Ryan Yarbrough
Cody Ryan Yarbrough

The Corpus Christi Police Department Homicide/Robbery Bureau is asking the public’s assistance in locating 27-year-old Cody Ryan Yarbrough who was reported missing on July 23, 2013.  Yarbrough’s girlfriend told Officers she last saw him on  Tuesday, July 23rd at 904 Parker’s Alley.  CCPD Case number: 1308160073.

Cody is a White male, standing 5’9″ feet tall and weighing 180 lbs.  Detectives and family fear foul play is a factor in Cody’s disappearance.

Anyone having any information regarding Cody’s whereabouts is encouraged to call Corpus Christi Police Department Homicide/Robbery Detective R.L. Garcia at 361-886-2850.   Information about Cody’s disappearance may be provided to investigators anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at 888TIPS.com.   Callers may be paid a cash reward if the information provided results in an arrest.

Bravo District, Patrol Division

“Bravo” District Report August 27, 2013

Date: August 26, 2013, 7:01am

Location: 831 Airline Road http://goo.gl/maps/UkkdK

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

Case Number: 1308260032

A 54-year-old woman reported to the Corpus Christi Police that the business located at 831 Airline Road was the target of a burglary Sunday night. The 54-year-old woman told police an unknown person broke the glass door and stole money from the safe inside. Police are searching for a Hispanic male about 20 years of age, about 230 pounds and wore a red shirt, gloves and had a white cloth over his face.

 

Date: August 26, 2013, 23:42

Location: 1600 Nile Drive http://goo.gl/maps/QPr2f

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

Case Number: 1308260200

A Corpus Christi Police Officer conducted a traffic stop at the 1600 block of Nile Drive Monday night after a  black 2007 Ford Focus did not stop at a stop sign. The Officer arrested 19-year-old Roland Puebla 5/28/1994) for possession of marijuana and the vehicle was taken 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 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, Patrol Division

“Charlie” District Report August 27, 2013

Date: August 26, 2013, 22:13

Location: 3201 South Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/ay65K

Offense: Theft (Penal Code Section 31.03)

Case Number: 1308260192

A 30-year-old woman reported to Corpus Christi Police that an unknown man stole her purse at a convenience store at Kostoryz and South Padre Island Drive. The 30-year-old woman explained to Investigating Officers that she was asked for a cigarette from a man she does not know while she was at the store at about 10:13pm Monday night. The 30-year-old woman said she provided the man a cigarette and the man then followed her to her truck and then stole her purse.

The 30-year-old woman said the man left in a maroon Honda Accord. Corpus Christi Police found an unoccupied maroon 2008 Honda Accord at 12:16am on the 3700 block of South Padre Island Drive and found evidence of the theft inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the city impound and Police continue to search for a white male about 27 years of age, 5 foot 8 inches tall, 150 pounds with blonde hair and blue eyes and has a cross tattoo on his left forearm.

Date: August 27, 2013, 1:12am

Location: 6730 Everhart Road http://goo.gl/maps/xdEAO

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

Case Number: 1308270011

A 19-year-old woman reported to Corpus Christi Police that some unknown person kicked in the front door to her home Tuesday morning and stole her television set valued at about $1,700 dollars. The 19-year-old woman said she was not home at the time of the event. Police collected evidence from the scene and are searching for the suspect in this case.

Date: August, 27, 2013, 1:21am

Location: 1400 Acapulco Street http://goo.gl/maps/jwxNg

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

Case Number: 1308270013

A 21-year-old woman reported to the Corpus Christi Police that someone took about $460 dollars worth of property from her blue 2013 Dodge Avenger without her permission.

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

“Delta” District Report August 27, 2013

Date: August 26 2013, 8:19am

Location: 1000 Texan Trail http://goo.gl/maps/yNuEk

Event: Vehicle crash with a Pedestrian

Crash Number: C1306301

A 15-year-old girl was struck by a black 1995 Dodge Ram pickup driven by a 36-year-old woman Monday morning in front of Ray High School. The 15-year-old girl was not in a crosswalk and the pickup did not travel faster than the speed limit in the active school zone. The 15-year-old girl was taken to the hospital by ambulance with non life-threatening injuries. No citations were issued. Pedestrian safety tips can be found in a video at http://youtu.be/HIsu6hjC4q8.

Date: August 26, 2013, 23:49

Location: 1102 South Shoreline Boulevard http://goo.gl/maps/DwrN5

Offense: Burglary of a Vehicle

Case Number: 1308270002

A 25-year-old man reported to Corpus Christi Police that some unknown person broke the window to his silver 2010 GMC Sierra pickup and took about $350 dollars worth of property from inside the vehicle.

Date: August 27 2013, 12:00am

Location: Baldwin Boulevard at Morgan Avenue http://goo.gl/maps/8KCq7

Offense: Warrant of Arrest

Case Number: 1308270001

A Corpus Christi Police Officer checked the license plate of a gray 2004 Mazda hatchback that was stopped next to the Officer at a red light at Baldwin and Morgan Avenue. The Officer discovered the vehicle was stolen from Corpus Christi and the Officer stopped the vehicle. The Officer arrested 28-year-old Isidro Ramirez (10/28/1984) for Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle, Evading Arrest, and for a warrant issued for Ramirez’s arrest out of New Mexico. Ramirez was delivered to the city detention center and the vehicle was taken 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 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.

Community Outreach

Public Invited to Town Hall Meeting

CCPD Town Hall Meeting

Corpus Christi Police Chief Floyd Simpson has scheduled a Town Hall Meeting for Thursday, August 29, 2013, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located at 1201 Leopard Street. The public is invited to this open meeting to discuss the upcoming changes regarding police efficiency and revised police response to alarm calls without permits, minor crashes, barking dogs (animal calls) and child discipline issues. During the meeting there will be an opportunity for members of the audience to ask questions.

Chief Simpson will also discuss the proposed “distracted driving”  ordinance and the ongoing Aggressive Driving initiative.

A second town hall meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 17 at 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Del Mar Center for Economic Development, 3209 S. Staples, Room 106.

 

Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

Delta District Report for August 26, 2013

Date:  August 25, 2013, 11:18pm
Location:    S. Staples and Agnes http://goo.gl/maps/Aafx5
Event: Robbery
Case Number:  1308250174

A 50-year-old man reported to Police he was stabbed as he walked to the Good Samaritan.  The man told Officers, three men confronted him and demanded his money.   Two men assaulted the victim, while the third man stabbed him.  The victim was able to walk to the Good Samaritan where CCPD and CCFD were called.  He was taken to Spohn Memorial with non-life threatening injuries.

The suspect who committed the stabbing is described as a thin Hispanic male, 28-31 years of age, and approximately 5’10” feet tall.   He was last seen wearing a blue shirt and blue jeans.

Anyone with any additional information about this robbery or any unsolved crime should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 361-886-2841. Information about unsolved crimes may be provided to investigators anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at 888TIPS.com.   Callers may be paid a cash reward if the information provided results in an arrest.

Date: August 26, 2013, 12:46am
Location:  1600 block of Agnes http://goo.gl/maps/ssyTd
Event: Felon in Possession of a Firearm
Case Number:  1308260010


Police pulled over a vehicle driving westbound in the eastbound lane.  The driver Jody Salem (09/09/94) and the front seat passenger Joshua Ryan Mills (10/07/93) were arrested after a firearm and ammunition were found in the vehicle.

Mills was also found to be in possession of an assortment of medication not prescribed to him.  Both Mills and Salem were arrested and charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon.  Mills additionally charged with Possession of Dangerous Drugs.

Charlie District, Patrol Division

“Charlie” District Report August 26, 2013

Date: August 23, 2013, 18:31

Location: 6730 Everhart Road http://goo.gl/maps/iUOe1

Offense: Endangering a Child (Penal Code Section 22.041)

Case Number: 1308230117

Corpus Christi Police responded to a report of an injury caused by a firearm Friday night at 6730 Everhart Road. Two 14-year-old boys were left alone in an apartment and they found a handgun. One accidentally shot the other in the right arm and caused a non life-threatening injury.

Date: August 23, 2013, 21:33

Location: 5142 Oakhurst Drive http://goo.gl/maps/Rtp6e

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

Case Number: 1308230149

Corpus Christi Police arrested 32-year-old Nancy Foreman (6/2/1981) for possession of a controlled substance.

Date: August 24, 2013, 12:07am

Location: 5100 Weber Road http://goo.gl/maps/SFrDg

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

Case Number: 1308240003

A Corpus Christi Police Officer conducted a traffic stop on a white 2001 Mitsubishi Gallant Saturday morning at the 5100 block of Weber Road. The Officer arrested 32-year-old Manuel Perez (3/24/1981) for possession of a controlled substance and then delivered Perez to the city detention center.

Date: August 24, 2013, 2:55am

Location: 4101 Brett Street http://goo.gl/maps/G1KIE

Offense: Assault (Penal Code Section 22.01)

Case Number: 1308240030

A 23-year-old woman reported to the Corpus Christi Police that she was assaulted by an unknown man Saturday morning in the common area of an apartment complex. A 23-year-old woman explained that a man grabbed her arm while she walked on the sidewalk. The 23-year-old woman said she fought back and the man ran from the scene. The 23-year-old woman described the man as a white male about forty years in age.

Date: August 24, 2013, 3:17am

Location: 5154 Ayers Street http://goo.gl/maps/8Mp4L

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

Case Number: 1308240034

Corpus Christi Police responded to a burglary alarm at 5154 Ayers Street at 3:17am Saturday morning and discovered the building was the target of a burglary. Investigating Officers believe a man forced entry into the building at 3:17am, used a hammer to smash display cases to take over $4,000 dollars worth of jewelry and merchandise, and then leave. The suspect is described as a heavy-set male who wore a ball cap, long sleeve shirt, blue jeans and a bandana that covered his face.

Date: August 24, 2013, 17:54

Location: 4100 Verner Drive http://goo.gl/maps/VxS4z

Offense: Warrant of Arrest

Case Number: 1308240142

Corpus Christi Police searched for a Nueces County Top Ten most wanted fugitive and arrested 24-year-old Jose Nino (1/19/1989) for failure to appear for court for an assault case. Officers discovered contraband and additionally charged Nino for Possession of Marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Date: August 25, 2013, 1:20am

Location: 5400 Holly Road http://goo.gl/maps/FEQlO

Offense: Driving While Intoxicated (Penal Code Section 49.04)

Case Number: 1308250019

A Corpus Christi Police Officer conducted a traffic stop at the 5400 block of Holly Road Sunday morning when he saw a silver 2008 Cadillac speeding. The Officer then arrested 29-year-old Michael Sanchez (2/26/1984) for driving while intoxicated.

Date: August 25, 2013, 2:19am

Location: 3700 Bentwood Lane http://goo.gl/maps/z7rYv

Offense: Driving While Intoxicated (Penal Code Section 49.04)

Case Number: 1308250034

A Corpus Christi Police Officer initiated a traffic stop at Flynn Parkway and Corona at 2:19am Sunday morning after a tan 1999 Toyota Camry did not stop at a stop sign. The vehicle fled from the Officer and the traffic stop was discontinued. The Officer then discovered the Camry was involved in a vehicle crash with a parked car on the 3700 block of Bentwood Lane. The driver fled on foot and was apprehended by Corpus Christi Police Officers. Officers arrested 26-year-old Mark Gonzalez (4/7/1987) for Driving While Intoxicated, Evading Arrest, and for Driving as an unlicensed operator.

Date: August 25, 2013, 2:51am

Location: Cimarron Boulevard at Lipes Boulevard http://goo.gl/maps/lueuS

Offense: Driving While Intoxicated (Penal Code Section 49.04)

Case Number: 1308250040

Corpus Christi Police arrested 20-year-old Alec Martinez (9/7/1992) after he drove a black 2006 Lincoln truck through the intersection of Lipes and Cimarron without stopping at the stop sign and caused a crash with a gray 2004 BMW. Both operators of the vehicles were taken to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries. A specimen of blood was collected from Martinez and he was delivered to the city detention center after he had a medical evaluation.

Bravo District, Patrol Division

“Bravo” District Report August 26, 2013

Date: August 24, 2013, 5:45am

Location: 6358 South Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/iZdI1

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

Case Number: 1308240052

Corpus Christi Police investigated a suspicious vehicle at 5:45am Saturday morning at 6358 South Padre Island Drive. A person had called Police when they saw two men walk from the business to a white Ford F-150 through a hole cut in the chain link fence. The Officers discovered 27-year-old George Gonzales (3/29/1986) as he lay in the bed of the truck on top of bolt cutters. The Officers found property believed to have been taken from the business that had an estimated value of $3,600 dollars. The truck was discovered as stolen from Corpus Christi on August 21, 2013. Gonzales was arrested for Burglary and for Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle. Officers found there was a second suspect involved, but the second suspect has not yet been apprehended. The second suspect is described as a bald Hispanic man about 20 years of age, 5 foot 11 inches tall, 190 pounds and wore a gray muscle shirt and cargo pants.

Gonzales was delivered to the city detention center and the stolen vehicle recovered.

Date: August 24, 2013, 3:15am

Location: 3800 Andrea Lane http://goo.gl/maps/E9vYz

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

Case Numbers: 1308240033; 1308240037; 1308240038

Corpus Christi Police are investigating several burglaries on the 3800 block of Andrea in which the suspect forces entry into vehicle parked outside homes and uses the garage door openers left inside the vehicles to open the garage. The suspect then gains access to the habitations to steal valuables. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, about 5foot 11 inches tall, 180 pounds and was seen with a plaid shirt, baseball cap, blue jeans and drove a newer model silver Ford pickup truck.

Date: August 25, 2013, 17:13

Location: 1901 Paul Jones Avenue http://goo.gl/maps/z3zrX

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

Case Number: 1308250138

A 59-year-old man reported to Corpus Christi Police that some unknown person forced entry into a storage shed that housed equipment to maintain the grounds of the National Little League Fields and stole over $1,000 dollars worth of equipment.

 

Date: August 25, 2013, 14:50

Location: 1400 Yorktown Boulevard

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

Case Number: 1308250119

A 62-year-old woman reported to Corpus Christi Police that she returned home from church to find a bedroom window open.  Officers made sure no person was inside and the 62-year-old woman discovered that a 60 inch flat screen TV was taken.  The 62-year-old woman told Police that she had a master bedroom closet remodeled and that they have had contractors in their home for the past several weeks.  There was an estimated $1,500 worth of property taken from the home.

 

Date: August 26, 2013, 1:26am

Location: 400 Cape Lookout Drive

Offense: Arson (Penal Code Section 28.02)

Case Number: 1308260011

A 60-year-old man reported his red 2001 Jeep Cherokee valued at $15,000 dollars was on fire on the 400 block of Cape Lookout Drive at 1:26am. The 60-year-old man Police he believes the fire was intentionally caused.

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.

Adam District, Patrol Division

“Adam” District Report August 26, 2013

Date: August 23, 2013, 21:18

Location: 4013 Interstate Highway 69 Access Road http://goo.gl/maps/mwYRs

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

Case Number: 1308230143

A 36-year-old man reported to the Corpus Christi Police that an unknown person took his black 2004 Nissan Sentra Friday night without permission. The 36-year-old man said he parked the car behind the business and left the keys under a floor mat in the unlocked car while he went inside to work. The 36-year-old man said a co-worker saw the Sentra drive away at about 7:30pm. Police are searching for the Sentra valued at about $5,000 dollars.

Date: August 24, 2013, 11:39am

Location: 1100 Horne Road http://goo.gl/maps/ev6Wq

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

Case Number: 1308240095

A 71-year-old woman reported to the Corpus Christi Police that some unknown person forced a window open to her garage on the 1100 block of Horne Road Saturday and stole tools. The 71-year-old woman said she also discovered that jewelry kept in her home was missing.

Date: August 24, 2013, 11:42am

Location: 2600 Robby Drive http://goo.gl/maps/EtHCt

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

Case Number: 1308240090

A 64-year-old man reported to the Corpus Christi Police that some unknown person forced open a window to his home on the 2600 block of Robby Drive and took his prescription medications.

Date: August 24, 2013, 22:22

Location: 4900 Old Brownsville Road http://goo.gl/maps/rnm5s

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

Case Number: 1308240182

A Corpus Christi Police Officer stopped at a convenience store and saw 28-year-old Ruben Sauceda (1/4/1985) sit in a green Ford Taurus and roll a cigarette. The Officer investigated the cigarette and discovered Sauceda rolled a marijuana cigarette. Sauceda was arrested for Possession of Marijuana and delivered to the city detention center.

Date: August 25, 2013, 3:30am

Location: 4000 River Walk Drive http://goo.gl/maps/CkihY

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

Case Number: 1308250047

A Corpus Christi Police Officer arrested 17-year-old Matthew Ferdin (2/29/1996) for burglary of a vehicle on the 4000 block of River Walk for cutting the lock and stealing a 65 quart Yeti cooler valued at $300 dollars Sunday morning. Two 15-year-old boys with Ferdin were issued citations for curfew violation and released.

Date: August 25, 2013, 20:28

Location: 200 South Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/W3cTg

Offense: Aggravated Assault (Penal Code Section 22.02)

Case Number: 1308250161

A 30-year-old man reported to Corpus Christi Police that some unknown person discharged a firearm at him while he drove his vehicle. The 30-year-old man said a thin Hispanic male who drove a green sport utility vehicle drove aggressively around the 30-year-old man’s vehicle and then shot a gun in his direction. The 30-year-old man had a 24-year-old woman and a 2-year-old girl as passengers in his vehicle. No injuries or damage was reported. The suspect has not yet been apprehended.

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.

Bravo District, Patrol Division

“Bravo” District Report August 23, 2013

Date: August 23, 2013, 4:08am

Location: 10000 South Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/FSDKi

Event: Vehicle Crash

Crash Number: C1306219

Corpus Christi Police responded to a single vehicle crash on the 10,000 block of South Padre Island Drive at 4:08am Friday morning. Police found a silver 2008 Ford Taurus driven by a 48-year-old man had drifted to the right of the road, struck a curb and a chain link fence which caused the vehicle to roll onto the side. The 48-year-old man said he was not injured and was fatigued. The 48-year-old man was issued a citation for making an unsafe change from a direct course and his vehicle was towed due to the damage. No other person or vehicle was involved and there was an estimated $1,900 dollars worth of property damage to the fence and a utility pole.

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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