Charlie District, Patrol Division

“Charlie” District Report August 28, 2013

Date: August 27, 2013, 13:14

Location: 3802 Caravelle Parkway http://goo.gl/maps/m1ob4

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

Case Number: 1308270088

Corpus Christi Police investigated a suspicious vehicle parked at 3802 Caravelle Parkway at 1:15pm Tuesday afternoon and found a 16-year-old boy and a 15-year-old girl asleep inside a blue 1998 Ford 4 door car. The 16-year-old boy was taken into custody for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia and then delivered to the Nueces County Juvenile Detention Center. The 15-year-old girl was taken to school and issued a citation for violation of daytime curfew. The vehicle was impounded.

 

Date: August 27, 2013, 16:05

Location: 408 Buccaneer Drive http://goo.gl/maps/gSbrJ

Offense: Arson (Penal Code Section 28.02)

Case Number: 1308270128

Corpus Christi Police responded with the Fire Department to 408 Buccaneer Drive for an apartment fire Tuesday afternoon. Police discovered a fire was intentionally set to a door to an apartment where a 67-year-old woman resides. No person was injured and the estimated property damage was about $100 dollars.

 

Date: August 28, 2013, 4:45am

Location: 5902 Ayers Street http://goo.gl/maps/Cj26Y

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

Case Number: 1308280014

A 37-year-old woman reported to the Corpus Christi Police that she woke at 4:45am Wednesday morning to sounds of prying at the back door to her home. The 37-year-old woman said she heard a person gain entry into her home and then heard two male voices and movement inside her home. The woman said the men left her home before Corpus Christi Police arrived. No injuries were reported.

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

Suspicious Door to Door Sales Team Identified

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We have received several calls from concerned citizens and media reference door to door saleswomen asking about children in the household. We have discovered these four women to be employees of Southwestern Advantage, Inc.

These women are from the Republic of Estonia and are in Corpus Christi conducting door to door sales to help pay for their college tuition. They have vendor licenses with the City of Corpus Christi which allows them to sell children’s books from 9:00 a.m to 9:00 p.m.

Karmen Benno, Helen Aasa, Kristin Tamvee, and Krystal Tuul will continue to conduct door to door sales for three more days.

As a precaution please follow these safety tips with any door to door salesperson:

If you are unsure if a solicitor is legitimate, ask for ID verifying that they are employed by the company they claim to work for. If they don’t have any I.D., tell them to leave.

If solicitor refuses to leave after being asked to, or becomes irate, shut the door. If they still don’t leave, call the CCPD at 911.

If you don’t feel comfortable giving the solicitor money, a check or credit card information, don’t!

Never let anyone into your home or to look at your computer.

Do not let anyone “guilt” you into giving them money or buying their product.

Don’t share personal information about your friends or neighbors.

Read the fine print to any contract you sign for additional fees or monthly membership fees.

Please contact the Police Department at 361-886-2600 if any questions about their legitimacy remain.

Community Outreach

Join First Responders on a 5K Run

9-11   5K Run Honoring Coastal Bend First Responders

On Saturday, September 7, 2013, the second annual Patriot 5K Fun Run & Walk will take place in memory of the 12th anniversary of September 11, 2001.  The event honors all of those who are first to respond in times of emergency, including all present and past members of the Armed Forces, Police Officers, Firefighters and Paramedics, Sheriff’s Deputies, Department of Public Safety Troopers, Constable’s Officers, State and Federal Officers and Dispatchers.

The run will begin promptly at 7:30 a.m. at Sherrill Park, 222 S. Shoreline Drive.  The event is free to all active and retired first responders.  Kids 12 and under will cost $10, while adult non-first responders will cost $25.  Everyone will receive a t-shirt and a bib number for finish line timing.  Race day registration will take place from 6:30 a.m. until 7:15 a.m.  Participants may also go online to www.vfitproductions.com to register or to print out entry forms which can be mailed to:

DeAnna McQueen
Interim Public Information Officer
P.O. Box 9277
Corpus Christi, Texas 78469-9277.

Checks payable to:

Coastal Bend Community Foundation

In memo area write “Citizens in Support of the CCPD”.

 

The event will begin with a patriotic ceremony at 7:00 a.m. at Sherrill Park, with the Veterans Band of Corpus Christi and the Patriot Guard Riders of South Texas.  The 5K course will take place along the sea wall with a loop around the People Street T-Head and a turnaround in front of the bayfront.  Afterwards, participants can tour different law enforcement displays.  For more information contact DeAnna McQueen at (361) 826-2940.

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.

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