Man Arrested, Found Growing Marijuana in Home

Date:  September 27, 2013, 15:45 hours
Location:  941 Greenbay http://goo.gl/maps/ebNQq
Event:  “Marijuana Grow”
Case Number:  1309270121

Eric Jason Messinger
Eric Jason Messinger

On September 27, 2013 at about 15:45 hours, Narcotics Vice Investigation Division Officers responded to a call out at 941 Greenbay to assist Bravo Patrol Officers.  Officers S. Ostrander and A. Guzeldere responded to an anonymous complaint of marijuana being grown inside of the residence.  Once at the home, Officers were able to smell an overwhelming aroma of fresh marijuana. 

The resident Eric Messinger (01/20/79) permitted Officers to search the residence.  Officers found an elaborate setup in which Hydro-Marijuana was being grown as well as a quantity of powder cocaine.  Officers seized 5.5grams of powder cocaine and the entire grow system including two hydro grow specific tents, a lighting system, a humidifier system and electrical system.   

Messinger was arrested and charged with Possession of Marijuana and Possession of a Controlled Substance.

Double Whammy Lands Two in the Slammer

Date:  September 28, 2013
Location:  5520 Weber Road #202B/405 McLeod
Event:  Search Warrant
Case Number 1309280008/1309280028


The Narcotics Vice Investigation Division Officers assisted Gang Unit Officers with two high risk search warrants which were served back to back at 5520 Weber # 202B and 405 MacLeod.   The SWAT Team was utilized to gain entry at both locations.

A search of the apartment at 5220 Weber # 202B netted a seizure of 13.53grams of Methamphetamine (ICE),  13.52g of Heroin,  a stolen firearm, and $1200 cash.  Known gang member Juan Dedios DeLaGarza (10/29/79) aka Sir Demon was arrested and booked at the City Detention Center.  DeLaGarza was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by Felon.  He was additionally charged with three outstanding Nueces County warrants for Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity, Aggravated Robbery, and Directing Activities of Street Gang.

Richard Trevino (11/21/80) was also arrested and charged with two counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance and an outstanding Nueces County warrant for Motion to Revoke Probation.

No one was arrested when the second warrant was served at 405 MacLeod, but Officers did seize $781 in cash, a safe and video surveillance equipment.

Patrol Report September 30, 2013

“Adam” District

Date: Sunday, September 29, 2013, 16:47

Location: 13340 Leopard Street http://goo.gl/maps/XJiO4

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

Case Number: 1309290093

Corpus Christi Police are investigating a burglary that happened Sunday at a business located at 13340 Leopard Street. A 51-year-old man called the Corpus Christi Police at about 4:50pm Sunday to report a broken front door to the business. Officers investigated and discovered money had been taken from the store. The store management told Officers video of the event may be available for review at a later time.

 

“Bravo” District

Date: Saturday, September 28, 2013, 23:08

Location: Airline Road at South Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/8x4JM

Offense: Driving While Intoxicated With a Previous Conviction (Penal Code Section 49.04)

Case Number: 1309280166

Corpus Christi Police arrested 42-year-old Patricia Limon (7/16/1971) for Driving While Intoxicated Saturday night after she was involved in a vehicle crash at the intersection of Airline and South Padre Island Drive. Corpus Christi Police responded to a vehicle crash in which a blue 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer operated by Limon struck a gold 2000 Buick four door sedan operated by a 23-year-old man. No injuries were reported. The Buick was not insured, so Officers impounded the Buick and issued the 23-year-old a citation for no insurance and for expired vehicle registration. Officers issued Limon a citation for Fail to Yield the Right of Way and then arrested her for Driving While Intoxicated. Limon was taken to a hospital for a medical evaluation and to collect a specimen of her blood. Limon was then delivered to the city detention center.

 

Date: Monday, September 30, 2013 2:24am

Location: 11905 South Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/ukWxb

Event: Single Vehicle Crash

Crash Number: C1307282

Corpus Christi Police are investigating a single vehicle crash at the 11900 block of South Padre Island Drive that happened Monday morning. Corpus Christi Police responded to the crash at 2:24am and found a black 2012 Ford Mustang operated by a 20-year-old man had struck the concrete divider between the eastbound and westbound lanes. The Mustang spun and came to rest in the center of the eastbound lanes. The 20-year-old man did wear his seatbelt and was taken to the hospital by ambulance for treatment for non life-threatening injuries. No other person was in the vehicle and no other injuries were reported. Corpus Christi Police initiated an investigation for Driving While Intoxicated because of evidence that alcohol may have been a factor in the crash. The 20-year-old man was not arrested and continues treatment at the hospital.

 

“Charlie” District

Date: Sunday, September 29, 2013, 9:41am

Location: 5485 Greenwood Drive http://goo.gl/maps/MGHeF

Offense: Inhalant Abuse (Health and Safety Code Section 485.031)

Case Number: 1309290051

Corpus Christi Police arrested 41-year-old Edmond Powers for inhalant abuse at 5485 Greenwood Drive Sunday morning. Employees of the city impound lot called emergency crews to check a man who was unconscious in a car. Officers discovered Powers inhaled the fumes from air duster cans in an effort to become intoxicated. An ambulance crew evaluated Powers and then Powers was delivered to the city detention center for inhalant abuse.

 

Date: Sunday, September 29, 2013, 23:49

Location: 4613 Staples Street http://goo.gl/maps/VVxvs

Offense: Criminal Trespass (Penal Code Section 30.05)

Case Number: 1309300004

Corpus Christi Police responded to a burglar alarm at a pharmacy at 4613 Staples Street at 11:49pm Sunday night. Officers discovered a person forced entry into the building, but a keyholder to the business did not find anything missing. The business representative will conduct a full inventory to determine if anything was taken by the person who entered the building. No person was found inside the building.

 

“Delta” District

Date: Sunday, September 29, 2013, 00:17

Location: 1900 Shoreline Boulevard http://goo.gl/maps/QxzEQ

Offense: Racing (Transportation Code Section 545.420

Case Number: 1309290018

A 24-year-old woman and a 20-year-old man were arrested for racing Sunday morning at the 1900 block of Shoreline. Corpus Christi Police Officers saw a red 2001 Ford Mustang and a black 2014 Ford Mustang race down Shoreline Boulevard at 12:17am. Officers conducted a traffic stop and arrested 24-year-old Leslie Delacruz (9/24/1989) and 20-year-old Luis Hernandez (5/9/1993) for racing, a Class B misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months in jail and up to a $2,000 fine.

 

Date: Sunday, September 29, 2013, 16:20

Location: 1801 Staples Street http://goo.gl/maps/tEx2w

Offense: Inhalant Abuse

Case Number: 1309290091

Corpus Christi Police arrested 31-year-old Ernest Wall (9/27/1982) for inhalant abuse at 1801 South Staples Street on Sunday afternoon. A Corpus Christi Police Officer saw Wall lay on his back with a plastic bag to his mouth. The Officer saw a can of air duster inside the bag and Wall inhaled the fumes to become intoxicated. Wall was unconscious and the Officer woke Wall, then delivered him to the city detention center.

 

Date: Monday, September 30, 2013, 2:33am

Location: 3101 Surfside Boulevard http://goo.gl/maps/hQxIy

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

Case Number: 1309300024

Corpus Christi Police arrested 31-year-old Renee Dailey (12/28/1981) and 23-year-old Nicolas Brown (7/22/1990) Monday morning at a hotel at 3101 Surfside Boulevard for warrants for their arrest from a robbery that happened August 29, 2013. A Corpus Christi Police Officer on routine patrol noticed a silver Ford van that was associated with two robbery suspects. The Officer was familiar with the case in which a man and a woman robbed a store located at 2042 Gollihar Road at about 6:30pm on August 29. The Officer investigated and found the room rented by Dailey and Brown, and then knocked on the door. The Officer arrested Dailey and Brown for their warrants for arrest for robbery and then delivered them 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.

Mother Arrested, Charged with Intoxication Assault

Date:  September 28, 2013, 21:31 hours
Location:  5900 Ayers Street
Event:  Intoxication Assault
Case Number C1307253/1309280150
RebeccaVelmaBenavides

 

 

 Patrol Officers were dispatched to the 5900 block of Ayers for a major accident.  Officers’ investigation revealed a 46–year-old man who was driving a white dually pickup had turned northbound onto Ayers when he observed a silver Hyundai Elantra drift southbound across the center line into his lane.  The truck driver swerved right, but the Elantra struck the dually by the front driver’s door.  The vehicles sideswiped until the front of the car struck the dually axle.  The impact spun the car around and knocked the pickup’s axel off the frame.

The 28-year-old woman’s 5-year-old son who was in a car seat in the back seat of the Elantra suffered a severe laceration to his forehead.  He was rushed to Driscoll Children’s Hospital with a possibly life-threatening injury.  The truck driver was uninjured, but the car’s driver Rebecca Velma Benavides (02/13/85) showed signs of intoxication and field sobriety tests were administered.  A blood warrant was also obtained.

Rebecca Velma Benavides (02/13/85) was medically cleared at Spohn Memorial and arrested.  Benavides was charged with Intoxication Assault with a Vehicle. 

Store Owner Arrested After He Shoots, Kills Robbery Suspect

Date:  September 28, 2013, 8:18pm
Location:  2002 S. Staples Street http://goo.gl/maps/rGYTf
Event:  Aggravated Robbery and Murder
Case Number:  1309280138

Corpus Christi Police responded to a robbery at Duve’s Quick Stop.  Upon their arrival, Officers found a 39-year-old man had been shot.  Further investigation revealed the 51-year-old store owner had shot the robbery suspect who was rushed to Spohn Memorial by CCFD Emergency Personnel. 

Officers were notified that the robbery suspect was pronounced deceased shortly after his arrival at Spohn Memorial. 

Rodney James Duve (04/03/61) was arrested and booked at the City Detention Center.  Duve was charged with Murder.

The investigation is ongoing and is being conducted by the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division.

Patrol Report September 27, 2013

“Adam” District

Date: Thursday, September 26, 2013, 17:24

Location: 4750 Leopard Street http://goo.gl/maps/C25kL

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

Case Number: 1309260110

A 53-year-old man reported to Corpus Christi Police that an unknown person took his green 1998 Chevy Silverado pickup truck without his permission from a store on Leopard Street on Thursday afternoon. The man said he left the keys in the ignition with the engine running while he went inside the store. Police are searching for the truck and believe it was taken by a 31-year-old Hispanic woman who is about 5 feet tall and 250 pounds.

 

Date: Friday, September 27, 2013, 00:37

Location: 2900 Figueroa Street http://goo.gl/maps/H6SvL

Offense: Deadly Conduct (Penal Code Section 22.05)

Case Number: 1309270010

A 29-year-old man was arrested Friday for shooting a handgun on the 2900 block of Figueroa Street after two people told his girlfriend to slow her driving. A 33-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman reported to the Corpus Christi Police that they saw a gray 2005 Dodge Neon speed past their home several times and the 33-year-old man yelled at the car to slow down. The 33-year-old man said the car stopped, and 29-year-old Joe Limon (12/29/1983) got out of the passenger side of the car and pointed a pistol at the man and woman. The 33-year-old man said Limon got back into the car and discharged several shots before leaving the area. Corpus Christi Police went to the 4600 block of Sharpsburg and located Limon, then arrested Limon for Deadly Conduct. Limon was delivered to the city detention center.

 

“Bravo” District

Date: Thursday, September 26, 2013, 11:14am

Location: 5967 Williams Drive http://goo.gl/maps/Bs6oR

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

Case Number: 1309260050

A 71-year-old man reported to the Corpus Christi Police that some unknown person took a green 2004 Chevrolet Venture van from a shopping center at 5967 Williams Drive Thursday morning without permission. The 71-year-old man told Police he left the keys in the ignition and the engine running to his company van while he went inside a business. The 71-year-old man told Police the van was gone from the parking lot when he returned.

 

“Charlie” District

Date: Thursday, September 26, 2013, 8:53am

Location: 6821 Everhart Road http://goo.gl/maps/WPbKh

Offense: Burglary of a Coin Operated Machine (Penal Code Section 30.03)

Case Number: 1309260032

A 39-year-old man reported to the Corpus Christi Police that some unknown person used a crow bar to damage two change machines for the automatic car wash systems. Corpus Christi Police are searching for three suspects about 18-20 yrs old in ball caps who pulled up to the business at approximately 0317 hrs. The suspect vehicle is a Dark Blue Ford Explorer with Right Side Mirror Broken and a Sun Roof. It is not yet known if the suspects took anything of value.

 

“Delta” District

Date: Friday, September 27, 2013, 3:49am

Location: 2000 17th Street http://goo.gl/maps/HHOV7

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

Case Number: 1309270034

A 60-year-old man reported to the Corpus Christi Police Friday morning that an unknown person took his gray 2008 Honda motorcycle from his shed on the 2000 block of 17th Street overnight.

 

Date: Friday, September 27, 2013, 3:49am

Location: 2000 17th Street http://goo.gl/maps/HHOV7

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

Case Number: 1309270030

A 57-year-old woman reported to the Corpus Christi Police that some unknown person entered her house on the 2000 block of 17th Street overnight and took property from inside the home without permission. The 57-year-old woman told Police she ordinarily leaves her back door slightly open overnight to allow dogs to go in and out of the house. The 57-year-old woman told Police she woke and saw two men run out the back door. The 57-year-old woman described the men as Hispanic males between the ages of 15-20, both were about 5 feet 10 inches tall and about 150 pounds. The 57-year-old woman told Police one suspect wore a red shirt with blue numbers and blue shorts and the other suspect wore a black shirt and shorts. The 57-year-old woman said the two men took food and cigarettes worth about $35 dollars.

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.

Changes In Police Response Go Into Effect October 1

The Corpus Christi Police Department begins the alternative response to minor vehicle crashes, barking dogs, and unruly children calls for service on October 1, 2013.

Corpus Christi Police will have an alternate response to vehicle crashes in which there is no injury that requires ambulance transport and were involved vehicles can be driven away from the scene. Officers will respond to the accident to determine severity of the crash. Drivers will be responsible to complete and submit a Texas Department of Transportation Form CR2 (Official State Form). The form can be accessed online at http://www.txdot.gov/driver/laws/crash-reports.html. Citations will be written for regulatory violations, such as, no driver’s license, expired registration, expired inspection.

The Corpus Christi Police encourages discussion among neighbors about problems with barking dogs. Talk to your neighbors about the problem. If that doesn’t work then document the incident, video tape it, speak to your neighbors about assisting you in making the complaints. Anyone can fill out a “Nuisance Complaint” form found on the City website http://www.cctexas.com/government/city-attorney/prosecutors-office/forms/index. The City Prosecutor’s Office will send out a letter of notice to explain the nuisance on the first offense. A person who would like to file criminal charges for a second offense must make a formal complaint at the City Prosecutor’s Office.

Corpus Christi Police Officers will no longer respond to calls for “unruly children.” Parents should call their respective schools’ attendance officers to respond to children who refuse to attend school. For more information please contact CCISD 361-695-7242, Tuloso Midway 361-241-3554, Calallen 361-242-5626, Flour Bluff 361-694-9100, West Oso 361-806-5960.

These changes go into effect Tuesday, October 1, 2013.

The Corpus Christi Police Department will no longer respond to unpermitted alarms after November 1, 2013. Those with an alarm permit there will be no change. There is a 30 day grace period to allow everyone to obtain an alarm permit. Officers will not respond to any alarm notification from an alarm site that does not have a valid permit after November 1, unless the alarm notification was a duress alarm, a hold-up alarm, a panic alarm, or reported to a 9-1-1 emergency telephone number by a person other than an alarm company. The Corpus Christi City Ordinance Sec. 3½-2 states that an alarm permit is required. Annual alarm fees are $35 dollars for a residential alarm and $60 dollars for a commercial property. The alarm program contact number is 1-877-413-8308.

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.

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.

 

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.

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