Shoplifter Dashes Out the Door

Date:  August 8, 2013, 7:33pm
Location: 5488 S. Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/XlwNz
Event: Theft
Case Number: 1308080138

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Police were called to the Dillard’s at La Palmera Mall for a store loss prevention officer who was assaulted when he attempted to stop a shoplifter.

The suspect is a dark-haired Hispanic woman, 30 to 40 years of age, with tattoos on her arm and face.  The video may be viewed online at http://youtu.be/n5awkn7uKX8

Anyone who would like to submit any information to the Property Crimes Unit may call 361-886-2841.  If you would like to keep your identity a secret you can call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Can You Identify This Purse Thief?

Date:  July 14, 2013, 4:22pm
Location: 3118 Morgan Avenue http://goo.gl/maps/Y4c2P
Event: Burglary of Vehicle
Case Number:  1307140109

Corpus Christi Police Auto Theft Detectives are asking the public’s assistance to help identify a suspect who stole the 82-year-old victim’s purse while she did her laundry at the laundry mat. The woman had over $900 in the purse.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 40 to 49 years of age, standing 5’9″ tall, and weighing 170 to 180 lbs.  He was wearing a light-colored shorts, a striped shirt, and carrying a backpack.  You can view the surveillance video at http://youtu.be/Qg6LX7d7MQk.

Anyone who would like to submit information to the Auto Theft Division may call 361-886-2841. If you would like to keep your identity a secret you can call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

“Bravo” District Report August 13, 2013

Date: August 12, 2013, 7:03am

Location: 13900 Cabana North Street http://goo.gl/maps/JdUVs

Offense: Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle

Case Number: 1308120030

A 43-year-old woman reported to Corpus Christi Police that her white 2007 utility trailer with candles painted on the sides worth $2,500 dollars which contained an antique bedroom set worth $6,000 dollars was taken overnight from her driveway on the 13900 block of North Cabana Street.

Date: August 12, 2013, 10:18am

Location: 14500 Compass Street http://goo.gl/maps/KLbAh

Offense: Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle

Case Number: 1308120053

A 23-year-old man reported to Corpus Christi Police that his red Ford F-150 pickup truck was taken from the 14500 block of Compass Street overnight.

Date: August 12, 2013, 19:12

Location: 13500 South Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/KiV74

Offense: Driving While Intoxicated

Case Number: 1308120150

Corpus Christi Police responded to a vehicle crash at the 13500 block of South Padre Island Drive Monday night and discovered 18-year-old Michael Salinas (2/23/1995) was the driver of a green 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee involved in the crash and Salinas was intoxicated. Salinas was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated and for Resisting Arrest. Salinas was taken to the hospital for a medical evaluation and then to obtain a specimen of his blood for analysis of the blood alcohol concentration.

Date: August 13, 2013, 1:12am

Location: 5945 Williams Drive http://goo.gl/maps/2fmQs

Offense: Burglary of a Vehicle

Case Number: 1308130003

A 41-year-old man reported to Corpus Christi Police that some unknown person damaged the lock to his gray 2011 Ford Ranger truck while it was parked Tuesday morning at 5945 Williams Drive to take an estimated #375 worth of property from inside the vehicle.

Date: August 12, 2013, 22:55

Location: 1641 Nile Drive http://goo.gl/maps/tQVj4

Offense: Discharging a Firearm in City Limits

Case Number: 1308120177

A 37-year-old man reported to Corpus Christi Police that a man discharged a firearm at an apartment complex during an argument between two men and a woman at 11:55pm Monday night. No injuries or damage was reported.

Date: August 13, 2013, 3:20am

Location: 1250 Flour Bluff Drive http://goo.gl/maps/QaWZQ

Offense: Theft

Case Number: 1308130011

Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint of a theft in progress at a store at 1250 Flour Bluff Drive Tuesday morning. Deonta Jones (12-14-94) had removed his shoes and clothes and put on an entire new outfit, to include boots, pants, shorts, a new shirt, cap, sunglasses (2 pair), and even a wristwatch.  He had removed the tags from some of the items and attempted to flush them, but stopped up the toilet.  He was then observed by the 65-year-old loss prevention employee in the bathroom on the counter, cutting the tags from the remaining items. Jones was arrested for theft 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.

“Adam” District Report August 12, 2013

Date: August 12, 2013, 9:13am

Location: 13202 Leopard Street http://goo.gl/maps/xGsO3

Offense: Burglary of a vehicle

Case Number: 1308120042

A 24-year-old man reported to Corpus Christi Police that his tool box that contained $800 worth of hand tools was taken from the bed of his work truck Monday morning in the parking lot of a store.  A witness said the toolbox was taken by two black men who left in a tan Cadillac four door car. No arrests have yet been made.

 

Date: August 12, 2013, 21:22

Location: Green Tree Drive at Navigation Blvd. http://goo.gl/maps/BGGwC

Offense: Warrant of Arrest

Case Number: 1308120161

Corpus Christi Police arrested 36-year-old Leonardo Chapa (1/23/1977) for a warrant for arrest for Criminal Mischief. Chapa was located on a traffic stop after Chapa drove his gray Dodge Durango through the intersection of Green Tree Drive and Navigation Boulevard without stopping at the stop sign.

 

Date: August 12, 2013, 22:43

Location: Green Tree Drive at Navigation Blvd. http://goo.gl/maps/BGGwC

Offense: Warrant of Arrest

Case Number: 1308120171

A Corpus Christi Police Officer stopped 33-year-old Ruben Davila (9/25/1979) Monday night for riding a bicycle at night without a headlamp. The Officer discovered Davila had a warrant for his arrest for obstructing police. Davila was arrested and delivered to the city detention center.

 

Date: August 12, 2013, 23:35

Location: Brendel Lane at Cliff Crenshaw Street http://goo.gl/maps/whwOQ

Offense: Warrant of Arrest

Case Number: 1308120180

A Corpus Christi Police Officer stopped 29-year-old Dwight Smith (6/8/1984) Monday night for riding a bicycle at night without a headlamp as required at the intersection of Brendel Lane and Cliff Crenshaw Street. A routine warrants check revealed Smith had an active warrant for his arrest for Assault. Smith 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 August 13, 2013

Date: August 11, 2013, 22:48

Location: 500 Dolores Street http://goo.gl/maps/Y24wG

Offense: Possession of Marijuana

Case Number: 1308110137

Corpus Christi Police conducted a traffic stop at the 500 block of Dolores Street on a black 2009 Ford Focus for an obstructed license plate and not signaling a lane change. The Officer smelled burnt marijuana from inside the car. The Officer found marijuana in the car and 18-year-old Raul Pinon (12/2/1994) was arrested for Possession of Marijuana. Pinon was delivered to the city detention center and the vehicle was taken to the city impound.

Date: August 12, 2013, 12:40pm

Location: 1901 North Shoreline Blvd. http://goo.gl/maps/X751u

Offense: Theft

Case Number: 1308120074

Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint of theft at 1901 North Shoreline Boulevard Monday afternoon. A 51-year-old man reported several aluminum pieces used to hold protective glass for a hockey rink were taken from a fenced area while the pieces are not in use. Each piece is valued at $40. The 51-year-old man said he saw a man in a maroon passenger car take the pieces. The suspect is described as a white male between the ages of middle 20’s to middle 30’s and stands 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs about 200 pounds. Investigators are gathering any information to identify the suspect.

Date: August 12, 2013, 14:36

Location: 3622 South Port Avenue http://goo.gl/maps/4ANg3

Offense: Criminal Trespass

Case Number: 1308120116

Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint that a man was inside an apartment and refused to leave Monday afternoon. The complaint was made by the property management and said the apartment was vacant and the man had no right to be inside. The man locked himself in the apartment and refused to come out. Building Maintenance provided Officers access into the apartment where Officers then arrested 39-year-old Christopher Crosby (6/26/1974) for Criminal Trespass and then delivered him to the city detention center.

Date: August 12, 2013, 13:46

Location: 1100 Sabinas Street http://goo.gl/maps/9S8WD

Offense: Unlawful Possession of a Firearm

Case Number: 1308120090

A Corpus Christi Police Officer conducted a traffic stop Monday afternoon on a blue Chevy Equinox because the driver was not wearing a seat belt. The driver and the front passenger ran from the vehicle once the vehicle was stopped. Two other people were in the backseat of the vehicle with a loaded AK47 rifle and a revolver pistol.  Police arrested 23-year-old Eligio Mendez (9/26/1989) and 39-year-old Tanya Gonzalez (1/29/1974) for the possession of a firearm by a felon because both Mendez and Gonzalez were previously convicted of a felony offense.

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 for August 12, 2013

Date:  August 11, 2013 7:44pm
Location:  2900 Blake St.  http://goo.gl/maps/eYPZ0
Event:  Wanted
Case Number:  1308110115
TorreyStewart
Officers responding to a disturbance were told Torrey Stewart (09/20/77) was threatening residents in the 2900 block of Blake Street.

Stewart was found to be wanted on an outstanding Nueces County warrant for Contempt of Court.  No Bond.  He was arrested and booked at the City Detention Center.

 

 

Date: August 11, 2013, 8:42pm
Location:  2941 Greenwood Drive http://goo.gl/maps/apiye
Event:  Wanted
Case Number:  1308110123

JohnGabrielFernandez
John Gabriel Fernandez (12/01/93) turned himself in to Police on two outstanding Nueces County warrants.

He was arrested and charged with Motion to Revoke on a Graffiti charge and Failure to Appear on a Graffiti charge.

 

Date: August 12, 2013, 01:48am
Location: 600 Harmon Street http://goo.gl/maps/W0qxg
Event: Possession/Wanted
Case Number:  1308120012

SaqmanthaLee AlvarezOfficers checking the area of Harmon and Morris Streets which is a known area for prostitution observed Samantha Alvarez standing near the intersection.

Alvarez was found to be wanted for Contempt of Court (No Bond) out of Nueces County and arrested.    She was found to have cocaine, heroin, and a crack pipe on her person.

Alvarez was charged with the outstanding warrant and two counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Charlie District Report for August 12, 2013

Date:  August 11, 2013, 9:49pm
Location:   2034 Airline  http://goo.gl/maps/kNqT1
Event:  Robbery 
Case Number:  1308110131

Police reported a Stripes Convience Store employee was held up by a young Hispanic man who demanded the money from the register.  The clerk felt threatened and gave the robber an undetermined amount of money.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic man, 20 to 25 years of age, 5’5” feet tall, and weighing 170 to 190 lbs.  He was last seen wearing a yellow striped shirt and white shorts and fled in a white Chevrolet truck.

If you have any information on this crime we urge you to call the Police Department’s Homicide/Robbery Bureau at 361-886-2841.  Anyone who would like to submit information to Detectives and keep their identity secret may call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at www.888TIPS.com.  Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Date:  August 11, 2013, 10:47pm
Location:  4031 Saratoga Boulevard http://goo.gl/maps/oA1Lp
Event: DWI
Case Number:  1308110138

NoeHernandez

Noe Hernandez (09/15/69) was found passed out in the McDonald’s drive thru.  As the Officer arrived he observed Hernandez driving forward past the restaurant’s pick-up window and park.

Hernandez who appeared intoxicated was administered field and a blood draw was taken.  He was booked at the City Detention Center and charged with Driving While Intoxicated.

“Adam” District Report for August 12, 2013

Date: August 11, 2013, 6:27am

Location: 2144 Rand Morgan Road http://goo.gl/maps/5KtCX

Offense: Burglary of a Building

Case Number: 1308110044

A 55-year-old man went by his place of business at 2144 Rand Morgan Road at 6:30am Sunday morning and discovered the front door unlocked and about $2,000 worth of office equipment taken.

 

Date: August 11, 2013, 18:35

Location: 1300 Calle San Marcos http://goo.gl/maps/6JSOj

Offense: Burglary of a Habitation

Case Number: 1308110111

A 28-year-old woman reported to Corpus Christi Police that she returned home on the 1300 block of Calle San Marcos Sunday evening after an out-of-town trip and discovered her house was entered by some unknown person and $2,900 worth of electronics were taken from the home. The 28-year-old woman said there was damage to the back door which may have been the point of entry for the suspect.

New Hours at Animal Care Services

Corpus Christi Animal Care Services has New Adoption Hours

Beginning Monday, August 12th, 2013, the Corpus Christi Animal Care Services will have new hours of operation for animal adoptions. The new hours will be Monday through Saturday, 11:00am to 5:00pm.  All other business will remain at the 1:00pm to 5:00pm hours.  This extends shelter hours open to the public through the lunchtime.  The shelter will remain closed on Sundays.

Our goal is to gradually extend hours over the next 12 months to 11:00am to 7:00pm.  Increasing the hours for animal adoptions will allow the public greater opportunity to adopt homeless animals and learn about CCACS.  We are proud to offer these services to the Corpus Christi community.

CCACS encourages the public to visit our facility and view our adoptable cats and dogs.

“Bravo” District Report for August 12, 2013

Date: August 9, 2013, 20:38

Location: 15246 South Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/5S7V2

Offense: Illegal Dumping 5-50 lbs.

Case Number: 1308090183

A 30-year-old man dumped trash on property owned by a 60-year-old man. The 30-year-old man received a citation for illegal dumping and issued a criminal trespass warning

 

Date: August 10, 2013, 16:15

Location: 2300 White Star Drive http://goo.gl/maps/Q5pOC

Offense: Hit & Run Investigation

Case Number: 1308100089

Corpus Christi Police are investigating a hit and run vehicle crash in which a Nueces County vehicle was parked on a residential road Saturday afternoon and struck by a vehicle. The operator of the vehicle which struck the County vehicle left without providing information as required.

 

Date: August 10, 2013, 19:30

Location: 3800 Jamaica Drive http://goo.gl/maps/yD86z

Offense: Child Neglect

Case Number: 1308100091

Corpus Christi Police responded to a complaint of unsafe living conditions for two children in a home at the 3800 block of Jamaica Drive Saturday afternoon and began an investigation.

 

Date: August 10, 2013, 22:51

Location: State Highway 361 at South Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/sDrPf

Offense: Driving While Intoxicated with a Child Passenger

Case Number: 1308100129

A 23-year-old woman was arrested for driving while intoxicated with a 21 month old child passenger Saturday night at the intersection of State Highway 361 and South Padre Island Drive. A Corpus Christi Police Officer saw a blue 2007 Suzuki passenger car travel at a high rate of speed on the beach and then turned left onto State Highway 361 and travel in the opposite lane of travel nearly causing a head-on crash with another vehicle. The Patrol Officer conducted a traffic stop and 23-year-old Valery Pena (1/30/1990) displayed indications she was intoxicated. The officer discovered a 21 month old child in the vehicle and Pena was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated with a Child Passenger. The vehicle was impounded and the child was released to a family member. Pena was delivered to the city detention center for the charge which is punishable by up to 2 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.

 

Date: August 11, 2013, 3:23am

Location: 15302 South Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/NCcKc

Offense: Public Intoxication:

Case Number: 1308110031

Corpus Christi Police arrested 58-year-old Frank Armenta for Public Intoxication after store employees called in a complaint that Armenta refused to leave the store.

 

Date: August 11, 2013, 1:50am

Location: 6500 South Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/7Uogb

Offense: Aggravated Assault

Case Number: 1308110016

A 22-year-old man was stabbed with a knife at the 6500 block of South Padre Island Drive Sunday Morning. The 22-year-old man said he attempted to break up a fight between two men and two women when one man pulled a knife and stabbed the 22-year-old man. The suspect fled in a white Chrysler 300. No arrest has yet been made.

 

Date: August 11, 2013, 2:41am

Location: 3000 Quail Springs Road http://goo.gl/maps/VL0Mb

Offense: Burglary of a Habitation

Case Number: 1308110025

A 17-year-old man was arrested for burglary of a habitation Sunday morning when homeowners woke and found the man in the house on the 3000 block of Quail Springs Road.

A 52-year-old woman woke up at about 2:40 Sunday morning and found 17-year-old Jonathan Ramirez (10/09/1995) in her kitchen. The 52-year-old woman woke her 57-year-old husband who held Ramirez at gunpoint until Corpus Christi Police arrived.

Ramirez was intoxicated and entered the house through an unlocked door, then attempted to steal alcoholic drinks from the home. Ramirez was arrested for Burglary of a Habitation, a second degree felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.

 

Date: August 11, 2013, 22:55

Location: 14901 Windward Drive http://goo.gl/maps/jGRTR

Offense: Public Intoxication

Case Number: 1308110143

A 27-year-old woman was arrested at 14901 Windward for Public Intoxication Sunday night. The 27-year-old woman, Joyce Goad (8/11/1986), went with friends to the townhouses to “pool hop.” One of the friends stole a man’s wallet at the pool and ran. Corpus Christi Police arrested Goad for Public Intoxication and delivered her to the city detention center. An offense report was generated for the theft of the wallet; but, no arrest has yet been made for the theft.

 

Date: August 12, 2013, 1:35am

Location: 15241 Leeward Drive http://goo.gl/maps/xGEAj

Offense: Theft

Case Number: 1308120014

An 18 year old waitress filed a complaint with the Corpus Christi Police that her money was taken from a cashier book Monday morning by some unknown person at a bar at 15241 Leeward Drive. The 18-year-old woman said she suspects an intoxicated woman who tried to sell “real Jordan’s” shoes had taken the money. No arrest has yet been made.

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