Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

Police Need Your Help Identifying Robbery Suspects

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Date: June 14, 2013, 11:17pm
Event: Robbery
Location: 1301 S. Port Avenue
Case Number: 1306140187

Corpus Christi Police Detectives are asking the public’s assistance in identifying two men who robbed John’s Market on Friday, June 14th. The two men entered the store, one of men stood watch while the other man armed with a knife took the money from register. Both men fled the store and were last seen running East bound on Morgan.

One suspect is described as a Hispanic man, 25 to 35 years of age, 5’8″ to 5’10” feet tall, and weighing 230 to 250 lbs. The second suspect is also described as a Hispanic male, 25 to 35 years of age, 5’8″ to 5’10” feet tall, and weighing 220 to 240 lbs.

Anyone with any information on this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 888TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com. Tipsters will earn a cash reward if the suspects are identified and arrested.

Criminal Investigations Division

Police Seek Identity of Phone Thief

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The Corpus Christi Police Property Crimes Detectives would like help from the public to identify and locate a man who stole an iphone cellular telephone worth $700 dollars.

A little after noon on April 30, 2013, a 52-year-old woman made a purchase at a store located in Moore Plaza at 5425 South Padre Island Drive. The 52-year-old woman mistakenly left her cell phone by the customer credit card swipe machine; but the phone was gone when she returned to get her phone. Store employees reviewed surveillance camera records and discovered a man in line behind the 52-year-old woman covered the phone with his wallet, and then took the phone. Corpus Christi Police Detectives would now like to identify and locate the man who stole the phone.

The phone was described as a black iphone4 worth $700 dollars. The suspect is described as a bald white male who wore sunglasses, a gray shirt, black pants, and gray shoes.

Anyone who can identify this man or has any additional information about this crime should call the Corpus Christi Police Property Crimes Detectives at 886-2841. Anyone who would like to provide information to detectives and keep their identity secret may contact Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information online at www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which leads to an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Delta District

Delta Incident Report for June 18, 2013

Date:  June 17, 2013, 10:02pm
Location:  5514 Leopard Street http://mapq.st/11Mh5Mh
Event:  Aggravated Robbery
Case Number: 1306170172

Police contacted the 29-year-old victim who reported being robbed at gunpoint at the Cactus Motel.  The man told Police the robber pointed a gun at his head and demanded his money.  The suspect took the victim’s money and fled on foot. The victim then walked to the Tin Can and called Police.

The suspect is described as a Black male, 20 to 30 years of age, 6’2” feet tall, and weighing 200 lbs. He was last seen wearing dark –colored clothing.

Anyone with any information on this crime is asked to called Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com.  Callers will earn a cash reward if the suspect is identified and arrested.

Charlie District, Community Outreach

Charlie Incident Report for June 17, 2013

Date: June 16, 2013, 8:24pm
Location:  3946 Naples Street http://mapq.st/14dh3PK
Event: Wanted Subject
Case Number:  1306160129

Officers arrested Cindy Diaz (10/02/68) for two outstanding felony warrants. She was booked at the City Detention Center and charged with Nueces County Warrants for Probation Violation for Illegal Use of Credit Cards and Credit Card Abuse.  Both warrants had No Bond.

Date: June 16, 2013, 10:30pm
Location: 4117 Bradford Drive http://mapq.st/16bdBGx
Event: Wanted Subject
Case Number:  1306160145

Jose Angel Garcia (12/21/81) was arrested and charged with an outstanding warrant for Contempt of Court.

Date: June 17, 2013, 11:52pm
Location: 4941 Marion Circle http://mapq.st/14dhcCK
Event: Wanted Subject
Case Number: 1306170001

Police looking for wanted subject Robert Benavides (08/31/75) found him in the driveway of his home.  Benavides was charged with an outstanding Nueces County warrant for Probation Violation (Dangerous Drugs) and a Duval County warrant for Failure to Appear.  He was additionally charged with Failure to Identify as a Fugitive from Justice when he lied to Officers about his identity.

Date:  June 16, 2013, 6:36pm
Location:  5902 Ayers Street http://mapq.st/14dhcCK
Event:  Wanted Subject
Case Number:  1306160116

Officers arrested Rebecca Gifford (11/08/93) and charged her with an outstanding Nueces County warrant for Probation Violation on a Robbery charge.  She was booked at the City Detention Center.

You can help the Corpus Christi Police Department locate persons who are wanted on outstanding warrants by calling Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submitting a tip online at www.888TIPS.com. Tipsters will earn a cash reward if the suspects are arrested.

 

 

 

 

Adam District, Traffic Safety Division

Man Dies In Single Vehicle Crash Sunday Morning

A 33-year-old man died in a single vehicle crash on the 5700 block of Leopard Sunday morning.

The Corpus Christi Police responded to a single vehicle crash at 2:20am Sunday morning and found two men trapped inside the vehicle. Witnesses told Police the blue 2002 Chevy Trailblazer travelled at a high rate of speed along the 5700 block of Leopard Street, then left the roadway and rolled in a ditch.

A 33-year-old male passenger did not survive the crash. The 29-year-old male driver was taken to the hospital by ambulance for treatment of his injuries. No other person was injured in the crash. Corpus Christi Police Crash Investigators are collecting data from the crash to determine the exact sequence of events and do believe alcohol consumption may have been a factor in the crash.

The 29-year-old man remains in the hospital for treatment of significant injuries as a result of the crash.

Date: June 16, 2013, 2:20am

Location: 5700 block of Leopard Street 

Event: Single Vehicle Crash

Crash Number: C1304424

Gang Unit, Narcotics/Vice Division

Police Serve Search and Seizure Warrant On Keys Street

Corpus Christi Police Gang Officers with the assistance of the Corpus Christi Police Narcotics Vice Investigations Division Officers executed a search warrant at 1713 Keys St. on June 14, 2013 at about 9:50am. During a search of the residence officers located 5 grams of crack cocaine and 3.4 grams of powder cocaine.  Less than 1 gram of marijuana was also located in the residence.   A scale and other drug paraphernalia was also located.  Juan Lucio 10/30/74 was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance, a Second Degree Felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.

Date: June 14, 2013. 9:50am

Location: 1713 Keys Street http://goo.gl/maps/30xsa

Offense: Possession of a Controlled Substance

Case Number: 1306140058

Criminal Investigations Division

Detectives Seek Help To Identify Burglary Suspects

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The Corpus Christi Police Property Crimes Detectives would like help from the public to identify and locate two people who used stolen credit cards on June 3, 2013.

The Corpus Christi Police Department investigated a burglary to a home located at the 6400 block of Clairfield on Monday, June 3, 2013. Corpus Christi Police Detectives discovered credit cards stolen in that home burglary were used at a store located at 1821 South Padre Island Drive a few hours after the burglary was reported.

Detectives have obtained images of the two people who used the stolen credit cards and now need help from the public to identify the suspects in this crime. The first suspect is described as a white male with tattoos on his right forearm and entire left arm and he wore a black cap backwards, a black t-shirt, khaki cargo shorts, and black shoes. The second suspect is described as a white female with dark blonde hair, a white watch, black t-shirt, denim shorts, and blue shoes.

Anyone interested to research reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi should visit the website Crimereports.com for valuable information. Anyone who can identify these suspects or has any additional information about this crime should call the Corpus Christi Police Property Crimes Detectives. Anyone who would like to provide information to detectives and keep their identity secret may call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information online at www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Date: June 3, 2013, 23:31

Location: 1821 South Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/4m5rk

Offense: Credit Card Abuse

Case Number: 1306030031

Bravo District, Patrol Division

Man Rolls Vehicle On the Beach Then Arrested

A 25-year-old man was arrested for driving while intoxicated on the beach Thursday night after he was involved in a single vehicle crash.

The 25-year-old man drove a gray 2005 Toyota 4-Runner at a high rate of speed near beach marker 202 at 10:20pm Thursday night. The vehicle entered the water and 25-year-old Justin Dees (8/3/1987) lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle rolled in the surf, but the three occupants of the vehicle were not hurt.

Emergency crews arrived and all involved in the single vehicle crash refused medical attention. Dees exhibited indicators that he was intoxicated so he was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated, a Class B misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in jail and up to a $2,000 fine.

The vehicle was taken to the city impound lot and the two other passengers of the vehicle were released at the scene. Dees was taken to the hospital for a medical evaluation and to collect a specimen of his blood. Dees was then delivered to the city detention center.

Date: June 14, 2013

Location: 14400 Gulf Beach Access Road

Offense: Driving While Intoxicated

Case Number: 1306130161

Bravo District, Criminal Investigations Division

Police Seek to Identify Woman Who Used Stolen Credit Cards

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The Corpus Christi Police Department Financial Crimes Detectives would like help from the public to identify and locate the woman who used stolen credit cards at a Flour Bluff convenience store on June 8, 2013.

A 44-year-old woman lost her purse at a grocery store located at 1250 Flour Bluff Drive at 11:45am on Saturday, June 8, 2013. The 44-year-old woman discovered her credit cards were used at a convenience store located at 341 Yorktown Boulevard at 7:00pm on the same day.

Corpus Christi Police Detectives have obtained images of the woman who used the stolen credit cards. The woman is described as a white female, about 40 years in age, about 5 foot 5 inches tall, with brown hair and she wore a gray t-shirt with tan shorts and white sandals.

Anyone interested in reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi may search the website Crimereports.com for valuable information. Anyone who can identify the woman in this case should call the Corpus Christi Police Financial Crimes Detectives at 886-2841. Anyone who would like to provide information to detectives and keep their identity secret may call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Date: June 8, 2013, 19:00

Location: 341 Yorktown Blvd.

Offense: Credit Card Abuse

Case Number: 1306080157

Community Outreach

Operation Safe Return

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The Corpus Christi Police Department would like the parents and children of all Corpus Christi School Districts to join us for the 2nd Annual “Operation Safe Return.”  We believe that crime prevention should be a part of a family’s and child’s education at an early age.  “Operation Safe Return” provides a youth and family friendly approach to crime prevention tactics by offering interactive activities that deliver a lasting impression.  This event will provide safety information, health information, and various services free of charge.

Visit with our Patrol Officers, SWAT Team, Gang Unit, Crime Stoppers, Crime Prevention Advisor, and Crime Victim’s Advocates for safety information on Anti-Texting and Driving and Gang Information Prevention.  The Harbor Playhouse Community Theatre Company will perform several thought-provoking skits showing children how they can stay safe and help make our community safer.  We will also be offering “Prints for Life” being provided by the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Forensic Services Division.

The Nueces County Health Department will provide immunizations for a $10 fee. Insurance will be taken.   Blue Sky Pediatrics will be offering free Back to School physicals and the Wal-Mart Vision Center will be offering free vision screenings on-site.

Half Price Books has donated 3,000 books to be given out.  School age students can earn free school supplies by attending crime prevention education stations, while supplies last.

This year, Apollo Towing has teamed up with Domino’s Pizza and Wienerschnitzel’s for food and entertainment, while the Corpus Christi Police Athletic League has donated several bicycles which will be given away during the event.  Additional door prizes will also be given away.

Children must be accompanied by an adult and once participants have visited designated information booths they will be given free access to “The Arcade.”

If you are interested in participating or being a sponsor, contact Senior Officer Jose Flores at 361-774-4415 or Senior Officer Isaac Rodriguez at 361-673-4293.

Corpus Christi Police Daily Blotter