Criminal Investigations Division

Delta District Report for July 9, 2013

Date: July 8, 2013, 11:26am
Location: 1416 Craig Street http://goo.gl/maps/99df9
Event: Theft of Firearm
Case Number: 1307080077/137080078
Police responded to the area for a shots fired call and found a 15-year-old juvenile walking towards them with a box in his hands. As he did so, a witness batted the box out of the juvenile’s hands causing the box to fall on the ground, revealing its contents. Officers recovered a firearm which was found to be stolen from Aransas Pass in 2011. The 15-year-old was placed in police custody and booked at the Nueces County Juvenile Justice Center. He was charged with Theft of a Firearm.

Another 15-year-old was also found to have an active warrant and arrested. He was charged with the outstanding Nueces County warrant for Violation of a Court Order on an Aggravated Robbery charge.

Date: July 8, 2013, 12:20pm
Location: 2214 S. Port Avenue http://goo.gl/maps/bG1v6
Event: Robbery
Case Number: 1307080075

Police were called to the area for a “nature unknown” call. Upon their arrival, Officers contacted a 61-year-old man who reported being assaulted and robbed. The man told Officers he was knocked to the ground and kicked in the face. The suspect then took his wallet. The victim was taken to Spohn Memorial with non-life threatening injuries.

Officers searched the area, but were unable to find the robber, who is described as a Black male and approximately 5’7” feet tall. He was last seen carrying a black backpack.  Anyone with any information on this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com. Tipsters will earn a cash reward if the suspect is identified and arrested.

Charlie District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Charlie District Report for July 9, 2013

Date:  July 9, 2013, 11:50pm
Location:  1600 Hickory
Event:  Wanted Subject
Case Number: 1307090002
MayraGomez
During a traffic stop, Mayra Gomez (09/27/82) was arrested for an outstanding Nueces County warrant for Failure to Appear on an Assault with a Deadly Weapon.  No bond.

Date:  July 8, 2013, 1:09pm
Location:  4914 S. Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/fn6pD
Event:  Theft~Shoplifting
Case Number:  1307080082
AlmaGloriaEsquivel

Police were called to Cavendar’s Boot City for a shoplifter who had hidden a couple of pairs of jeans valued at $107 inside her purse. The suspect then had her 12-year-old daughter walk out of the store with her purse.

Alma Gloria Esquivel (11/20/76) was arrested and charged with Theft~Shoplifting Two or More Previous Convictions.  Her misdemeanor charge was upgraded to a State Jail Felony.  The daughter was not charged and released to family members.

Date:  July 8, 2013, 9:45pm
Event:  5425 S. Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/QlMuI
Location:  Robbery
Case Number:  1307080163

A loss prevention officer was shoved to the ground after he contacted a man for stealing a couple of bags of chips and a candy bar.  The man fled, running towards S. Staples Street and S. Padre Island Drive.  The victim sustained minor scrapes and abrasions.

The suspect is described as a bushy haired Hispanic man, early 20’s, standing 5’5” feet tall, and weighing 160 lbs.  He was last seen wearing white t-shirt, dark-colored pants and shoes.

Anyone with any information on this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at http://www.888TIPS.com.  Tipsters will be paid a cash reward if the suspect is identified and arrested.

Bravo District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Bravo District Report for July 9, 2013

Date:  July 8, 2013, 09:30am
Location:  5900 Crooked Creek Drive http://goo.gl/maps/jkHIL
Event:  Burglary of a Habitation
Case Number:  1307080076

The homeowner reported to police his home was burglarized and entry made through a sliding glass door.   A couple of computers and jewelry valued a$1,400 was taken.

Anyone with any information on this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com.  Tipsters will be paid a cash reward if the suspect is identified and arrested.

Date: July 8, 2013, 4:30pm
Location: 6225 Saratoga Boulevard http://goo.gl/maps/QBSo6
Event: Assault
Case Number: 1307080122
GilbertRojas
A distraught 20-year-old woman walked into the apartment complex office asking for assistance after she’d been assaulted by her boyfriend.  Witnesses told police they observed Gilbert Rojas (02/14/95) slap the victim.

Officers searched for Rojas and found him attempting to the leave the complex.  As Officers blocked Rojas’ escape, he jumped out of the car and took off running.  Officers chased Rojas east on Cimarron Boulevard, through a convenience store parking lot, and over a fence.  Rojas who had an ankle monitor was caught and arrested.  He was charged with Assault and Evading Arrest.

Date:  July 8, 2013, 8:13pm
Location:  721 Quetzal http://goo.gl/maps/KijYr
Event:  Aggravated Assault
Case Number:  1307080154

Police are investigating an assault in which a 33-year-old man pointed a firearm at the 24-year-old victim after a disturbance.  The victim attempted to lure the suspect away from the apartment and away from his family.  The neighbors called police and the suspect fled prior to the officers arrival.

The suspect is described as a 33-year-old Hispanic man, standing 5’8” feet tall, and weighing 200 lbs.  Anyone with any information on this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at http://www.888TIPS.com.  Tipsters will be paid a cash reward if the suspect is identified and arrested.

Community Outreach

4th of July Beach – Update

Corpus Christi Police Department
4th of July Enforcement and Operations – Update

During the 4th of July weekend the Corpus Christi Police Department (CCPD) assigned an additional six officers to the beach. The following numbers are from the additional assignment.

Arrests: 12
Firework Citations: 2
Directive to Apprehend: 1
Curfew: 2
Minor in Possession: 3

The CCPD also joined forces with the Fire Department to enforce the Consumer Fireworks ordinance during the night of the 4th of July. In all, 21 citations were issued during this enforcement period.

Between 6 p.m. July 4th to 5 a.m. July 5th the Corpus Christi Police Department’s MetroCom recieved 1,178 calls for service. Of those calls, 395 were solely for fireworks.

Bravo District

Officers Find Pipe Bomb During Assault Call

Date: July 8, 2013, 3:07am
Location:  14000 South Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/Dr1Co
Event:  Assault, Public Intoxication
Case Number:  1307080022

 

Officers were called to 14000 Block of SPID for an intoxicated suspect who had been involved in a disturbance.

Officers located the suspect’s vehicle behind the Ocean Treasures building located at 14049 SPID. They observed a man, later identified as Anthony Quintanilla (12.5.1988,) in the field next to the building. Officers observed him to have something in his hand. When the Officers made contact with Quintanilla he dropped the item in the field and was soon taken into custody.

Officers located the item that Quintanilla had dropped in the field. They believed it to be an explosive device (Pipe Bomb). Officers secured the scene and called for the CCPD Bomb Squad. The bomb squad was able to locate the device and make it safe. The field was then searched for additional devices but none were found. Officers received assistance from the US Navy Bomb Squad along with agents from the Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) in searching the field and also the suspect’s vehicle. The suspect’s vehicle was impounded.

Quintanilla was arrested for Public Intoxication and Assault and was taken to the City Detention Center.

QUintanilla could possibly be facing additional charges for the bomb like device that was found. The CCPD Bomb Squad is working in cooperation with ATF on that case.

Bravo District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Woman Assaulted on Beach

Date: July 6, 2013, 01:04am
Location:  Beach Marker 210
Event:  Aggravated Assault
Case Number:  1307060013

Corpus Christi Police Detectives are investigating the assault of a 32-year-old woman which occurred on Saturday, July 6th.  The woman had sustained serious head trauma and taken to Spohn Memorial by CCFD Emergency Personnel.

At this time, the motive for the assault is unknown and there is no suspect information available.  Anyone with any information on this crime is asked to call 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.

Delta District

Delta District Report for July 8, 2013

Date: July 8, 2013, 12:20am
Location: 19th and Marguerite http://goo.gl/maps/8ubsj
Event:  Assault on a Police Officer
Case Number: 1307080003/1307080004
KimberlyKayBalboa
Police contacted Kimberly Kay Balboa (05/05/84) after she was found walking in the roadway.  A check revealed Balboa was wanted on an outstanding warrant.  As the officer was arresting Balboa, she swung at him and pulled free, running 50 to 60 feet before being captured.  She continued to punch and kick at the officer refusing to be arrested.

Balboa was tased, but continued to struggle with the officer.  She was taken into custody and arrested.  Balboa was charged with the Nueces County Probation Violation Warrant, Evading Arrest, Resisting Arrest, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of a Controlled Substance. The drugs charges stemmed from the crack cocaine and needles found in her purse.  Balboa was additionally charged with Assault on a Police Officer.

Date: July 7, 2013, 6:45pm
Location: 10th Street/Morgan Avenue http://goo.gl/maps/YKKLQ
Event: Wanted Subject
Case Number:  1307070103
AlbertEnriquez
Albert Enriquez (09/17/71) was arrested after he lied about his name and found to be wanted during a traffic stop.  Enriquez was charged with the outstanding Nueces County warrant for Possession of Marijuana with a $5000 Bond.  He was additionally charged with Failure to Identify.

Date:  July 7, 2013, 7:42pm
Location:  Coleman Avenue/Crosstown http://goo.gl/maps/LpzLH
Event:  Wanted Subject
Case Number:  1307070113
MosesAleman

Moses Aleman (11/04/74) was pulled over for a traffic violation and found to be wanted.  Aleman was arrested and charged with an outstanding Nueces County warrant for Non-Payment of Child Support. No Bond.

Date:  July 7, 2013, 10:38pm
Location:   1416 Craig Street http://goo.gl/maps/LmXrE
Event:  Possession of a Controlled Subject
Case Number: 1307070140
ImynLoveJuarez
Officers were called to a fight in progress and contacted Imyn Love Juarez (03/16/95) who was found to be wanted.  Juarez was arrested and charged with an outstanding Nueces County warrant for Larceny.  No Bond.  She was additionally charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance when several pills were found on her person.

Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Police Investigate Homicide

Date: July 4, 2013, 20:12

Location: 4000 Lamont Street http://goo.gl/maps/J5f9y

Offense: Murder

Case Number: 1307040130

Corpus Christi Police Detectives are investigating a homicide on the 4000 block of Lamont Street which occurred at 8:12pm Thursday night.

Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to the 4000 block of Lamont Street for a report of a possible shooting. Officers found a male laid near the sidewalk who was not conscious and not breathing. A Corpus Christi Police Officer and witnesses performed cardio pulmonary resuscitation until paramedics from the Corpus Christi Fire Department arrived; but, the person was not revived.

Corpus Christi Police Officers investigated the death as suspicious and were provided information by witnesses and evidence which led them to apprehend a person responsible for the death. A juvenile male was taken into custody and charged with murder and Detectives believe there are no other suspects in this case. The juvenile was delivered to the Nueces County Juvenile Detention Center.

The Corpus Christi Police would like anyone who has any additional information about this case to call the Robbery/Homicide Detectives at 886-2841.

Anyone who would like to research reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi should search the website www.Crimereports.com for valuable information.

Charlie District, Patrol Division

Police Seek Robbery Suspect

Date: July 5, 2013, 3:19am

Location: 3802 Staples Street http://goo.gl/maps/QjgC2

Offense: Aggravated Robbery

Case Number: 1307050035

The Corpus Christi Police Robbery/Homicide Detectives would like help from the public to locate a man who robbed a convenience store Friday morning.

No person was injured in the event but the store employee reported to the Corpus Christi Police that a man entered the store at 3:15am, displayed a handgun, and demanded cash. The man ran from the store on Doddridge toward Alameda. The man was described as a black male about 25 years in age that stood about 5 feet 6 inches tall and about 190 pounds.

Anyone interested to research reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi may search the website Crimereports.com for valuable information.

Anyone who can identify the person responsible, or has any additional information about this robbery should call the Corpus Christi Police Robbery/Homicide Detectives at 886-2841. Information may be provided to Detectives anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which leads to an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Narcotics/Vice Division

Narcotics & SWAT Execute Search Warrant

On 7-5-13 at about 0658 hours NVID officers, with the assistance of the SWAT team, executed a search and arrest warrant at 1530 Winnebago. SWAT made entry and secured the scene.

A search of the residence netted a seizure of 27 grams of powder cocaine, 4 grams of crack cocaine and $ 832 cash.

Three subjects were arrested. Thomas Clark (11-2-81), Tomasina Flores (12-4-79) and Jose DeLaGarza (11-18-80) were charged with manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance more than 4 grams and subsequently booked into the City Detention Center.

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