Charlie Incident Report for June 19, 2013

Date: June 18, 2013, 10:37pm
Location:  4000 Little John http://mapq.st/102TPwb
Event:  Wanted Subject
Case Number:  1306180176
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Cory David Shaw (06/13/1983) was pulled over for a traffic violation and arrested after he was found to have three active Municipal Court warrants.  Shaw was also charged with Possession of Marijuana when a small baggy of marijuana was found in the vehicle.

Law Enforcement Explorers Host Graduation Ceremony Saturday

Corpus Christi Explorers Post #133 as pictured in January 2013
Corpus Christi Explorers Post #133 as pictured in January 2013

The Corpus Christi Police Explorer Post #133 and the U.S. Border Patrol Kingsville Explorer Post #531 will host a 2013 Police Explorer Graduation Ceremony on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 10:00 am at the Del Mar West Campus Emerging Technology Building located at 4101 Old Brownsville Road.

The two Explorer Posts combined resources for the past several months to have a Law Enforcement Explorers Police Academy for youth ages 14-20 who are interested in the law enforcement industry. The Academy began February 7, 2013 and was held every Thursday night and Saturday at the Del Mar College Campus.

There were about 30 students who participated in the Academy and they had classes and instruction on the history of policing, Criminal Law, Crisis Intervention, Traffic, First Aid, Report Writing, Arrest Search and Seizure, Narcotics, Physical Training, and Crime Scene Scenarios.

Law Enforcement Explorers are students ages 14 – 20 who are interested to learn about Law Enforcement careers. The Explorers participate in competitions with other Explorer posts to compete for awards and learn skills in the police industry. Post 133 recruits from throughout Corpus Christi, to include all high schools and colleges in this area. Corpus Christi Police Explorers formed in 1972 as a living memorial and honor for all fallen officers after police officer John Sartain was killed by a sniper. The Explorers are affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America’s Learning for Life program which enhances self-confidence, motivation, civic-mindedness, and cultivates strong leadership traits. These characteristics help Explorers prepare for a career in law enforcement and to become future leaders. Post 133 will celebrate its 40th year anniversary next year.

The Kingsville Border Patrol Explorers also participated in this Academy. The Kingsville Border Patrol Explorers are a new program who reached out to the Corpus Christi Police Department for assistance. The two explorer posts shared resources to facilitate training.

Anyone interested to learn more about Law Enforcement Explorers program may visit: http://exploring.learningforlife.org/services/career-exploring/law-enforcement/.

Bravo Incident Report for June 19, 2013

 Date: June 19, 2013, 06:11am
Location: 9706 S. Padre Island Drive http://mapq.st/14iueyP
Event:  Accident
Case Number: C1304491

Police investigated an accident in which a 75-year-old woman’s Dodge Dakota pick-up truck struck the front wall of the KWIK Wash Laundries.  Police believe the woman accidentally stepped on the gas instead of the brake.  Approximately ten feet of the lower brick wall, two plate-glass windows, and the aluminum framework was damaged.  The woman was not injured.

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.

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 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 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.

 

 

 

 

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

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

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

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