Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division

Identity of Burglar Sought

Date:  May 31, 2013, 09:56am
Location:  2202 Gollihar Road  http://mapq.st/4-OCujyQOf
Event: Theft of Vehicle Parts/Auto Burglary
Case Number: 1305310048

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Detectives with the Corpus Christi Auto Theft Division are asking the public’s assistance in identifying a man in his mid-twenties who was captured on surveillance video burglarizing several vehicles.

The suspect is described as a White male, 25 to 30 years of age, and weighing 150 lbs.  He was last seen wearing dark-colored pants and blue long-sleeved shirt.

Anyone with any information on this crime is encouraged to call Crimes 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.

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Help Identify a Robbery Suspect

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Date:  June 2, 2013, 10:38pm
Location: 4101 Greenwood Drive http://mapq.st/192dHCe
Event Aggravated Robbery
Case Number:  1306020136

Corpus Christi Police Homicide/Robbery Detectives are asking the public’s assistance to help identify the man involved in the robbery of a local convenience store.  A store employee told Officers the man entered the store and robbed her at knifepoint.  The man fled with an undetermined amount of money.

The suspect is described a White male, approximately 5’0″ feet tall, and weighing 160 to 200 lbs. 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.  Tipsters will be paid a cash reward if the suspect if arrested.

Community Outreach

Adam Incident Report for June 10, 2013

Date: June 10, 2013, 10:12pm
Location 1010 Navigation Boulevard http://mapq.st/14ulfww
Event:  Wanted
Case Number: 1306100179
DanielRayFretwell
Officers arrested Daniel Ray Fretwell (10/14/70) in the 1010 block of Navigation.  Fretwell who is considered armed and dangerous was taken into custody at his residence.  He was booked at  the City Detention Center and charged with an outstanding Parole Violation warrant for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.

Date: June 10, 2013, 9:00pm
Location: 1616 Martin Luther King http://mapq.st/12ivFA0
Event:  Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Case Number:  1306100172
WalterLouisKing
An Officer was flagged down at the Stripes Convenience Store located at 701 N. Staples for a stabbing which occurred at the old Police Station.  Officers contacted witnesses who reported Walter Louis King (07/22/60) slapped a 49-year-old woman and then stabbed a 52-year-old man who came to her defense.  The man had a stab wound to his forearm and a laceration to his head.  He was taken to Spohn Memorial by CCFD Emergency Personnel.

Officers located King at his residence and found him to be bleeding from a cut to his head.  King was injured when the stabbing victim threw a chair at him.  King was taken to Spohn Memorial and medically cleared.  He was then booked at the City Detention Center and charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.

Charlie District, Community Outreach

Charlie Incident Report for June 9, 2013

Date:  June 9, 2013, 12:30am
Location:  2401 Hwy 358
Event:  Public Intoxication
Case Number:  1306090006
DanielReaves
Police were called to investigate a suspicious suspect running on the freeway.  As Officers attempted to talk to  Daniel Reaves (12/10/85) he began to demonstrate “extremely odd behavior by running and stopping on the freeway and then performing push ups.”

Reaves who appeared to be high on a hallucinogenic drug was placed under arrest after being cleared by emergency personnel.  He was charged with Public Intoxication.

Date:  June 8, 2013, 10:47pm
Location: 5400 SPID
Event: Driving While Intoxicated
Case Number: 1306080177/C1304225
AndyBarajaz
Andy Barajaz (04/22/91) was involved in a one vehicle traffic accident and found to be intoxicated.  Witnesses told Police Barajaz was traveling westbound when the front seat passenger grabbed steering wheel to prevent Barajaz from hitting another vehicle; striking the jersey barrier.  A warrant for a blood specimen was obtained and Barajaz was arrested.  He was charged with Driving While Intoxicated. He was also cited for No Driver’s License and Failure to Maintain a Single Lane.

Two of Barajaz’  four passengers, a 19-year-old man (laceration to his lip), and 22-year-old woman (injury to wrist) were taken to Spohn Memorial.  A 21-year-old woman and 15-year-old teenager were not injured in the accident.

Date: June 9, 2013, 12:30am
Location:  2600 block of SH HWY 358
Event: Driving While Intoxicated
Case Number:  1306090011/C1304227
ErikGuerrero
Erik Guerrero (03/26/86) the driver of a black Ford F150 was involved in an accident when his truck struck a maroon Nissan Pathfinder from behind as they traveled on SH Hwy 358. Guerrero and the 64-year-old driver of the SUV both claimed minor injuries, but both refused treatment.

Guerrero who appeared to be intoxicated was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Driving While License Suspended, and an outstanding Municipal Court warrant in the amount of $207.30

Date: June 8, 2013, 2:39am
Location: Betty Jean/Holly Road
Event:  Driving While Intoxicated/Public Intoxication
Case Number: 1306080022/1306080023

Travis Rutland
MIchael Ryan

Police observed the driver of a silver Mitsubishi Galant drive into oncoming traffic and then swerve off the road onto the grass.  The driver Michael Ryan (05/20/92) was pulled over and found to be intoxicated.  He was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated.

A passenger Travis Rutland (01/31/91) who was Ryan’s designated driver was found passed out and covered in vomit. Rutland was found to be intoxicated and arrested for Public Intoxication.

Date:  June 9, 2013, 03:15am
Location: 6400 Everhart Road
Event: Driving While Intoxicated (Open Container)
Case Number: 1306090031
JonathanVela
Jonathan Vela (09/23/94) was trying to push his car out of the road when Officers contacted him. Vela had been driving his black 2013 Dodge Journey with one of his tires completely shredded.

Vela had to be helped by Officers as he walked to the sidewalk to keep from falling.  He was found to be intoxicated and placed under arrest for Driving While Intoxicated.

Bravo District, Community Outreach

Bravo Incident Report for June 9, 2013

Time: 9:01pm
Location:  3500 Armitage http://mapq.st/14P95ek
Event:  Drowning
Case Number:  1306080153

Police were called to the residence for a drowning involving 3-year-old child.   When Officers arrived CCFD was taking the child to Driscoll Children’s Hospital where she later died.

Detectives with the Police Department’s Child Protection Unit were called out and currently conducting an investigation into the child’s death.

Date/Time:  June 9, 2013, 6:26pm
Location:  Packery Channel and Zahn Road
Event: Hit and Run 
Case Number:  C1304242

Police were contacted by a 21-year-old man who reported he was hit by a tire as he walked along the sand dunes.  The tire was being pulled by a white Ford pick-up truck when the rope broke and struck the victim as it bounced down the beach.  The driver of the truck stopped, but left without providing the victim any information. The victim was taken to Spohn Memorial with a fractured collarbone.

Further investigation revealed the truck had been providing rides throughout the afternoon when the tire came loose.  Anyone with information on this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com.  A cash reward will be paid if the suspect is identified and arrested.

Date/Time:  June 9, 2013, 4:32pm
Location:  15800 Gulf Beach Road
Event:  Pedestrian Accident
Case Number:  C1304241

A 39-year-old woman was lying next to a 2001 Dodge Ram pick-up truck sun-bathing when the 43-year-old driver decided to leave and ran over her.  The woman was taken to Spohn South by CCFD Emergency Personnel.

The accident is still under investigation and a citation has not been issued at this time.

Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

Delta Incident Report for June 9, 2013

Time: 11:17pm
Location:  400 Longview Street  http://mapq.st/11uvEE0
Event:  Aggravated Assault
Case Number:  1306090146

Police were called to Longview and Up River Road for a fight, possibly related to a traffic accident.  Officers arrived to find an unconscious man on the driver’s side of a blue Chevrolet Silverado.  He was taken to Spohn Memorial with serious injuries.

The man’s girlfriend told Officers they pulled over to change a flat tire when the assault occurred.  A man in a white or champagne colored Cadillac parked in front of the truck and assaulted the victim knocking him unconscious.  The woman told Officers she was afraid for her safety and locked herself in the truck until the suspect fled in light-colored Cadillac.

The suspect is described as a Black man, 20 to 30 years of age, 5’6” to 5’8” feet tall, weighing 150 to 160 lbs.  He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt and blue jeans.

Detectives with the Police Department’s Homicide/Robbery Bureau ask that anyone with any information on this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online www.888TIPS.com.  Tipsters will earn a cash reward if the suspect is arrested.

Adam District

Adam Incident Report for June 9, 2013

Time: 11:20pm
Location: Brookhaven Drive and Brookside Drive http://mapq.st/105B5Ox
Event:  Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Case Number:  1306090150
RogelioEstrella
Police contacted a 19-year-old man who reported he was stabbed by co-worker as he walked home.  The victim told Officers “Roger” approached him and an argument ensued.  The suspect a pulled a knife and stabbed the victim in the chest.  The victim and a witness began chasing the suspect, but were unable to catch up to him and called police.  The victim was rushed to Spohn Memorial for medical treatment.

Officers identified the suspect as Roger Estrella (05/27/91) and discovered he lived within a couple blocks of the stabbing.  Estrella was located at 13305 Hearn Road and placed under arrest after was positively identified.  He was booked at the CDC and charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon along with an outstanding Nueces County warrant for Burglary (No Bond).

Time:   10:22pm
Location: 10654 Heizer Drive http://mapq.st/105Bfp7
Event:  Aggravated Assault
Case Number:  1306090141
LuisEveradoSandoval
Officers contacted a 24-year-old man who reported Luis Everado Sandoval (02/22/86) came over to his residence and confronted him over a stolen air compressor.  Sandoval then pulled a gun from his waistband and struck the victim in the head.  The victim was able to get away from Sandoval and call police.  The victim was treated and released at the scene.

Sandoval was found in the parking lot of the Heizer Apartments and arrested.  He was booked at the City Detention Center and charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.

Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Police Investigate Murder

The Corpus Christi Police are investigating a homicide that occurred Saturday morning at 4531 Ayers Street.

A 34-year-old man went to a business at 4531 Ayers Street at about 7:25am Saturday morning. A 28-year-old man discharged a firearm from inside the business. Police discovered the 34-year-old man outside the business, deceased.

The 28-year-old man directly called police and surrendered. The 28-year-old man was detained and was interviewed by detectives.

Corpus Christi Police Robbery/Homicide Detectives are investigating the homicide and attempting to gather all the evidence from this event.

UPDATE:
Juan Perez (3/22/1985) was arrested and charged with Murder, a First Degree Felony punishable by up to 99 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine. This is the 10th Criminal Homicide for 2013.

Date: June 8, 2013, 7:29am

Location: 4531 Ayers Street

Offense: Homicide

Case Number: 1306080043

Narcotics/Vice Division

Prostitution Sting

On 06/07/13 CCPD Narcotics Vice Investigators conducted a prostitution sting in the North area of town. Personnel from the Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation rode along for observation. The following offenders were arrested for prostitution:

Giraves, Pamela 07/18/63
Guitierrez, Elaine 11/01/69
Rodriguez, Ashley 06/15/88 **
Garcia, Juliana 12/29/90
Esquivel, Debra 11/16/68
Ramon, Amanda 07/30/89
Dominguez, Monica 05/13/82
Sanchez, Esmarelda 11/07/55
Rivera, Jennifer 08/13/79
Chambless, Penny 09/22/81

All offenders were charged with class B prostitution. Possible enhancements for repeat offenders will be investigated. ** Also had a Nueces county warrant for Obstructing Police.

Adam District

Adam District Incident Report for June 6, 2013

Time:  12:09am
Location:  5300 Leopard Street http://mapq.st/15Th4Kk
Event: Wanted Subject
Case Number: 1306070003
MarthaElishaSmith
Police pulled over a blue pick-up truck for a traffic violation,  A female passenger in the truck was found to be wanted.

Martha Elisha Smith (05/06/83) was arrested and charged with a Nueces County warrant for Prostitution (No Bond) and a Municipal Court warrant in the amount of $319.  The driver was released with a verbal warning.

Time: 1:00am
Location: 3600 McKinzie Road http://mapq.st/15Th4Kk
Event: Driving While Intoxicated
Case Number: 1306070008/C1304151
NickReza
Officers responded to a traffic accident in which both drivers were arguing with one another.  Nick Reza Sr. (02/20/58) the driver of a black 2001 Chevrolet pick-up truck struck a maroon 2011 Harley Davidson driven by a 37-year-old man. Both drivers and a 41-year-old passenger in Reza’s truck were uninjured.

Reza who appeared to be intoxicated and taken to Spohn Shoreline for a blood draw.  He was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated.

Time:  1:20am
Location:  10600 Leopard Street http://mapq.st/1bdyeTl
Event: Wanted Subject
Case Number: 1306070009
FidencioAldaco
Bicyclist Fidencio Aldaco (11/17/70) was pulled over for not having a rear reflector and found to be wanted.  Aldaco was arrested and charged with an outstanding warrant out of San Patricio County for Theft.  His bond was set at $1,000.  Aldaco’s bicycle was dropped off at his residence.

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