Delta District

Man and Woman Charged with Auto Burglary

Aria Gutierrez
Bruce Garcia

Occurred on 11/06/12, 11:44pm   Burglary of a Vehicle    4800 Orchid/3800 Sarita 1211060007

Police were called to the Homewood Suites for several individuals checking door handles in the parking lot.  Upon the Officers arrival, a witness told them the two males and a female had left were last seen walking towards Ayers Street.

Officer contacted the three individuals and observed one of males drop a couple of credit cards to the ground along with a backpack containing GPS system, an iPod, and a watch.  The 17-year-old female was also found to have a GPS system inside her purse.  Bruce Garcia (12/18/93) and Aria Gutierrez (10/04/95) were detained.  The third male was later released.

The GPS system led Officers to the burglary victim in the 4800 block of Orchid.  The victim told Officers he had just finished reporting the burglary of his Chrysler Town and Country van online and provided them with a tracking number.   The credit cards found on Garcia had the victim’s and his wife’s name on them.

At the same time, another Officer was checking the address on the second GPS system and contacted a second victim who had reported her GPS stolen along with her iPod.  A third victim told Officers a pair of Versace sunglasses had been stolen and filed a police report about an hour before.  The sunglasses were also found in Garcia’s backpack.

Both Garcia and Gutierrez were arrested and charged with Burglary of a Vehicle which is a Class “A” Misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail and a $4,000 fine.  The stolen items were returned to the victims.

Charlie District

Motorcyclist Rushed to Hospital with Serious Injuries After Accident

Occurred on 11/2/12, 09:47pm     Major Accident 5300 Saratoga       C1208383 

Police were called to a major accident involving a blue 2008 Ford Mustang a motorcycle in the 5300 block of Saratoga.  Upon their arrival, Officers found the unconscious motorcyclist seriously injured and he was quickly rushed to Spohn Memorial by CCFD Emergency Personnel.  The driver of the Mustang and two passengers, 4 and 24-years of age were uninjured in the collision.

Further investigation revealed, the 26-year-old motorcyclist was traveling eastbound in the left lane when the 20-year-old driver of the vehicle turned left from the left turn only lane onto the H.E.B. parking lot.  The motorcyclist attempted to swerve, but still collided with the Mustang.  The Mustang’s driver was cited for Failure to Yield Right of Way~Turning Left, Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility, and Expired License Plate.   The vehicle was also impounded.

 

 

Adam District, Patrol Division

Patrol Officer Bit By Dog On Countiss Drive

Occurred Sunday, November 4, 2012, 15:30, 2700 Countiss Drive, Dogbite, 1211004741

                A Corpus Christi Police Officer was injured by a dog bite Sunday afternoon on the 2700 block of Countiss Drive.

The Patrol Officer responded to an ambulance call in which a 5-year-old boy was injured. The boy was injured in a trampoline accident and the officer went to leave the home after an ambulance crew arrived to provide the boy with medical treatment. A dog then bit the officer on the right calf and broke the skin.

Animal Control Officers arrived and removed the dog from the home as procedure.

A few tips for pet owners should be observed when emergency crews are called to a home: Confine pets to a safe area out of the way of the emergency so that the animal will not interfere with people or equipment that is unfamiliar to the animal. Be aware of common triggers of aggression which include a family member who is injured, in pain, ill, or the approach of strangers. The approach of a person in uniform or unusual attire, unexpected touching, unfamiliar settings, crowds, and loud noises are also common triggers of aggression for many animals. Your community animal care agency and humane society may offer references for professional help to deal with a pets training to reduce the risk of aggressive behavior with pets. This is especially important in the upcoming Holiday season when visitors come to the home.

Fulfill basic animal-care responsibilities. License your animal as required by law and provide regular veterinary care, including rabies vaccinations.

Bravo District, Patrol Division

Flour Bluff Man Arrested Providing Alcohol To Minors

Occurred Sunday, November 4, 2012, 1:08am, 3029 Bimini Drive, Furnishing Alcohol to Minors 1211040013, 1211040021

                A 37-year-old man was arrested at his Flour Bluff home Sunday morning for furnishing alcohol to minors.

Corpus Christi Police responded to a call for a vehicle crash with a pedestrian at the intersection of Caribbean Drive and Jamaica Drive at 1:08am Sunday morning.  Police officers found a 28-year-old man hidden in nearby bushes. The 28-year-old man told police officers that he was chased out of a party on Bimini Drive in which there were minors consuming alcohol. The 28-year-old man said he was not injured and ran into a parked car which prompted the call from a neighbor that there was a vehicle crash.

Corpus Christi Police Officers went to 3029 Bimini Drive and saw the garage door open. The officers saw several teenagers playing a drinking game. The teenagers ran into the house once they saw the police officers.

The home owner, 37-year-old Johnny Lance Hornbeck (4/15/1975), met the officers in the driveway to the house and displayed aggressive and defiant behavior. Hornbeck had an injured finger that dripped blood and Hornbeck became belligerent after the officers asked about the injury.

Officers identified a 17-year-old boy, two 16-year-old girls and a 15-year-old girl at the home on Bimini Drive who had consumed alcoholic beverages without their parent’s supervision. The four minors received citations for consumption of alcohol by a minor.

Hornbeck was arrested for furnishing Alcohol to Minors, a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail and up to a $4,000 fine. Hornbeck was taken to the Spohn Shoreline Hospital for treatment for the injury to his left finger and then delivered to the city detention center.

Bravo District

Man Arrested When He Tries to Pull Real Police Officer Over

Occurred on 11/01/12, 10:01pm  Reckless Driving   Ennis Joslin Road/Hwy 358  1211010177

An off-duty Corpus Christi Police Officer called for back-up when a white Ford Crown Victoria began shining a spot light at him in an attempt to pull him over as they traveled westbound on Hwy 358 approaching Airline Road.  Police located the white Ford Crown Victoria as it exited on West Point Road from Hwy 358.

Further investigation revealed the driver Mark Steven Byrne (09/05/52) and  the off-duty Officer were in the center lane as they traveled east on Hwy 358 when Byrne used a spotlight on his Ford Crown Victoria to light up another vehicle traveling in the fast lane.

That vehicle suddenly braked along with Byrne, causing the off-duty Officer swerve into the right to avoid rear-ending the Crown Victoria.  Byrne then began following the off-duty Officer and shining the spot light at him as he attempted to pull him over.  Byrne kept shining the spot light at the off-duty Officer’s rear view mirrors and waving at him to pull over as he took the Ennis Joslin exit.  When Byrne continued on and made a U-turn, the off-duty Officer was able to follow him and call Police.

Byrne was arrested and charged with Reckless Driving and his vehicle impounded.  Police are also conducting an investigation into the Impersonation of a Public Servant.

The Corpus Christi Police Department requires that only police cars with emergency equipment conduct a traffic stop.  If you are being pulled over, look for these three things that can help you tell a fake cop from a real one.

  • Location
    Officers will pull you over in areas which are well-lit when ever possible.
  • Lights
    Police cars will be marked with emergency equipment.
    Lights are red, blue, and white.
  • Vehicle
    Will be marked with Police Department logos

If feel you are still concerned that the police officer is fake, the Corpus Christi Police Department requests that you ask for the Police Officer’s identification or call 911.  Police dispatchers know where Officers are at all times.

Adam District

Two Charged with Burglary of Oil Belt Little League

Occurred on 11/01/12, 9:33pm Burglary of a Building 4005 Cliff Crenshaw Street  1211010170

Police were called to the Oil Belt Little League at 4005 Crenshaw for a burglary in progress.  The caller reported two males breaking into the building.

Upon on the officer’s arrival, the two teenagers took off running.  Shortly thereafter, Officers were able to identify and detain two juveniles, aged 13 and 16 years old.  Both were booked at the Nueces County Juvenile Justice Center and charged with Burglary of a Building, Criminal Trespass, and Evading Arrest.

The damage to the building was estimated at $500.

Bravo District, Patrol Division

Neighbor Directs Police To Burglar On Ennis Joslin Road

Occurred Wednesday, October 31, 2012, 23:37, 1701 Ennis Joslin Rd. Burglary and Possession of Marijuana  1210310148

                A 19-year-old man was arrested for burglary of a motor vehicle and for possession of marijuana after alert neighbors called police when they noticed the man’s suspicious activity in the South Bay Apartments Halloween night.

A man called Corpus Christi Police at 11:37pm on October 31 to investigate a man looking into vehicles and pulling on the doors. The suspicious man was described as a Hispanic man who wore a black sweater and black shorts near building 1.

Corpus Christi Police found 19-year-old Alan Mack (7/4/1993) and found him in possession of marijuana. Police Officers checked the parking lot and found vehicles with the contents in disorder. The officers contacted the owners of the vehicles and established Mack had entered the vehicles unlawfully.

Mack was arrested for the possession of marijuana and for burglary of a motor vehicle. Anyone who believes their vehicle was entered without permission should contact police to report the incident. Crimes not in progress may be reported by the victim of the crime online at http://www.cctexas.com/police/onlinereporting/start-report.html.  The online reporting process allows adult victims of crime to quickly and easily provide necessary information for police to investigate.

Charlie District

Police arrest suspect in a stabbing

October 31, 2012 19:49     4400 Aspen Grove      Aggravated Assault     1210310118

Officers were dispatched to a stabbing call. Upon arrival at a group home, they found a 52 year old man with a stab wound in his stomach. The victim was transported by CCFD medics for treatment to an area hospital. A 28 year old suspect, a resident, was still at the scene and was arrested. The knife believed to have been used was located in the kitchen and collected as evidence.

Bravo District, Patrol Division

Flour Bluff Woman Arrested After Standoff With Corpus Christi Police

Occurred Thursday, November 01, 2012, 2:30am, 900 Admiral Drive, Aggravated Assault 1211010037

                A 47-year-old woman was arrested Thursday morning after a two hour standoff with police at her home on the 900 block of Admiral Drive in Flour Bluff.

A 50-year-old man called police at 2:30am and said he was shot by his roommate, 47-year-old Traci Fiala (3/13/1965). The 50-year-old man said he went to bed Wednesday night and Fiala was intoxicated. The 50-year-old man said he woke in the early morning hours and Fiala was argumentative, then pointed a gun and fired a shot at the man. The man said he suffered a minor injury to his left shoulder and then he ran out of the house and then called police.

Corpus Christi Police Officers arrived and Fiala locked herself in the home with the firearm and refused to talk to the officers. The 50-year-old man was treated for his minor injury by an ambulance crew and released.

Corpus Christi Police SWAT surrounded the home and deployed CS irritant gas into the home. Fiala then surrendered to police safely. Fiala was arrested for Aggravated Assault and delivered to the city detention center.

Delta District

Detectives Ask For Help in Identifying Robbery Suspects

Occurred on 10/29/12, 10:32pm  Aggravated Robbery  4702 Kostoryz   1210290142

Police were called to the Times Market for an armed robbery involving two Hispanic males.  Officers contacted the 56-year-old store owner and his 54-year-old wife who reported the two men entered the store wearing hoodies pulled over their faces.

One of the men pointed a gun at the store owner and demanded their money from the register. The suspects took an undetermined amount of cash and several cartons of cigarettes. Both suspects fled on foot. The couple was uninjured in the robbery.

The first suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 19 to 23 years of age, and 5’7” to 5’9” feet tall.  He was last seen wearing a grey hoodie with long shorts, and a baseball cap along with flip-flops worn over black socks.

The second suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 18 to 22 years of age, 5’5” to 5’6” feet tall, and weighing 140 to 150 lbs.  He was last seen wearing a red shirt under a grey hoodie, a baseball cap, and armed with a firearm.

Anyone with any information that can identify or locate this man should call the Corpus Christi Police Robbery/Homicide Bureau immediately at 361-886-2841 or the Police Department’s non-emergency number at 361-886-2600.  Information can be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at www.888TIPS.com.

Corpus Christi Police Daily Blotter