Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

24 Year Old Man Dies From Gun Shot on Brett Street

Occurred Monday, October 22, 2012, 20:31, 4101 Brett Street, Murder and Aggravated Assault, 1210220134

A 24-year-old man was killed and a 20-year-old man was seriously injured Monday night at the 4100 block of Brett Street.

Corpus Christi Police were dispatched to the Four Winds Apartments on the 4100 block of Brett Street to investigate a complaint of gunshots. Police Officers discovered evidence of an aggravated assault and then received information that a 24-year-old man arrived at an area hospital with a fatal gunshot wound.

Corpus Christi Police collected information from several witnesses who said they saw a fight and heard a gunshot. Corpus Christi Police Detectives arrived to collect evidence and information and are still in the early stages of the investigation for this crime.

The Detectives discovered a 20-year-old man at an area hospital that had a gunshot wound to the head. The 20-year-old man was at a different hospital than the 24-year-old man and detectives believe the two men were injured in the same event at the Four Winds Apartments. Detectives did not interfere with medical treatment for the 20-year-old and look forward to gather information from that man at a later time.

Corpus Christi Police have no suspect description to provide the public and ask that anyone with information about this crime to call the Corpus Christi Police Robbery/Homicide Detectives immediately. Information can be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or online at www.888TIPS.com.

Charlie District, Community Outreach, Traffic Safety Division

Student on Way to School Struck by Hit & Run Driver

Occurred on 10/22/12, 7:58am  Hit and Run Accident  Holly/Weber Road  C1208033

Police and Fire rushed to Holly and Weber for a hit and run accident involving a pedestrian crossing the street in a marked cross walk.  Officers report the 18-year-old Senior was on his way to Carroll High School when he was struck by a blue 4-door passenger vehicle as he crossed the 3900 block of Holly Road.

The impact caused the young man to flip as the driver fled eastbound on Holly Road towards Everhart.  He was taken to Bay Area to be treated for an abrasion to his left knee.

Officers were unable to obtain any additional suspect information and ask that anyone with any information on this Hit & Run to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com.  Tipsters will receive a cash reward if the suspect is arrested.

Bravo District, Patrol Division

Man Arrested after Officer Finds Almost a Pound of Marijuana

Occurred on 10/21/12, 4:57pm  Felony Possession of  Marijuana  9300 SPID    1210210097

Officer E. Tagle pulled over a blue Ford Mustang for running a red light at Flour Bluff and S. Padre Island Drive.  As the Officer was talking to the driver, he could smell the odor of Marijuana coming from the interior of  the vehicle.  Further investigation revealed a backpack inside the vehicle contained approximately a pound of Marijuana.

The driver, Jiray Jamal Wilkinson (05/24/93) was arrested and charged with Possession of Marijuana which is a State Jail Felony punishable by up to two years in jail and $10,000 fine.

A 19-year-old woman in the vehicle was found not to be involved and released.

Bravo District

“Kimbo” Does It Again

Occurred on 10/21/12, 4:32pm  Wanted Subject/Possession of a Firearm by Felon  1033 Whitaker  1210210096

Senior Officer B. Martin was patrolling his beat when he drove by a well-known drug house and observed a white Ford Explorer parked in the driveway.  The Explorer was found to be stolen out of Austin.

Officer Martin called for back-up and contacted John Douglas Houston (02/15/78) who was found to wanted on several warrants.  Further investigation revealed Houston was the “owner” of the stolen vehicle.  He was found to be armed with a pocket knife and a black jack.

Senior Officer L. Preiss and his canine partner were called to assist and “Kimbo” alerted to the center console where Officers found a Hide-a-Can along with a revolver.   Houston was arrested and charged with four outstanding Nueces County warrants along with Theft, Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon (black jack) and Unlawful Carrying of a Firearm by a Felon.

Lt. P. McMenamy nominated Senior Officers Martin and Preiss along with “Kimbo” as Officers of the Month noting this was Kimbo’s second alert this month in which a handgun was recovered.

Delta District, Traffic Safety Division

Letter Carrier Seriously Injured Delivering Mail

Occurred on 10/19/12, 4:17pm   Major Accident   3201 S. Staples  C1207968

Police were called to the Corner Mart at 3210 S. Staples for an accident involving a United States Postal Service Letter Carrier.  Further investigation revealed the 18-year-old driver of a silver Toyota 4-Runner gassed up and then backed up to the store when he accidentally hit the gas pedal instead of the break.

The 45-year-old letter carrier delivering the mail to the store was pinned between the truck and the store wall.  He was taken to Spohn Memorial with potentially life-threatening injuries.

The driver and occupants in the 4-Runner, aged 1, 3, 14, and 19 were not injured.  Traffic Investigators were called to assist and the investigation is ongoing.

Bravo District, Patrol Division

It’s Okay Officer, “I’m Smoking the Legal Marijuana”

Raul Barrera Jr.

Occurred on 10/18/12, 10:46pm  Wanted Subject  1000 Clare     1210180167

Officer E. Tagle pulled over a gold Lincoln Navigator for a traffic violation in the 1000 block of Clare.  The driver Raul Barrera Jr. (01/15/85) was placed under arrest for an outstanding Jim Wells County warrant for Probation Violation (No Bond) and Driving While License Invalid.

Barrera was additionally charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance when approximately 24 grams of Cocaine were found in the floor board of the vehicle.

Officers also found several packages (77.28 grams) of what is believed to be “synthetic marijuana” which was confiscated pending further investigation. Barrera could face additional charges if the “synthetic marijuana” is deemed illegal.

Charlie District

Charger Being Driven at 5mph Draws Officers Attention

Joanna Jaramillo
Monica Duran Garcia

Occurred on 10/19/12, 03:07am  Driving While Intoxicated   Weber and S.Padre Island Drive  1210190017

Officers J. Rhodes and J. Wicks observed a blue Dodge Charger make a wide right turn onto Weber Road from McArdle, driving at about five mph in a thirty-five mph posted speed limit area.

The driver Monica Duran Garcia (11/23/83) was pulled over and appeared intoxicated when contacted.  She was administered Standard Field Sobriety Tests and a warrant obtained for a blood specimen.  She was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated~Open Alcohol Container.

Her passenger, Joanna Jaramilla (04/28/84) was also arrested and charged with Public Intoxication.  She was additionally charged with Possession of Cocaine when a small quantity of Cocaine was found.

Both women were booked at the City Detention Center.

Delta District, Patrol Division

You Can’t Out Run the Law

Richard E. Roberts

Occurred on 10/18/12, 10:37pm  Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon  1504 Sam Rankin  1210180168

Officers were called to 1504 Sam Rankin for a man on bicycle who fired several rounds in the area.  Arriving Officers attempted to contact Richard Roberts (11/03/91) who matched the description of the shooter at Sam Rankin and Chipito Street.  Roberts dumped his bicycle and took off running towards Northside Manor.

The chase was on with all three running at a full sprint.  Roberts dumped his backpack on the second floor of the apartment complex.  The Officers lost sight of Roberts as he turned the corner and began searching for Roberts.  They found him hiding on the third floor of the apartment building and placed him in police custody.  A pistol was found inside Roberts’ backpack which matched bullets found on his person.

Roberts was charged with Evading Arrest, Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon, Tampering with Evidence with Intent to Impair, and an outstanding Municipal Court warrant in the amount of $254.  He was additionally charged with Failure to Identify as a Fugitive from Justice when he refused to identify himself.

Adam District

Four Arrested During Shooting Investigation

Marshal Anthony Baker
Cory Paul Baker
Cody James Baker
Christopher Garcia

Occurred on 10/18/12, 9:36 pm Aggravated Assault/Assault on Police Officer  4665 Sharpsburg Road   1210180162

Police were called to the Christy Mobile Home Park for complaints of shots being fired about 9:30pm on Thursday night.  Upon their arrival, Officers contacted the 28-year-old victim and a couple of witnesses who reported Cory Baker (04/15/86) was seen shooting a firearm in the parking lot.

The victim and his friends told Officers they were inside the trailer when they heard gunshots and went outside to investigate.  A confrontation ensued and Cory Baker struck the victim with a baseball bat.  The victim was not seriously injured.

Baker was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon which is punishable by up to 20 years in prison and a $10,000 fine and Disorderly Conduct Discharging/Display a Firearm which is a Class “B” Misdemeanor punishable by up to 180 days in jail and a $4,000 fine.

During their investigation, Officers contacted Cody James Baker (08/26/84) who was cussing and yelling and appeared to be intoxicated.  Cody was arrested and charged with Public Intoxication.   1210180170

Cody’s Brother Marshal Anthony Baker (07/15/77) was also arrested when he grabbed his brother Cody and tried to pull him away from the Officers as they handcuffed him.  A struggle ensued in which Marshal punched the assisting Officer in the face,  busting his lip.  Marshal was tased allowing Officers to handcuff and place him under arrest.

Marshal was charged with Assault Causes Bodily Injury Public Servant which is punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine along with Interfering with Public Duties which is punishable by up to 180 days in jail and a $4,000 fine. 121018173

A fourth man, Christopher Garcia (01/25/80) was arrested and charged with an outstanding warrant out of Brooks County for Failure to Appear.  1210180169

All four men were booked at the City Detention Center.

Delta District

“Hat-Trick” Lands DWI Driver in Jail

Jose Rene Gomez

Occurred on 10/18/12, 02:13am  Driving While Intoxicated    600 Van Cleve Drive  1210180013/CR1207922

Officers were dispatched to Leopard and Westchester for a traffic accident in which a vehicle had struck a light pole.  Upon their arrival, Officers found the driver of a red Dodge Durango had struck a fence and mailbox along with a utility pole in the 600 block of Van Cleve Drive.  Officers contacted a female passenger, but the driver was nowhere to be found.

Further investigation revealed the driver Jose Rene Gomez (03/13/82) had fled, but returned while Officers were conducting their investigation as he did not want his sister arrested.

Gomez appeared to be intoxicated and a blood warrant obtained.  A blood specimen was taken and Gomez was arrested.  He was charged with Driving While Intoxicated and Reckless Damage or Destruction.

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