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.

Delta District, Gang Unit

Man Shot Over Stolen “Versace” Sunglasses

Johnathan Michael Trevino

Occurred o 10/17/12, 5:24pm Aggravated Assault   Port and Mary    1210170104                  

Officers contacted the 26–year-old victim who reported he was walking in the area of Port and Mary when he was approached by man and a confrontation ensued.  The man pulled a gun and shot the victim in the groin.  The victim was uncooperative with Officers, but did tell them the shooter accused him of stealing a pair of sunglasses.

The victim was able to run home and call police.  He was taken to Spohn Memorial Hospital for medical treatment.

The suspect is described as a light complected Hispanic male, 24 years of age, 5’8” to 5’9” feet tall and weighing 160 lbs.

Although, the victim was unhelpful, Gang Unit Officers were able to identify a suspect in the shooting.  During their investigation, Johnathan Michael Trevino (09/26/88) was arrested and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance when several pills were found.

The investigation into the shooting is ongoing.

Delta District, Narcotics/Vice Division

Undercover Officers Arrest 10 in “Jane Sting”

Valerie Nicole Figueroa Prostituion
Belinda Gonzalez Prostitution, SJF
Cynthia Alaniz Mims Prostitution, SJF
Patricia Hernandez Prostitution
Irene Pena Prostitution
Rose O’Quinn Delivery/Possession of CS
Efrain Ibarra Prostitution
Martha Elisha Smith Prostitution
Lourdes Ibarra Prostitution
Benjamin Brooks Delivery Dangerous Drugs

The Narcotics Vice Investigations Division conducted an undercover prostitution sting on October 17, 2012 beginning at 6:00pm and ending at 9:30pm.  The sting targeted the prostitutes in specific areas in which complaints have been received, mainly in the North Central region of the city.  The sting resulted in the arrest of ten men and women.  They include:

  • Valerie Nicole Figueroa  (12/02/86) was charged with Prostitution, Class “B” Misdemeanor, 1210170119
  • Belinda Gonzalez (12/07/69) was charged with Prostitution, State Jail Felony, 1210170111
  • Cynthia Mims  (05/31/85) was charged with Prostitution, State Jail Felony, 1210170143
  • Patricia Hernandez (03/05/71) was charged with Prostitution, Class “B” Misdemeanor, 1210170123
  • Irene Lopez (09/02/79) was charged with Prostitution, Class “B” Misdemeanor, 1210170117
  • Efrain Ibarra (12/22/94) was charged with Prostitution, Class “B” Misdemeanor, 1210170140
  • Martha Elisha Smith (05/06/83) was charged with Prostitution, Class “B” Misdemeanor, 1210170149
  • Lourdes Ibarra (07/21/71)was charged with Prostitution, Class “B” Misdemeanor, 1210170146
  • Benjamin Brooks (05/13/85) Two Counts of Delivery of Dangerous Drugs, 1210170154
  • Rose O’Quinn (07/12/57) Delivery/Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1210170126

The men and women were booked at the City Detention Center.  One man and five women were charged with Prostitution, which is a Class “B” Misdemeanor punishable by up to 180 days in jail and a $2,000 fine.  Two of  the women  were charged with Prostitution, a State Jail Felony (three or more convictions) which is punishable by up two years in jail and $10,000 fine.  Two were also booked on drug related State Jail Felonies.

Delta District

Woman Charged with U.U.M.V.

Caryn Ann House

Reported on 10/15/12, 7:07 am  Burglary of a Habitation/U.U.M.V.  400 block of  Pennington Drive  1210150028 

On October 15, 2012, Officers contacted the 74-year-old victim who reported the keys to his white Pontiac G6 along with a pistol were stolen from inside his residence.  The keys were used to steal his Pontiac from the drive way.  The victim was unable to provide Officers with any suspect information.

The following day, shortly after 4:00pm, Officers received a call to the parking garage at 400 Mann Street for an intoxicated female in a white vehicle.  It was discovered the vehicle was the stolen Pontiac from Pennington Drive.  A witness told Officers the female had walked away, but provided them with a physical description of the woman.

One of the Officers recognized the woman as Caryn Ann House (05/25/77) and began searching the area for her.  House was found behind the Enterprise Rental Car Agency at 823 N. Water Street.  The Officer observed House attempt to hide a pouch containing several syringes containing Heroin and Heroin residue.  House was also found to be have in her possession the set of keys to the stolen Pontiac.

House was arrested and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle.  The vehicle was impounded and will be returned to the owner.  Officers were unable to locate the stolen weapon. (1210160076 and 1210150027)

Patrol Division

Auto Burglary Victim’s Property Recovered, Man Arrested

Juan Jimenez

Occurred on 10/16/12, 1:37pm   Burglary of a Vehicle   3033 S. Port Avenue     1210160059

Police were called to the H.E.B. at 3033 S. Port Avenue for an auto burglary in progress.   Two men were seen burglarizing a vehicle in the parking lot.  The suspects were last seen traveling southbound on Port Avenue in beige SUV.

Officer M. Dominguez observed a man standing by a parked tan Ford Explorer in the 3700 block of Blanco Court and stopped to talk to him.  Both the man and the vehicle matched the description provided by a witness in the earlier auto burglary.

The man lied to Officers about his identity and was arrested.  Juan Jimenez (02/017/78) was found to be wanted.  Jimenez was charged with an outstanding Nueces County warrant for Burglary of a Vehicle and Failure to Identify as a Fugitive from Justice.

Officers were able to find the owner of the burglarized vehicle and reported  a car stereo and cd were stolen.  The victim’s stolen car stereo and cd were found in the Explorer and recovered.  The investigation into the auto burglary is ongoing and being conducted by the Criminal Investigation Division.

Charlie District, Community Outreach

Swarming Bees Attack Construction Workers

Occurred on 10/16/12, 3:18 p.m.  Bee Attack   4818 Arlene  1210160092

Officers were called to the Arlene Drive residence for a swarm of bees which attacked several individuals remodeling the home.  Upon their arrival, Officers were told the homeowner and two other males were stung multiple times when they disturbed a nest of bees inside an electrical box.  Each man had ten to fifteen bee stings and sought medical treatment prior to calling police.

Vector Control was called to assist and exterminate the swarm of bees.  They will return to the residence with AEP to clear the honey comb out.

City of Corpus Christi Vector Control recommends that you immediately seek shelter in a bee attack.  Cover your face and body when running away from the bees and seek emergency medical attention, if you experience any reactions such as dizziness, hives, or nausea.

To prevent a bee problem, Vector Control asks that you inspect your property before doing any type of work.  If a colony of bees is found, stay away from them and contact Vector Control at 361-826-4622 for assistance.

Charlie District

Man Charged with 3rd D.W.I.

Pedro Molina Figirova

Occurred on 10/13/12, 10:30 am Driving While Intoxicated 4900 Ayers Street 1210130146 

Officer P. Janko was traveling northbound in the 4900 block of Ayers when he was almost hit by a brown Buick when it swerved over into his lane of traffic.  The Officer attempted to pull over the vehicle, but the driver failed to stop and continued driving several hundred feet.

The driver Pedro Figirova (04/14/49) was contacted and appeared to be intoxicated.  Further investigation revealed Firgirova was drinking at a local bar and unaware he almost hit a police car.  He was administered Standard Field Sobriety Tests and a Breath Test.

Figirova was arrested and booked at the City Detention Center.  He was charged Driving While Intoxicated 3rd or More which is a 3rd Degree Felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison and $10,000 fine.

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