Corpus Christi Man Given 15-Year Sentence in Drive By


Antonio Maldonado

Antonio Maldonado (07/12/84)28 of Corpus Christi has been handed a 15-year sentence for his conviction of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.

On September 25, 2012, a U.S. District Judge sentenced Maldonado to a total of 180 months in federal prison to be followed by a five-year-term of supervised release.

The sentencing stemmed from a drive by shooting on November 29, 2011 in which Police were called to the 4600 block of Lansdown for several gunshots.  When they arrived they contacted a witness who gave officers a description of both the vehicle and the driver of the vehicle.  The  witness also informed Officers the shooter was wearing surgical gloves.

Patrol Officers located the Silver Chevy Impala that was driven by Maldonado in the 4700 block of Holmes. Inside the Impala they located several spent shell casings, surgical gloves and along with a .40 caliber pistol.  He was also found to have several pills in his possession.  (1111290019)

The Police Department’s Gang Unit Drive By Response Team was called to assist and Maldonado was arrested for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon and Possession of Dangerous Drugs.  Further investigation revealed Maldonado was involved in an earlier drive by.  (1111290017)

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives worked in conjunction with the Police Department and filed federal charges on Maldonado.

Man Attacked with Bat During an Argument with Two Women

Occurred on 9/25/12,  9:58 am  Aggravated Assault    10934 Gates   1209250163

Officers contacted a 21-year-old man who told them he was in his front yard when he became involved in an argument with two women.  During the argument, an unidentified man “jumped out of nowhere” and began hitting him with a bat.

The victim’s mother told Officers the two men continued fighting with one another as they made their through the front door into the kitchen. The victim told Officers he grabbed a kitchen knife and the man ran out of the residence.

Officers talked to the two women and both confirmed they argued with the victim, but denied an assault occurred.  Neither the victim, nor his mother were able to provide a description of the suspect.  The victim sustained a few scratches to the face, but refused medical treatment.

Anyone with any information on this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com.   Tipsters will earn a cash reward if the suspect is arrested.

DWI Driver Runs Into Gate

Daniel Rivers

Occurred on 9/26/12, 11:36 pm Driving While Intoxicated   6500 Player  1209260004

Police were called to the Camden Breakers Apartment for a possible drunk driver who struck the complex’s entry gate. Witnesses advised Daniel Rivers (04/05/79) drove his black Suzuki into the gate, knocking it off the track.

Officers pulled over the Suzuki when it returned to the complex.  Officers found an open cold beer in the center console and Rivers appeared intoxicated.  He was administered Standard Field Sobriety Tests and a Blood Draw taken.  Rivers was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated with an Open Alcohol Container.

Neighbor Holds Dog for Ransom

Occurred on 9/25/12, 8:41 p.m.  Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon 3523 Colonial 1209250065/1209250157

On Tuesday morning, Officers contacted the victim who reported her two-year-old Rottweiler named “Capone” was stolen from her backyard.  The victim told Officers she kept a lock on the gate, but the padlock was cut and her dog stolen.

The victim’s sister had seen the dog at 3523 Colonial Court, but was unaware the dog had been stolen.  The sisters’ told Officers a man named “Craig” demanded she pay him $150 for the dog’s return.  The man also threatened to take the dog out of the county, if she refused to pay him.  The Officers checked the Colonial Court address, but “Craig” was no longer at the residence.

Later that evening, Police were again called to 3523 Colonial Court after Capone’s owner met with “Craig” at his residence.  The meeting did not go as planned and “Craig” continued to demand $150 for Capone’s return.  A friend who accompanied Capone’s owner became involved in an argument with “Craig” which escalated into a brief vehicle chase which ended when the victim’s friend struck the the suspect’s vehicle.  The victim claimed “Craig” had reversed and struck her truck.  A male passenger exited the vehicle and threw a brick at “Craig’s” truck shattering the rear window.  “Craig” grabbed a bat and smashed the victim’s truck window.

Officers reported all parties had different versions of the events which occurred and no one was arrested.  Capone was not at the residence and the investigation will continue into his “dognapping” and last night’s assault.

Restaurant Burglar Identified

Patrick John Kimmelman

Reported on 9/23/12 7:55 am Burglary of a Building     5423 Leopard       1209230043

Officers contacted the owner of the Hermanos Solis Restaurant who reported the business was burglarized overnight.  Once inside, the suspect forced his way into the office and disconnected the wires from what he thought was the video system.  The suspect pulled the wrong wires and the burglary was caught on video surveillance.  An older male could be seen on video taking the money from the register and the jukebox.

Property Crimes Detective G. Shipley obtained a copy of the video and distributed still images to all officers.  Senior Officer M. Thebeau sought out the burglar and located Patrick John Kimmelman (05/04/54) who was still wearing the same shorts and sandals.  Kimmelman agreed to speak to Detectives at the Police Department.  After meeting with Detective Shipley, Kimmelman was arrested and charged with Burglary of a Business.

Homeless Man Arrested for Abusing 911

Terry Lee Schumaker


Occurred on 9/24/12, 6:53 pm  False Report  2701 S. Port     1209240142

Police and Fire personnel were dispatched to the convenience store at 2701 S. Port for a 911 call in which the victim claimed to have suffered a broken arm during an assault.  Upon their arrival, Officers were familiar with the “victim” Terry Lee Schumaker (04/17/60) and his claims of assault as he had been calling 911 and reporting the same crime since February of 2012.

Once CCPD and CCFD arrive Schumaker declines both medical and police assistance. Officers discovered Schumaker had reported the assault four times within the past week.

Schumaker was arrested and charged with False Report to a Police Officer/Law Enforcement Employee.

“What’s In Your Pocket?” I Don’t Know….

Roberto Carlos Cuellar

Occurred on 9/24/12,  3:13 pm  Possession of Marijuana    600 S. Alameda   1209240078

Officer S. Baldwin and Senior Officer T. Paddock pulled over a pick-up truck driven by Roberto Carlos Cuellar (09/28/87) for not having a front license plate.  During the traffic stop, the Officers could smell the odor of burnt Marijuana coming from the car’s ashtray.

During their investigation, Officers could see a bulge in Cuellar’s pocket.  When Officers asked what it was,  Cuellar denied knowing what was in his pocket and allowed Officers to remove it.  The  bulge was a baggie of  Marijuana  which landed Cuellar in jail.  He was booked at the City Detention Center and charged with Possession of Marijuana, a Class “B” Misdemeanor punishable by up to 180 days in jail and a $2,000 fine.

Man Jailed After Gun Found in Car

Steven Douglas Schad
aka Richard Schad

Occurred on 9/25/12, 3:35 a.m.  Felon in Possession of Firearm  5600 Leopard Street  1209250018               

Officers pulled over a vehicle in the 5600 block of Leopard for a traffic violation.  Further investigation revealed a firearm underneath the passenger seat.  The passenger Steven Douglas Schad (09/18/88) was arrested and booked at the City Detention Center.  He was charged with Unlawful Possession of Firearm by a Felon when he was found to have a felony conviction.

Bandana Masked Bandit Robs Local Subway

Occurred on 9/24/12, 8:49 pm  Aggravated Robbery  2621 S. Port Avenue    1209240158

Officers contacted Subway employees who reported they were robbed by a man wearing a black shirt and black pants.  Both employees appeared “shaken up” but uninjured.  They told Officers the man entered the fast food restaurant and ran behind the counter.  The man grabbed one of the employees and held her at knife point.  He demanded and was given the money from the register, fleeing with an undetermined amount of money.

The suspect is described as a Black male, 25 to 33 years of age, 5’10” to 6′ feet tall, and weighing 165 to 185 lbs.  He was last seen wearing a black shirt and blue jeans.

Anyone with information on this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com.  Tipsters will earn a cash reward if the suspect is arrested.

Police Search for Wanted Man

Marcus Cagle

Occurred on 9/24/12, 8:04 p.m.  Evading Arrest    711 Collins    1209240159 

Police were called to 711 Collins for a suspicious man behind the resident’s apartment.  Upon the Officer’s arrival, he found a man who was cooling down after an argument with his girlfriend.  The man identified himself as Marcus Cagle and the Officer asked him to wait in police car as he conducted his investigation.

The man resisted refusing to place his feet in the police car.  He grabbed the Officer in a bear hug and the two men fell to ground.  A struggle ensued and the man was able to escape the Officer’s hold and took off running.  The Officer deployed his Taser striking him on leg, but the suspect removed one of the darts and a foot pursuit ensued.  The man was able to jump a fence and flee into the Buccaneer Apartments.

Officers searched for the man, but were unsuccessful in locating him.  Marcus Cagle (03/28/89) was found to be wanted for Probation Violation for Fraud-Illegal Use of Credit Cards and Motion to Revoke Probation for Possession of Marijuana. Both warrants had “No Bond” set.

The backpack contained the man’s identification along with several Hydrocodone pills. Cagle also faces charges of  Possession of Dangerous Drugs, Evading Arrest, and  Failure to Identify as a Fugitive from Justice.  Cagle had originally  misidentified himself to the Officer.

If  you know Cagle’s whereabouts, please contact Crime Stoppers at 888TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com.  Tipsters will earn a cash reward if Cagle is arrested.

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