Bravo District

Two Arrested in “Auto Burglary Rampage”

Jerry Contreras
David Lee Rangel

Occurred on 7/19/12, 3:07am  Burglary of a Motor Vehicle  5702 Tangle Wood   12-07190033, 12-07190034, 12-007190035, 12-07190036  

Two men were arrested for multiple counts of auto burglary after Officers responded to 5702 Tanglewood for a disturbance.  Upon their arrival Officers were told Jerry Contreras (10/16/84) had taken the victim’s vehicle without her permission. An argument ensued when he returned the car accompanied by David Rangel (03/10/88) and police were called. Both the men were supposed to have stayed home and watch the kids while she along with Rangel’s girlfriend went out.

The owner of the silver Charger told Police her car was loaded with property which she removed and placed against the house.  Both the men walked away from the complainant’s home and Officers began searching for them in the neighborhood. 

Further investigation revealed the men had been involved in several auto burglaries in the Alvin, Brett, and Crest Valley area.  Officers returned to the home and found the two men hiding in the backyard’s high grass.   

Both men were arrested and booked at the City Detention Center.  Contreras was charged with five counts of Burglary of a Vehicle, while Rangel was charged with four counts of Burglary of a Vehicle.  The crime is a Class “A” Misdemeanor and is punishable by up to a year in jail and a $4,000 fine. 

The stolen property consisted of a backpack, softball glove, anatomy text books, cell phone, purses, radar detectors, and a keyboard.  Officers recovered the stolen property and returned it to the victims.  There were several items Officers believe belong to other victims in targeted area.  If your vehicle was burglarized in this area last night, please call the Criminal Investigation Division. at 3661-886-2841.

 

Adam District, Patrol Division

Computer Equipment Stolen Overnight From Business

Occurred Wednesday, July 18, 2012, 9:30am, Burglary of a Building, 3715 Leopard St. 1207180043

Corpus Christi police are investigating a burglary in which computer equipment was taken from a business.

Police investigators believe a person moved tires to the side of the building to climb and gain access the roof of the business. The person then removed sections of the roof to access the interior of the building.

Employees told police the interior of the business was ransacked and computer equipment valued at $650 was taken.

Police Forensics Lab Technicians gathered evidence at the scene. Anyone with additional information about this crime should call Crimes Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit an online tip at www.888TIPS.com. If the information leads to an arrest, it could earn the caller a cash reward.

Adam District, Community Outreach

Join Us for “Operation Safe Return”

The Corpus Christi Police Department and Parks and Recreation Department would like the parents and children in the areas of West Oso, Tuloso-Midway, and Calallen School Districts to join us in the 1st Annual “Operation Safe Return.”  This event will provide safety information, health information, and various services free of charge.  Commander A. Frese has announced a second “Operation Safe Return” will be scheduled in August 2012 for Corpus Christi Independent School Department and Flour Bluff schools.

Visit with our SWAT Team, Gang Unit, Crime Stoppers, Crime Prevention Advisor, and Crime Victim’s Advocates for safety information on Anti Bullying and Gang Information Prevention.  We will also be offering “Prints for Life.”

The Nueces County Health Department will provide immunizations for a $10 fee.  Dr. Daniel Roberts, the Police Department’s SWAT Team Medic will be offering free Back to School physicals.  Wal-Mart Optometrist Dr. Casey Ryan will be offering coupons for eye exams.

Mike Shaw Toyota has donated free school supplies which will be handed to participants while they last.  The Corpus Christi Police Athletic League has also donated 5 bicycles which will be given away during the event. 

Children must be accompanied by an adult and once participants have visited designated information booths they will be allowed free admittance to West Guth Park pool.  Please see the flyer for additional information.

Bravo District

One Arrested After Night Out with the Guys

Andres Campos

Occurred on 7/18/12, 1:19 am  Disorderly Conduct   6425 SPID   1207180008 

An Officer traveling East on SH 358 observed a fight in the parking lot of Club Cheetah.  The Officer turned around and upon his arrival he found one man being held down by a heavyset man. 

Further investigation revealed the man being held down, Andres Campos (06/27/85) was intoxicated and in the mood to fight everyone inside the bar.  Campos began a fight with his friend causing the bouncer and security guard to become involved. 

Campos sustained minor injuries during the scuffle and was treated by CCFD Emergency Personnel.  He was arrested and taken to the City Detention Center.  Campos continued to be combative attempting to punch the arresting officer while he was being booked. 

Campos was charged with Public Intoxication and Disorderly Conduct.

Adam District, Criminal Investigations Division

Woman Embezzles Money from 70-Year-Old Employer

Occurred on 7/17/12, 6:35 pm  Wanted Subject     11905 Black Peak Dr.  1207170133 

Officer E. Najar was looking for wanted subject Perla Ibarra aka Perla Cavazos(09/14/78) when he found her in her front yard.  A warrant was issued for Ibarra after she was accused of embezzling in excess of $84,000 from a previous employer. 

Financial Crimes Detective L. Mathews obtained a warrant on for Ibarra on July 16, 2012.  Ibarra was arrested and charged with the outstanding warrant for Theft by Embezzlement~Enhanced Elderly Victim.  Her bond was set at 20,000.

Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division

Shoplifter Sought By Police

      

Occurred Tuesday, July 10, 2012, 20:45, 5488 S. Padre Island Drive, Theft 1207115001

Corpus Christi Police Property Crimes Investigators want help from the public to identify and locate a shoplifter.

Corpus Christi Police are investigating several thefts from department stores in which the same man has been responsible to take several hundred dollars worth of clothes without paying for the merchandise.

The man sought by police went to the Macy’s on July 10 and grabbed 8 pairs of Miss Me Pants valued at $800 and ran out of the store without paying for the pants. Macy’s employees provided video images to police to aid the investigation.

The man is described as a Hispanic male, about 6 feet tall that wore a powder blue baseball cap, a blue and white striped long sleeve shirt, white basketball shorts and white basketball shoes.

Anyone with information about this crime should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit an online tip at www.888TIPS.com. If the information leads to an arrest, it could earn the caller a cash reward.

Criminal Investigations Division

Missing Disabled Woman Returns Home

Occurred on 7/17/12, 7:27 am  Returned Missing Person   1502 Morgan Street   1207140064

Corpus Christi Police search for a missing 23-year-old disabled woman, Brittany Gonzales has ended.  Gonzales who was reported missing on 7/15/12 returned voluntarily.  We would like to thank the community and the media outlets in our area for their assistance in trying to locate Gonzales.

Further investigation revealed Gonzales left of her own free will and also returned voluntarily.  Gonzales who was uninjured was taken to Doctor’s Regional Hospital by CCFD Emergency Personnel for medical evaluation.

Detective R.L. Garcia will continue with his investigation, but no criminal charges are expected to be filed in the case.

Delta District, Patrol Division

Intoxicated Woman Arrested While Her 2 Month Old Alone At Home

Occurred Monday, July 16, 2012, 23:51 Child Abandonment, Public Intoxication, 2400 Kingsolving Court Resist Arrest 1207170001

A 21-year-old woman was arrested for public intoxication while her 2 month old child was unattended in a nearby apartment.

Corpus Christi Police responded to a disturbance call in which a woman stood in the intersection of 22nd Street and Ruth Street, held a beer and yelled a person. The woman, 21-year-old Sophia Pichardo (12/20/1990), told police she lived on a county road and did not provide an actual address for her place of residence.

Pichardo displayed indications that she was strongly intoxicated and was a danger to herself or others if she were left alone. Pichardo was arrested for public intoxication.

Pichardo was placed in the back seat of the patrol car and Pichardo then told police officers her 2 moth old child was alone in an apartment at the 2400 block of Kingsolving Court. Police Patrol Officers investigated the apartment and discovered an unattended 2 month old child.

Child Protective Services was called to the scene to investigate and provide safe placement of the child.

Pichardo was arrested for public intoxication, a Class C misdemeanor punishable by up to a $500 fine. Pichardo was additionally charged with Abandoning a Child, a 2nd degree felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.

Community Outreach, Criminal Intelligence Unit, Delta District

“Delete that Text?” You Didn’t Win a Target Gift Card Scam Alert

The Corpus Christi Financial Crimes Unit and the Better Business Bureau would like to alert the community about a new scam in which mobile phone users are  receiving suspicious messages.  The text messages are purported to be from Target and announce you as a winner of a free gift card.  The drawing is a scam and your information is obtained by the scammers. 

Do not reply or visit the website, just simply delete the text.  For more information, please visit http://www.bbb.org/blog/top-scams-of-2011.html for the Top Scams of 2011.

Remember, if it’s too good to be true, it’s not true.  If you believe you are a victim of a scam, please call the police at 886-COPS.  If you would like a presentation on Identity Theft or Senior Safety please call Crime Victim Advisor Brenda Moreno at 361-886-2765.

Charlie District, Delta District

Man Run Over Trying to Break Up Fight

Occurred on 7/17/12, 02:25 am  Aggravated Assault     4201 McArdle     1207170022

Officers responded to Molly’s Irish Pub for a hit and run accident involving a pedestrian.  The 34-year-old man told Police, he was trying to break up a fight between two groups of sisters who had been asked to leave the pub. The women began yelling and screaming at one another as one group of sisters drove off.  A fight ensued between the occupants of the car and the other group of sisters still in the parking lot.  

When the victim tried to break up the fight, the driver reversed her vehicle and ran over his foot and ankle.  The driver also hit a parked Chevrolet Avalanche pick-up truck as they fled in a black Nissan passenger car.  The suspect vehicle returned, but fled yet again.  The owner of the Avalanche followed the suspects and obtained a license plate number.  The victim was taken to Spohn Memorial.

Officers talked to the two other women assaulted and one of them told Police she was knocked to the ground by the vehicle.  This victim complained of pain to her ankle and left knee, but refused to be taken to Spohn Memorial by CCFD Emergency Personnel to the hospital, seeking her own transportation.  The other female did not have any visible injuries.

The suspects were known to the women and their information provided to Officers.  Both women, 29 and 36 years of age appear to have an Alice, TX address.  The investigation will continue and the women are facing Aggravated Assault, two counts of Assaults, and Reckless Damage or Destruction charges.

 

Corpus Christi Police Daily Blotter