Bravo District

Local Fishermen Robbed at Gunoint

Occurred on 6/21/12, 12:16 am  Aggravated Robbery  13501 SPID  1206210008

Three fishermen reported to Police they were robbed by an armed gunman as they fished near the JFK Causeway.  The victims told Officers they were approached by male asking for gas money.  The man was told they didn’t have any money and he walked back to his truck, but returned and was now armed with a gun.  One of the fisherman handed the robber his fishing rod when he threatened to shoot them.

The suspect fled westbound towards Flour Bluff. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 23 to 27 years of age, and 5’10 to 6’ feet tall.  Anyone with information on this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or login online at www.888TIPS.com .  Tips will be taken in the strictest confidence and tips that lead to the arrest of suspects, as well as the recovery of stolen property are eligible for cash rewards of up to $1,000.

Charlie District

Gathering Interrupted by Home Invasion

Occurred on  6/21/12, 09:15 p.m.  Aggravated Assault  4601 Abner   1206210145 

Police contacted several victims at 4601 Abner who reported two men armed with handguns forced their way into residence.  The victims were forced to empty their pockets and turn over their phone and money before being locked in the bathroom.  The victims told Officers the males kept threatening to shoot them.  A victim who attempted to escape was dragged into the bathroom by one of the suspects.  Another victim was pistol whipped by the suspects, but left prior to the Officers arrival.  The males burglarized the home taking a couple of television sets, a laptop computer, a keyboard, and several baseball caps. 

The first suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 20 to 30 years of age, 6’ to 6’1” feet tall, and weighing 200 to 250 lbs.  He was last seen wearing glasses and a red shirt which was used to cover his face.  The second suspect was also a Hispanic male, 5’8” to 5’10” feet tall, and weighing 170 to 180 lbs.  He was wearing a black ski mask.   The suspects loaded up the stolen items and fled in a maroon Ford Expedition.

Anyone with information on this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or login online at www.888TIPS.com .  Tips will be taken in the strictest confidence and tips that lead to the arrest of suspects, as well as the recovery of stolen property are eligible for cash rewards of up to $1,000.

Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Nowhere to Run, Nowhere to Hide

Melissa Marie Garza
MarcusBrailey
Guadalupe Cruz

There was nowhere to hide, yesterday afternoon as police officers scoured the streets looking for three wanted subjects.  At 4:15 pm, Officers J. Vela and J. Cantu found Melissa Garza (11/14/82) at Paradise Bay Apartments and arrested her on a Felony Theft Warrant obtained by Property Crimes Detective J. Little.  Garza was originally cited for shoplifting $48 worth of store merchandise at H.E.B. Plus on Saratoga.  Due to her prior theft convictions, the Class “C” Misdemeanor was upgraded to a Felony.  She was arrested and booked on the outstanding warrant. #1204150083 

Twenty minutes later, at 4:35 pm, Senior Officer H. Corona checked on wanted suspect Marcus Andrew Brailey and found him at his girlfriend’s. Brailey who was wanted on an Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle warrant obtained by Homicide Detective R. Torres was arrested and booked at the City Detention Center.  Brailey’s bond was set $25,000.  Brailey is accused of U.U.M.V. stemming from a vehicle taken in a robbery on April 23, 2012. #1204230028 

Officer J. Vela booked Garza and went searching for Guadalupe Cruz 910/15/82) and found him at Paradise Bay Apartments. Cruz was arrested and charged with a fresh off the press warrant for Felony Theft obtained by Property Crimes Detective D. Rjasko.  Cruz’ bond was also set at $25,000.  Cruz is accused of stealing the victim’s jewelry when she provided him with a glass of water.  Cruz was part of a flooring crew working inside the victim’s home. #1206090101

Anyone with any information on wanted individuals is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or login online at www.888TIPS.com.  Tips are taken in the strictest confidence and callers can earn a cash reward up to $1,000.

Bravo District, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Church Burglar Leaves Apology Note

Occurred Thursday, June 21, 2012, 21:00- 6:00 am, 4710 S. Alameda St. Burglary 1206210032

                A burglar broke into the South Shore Christian Church and left behind a note of apology.

Corpus Christi Police were called to investigate a burglary of a building by the church maintenance worker after broken glass was discovered at the pastor’s office door. The office was in disorder and coins were found on the floor of the office. The staff found a note that read, “Forgive me. I need the money.”

Staff allowed police investigators collect evidence and process the scene. The staff told police investigators a list of missing property would be submitted at a later time once an inventory was complete.

Anyone interested to research reported crime in Corpus Christi should visit Crimereports.com for a host of information.

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

Bravo District, Patrol Division

Police Search For Stolen Truck Doors

Occurred Thursday, June 21, 2012 3:15am, 7209 Sparkle Sea Drive, Theft 1206210022

Two vehicle doors were stolen from a truck while it was parked overnight at the 7200 block of Sparkle Sea as the owner slept inside the home.

A 28-year-old woman told Corpus Christi Police that she came home from work and discovered two doors missing from her husband’s black 2008 Ford F-150 pickup truck. The woman reported the hood of the truck was pried open and the battery cables were cut. The woman reported the two left side doors for the crew cab pickup were gone and she had no idea who might have taken the doors or caused the damage.

The Police officer noticed items of value in the interior of the truck which were not disturbed. The only missing property was the two left doors for the truck. The estimate of the total damage to the truck was reported as $2,500.

Anyone interested to research reported crime in Corpus Christi should visit Crimereports.com for a host of information.

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

Charlie District

Couple That Breaks the Law Together, Goes to Jail Together

Occurred on 6/21/12, 1:49 am Hindering Apprehension   5521 Kenith Circle  1206210016 

Police investigating a destruction call in the area were told the suspects were in a red truck at 5521 Kenith Circle.  Frank Rowland and his companion “Marie Delgado”  were sitting inside the truck when contacted. “Delgado” was escorted to her home at 5526 Kenith Circle, but was still unable to provide Officers with any identification.  Officers were able to check the registration on a vehicle parked at the residence which showed Sonya Cisneros to be the registered owner.  Cisneros was also found to be wanted.

Rowland wasn’t very confident when he told Officers “Marie’s” identity, but finally came clean and told them her real name. Rowland knew Sonya Marie Cisneros (11/05/77) was wanted and lied about her true identity.   Officers confirmed Sonya Marie Cisneros aka Marie Delgado was wanted. 

Frank F. Rowland (12/19/60) and Sonya Marie Cisneros (11/05/77) were both arrested and booked at the City Detention Center.  Rowland was charged with Hindering Apprehension, while Cisneros was charged with two outstanding Nueces County warrants for Larceny and Assault along with Failure to Identify as a Fugitive.

Charlie District, Gang Unit, Narcotics/Vice Division, Patrol Division

Over A Pound Of Marijuana Found on Traffic Stop

Occurred Wednesday, June 20, 2012, 18:45, 6600 S. Staples Street Possession of Marijuana 1206200129

A 32-year-old man was arrested Wednesday night after marijuana was found in his vehicle on a traffic stop.

Corpus Christi Police Officers stopped David Gonzalez (6/24/1979) in a 2005 Nissan Altima for a traffic violation at the 6600 block of Staples. Police officers smelled burned marijuana from inside the vehicle.

Corpus Christi Police conducted an investigation and discovered 1.24 pounds of marijuana in the vehicle. Gonzalez is a known game member and was arrested for possession of marijuana. The charge is a state jail felony punishable by up to 2 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.

  

Community Outreach, Delta District, Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division

Enhanced Parking Initative Begins

The Corpus Christi Police Department is announcing the beginning of the enhanced parking enforcement initiative.  The goal of the initiative is to address often overlooked “quality of life” issues such as public sidewalks being blocked by vehicles, and other parking violations throughout the city. The initial phase of the initiative will focus on public education about parking laws and the importance of ensuring that roadways and sidewalks are open and accessible to vehicles, pedestrians, and emergency equipment. Officers will immediately begin issuing warning cards to vehicles parked in an improper manner.

The next phase will begin August 1st and will focus on actual enforcement of existing parking laws and ordinances.  Police and Parking Control officers will be issuing citations to vehicles parked in a manner that is a violation or hazard.

Questions should be directed to Parking Control at 361-826-3003.

Bravo District, Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division

Man Drives Into House Then Arrested

Occurred Wednesday, June 20, 2012, 23:40, Possession of a controlled substance 1206210002, C1204721

A 31-year-old man was arrested for possession of a controlled substance Wednesday night after he crashed his maroon 2002 Honda Accord into a house at McArdle Street and Arnold Drive.

Corpus Christi Police investigated a vehicle crash after a Honda Accord travelled east on McArdle, unsuccessfully attempted to turn left on Arnold, crossed the westbound lanes of travel, and then struck a corner house. There was substantial damage to the house, but no person was injured.

The operator of the Honda, 31-year-old John Newman (4/5/1981) paced the scene as Police patrol officers arrived to investigate the crash. Newman received traffic citations for making an unsafe change from a direct course, having expired vehicle registration, and for not having vehicle insurance.

Police discovered illegal narcotics with Newman, so Newman was arrested for possession of a controlled substance from the penalty group 3. The charge is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year in jail and up to a $4,000 fine.

Charlie District, Community Outreach

What Are Brother’s For…..

Occurred on 6/20/12,  12:25 PM Fraud Use or Possession of Identifying Information   5488 S.Padre Island Drive       1206200070

Roland Ray Palomo (10/01/78) was detained by La Palmera Mall Security  after he tried to obtain credit at Kay’s Jewelers using his brother’s social security. A Kay’s Jeweler associate reported Palomo tried to buy a ring and applied for credit.  Shortly thereafter, their corporate office notified her, an identity theft alert had been placed on the social security number used.  The associate contacted the victim who verified  his brother was using his social security to obtain credit.

Palomo was arrested and charged with Fraudulent Use or Possession of Identifying Information, a State Jail Felony punishable up to two years in jail and up to a $10,000 fine.  If you suspect that your personal information has been hijacked or compromised to commit fraud or theft, take action immediately!  Keep a record of your conversations and correspondence.

First, contact the fraud departments of each of the three major credit bureaus and request a fraud alert be placed in your file.  Second, contact the creditors for any accounts that have been tampered with or opened fraudulently.  Third, file a report with the Corpus Christi Police Department.  For additional information on Identity Theft or Crime Prevention presentations, please visit our website at www.ccpolice.com and click on Citizen Programs & Presentations.

You can also contact Crime Prevention Advisor Brenda Moreno at 361-886-2568 to schedule a presentation for you or your organization.

 

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