Delta District

Fire-Proof Jackets Stolen in Uniform Store Burglary

Occurred on 6/21/12. 6:58 pm  Burglary of a Building  3950 Leopard Street    1206210126 

The owner of B & J’s Uniforms reported her business had been burglarized.  Further investigation revealed the locks had been cut to the doors where the stolen merchandise had been stored.   

Taken were 10 boxes filled with fire-proof jackets valued at $8,700.  Anyone with any information on this burglary 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, Patrol Division

Broken Tail Lights Alert Police To A Drunk Driver

Occurred Friday, June 22, 2012, 1:44am Kostoryz Road at Norton Street, Driving While Intoxicated 1206220016, 1206220017, 1206220018

An 18-year-old man was arrested for driving while intoxicated Friday morning after a Corpus Christi Police patrol officer noticed the vehicle had no operating tail lights.

A Corpus Christi Police Officer saw a green 2001 Mitsubishi Galant travel on Kostoryz at 1:44am without any working tail lights. The patrol officer got closer and saw the back seat passenger hold a beer can out of the window.

The driver, 18-year-old Michael Clark (7/5/1993), displayed indications that he was intoxicated. Clark was arrested for driving while intoxicated.

The back seat passenger, 18 year old Floyd Saldana (1/18/1994) was arrested for public intoxication.

Two 16-year-old juvenile girls in the car were issued citations for violation of the night-time curfew and taken to the Juvenile Assessment Center to wait to be collected by their parents.

The Corpus Christi Police have the Summer Crime Initiative in effect. The initiative has a component of juvenile issues which include a zero tolerance on curfew violations for childrens safety. State law prohibits any person under the age of 21 to consume alcoholic beverages and those under age 21 that operate a motor vehicle with any detectable amount of alcoholic beverage consumption are subject to penalty.

Bravo District, Delta District

Sleeping Homeless Man Dies After Being Run Over

Occurred on 6/22/12, 8:21 am  Major Accident  6130 S. Padre Island Drive  C1204773

A homeless man sleeping in a vacant lot next to NAPA Auto Supply was run over by a JEDI Drilling truck.  The man sustained severe head trauma and died at the accident scene.  Tthe accident investigation has been turned over to the Traffic Division.

The Public Information Office will update this post when additional information becomes available.

 

 

 

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.

  

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