Bravo District, Patrol Division

Flour Bluff Wakes To Graffiti, 1 Apprehended

Occurred Thursday, June 07, 2012, 1:47am, 700 St. Peter Street, Graffiti 1206070014, 1206070035

Corpus Christi police apprehended a 14-year-old boy at 1:45 in the morning at the 700 block of St. Peter for graffiti.

Corpus Christi Police Officer Chris Alejandro patrolled the area around Waldron Park in response to increased activity of graffiti. Officer Alejandro observed a 14-year-old boy out after curfew and saw fresh paint on a nearby stucco wall. Officer Alejandro discovered evidence that the 14-year-old boy was responsible for the graffiti, so the boy was taken into custody and delivered to the Nueces County Juvenile Detention Center.

Patrol Officers discovered 14 other locations in the general area where the 14-year-old was apprehended that were damaged by graffiti. Police have information that there are two other juveniles that may be responsible for the graffiti. Corpus Christi Police Graffiti Detectives continue to investigate these crimes.

Anyone with additional information about these crimes should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or log on to www.888TIPS.com.

The city of Corpus Christi has a curfew that prohibits those 16 years of age and younger from appearing in a public place without the supervision of the parents from 11:00pm until 6:00am for the safety of the children.

Bravo District, Patrol Division

Three Caught Surfing With Stolen Boards And Suits

Occurred Tuesday, June 5, 2012, 8:30am, 15900 Cruiser Burglary of a habitation 1206050045

Two 16-year-old boys and an 18-year-old man were taken into police custody charged with burglary of a habitation after they were found surfing with stolen property.

A 63-year-old man found his two surf boards, two wet suits, and other items taken from his garage used by three boys on the beach near Beach Marker 212 at 8:30 Tuesday morning. The 63-year-old man told police his garage door was left open overnight and over $1,500 of surfing gear was taken without permission.

The 63-year-old man went to the beach and found his property used by strangers and then police were called. The property was returned to the owner and the two 16-year-old boys were taken to the juvenile detention center. 18-year-old Jeremy Rodriguez (12/15/1993) was arrested and taken to the city detention center. Burglary of a Habitation is a 2nd degree felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.

Police encourage prevention to reduce the risk of theft. Police suggest closing garage doors when not in use. Police also suggest to mark property with an owner applied number and record serial numbers of property in order to accurately and clearly make claim to any property that is taken without permission. Call police immediately to report a suspicious person. Resources and additional information are available at the city website http://www.cctexas.com/?fuseaction=main.view&page=2116.

Bravo District

Rifle Bearing Suspect Arrested

Occurred on 6/7/12,  5:00 am   Aggravated Assault  14305 S. Padre Island  1206070031

Officers were called out to Farah’s Bar for a disturbance and contacted bar employees in the parking lot.  One of the females was very distraught and appeared to have been assaulted.  Bar employees told Officers the suspect had assaulted his girlfriend, punching her in the face and pushing her to the ground.  The suspect then assaulted another employee who intervened.  A bar employee contacted the owner who returned to the bar to check on the victims’ welfare only to become a victim himself.  The suspect armed with a rifle threatened to kill the bar owner.  As the Officer was talking to the group he observed a male armed with a rifle approximately 30 to 40 feet away walking into the bar. 

Officers apprehended John Alvarez (1105/83) after he walked out the back door of bar and attempted to escape via the Anchor Resort next door.  Unbeknownst to Alvarez, Officers were waiting for him.  Alvarez was arrested and the rifle was recovered.  He was charged with Aggravated Assault, Assault, and Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon on a Licensed Premise.   Alvarez was also found to have an outstanding warrant. 

 

Bravo District, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Police Search For Woman Wanted For Fraud

Corpus Christi Police would like help from the public to locate 34-year-old Kimberly Longbine (7/5/1977). Longbine is wanted for Fraud- illegal use of credit cards. Lonbine’s last known address was in Corpus Christi and Longbine was last known to be in the Corpus Christi area on May 29.

 

Longabine is a white female that stands 5ft. 9 in., weighs 140 pounds, has blonde hair and green eyes and has a scar on her abdomen. Anyone that has any information to locate Longbine should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or log on to www.888TIPS.com. If the information leads to Longbine’s arrest it could earn the caller a cash reward.

Criminal Investigations Division

Help Needed in Locating Elderly Man

Reported on 6/6/12, 2:15 pm  Welfare Concern  1206060077

Corpus Christi Homicide/Robbery Detectives are asking the public’s assistance in locating a missing elderly suffering from a medical condition.  Claude Wayne Hallmark, 61, was reported missing by his daughter who told Detectives she talks to her father on a daily basis.  The calls abruptly stopped on May 31, 2012 and she has not heard from him since. 

Mr. Hallmark drives a 1999 red Dodge Ram pick-up truck. The Police Department is asking the public’s assistance in helping locate Mr. Hallmark and ask that anyone with any information on his whereabouts to call Crimes Stoppers at 888-TIPS or log on to www.888TIPS.com.  Go mobile with us, visit our website and download your iPhone or Android app.

Delta District, Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division

Man Arrested For Striking 9 Year Old Boy With Vehicle Wednesday

Occurred Wednesday, June 6, 2012, 4:34pm 1300 Winnebago St. Accident Involving Injury 1206060105

A 24-year-old man was arrested Wednesday for striking a 9-year-old boy with a vehicle and then leaving the scene of the crash without providing information or aid to the injured boy.

Corpus Christi police investigated a vehicle crash on the 1300 block of Winnebago near Alameda in which a 9-year-old boy was struck by a vehicle. The boy was found in the road injured and police were provided a description of a Black sport utility vehicle driven by a black male that struck the boy and then left without providing aid or calling for help. The boy was taken to Driscoll Children’s Hospital with non-life threatening but substantial injuries.

Corpus Christi Police Crash Investigators discovered evidence and information from witnesses that led to the arrest of 24-year-old Delvin Lemons (12/15/1987) at Lemons residence on the 1500 block of Winnebago.

Lemons intentionally provided false information to investigating officers about a vehicle and suspect as if Lemons was a witness. Evidence and other witnesses revealed that Lemons was the driver of the vehicle that struck the boy. Lemons was charged with False Report to Police Officer, and Accident Involving Injury and delivered to the city detention center.

Adam District, Community Outreach, Delta District

Local Pharmacy Burglarized

Occurred on  6/7/12, 01:27 am  Burglary of a Business 11133 Leopard   1206070013 

Officers responded to the Walgreens in Annaville for an alarm call which advised Officers there were two suspects involved, one suspect in the store and a lookout standing outside the pharmacy.   Officers rushed to the Walgreens, arriving within minutes, but the suspects were already gone.  The suspects shattered the drive-thru window with an ax and gained entry into the pharmacy area of the store. Video surveillance shows two suspects with dark clothing being choosy in the pills taken.  It is believed over 1,700 pills of Hydrocodone was taken in the burglary.

During a recent Corpus Christi Against Loss meeting, loss prevention officers and local business owners were informed of the Walgreens pharmaceutical burglaries throughout the state.   Officers had also received an alert of the pharmacy burglaries and were being watchful of local pharmaceutical businesses on their beats.  It is unknown at this time if there is any connection to the other Walgreens burglaries.

Corpus Christi Against Loss was formed to discuss and  disseminate trends amongst thieves and burglars targeting their businesses in an effort to reduce or prevent the amount of losses due to credit fraud, employee theft, embezzlement, burglary, and shoplifting.   If you are a local loss prevention officer or own your business and would like to become a member of Corpus Christi Against Loss please contact Crime Prevention Advisor Brenda Moreno at 361-886-2568.

Anyone with any information on this crime is encouraged to call Crimes Stoppers at 888-TIPS or log on to www.888TIPS.com.  Tips that lead to the arrest of suspects, as well as the recovery of stolen property and drugs, are eligible for cash rewards up to $1,000.  Go mobile with us, visit our website and download your iPhone or Android app.

 

 

Delta District, Traffic Safety Division

9 Year Old Injured In Hit And Run

Occurred Wednesday, June 06, 2012, 4:34pm, Winnebago St./ N. Alameda St. Hit & Run C1204353

A vehicle fled after it struck a 9-year-old boy Wednesday afternoon at Winnebago near Alameda. The child suffered non-life threatening but substantial injuries and was transported to Driscoll Children’s Hospital.

A person saw the boy in the street and recognized the boy was obviously injured. The person stopped and called for help. The injuries were not consistent with simply falling off the bicycle.

Corpus Christi Police Crash Investigators started a search for a black male that drove a black sport utility vehicle with a broken head light that is believed to be involved in this crash.

Anyone with information about this crash should call Corpus Christi Police Hit and Run Investigators at 886-2600. Anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or via the website www.888TIPS.com.

Delta District, Narcotics/Vice Division

Three Arrested in Early Morning Raid

Occurred on 6/8/12, 6:30 am  Possession of a Controlled Substance 1016 S. Brownlee 

Early Wednesday morning, the residents at 1016 S. Brownlee received a wake-up call from the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Narcotics Vice Investigations Division who along with  the SWAT team and the Gang Unit served a search warrant at the residence.  Officers made a safe entry into the home and seized 1.5 pounds of Marijuana, 22.99 grams of Cocaine, and 8.39 grams of Methamphetamine.  Also seized was a 1995 Lincoln Town Car, a sawed off shotgun, a stolen assault weapon, and $2,346. in cash.

The following were arrested and face multiple charges:

  • Richard Nathan Trevino (08/05/89) was charged with Manufacture and Delivery of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana, and Felon in Possession of a Firearm
  • Dolores Trevino (03/22/72) was charged with Manufacture and Delivery of a Controlled Substance
  • Esnea Ortiz (09/08/91) was charged with Manufacture and Delivery of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Marijuana

The Narcotics Vice Investigations Division will continue their investigation and will pursue charges on the weapons violations.  If you would like to report a drug dealer in your area please contact Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com.  You can remain anonymous and your tip will be taken in the strictest confidence.  It could earn you up to a $1,000 cash reward if the suspects are arrested or stolen property or drugs are recovered.  Go mobile, visit our website and download your iPhone or Android App!

Criminal Investigations Division

Crime Stoppers Tip Helps Identify Wal-Mart Robber

Corpus Christi Police Department Homicide/Robbery Detectives following up on Crime Stoppers tips have positively identified the a 20-year-old Corpus Christi woman responsible for an aggravated robbery at the Wal-Mart located at 1821 S. Padre Island Drive. Detective L. Garza obtained a warrant for Miranda Nicole Cisneros (06/13/91) who was charged with three counts of Aggravated Robbery, one count of Child Endangerment, and one felony count of Criminal Mischief.  Her bond was set at $450,000.

On Saturday afternoon, Cisneros was apprehended by Wal-Mart’s store loss prevention officers as she shoplifted baby clothes and other household items.  A pregnant Cisneros seen carrying her young daughter escaped their custody.  She was able to enter her vehicle and attempted to drive away, but store employees caught up to her.  As Wal-Mart loss prevention officers tried to persuade her to return to the store, she reversed out of her parking spot, knocking down and dragging several employees.  Cisneros’ escape was unintentionally blocked by another car traveling in the opposite direction, but she managed to wedge her vehicle between it and a parked vehicle making good her escape.

A total of 6 people were injured with two of them being taken by ambulance to Spohn Memorial.  The most serious injury was a fractured pelvis.  Homicide/Robbery Detective L. Garza praises the help of the public, which came in the form of  tips called in to Crime Stoppers. The Police Department is asking the public’s assistance in helping locate Cisneros and ask that anyone with any information on her whereabouts to call Crimes Stoppers at 888-TIPS or log on to www.888TIPS.com.  Tips that lead to the arrest of suspects, as well as the recovery of stolen property and drugs, are eligible for cash rewards of up to $1,000.  Go mobile with us, visit our website and download your iPhone or Android app.

For additional information please see the original blotter post at http://wp.me/p1D8kP-1IT.

Corpus Christi Police Daily Blotter