Adam District

Motorcyclist Seriously Injured When Van Makes an Unsafe U-Turn

Occurred on 6:54 am  Major Accident   6237 Old Brownsville Road   C1203802

A 53-year-old motorcyclist collided with a blue Mercury Villager when the driver of the van made an unsafe u-turn.  Both drivers had been traveling eastbound on Old Brownsville Road, when the collision occurred.   The motorcyclist was transported to Spohn Memorial with serious injuries.

The 32-year-old driver of the Villager was cited for Failure to Yield the Right of Way; U-Turn.  He along with his three children, ages five, three, and one were uninjured in the accident.

 

Bravo District

Asleep at the Wheel Earns Drunk Man Trip to Jail

Occurred: 5/18/2102   02:20     10100 SPID     DWI                           1205180021

Two CCPD Officers patrolling the 10,100 block of SPID spotted a Toyota pickup stopped in the left lane of traffic, partially upon the grassy median.  When the officers stopped to investigate further, they observed Dustin Garcia (DOB: 5-12-1986) passed out behind the steering wheel, with the engine on, the car in drive, and his foot on the brake pedal.  When officers attempted to rouse Garcia,who exhibited several signs of intoxication, he merely pulled away and cursed at them.  Officers then forcibly removed Garcia from the vehicle, which began to roll forward before one of the Officers could jump into the driver seat and put the car in park.  Garcia continued to struggle and resist handcuffing and was, as a result, Tasered. Officers then handcuffed Garcia, who was charged with DWI and Resisting Arrest; Garcia was then booked at the City Detention Center.

Delta District

Wanted Suspect Bails from Moving Vehicle, Arrested After Short Foot Pursuit

Occurred: 5/18/2012   00:20      2100 Nodding Pines      Evading Arrest   1205180006                                                         

Two CCPD Officers patrolling the 6000 block of Holly Road observed a tan colored Infiniti in front of them commit several traffic violations before turning onto the 2100 block of Nodding Pines.  When officers attempted to stop the car, the driver continued on and turned into a small apartment complex, speeding up in the parking lot and striking a silver BMW.  The Infiniti continued to evade officers, speeding toward the rear of the complex, where the driver jumped from the vehicle while it was still in motion.  The car then crashed into the rear of a parked pickup truck, while the driver fled on foot.  Officers pursed the man, who jumped a fence and continued to run down the 6000 block of Wilderock and into a second housing complex.  Officers finally apprehended the man after he unsuccessfully attempted to force his way into one of the townhomes.  Thomas Stevenson (DOB: 7-11-1983) was arrested for Evading Arrest in a vehicle and on foot.  Officers later discovered that he had one outstanding warrant for criminal mischief from Nueces County, and two outstanding warrants from Travis County for possession and delivery of a controlled substance.  He was booked at the City Detention Center after being medically evaluated due to the traffic crash.

Charlie District

One Arrested for Buying Beer for Minors

Occurred on 5/18/12, 2:18 am  Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor  Auto Town and Burney  1205180022 

Officers patrolling their beat approached several individuals after hearing a loud disturbance coming from their vehicle.  Further investigation revealed Jordan Fuentes (01/15/91) purchased a six-pack of beer for several minors at a local convenience store.  

Four of the minors were cited and Fuentes was arrested.  He was charged with Purchasing or Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor, a Class “A” misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail and a $4,000 fine.

Charlie District, Patrol Division

Man Arrested For Stealing A Bench

Occurred Thursday, May 17, 2012, 10:00am, 4900 Weber Road, Theft, 1205170073

A 25-year-old man was arrested Thursday afternoon for stealing a bench from a house at the 4900 block of Weber Road.

Corpus Christi Police responded to a call for a suspicious person that carried a bench on Delphine. Officers found 25-year-old Edwardo Quezada (12/20/1986) and continued to investigate. Police Officers saw a 30-year-old woman on a cell phone who told the officers she intended to call police because her bench was taken from her front yard. The 30-year-old woman described her bench which was returned.

Quezada was arrested and taken to the city detention center for theft, a Class B misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months in jail and up to a $2,000 fine.

Criminal Investigations Division

Warrant Issued for Robbery Suspect

 

Jorge Calleros

 

Occurred on 5/5/12, 4:41 pm  Aggravated Robbery   5424 S. Padre Island Drive   1205050121 

Homicide/Robbery Detective L. Garza obtained an arrest warrant on March 15, 2012 for Jorge Calleros (11/19/74) who is wanted for robbing the Avenue Department Store on May 5, 2012.  Calleros is accused of entering the business and handing the clerk a note demanding money.  During the robbery, Calleros told employees he was armed with a handgun.

Calleros fled the store with an undetermined amount of money, but did leave a crucial piece of evidence behind.  The “robbery note” which was processed for prints by the CCPD Forensic Unit and Calleros’ prints were subsequently identified on the note by our Latent Examiner.  Aggravated Robbery warrant #2012-FL-00058-FE-JP1-2 was issued for Calleros with a $50,000 bond.

Jorge Calleros is described as Hispanic male, 5’9″ feet tall, and weighing 195 lbs.  Anyone with any information on his whereabouts is encouraged to call Crimes Stoppers at 888-TIPS or you can also submit a tip online, visit the www.TipSubmit.com website to submit a secure e-mail tip.  The information provided could earn the caller a cash reward.

Adam District, Patrol Division

Man Arrested Stealing Gas From Church Van

Occurred Thursday, May 17, 2012, 7:00am, 1701 Rand Morgan Road, Burglary to a Vehicle and Fraudulent Use or Possession of Identifying Information 1205170043

A 42-year-old man was arrested Thursday at The Bible Believers Baptist Church for siphoning gasoline out of a churh van in the parking lot.

A 52-year-old man had his attention raised when he saw a red 1989 Chevy 1500 pickup parked next to a white van that belongs to the church. The 52-year-old man discovered that 42-year-old James Cavett (4/18/1970) siphoned gasoline out of the church van.

Corpus Christi Police Officers arrived and discovered that Cavett had credit cards that did not belong to Cavett. Cavett was charged with Burglary of a motor vehicle and Fraudulent Use or Possession of Identifying Information. Cavett’s vehicle was taken to the city impound and Cavett was delivered to the city detention center.

The Burglary of a motor vehicle charge is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail and up to a $4,000 fine.  Cavett was charged with the burglary for entering the van (with the use of a hose) to take the gasoline. The Fraudulent Possession of Identifying Information charge is a 3rd degree felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.

The Corpus Christi Police Department encourages the use of locking gas caps to reduce the risk of this type of crime. Vehicles are usually safest when parked in a garage if one is available. Use a car alarm if the vehicle is so equipped. Watch for any unusual activity and call police immediately if there is a suspicious person.  Additional safety tips can be found at the Corpus Christi police website at www.cctexas.com/police.

Adam District, Patrol Division

Officer Injured Effecting A DWI Arrest

Occurred Monday, May 14, 2012, 2:10am, 11400 Interstate Highway 37 Driving While Intoxicated and Assault on a Public Servant C1203697, 1205140015, and 1205140029 

A 26-year-old man was arrested Monday after an attack on a Corpus Christi Police Officer that investigated a vehicle crash on Interstate Highway 37 near Hart Road.

Corpus Christi Police were called to investigate a black 2001 Pontiac Bonneville in the ditch alongside the freeway of Interstate Highway 37 at about 2:00am.  A person notified the police dispatcher that the driver was combative and attempting to leave.

A Corpus Christi Police Patrol Officer arrived and asked 26-year-old Victor Garcia (9/23/1985) to exit the vehicle. Garcia ignored the officer until the officer demanded Garcia exit the car. Garcia lunged at the officer from the driver seat and struggled with the officer until Garcia was placed under arrest and in handcuffs.

The officer received treatment from the hospital for a shoulder injury as a result of the struggle. Garcia was arrested for Assault on a Public Servant and for Driving While Intoxicated. The assault charge is a 3rd degree felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine. The Driving While Intoxicated charge was enhanced for previous convictions to a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail and up to a $4,000 fine.

Bravo District, Patrol Division

Central A/C Unit Stolen From Home While Man Sleeps

Occurred Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 2:00am, Theft 14900 Windward Drive 1205160013

Two air conditioner units were taken from two Padre Island homes overnight while the owner slept inside the home Wednesday.

A 54-year-old man said he discovered someone had tampered with his central air conditioner exterior unit and taken the neighbors unit during the night while he slept. The 54-year-old man said he woke to his dog’s barks which prompted him to investigate. The man then discovered the air conditioner units were taken and destroyed leaving an estimated value of damage at about $5,000.

The Corpus Christi Police Department has a crime prevention unit that can schedule a time with interested home owners to conduct a residential or business security survey. The Crime Prevention Specialists of the Police Community Relations Division are certified by the Texas Insurance Board to conduct Homeowners Insurance Premium Reduction Surveys. During these surveys, our experts determine if the home meets security standards set out by the Texas Insurance Board. If these requirements are met, your insurance company will generally allow you a reduction in your insurance premiums.

Interested property owners may find more information on the City of Corpus Christi website, www.cctexas.com or contact Brenda Moreno, Crime Prevention Advisor, at 361-886-2568. Anyone interested to research reported crime in Corpus Christi is encouraged to search Crimereports.com for a variety of information.

Anyone who has additional information about these air conditioner thefts should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or log on to www.888TIPS.com. The information provided could earn the caller a cash reward.

Charlie District

Racer Speeds Her Way to Jail

Occurred on 5/17/12, 2:39 am Racing On Highway/Reckless Driving  Saratoga Blvd/S. Staples Street  1205170027 

Two speeders were observed racing on S. Staples Street as they zig zagged their way thru traffic.  Both vehicles sped away from the Officer heading southbound on S. Staples as they continued to drive parallel to one another, each driver tried to outdistanced the other. 

The Officer was able to pull over both the SUV and Ford Fusion into the parking lot of the Camden Copperridge Apartments, 6635 S. Staples Street.  As the Officer approached the vehicles, the dark-colored SUV exited the parking lot and fled.  The driver of the Fusion was arrested.  Maricruz Silva (02/23/88) was charged with Racing on Highway and Reckless Driving.

 

 

Corpus Christi Police Daily Blotter