Adam District

Speed Arrested for Reckless Driving

Occurred on 4/18/12, 2:48 am   Reckless Driving & Failure to Identify   Columbia Street/West Point Road    1204180012

Officer V. Ortiz was driving behind a green Buick in the 1100 block of Blooming when the driver failed to signal or stop at the Stop sign.  As the Officer followed the vehicle, the driver Marquis Eugene Speed (01/25/88) began to accelerate as he traveled on Columbia Street driving 25 miles over the posted 35 mph speed limit.

Speed traveled on failing to stop and for another Stop sign before he finally pulled over.  He misidentified himself to the Officer several times before providing his real name.

Further investigation revealed Speed was low on fuel and in a hurry to get home.  It was also discovered he was an unlicensed and uninsured driver.  Speed was arrested and his vehicle impounded.

Speed was charged with Reckless Driving, Failure to Identify, Failure to stop at a Stop Sign, along with Driving without a License, and No Proof of Financial Responsibility.

Adam District, Traffic Safety Division

Truck Collides With Parked Car On IH 37 And Causes Disruption For Traffic

Occurred Wednesday, April 18, 2012, Traffic Crash Interstate Highway 37 at Southern Minerals Rd. C1202950

A man was taken to the hospital Wednesday morning after a crash with a parked vehicle on Interstate Highway 37.

Traffic was directed off the highway from 7:10am until 9:40am while crash scene investigators obtained measurements and collected evidence.

A Chevy truck traveled south on Interstate Highway 37 toward downtown Corpus Christi and traveled into the right shoulder where the truck struck a parked vehicle. The parked vehicle was thrown into an area between the freeway and the access road. The truck moved across all three lanes of the freeway and struck another vehicle. There were three vehicles involved in the crash.

The parked vehicle was unoccupied. The operator of the truck in the initial collision was transported to the hospital with severe injuries. The person in the third vehicle suffered minor injuries.

Corpus Christi Police continue to investigate the cause of the crash.

Corpus Christi police warn motorists to exercise patience while driving. Slow down or vacate the lane of travel nearest to any vehicle stopped near the road. Slowing the vehicle reduces the risk of injury and accidents.

Adam District, Criminal Investigations Division

Police Search For Bank Robber On Leopard St. Near Violet Rd.

 

Occurred April 17, 2012, 1:25pm, Robbery, 11115 Leopard St. 1204170083

Corpus Christi Police searched the area of Leopard Street and Violet Road for a bank robber Tuesday afternoon.

A man entered the Prosperity Bank on Leopard and presented a demand note to the teller. The man was described as a white male, mid 20’s to early 30’s in age, he stood 6 feet tall and weighed about 170 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes, unshaven and wore a camouflaged fisherman’s hat, a tan shirt and blue jeans.

The man took money from the teller and ran from the bank. The man was last seen running west on Leopard toward Violet Road. It is not known if the man was armed.

Everyone is encouraged to become aware of criminal activity in their area through research of reported crime in Corpus Christi by Crimereports.com.

Anyone that knows the man responsible for this robbery should not attempt to apprehend the man; but, should instead call police. Anyone with additional information about this crime 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

Stabbing Victim Refuses to Provide Details of Assault

Occurred on 4/17/12, 7:46 am   Aggravated Assault  Gollihar Road/Hwy 286 NB   1204170030

The Police Department received a second party 911 call in which the sister of the victim was reporting her brother had been stabbed and could be found by a barber shop near 4900 Ayers Street.  Officers were unable to locate the victim, but the sister was able to provide several other locations in which her brother might be at.

Officers searched Kostoryz and S. Padre Island Drive, the Port Ayers bus stop, and Hwy 358.  He was finally found on the side of State Hwy 286 Access Road at Gollihar Road.

The victim sustained multiple stab wounds in the upper torso and was rushed to Spohn Memorial by CCFD Emergency Personnel.  At this time, there is no known motive for the stabbing as the uncooperative victim would not provide Officers with more information.

Anyone having any information regarding this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or the Corpus Christi Police Department Homicide/Robbery Bureau.

 

Charlie District

Son Arrives to Find Burglars in Mother’s Driveway

Occurred on 4/17/12, 6:32 a.m.  Burglary of a Habitation   501 Cunningham     1204170016

Officers responded early this morning for a disturbance in which burglars were being held at gunpoint.  The call was updated that suspects were no longer at the residence.

Officers contacted the 34-year-old victim who reported he arrived to find a couple suspects loading property into a vehicle.  The victim drew his firearm and commanded the suspects to surrender, but they sprinted into the neighborhood leaving their pick-up truck behind.  The victim was not injured.

The suspects are described as two Hispanic males, 5’8 feet tall, 20 to 40 years of age, and weighing 200 to 220 lbs. They were last seen wearing dark-colored clothing with light-colored baseball caps.

Officers searched the area, but were unable to locate the suspects.  They did find several items in the bed of truck which had been taken from outside the residence.  They included an air conditioner, portable fire bowls, propane tank, and BBQ pit valued at $1,050.  The items were returned to the victim. 

While impounding the vehicle, Officers also discovered a quantity of Cocaine, Methamphetamine, and Heroin.

Anyone having any information regarding this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or the Corpus Christi Police Department Property Crimes Unit at 361-886-2841.

Charlie District

Local Man Arrested in La Salle County Vehicular and Intoxication Manslaughter Investigation

Occurred on 4/16/12, 0848 a.m.   Wanted Subject   4322 Carlton Street     1204160030

Officers looking for a wanted subject checked a couple of locations on Carlton Street and were able to locate a female with several outstanding warrants.

The wanted suspect’s mother told Officers he was home and allowed Officers inside.  Angel Lopez Guerrero (12/10/81) was arrested and booked at the City Detention Center.

Guerrero was charged with three outstanding warrants out of La Salle County for Vehicular Manslaughter, Failure to Stop and Render Aid, and Intoxication Manslaughter.

Charlie District

Marijuana Aroma Gives Suspect Away During Traffic Stop

Occurred on 4/17/12, 12:35 am Possession of Marijuana & Controlled Substance   5488 SPID     1204170001

Officers pulled over a brown 1998 Chevrolet Suburban for a couple of traffic violations when the odor of Marijuana could be smelled from the vehicle.

Further investigation revealed the driver Michael Garza (06/05/78) had a metal box with several ounces of Marijuana in it along with some Zanax pills.

Garza was arrested and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession Drug Paraphernalia.

The Possession of a Possession of Marijuana is punishable by up to two years, but not less than 180 days in jail and punishable by a fine up to $10,000, while the Possession of Controlled Substance is a Class “A” Misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year in jail and up to a $4,000 fine.  The Possession of Drug Paraphernalia is a Class “C” Misdemeanor which is punishable up to $500.

Bravo District

Early Morning Walk Ends in Robbery Attempt

Occurred on 4/16/12, 04:18 am   Aggravated Robbery   10121 SPID     1204160016

 A 34-year-old victim reported to Officers he was having trouble sleeping and decided to go for an early morning walk.  The victim told Officers he cut through the parking lot of Gulf Coast Marine when he was approached by a White male who asked for the time.

The victim reached into his pocket for his cell phone when the male confronted him demanding his phone.  The suspect swung a small wooden bat and struck the victim a couple of times.    The victim sustained minor injuries.

The suspect is described as a White male, 20 to 24 years of age, 6’ to 6’2” feet tall and weighing 160 to 180 lbs.  He was last seen wearing a black long-sleeved shirt and black shorts.  He was last seeing fleeing towards 1100 Sunburst.

Anyone having any information regarding this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or the Corpus Christi Police Department Homicide/Robbery Bureau at 361-886-2841.

 

Charlie District

Jingle Jangle of Tools Replaced by the Clinking of Handcuffs

Occurred on 4/15/12, 12:33 am   Theft    5798 Staples     1204150053

A witness reported to Officers he was at the O’Reilly Auto Parts when he was approached by a Hispanic male who was complaining how expensive tools were.  The witness engaged in conversation with the male, but could hear what he believed to be tools inside the man’s pant leg.  The male left the store without paying for the items. 

The male was located at the Park Apartments where he was found to be in possession of multiple tools.  Leonardo Benavidez (08/26/70) was arrested for the theft of tools valued at $195. 

Benavidez’s Class “B” Theft charge was upgraded to a State Jail Felony when it was discovered he had two or more previous convictions for Theft.  He was booked at the City Detention Center and the recovered tools returned to O’Reilly Auto Parts employee.

Delta District

Pedestrian Struck by Officer When He Fails to Cross at Marked Crosswalk

Occurred on 4/12/12, 8:50 pm   Pedestrian Accident   43200 Leopard Street C1202790

An Officer responding to a 911 call in which a nine-year-old called police due to his parents fighting was involved in an accident with a pedestrian who failed to cross at a marked cross walk.

The 43-year-old pedestrian attempted to cross the street as the Officer was traveling westbound on Leopard.  The Officer swerved to avoid hitting the male, but the mirror of the police vehicle struck the pedestrian. 

The male sustained minor injuries, but refused to be treated by CCFD Emergency Personnel. 

Neither the Officer, nor the pedestrian has been cited, but the accident is still under investigation by Traffic Investigators.

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