Occurred on 5/3/12, 2:06 p.m. Possession of Marijuana Zahn and Gulf Beach Roads 1205030083
Officers following up on information that a drugs were being sold out a vehicle on the beach at Zahn Road observed multiple individuals hanging out by several cars.
Officer could smell the odor of Marijuana coming from a white 1997 Cadillac Deville where Shonica Shaffer (12/20/77) was sitting. Shaffer along with the owner of the vehicle, Kody Allen Payne (05/23/81) were detained.
Narcotics and Vice Division K-9 Officer A. Dial and his canine partner Callen assisted with a check of the vehicle. Callen alerted on the Cadillac and a small quantity of Marijuana was discovered under the driver’s seat. Also found in the trunk was a bag containing more Hydro-Marijuana and a scale.
Both Shaffer and Payne were arrested and charged with Possession of Marijuana. Payne was charged with a State Jail Felony, while Shaffer was charged with a Class “B” Misdemeanor. A State Jail Felony is punishable up to two years in jail and a fine not to exceed $10,000, while the Class “B” Misdemeanor is punishable up to 180 days in jail and a fine not to exceed $2,000.
Occurred Friday, May 04, 2012, 2:35pm, Texan Trail at Alameda Street Crash #C1203397
A 55 year old man was hospitalized after his arm was run over by a bus Friday afternoon at the intersection of Texan Trail and Alameda Street near Doctors Regional Hospital.
The 55 year old man was asleep at the bus stop when the bus stopped to deliver passengers. The man woke abruptly as the Regional Transit Authority bus started to move north on Alameda from the bus stop. The man ran after the bus and attempted to gain the drivers attention then touched the bus. The man fell and the rear tires of the bus ran over the man’s left arm.
The man was taken by ambulance to Spohn Memorial hospital for significant damage to the left arm. There were several passengers on the R.T.A. bus and no other person was injured.
The investigating officer from the Corpus Christi Police said he directly permitted medical treatment without delay or interference and was unable to observe any indication if the 55 year old man was intoxicated by the time of this brief.
Corpus Christi Police remind pedestrians to be careful around streets. Do not approach a vehicle once it is in motion. Do not walk in the area between the sidewalk and the street because the storm water curb may cause a fall hazard. Enter the street in designated places such as a cross walk. Be alert when out in public to avoid other safety risks and arrive at your destination safely.
An Officer contacted an elderly female who wanted to report her daughter’s vehicle stolen. A B.O.L.O.(Be On the Look Out) was issued for the Ford Explorer, shortly thereafter, the original investigating Officer observed the vehicle and attempted to pull it over as it traveled southbound on Port.
The 27-year-old female driver didn’t pull over and exchanged places with the backseat passenger Gilbert Colunga (03/13/85) who then fled from police. A pursuit ensued in which Colunga who was traveling east on Alexander left the roadway and drove onto Fannin Elementary School’s playground where it struck the barrier around the swing set causing the SUV to roll over.
The driver and another male passenger began to exit the vehicle through the driver’s side windows as the SUV landed on its wheels. Colunga took off running leaving his 27-year-old ex-girlfriend and his brother behind. Colunga’s 25-year-old brother’s injuries included a broken leg and possibly a dislocated shoulder. He was taken to Spohn Memorial by CCFD Emergency Personnel.
Colunga was charged with Evading Arrest involving Serious Bodily Injury, Evading Arrest on Foot, and an outstanding Nueces County warrant for Driving While Intoxicated issued on 4/26/12. There was a 10,000 bond on the outstanding warrant.
Those that attend the Buc Days Illuminated Parade scheduled for Saturday, May 5, 2012 should be aware of a few guidelines to make the event fun and safe for everyone.
The Parade route will close to traffic at 5:00pm. The parade route will start at the Buccaneer Stadium and follow Leopard Street to Lawrence Street. The Parade will then follow Lawrence to Shoreline Boulevard and then turn south on Shoreline to Park Street.
Street closures will include Leopard from Nueces Bay to Shoreline; Buffalo Street will be closed between Nueces Bay to Palm Street; and Antelope will be closed between Nueces Bay to Palm.
There are a few prohibited items along the parade route. The use of any air horns, any Fireworks, Silly String, and impact firecrackers are all prohibited, so the public is encouraged to leave those items at home. Those that attend the parade are encouraged to bring trash containers to collect and remove their garbage. Everyone that attends should also be mindful of the City Ordinance Section 23-63 for littering in prohibited places.
The parade is a family event and there will be children enjoying the parade. Those that attend will be able to claim a spot on the parade route after 5:00pm on May 4. The Corpus Christi Police wants everyone to enjoy the parade and promote a safe environment for all that attend.
Chief Simpson presents Eric Enim and Jennifer Martinez with Citizen Certificates of Merit
Chief of Police Floyd Simpson honored two local citizens for their contributions in reducing crime this morning during a brief ceremony at Police Headquarters. Jennifer Martinez and Eric Enim were both presented with Citizen Certificate of Merit awards by Chief Simpson, recognizing them for their assistance in bringing two separate felony suspects to justice.
On March 22, 2012 Ms. Martinez was shopping at a local discount store when she noticed a suspicious young man wandering up and down the aisles. Something about the man’s appearance and demeanor raised Ms. Martinez’s suspicion and she continued to watch him. When the man neared the front of the store, he suddenly walked behind the store counter where he pulled a knife and held it to the side of the female store clerk. While the man demanded that she open the cash register, Ms. Martinez quickly dialed 911 and reported the robbery in progress. The panicked clerk had difficulty opening the cash register, which only made the man angry and he moved closer to the woman, while continuing to threaten her with the knife. Eventually the frightened clerk opened the register; the man quickly grabbed some cash and fled the store on foot. Ms. Martinez followed the suspect from the store while continuing to provide the dispatcher with a thorough description of the man along with his direction of travel. The suspect then disappeared into a residential neighborhood behind the store.
Based upon the thorough description Ms. Martinez provided, minutes later a CCPD patrol officer spotted the suspect walking down the street several blocks away. The officer quickly detained the suspect and returned him to the store, where Ms. Martinez and the other witnesses quickly identified him as the man who had robbed the store. The man was arrested and charged with Aggravated Robbery.
At approximately 3:44 AM on April 29, 2012 Eric Enim was delivering newspapers to a convenience store at the corner of Port and Tarlton Streets. While in the parking lot, Mr. Enim heard a loud noise and noticed a white Chevy Suburban trailing sparks as it drove past on the SH 286 Access Road. Mr. Enim watched as the Suburban, which had heavy front end damage and two flat front tires, ran the stoplight at Tarlton Street and turned east. Seconds later, Mr. Enim heard a loud crash and drove to the area to investigate. Mr. Enim saw that the same white Suburban had struck a fire hydrant on Tarlton Street and the driver was attempting to drive off. Mr. Enim then called 911 emergency dispatch and informed them of the accident. Little did Mr. Enim know that prior to the accident with the fire hydrant, the Suburban had struck a motorcycle at SH 286 southbound over Baldwin Avenue, leaving the driver of the motorcycle with critical injuries.
Mr. Enim remained on the phone with the MetroCom dispatcher, providing her with vital information as he watched the driver of the Suburban exit the vehicle, flee the accident scene on foot, and run to a nearby convenience store at Ayers and Tarlton Streets. Once again Mr. Enim called the dispatcher to update officers to the new location of the hit and run driver. Within minutes a patrol officer arrived at the convenience store, and based upon the thorough description that Mr. Enim provided, the 22 year-old suspect was quickly arrested and charged with Intoxication Assault and Felony hit and run. Mr. Enim later returned to the scene of the accident to provide a statement to the Traffic Officer investigating the accident.
For their unselfish acts of community service in these incidents, Ms. Jennifer Martinez and Mr. Eric Enim were both awarded the Corpus Christi Police Department Citizen Certificate of Merit.
Chief Simpson presents Jennifer Martinez with Citizen Certificate of MeritChief Simpson presents Eric Enim with Citizen Certificate of Merit
Occurred on 5/4/12, 6:17 am Possession Charges 1505 Lexington Avenue 1205040039/1205040045
On Friday 05/04/12 at approximately 06:17 a.m. the Narcotics Vice Investigations Division served a search warrant at 1505 Lexington Apartments. A small quantity of Crack Cocaine and a small quantity of Marijuana were recovered.
Pamela Denise Williams (05/19/65) was arrested and charged with Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Also arrested at the scene were Michelle Merritt (02/21/77) for a Municipal Court warrant and William Stowe (02/04/82) for a Larceny Charge out of Ingleside, Texas.
This investigation and subsequent warrant service and arrest is a result Narcotic and Vice Investigation Division’s participation in the North Side Clean-Up Initiative.
Occurred on 5/3/12, 08:35 am Burglary 1446 Tompkins 1205030037/1205030045
Officer R. Soliz was called to the residence for a burglary and during his investigation the Officer was able to put together some leads on a possible suspect who lived nearby. The suspect(s) had removed the air conditioning unit and entered the apartment. A flat screen television, an Xbox 360, and a couple of games were stolen.
A nearby neighbor living at 1436 Tompkins was suspected of committing the burglary and contacted. With the assistance of Officer E. Kearney and Property Crimes Detective V. Trujillo the stolen X-Box 360 and games were recovered.
Thomas Scott (10/27/85) was found to be wanted and arrested. He was charged with the outstanding Parole Violation warrant for Robbery and booked at the City Detention Center.
Occurred on 5/2/12, 7:29 pm Manufacture/Deliver of a Controlled Substance 3124 Huisache Street 1205020118
Officers with the Narcotics and Vice Investigations served a search and arrest warrant at 3124 Huisache Street in which two individuals were arrested and charged with narcotics related offenses. Inside the home Officers recovered 9.04 grams of Crack Cocaine, 19.32 grams of Marijuana, 3.80 grams of pills, and a handgun along with $2,800 in cash.
Joe Gomez (08/01/77) and Ashley Star Silva (07/09/88) were both arrested and charged with Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Marijuana. The Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance is a First Degree Felony and is punishable by up to 99 years in prison and a fine of $10,000. The Possession of Marijuana is a Class “B” Misdemeanor and is punishable by 180 days in jail and a $2,000 fine.
Silva’s infant was released to her sister-in-law and notification was made to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
Occurred Saturday, April 28, 2012, 5:15pm, 3033 South Port Avenue, Credit Card Abuse 1204280125
The Corpus Christi Police Financial Crimes Investigators would like help from the public to gather additional information about a suspect in a credit card abuse criminal case.
These photographs were taken at the HEB on Port Avenue April 28, 2012 of a white man that wore a red shirt and had a beard with no mustache. This man used credit cards without the consent of the card holder. The credit cards were stolen from a car that was the target of a burglary.
Anyone interested to research reported criminal activity is encouraged to search Crimereports.com. Anyone with information that may be helpful to the investigation of this Credit Card Abuse criminal case 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.
Occurred on 5/2/12, 2:02 am Possession of a Controlled Substance 4800 Leopard 1205020008
An Officer attempted to pull over a red Chevrolet Suburban for a broken tail light, but the driver continued to travel on and pulled into the Cabaret Men’s Club parking lot. During the traffic stop, it was discovered the driver did not have a valid driver’s license or insurance. The driver was notified his vehicle was to be impounded and an impound inventory was conducted in which a clear plastic bag containing approximately 18.03 grams of Cocaine was found.
Adrian De Los Santos (06/24/81) was arrested and found to have $2,500 on his person. Officers tagged both the drugs and money. De Los Santos was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance and booked at the City Detention Center. The charge is a Second Degree Felony and is punishable up to 20 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.
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