Adam District, Criminal Investigations Division

Morning Homicide on Omaha Drive

Occurred March 15, 2012 8:00am  700 Omaha Dr.  Aggravated Assault    1203150025

Corpus Christi Police were called to the 700 block of Omaha Drive at 8:00am Thursday morning in reference to a shooting.

Police Officers found a man who had an injury consistent with a gunshot wound. The man believed to be an age of early twenties was immediately taken by ambulance to the Spohn Memorial Hospital for treatment.

Police closed off the street to traffic to search for clues about this event. Police are searching for an older model white vehicle that may be related to this event.

The victim of this crime expired at the hospital as a result of the injuries. Homicide detectives are investigating leads and request any information from the public in relation to this crime.

Anyone with any information about this event is encouraged to notify police or call crime stoppers at 888-TIPS or log on to http://www.888TIPS.com.

Delta District

Several Arrested After Fights on The Beach

Occurred March 13, 2012 6:40pm Interference with Public Duties/resisting Arrest; Warrant for arrest, 1203130127, 1203130108

Two people were arrested at Beach Marker 206 Tuesday after several fights. Police responded to several fights on the beach and discovered an injured man who lay on the beach in a crowd. The crowd would not provide room for the away from the injured man to allow medical staff to treat the injuries, so Police Officers picked up the injured man to move him to a safe place for treatment.

Twenty Three year old Dustin Jones (8/18/1988) moved between emergency staff and the injured man preventing any treatment. Jones asked repeatedly to know who caused the injuries and announced retaliation. Jones was told by police to provide room to allow treatment; but Jones refused. Jones was told he was under arrest for interference with public duties and Jones caused a physical confrontation with the police officers. Jones was arrested for Interference with Public Duties, a Class B misdemeanor offense, and for Resist Arrest, Search, or Transport, a Class A Misdemeanor offense.

Police identified 18-year-old Timothy Thompson (1/26/1994) involved in the disturbance at Beach Marker 206 and discovered Thompson had an active warrant for his arrest so Thompson was arrested.

Adam District

Driver Cited for Speeding in Early Morning Accident

Occurred on 3/14/12, 8:45 a.m.  Major Traffic Accident   7500 HWY 44   C1201943

A gold 2004 Ford Taurus traveling eastbound on HWY 44 was struck from behind by a white 1997 TXDOT Volvo truck.  The Taurus spun out of control, drove across the grass medium, struck a lamp pole and came to a stop in the westbound lane of HWY 44. 

The 53-year-old male in the Taurus received minor injuries and taken to Bay Area by CCFD Emergency Personnel. 

Rene Longoria, 46, also sustained minor injuries, but refused to be taken to the hospital.  He was cited for Failure to Control Speed/Unsafe/Inappropriate Speed.

Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

Please Help Us Find Missing Person Julia Ruiz

The Corpus Christi Police Department Homicide/Robbery Bureau is asking the public’s assistance in locating 59-year-old Julia Ruiz who was reported missing on March 13, 2012.  Ruiz’ ex-husband told Officers he last saw her on Sunday, March 11 when he stopped by to visit.  CCPD Case number: 1203130095

He told Officers he went to pick up dinner and when he returned she was gone.  Julia Ruiz suffers from a medical condition and is on prescribed medication which was left behind. 

Julia  is a five feet tall Hispanic female who weighs 170 lbs.  She has short brown wavy hair and pierced ears.  Julia was last seen wearing a purple nightgown. 

Anyone having any information regarding this Missing Person is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or Corpus Christi Police Department Homicide/Robbery Detective R.L. Garcia at 361-886-2850.

Bravo District

Male Stabbed Trying To Stop Fight

Reported on 3/14/12, 2:12 a.m. Aggravated Assault   Mustang Island   1203140008

An off-duty Officer working at Spohn Memorial contacted the 30-year-old victim who reported he was stabbed while at the beach with his cousin.

The victim told Officers he tried to stop a fight when he was stabbed in the upper left chest and arm.  The victim was driven home by his cousin and then taken to the emergency room by his girlfriend.

The victim was unable to provide Officers with a suspect description.  The motive for the fight remains unknown at this time.

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

Thief Caught In The Process of Pawning Stolen Items

Occurred on 3/13/12, 10:06 a.m.   Burglary of a Habitation   4830 Marie    1203130045    

Officers M. Pici and D. Gipson responded to a burglary in progress with the victim following the suspects. The victim lost sight of the suspects in the area of French and Lamont and returned home.  Officers talked to the victim who reported she arrived home to find a White male removing lawn equipment from her garage and putting it in a yellow Chevrolet pick-up truck.  The male who was accompanied by a White female drove off and the victim quickly followed.

Officer J. Lee began researching the owner information and found him to frequent the pawn shops.  The information was passed on to his fellow Officers who began checking the pawn shop in the area.  Officer D. Gipson found the pick-up truck parked at the First Cash Pawn, 4336 Ayers, occupied by the female.  The driver Robert Dreith (03/03/79) was found inside the business pawning the stolen lawn equipment.

Dreith was positively identified by the victim and arrested.  He was charged with Burglary of a Habitation and an outstanding Nueces County warrant along with an outstanding Municipal Court warrant.

Further investigation revealed the female had given Dreith a ride to a friend’s house to pick up the “borrowed” lawn equipment.

The stolen property valued at $540.00 was returned to the victim.

Charlie District

Mother and Son Victimized in Home Invasion

Occurred on 3/13/12, 8:23 p.m.   Aggravated Robbery   4800 Franklin   1203130134

Officers contacted the 26-year-old victim who reported she was watching television with her 7-year-old son when someone knocked on the door.  The victim opened the door and three White or Hispanic males pushed their way inside her home. 

The victim told Officers she was assaulted and held at gunpoint as they searched the house looking for her boyfriend.  The armed male ordered her to keep her son quiet when he began to cry. 

The suspects’ ransacked the home and took several items.  The victim was unable to tell Officers what belongings were stolen or provide a more detailed description of the male suspects. 

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.

Bravo District

DWI Driver Arrested After He Backs Into Police Car and Flees

Occurred on 3/14/12, 11:41 p.m.   Hit & Run, Driving While Intoxicated & Public Intoxication   14400 Park Road 22    C1201938/1203140002/1203140003  

A Corpus Christi Police Department vehicle was struck while it was parked at Park Road 22 and SH 361. The driver of a black 2012 Toyota backed out of a parking space, struck the police car and then fled the scene. An on-duty Park Ranger witnessed the Hit & Run and followed the Toyota until Officers were able to catch up to the vehicle.  Officers pulled the vehicle over at the Speed Stop located at S. Staples and S. Padre Island Drive. 

The driver Arnaldo Alan Perez (08/18/90) who appeared intoxicated was administered Standard Field Sobriety Tests and a blood specimen obtained.  He was arrested and booked at the City Detention Center once he was medically cleared.  Perez was charged with Driving While Intoxicated and Duty to Give Information and Render Aid.

Juan Valentin Lopez (04/16/88), a passenger in the vehicle also appeared intoxicated and arrested. He was charged with Public Intoxication.

 

Charlie District

Suspect Bails, Dumps Stolen Mercedes

Occurred on 3/13/12, 03:15   Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, Evading Arrest   1600 Devon Street   1203130020~C1201903/C1201904

Officers were investigating the report of a stolen silver 2000 Mercedes-Benz when it was spotted at Brentwood and Horne Road.  The Officer attempted to pull the vehicle over, but the driver refused to stop and fled. 

The Officers pursued the Mercedes to the 700 block of Blevins where it left the roadway and struck the fence at 1253 Cambridge Drive.  The driver returned to the roadway and headed eastbound on Blevins. 

The driver collided with the stop sign at Shely and Tyler causing it to spin out of control and strike the home at 1129 Tyler. 

The driver bailed and fled on foot escaping Officers.  The suspect is described as a Hispanic male who was last seen wearing shorts and a black shirt. 

There was minor damage to the home and no injuries have been reported.

Anyone having any information regarding this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or the Corpus Christi Police Department Traffic Division at 361-886-2596.

Bravo District

Drunk Dancing Spring Breaker Arrested

Occurred on 3/12/12, 8:17 p.m.  Public Intoxication/Harassment by Persons in a Correctional Facility   1203120142

Officers working a foggy Spring Break were surprised when a male jumped out in front of their patrol car.  The Officers who were traveling at a slow speed due to the weather were able to stop and avoid hitting the male.

Joe Newhouse (08/03/90) began to dance in front of the patrol car refusing to let them pass.  Further investigation revealed Newhouse was intoxicated and arrested.

On the way to the City Detention Center, Newhouse began to curse and threaten the Officers as well as kick the plexi glass partition. One of the Officers attempted to change the subject in order to calm Newhouse, but the threats continued. 

Officers continued to try to calm Newhouse, but he responded by spitting at one of the Officers through the metal mesh portion of the partition.  Once at the CDC, the suspect continued to struggle and resist requiring the assistance of CDC staff to escort him inside the facility.

Newhouse was charged with Public Intoxication and Harassment By Persons in a Correctional Facility.

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