Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

Burglary to a Building Suspect

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Detectives with the Property Crime Unit need your help in identifying the individual responsible for the burglary of a building at the Vein Center located at 1756 Santa Fe.

On January 31 shortly after 4:00 am surveillance video captured the suspect casing the center shortly before the alarm went off. The individual gained access through a smashed window on the north side of the building. The individual made off with several office items from within the business.

The suspect is described as male in his forties 5′ 8″ to 5′ 10″ in height 170 -180 lbs., at the time of the burglary he was wearing a bandanna on his head, a t-shirt and jeans. He also appears to have several tattoos on his right arm.

If you can identify this individual we encourage you to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS, or log on at www.888tips.com the information you provide could earn you a cash reward.

Community Outreach

Surprise Your Sweetie with a Car For Valentine’s Day!

The C.C.P.D.’s commitment to “Keep Corpus Christi Safe” has continued with its “Zero Tolerance No Insurance Initiative”

On Saturday, February 4, 2012, a total of 96 cars will be auctioned at the Corpus Christi Police Department Vehicle Impound Lot located at 2600 Holly Road during our monthly auction. Approximately 14 of these vehicles are “No Insurance” impounds. On Friday, February 3, 2012, the general public will be allowed to register and view the vehicles to be auctioned from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There is no registration fee.

On the day of the auction, the general public can continue to register and view the vehicles from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.  The auction will commence promptly at 10:00 a.m. The vehicles to be auctioned can be viewed at www.siskauction.com. An auction list may also be downloaded from the same website.

The department’s strong stand and enforcement of this “Zero Tolerance No Insurance Initiative” will continue and all vehicles involved in accidents will be impounded and the driver cited if they are unable to provide financial proof of insurance. Driver’s license and proof of financial responsibility checkpoints will continue to be conducted at the Shift Captains’ authorization.

Officers issued 5,498 citations and impounded 1,212 vehicles for Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility during 2011.  During January 2012, Officers issued 480 citations for Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility.

Delta District

Four More Arrested as Crackdown on Graffiti Continues

Occurred on 2/1/12, 6:13 p.m.  Graffiti   2920 Soledad Street   1202010106

Officers contacted several juveniles, ages 13 and 14 years of age by one of the buildings.  All four were sitting by their “artwork” with several large markers lying on the ground amongst them.

Further investigation revealed the juveniles were responsible for the vandalism.  A Corpus Christi Independent School District employee estimated the damage at $2,000.

All four were placed in placed in police custody and booked at the Nueces County Juvenile Justice Center.  They were charged with Graffiti on School Property, a State Jail Felony.

Bravo District

Student Robbed During Bus Ride to School

 Occurred on 2/1/12, 9:20 a.m.   Robbery   2200 Waldron     1202010037

Officers contacted a 13-year-old male who reported he was robbed by another Hispanic male as they were riding the RTA bus to school.

The victim told Officers the juvenile threatened to hurt him as he stole his iPod. The student was frightened, but uninjured during the Robbery. 

Officers were able identify the suspect who attends the same school as the victim.

The 15-year-old showed up at school with the stolen iPod and detained.  He was booked at the Nueces County Juvenile Justice Center and charged with Robbery.

The iPod valued at $150. was returned to the victim.

Delta District

Traffic Violation Lands Sex Offender In Jail

 

Occurred on 2/1/12, 2:25 p.m.  Wanted Subject   N. Alameda & Mussett Streets    1202010077

Officer A. Leal pulled over Antonio Hernandez Jr. (05/23/49) for an expired inspection sticker.

Hernandez was found to have an outstanding warrant out of the Riverside County for a sex offense.  He was arrested and charged with the outstanding warrant which had a 1,000,000 Bond.

 

Delta District, Traffic Safety Division

Traffic Accident Hit & Run Pedestrian

2.1.12/9:42 a.m.   Traffic Accident Hit & Run Pedestrian   700 Park Avenue   C1200738

Traffic investigators received a call for a major traffic accident involving a pedestrian in the 700 block of Park Avenue shortly before 10:00 am. When they arrived they located a 59-year-old male victim lying on the roadway with critical injuries from having been struck by a vehicle. He was transported to Spohn Memorial Hospital in critical condition.

Witnesses tell investigators that a red truck was traveling east on the 700 block of Park Avenue when the victim ran out into the street not in a cross walk and was struck by the truck.

Officers located and impounded a red truck on Laredo Street.  Further investigation revealed it was not involved in the accident.

The Traffic Division will continue their investigation in an attempt to locate both the driver and suspect vehicle.  Witnesses describe the suspect vehicle as a red 1980″s GMC or Chevrolet pick-up truck with minor front end damage.  At this time there is no description available on the driver.

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

Adam District

Victim Assaulted Before Being Carjacked

Reported on 1/31/12, 10:28 a.m.  Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle   Leopard Street and McKinzie Road   1201310040

Officers contacted the victim who reported he gave a friend a ride home at 3:30 in the morning.  Shortly thereafter, he returned to his friend’s house to pick up some DVD’s when he was approached by a male and struck several times on the head.  The suspect continued assaulting the victim, kicking and hitting him as he was fell to the ground.

The suspect took the victim’s keys and drove off in his grandfather’s vehicle.  The victim sustained a bruised eye and abrasions to his back and elbow.  He declined medical treatment.

The suspect is described as a 22-year-old Hispanic male, 5’11” feet tall, and weighing 190 lbs.  He was seen driving off in a silver 2000 Ford Expedition.

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

Airing Out the Truck Attracts Officer’s Attention

 Occurred on 02/01/12, 01:09 a.m.   Possession of Marijuana   3000 Sacky Drive     1202010012

Officer E. Roman observed a yellow Chevrolet pick-up truck traveling on the wrong side of the road with both front doors open.  The Officer pulled the truck over and talked to both the driver and passenger.  While doing so, he caught a whiff of Marijuana coming from the vehicle.

Both the driver Andrew Andres-Daniel Vargas (08/13/92) and the passenger Michael Garibay (01/11/92) were arrested when a baggie of Marijuana was found and Garibay lied about his identity.

Both Vargas and Garibay were charged with Possession of Marijuana.  Garibay was additionally charged with several outstanding Nueces County warrants for Probation Violation on a Possession of Marijuana charge (No Bond) and Failure to Appear for Evading, Failure to Identify, and Indecent Exposure ($5,000 Bond).  Garibay also had an outstanding Municipal Court warrant for Violation of Promise to Appear with a $477.10 Bond.

Delta District

Three Juveniles Detained, Charged with Graffiti

Occurred on 1/31/12, 7:30 p.m.   Graffiti   3100 Carver     1201310125

Officers contacted a witness who reported several juveniles were spray painting a RTA bus stop bench in the 3100 block of Carver Drive.  Officers searched the area and found three juvenile males with spray paint on their hands.  The juveniles’ ages, 10, 11, and 12 were detained.

They were transported and booked at the Nueces County Juvenile Justice Center.  They were all charged with Graffiti.  Graffiti vandalism of this amount is considered a Class “B” Misdemeanor, punishable by 180 days in a detention facility and fined up to $2,000.  In addition to the criminal charges, parents of juvenile graffiti vandals can be held liable in civil court for the amount of damages caused by their errant children.

The CCPD is hosting a Neighborhood Meeting February 1st, 6:00 PM at the South Park Middle School Cafeteria, 3001 McArdle Road.  The meeting is intended to engage residents of the 78415 zip code with the Police Department and other City and State partners to eradicate graffiti in their neighborhood.

The meeting will include information on the reporting of graffiti, the filing of police vandalism reports via our Telephone Reporting Unit or Online Reporting,  and how to remain anonymous when calling tips on suspects committing crime.

Charlie District, Delta District

Traffic Violators Arrested As They Try To A Pull Fast One

Occurred on 1/30/12, 11:20 p.m.   Possession of Controlled Substance   1400 Laredo     1201300157 

Officer S. Gonzalez pulled over a vehicle for a PT Cruiser for a traffic violation. During their conversation, Benito Rodriguez (07/10/58) denied having drugs and asked that Officer if he would like to search his vehicle. 

Officer Gonzalez took him up on the offer and found Crack Cocaine secreted away in the cup holder beneath his drink. 

Rodriguez was arrested and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance.

Occurred on 1/31/12, 01:03 a.m.   Possession of Marijuana  jefferson Road & Saratoga Blvd.   1201310002 

Officer Vasquez clocked a silver Ford Mustang speeding as it traveled southbound on Weber Road.  The Mustang was pulled over and the driver Albert Benavidez (10/20/63) jumped out of the car and instantaneously walked  towards the Officer  in an attempt to keep him away from his vehicle. 

The Officer, not fooled by Benavidez’s cooperative nature, found a marijuana pipe in his pocket.  Benavidez was arrested.  A baggie of Marijuana was found hidden between the driver’s seat and center console when the Mustang was inventoried. 

Benavidez was charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Marijuana.  He was also cited for the Speeding and Failure to Present Driver’s License.

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