Charlie District

Thief Donates to Himself

Occurred on 01/09/12, 11:59 p.m.   Theft   6526 S. Staples     1201100001

Officers were dispatched to the Goodwill for a theft in progress reported by a passerby. Officers arrived to find a purple 1994 Dodge Caravan and silver 2007 Nissan Titan pick-up truck behind the store and detained three individuals. 

Cresencio Cardona (11-24-45) was found to be in possession of two stolen tires and a mirror in his van belonging to Goodwill.  He was also found to be wanted for assault and arrested. Cardona was charged with Theft and an outstanding Nueces County warrant for Assault.

The other two subjects were released at the scene.  All three individuals were issued Criminal Trespass warnings

Delta District

Did you Take My Drugs?

1.9.2012/2:53am   1441 Devon   Aggravated Assault & Interfering   1201090015/1201090016

Units were dispatched to an assault in progress with a gun. When they arrived they contacted the complainant, who told officer that his neighbor Jonathan Trevino 9-26-88, had come to his apartment and confronted him with a knife and a handgun visibly tucked into his waistband. At one point Jonathan threatens to kill him.

Jonathan was accusing the complainant of having stolen his drugs. The victim never exited his apartment and watched Jonathan walk back towards his apartment. When officers went to Jonathan’s apartment to talk to him Belia Alvarado 3-30-1962, answered the door, Belia is Jonathan’s mother. She told officers that they needed to leave the property because they were not going to be allowed into the apartment.

After several request by the officers to Belia to allow them into the apartment to check on the status of Jonathan and his well-being and Belia refusing. She was arrested for Interfering with the Duties of a Peace Officer, along with her son Jonathan who was charged with Aggravated assault, both were transported  to the City Detention Center.

Traffic Safety Division

Major Traffic Accident – Motorcycle

1.7.2012/11:52am   15200 PR 22   Major Traffic Accident   C1200135

Units responded to a major traffic accident at 15200 Park Road 22 on Saturday shortly before noon. When they arrived they learned that a 16-year old female driver was attempting to exit a private drive. As traffic on Park Road 22 was stopped for a red light the 16-year old driver made her way across three lanes of traffic in between vehicles and proceeded into the fourth lane, at which time she did not notice that a motorcyclist was traveling east bound in that lane. The motorcyclist struck the side of the 16-year old drivers vehicle and was transported to Bay Area Hospital with critical injuries.

The female driver was citied for Failing to Yield the Right of Way from a Private Drive.

 

Delta District

False Report to Police Officer Lands Man in Jail

1.6.2010/5:33pm   2530 Dewberry   False Report to Police Officer   1201060115

Officers were dispatched to 2530 Dewberry for the third time in as many days for an assault not in progress. When they arrived they contacted the complaint, Isaiah Aguilar (2-23-1992),who told them that he had been assaulted by another man. Upon gathering the facts officers determined that  Aguilar was making up the assault story against the individual in an attempt to have him falsely arrested. Officers instead arrested Aguilar  for False Report to a Peace Officer, a class B misdemeanor.

Adam District

DWI

1.7.2012/11:41pm   5202 IH37 Access North Bound   1201070121

While on patrol a patrolman observed a white Toyota 4 Runner swerve into oncoming traffic as it was in the 800 blk. of Navigation. The officer contucted a traffic stop on the vehicle were he contacted the driver Garrett Johnston 3-3-63. Upon talking to the driver he noticed him to be intoxicated.

Garrett was arrested and transported to the City Detention Center were he was booked for DWI.

Bravo District

No License Plate Light Helps Officers Find Wanted Deserter

 

Occurred 1/7/12, 2: 49 AM    Laguna Shores at Yorktown Blvd    Warrant of Arrest           1201070021

Officers stopped a car at Laguna Shores and Yorktown Blvd in the early morning hours of Saturday.  When the Officers checked the occupants of the car for warrants, they discovered that Johnathan Poole 5.25.87 had a warrant for desertion from the U.S. Army.

Johnathan was arrested.

Adam District

No Light on the Bike

Occurred 1/8/12, 11:39PM     4400 Baldwin

Possession of Controlled Substance  1201080129

Officers noticed Paul Sosa 10.4.64 riding a bicycle without a headlight.  Officers stopped Sosa to discuss the infraction and soon discovered he had a Parole Violation warrant out for his arrest.  Officers then discovered, in addition to the warrant, Sosa also had a plastic baggie with brown powder (suspected heroin).

Sosa was arrested.

Adam District

No Turn Signal Leads To Jail

Occurred on 1/8/12, 1:06 AM                        Possession of Controlled Substance

2600 Violet Rd                                   1201080014

 Officers noticed a vehicle turning onto Violet Road without using a turn signal.  Officers stopped the vehicle and prior to making contact with the driver, Josephine Pruneda 03.19.70, she was spotted reaching behind the passenger’s seat of the mini-van.  When Pruneda was contacted, she was discovered to have an open beer in the mini-van with her.  Pruneda was asked to step from the vehicle.  Officer’s looked behind the passenger’s seat where she was reaching and found several pills (believed to be xanax) in one bag and a few bags of white powder (believed to be cocaine) in another bag.  The Officers then found a box of bags and a digital scale.

Pruneda was arrested.

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Corpus Christi Auto Theft Task Force 2011 Holiday Sucess

Corpus Christi Auto Theft Task Force reports a decrease in auto theft and auto burglaries for the holiday season.

The Corpus Christi Auto Theft Task Force reports a reduction in this year’s holiday season.  For the time period between Black Friday and Christmas day, a time when citizens are out shopping the most, auto thefts were down 29% and auto burglaries down 21% when compared to the same time last year.  The Auto Theft Task Force has been visiting with the community at various different outlets to promote auto theft and auto burglary awareness.  “We believe the citizens of Corpus Christi are becoming aware of the problems we have been experiencing with the auto thieves in our area.  Citizens are taking a proactive approach to protect their belongings” said Kelly Isaacks, Lieutenant over the Auto Theft Task Force, “We hope that citizens continue on this trend to help fight these auto crimes”.

 Auto Theft Holiday Comparisons (Black Friday – Christmas Day)

November 25 – Dec 25, 2010:  45 UUMVs

November 25 – Dec 25, 2011:  32 UUMVs

2010 / 2011 Percentage Change:  -29%

Modus Operandi Analysis

2010 M.O. Category 1 – Offender Had Access to Vehicle:  9 (20%)

2011 M.O. Category 1 – Offender Had Access to Vehicle:  8 (25%)

2010 M.O. Category 2 – Victim Left Keys in Vehicle:  6 (13%)

2011 M.O. Category 2 – Victim Left Keys in Vehicle:  8 (25%)

2010 M.O. Category 3 – Victim Left Vehicle Unlocked:  2 (4%)

2011 M.O. Category 3 – Victim Left Vehicle Unlocked:  0 (0%)

2010 M.O. Category 4 – Standard UUMV (Entry Method Unknown):  21 (47%)

2011 M.O. Category 4 – Standard UUMV (Entry Method Unknown):  9 (28%)

2010 M.O. Category 5 – Aggravated Assault / Car Jacking: 0 (0%)

2011 M.O. Category 5 – Aggravated Assault / Car Jacking: 1 (3%)

Top Targeted Vehicles

   2010                                        2011

Ford F-150                               Ford F-250

Chevy Impala                          GM Sierra

Chevy Silverado                      Dodge Ram 1500

Top Zip Codes

  2010                                        2011

78415                                      78415

78412                                      78411

78405                                      78413

78413                                      78401

78404                                      78412

Auto Burglary Holiday Comparisons (Black Friday – Christmas Day)

November 25 – Dec 25, 2010:  333 Auto Burgs

November 25 – Dec 25, 2011:  264 Auto Burgs

2010 / 2011 Percentage Change:  -21%

Modus Operandi Analysis

2010 M.O. Category 1 – Window Smashed / Broken / Forced:  88 (26%)

2011 M.O. Category 1 – Window Smashed / Broken / Forced:  50 (19%)

2010 M.O. Category 2 – Victim Left Vehicle Unlocked:  126 (38%)

2011 M.O. Category 2 – Victim Left Vehicle Unlocked:  92 (36%)

2010 M.O. Category 3 – Vehicle Locked Punched / Jimmied:  54 (16%)

2011 M.O. Category 3 – Vehicle Locked Punched / Jimmied:  40 (15%)

2010 M.O. Category 4 –Entry Method Unknown:  65 (20%)

2011 M.O. Category 4 –Entry Method Unknown:  78 (30%)

Top Targeted Vehicles

   2010                                        2011

Ford F-150                               Ford F-150

Ford F-250                               Ford Ranger

Dodge Ram 1500                     Chevy Suburban

Top Zip Code

 2010                                        2011

78411                                      78412

78413                                      78404

78414                                      78411

78412                                      78413

78415                                      78415

Community Outreach

Police Explorers Will Hold Waffle Breakfast Fundraiser This Saturday

 This Sunday, January 8th, the Corpus Christi Police Department Explorers will hold a Waffle Breakfast at the Corpus Christi Police Officers’ Association, 3122 Leopard Street.

Tickets can be purchased on site for $6.00 and serving times are from 9 am – noon.  All proceeds will go to Explorer Post #133 and will be used to help pay for law enforcement competitions and equipment costs.

Corpus Christi Police Daily Blotter