Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

Copper Theft Suspect

11.1.2011/11:53pm   Theft   522 Hancock   1111020090

Investigators with the Property Crimes Unit need your help in identifying the individual who vandalized and stole a commercial grade flow preventer from a local apartment complex.

The subject is described as a medium built male, wearing a light-colored shirt and jeans. He was seen arriving at the location as a passenger in a dark-colored four door vehicle.

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

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Charlie District

Infant and Mother Unharmed, DWI Driver Arrested

Occurred on 12/22/11, 9:16 p.m.  DWI with a Child/Minor Accident   5300 Weber     1112200158 

Officers responded to the area for an accident in which the driver fled, leaving behind an infant with her 25-year-old mother.  Upon their arrival, Officers contacted the mother, who along with the child was being treated by CCFD Emergency Personnel. 

Further investigation revealed that the driver Gilbert Colunga (03/13/85) was traveling east on Tiger and as he turned right onto Weber, he lost control of his green 2000 Ford Crown Victoria and hit a palm tree. 

Colunga fled on foot, but was quickly found by Officers in the 4000 block of Manhattan Drive and returned to the accident scene where he was positively identified as  the driver. 

Colunga who appeared to be intoxicated was not administered Standard Field Sobriety Tests due to being involved in an accident.  He was medically cleared and a Blood Draw taken.  Colunga was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated with a Child.

Bravo District

And The Lights Went Out

Occurred on 12/20/11, 6:00 a.m.   Theft & Criminal Mischief   6300 McArdle     1112200044 

An AEP Supervisor reported to Officers that a transformer station had been vandalized causing a large power outage early this morning.  The supervisor told the Officer that entry had been gained when the suspect or suspects cut through a fence near an adjacent grocery store.

Approximately 110 feet of copper ground wire was stolen from several poles causing the transformer to be ungrounded, resulting in the power outage.

AEP reported the estimated cost for repairs is $250,000.00.  At this time, there is no suspect information.

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.

Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

Credit Card Abuse Suspect

12.08.2011/10:22pm   Credit Card Abuse   4038 S.Port   1112120042

Investigators with the Forgery Unit are asking for your help in identifying the individual responsible for using a stolen credit card at a local Home Depot.

The subject is described as a white male in his early twenties, 5′ 8″ tall, 150 lbs.  At the time of the theft he was wearing a black ball cap, shades, a white jacket with black designs on it, black jeans, and black tennis shoes.

If you can identify this individual or if you have any information about this incident 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.

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Charlie District

Clerk Frightened, but Uninjured in Robbery

Occurred on 12/19/11, 9:50 p.m.  Aggravated Robbery   2838 S. Padre Island Drive    1112190155

Officers responded to the Gulf Port Inn for a robbery and contacted the 33-year-old clerk who reported a White male walked into the store and demanded money.  The victim told Officers it appeared as if was the suspect was armed with a weapon, keeping his hand in his jacket pocket.

The victim complied with his demand and the suspect fled out the door with an undetermined amount of money.

The suspect is described as a White male, 28 to 32 years of age, 5’6” to 5’7” feet tall and weighing 120 to 140 lbs.  He was last seen wearing a dark piece of cloth on his face along with a purple and black hoodie.

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.

Delta District

Drunk Driver Stopped by Tree

Occurred on 12/22/11, 02:18 a.m.  DWI/Major Accident      4400 Ayers     1112200010/C1109221

Officers responded to the area for an accident in which a purple 1995 Mercury Cougar struck a tree.    Upon their arrival, Officers contacted the driver Keith G. Kaufman (05/31/89) who appeared intoxicated, but not injured. 

A witness told Officers she observed the Cougar drive towards the 4400 block of S. Port and change course to 4400 Ayers where he struck the tree.

Kaufman was administered Standard Field Sobriety Tests and a Blood Warrant was obtained for a Blood Specimen.  He was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated.

Community Outreach

C.C. PAL Participant’s Annual Christmas Banquet

The Corpus Christi Police Athletic League, or C.C. PAL, is hosting its annual Christmas Banquet.  Tonight’s dinner honors the boys and girls who take part C.C. PAL’s different programs.

The holiday gathering which is expected to serve 500 kids and their parents, volunteers and police officers, begins at 6:00 p.m. at Gulf Coast Racing, 5302 Leopard.  The event will include a free smoked turkey dinner with all the trimmings, live music and a visit from Santa Claus.  Each child will receive a gift.  The event is being made possible through donations.

C.C. PAL currently serves 2,600 local children, from ages three to 18 years old.  It offers different educational programs and sports activities for at-risk youth.   C.C. PAL is funded through grants and donations and its largest contributor is Valero Energy Corporation.  Earlier this year, the program received $81,000 from a refinery dove hunt and $14,000 from a company golf tournament.

For more information contact Senior Officer Jose Olivares at (361) 876-8116, Senior Officer David Morris at (361) 883-2725 or (361) 883-2725.

 

Delta District

Couple Arrested and One Hospitalized Due to ‘Dirty Dancing’

Occurred on 12/19/11, 01:05 a.m.   Assault/Public Intoxication   413 Starr     1112190005/1112190007

Officers patrolling the downtown area observed a disturbance in front of Flannigan’s in which a man was lying on the ground another male being restrained by a couple of individuals.

The 37-year-old victim was found to be dazed and confused with a laceration to the back of his head.  The victim was transferred to Spohn Memorial for medical treatment.

Officers contacted the male who was being restrained who told them he is a friend of the victim. He reported the victim was dancing with the suspect’s girlfriend in an “inappropriate” manner and attempted to lift up her dress.  The boyfriend Tristan Richards (07/24/83) responded by assaulting the victim.  Two males joined the fight and dragged the victim outside where the assault continued.

Richards was arrested along with his girlfriend Ashlynn Finnie (11/29/88) and booked at the City Detention Center.  Richards was charged with Assault, while Finnie was charged with Public Intoxication.

Charlie District

Business Burglarized by Not So Nice Guy

Occurred on 12/19/11, 02:27 a.m.   Burglary of a Business   5433 S. Staples   1112190014   

An Officer in the area of Mr. Nice Guys responded to an alarm call in which the alarm company reported the sounds of glass breaking could be heard.

Upon his arrival, the Officer observed a male hastily walking away from the business toward his parked green van.  The Officer contacted Robby Barrera Jr. (09/16/91) who was bleeding from a small laceration to his hand.

Further investigation revealed that Barrera had attempted to burglarize the business by smashing the display window on the east side of the building. The suspect’s “high hopes” were dashed by the Officer’s quick arrival.

Barrera was arrested and charged with Burglary of a Building and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia when a glass pipe was found in the van.

The business was secured by the owner.

Charlie District

DWI Driver Rescued by Man She Crashed Into

Occurred on 12/18/11, 2:41 a.m. DWI. HWY 358 at Kostoryz Road 1112180019

Officers responded to a major accident involving a blue 2005 Jeep Cherokee which flipped on its side after rear-ending another vehicle. Upon their arrival, Officers found the flipped Jeep along with a red Chevrolet Tahoe which was facing eastbound in the westbound lane.

The trapped female driver had been pulled out of her vehicle by a male in the Tahoe.

Officers contacted the female driver who appeared to be intoxicated and administered Standard Field Sobriety Tests and a Breath Test.

Jacquelyn Hereim (11/24/87) was arrested and transported to Spohn Shoreline for medical clearance.

Hereim was booked at the City Detention Center and charged with Driving While Intoxicated.

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