Delta District

Nude Dude!

11.8.2011/11:03pm    Disorderly Conduct   100 N. Shoreline     1111080146

Officers were dispatched to the 100 block of N. Shoreline for a male who was walking through the Whataburger parking lot, nude. Officers made contact with him but were initially unable to identify the man, as he did not have an identification card on him, or anything else for that matter.

An Officer who arrived at the scene recognized him as William McGugin (9.27.1981), as he had been contacted earlier in the evening by Officers. During that contact, McGugin was fully clothed. Due to him being nude in public he was arrested for Disorderly Conduct.

This was the 2nd arrest of the night for folks not having clothes on. See the first story: http://wp.me/p1D8kP-xM

Delta District

No Shirt, No Shoes, No Service

11.8.2011/8:31pm    Disorderly Conduct    4010 E. Causeway Blvd     1111080135

Two clerks called Police after a female had walked into their store topless. The first time that she walked in without a shirt or bra, the clerks made her leave and asked her to put some clothes on. She returned a short time later, but still without any type of shirt or bra, fully exposing herself. The clerks asked her to leave once again and then they called the Police.

The Officers arrived and were speaking to the clerks when Trudy Mullin (1.8.1961) walked in a third time. This time she had on a jacket but was still exposed. She was arrested for Disorderly Conduct.

Charlie District

Burglar Picks Wrong Home

11.8.2011/3:21pm      Burglary       3208 Caravelle       1111080092

 

A call came in to MetroCom Dispatch for a man who had just broken into an apartment by kicking in a front door. When the burglar saw that the homeowner was home, he left the area. The homeowner called the Police and gave a description of the burglar. An Officer that was in the area, spotted the burglar, who was identified as Mark Meru (10.19.1966) and detained him.

The homeowner then advised Officers that the man they had in custody was the man who had kicked in his front door and made entry into his home. Meru was arrested for Burglary.

Delta District

Two Injured In Accident, Intoxication Assault Investigation Ongoing

Occurred on 11/07/11, 11:15 p.m.  Major Accident/Intoxication Assault    Long Meadow/Saratoga     C1108071/1111070158

Officers responded to a major accident involving a Toyota 4-Runner which flipped over several times.  Upon their arrival, Officers found the Toyota 4-Runner still on its roof.

Witnesses reported to Officers the 20-year-old driver of a maroon 1995 Toyota 4-Runner was driving at a high rate of speed when he failed to stop for the red light.  He was struck by a gray 2008 Toyota Corolla causing his vehicle to flip.  The driver attempted to flee on foot but was detained by witnesses.  

Officers contacted the driver who appeared to be intoxicated, but was not administered Standard Field Sobriety Tests due to his serious injuries.  He was transported to Spohn Memorial by CCFD Emergency Personnel for treatment and a Blood Draw.

The 71-year-old driver of  the Corolla sustained an injury to her foot and taken to Spohn South. 

The Intoxication Assault investigation is ongoing, but the 20-year-old driver was cited with Failure to Stop at Red Light/Designated Place and Expired License Plate.  He was additionally charged with  Open Container and Consumption In Certain Public Places when an open bottle of  liquor was found in the vehicle.

He was also found  to be wanted on a Probation Violation  for Possession of Marijuana.

Charlie District

Accomplice Drags Robbery Suspect and Loss Prevention Officer

Occurred on 11/07/11, 4:26 p.m.   Robbery   5488 S. Padre Island Drive     1111070110

Officers responded to La Palmera Mall for multiple calls involving an abduction, robbery, and theft.  Upon their arrival, Officers contacted J.C. Penny’s Loss Prevention Agent who reported he observed a Hispanic male and Hispanic female shoplifting inside the store.  Both suspects were contacted outside the store as they were entering their vehicle.

The male suspect began to drive off as the female suspect was getting in the vehicle.  The female suspect and the loss prevention agent were  both dragged  across the parking lot.  The male suspect fled in a green Chrysler Sebring.

Elizabeth Villarreal (04/30/68) and the 40-year-old loss prevention agent sustained several abrasions as a result of being dragged.  They were both treated by CCFD Emergency Personnel.

Villarreal was medically cleared at Spohn Memorial and arrested.  She was charged with Robbery.

Further investigation revealed her accomplice’s identity.  Eloy Rodriguez (03/01/67) was located at 1630 Spicewood and arrested.  He was charged with Robbery and an outstanding warrant.   The suspect vehicle, a green Sebring was impounded.

The stolen merchandise valued $580. was recovered and returned to J.C. Penney’s.

Delta District

“Drag Racer” Arrested, Vehicle Impounded

Occurred on 11/6/11, 10:57 p.m.   Racing On Highway   Cooper’s Alley St./n. Shoreline Boulevard     1111060160 

An Officer was in the 200 block of S. Shoreline when he heard the distinctive sound of two vehicles racing.  A black Chevrolet Camaro and brown Chevrolet Blazer were seen racing one another as they traveled northbound on Shoreline.

The Officer was able to pull over the black Camaro, but the Blazer raced on, fleeing northbound on Shoreline.  The driver, Cesar Acosta (05/26/92) was arrested and charged with Racing on a Highway.  The Camaro was impounded.

Charlie District

DWI Driver Arrested in “Bumper Car” Accident

Occurred on 11/05/11, 2:17 a.m. Driving While Intoxicated Staples St. and Williams St. 1111050017

Officers were at the Stripes Convenience Store located at Staples and Williams when they were witnesses to an unusual accident. Officers observed a red 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier strike a black 2006 Buick Le Sabre from behind. The driver of the Cavalier then backed up and hit a black 2010 Dodge Charger.

The driver of the Cavalier continued to drive forward and backwards, striking both vehicles a couple of more times. The Officers detained the driver, Kaitlin Marie Gomez (12/13/90) who appeared to be intoxicated. She was administered Standard Field Sobriety Tests and a Blood Draw.

Gomez was medically cleared and arrested. She was charged with Driving While Intoxicated.

The occupants of the Buick Le Sabre were not injured, but the driver and passenger of the Dodge Charger were transported to Spohn Shoreline with minor injuries.

Adam District

Wanted San Patricio Murder Suspect Arrested in Corpus Christi

Occurred 11/04/11, 1:51 a.m.  Wanted Suspect   3918 Leigh Drive     1111040011, 1111040015, 11110400116

Corpus Christi Police Department Officers assisted the U.S. Marshal’s Gulf Coast Violent Offenders  and Fugitive Task Force in the arrest of  a Mathis murder suspect who was found to be hiding out at 3918 Leigh Drive.   

Daniel Lara (08/18/87) was arrested and charged with an outstanding San Patricio county warrant for Murder.  

Further investigation revealed Eric Elizondo (07/24/85) aided Lara in an attempt to avoid arrest.  Elizondo was charged with Hindering Apprehension.

Anthony Diaz (09/21/83) who was also inside the residence was found to be wanted.  Diaz was arrested and charged with an outstanding Nueces County warrant for Assault. 

 

Community Outreach

CCPD Holds Monthly Auto Auction

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

On Saturday, November 5th, 2011, a total of 64 cars and 4 motorcycles will be auctioned at the Corpus Christi Police Department Vehicle Impound Lot located at 2600 Holly Road during our monthly auction. Approximately 12 of these vehicles are “No Insurance” impounds. On Friday, November 4th, 2011, 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 have issued 4,584 citations for Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility since January 1, 2011.

The City of Corpus Christi will also hold a Heavy Equipment Auction on November 19th, 2011

Bravo District

Dude! Where is my ???

11.2.2011/6:06pm   Poss. of a Controlled Substance & Poss. of a Dangerous Drug   4600 Corona   1111020112

Vernon Hornsby (07/15/1952) called MetroCom Dispatch and wanted to report his vehicle as stolen. He proceeded to tell Officers that he picked up a female that needed a ride. The thing was, that he could not answer were it was he was taking her.

Hornsby told Officers that when he parked at the Stripes store, located at 2781 Rodd Field, and went inside to purchase some personal items, the female drove away in his vehicle. The Officer on scene  put out  a “be on the look out” (b.o.l.o.) via the police radio for Hornsby’s vehicle. Upon doing so an Officer, in the 4600 blk. of Corona, located the vehicle and detained the female driver.

Vernon was then transported to that location to identify his vehicle and to press charges for Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle on the female driver. Hornsby told Officers that he would not press charges on the female, if nothing was taken from his vehicle. He told Officers he just wanted to make sure everything was in his vehicle. Vernon then went straight to the center console of his vehicle and retrieved an Advil bottle and began to shake it, listening to the bottle rattle to make sure something was still inside. Obviously those actions raised questions in the Officer’s mind as to why Mr. Hornsby would be so concerned that the female, who stole his truck, would have had a headache and needed to have taken some of his Advil. When the Officer checked the contents of the bottle, he located several pills, none of which were Advil. Officers did find several pills in the bottle which were listed under the Controlled Substance section of the Health & Safety Code.

Officers then located another bottle in the center console that contained more illicit drugs.

Vernon was arrested and his vehicle was impounded. The female was identified and released at the scene.

Corpus Christi Police Daily Blotter