Nueces County Sheriffs Deputies are asking for your help in locating Richard Ballesteros 10-03-90, he is a hispanic male blk/bro, 5′ 9″ in height and weighs 150 lbs.
Ballesteros is wanted for Injury to a Child, 10CR3452-C.
If you know where Richard can be located we ask you to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or you can log on at www.888tips.com the information you provide could earn you a cash reward.
11.2.2011/9:15pm Aggravated Assault 227 Hialeah 1111020135
Police responded to 227 Hialeah reference a shooting. When they arrived the 56-year-old male victim told officers that as he was sitting in his living room watching television, an unknown white male in his fifties, opened the front door to his home and shot him.
The victim was hit one time in the upper torso. He was transported to the hospital where he was listed in stable condition.
The victim told officers he does not know why someone would have done this to him.
If you have any information or know who is responsible for this Aggravated Assault we encourage you to call Crime Stoppers at 888 TIPS or log on to www.888tips.com The information you provide could earn you a cash reward.
Over the weekend, nearly 3500 people along with volunteers from area churches, law enforcement agencies, school districts, and organizations took part in the first annual Decision House Fall Festival. The event, which was sponsored by Citizens in Support of the CCPD Police Foundation, Corpus Christi Caller Times and the Scripps Howard Foundation, and the Faith Based Services Coalition, offered people of all ages live music, games, and food.
The most popular part of the festival featured a walk through drama called, “Decision House.” Volunteer actors profiled two teenaged boys whose decisions have devastating results, which not only gravely impact them, but their families, friends and many others.
On Friday 494 people toured Decision House , on Saturday the number increased to 826. Decision House included four scenes. The first, a videotape featuring actors from the Police Department’s Explorer Post#133, which set up the scenario, the second, a wreck scene featuring several Corpus Christi Police Officers, the third scene, a death notification scene, and the fourth, a courtroom scene which featured several members of the Nueces County District Attorney’s Office, including District Attorney Mark Skurka and City of Corpus Christi Municipal Court Judge Maria Flores.
Before participants left the tour, they heard testimonials from three local men, who told tour groups how their bad decisions sent them to prison for many years, how difficult it has been being accepted again by family and friends and the public, gaining employment and what changes they have made to lead a more positive life.
Many participants also took advantage of an area called “Crossroads” where clergy of all faiths and professional counselors offered assistance requested by participants, from prayer to just listening.
The first annual Decision House Fall Festival was a wonderful example of how volunteers from different faiths, organizations, school districts, and area law enforcement agencies, can work together to provide a meaningful event for the enjoyment of all ages.
For more information on Decision House please visit their Facebook page.
Detectives with the Missing Person Unit are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 65-year-old Jose Villafranco Rivera. Jose was last seen by his family on November 1, 2011 at 7:00 pm when he left his home driving his 1985 white Dodge Truck, L.P. 04JYY3.
The family last spoke to Jose by phone around 8:oo pm that evening and he has not been heard of since.
Jose is a local minister and a retired school teacher here in our area. He is an insulin dependent diabetic and is on several medications for various illnesses.
If anyone knows where Jose can be located or if you have seen his vehicle we ask you to contact Detective R.L. Garcia 361-886-2850 or call the Corpus Christi Police Department at 361-886-2600.
Updated on 11/02/11, 3:19 p.m.
Thank you for the assistance provided involving Missing Person Jose Villafranco Rivera. His family has notified the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Missing Person’s Unit of his whereabouts. Mr. Villafranco Rivera was found safe just north of San Antonio, TX.
Occurred on 11/01/11, 11:45 a.m. Major Accident 4500 Kostoryz C1107897
Officers responded to a major accident involving a red 2011 red Chevrolet Malibu which swerved across the oncoming lane of traffic, jumped the curve, and hit an AEP light pole.
The impact sheared the light pole which was held upright by the power lines. The 50-year-old female driver and her 61-year-old male passenger were both injured. The passenger was not wearing a seatbelt and sustained severe lacerations to his head.
Both were transported to Spohn Memorial for medical treatment by CCFD Emergency Personnel.
The driver was cited for Failure to Control Speed/Unsafe/Inappropriate Speed, No Driver’s License, and Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility. The vehicle was impounded.
The Traffic Division reported the passenger died on November 02, 2011 from the injuries he suffered in the collision. The investigation is ongoing.
Detectives with the Missing Person Unit are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 65-year-old Jose Villafranco Rivera. Jose was last seen by his family on November 1, 2011 at 7:00 pm when he left his home driving his 1985 white Dodge Truck, L.P. 04JYY3.
The family last spoke to Jose by phone around 8:oo pm that evening and he has not been heard of since.
Jose is a local minister and a retired school teacher here in our area. He is an insulin dependent diabetic and is on several medications for various illnesses.
If anyone knows where Jose can be located or if you have seen his vehicle we ask you to contact Detective R.L. Garcia 361-886-2850 or call the Corpus Christi Police Department at 361-886-2600.
Occurred on 11/01/11, 8:29 p.m. Possession of a Controlled Substance 6817 SPID 1111010134
Officers T. Potter and E. Cano pulled over a white Ford F-150 for a traffic violation at 6817 S. Padre Island Drive. During the traffic stop Officers found the driver George Gomez Jr. (08/01/79) to be extremely nervous.
After further investigation, Officers requested a K-9 Unit to conduct a free air sniff around the truck. The K-9 Unit alerted on the vehicle.
Upon searching the vehicle approximately two kilos of cocaine were recovered inside a red ice chest.
Gomez was arrested and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance. The cocaine has a street value of $50,000.
10.23.2011/4:00pm 3133 South Alameda Credit Card Abuse 1110240083
The Auto Theft Task Force is investigating an auto burglary that occurred on 10-23-11 at Hans Suter Park, 700 Ennis Joslin Rd. The offenders stole credit cards which were later used at a local grocery store.
The offender appears to be a Hispanic male in his early 20’s, at the time of the use of the stolen credit card he was wearing a black t-shirt and jeans.
Anyone with information about the identity of this offender is urged to call Crimestoppers at 888TIPS, the information you provide could earn you a cash reward.
Occurred on 10/31/11, 8:13 p.m. Accident /D.W.I. 2100 Ayers C1107877/1110310129
Officers responded to Ayers and 18th Street for a major accident involving a drunk driver. Upon their arrival, Officers discovered the driver had fled the accident site and was being chased by witnesses.
Officers joined the chase and quickly apprehended the driver Samuel Mancillas (01/31/85) who was positively identified as the driver who slammed into the business at 2108 Ayers Street causing extensive damage.
Mancillas appeared to be intoxicated and transported to Spohn Shoreline for injuries sustained in the accident. A Blood Warrant was obtained and a Blood Specimen taken. Mancillas was medically cleared and arrested.
He was charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Failure to Control Speed/Unsafe/Inappropriate Speed, Fail to Maintain Financial Responsibility.
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