Delta District

Two Men Arrested for Tire Dumping in Neighborhood

Occurred 10/26/11, 10:48 a.m.   Illegal Dumping   1200 25th Street     1110260056

Officers responded to anonymous complaints of illegal dumping at 1200 25th Street by a While male accompanied by a Hispanic male dressed in Wilke Tire work shirts.  Upon their arrival, Officers located several piles of used tires directly behind the back gate of Wilke Tire.

Further investigation revealed Wilke Tire owner Donald Allen Wilke (09/11/64) and his employee Juan R. Lopez (09/27/71) were responsible for dumping the tires.  Wilke and Lopez were arrested and charged with Illegal Dumping. 

Solid Waste will dispose of the tires which were photographed by a Code Enforcement Officer.

Community Outreach

1st Annual Festival Focuses on Making Good Decisions

No one sets out to make decisions that will forever damage the course of their life. Yet every day, good individuals make wrong decisions which they may never recover from. Decision House is a realistic example of how seemingly small decisions can lead youth down a path to ruin and provides them with the tools to make the right decisions.

The Decision House free Fall Festival will take place Friday, October 28, 2011 and Saturday, October 29, 2011, from 6:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m., on the grounds of the Police Department. The Festival will encompass two different areas:

  • An alternative to a haunted house. Scenes will be acted out by local church groups and CCISD students, focusing on the impact poor decisions can have on themselves, their families, and the community. Examples the consequences of teen alcohol and drug use, involvement in gangs, and being untruthful.
  • The second area will offer live music, games, and information from local colleges, law enforcement agencies, the armed services, and other organizations. The information provided by these organizations will reinforce the concept of making the “right decision”.

Mayor Joe Adame, Chief of Police Troy Riggs, members of Faith Based Services Coalition and Citizens in Support of the CCPD Police Foundation, along with the Corpus Christi Citizens Police Academy Alumni, Volunteers in Police Service, and  community volunteers, will take part in an opening ceremony on Friday, October 28, 2011, at 6:00 p.m. at the Police Department, 321 John Sartain. Members of Police Explorer’s Post#133 will present the colors during the event.

The first annual Decision House Fall Festival will officially open at 6:00 p.m. Everyone who tours Decision House will receive a free hot dog, bag of chips, and a soda until supplies run out. Free parking is available at a lot located at the corner of N. Chaparral and Cooper’s Alley.

To register for a group tour contact DeAnna McQueen, Special Projects Coordinator, at (361) 826-2940.

Charlie District

Officers Locate Wanted Felon Hiding in Laundry Room

Occurred on 10/25/11, 5:33 p.m.   Wanted Subject   4922 Jean     1110250090

Officer J. Vela was responding to an unrelated call  and just happened to see a wanted felon walk into his girlfriend’s home. 

Officer Vela with the assistance of Officer W. Oliver were able to arrest Anthony A. Gonzalez (04/04/68) after a short search in which the suspect was found hiding in the laundry room.

Gonzalez was arrested and charged with an outstanding Felony Parole Violation Warrant.  No Bond set.

Delta District

Robbery Victim Chases After Suspect Who Escapes in Waiting Getaway Car

Occurred on 10/25/11, 9:03 p.m.   Aggravated Robbery   Sam Rankin and Leopard St.     1110250122

Officers contacted a 49-year-old victim who reported he was robbed as he walked to the Stripes Convenience Store located at Staples and Leopard Streets.  The victim told Officers he was approached by a Black male who demanded his wallet.   The victim refused to hand over his wallet, but the suspect was able to steal the money he was holding in his hand. 

The victim attempted to pull his money back, but the suspect pulled a knife and threatened the victim.  The suspect chased after the victim as he attempted to escape.  The suspect stopped chasing the victim and fled in the opposite direction.  The victim called 911 and began to chase after the suspect who jumped into a white Chevrolet pick-up truck driven by a white female and they sped away.

The first suspect is described as a Black male, 30 to 40 years of age, 5’6″ feet tall, and weighing 160 lbs.  He was last seen wearing a dark-colored t-shirt, and khaki shorts, and a black hat.

The second suspect is described as a White female, 40 years of  age, with blonde hair.  She was last seen driving a newer model white Chevrolet pickup truck.

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.

Bravo District

Female Arrested in Slashing Incident

Occurred on 10/25/11, 10:26 a.m.   Aggravated Assault   1901 Rodd Field     1110250035

Officers responded to disturbance with an out of control female armed with a knife.  Officers contacted the 22-year-old victim who reported she was attacked by Lisa Michelle Lynch (01/28/89) who began to slash at her with a knife. 

The motive for the attack is unknown at this time, but the victim was not injured.  Lynch did sustain a  sustain a small laceration to her finger.  She was treated by CCFD emergency personnel and medically cleared. 

Lynch was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.  She was additionally charged with an outstanding Nueces County warrant for Aggravated Assault.

The knife was located in the suspect’s black 2003 Ford F-150 which was impounded.

Bravo District

Robbery Suspect Attempts Getaway on Bicycle, No Match for Police Car

Occurred on 11/25/11, 02:16 a.m.   Robbery   10241 S.P.I.D.     1110250009

Officers responded to the Wal-Mart for a shoplifting call when the store manager was assaulted.  Officers were told the suspect pushed the manager out-of-the-way and fled on a bicycle carrying a DVD player. 

Officers checked the area and located Lucas Wayne Grabbs (05/29/90) headed south bound  NAS Drive towards Lakeside.  Grabbs took one look at the police car and pedaled away fleeing from the Officer. 

He rode the neighborhood as he attempted to escape with the Officer following him.  Grabbs bailed and fled on foot.  The Officer pursued him and apprehended him as he stepped into one of the homes.  A struggle ensued and Grabbs was arrested.  

Store employees positively identified Grabbs who was charged with Robbery, Public Intoxication, Evading Arrest Detention, and Resisting Arrest.

The DVD player valued at $119 was located and returned to the store.

 

Adam District

Who’s My Brother??

Occurred 10/24/11, 9:30 p.m. Wanted Subject   4100 Molina     1110240133

An Officer pulled over a white 1992 Ford F-150 for a traffic violation  and contacted the driver Robert Lara (05/17/66) who was unable to provide a driver’s license or proof of financial responsibility.  Lara was also found to be wanted. 

Further investigation revealed the truck was stolen and Officers were told the vehicle belonged to Lara’s brother.  Lara was unable to provide Officers with his brother’s name.

Lara was arrested and charged with two outstanding Nueces County warrants for Contempt of Court for Non-Compliance of Bond for Theft over $50 and Theft over $50. There is No Bond set for both warrants.

The vehicle was impounded and found to be owned by a female relative of Lara.

 

 

Bravo District, Criminal Investigations Division

Suspicious Death Ruled A Homicide – UPDATE

Updating the suspicious death that occurred at 441 Stages on 10.21.2011, the Medical Examiner has ruled the death a homicide.  The cause of death is blunt force trauma.

Detectives have advised the Public Information Office that the deceased male was found in the living room of the home.

Anyone with information on this homicide is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS.

Below is original post from 10.21.2011

Officers were dispatched to 441 Stages for a man down call. Upon arrival they made contact with the CCFD Medics who advised them that the 90-year-old man in the home was deceased. Officers went into the home to secure the scene and noticed blood loss from the victim. They called for the Crime Scene Unit and for Detectives of the Criminal Investigation Division. Detectives arrived did an initial processing of the scene. They secured the area and began to treat it as a suspicious death.

Detectives at the scene informed the Public Information Office that the victim lived alone and was last seen yesterday by neighbors.

Detectives continue to investigate at this time.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS.

Charlie District

Local Phone Provider “Temporarily Out of Service”

Occurred on 11/24/11, 5:15 a.m.  Burglary of a Building   5851 Weber     1110240021   

Officers responded to Cricket Wireless for an alarm call.  Upon their arrival, Officers found the front glass door smashed.  The manager reported to Officers that there did not appear to be any items stolen.  The damage to the door is estimated at $300. 

There is no suspect information at this time.  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 at 361-886-2841.

Delta District

Shaky Hands Give Wanted Subject Away

Occurred on 11/23/11, 3:51 p.m.   Wanted Subjects   4425 Valdez     1110230077

Officers responded to suspicious subjects inside a vacant house.  The caller reported the home was often entered by drug users.   Officers arrived to find two subjects inside the residence. 

A 53-year-old Hispanic male told Officers, he along with his cousin were the only ones inside the residence. 

The other male identified himself as Joe DeAsses, but was later positively identified as Noe Contreras (03/12/61) and found to be wanted. 

Conteras was arrested and charged with an outstanding Parole Violation for Possession of Cocaine and an outstanding Travis County warrant for Burglary of a Habitation. 

He was additionally charged with Failure to Identify as a Fugitive.  The 53-year-old male was released.

 

Corpus Christi Police Daily Blotter