An Illegal Gambling Operation was conducted by the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Narcotics and Vice Investigations Division on Thursday, April 14, 2022, that resulted in the arrest of one individual. 39-year-old Andrew Ortiz was charged with Keeping a Gambling Place (47.04), Possession of Gambling Device (47.06), and Gambling Promotion (47.03) which all are Class A misdemeanors; each punishable by up to one year in jail and/or a fine of up to $4,000.
NVID Detectives were assisted in the operation by Uniform Division Officers, Nueces County District Attorney’s Office, and the State of Texas Comptroller’s Office. State Law dictates that an individual cannot win a wholesale value available from a single play of the game or device of not more than 10 times the amount charged to play the game or device once or $5, whichever is less.
Game rooms who afford a player an opportunity to obtain, and players who accept anything of value, could be charged.
The Corpus Christi Police Department continues to collaborate with our local state and federal partners to investigate and combat illegal gambling. Investigators will continue to enforce all Texas gambling laws, which will help accomplish our mission to reduce crime, reduce the fear of crime and to improve the quality of life in our community.
At approximately 5:53 PM on Thursday, April 14, 2022, Alonzo Jackson was booked in at the Nueces County Jail. Jackson was processed and is being held on a $1,000,000 bond for Murder.
The Murder warrant is related to the April 7, 2022, homicide that took place on the 1400 block of Maryland.
On March 25, 2022, Detectives with the Corpus Christi Police Department asked for assistance from the public concerning suspects involved in Criminal Mischief of a local nature preserve.
Detectives received several anonymous tips via Crime Stoppers that assisted in identifying two possible suspects. The lead investigator was able to positively identify the two suspects.
Warrants were issued for 18-year-old Jadon West and 17-year-old Brandon Ben-David for Criminal Mischief (State Jail Felony).
Jadon West Brandon Ben-David
West turned himself in at the Corpus Christi Police Department Officers on April 4, 2022. Ben-David turned himself in at the Nueces County Jail on April 7, 2022.
If you have information about a Crime, you may call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at https://www.p3tips.com/index.htm. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.
On April 12, 2022, at 4:04 pm officers were dispatched to the 13400 block of Leopard for an Aggravated Robbery.
Lt. Lance Tagle arrived and upon speaking to the victim found that he had offered to pay for the offender’s bus ticket. When the victim pulled out his wallet the offender, 45-year-old Charles Busby, grabbed the victim’s wallet and fled on foot. The victim chased Charles Busby who then turn on the victim and displayed a knife. The victim stopped chasing the offender and called the Police Department to report the crime. Lt. L. Tagle found Charles Busby close by and placed him into custody. Among the items in Charles Busby’s possession was the wallet with money and the knife displayed.
Charles Busby was transported to the City Detention Center for booking on the charge of Aggravated Robbery.
An anti-prostitution sting conducted by the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Narcotics and Vice Investigations Division Wednesday resulted in the arrest of 7 men on charges of prostitution, a State Jail Felony punishable by up to 2 years in jail and fines up to $10,000. The men were arrested after they solicited an undercover CCPD Officer, posing as a prostitute, for sex acts in exchange for money. The operation targeted several neighborhoods frequented by prostitutes.
NVID Detectives were assisted in the operation by Uniform Division Officers, as well as civilians with the Red Cord Program. The Red Cord Program is a prostitution diversion program aimed to provide practical and emotional support for those involved in prostitution. The program is successful due to the collaboration between Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation, social service organizations, Nueces County District Attorney Office, and Corpus Christi Police Department. The program affords those involved with sex work an opportunity to address the myriad of behavioral, social, and psychological problems they have faced throughout their lifetime. Since 2013, Red Cord has provided case management, health services, job training, substance abuse treatment, clothing, housing, counseling, and other social services needed to address the circumstances related to their involvement in prostitution. Participants who successfully complete the program have their cases dismissed by the District Attorney’s Office.
The men arrested during Wednesday’s operation will be required to attend a mandatory prostitution diversion education program at their expense. This program educates men about the negative consequences of prostitution, circumstances that may lead someone to purchase sex, and the impact they have on the individual they attempt to solicit sex from in exchange for money. The fees raised from this program are then used to provide some of the resources mentioned above, to assist women seeking to escape the bondage of prostitution.
Although often inaccurately referred to as a “victimless” crime, prostitution is inextricably linked to multiple other crimes including assault, human trafficking, sexual abuse, drug abuse, and the spread of sexually transmitted infectious disease. Neighborhoods where prostitution is prevalent experience a drastic degradation of the quality of life that citizens expect and deserve. The Corpus Christi Police Department will continue to collaborate with all government and private entities to combat prostitution and help accomplish our mission of working with the community to reduce crime, reduce the fear of crime and enhance public safety.
Date: Thursday, April 7, 2022 5:57 PM Offense: Murder Location: 1400 block of Maryland Case Number: 2204070174
At approximately 5:57 PM on Thursday, April 7, 2022, officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of Maryland reference a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 37-year-old male shooting victim. The male was later pronounced deceased.
During the investigation, officers quickly identified two suspects. On April 8, 2022, Homicide Detectives secured two Murder Warrants for 41-year-old Deontaye Carter and 44-year-old Alonzo Jackson.
Investigators and officers have worked diligently to locate these two offenders. Earlier today, officers were able to track down the whereabouts of Deontaye Carter. At approximately 4:48 pm, officers with the US Gulf Coast Violent Offender Fugitive Task Force, with assistance from CCPD SWAT Officers and Patrol Officers took the offender into custody on the 6900 block of Everhart, without incident. Deontaye Carter was transported to the main police station for questioning and has since been transported to the City Detention Center for processing at approximately 7:30 pm. Carter was booked on the outstanding warrant for Murder ($1,000,000 bond).
Deontaye Carter
The second suspect, Alonzo Jackson, is still outstanding. Jackson is described as a black male, who stands approximately 5’03” and weighs approximately 190 pounds. Jackson has an active warrant for Murder ($1,000,000 bond.)
Alonzo Jackson
If you have any information about this crime, you can contact detectives at 361-886-2840. If you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at (361)888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=. The information you provide to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.
On Monday April 11, 2022, at 7:45 am officers were dispatched to the 3700 block of South Port in reference to a shooting.
When the officers arrived, they found a 46-year-old victim in the apartment with a gunshot wound and immediately began CPR until Corpus Christi Fire Department paramedics arrived. The victim was transported by CCFD to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division Robbery Homicide Section responded and quickly began to investigate. During the investigation the detectives were able to identify the offender as 30-year-old Manuel Fernandez III. The detectives were able to secure a warrant of arrest for Capital Murder with a $950,000.00 Bond.
On Tuesday April 12, 2022, at 11:51 am officers were dispatched to the 3700 block of Port in reference to a disturbance between a male and a female. When the officers arrived, they contacted Manuel Fernandez III and placed him into custody for the outstanding warrant of arrest.
Manuel Fernandez was transported to the City Detention Center for booking on the charge of Capital Murder.
Nueces County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help to locate Roland Gonzalez who has an outstanding warrant for Motion to Revoke – Assault Family Violence (No Bond).
Gonzalez is described as a 23-year-old male, who stands 5’06” feet, weighs approximately 135 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.
If you know how to locate Gonzalez, call Crime Stoppers at (361)888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=. The information you provide to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.
Roland Gonzalez
You may also contact the Nueces County Sheriff’s Office at (361) 887-2239 or (361) 887-2219 after 5:00 pm.
Date: Monday, March 28, 2022 Location: 1600 block of SPID Offense: Aggravated Robbery Case Number: 2203280105
Corpus Christi Police Department Investigators need your help to identify four suspects in connection to an Aggravated Robbery.
At approximately 4:29 pm on March 28, 2022, Officers were dispatched to robbery just occurred at a pawn shop located on the 1600 block of SPID.
While in the commission of the Robbery, the males displayed weapons while demanding items from the employees. The suspects were able to get away with an undisclosed amount of property in the robbery. We are actively seeking help from the public to identify these four armed suspects pictured below.
If you can identify either of these suspects, or have any additional information about this crime, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=. Crime Stoppers guarantees to keep your identity anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward of up to $2,500.
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